"Thank you for staying with me, for seeing me for who I am, for being my redemption." Regina whispered, tucking her head into Emma's shoulder as she planted a kiss. It was too long and too short. Almost 20 years of happiness shattering down for no reason. Emma cradled Regina against herself and cried, clutching Regina tightly, trying to hang on to every breath of hers. "Shh. I love you." The room suddenly felt empty. "I love you too." Emma replied brokenly as her world came crashing down.
