Regina finds a ring, a beautiful ring which she then remembers she was wearing when she came back from Camelot. Is it just a simple ring or could there be a more important meaning? One that might speak about love and second chances?


Regina sits down and rubs her temple it has been a long day and they aren't any step closer to find a way to get the darkness out of Emma. Not that having again a slight lack of memories is helping their case. It's just all blank six weeks gone from their minds leaving nothing but confusion. Regina doesn't know what to do she had gone through all her books even the ones from Camelot and nothing brings them any closer to saving Emma. Her only comfort is that she isn't alone this time. That she has a family now, her son, Snow and David (who would ever thought that?) and Robin. Good loving Robin.

Just him being here makes everything more bearable. Like one word is enough to sooth the stabbing guilt she feels, on touch capable of making her able to breathe again and it's something she never had before. It is nice, nice to know that you have someone who stands behind you, who lifts the burden of your shoulders even for just a moment. Just the simple thought of him lets a her lips curve into a soft smile.

Regina is looking around waiting for some sudden inspiration when her gaze falls on a box standing on her desk. It's her jewelry box one of the few items from her time as Queen that she likes. She got it herself soon after Leopold's death (and had burnt the one he gave her) and she is quite fond of it and now something is pulling her towards it. Regina runs her fingers softly over the old material admiring the beauty of it as she carefully opens it.

All kind of different jewelry is lying in there, earrings, necklaces mostly from her time as mayor matching perfectly to the clothes she owns. But it's not that which catches her eye. It a ring barely visible which has her attention. Because it looks so familiar. She then takes it and looks at it closely that's when it hits her. It is the ring she was wearing when they came back from Camelot. She just put everything she had on that day away not thinking about it but now…The ring is old as far as she can tell but beautiful. It is golden with a dark green stone and it makes Regina think of the forest, of freedom, of Robin.

She has to chuckle by the thought what Robin would say if she tells him a ring is making her think of him. Well he likely would throw a cocky smirk at her kiss her and ask her if she is giving him hints (which of course she isn't) that he should ask for her hand. Regina shakes her head at this ridiculous idea – marriage who thinks about that? Why is she thinking about it? Regina never wanted to get married again not after what happened the last time but if she is honest maybe she would say yes now if he asks her. No she wouldn't or would she? Regina slowly puts the ring on her finger just for testing (and proofing to herself that she is not thinking about being Robin's wife) and see, it fits perfect.

She looks at her finger can't stop herself from smiling from dreaming about how it would be to wed a man of her own choosing, how life as Mrs. Locksley not wait stop they aren't in some old movie she will not take his name she is Regina Mills that is a done deal. She doesn't think Robin would mind.

Regina tries to think where she might got that ring but she can't remember. Once again (this is becoming a problem they really need to find something to stop those frequent memory losses that is becoming unhealthy and rather annoying)

Alright why is she still thinking about it, it is getting seriously ridiculous but before Regina can take the ring off (it really is a stunning one) the door opens and Robin comes in:" Hey love I wanted to ask you if…" but Robin stops himself as his eyes fall onto the ring on Regina's finger. Regina watches curiously how Robin's face turns into a confused frown as he steps closer. "Where did you get this ring Regina?" Robin askes her sounding a bit too breathless for Regina's liking. He carefully takes her hand into his waiting for her to respond.

Now it's Regina who is confused why is Robin making such a big deal out of a simple ring? So she only shrugs and says:" I found it in my jewelry box it seems I wore it when we came back from Camelot. Robin why are you looking at me like this?" "You were wearing this one when we came back from Camelot?"

"Yes Robin like I just told you. What is going on?" Regina is now getting a bit concerned but before she seriously can freak out Robin starts to laugh blue amused (and happy why is he all the sudden so happy about this, what the hell is this) meeting dark confused ones as Robin only takes her hand softly into his once more and then presses his lips onto Regina's. It only a short kiss only a tender touch but his eyes are lighting up and he rest his forehead on hers staying silent for a moment long enough for Regina to ask:" Robin?"

He then steps a few inches back still grinning happily at her and now she is about to get really pissed:" Robin I swear if you don't start talking right now I…"

"It's a wedding ring Regina," Robin tells her rubbing his thumb gently over it." It is what?" Regina only stares at him, can only stare. "Well it seems we tied the knot it Camelot." Regina is speechless, they did what? No that can't be true he wouldn't…despite it Regina can't quite stop the little flame of hope she is feeling at the thought. "The ring is…?" Regina asks don't know what else to say.

"It's a ring I received long ago from an elderly woman who I helped save her husband's life many years ago. It was a sign of her gratefulness and she told me if I ever was lucky enough to find true love again I should take this ring and put it on that woman's finger and it would protect and strengthen our love ready to overcome anything." Robin says it softly looking loving at her trying to calm her down.

Robin sooths a strand of Regina hair behind her ear as he continues:" She was wearing in similar one, made from the same stone and the love she and her husband were feeling for each other was stronger than anything I've ever seen. Since this day I carry this ring around in hope that one day life will lead me to my second chance, to that woman I'll want to spend the rest of my life just like that old couple."

Regina listens and while she listens tears are slowly gathering in her eyes but Robin only kisses her knuckles softly and then says:" I never thought I would find this woman but I did and now I was carrying this ring around to give it to you. I was just waiting for the right moment. Apparently I found it in Camelot"

Regina gasps at those news looks at Robin with utter surprise:" You wanted to give it to me?" Robin now sits next to her and takes both of her hand in his. "I love you Regina more than I'll ever be able to tell you and I want to spent the rest of my life with you. I don't know what happened in Camelot, how or when I asked you to marry me but one thing I know is that I would do it again and again." "Are you serious Robin?" Regina askes scared to believe it's true but she can see it can see the love in his eyes for her and then she knows. Knows even though she still can't remember that she indeed said yes in Camelot just knows it. "I love you Regina."

She never thought she would hear those words again and maybe it is because of everything that is happening, of almost losing him but somehow she finds the strength to say it , to not be scared anymore." I love you too Robin." She can see how his eyes lighten up again at her words and then suddenly he is in front of her on his knees holding her hand. "I have waited too long to do this and I don't want to spent another day without you so Regina Mills will you do me the honor and marry me?" Robin then smirks and adds:" Apparently again."

Regina smiles as she looks down at him feels the love she has for him so strong and so much more than she ever imagined. She doesn't know why this, why he is given to her, why she deserves him but for once she doesn't care anymore. She loves him, trusts him and she want to be his , wants him to be hers so she says still holding back tears:" Yes I do." Then smirks too and also adds: "Apparently again."

Both of them grin like idiot at each other and then Robin lips crash onto Regina's and it's the best kiss they ever shared, a kiss so full of love, of second chances, of hope, hope for a future…a future together.