Author's Note: I've never written for swanfire before so I hope my characterization is okay.

Chapter 2

Neal walked into Granny's and saw where Robin was sitting. He walked over and slid in the booth. "Hey. You wanted to see me."

"Thanks for coming," Robin said. "I'm about to do something and I need your help with it."

Neal leaned in closer. "This sounds serious," he said. "Whatever it is, I'm in."

The two of them had become friends ever since being back in Storybrooke. For Neal, Robin had been a great influence for Henry. He even was instrumental in helping him rekindle things with Emma.

"I'm finally doing it and proposing to Regina," he said. Neal laughed.

"It's about time. I was wondering what took you so long," Neal said. Robin chuckled.

"Yeah well, I expected you to be on one knee proposing to Emma by now. What's taking you so long?" Robin questioned.

"I want to but I'm not sure Emma is ready yet. We haven't talked about it. I'm sure Henry would love for us to be married right now. Wait, did Henry ask you about marrying Regina?"

"It might have come up once or twice. This was completely my decision. These past two years made me realize that I want Regina to remain in my life...in Roland's life. I love her and Henry. I want to make it official."

Neal smirked. "You're alright in my book. Of course Henry will be excited at having the famous Robin Hood as his stepdad. So, what do you need me to do?"

"Hide the ring. I can't have it at home or Regina will find it. Snow and Regina are shopping for baby clothes as we speak. That gives me time to find the perfect ring for her."

"So I guess I'm the best man," Neal said.

"That you are my friend," Robin said. Robin paid for the lunch. They went to the jewely store and immeadiately Robin felt overwhelmed.

Neal patted Robin on the back. "I'm sure whatever you get Regina will be fine. What does she like?"

"Something simple and elegant," he responded.

They spent the next hour looking at rings. Robin finally found the one he felt suited Regina. Once they were outside the store, Robin handed the ring box to Neal.

"I'm proposing this weekend. I'll come by Saturday morning and get it from you. All she has to say is yes. And one more thing, don't tell anyone. I only told Snow that I needed her to keep Regina distracted for a few hours."

"Got it. You can count on me," Neal assured.

Neal arrived to an empty apartment. He put the ring in a box and hid it deep into the corner of the closet. No one was going to find it there.

He heard the door open a few hours and heard Emma was calling his name. He came out the bedroom. He kissed her hello before helping her out of her jacket.

"How was your day?" he asked her.

"Not too bad," Emma said. "Just some noise complaints. Minor stuff."

"Where's Henry?"

"At Regina's. He wanted to spend some time with her," Emma answered. "We have the rest of the day to ourselves. What do you want to do?"

He snaked his arms around Emma bringing her close. "I have an idea."

She let out a laugh as she played with his shirt. "Do you know? What did you have in mind?"

He pretended to think before carrying her over his shoulder. She let out a squeal as Neal carried to the bedroom.