A/N: This chapter is pure, unadulterated fluff. I need some serious Outlaw Queen fluff. I'm pretty sure you all feel the same. I'm not even gonna… whatever, I can't even wrap my head around the finale. On a more positive note…

SPOILER (I THINK)

Sean tweeted that Outlaw Queen fans shouldn't lose hope. The course of true love never did run smooth.

As much as I love him for attempting to soothe hearts and for quoting Shakespeare, I need the course of true love to run smooth in this fic right now.

Thanks for all the reviews. I really appreciate them. Hopefully a lot of Outlaw Queen fics will pop up during this hiatus.

Chapter 10

The sun was already high in the sky when Robin awoke, his arm instinctively tightening around the waist of the woman in his arms. Regina suppressed a yawn and looked up, smiling as her sleepy gaze found his.

"Morning."

Robin let out a short laugh and cupped her face with his hands.

"I think good afternoon would be more appropriate."

His lips met hers in a tender kiss and Regina wrapped her arms around his neck, pulling him even closer, all the threats suddenly forgotten as she lost herself in his tender embrace. Her breath hitched in her throat when his hand travelled a path up her back, underneath her silk night shirt and she bit down on his lower lip playfully. Robin pulled away slightly, his eyes suddenly serious.

"I love you, Regina. I will always love you."

Her lips met his in a fervent kiss and she rested her forehead against his when they parted.

"I love you too."

His hand kept stroking over her back lightly, setting her body on fire and Regina moved quickly, straddling him. Robin lifted a brow in surprise and she grinned down at him, her heart beating frantically. She brushed her lips against his before smirking down at him and he smiled back, wrapping his hands around her waist.

Regina sighed deeply and slid her hands over his chest, her eyes twinkling with delight.

"You know… I've just realized that I spent weeks without my husband."

Robin leaned up to kiss her, his smirk mirroring hers.

"It must have been dreadful."

She nodded, her eyes darkening.

"It was torture."

Robin's hands tightened around her waist and she squealed as he flipped her over.

"I guess I better make up for leaving you alone for so long."

His voice was hoarse with desire and Regina nodded. She wrapped her legs around his waist in an effort to pull him closer, her heart racing.

"I think you should."

His lips on hers were interrupted by a loud bang and the pair pulled away from each other quickly, staring at the two boys in the doorway. Roland looked curious, while Henry looked aghast and Robin rolled off Regina, blushing furiously. Regina moved to sit slowly, unable to look either of her sons in the eye and Henry decided to break the silence, his voice awkward.

"We thought… we'd bring you breakfast in bed."

Regina forced herself to smile, her face still flushed with embarrassment. The last thing in the world she needed was her son walking in on her making out with someone – even if it was her husband. Her voice cracked slightly when she spoke, still avoiding Henry's eyes.

"Thank you… boys. That's very dear of you."

Henry nodded and moved closer slowly, holding out a tray with breakfast on it as though it was a peace offering.

"We thought you were sleeping. We… wanted to surprise you."

"Henry…"

Regina's explanation was cut off by a snort next to her and she looked at Robin with wide eyes as he burst out laughing suddenly.

"Robin!"

Robin shook his head, his shoulders still shaking with laughter. Regina could only stare at him, mortified, and his hand moved to her knee to squeeze it.

"I'm sorry, my love… I just… don't you see the humour in this?"

She shook her head with pursed lips and folded her arms.

"No. It's mortifying."

Ignorant of the tension in the room, Roland climbed onto the bed with an enormous grin.

"Papa, do you love mama again?"

Robin nodded with soft eyes and he pulled Regina closer in a sideways hug.

"I never stopped, Roland."

Roland grinned and gestured to the tray that Henry had carefully balanced on the bed.

"I have a big brother now! He made the toast and the bacon and the eggs, but I helped!"

Regina shifted to make space for Henry and he climbed onto the bed next to her, his head immediately finding a resting place against her shoulder. He was such a good big brother – instinctively – and Regina couldn't help but be delighted with her life. Henry's eyes were still tinted with red and she knew without doubt that there would be an awkward conversation following. Right now, however, she was entirely happy with her family around her. Robin seemed to feel the same, and he grinned at his boys.

"What do you say we go to the arcade after breakfast? We can have a family day."

Roland's eyes sparkled at the suggestion and he grinned.

"What's a family day?"

Robin thought for a while, looking at his son with sympathy. It was true that the merry men were as good as a family, but for the first time Roland felt as though he was a part of a traditional family. He would do everything in his power to make sure that his boy kept that feeling.

"Well, it's a day that a mom and dad spend with their two lovely boys – doing anything they wanted."

Roland grinned, his eyes sparkling.

"Can we go ride horses? Henry says mama is very good!"

Regina grinned and nodded down at her son. She had been avoiding the stables since Daniel's fateful return and subsequent death, but she had a feeling that she would not need to avoid it any longer. There was, however, something she still needed to do and she sighed deeply.

"You boys… enjoy the breakfast so long. I need to have a conversation with Rumple."

Robin pouted, and the boys immediately followed his example, looking at her with faces that closely resembled puppies. Regina laughed and shook her head, manoeuvring her way out of the bed.

"I'll be quick. I promise."

Robin reached for her hand and pulled her back for a quick peck on the lips.

"Do you need me to come with you?"

Regina caressed his lower lip with her thumb tenderly and shook her head.

"No, dear. I'll be fine… this is something I need to do alone. I'll be back in a bit."

He nodded and let her go reluctantly, looking at the breakfast on the tray. The toast was slightly burnt and the coffee smelled as though it was impossibly strong. Yet, his sons made it. He would enjoy every last bit.

Rumple was awake when she entered the room, lying on the bed and staring out in front of him unseeingly. He was back in his own form – something she found quite disconcerting – and Regina moved closer hesitantly.

"Rumple?"

He turned to face her with murky eyes, guilt reflecting in them.

"I lost Bae, didn't I? I can feel he's gone."

Regina nodded, her mouth twisting sympathetically.

"I'm sorry, Rumple. I can't imagine how hard it must be."

It was true – the thought of losing Roland or Henry was too much to bear and Rumple sighed deeply.

"All of this… the curse, everything was for him. Everything I did was to get Bae back and now… I've lost him. For good."

It was hardly fair and Regina sat down next to him.

"He died a hero, Rumple. I know that doesn't change anything, I know it doesn't make it easier. But… he died a hero."

Rumple turned his head away from her, biting back silent tears.

"He was a better man than I am."

Regina was silent. This wasn't something she could argue with – Baelfire was braver than his father. He had managed his way into the light while Rumple kept getting caught in the darkness.

"Why are you working with Zelena?"

The question was hesitant and Rumple shook his head hopelessly.

"I don't have a choice. She has my dagger and… she has Belle. I don't want to work with her, but I have to."

Regina narrowed her eyes and a smirk appeared on her mouth.

"Not necessarily."

Rumple shook his head, clearly having lost all hope.

"Didn't you hear? She has my dagger. She controls me."

Regina reached for his hand and squeezed it gently.

"You're Rumpelstiltskin. You're the king of loopholes. If anyone can find a way out of her control, it's you."

"I don't know how."

Her smile was kinder than she had ever seen it.

"We'll find a way."

He gave her a small smile in return and sighed.

"I need to go back and report."

"Rumple… lie. Please. Don't let her know about Robin…"

Rumple nodded slowly, his eyes still murky.

"I'll do my best. But I need you to save Belle. I need you to get her away from Zelena."

"I will. I promise."

Rumple smiled at her, a twinkle of his old self appearing in his eye.

"It's a deal, dearie."

He disappeared in a flash and Regina smiled nostalgically. It felt good to have Rumpelstiltskin on their side. For some reason, it made her believe that they would win. They'd get their happy endings.

The disappointment in her eyes was evident when she entered her bedroom and Robin looked at her expectantly.

"What's wrong?"

Regina climbed onto the bed and sat with crossed legs, looking at her boys gently.

"I think… we might have to postpone our day out. Maybe get DVD's and spend the day in the house."

Robin understood at once.

"Zelena."

Regina nodded and sighed.

"She can't know about us, Robin. As long as we keep her in the dark… we're safe. I'll get the message to Snow. No one can let her know that we have our memories back. Rumple will help us. We have to attack when she least expects it."

Roland's disappointment luckily didn't last long, as Henry explained the concept of a DVD to him.

"What are we going to watch, mom?"

Henry tried his best to keep his voice excited and Regina smiled.

"You boys choose. I'll order something from Granny's and we can have a lazy day. The important part is that we're all together. As a family."

As Regina should have expected, Snow insisted on coming over to her house – of course bringing Emma and Charming along with her. Of course, Regina wasn't too happy about this. Even though her relationship with Snow had drastically improved, it did not mean that she wanted to spend more time than necessary with the princess. Snow was immediately eager to help and within minutes, the entire town was aware of the fact that they had to pretend to have forgotten the year in the Enchanted Forest. The wonder of cellphones never ceased to amaze her and Regina was quite happy about this fact. The happiness subsided when Henry invited the Charmings to join the family evening, but looking at the excitement on his face she couldn't find it in her heart to refuse him. This was how it happened that they all spent the evening on her living room floor – Snow, Charming, Emma, Robin, Roland, Henry and herself – soon getting lost in the adventures of The Lion King. It was the only Disney movie Regina could stand for the simple reason that it had no pretty princesses with true love, and Evil vindictive Queens ending up dead or punished in it. Unless you counted Scar. Come to think of it, the poor lion was simply misunderstood – he refused to bow to his brother's son. She wouldn't bow to Zelena's child if her life depended on it. Robin squeezed her hand softly, soon noticing that she was getting lost in her thoughts. He leaned closer, his lips brushing against her ear as he spoke.

"What are you thinking about?"

"Scar. He just didn't want to bow down to his brother's child. Don't you find it a little unfair that he had to die because of it?"

Robin laughed softly and pulled her closer to him.

"He did kill his brother."

"I'm going to kill my sister. Slowly."

He laughed again and brushed his lips against her ear.
"Zelena deserves it. Mufasa on the other hand… was awesome."

Regina titled her head to meet his lips and she sighed into his mouth. Robin pulled away before the kiss could intensify and he winked at her.

"Do you think the Charmings would be up for babysitting tonight? I need some time alone with my wife."
Regina glanced at Snow, who was looking at them with a knowing grin, and the younger woman nodded imperceptibly.

"I take Snow's nod as a yes."

Robin grinned and captured her lips with his again, the promise of the rest of the night shining in his eyes.

"Good."

I'll probably elaborate on Regina and Robin's alone time in More Than a Thief - I am making that my one shot extra scene fic.