The epilogue. :)

Two Years Later

Regina was racing around the bathroom, getting ready. She'd be lucky if she didn't drop dead of an anxiety attack at this rate. Without even realizing it, she nearly tripped over a wet towel, only to be caught by Emma.

"Cracking your head open on the grand opening of your bar seems like bad luck to me," she whispered in her ear.

Regina couldn't help but laugh. "Thank you for saving me, my knight in shining armor."

"Always, my queen." Emma pecked her lips.

It had been a roller coaster of a couple of years. Regina had finished her degree and had gone scouting for the perfect locations to open up her bar. She didn't want to leave Storybrooke, as she felt that the nightlife scene needed a safe space to hang that wasn't Granny's diner. Finally, the perfect one opened up and then it required a lot of construction work. It was a headache, but luckily Regina wasn't in it alone.

She had decided to sell the mansion on 108 Mifflin Street, as hard as it was. It just wasn't where she saw herself living for the rest of her life. Even when she was with Daniel, she had planned on living the life of a farmer's wife. She just wasn't ready to jump right back into the lifestyle of the rich and the famous. So, outside setting up a college fund from Henry and using the money to help aid her bar, she had put the money in savings. It was a good safety net, but she had faith in this place.

Emma had been by her side throughout it all. The Nolans had been so accepting of their relationship, as had the Golds. Emma assured them that even with Regina being there for Henry, they would always be his grandparents. She had continued to work with Gold for the past couple of years while doing the art for Regina's pub, but now that was opening, she was quitting to work alongside hers.

They had moved into a house together. It wasn't as big as the mansion, but was a little bigger than the Nolan's. It had three bedrooms, a huge yard for Henry. He loved Regina and couldn't wait until the day there were officially a family, which would be happening sooner than Emma expected. Little did she know, Henry and Regina had been conspiring with a little surprise for her.

"Where's Henry?" Regina asked once she stood up straight and Emma had cleaned up the wet area.

"Getting ready. He's so excited for this opening, I think he's changed his outfit ten times."

"Teen years are gonna be a bitch, aren't they?"

"Probably. Now, you just worry about finishing getting ready. Everything at the pub is fine. Leroy called and he said he did the paint touchups, so there's nothing to worry about."

Regina took a deep breath and nodded. She finished her makeup, while Emma also finished getting ready and making sure that Henry was all set. Eventually, they all left and headed into town. There were already a line of cars down the block, Emma's family in front of the bar. They got out of Regina's Cadillac and walked over to them.

"Sorry I'm late," Regina said. "It's my fault."

"It's fine," Mary Margaret took each of the women's hands. "I am so incredibly proud of the both of you."

Emma and Regina grinned. Mary Margaret and David would never know exactly what profession had brought them together or exactly why it was such a big deal that they got out, but that was okay. They didn't plan on Henry ever finding out either. It was their secret. Besides, there was a lot to be proud of that night without it.

"Well, let's get rocking," Regina said. She nodded to Emma who took her position while Regina faced the crowd. "Thank you all for coming. The rest of the employees are inside, ready to start serving. I hope you all enjoy…Roni's!"

Regina flipped the switch and the sign lit up. It had been Regina's idea. She didn't like the idea of naming the bar after herself and she felt it'd be a mystery of people wondering who Roni was, so they all rolled with it. Everyone went inside and Regina started doing her double checks, but everything was great. The staff was ready to go and Regina and Emma hopped behind the bar to get working with them.

Mal was there with Lily, as was Aurora and her new girlfriend, Mulan. Kathryn had been very vocal against Regina moving, but even she and Jim had shown up to show their support. Queens was still running, with new girls, and it always would, but that was what they were happy with and Emma and Regina accepted that.

A few hours later, Mary Margaret and David were getting ready to bring Henry back to their place for the night, so Regina climbed up on top of the bar.

"If I could have everyone's attention!" She yelled out until everyone looked at her. "I want to thank you all for coming and of course we're still open, but I know it's time for my six-year-old to head home. The truth is, he's not mine yet, not officially, but I love him as if he were my own." Tears welled up in her eyes as she looked over at Emma and Henry, who were both beaming. "And I want to make it official."

Emma titled her head and Regina hopped off the bar, heading over to her. She dropped down one knee and pulled a ring out of her pocket. Emma gasped, her hand going over mouth. Mary Margaret nudged her so she'd drop it and Regina could put the hand on her finger.

"Emma Ruth Nolan, I have been in love with you since we were kids. I love our son and I love the lives we've built together. Nothing would make me happier than you becoming my wife. Will you marry me?"

"Fuck yes, I will!" Emma exclaimed, clearly forgetting that her parents and kid were standing right there. Luckily, they just laughed, as did Regina, who slid the ring onto her finger. Emma pulled Regina up and kissed her passionately and Regina deepened it just as much.

Thank you all for being so patient with this story and showing it so much support. 3