Chapter Three- The Wedding
-A few weeks had passed, and the wedding was coming closer and closer-
Killian sat on the end of Alice's bed and watched her sleep, he smiled warmly, enjoying being in Alice's company, he leant down and kissed her forehead and began to sing to her. "She stepped away from me… and she moved through the fair, and fondly I watched her move here and move there…and she went her way homeward, with one star awake…"
Alice woke up to the sound of her Papa's lullaby, she smiled, her eyes barely open. "Oh, Papa… That's my lullaby."
Killian smiles and wipes the drool from his daughter's mouth with his sleeve. "I know, Starfish." He leans down and kisses her tiny nose.
"Hey Papa!" She giggles, "I'm not a child anymore!" Her nose scrunches and she pretends to play fight him. "Papaaaaa! I'm not a baby!"
"Oh but Starfish! You'll always be my baby!" He giggles along with her, trying to attack her with his kisses on her snout and forehead.
"Papa!" She chuckles, pushing him away as she tries to get away, but the truth is, she didn't want to, she loved being with him, even if she was twenty-five, he kept her whole.
"Alice," He mouthed as he eventually stopped and sat down on a chair next to her bed.
"Yes, Papa?" She sat up in bed and glanced at him, her head slightly tilting.
"I got you something," He reached into his pocket and pulled out a box and offers it to Alice. "I had it made."
Alice, excited to open it, grabbed it from his hands with a big smile on her face. "Oh Papa!" she opens it slowly and gazes down at it; it was an oval locket with a starfish engraved on the front, her smile rose to her ears, "Oh Papa!" she opened it up and bit her bottom lip, it had a picture of her and her Papa and her and Robin. "Oh Papa, its perfect!"
"My Starfish forever," he smiled. "Want me to help you to put it on?"
Alice nodded and moved her hair out of the way.
Hook carefully placed the necklace around his daughter's neck, with Alice's help they were able to clasp the lock together, and they both smiled at each other.
"It's beautiful." She glanced up at him.
"Just like you," He laughs and kisses her forehead while cupping her cheek with his palm. "I love you always, Starfish." He lingered, he didn't want to let her go, his precious little Starfish growing up to take on the world herself. It felt like only yesterday when they were apart, he never wanted her to grow old; just his Starfish and him until the end of time.
Alice chuckled like a child and threw her arms around him, "My wonderful Papa!" she bellowed, holding him closely.
"My darling Starfish." He picks her up and carries her downstairs like a child. "And my little pirate deserves only the best! Now let me make you a hearty breakfast before I head over to your mother-in-law to be, she wants to go over your wedding day… again." He places Alice carefully on the sofa.
"Oh Papa. Zelena has gone a bit wild over this whole wedding thing, hasn't she?" She snickers, fiddling with her engagement ring on her finger.
"Aye, Starfish. She got into an argument with Emma bout' wedding dresses the other day, she accused Emma of having a 'shitty' taste in gowns and requested that Emma sticks to the table arrangements." Hook pulled a face and chuckled. "It was quite amusing, really."
"I bet," muttered Alice as she wiped her nose with her pj' sleeve. "I know my wedding is soon, I can't help but be nervous. All these people will be watching me, Papa."
Hook sits beside her and wraps his arm around her. "Aye, love. But Starfish, even if the whole world is looking at you, I promise that you'll be looking at your world, no where else," he kisses her cheek again. "and I know for sure that she'll be looking right back at you. I have no doubt about it."
Alice smiles, finding reassurance in his voice. "You always know how to make me feel better, Papa. Every time I'm worried you know just what to say, you're my hero." Alice lays in his arms, snuggling into him.
"It because I'm your father Alice, I'll do whatever I have to do keep my Starfish happy." He snuggles her, "Do you want to watch a movie? I got this film called Peter Pan and I heard it's bout' me… I wanna see it." He reaches for the remote.
Alice raises her eyebrow. "You sure Papa? Regina told me that some of the films that are about us aren't true and are what the rest of the world think about us, as they don't know our real stories." She looks at him, slightly concerned.
"Be interesting to at least see," he mutters, pressing play on the remote.
"Alright, Papa. I watched Alice in Wonderland with Robin in the other day, and I noticed that some of it was true, some of the stuff I said… I did say it." She then chuckles, "We also watched Robin Hood! Turns out her father was a fox!" she continues to laugh and shakes her head. "This world is mad Papa."
"As I once said, Starfish. All the best people are." He grins and kisses her forehead, "Did you want me to make some tea before it starts?"
"Nah, I'll do that Papa, you just get the blanket." She gets up and heads into the kitchen and begins to boil the kettle, she notices her phone on the side and she reaches for it, she glances at a text from Robin and smiles after she replies, placing her phone back down so she can go and brew the teabags. She shouts from the kitchen, "One sugar or two?" she asks, stirring one into hers.
"Just one today Starfish, trying to watch my figure so I can fit into my tux." His laugh echoes through the living room.
Alice smirks. "Okay Papa!" She drops a spoonful of sugar in his tea and then returns into the living room and places them both on the side table in front of them.
"Thanks, Starfish." He wraps them both in the blanket and smiles. "I hope this film is good."
"I wonder what Captain Hook is like…" She smirks and snuggles up to him.
"It's now starting, so I guess we are about to find out." He wraps his arms around her and kisses the top of her head is it sinks into his chest. This was Killian's happy place, his daughter safe and protected in his arms, he wanted nothing better and nothing more, this is the life that he wanted. A life full of love, hope and happiness. It was Alice, always Alice, his happy ending… Or beginning.
"Hey Papa." She muttered, "Shall we get started on breakfast? I'm hungry." She rubbed her stomach and glanced at her Papa.
"Sure, Starfish." He kisses her nose and pulls her along and into the kitchen. "You can help me by getting the ingredients I need!" Just Hook and his precious little Starfish making breakfast.
Robin dragged her feet along the pavement as she walked from the store back to her house with her hands full of shopping, she stopped to acknowledge a rose she saw flourishing from the ground, she smiled, knowing that Alice would love it. She placed down her shopping and picked the flower, she tucked it behind her ear and hurried home. "Mom!" She shouted, dropping the groceries on the counter top.
"Robin?" Said Zelena as she peered around the corner. "Are you cooking for lunch? Just remember I have that pirate round…"
"Mom! I know. I was thinking that Alice could come as well?" She asked, an eager smile on her face.
"Of course, Munchkin!" She admired Robin's new look. "I like the rose in your hair, its beautiful, just like you." She grinned and disappeared.
Robin blushed. "It's for Alice." She fiddled with her hair and began unpacking the groceries, she was excited to see Alice, she couldn't help but think what it would be like to be able to be with Alice twenty-four/seven. She reached for her phone and texted Alice.
An hour later, Hook and Alice arrived at Zelena's house. They all gathered at the table, sipping rum and cola.
Alice and Robin spent most of the afternoon kissing and cuddling, they couldn't keep their hands off of each-other. "This whole wedding thing is stressing my Mom out." Robin laughed, while kissing Alice's shoulder as she watched Hook and Zelena bicker.
"They want the best for us." Alice replied, glancing over at them. "They don't seem to realise that all we need is each-other." She smiles.
"I know, Alice. We get married in a few days and all I can think about is making sure I make my Mom proud." Robin sighs.
"Don't worry, I'm frightened I'm going to trip over my dress and make a damn fool of myself." Alice replied, laughing.
Robin rested her chin on Alice's shoulder. "That would be funny."
"Hey! That's mean Nobin. Everyone will be watching me and laughing." Alice chuckled.
"Then don't look at them, look at me." Robin curled her lips and smiled. "I won't be laughing… I'll be crying because of how lucky I am to be marrying the most beautiful girl in all the realms."
"Stop it Nobin, you're making me blush." Alice snickered, turning a faint pink.
Robin smirked and kissed the corner of Alice's lips.
Zelena and Hook finally came to the conclusion that Regina's garden was the ideal location or the wedding, after changing it over a hundred times.
"I'll call Regina and get her to set it up, we can have flowers, a wedding arch and all the decorations we need. Then we can set out a miniature dance area." Zelena nodded, writing it all down. "It's going to be perfect."
Hook nodded. "I believe you, I just hope my Starfish approves."
"She will, its perfect." Zelena continued.
"Okay. Are we done here?" Hook asked, standing up.
"I think so. Alice has her dress, Robin has her suit… We just need to finish off a few of the table planning things and we are done." Zelena stood up and readjusted herself.
"Okay, love." He agreed.
Zelena glanced over to Robin and Alice, who were cuddled up without a care in the world. "They are so perfect for each other."
Hook followed her glanced and grinned widely. "They really are."
Alice and Robin finally caught on that their parents were staring at them, they decided it would be fun to gross them out, so they started kissing each-other sloppily.
Hook and Zelena were quickly to divert their eyes in the opposite direction.
The couple laughed and stood up, heading up to Robin's room.
Zelena and Hook exchanged a few glances before coughing.
"Right. I'm going over to Regina's for a bit to go over the plan for the set up." Hook said, breaking the silence.
"I'm going over to the dry cleaners to get my outfit for the wedding, we can leave them two to enjoy each-other company." She let out a faint laugh and hurried off.
Hook stood outside Zelena's house for a few minutes, just processing what was going on, when he realised what was happening, he quickly shook his head and left.
THE WEDDING DAY
Hook spent the first five minutes of the waking day pounding his head against the wall with nerves, he'd spent the last two days at Regina's house setting up the decorations, making sure that everything was perfectly laid out for his Starfish.
Alice came running down the stairs, wearing her dressing gown. "Papa! What are you doing? It's two am!" She mumbled, going to put her arms around his shoulders.
"Starfish, I'm nervous." He replied, turning to face her.
"What about?" She asked, concerned.
"What about if it's not perfect for you?" He muttered, tears filling his eyes.
"Oh Papa," Alice whispered. "It will be perfect, I'm marrying the love of my life with my Papa by my side. What more could I want?" She smiled, kissing his cheek. "Now come on, lets get you back to bed, we all need plenty of rest before my big day."
He laughed to try and hide the fact he was still crying.
Robin woke up at eight am sharp and began to get ready for the day, she showered, plaited her hair and put on her favourite lip gloss. She stood in front of her floor length mirror, admiring herself; she was dressed like her father, it wasn't a suit, more of a reminder of her time in the enchanted forest. Just this time, it was white, a crisp white leather, with a pale blue blouse to go with her faded grey leather trousers and boots. She loved this attire, it made her feel comfortable.
Zelena stood at her door, smiling. "You look amazing, your father would be so proud of you, honouring him like that."
Robin grinned. "It's the version of me that first found Alice, she deserves it, as does my father, we may have never met but he is always in my heart."
Zelena walked up and kissed Robin in the back of her head. "Are you ready?"
"I am." She replied.
Alice came downstairs and stood in front of her father, she spun around in her ever-flowing baby blue dress. "Oh Papa, it's perfect."
Hook stood there amazed by what he was seeing, his Starfish looked beautiful. He began to cry. "Oh Starfish, you look like an angel." He sobbed into a hanky.
She glanced down at herself, admiring the lace work and all the extra details that had been added. "I feel like one."
"Let's go Starfish." He smiled, kissing her forehead.
Alice and Nook arrived outside the gate to Regina's mansion.
"Are you ready?" He smiled, already fighting the tears in his eyes.
"The real question is, are you ready?" Alice's lips curled into a smile as she looked at her Papa, her eyes shining in the sunlight.
"Oh Starfish, I could have prepared for this day for a thousand years and I still would never be ready." He wipes his eyes with his sleeve. "Now shall we?" He offers out his arm.
She took his arm and swallowed, they both opened the gates, walking along the white carpet that was leading up to Robin, who stood with a small smile on her face, adjusting her specs as she cried, she'd never seen someone so beautiful walking towards her, she felt her heart race. Zelena wasn't much stronger either, she spent the whole time dabbing her eyes with a hanky with every step Alice and Hook took.
The bridesmaid's and page boys followed, each holding a single blue orchid.
Alice stopped to turn to her father before reaching Robin. "I love you." She whispered, her hand running along his cheek.
"I love you too, Starfish." He replied, almost coughing on his own tears, he watched as she turned to Robin, he took a few steps back and stood next to Regina who handed him a hanky.
"You really are a mess," She whispered, taking his hand. "A cute one, but still a mess. Hold it together, Pirate."
Regina's pep talk didn't really work, as he just sobbed even louder. "She's just so PRETTY! My Starfish is so pretty! She looks like an angel, just look at her!" He cried into the hanky.
Regina rolled her eyes and snickered.
Alice looked back at her Papa and then at Robin, who was over-smiling.
"I'm nervous, people are staring." Robin mumbled.
"Well, they are at our wedding." Alice smirked, surprisingly she was the only who wasn't crying.
The marriage officiant stood before Alice and Robin, as he spoke, Alice and Robin exchanged glances, feeling the nerves of their part.
Hook staggered forward, handing Alice and Robin their wedding bands before walking backwards, still sobbing like a child.
"I Alice Jones, take you, Robin Mills to be my wife, to have and to hold from this day forward: for better or worse, for richer or poorer, in sickness and in health, to love and cherish, till death due us part." Alice swallowed. "I promise to take you on every adventure, whether its Neverland or Wonderland, to share all my secrets with you, even the darkest," she laughs slightly, "To enjoy all the crazy things we do from now on and forever and I promise you that I'll be the one that always has your back, no matter the cost, because we are Tower Girl and Nobin, the heroes of our own story." Alice smiled, sliding the golden wedding band on Robin's finger.
Robin cleared her throat. "I Robin Mills, take you, Alice Jones to be my wife, to have and to hold from this day forward: for better or worse, for richer or poorer, in sickness and in health, to love and cherish, till death due us part." She held Alice's hands tightly. "Forever will I be your archer in the dark, the sun to your moon, forever your guiding light. I'll be there in your darkest days and your brightest. With these comes truth and honesty, when I say that I want to be your partner forever, in adventure and in life. You bring out the best in me Alice. I promise to love and protect you for eternity." She grinned and glided the ring onto Alice's finger.
"I now pronounce you, Wife and Wife. Mrs and Mrs Jones-Mills. May you love for eternity. You may kiss the bride.
All the guests cheered as Alice and Robin kissed, their hands holding onto each-other.
"We did it," Alice laughed. "And I kept it together."
"I'm surprised, I told myself I wouldn't cry, but here I am, sobbing my heart out, because I'm the luckiest girl in all the realms." Nobin grinned, kissing the dimples in Alice's cheek.
Alice ran her hand over Robin's cheek. "Then I guess that makes me the luckiest girl in all the realms too, because I have my whole world right in front of me."
The pair kissed once again before turning around.
The cheering started again, Alice raised her bouquet of blue orchids in her hand after Regina gave them to her and began cheering with them.
"My STARFISH did it!" Hook yelled as he clapped with his fake hand, snuffling through the tears.
Zelena wiped away her tears, trying not to get make up all over her face. "My little Munchkin did it," She turns to Hook. "Guess we are family now."
Nook glanced at Zelena, he was still crying. He ran to Zelena and hugged her, sobbing into her shoulder.
Zelena blinked. "I'm glad you aren't the other Hook… Or I would end up with eye liner on my new green dress." She laughed and patted his back, trying to console him.
Nook just kept crying, he was happy and sad, watching his Starfish grow up right before his eyes, she was now a wife to a woman she cherished so dearly, it was all so much for him. He'd missed out on so much, and soon she'd be living with Robin away from him, and it hurt him, but also made him proud, he'd now be able to experience life with her, even more. Their own adventures on the Jolly Rodger, and even grandchildren. He parted from Zelena's arms and wiped his eyes, he then turned to Regina. "Am I…"
Regina raised her eyebrow. "Are you what?"
Killian scratched his head.
Regina rolled her eyes once again, before grabbing his collar and kissing him.
Killian blinked, in utter shock.
Alice and Robin walked hand in hand down the aisle until they reached the gate, where Robin picked Alice up in her arms and cheered, they left Regina's gardens and headed away with a photographer to take some photographs.
Zelena dragged Regina away from Nook. "Sis what are you doing?" She hissed.
"I needed to calm him down." She muttered.
"I think you just almost killed him." Zelena snorted. "Look we have half an hour before the girls return, so I need to help me get all the food ready."
"Fine. I'll get Emma and the other Hook to get the chairs and tables out." Regina nodded. "And I'll also get the Henry's to sort out the wedding cake."
"And the first dance?" Zelena added.
"It's all ready, the DJ has his stuff set up." Regina nodded sharply.
"We have thirty minutes Regina!"
"I heard you!" Regina yelled back. "Gosh."
Zelena hurried off to get things ready while the guest talked in hushed voices all around the garden.
Emma rocked Hope in her arms while her Hook helped set the tables.
"How come we are so far away, Swan?" He asks while straightening up a spoon.
"We aren't exactly family members, Alice may have been your sort of daughter in another realm, but in all honesty, we are just passers by in all this." Emma shrugged.
"I guess so." Hook added, tucking in a chair.
"Madam Mayor." Said Emma as Regina came up behind her.
"Ms Swan." Regina glanced down at little Hope and smiled. "How are you and this little beauty doing?"
"Very well. She's started rolling over now. A little trouble maker she is quite becoming." Emma laughed.
"I bet she'll take after her Mother." Regina snickered and winked at Emma.
"She will?" Emma raised her eyebrow.
"I bet she will be a bed hog." Regina winked at Emma and left.
Hook glanced at Emma. "What was that about?"
Emma gulped and went bright red. "Nothing, Killian." She turned to face Regina who was back talking to Zelena, but Regina caught her eye and winked once again, leaving Emma with a hidden smirk on her face.
Nook paced back and forth along all the decorations, readjusting them, making sure that they were perfect.
Alice and Robin returned just a sun began to reside, the smiled brightly as they saw all the faintly lit lights, brightening up the gardens, all the guests clapped for them, their cheers warmed their hearts as they headed to the tables. The food began to be dished out along with the rum and champagne. Zelena stood up, ready to make her speech.
Zelena clanked a few glasses together. "I'd like to make a speech." She glanced a Robin and smiled. "When Robin was born I didn't know what sort of mother I would be, I was worried, so concerned that I could never protect her from all the dangers that the world holds. I spent forever worrying about everything, any time Robin bumped her toes on furniture, or smacked heads with a classmate, any inconvenience and I would panic, too scared on her coming home hurt that by the time she was eighteen I had forgotten that I had held her back. I kept her away from anything I thought was dangerous, rather than letting her lead her own path." She took a deep breath. "I lost her before I knew it… some things happened, but it turns out they were for the better, because it lead my daughter to her true love, Alice. Alice came into her life and made my daughter the happiest she has ever been, I've never seen her smile so much. Alice gave her a whole new meaning of life, and I am forever grateful of that." Zelena raises her glass. "To Alice and Robin, may you live forever in harmony."
Everyone raised their glasses and drank, before continuing to chat to one and other.
Nook cleared his throat and took Alice's hand. "Starfish, I wrote a speech, but it isn't that good… Should I…"
Alice gripped onto his hand. "Do it Papa. I'm sure it's beautiful."
Nook stood up and raised his mug of rum in the air. "I'd like to make a speech too."
Everyone stopped what they were doing and turned to watch him.
"I'd like to thank you all for coming, to this beautiful ceremony that celebrates love and happiness. As we all know, life here has been difficult, not knowing what the day would hold. Forever fighting endless villains… But, its taught me something, its that love can over power any curse and it's the strongest magic of all. I see it every day, between Alice and I, Snow and David, Alice and Robin… In all of you. You are the hope of this realm. It makes us all a family, a family of the strongest magic of all. Even if not by blood, but by friendship, we support each-other, and that's what makes this all so great." Hook smiles, placing one hand on Alice's shoulder. "When I look at Alice, my Starfish. I see love and strength in her eyes, she is my warmth and my protection and when I look at Robin, I see happiness and hope, and together they make the perfect combination. I'm so excited to see where life leads them. I can't wait to be part of that journey that they take." He raises his mug. "To love!"
"To Happy Beginnings." Emma said, standing up and raising her glass.
"To Second Chances." Regina followed.
Everyone chanted. "To Happy Beginnings and Second Chances!" Before settling down and enjoying their meals.
Alice hugged her father as they ate their dinner.
"Are you alright, Starfish?" He asked, swallowing his mouthful of food.
"I'm okay, Papa. I'm just so proud." Alice smiled, hugging his side tightly.
He laughed, rubbing her back.
A few hours passed by and the guests cleared their plates, the cake was wheeled by and placed in the middle of all the tables, Alice took Robin's hand and they headed towards the cakes.
Alice took the knife in one hand, while Robin stood behind her and held her hand, together they sliced the cake and started feeding it to each-other while laughing, ending up getting more of the cake around their faces than actually in their mouths.
Half an hour passed, and the music began, letting Robin and Alice share their first dance, they made their way to the make shift dance floor.
Alice placed her hands around Robin's neck and pulled her close. "Have I ever told you how much your eyes glow in the dark?"
Robin wrapped her arms around Alice's waist and gave her a gentle squeeze. "So. Many. Times." Robin laughed, kissing the hollows on Alice's cheeks.
Alice blushed, swaying back and forth with Robin, occasionally twirling around.
"This has been such a beautiful ceremony, no drama, no rushing, no… no villains. Just, you and I, and well, pretty much the whole of Storybrooke, but that doesn't matter when you are here. Because I'm just focused on keeping you happy." Robin kissed Alice's nose, before nuzzling their heads together.
"We are a perfect time." Smiled Alice. "We go well together, just like marmalade sandwiches."
Robin spins Alice around so she is behind her, "If you say so." She snickers, resting her head on Alice's.
"Well, you are more delicious, Nobin." Alice grins herself, folding her arms and holding onto Robin's wrists.
Robin smirks, and she kisses the smalls of Alice's neck. "I'm looking forward to our wedding night. I'm glad Snow and David are letting us use their old apartment for tonight."
"Me too. Just a whole night of you and I. No disruptions." Alice leans her head back.
Robin then spins Alice back, going to kiss her deeply as their song ends.
"Now for the father and daughter dance! And the mother and daughter dance." Says the DJ.
Killian and Zelena walk up to the dance floor, taking their daughters into their arms.
Alice takes her Papa's hand and pulls him into a hug before they begin, slowly dancing across the dance floor. "Papa. This is perfect. Thank you." She smiles brightly.
Killian chuckles. "Your mother-in-law nearly bit my head off trying to make this perfect for you, so its mainly her you should thank." He placed his hands on her waist and rocked with her.
"But without you, it wouldn't be perfect." Alice added, kissing his cheek.
Nook gazed down at his footing, making sure he was doing this right. "I love you, Starfish. Have I ever told you how proud I am of you? Taking on the world, after everything you've been through? You've become the strongest person I've ever known. My Starfish, the fighter for her happiness, the girl who escaped the shackles, and who won the heart of the teenage runaway." He snickers. "The woman who became her own saviour."
Alice bit down on her lip. "Well Papa, what can I say. You made me that way, you did all you can to raise me when Gothel tried to take it all away, you were the only person I ever really needed to save me, before I learned how to save myself. Robin was just a bonus, she came into my life and made me realise, that I really could have it all." She rested her head on his chest, crying happily into him. "I've got it all when I have you and her."
He held her tightly. "Oh Starfish," he whispered, kissing her head.
Zelena spun around with her daughter, doing a slightly different dance to what Alice and Nook were doing. "So, you're now married!"
Robin spun around. "Yes, Mom." She laughed.
Zelena flipped her hair out of her face. "Alice is really a special cute blonde, isn't she? The way you are together… All the happiness she brings you." Zelena swallowed, trying to keep her cool, but inside, she was a mess. "She makes you so happy, my little green bean."
"Mom. Are you crying?" Robin smiles softly, wiping away Zelena's tears. "And yes, I love Alice with all my heart, she makes me feel like nothing else matters but us when I'm with her, she takes away all my fears."
Zelena just smiles. "You two are perfect for one and another."
"I know, Mom. I know."
The song ended and the crying parents left and sat down. Alice and Robin turned to each-other, running into each-other dancing once again, both of the brides crying happily into each-other's shoulders.
"Why are we likes this?" Laughed Alice, as she closed her eyes, holding onto Robin.
"Because we are in love, and its our strength, but also our weakness." Robin kisses Alice's cheek.
Alice laughed, "I guess that's true."
Robin grinned and took Alice's hand. "Now come on, we have guests to thank." She pulled Alice into the crowd of people and began thanking them.
Alice made her way over to Regina.
"Hey, Regina. Thank you for coming, you look beautiful, by the way." Alice smiles, hugging Regina.
"As do you, Alice. Blue really suits you, it compliments the ocean in your eyes." Regina grinned, taking a sip of her champagne.
Alice blushes. "I just thought I'd also thank you for the wedding bands, and their enchantment. You really do take care of me."
"I see you like the daughter I never had, Alice. I swear that everyday of my life I'm going to be the mother you never had. I'll protect you, heal you, and help you. No matter what, I want you to be able to turn to me when you feel down or unhappy. I've had my fair share of broken days and lost nights. I just want you to know that you have a mother in me, Alice."
Alice just starts crying again, running with her arms wide open to scoop Regina in another warm embrace. "Oh goodness, I really am the lucky one. I'm so grateful to have you in my life, Regina."
Regina holds her tightly. "You deserve all the happiness in the world, Alice."
Alice sobbed once again into Regina's shoulder, the day itself was overwhelming enough, she took a deep breath, trying to process the day's events.
A couple more hours pass by and the loud noises of happy guests dull down as they begin to leave, leaving Regina, Zelena, Nook, Alice and Robin on their own.
"Alice, Robin. Your taxi is here to take you to your place for the night, have fun and be safe girls. Regina, Nook and I will clean up along with the crew we got here. See you tomorrow." Zelena smiles and kisses both the girls on their foreheads before disappearing.
Nook walks over to Alice and hugs her. "Have fun, Starfish. The ceremony was beautiful, now enjoy your wedding night." He laughs and kisses her cheek before following Zelena.
Robin and Alice get in the taxi and go to the apartment, ready for a night of love and happiness, and to fulfil their deepest desires.
Alice took Robin's hand and lead her into the apartment, everything was set out for them, a bottle of wine and two glasses, along with a bowl of candied apples.
"They really did everything to make this special, didn't they?" Robin said, laughing as she poured them both a glass of wine.
"They really did," Replied Alice as she tucked into the candied apple. "Red apples, this is Regina's doing." She laughed, going to slump down on the sofa, her feet were aching, and she really could do with a break of walking in those heels.
Robin followed her, carrying two glasses of wine and her own candied apple, she offers a glass of wine to Alice and kicks off her shoes. "So, what now?" She asks, snuggling up to her.
"Well." Alice started with a grin planted across her lips. "I say we finish these apples, get undressed, get in bed, drink all the wine and then have some Alice and Robin time before curling up in each-others arms and fall asleep, that way when we wake up we can have refreshing shower and then make pancakes." Alice smirked, pouting at Robin.
"I like that plan," She says between mouthfuls of candied apple. "Only thing I want to change."
"What's that?" Alice queries with a raised eyebrow.
"We have more Alice and Robin time in the shower." She chuckles, turning to Alice to lick the smalls of Alice's lips.
Alice giggles, "Now that does sound like some watery fun."
Robin laughs with her, before going back to sipping her wine.
"Today was really fun, all those people, I thought they would scare me, but they didn't. For some reason, I felt comfortable. I felt happy, not over-whelmed. Well, I was over-whelmed, but not in a bad way." Alice said, as she took off her shoes, wiggling her toes.
"It's because everyone their cared for you, so you had no one to threaten you, or even who even wanted to hurt you." Robin tilted her head, gazing at Alice.
"Storybrooke really does feel like home now, everyone here is fighting for good, there is no darkness, just love and hope." She pauses to glance at Robin. "Papa was right, this town is where we can all be happy. We can all be one big family." Alice ran her fingers over the wine glass, like she was in deep thought.
"That we can, now come on, lets go to bed." She takes Alice's hand and leads her into the bedroom, wine glass still in hand, she begins kissing her deeply, slowly taking her to bed.