Really Short one, but i promise i'm back to writing properly now so hopefully it won't take as long next time.
"Gina." Regina looked up and noticed the head poking out the top of the crib in the corner, she smiled at the boy who looked concerned. "Sad Gina?" Regina chuckled,
"No sweetie, I'm very happy." Neal smiled and lifted his arms to be held. "Shall we go see how you're papa is doing? You need to keep your distance cause your papa is sick." Neal nodded convincing Regina that he was a responsible young man who could listen to rules. Regina knew better, Neal would disobey the minute her head was turned. She lifted the boy from the crib and snuggled him close to her, revelling in the warmth he provided. She heard David cough and turned to walk to the bedroom, leaning in the doorway she held Neal out for David to see.
"Hey little man! Don't let him get too close Regina. I don't want him to get sick."
"I know, I'm keeping him at arm's length, I just thought you'd want to see him." She lifted Neal's chubby little arm to wave at his father,
"Hi, Daddy!"
"You been good for Gina kiddo?" Neal nodded eagerly and burrowed into Regina's neck.
"He's been great, easier than you really. How are you feeling now?"
"Better for sure, did Emma go to work?"
"Yeah she just left, why? Did you want something?" David smiled,
"No, I was just going to talk to her but it'll keep." Regina nodded and lifted Neal again,
"How about we get you some lunch little man?" Neal grinned manically and Regina smiled and turned to David once more, "How about you? Think you could go for some soup and crackers?"
David nodded, "Could you bring some medication too?" Regina smiled and nodded,
"I'll be back soon."
Regina left the bedroom with Neal on her hip, thoughts running through her head as she manoeuvred the toddler into a high chair and started in the sandwiches and soup for David. She can't possibly like David that way right? There's no way. She was so inside her own head that she hadn't heard the door opening, someone walking into the kitchen and almost had a heart attack when a hand landed on her shoulder.
"Emma?! What are you doing?!" Emma was wide-eyed and wary of the spooked brunette,
"I came home for lunch."
"Oh right."
"You okay Regina, you seemed pretty deep in thought, anything I can help with?" Regina hesitated but thought this wasn't something you could hide from your best friend who pretty much already knew.
"I think I'm in love with David." Emma smiled and started tearing up, "Oh god Emma, I'm sorry. This is so messed up." Regina had covered her face and tears had started falling down her face. Emma rushed around the kitchen island she'd been leaning on and wrapped her arms around her upset friend.
"It's not messed up Gina, I just want you both to be happy and if that means together then I can't wait to see how this goes. Have you told him?" Regina looked up shocked not only at Emma's confession but at the ridiculous notion that she would actually tell him.
"No I haven't and I probably won't Emma, he was married to Snow White for god's sake, why would he ever look at me like that." Regina hissed out so David wouldn't hear. "Speaking of, he wanted to talk to you, you should head in while I finish up the soup." Emma looked like a kicked puppy but moved to the bedroom door before knocking and entering. Regina sighed and looked at the boy still sitting patiently in his highchair. "Sorry Neal, here you go." She placed a plate in front of him with the sandwiches. Neal looked up at her and smiled before starting to eat. Regina smiled softly enjoying spending time around a child again.