Ok so I was asked to extend this story and I had thought about it and I decided to write one more piece to this. I think it will be on a trial basis for now since I have not long term plans for this one so bear with me and I hope you enjoy it. I had so much positive responses so think you all, I loved them all.

So again I don't own anything but my mistakes


That night it was decided that everyone was to stay in Regina's / the charming's castle. It was still Regina's castle by most people's opinion and that's what mattered in Regina's opinion. She tried her best to avoid the crown of people in her dining hall but it didn't stop Snow. She could not help bumming into her periodically throughout the day since they both knew the ins and outs of the castle. They didn't need to speak, the eye contact and body language was enough for them both. Snow would always give her a cute but oh so annoying smile in Regina's opinion and she would retort with a shake of her head or a roll of her eyes. She hated having Snow know her business especially ones that deal with her relationship with Robin, who could blame her really the last time she found out about a man she was with he was dead by the next full moon.

But that was during the day and she thanked every star she could see that night because she and her Prince Charming were in the bedrooms on the other side of the castle. She would have jumped off her own balcony if she had to "hear" her former step daughter and her prince during the night. The rooms next to hers were Roland and Robin's room. She insisted that he did not say with her even though she had the room and then some. So he compromised with the room next to hers, and they both agreed it wasn't safe to let little Roland stay by himself.

So there she was lying in her bed unable to sleep. She did not have a clock in her room because they did not have them here in this realm but if she had to guess it was well past 2 in the morning. Her thoughts just would not let her fall asleep. Most of them were of what transpired the past few days which included much of Robin. Could she actually have her happily ever after with this man and leave Henry? Was it fate right in choosing a bandit for a Queen? Will he leave with hid Merry Men in the morning and leave her? All these questions and her memories of him especially his lips were just too important in her mind then sleep it appeared.

It was silent in her bead chambers until she heard a cry from the next room. He immediately crossed out Robin Hood being the culprit so it only left Roland. She hated hearing that little boy cry, it sounded so much like Henry that her heart ached. In a slip second she was up in her robe and out her grand bedchamber. Maybe it was her maternal instinct but she could not help herself, in the next instant she was at Robin's door knocking gently. She could have just opened the door since it was her castle but she didn't want to intrude.

She head a faint come in from inside the door and when she opened the door she saw Robin in Roland's full size bed Regina conjured up for him. Roland wanted his own bed because he said he was a big boy but now he was curled up crying against his father's chest.

"Roland had a nightmare. I'm sorry if we woke you your Majesty." Robin said softly still looking at his son. He knew who it was even without looking at her. She had this presence like no one else he had ever met. And when he looked up at her his heart nearly stopped beating. She was in a dark silk robe that hit just above her knee, hair down and around her shoulders, and her legs bare and no shoes on. She was gorgeous like this but when he saw her eyes his thoughts changed. She was indeed beautiful and the love and care she had for the little boy still crying in his arms was remarkable.

"Oh I wasn't sleeping but I heard the crying so I wanted to see if everything was alright." She said softly as she slowly walked closer to the two men. When she was standing above them on the bed her face was unmistakable. It was the face of a mother, a mother who heart was breaking simply because a child was crying.

He pulled his hand away from Roland for just a split second to tap the bed next to him inviting her to sit next to them. She took his invitation and sat down beside them. "Shhh. Roland everything is okay your safe now, nothing is going to get you I promise I'm here." She heard Robin say over and over again. He was just like her, a single parent that would say anything to help their son feel safe after a bad dream.

"Look even the queen is here to see you." He said as he took a glance at Regina. She smiled back at him and waited to see little Roland face emerge for his father hold.

It took a few minutes but when he finally settled down he turned his head a little to face Regina.

"Hi." The little boy said as he shook his hand a little at her. She smiled a genuine smile before she spoke to him

" Hi Roland. Did you have a bad dream sweetheart?" she asked sweetly as she spoke to the little one.

" Its ok Roland you can talk to Regina. She was the one who saved you and gave you your toy monkey, remember?" Robin said in his ear when he saw Roland begin to get shy.

" Yea, I keep see thoses monekies comin for me and my daddy." He said as his tears threatened to fall from his eyes once again.

Regina reached for his face softly and placed it just as the first tear fell. She caught each and every one of them. Robin watched her immediate reaction as he rubbed soft circles on his son back. Regina didn't miss a step as she replied to the little boy.

"Well Roland I can tell you right now that no monkey can ever get you while you are here, I promise."

He sniffled as he replied "Weeellie?" he asked in a soft but childlike voice.

She smiled at him while she retracted her hand form his face. "Really, see my magic will protect you." She said as her hand glowed a soft purple which captivated the young boy. It was so effortless for Regina Robin saw to make the little boy happy after his nightmare, normally he would have had to sit there for another hour to see him smile again but there was a woman Roland just met calming him down like she was his mother. It was astounding and beautiful at the same time; he could not help but smile at her.

"Cool Miss Queen." He said with a thousand watt smile. She smiled and laughed at her tile he used for her. Her magic dulled in her hand and his face fell slightly. "Such manners, I am the queen but you my little friend can call me Regina. See I will not let anything happen okay. You're safe. So let's get you back to bed little man."

He nodded his head slightly still sad that he didn't get so see any more magic and climbed out of his father's arms and back into bed. Robin stood but Regina still sat next to his bed side. He wanted to see their reactions without being in the way.

"So tell me something Roland, what is your favorite thing to do with your daddy?" She asked quietly.

" I wike plawying with daddy in the snow." She said innocently. Regina brought a stray piece of hair away from his face before she waved her hand over his little body and just like that small snowflakes came fluttering down next to his bed. They felt so real to Roland but they had the extra ability to just dissipate once they touched something. His eyes when wide before he snuggled further into his bed.

"Thanks you, Gina." Roland said softly as his eyes began to close.

"Goodnight Roland, dream of the snow for me." She said before she knew what she was doing she kissed his head just like she used to do with Henry. She realized she might have overstepped with doing that and her face turned red. She got up off his bead so she could face Robin.

"I'm sorry I didn't mean to its just…" she had a hard time finishing her statement.

"No Regina that was incredible. And I understand it's what you are used to doing isn't it. Kissing your son to sleep each night. Am I right." He said softly as he placed a hand on her arm affectionately. She only nodded at his words. He momentarily left her side so he could bend down and tuck his son in for the night once again.

"Good night Roland, pleasant dreams." And just as he was about to kiss his son's forehead, Roland's little eyes open slightly.

"Daddy, can Regina sweep wif mee tonight? Pwease?" He said sleepily.

"You said that you were a big boy and that big boys sleep in their own bed buddy. "He answered his son softly.

"Pwease she keeps me safe and she is so pwitty daddy."

He turned to see Regina blushing yet again and a smile gracing her face.

"Well I can't deny that little man, why don't you ask her yourself Roland? "He said without breaking contact with Regina.

"Gina will you stay wif mee?" he said with his shinning brown eyes. She sat back down on his bead and touched his little hand that was poking out of the sheets. She stole a glance at Robin to confirm it was okay first and when he nodded slightly she gave the little boy her answer.

"Of course I will stay with you tonight Roland." She said to him and without warning her shed her robe showing both men her nightgown. One of them was just happy that he had a bedmate for the night while the other wished he had the others bedmate with him. Her arms were bare and her nightdress was a light purple that was even shorter than her robe. It must have been something she wore in the previous world since he had never seen something like this before wore by a woman, but he loved it.

She quickly got under the covers with Roland and Robin was sad for a split second until he saw his son snuggle right up into Regina and watched as Regina placed a protective arm around him. She looked so content with her position that it made him realize that he indeed loved this woman he just met. She might have been an evil queen in her past but there was no mistake on what she was now, a mother.

So Robin bent down once again to place a gentle kiss on his son's forehead but this time once he did it he knelt down next to the bed to talk to Regina now that his son was softly sleeping in her arms.

"Thank you Regina for tonight, you are such a natural with him. I have never seen him calm down so fast." He said honestly and softly.

"It's perfectly fine. I am just glad I was able to help and you allowed me to help. I always hated hearing Henry cry at night." She said just as quietly. She stole a glance at the boy in her arms and her heart melted.

"Well you certainly have a way with children. Roland has already grown so fond of you." He smiled at her affectionately as he placed his and on her shoulder that was exposed to him. And as he moved it slightly down her arm he heard her hum which only made his smile grow.

"He is a wonderful little boy, you are lucky to have him." she said with a slight sadness in her eyes. This little boy did grow in her heart rather quickly but he so much reminded her of her Henry.

"He is all I have left, until today." He said to her to ease her mind a little. She did feel like she was not alone anymore but it still did not replace the heartache of losing Henry, most likely forever.

"Take care for him tonight Regina. And don't worry we will find a way back to your son." He continued. Then he placed a light kiss on her lips. The kiss was exactly what she needed and as she smiled through the kiss it allowed Robin to see into her heart. Once he broke the kiss he placed a gentle kiss on her cheek before he stood.

"You have my word. Goodnight Robin and thank you." She said sweetly.

"Goodnight Your Majesty. Sweet dreams." He smiled.

"You know my name is Regina." she said back to him as he reached his own bed.

"I know." He said with a wink that only made Regina lightly giggle silently not to wake Roland an then she sent him an eye roll for good measure.

"Regina." He said slowly to her. The way her name came off his tongue was like silk and with that she allowed her own eyes to finally close and allowed sleep to claim her.


Hope you liked it. I know I said it was to be a one shot but I wanted to continue it a little. If you think I should keep going say so or I can just leave it here. Comment either way I love hearing from you all.