Author's note : This is my second story in english so please forgive my errors and poor grammar.
He was gone. Her soulmate was ripped away from her again. Only this time she didn't feel any anger, only despair. As she was driving back to her house, Regina wondered if she was ever going to be happy more than a few weeks in a row. As much as she was thankful that Emma wanted to participate with operation mongoose, she didn't feel like doing anything for a while. As she closed the front door behind her, she felt her phone vibrating inside her pocket. It was Emma. She rejected the call and put her phone on the coffee table. She poured herself a glass of wine and sat on the couch. As she brought the glass close to her lips, she felt her composure slipping away. She closed her eyes as her throat was getting tighter.
Marian and Robin were holding Roland's little hands as they were walking on the side of the road. She turned to look at her husband and she could only see emptiness in his eyes. She bit her lip, trying to find something to say. "Mama, where are we going? Asked Roland" She forced a smile and sighed.
- I don't really know honey, but we're going to find a new place to live.
- Why isn't Regina coming with us?
Marian felt her heart race and she looked up to Robin. Tears were filling up his eyes. She hadn't seen him cry often. He had always been a strong man. He could handle any situation with hope and determination. This time was different. Marian thought quickly to find a simple explanation for Roland.
- Because Regina had to stay with Henry, she answered.
- Oh… said Roland leaning his head to the ground.
Marian took a deep breath. They soon arrived to that dinner that Regina had told them about. They say down and ordered quickly. When the waitress left, Robin took his head in his hands and rubbed his temples. "Robin I am sorry, said Marian." Robin kept his eyes on the table as he mumbled: "it's okay. It's not your fault." They stayed in silent for a brief moment. When the waitress came back it felt like a relief for both of them. She gave Roland his glass of milk and gave each of them a glass of water before she headed back for the kitchen. Robin noticed the newspaper that was on the table next to theirs and reached to grab it.
- We might be able to find a place to live in there.
- Robin, Marian insisted as she grabbed his hand to get his attention. I know it's hard and even if things are not as they used to be between us, we can handle this together.
- Of course, he assured. I just need some time.