I am sorry for the delayed updates on all my stories. I have not had the best few weeks and my motivation to update has been lacking, but I am slowly getting back into it. For those who read my other stories, updates will follow/have already been done.

This chapter is really small but I liked the ending so I thought I would end it there and make the next one extra longer.

Don't forget to review! Thank you for your patience guys. Much love.

Emma blinked slowly as she was woken by Whale checking her vitals. She looked over at him, a small smile on her face.

"So I'm not dead yet?" She joked, Whale rolling his eyes.

"You are not." He whispered back, Emma frowning but all he did was nod to the chair beside her bed, the blonde shocked to see a sleeping Regina who, surprisingly, still had a lightly grip on her hand.

"How long has she been here?"

"About 6 hours. Your sedation took longer to wear off than usual due to how run down your body was. It needed to rest. She has been here since we let her in." He rubbed her arm before slipping out the call her family, Emma tapping Regina on the arm. She stretched awkwardly, looking around to see who had woke her.

"Boo." Emma laughed slightly, Regina flying up into a sitting position, a smile on her face.

"You're awake! Do you need anything; water, Whale?"

"No, he woke me actually checking my vitals. He told me you have been here for about 6 hours." She nodded, slowly letting go of her hand awkwardly.

"Emma, I- " Shaking her head, the blonde smiled, taking hold of her hand again.

"No, I understand and it's okay- you are here now and that is all I care about." Regina lifted her hand to her lips, kissing it lightly. Emma moved over in the bed, patting the gap next to her.

"Are you sure?" Nodding, she sent the brunette a grin, pulling on their linked hands.

"Saves you sleeping on that chair." Laughing, she settled herself next to the blonde, Emma wrapping her up in her arms, the brunette asleep again in a matter of seconds. It wasn't long until the rest of the family showed up, Emma shushing them as they piled into her room.

"How are you feeling Ma'?" Henry asked, Emma smiling as he hugged her awkwardly without disturbing his other mom.

"Tired, but okay. I'm sorry you missed school." He shook his head, Snow wrapping her arms around him as she leant down to kiss Emma's forehead.

"When is Whale releasing me?" She asked, David rolling his eyes.

"In a few days at least; you are run down Emma." She just nodded, knowing it wouldn't go very well arguing.

"Can you at least let me have Granny's breakfasts every morning- I can't stand this hospital food." She complained, Snow laughing.

"I think we can sort that out." They all fell into small conversations with each other, none raising their voices any louder than a quiet murmur as Regina was still fast asleep.

"So, are you two okay?" Snow asked, Emma looking down at the brunette with a smile.

"I think we will be. We talked and everything in fine." Henry was happy to see his parents together at last, though he hated how short their time would be together. Emma noticed how his face fell, reaching out to touch his hand.

"Hey kid, everything is going to be okay, I promise." She smiled, squeezing his hand with all the energy she had left, Henry nodding.

"I know mom." Soon, Whale advised them all visiting hours were over, though Regina had her privileges so nobody was worried that Emma would be alone.

"I will bring you breakfast tomorrow okay?" David said, kissing Emma lightly on the head before leaving, Emma smiling as they left. She dozed off for an hour, waking up feeling eyes on her. She frowned as she slowly peeled hers open, Regina still lying next to her, staring lovingly at Emma.

"Why are you looking at me like that?" She asked, Regina looking up to meet her eyes.

"Because you are beautiful." Emma felt her cheeks heat up, her eyes wide as she shook her head, looking away.

"I think you need your eyes checking." Regina sat up, a frown on her face as she tilted Emma's head up to meet her eyes again, placing a tender kiss on her lips.

"Yes, you are sick and yes you may be dying, but you will always be beautiful to me." She whispered, a tear rolling down her cheek. Emma leaned forward and kissed her again, this time it was longer and more passionate, the two pulling apart, resting their foreheads on one another's.

"I'm in love with you." Emma mumbled, Regina closing her eyes as her emotions got the better of her, a muffled sob escaping her lips.

"I love you too." She managed to choke out, the two resting in each-other's arms. Their time was limited yes, but they were going to make the most out of it, no matter what.