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Regina woke to the sound of thundering steps on the stairs. Rolling over, she opened her eyes to Henry and Roland standing in the doorway apprehensively. "Sorry, we didn't mean to wake you. We've gotta get to school," Henry said.

Roland smiled, "I get to go to the same school as Henry now. We'll see you later."

They went to her and kissed her cheek and gave hugs, "Have a great day," she smiled.

When they ran back down the steps, she turned to glance at the clock. She'd slept better than she had in months. No hard bed in the cell and no cuff keeping her chained to a bed. No echoes of inmates yelling or snoring near her. No detectives asking questions and no lawyer meetings.

Robin walked out of the bathroom with a hand towel swiping away the access shaving cream from his skin. He was already dressed for work and she envied that. She could smell his aftershave he patted into his skin.

He sat at the edge of the bed to put his shoes on, "There's plenty of food in the fridge, you've got cable and the movies in the entertainment center, and a quiet house today. You gonna be alright?"

"Yea, I might go back to sleep," she murmured into her pillow. The sun was shining through the blinds, but the room was still essentially dark.

Robin turned and rested his arm around her torso absently caressing her belly with the other hand. "I wish I could spend the day with you, but I've got a full day. We're starting a new project. Building a rollercoaster with Legos."

"Sounds like fun. I think I can handle being on my own. I should figure out what I'm going to do now that I'm…free," she finished.

"You could always talk to Gold and see what he says. I know it might be a long shot, but you could talk to him about getting your teaching position back."

"I don't know, Robin. I'm not sure that I'm qualified anymore and with the charges, I'm not sure I'll be able to teach anymore. Not to mention this town isn't exactly welcoming of me here."

Robin kissed her cheek, "It wouldn't hurt to ask, and you'll be okay in time. Give yourself time to settle. As far as this town, they'll come around, they just need to get to know the real you. Show them who you are in here," he laid his hand on her heart. "I fell in love with her and they will too."

They exchanged a few soft kisses, "You're so good to me. You're going to be late."

"I could play hooky, but I made a promise. I love you, try and get some rest. And you never opened this," he sat the small red box with the blue ribbon next to her after taking it out of the bedside drawer.

"I'd forgotten about it," she smiled. Lifting the box, a key was nestled inside. "A key? To what?"

Robin grinned, "The nursery. With all the excitement with the boys last night, I wanted you to be able to go in there on your own. Maggie helped me put it together and the boys put in their touches too. I figured when you get a look, you can add and change things. I want the baby to have everything she needs."

Tears prickled her eyes, "You put together a nursery? Where?"

Robin smiled, "On the other side of the closet. I put a few coats up to hide the door. You'll let me know what you think when I get home."

Regina's heart fluttered, "Okay."

"You know, we haven't even mentioned names," he said as he pressed his lips to her belly.

Regina hummed, "I have a few ideas."

"Yea? Like?"

"Maybe we should talk when you get home."

He leaned in and kissed her slow and long. He glanced at his watch, "You got it. I've gotta get going and the boys are probably in some need of a push. I love you," he kissed her and grabbed his jacket and briefcase on the way out of the door.

Regina heard the footsteps down the steps, Robin rushing the boys to clean up the kitchen, the car start, and the rumbling of the engine as it disappeared from the front yard.

Alone, she went to pee and laid back down. Sleep plagued her and she snuggled into the warmth where Robin slept and drifted off.

Robin entered the teacher's lounge after a whirlwind of a morning with the children. They were making a rollercoaster out of Legos and it had been an eventful project. The kids were enthusiastic about it but impatient about putting all the pieces together. The first hour or so, the kids had been invested and helpful. The rest of the time they fought over whose turn it was to put a piece on. Then, it escalated to crying and complaints.

Drained, he put another pot of coffee on and sat down and closed his eyes. At the moment, he was alone, and he needed just a few minutes of silence. When the pot was done brewing, the headache was subsiding, and his ears had stopped ringing.

Maggie found him there sipping on coffee massaging his temple with his fingers, "Second round of coffee? Looks like somebody had an eventful morning," she said.

Robin grunted, "The rollercoaster idea may not have been the best one. I had the kids and then the building began, and the whining started. We made it through but, I think next time, I'll opt for something else."

Laughing, she pulled out her lunch from the fridge and joined him at the table. "Well, enthusiastic first and second graders tend to lose interest pretty quickly."

Robin bit into his sandwich and guzzled more coffee. "Tell me."

"How's Regina settling in?"

Robin swallowed and wiped his mouth with a napkin, "It's only been one day. The boys entertained her last night. I guess we'll see how she handled her first day when I get home. I'll call her when I'm done eating."

Nodding, she said, "It'll take a while for her to adjust. Is she okay?"

"With what?"

"Robin, she's been used to being cuffed to a bed or put in a cell under constant supervision. Giving her all that room at the house, she might struggle and go a little crazy."

Cursing, he drank more coffee and felt the caffeine settle into his veins. "I hadn't thought of that. I spent most of yesterday shopping, the kids were distracting her, and then we went to bed," he smirked for second remembering their hot and heavy sexual adventures.

"Word of advice," she said unaware of his smirk. "When you call her, just talk to her. Don't make it seem like you're checking up on her."

"Thanks," he said and laid a hand on hers. "Thanks, Maggie for always sticking with me and giving her a chance. I know you still have your reservations but, I promise you, she's nothing like what the media portrays her to be."

Maggie put down her fork and said, "I know that she wasn't responsible for what her husband did. It's gonna take a little time, Robin. She was pretending to be someone else and we have to learn who she is."

He picked at his napkin, "I know, and she had good reason. Henry always came first, that much I knew. I respected her and I trusted her to know what was best."

"It's going to take some of us to accept what happened. Nothing like this has ever happened here. The fact that she's decided to stay is going to take some time to get used to. The media isn't going to back off for a long time," she said.

Sipping his coffee, his head throbbed. "I know, I still have journalists calling for interviews. I've kept it to myself. I don't want to upset her, especially with how close she is to the end of the pregnancy."

Maggie took his hand, "It'll be this way for a bit, all we can do is be supportive. I know some who question the judge's decision. Some who gossip and spread rumors, but they know you love her. They know you plan to keep her around, and they respect you."

"They may respect me, but they still give Henry dirty looks. Even Ryder won't let Carl and Penny hang out with Henry anymore unless I'm with them. They don't trust him, and they don't know how to act around him. The other day at the market, Ashley and Belle turned down the other aisle to get away from us."

"They took it hard that you lied to them, Robin. They liked Regina straight off and when they learned the truth, they got scared. They can't even imagine what kind of life Regina has led," she said.

Robin rubbed his eyes, "I don't like thinking about it. It physically hurts me to think about it. I see her every day and the scars, the guarded look in her eyes, it's enough to make me sick. I'm trying to figure out how I'm going to deal with it and keep it from touching her."

Maggie nodded, "It's painful and she went through something you'll never understand. All you can do is be there for her. Listen when and if she decides to tell you, and to be there for Henry. He admires you."

"He's an amazing kid, I love him," Robin said absently rubbing his chest. "I love both of them."

"I'll always be here for you and I'm willing to give her a chance despite everything. She needs friends. She's got one in me and Henry has me too," she smiled.

Robin took her hand and kissed it, "Thank you, Maggie. I'm gonna ask her to marry me."

Maggie nodded, "I figured as much when you moved her into the house, and you put together the nursery. You don't do that for just anyone. I see it when you talk about her. She's it for you. I didn't want to say this, but you never felt like this with Marian. I could see how different they are to you."

"I know. I try not to think of Marian and what we had. The divorce was final weeks ago and Marian went back to Africa. Regina's husband died making her a widow. So, there's nothing holding us back from getting married. I want to wait until the baby comes to get married and make us a family. Settle in some, but I'm going to ask her. This weekend."

"You have David and I. You know that. I hope you'll be happy."

"Thanks, Maggie. I owe you everything. You saved my life, and you've been the best friend anyone could ask for. I owe you and David my life."

"Nonsense. We love you and we'll love them too. Get some rest and try not to drive yourself crazy with the kids," she teased as she left the room.

Tears gathered in her eyes as she looked back at Robin. He was in for a world of struggle and hurt, but also love and happiness.

Regina took her time making herself breakfast by turning on the radio and enjoying the alone time. When she sat down to eat, she awkwardly looked around feeling odd being completely alone. Henry was at school and for the first time in a while, she didn't have anything to do.

When she finished eating, she washed the dishes for something to do and headed upstairs. With her new key in hand, she opened the nursery door and stood in the doorway in awe.

Robin and Maggie went all out in here, she thought. The walls were painted a pale green with white trim. Forest animals were framed behind trees and grass. There was a cherry wood changing table next to the closet. With the doors open, shelves held blankets, diapers, bottles, and little stacks of clothes.

The mattress to the crib was covered in the same pale green as the walls. A skirt surrounded the bottom in a lacey white. The wood the same color as the changing table. Her favorite thing in the room was the rocking chair glider in the corner by the window.

A dresser lined the other wall. Atop it was forest animal figurines in different poses around a picture frame ready to put in the first twelve months of baby pictures. On one wall, letters painted in red spelled out, BABY GIRL.

It looked like they'd put on shelves at different levels on the walls. One held a baby doll, another held ABC blocks stacked in a pyramid, and another held a picture of Robin, Henry, and Roland in one picture. It looked like they'd taken it outside of the old house. Another picture held Regina sitting at a piano, a picture she hadn't seen in years.

Tears spilled over her cheeks as she walked around the room and her fingertips danced along each piece of furniture. The rug in front of the crib had a family of lions sleeping together over a starry night.

She set down in the rocking chair and rocked slowly with her hands on her belly. The window overlooked the water and she let herself daydream. Daydream about raising her baby here in this house and seeing Henry run around with Roland. Holidays by the water and a house full of people.

Catching herself, she sighed. It had been her dream for years to settle in one place and never move. She was tired of running and starting over. Tired of uprooting Henry and having to meet new people. It was time to set down roots and she hoped that she could do that slowly in Camden.

With a content smile on her face, she closed her eyes, and hummed to the baby as she continued to rock and daydream.

Robin and the boys stopped at Granny's to pick up food on their way home. Armed with enough food to feed an army, they arrived at the house. The SUV wasn't in the drive, he guessed Regina left into town. When they entered the kitchen, the note read:

WENT FOR A DRIVE

BE BACK SOON

LOVE, REGINA

Robin sent the boys upstairs to change and get washed up for dinner. He opened the dishwasher to see the dishes added. Walking into the living room, Regina had left the TV on and the DVD had stopped whatever movie she'd been watching.

A book left open on the table revealed she'd started The Prince and the Pauper. A blanket she'd wrapped herself inlay in a bundle on the couch. Picking up his cell, he phoned her. "Hello?"

"Hi, we just got home."

Regina sounded distracted, "Oh, I thought I'd beat you. I'll be home soon."

"We picked up dinner," he said.

"Oh, good. I'm starving." It sounded like she moved the phone to the side and said, "Thank you, I'll fill this out and get it back to you as soon as I can." A pause, "Yes, that's fine." Then to Robin, "I'm on my way," she said.

Before he could respond, the line went dead, and he looked at it in confusion.

Twenty minutes later, Regina came in with a stack of papers in her arms. "Hi," she kissed him. "I'm sorry I took so long. I have so much to tell you."

Robin led her to the kitchen table and set a plate in front of her after taking the stack of papers and setting them aside. He sat next to her as the boys stuffed their faces with chicken, mashed potatoes, green beans, and biscuits from Church's Chicken.

"Hey, boys. How was school?" For ten minutes, she heard their adventurous day as they all ate. Henry had received an A on his science project and Roland was the class leader for the day. When the boys were done eating, they ran upstairs after being told to do their homework.

"So, what did you want to tell me?"

Regina set her plate aside and drank the tea he'd brewed for her. "First, I went to talk to Gold. Unfortunately, I can't teach in Camden because I'm a felon. I worked so hard for that teaching degree and now I can't use it."

Robin took her hand, "I'm sorry, love."

"It was a blow for sure, but he offered to hire me on as a tutor. The only drawback is that its minimum wage and the hours are less than part-time. I think it was a pity offer, really."

"I'm sure that's not true," he said. "You were an amazing addition to the staff and the program you created increased literacy scores. You were an asset," he argued.

"You're so sweet to stick up for me," she said. "I felt sorry for myself and I drove to the pier. I sat down and looked out at the water for a little while. I had to pee, so I walked to Marco's. While I was on my way, I passed an empty shop," she said smiling.

Robin tried to envision the shop she was talking about. It could be the old hardware store, but he couldn't get the image clear in his mind. "Okay."

"Well, I just happened to look in the window when a woman spotting me looking through the window. I figured she thought that I was trying to break in given my celebrity status," she said pursing her lips.

"Regina…"

"I'm kidding, she interrupted. "So, she asked me what I was looking for and I told her that the shop caught my eye. It just so happens that she knows the landlord and they let me take a look inside." She took a drink.

"Why did you want to look inside a shop?"

"My mother owned a shop when I was a kid. She sold jewelry and women's clothing. Slowly, they added art and even a deli. I spent a lot of my childhood helping out and working after school. So, thought that maybe I could do the same."

Robin smiled, "Really? You want to start your own business? That's amazing."

Regina grinned, "I'm nervous, but I went to city hall and filled out an application for a permit. Now, I'd need a co-signer and the funds to put a down payment on the building. I'd have to plan out a business plan and figure out what vendors to use. It'll take time and with the baby coming, I'll have my hands full."

"So, I'll help you," he said leaning over and kissing her. "I'll co-sign and we'll do it together. The boys are big enough to help and we could spend time together as a family. It could help you with the people in Camden too. There's no better way to get to know someone than to walk into their shop. It's brilliant."

"Really? I'm not crazy?"

"No," he took her hand. "If this will make you happy, I'll help you. We have time and you can take your time getting it all setup. I'm so proud of you, Regina. You're not letting this mess define you. You fought back and you've dealt with so much. I just want you to be happy."

He framed her face with his hands and kissed her deeply. "I want to make you happy."

"You do. Robin, the nursery is beautiful. The artwork on the wall from Roland and the pictures. It's perfect. I spent hours in there today daydreaming. I love it," she told him.

"Anything else you want, you let me know. We have time to welcome this beautiful baby into the world. I want to give you everything."

Regina asked, "What do you think about naming the baby Robin?"

Robin's brow furrowed. "Why Robin?"

"Because," she kissed his cheek. "You saved my life, and I'd love to give this baby a name worthy of the man you are."

Touched, he swallowed the lump in his throat. "I'd be honored to share my name with her. Regina, I love you." He embraced her and buried his face in her hair.