(A/N-Thanks to all who read and all the reviews, messages, follows, favs. I can't thank you all enough. I want to thank Bekki for beta reading this, appreciate it so much!)
The next day, Regina had went to visit her mother at the hospital. As she had walked into the room, she was hit with a wave of the sweet smell of fresh flowers. Her mother had several vases of flowers in her room.
"Where did all these come from?" Regina asked.
"I'll give you two guesses, but you'll only need one," Cora said with a smile on her face.
"Robin," Regina said softly and smiled as her mother nodded.
"He came by earlier today, and wanted to apologize to me for being in his own words, such an ass," Cora said, "he wants to make things right with you. He truly is very sorry for all that he has said and done, I looked into his eyes, into his soul, Regina, and he is heartbroken for what he did to you."
Regina was so thankful that her mother could see the truth from Robin as well, "We've been getting close again."
"He loves you so, Regina. He talked about you endlessly, you and this baby," Cora said with a smile as she patted Regina's belly. Her first grandchild! And finally Regina was happy and not stressed out. She could see the difference on her daughter's face, she was in love and was loved, as if she was the most precious person on earth, and to her son in law, Robin, she was.
"I love him as well, he's taking me out to dinner tonight and I'm going to have a talk with him, and let him know I forgive him, and I want to have my future entwined with his," Regina said.
Cora pulled her into a hug, "I'm so happy for you my dear, I am thrilled for the both of you that you are working your way back to one another."
"So am I, Mom," Regina said, "How are you feeling today?"
"Today is a good day, I'm going to therapy later and then I'll rest the rest of the day," Cora said.
"How would you like to come home with me for the weekend?" Regina asked.
Cora smiled before she answered, "Well, I would love to, but I have plans for the weekend."
"What kind of plans?" Regina asked.
"Well, I have a weekend package at the Serenity Falls spa and resort," Cora said.
"That's an expensive resort, how did you get the money to-" Regina stopped, as she saw the smile on her mother's face and knew the answer.
"Robin," Regina said.
Cora confirmed with a nod of her head, "He just thought I might need a break and wanted to do this for me."
"Well, soon I want you to stay with me for the weekend," Regina said.
"I would like that," Cora said, as they spent the next hour talking. Regina gave her a picture of the sonogram she had recently, and explained how Robin was going to be with her for her appointment the following day.
When Regina got home, she had a delivery man standing at her door,"Mrs. Locksley?" he asked.
"Yes?" Regina answered.
"I'm from Bullfrogs and Butterflies and I have a delivery for you," the man said.
Regina was trying to think of why she would have a delivery, then it hit her, she had been in that boutique with Robin yesterday.
"But what is it?" Regina asked, as she knew Robin had obviously bought something for their baby.
"It's a big package," the man said, as he got the paperwork. "I have a baby crib, changing station, dresser, and a glider rocker and ottoman. Also there is the bedding set, with little...ducks on it."
Regina couldn't help the laugh that came out of her, of course he would get ducks on it. "Okay, let me get a room ready-"
"Oh no Mrs. Locksley, you're to sit down and rest while I get everything set up," the man said, "just show me which room you would like it to be put in."
Regina showed him a room, next to the main bedroom so that she would be there for when it needed her or them, if Robin was there with her.
Two hours later, the room was ready for her. She sat on the glider and held the little teddy bear Robin had brought their baby. She rocked in the chair, grabbing her phone and she quickly called Robin.
"Hello, love," he said with joy in his voice.
"Hello, husband," Regina said.
"And how is your day going?" Robin asked.
"Really, really good," Regina answered, "I received an amazing gift today."
"Oh, and what would that be?" Robin asked.
"Robin, I love the nursery furniture," Regina said.
"I'm so glad you do," Robin said.
"When did you order all this?" Regina asked.
"When I paid for the bear, I ordered the furniture," Robin explained.
"And I especially loved the touch of the little ducklings on it," Regina said.
"I thought you might get why I picked it," Robin said.
"Never going to be able to look at little ducklings again the same way," Regina said, "And thank you for the flowers for my mother and the spa for her, you are way too kind."
"Anything for the woman I love," Robin said, "I thought it would be good for her to get away for a few days."
"I can't tell you what all this means, and not the money aspect, but because of how thoughtful you are," Regina said.
"I wanted to prove to you how much you mean to me, how you have changed my life forever," Robin said.
"You are doing a great job in doing so," Regina said.
"I'm looking forward to our date tonight," Robin said.
"Me too," Regina said.
"So, I'll see you in a few hours," Robin said, "I love you."
"And I love you," Regina said, as they said their goodbyes.
Regina went into her bedroom and tried to find something to wear. She wasn't even going to try to hide her baby bump, as she was extremely proud of it. She settled on a metallic sleeveless v-neck dress and paired it with a pair of low kitten heels. She curled the ends of her hair lightly and let it hang down loose.
Twenty minutes later Robin was at her door knocking. She went to answer the door and knew from his reaction he loved how she looked.
"Breathtaking," Robin said, as he brought his hands from behind his back to present her with a bouquet of assorted flowers.
"They're beautiful, thank you," Regina said, as she took the flowers and went into the kitchen to put them in a vase.
"You are the one who is beautiful," Robin said, as she came back into the room, and he took her hand and kissed her knuckles lightly. "Shall we?"
Regina went to get her coat, Robin slipped it onto her and together they headed to the restaurant. It was one of the most sought after restaurants, Robin had them a table booked at the window, he pulled her chair out for her and took his own across from her.
They ordered their food, with water to go along with it. "You can order a drink if you want to, just because I can't have any, doesn't mean you can't." Regina told him.
"I'm fine without it," Robin said, as he took her hand in his.
"Well, isn't this sweet?" a female voice said, as she walked up to their table.
"What are you doing here?" Robin asked.
"Why, enjoying a little dinner," Marian answered, "I see you have the cheating little wife with you."
"Regina didn't cheat on me," Robin defended his wife.
"Really? I think the evidence is poking out," Marian said, motioning towards Regina's bump.
"Jealous bitch?" Regina said, her anger at this woman at an all-time high,"I hope you choke on it."
"You have him back now, but for how long before he finds out who you are," Marian said.
"I know who she is, she's my wife, the love of my life and soon to be the mother of my child," Robin said, "Now, leave us or I'll see the manager about having you thrown out."
"You're making a big mistake," Marian said, as she looked at him, then turned to look at Regina. Giving her such a look that a normal person would have buckled at it, but not Regina, not now. Finally Marian walked away from them.
"I'm so sorry about her," Robin said to Regina.
"It's alright, we're bound to run into her," Regina said, as a thought went through her. Had Robin and Marian...?
"Nothing happened between Marian and me," Robin promised her.
Regina looked at him and couldn't help the smile that appeared on her face. They had stayed true to their marriage vows, after everything that had happened, they had remained true to one another.
After they had eaten their dinner, Robin ordered some strawberries covered in chocolate. "Mmm, those look delicious," Regina said, her mouth was watering even though she was full, or thought she was.
"Enjoy yourself," Robin said, as Regina grabbed one strawberry and bit into it, savoring the flavors that exploded in her mouth. She moaned and closed her eyes, her mouth was still around a part of the berry.
The image, combined with the sounds that she was making, was a huge turn on for Robin. And his pants were becoming about five sizes too small.
Regina opened her eyes to find Robin staring at her, she realized with a smile what was happening to him because of her. She decided to up the ante. "This is so good in my mouth, I could suck on it forever."
Robin had to put a hand on his hardened cock, she was deliberately doing this to him! "I have something else you can suck on."
"Mmm, as I have something you can suck on as well," Regina said.
"And what would that be?" Robin asked.
Regina smiled and took a chocolate covered strawberry and placed it near his mouth, "Now suck, only." Regina said, and watched as his mouth opened and he started to suck on it.
"Lick it up," Regina said, as his tongue came out and he licked at the sweetness of the chocolate sauce, his tongue catching her fingers a few times as he continued to suck. She slowly pushed the sweet dessert into his mouth.
"Delicious," Robin said, "but my turn." Robin picked up another strawberry and told her, "Open."
He put the fruit to her mouth and said to her, "Now suck," he groaned, as she did as he said, her mouth making little slurping sounds that only they could hear. Robin regretted doing this, as his erection which had been bothering him before, was now down right painful. She eventually took the fruit into her mouth, but took one of his fingers into her mouth and sucked on it, removing the chocolate from his fingers, letting her tongue move along his finger. Robin removed his finger and looked at her with passion filled eyes.
"Robin, will you do something for me?" Regina asked softly.
"Anything," Robin answered.
"Will you take me home and make love to me?" Regina asked.
Robin looked deeply into her eyes and laughed softly, biting his bottom lip, as he signaled to the waiter for their check. He quickly paid it and had them back at the house he had for her in minutes.
As soon as the door was shut behind them, Regina was on Robin. Kissing him hard, he matched the intensity of the kiss. He pulled back to look at her, "Are you sure this is what you want?"
"I've never been more sure of anything, except that I love you and I forgive you," Regina said.
"You...you forgive me?" Robin asked.
"Yes," she whispered.
"I'll make sure you never regret it," Robin swore to her, as he carried her hand to his lips. His gaze spoke much more eloquently and intimately, for within those blue eyes of his, was a heated glow that promised much.
They went to her bedroom, Regina stood before the bed with her back to Robin, as he slowly started to remove her dress from her body, letting it fall to the floor. She kicked off her heels and stood there in all her naked glory, her belly swollen with their baby.
He removed his own clothes quickly, standing behind her with nothing on as well. She felt the sweep of powerful arms coming around her from behind, cradling her, cradling her belly where their child was.
His hands moved boldly over her, fingers exploring, tracing the swelling curve lightly. They looked at their images in the full length mirror. He then closed his hands with deliberate possessiveness over the mounds of her breasts, grown delightfully full and ripe, as they prepared for nourishment for their child later.
The warmth of his breath rushing past her ear made her weak inside. But when his hands descended once more over her middle she let out a moan.
Knowing she carried his child filled him with masculine pride. In his mind, the swell of her belly didn't detract from her beauty, if only, it enhanced it. With her hair tumbling down like tousled black silk about her shoulders, she looked incredibly lovely.
"You are so beautiful to me, especially with this precious burden that you are carrying for us," Robin said, as he kissed one bare shoulder.
Next he pulled her to the bed and settled her on his lap, chuckling at the lovely tide of color that rushed to her cheeks. He splayed his fingers wide against the swell of her belly, slowly stroking, chuckling again as he felt an unmistakable kick beneath his palm.
His fingers lightly traced a tiny protrusion as he mused aloud, "What is this I wonder? A foot? An elbow, do you think?" The jab came again, even stronger this time. He smiled at the action. "Ah, and this prodding here...maybe this proves the baby is a boy - his father's son, indeed."
"Or a little girl to keep you on your toes," Regina said.
He gently brushed the hair from her cheek, then slipped his fingers beneath her chin, wanting her attention. Though he was smiling, he was no longer teasing. "I love feeling our child grow."
Courage bloomed within her, even as she grew heavy and feverish with need. With reckless abandon, she started to caress his chest with her fingers, slowly making her way down to a lower region. Feeling the ridged muscles of his stomach clench, she hovered, her heart beating high in her throat. Her fingers uncurled slowly, straining heat surged bold and hard against her palm.
"I want you, now," Regina said, as Robin moved them so that he was on his back, her straddling his hips, grabbing his cock and positioning it where she wanted it. She slowly lowered herself on him, letting him inside of her till he was buried all the way inside.
Regina cried out softly in pleasure, his stretching fullness inside her unleashed a storm of passion and splendor. It had been so very long since they had made love. She leaned forward and clung to his muscled shoulders, as she rode him. His hands went to her breasts, enjoying the feeling of them, loving their fullness. They were tender now, but oh so worth him touching, squeezing them, kneading them. Over and over she lowered herself on him, bounding their loins together.
A tempest brewed inside her, whipping into a frenzy of pure sensation. Her blood pounded in a scalding rush pushing her towards release. She felt that glorious heartbeat in her core start to twitch, as she came on his cock, gripping it, demanding his release as well. Which he gladly gave, as he shot several spurts of release into her, yelling out a primal scream, as it had been so long for him. Her walls clenched at him, squeezing him as he came.
Regina felt like the world had tilted as he moved them so that he was now laying behind her on the bed, his powerful arms wrapped her close and tight to him. He whispered against her temple, "I love you so very much, Regina."
He held her tenderly, sweetly. With such gentle concern, that she clung to him all the harder. He pulled the covers over them as they drifted off to sleep. Both finally in one hundred contented bliss for the first time in several long months.
(A/N-Okay so a little smut is a good thing. I have barely started the next chapter, so it will be a little while before I can get it to my beta. Thank you for your patience. Just a FYI-I have a twitter that I do little sneaks into the next chapter, etc. I ask though that no RT, likes, favs, tweets about Zelena's daughter as that story line destroyed the OQ I loved in season 3b. MyFicsAndMore if you're interested.)