Robin and Marian no longer lived together. Robin had moved into his own place two weeks ago, the two were sharing custody of Roland. Marian understood that his heart belonged to Regina. Robin and Regina arrive at his place and go to sleep, both exhausted and sleep deprived. They were happy to have each other back and both slept better than they had in weeks. Robin had take the baby news incredibly. He couldn't have been happier. When the pair finally awake Regina realizes her phone battery had died. After borrowing Robin's charger she sees all the missed calls from Snow and Emma. She feels guilty, remembering that she left Henry alone. What kind of mother was she?
"Regina? Are you okay? Where are you?" Snow is asking a mile a minute the second she answers Regina's call. She hears Henry and Emma's muffled voices in the background. "Just a second."
"I'm fine." Regina replies quietly.
"Let me talk to my mom!" Her son demands, her voice louder this time. Snow sighs and Regina can hear her passing the phone over. "Mom is that you!?"
"Yes honey, it's me. I'm sorry, I am so sorry." She says tearfully.
"I'm fine, I mean I miss you. Are you with Robin?" Her son replies. She wasn't sure if she should tell him at first. She didn't want him to worry about her not returning. But she couldn't lie to her son.
"Yes, Henry, I am. I...I had to." She tries to explain.
"Will I ever see you again?" She hears the tears in his voice and it breaks her heart.
"I hope so, my prince." She sniffles. "I love you so much Henry."
"I love you too, mom. I won't stop looking for a way." Henry promises.
"Don't you worry, we will be reunited." Regina says.
"Take care of my little sister, okay?" Henry smiles despite the awful situation. He was so happy that his mom was having a baby. And like Regina, he had a gut feeling that it would be a girl.
"I will honey. I love you, I'll call soon."
"I love you too mom. Always."
Regina felt a little better after talking to her son. She felt like this was where she should be. Emma and Snow would find a way, she knew it. But being with Robin again took off a lot of the stress. Before she was terrified about being a mother again. She had needed Robin's support and now that they were reunited she felt like a huge weight had been lifted off her shoulders. She still missed Henry, but unlike in the Enchanted Forest, she felt hopeful. And in this case she could contact him until she could return.
"Gina!" Regina looks up from the sofa to see Roland running to her. She lifts him up and hugs him tightly. "I missed you!"
"Aw, I missed you too sweetie." Regina smiles ruffling the little one's curls. Robin and Marian followed behind. Robin smiling at the sight of his soulmate and his son cuddling on the couch. Even Marian looks pleased.
"Hello Regina." Robin's ex wife smiles.
"How are you doing, Marian?" Regina asks politely.
"Very well thank you. Robin told me the news, congratulations." Marian replies sincerely. "I should get going, Roland I'll see you Sunday, alright?"
Robin had wanted to tell Marian before Roland about the baby. He felt she deserved to hear it from him and they all knew that Roland wasn't very good at keeping secrets. After Marian leaves Robin sits beside Regina and his son, ready to tell his son about his unborn sibling.
"Hey, little man, we have to talk to you." Robin says to the little boy.
"Is Gina leaving again?" He asks looking very worried. Regina smiles and cuddles him closer.
"Not without you guys." Regina assures the child. "This is something good, I promise."
"Better than ice cream?" Roland wonders out loud causing the two adults to chuckle.
"We think so." Robin grins. "Roland, Regina and I are going to have a bay. You'll be he or she's big brother." The five year old looks at Regina and smiles.
"A baby!?" He exclaims. "Can we go get them now?" Regina laughs.
"They have to grow for a little longer, buddy. But I'm going to take very good care of the baby until then." Regina explains. "They're in my tummy." Roland looks a little skeptical but accepts this and hugs both of them before running off to play. Regina was glad he took the new well. She never wanted to make him uncomfortable or feel like he was being replaced.
One week later Robin and Regina had set up an appointment so that Robin could see their child. They also wanted to be sure Regina had a doctor here in case they didn't find a way back before she went into labor. The office was just a few moments from their apartment, Dr. Lana Di Blasio was said to be the best. Regina just hoped that this woman knew what she was talking about and could make sure their baby stayed healthy. They get to the appointment early to fill out paperwork before a nurse takes them back to the room.
"Hello Mr and Mrs. Locksley, I'm Dr. Di Blasio." The woman smiles entering the room. Robin and Regina smirk, neither bothering to correct her. "Are you ready to see your little one?"
"Yes." The couple says together. The doctor smiles and moves to the ultrasound machine. After a few moments she gestures to the screen.
"Right there," The Doctor smiles. "Is your baby. Would you like to hear the heartbeat?"
"You can do that!?" Robin exclaims causing Dr. Di Blasio to laugh.
"Yes we can." After a moment of silence the small but strong heartbeat is heard for the first time. Regina feels the tears well up as her emotions take over.
"That's amazing." Robin comments in awe. He leans over and kisses Regina. "That's our child."
"She's right on track." Dr. Di Blasio assures them. "But before you leave, Mrs. Locksley, I want to write a prescription for prenatal vitamins. It'll help make sure your baby stays healthy before they are born."
"Thank you so much." Regina smiles through her tears. She couldn't believe it, she had thought this was impossible for so long, but she had heard it. Her baby's heart was beating and strong and pure. Her past didn't matter now. It was all up to her future.
A/N I know I should work on my other pieces but I got this in my head and had to go for it.
