Chapter 4

Robin could barely contain himself the next morning. He was too excited to see the look on Regina's face when he proposed tonight. He had the whole day planned. All he had to do was go over to Neal's and get the ring.

He stood in the kitchen doorway and watched as Regina fixed her coffee. She turned around feeling his gaze on her. "What?"

"Nothing. We're going to Granny's in a few. Why not get your coffee there?"

"I like mine better," she shot back. "Where's Roland?"

"He'll be down in a minute," he said. He walked over to her wrapping his arms around her waist.

"I love you. You know that right?" he said.

"Of course I do," she said turning around in his arms. "And I love you. You are one of the best things that ever happened to me." He kissed her before resting his forehead against hers.

"I don't know what I would do without you," he whispered.

"You won't ever have to find out," Regina said. They heard the doorbell ring and Roland screaming that he got the door. They heard Roland yell Henry's name and soon Emma and Neal's.

"I wasn't expecting them this morning," Regina said. Robin followed her into the foyer.

Regina greeted Henry and he went over to Robin and hugged him. Soon Regina and Emma walked into the living room leaving Robin and Neal.

Regina saw the joyous look in Emma's eye and smirked. "I hear congratulations are in order."

"You know….Henry," she responded. "When did he tell you?"

"Last night. I know I'm not supposed to know. Have you told Snow and David yet? Better yet, Rumple?" Regina inquired.

"No, we're telling them at once. It was Neal's idea," Emma said. "I still can't believe he did this although I kind of ruined the surprise. I found the ring early."

Regina snickered. "As always, your timing is impeccable." Emma rolled her eyes.

"Anyway, I'm happy for you and Neal. I'm sure Henry talked your ears off last night," Regina stated.

Emma laughed. "He did."

"May I see the ring?" Regina asked. She smiled when she saw it. "It's beautiful. You're a lucky girl."

Meanwhile, Neal was panicking again. "Robin, there's something I need to tell you. I haven't even told Emma yet. She was busy all morning."

Robin crossed his arms over his chest. "You don't have to ask. I'll be your best man. Although, I must admit it feels like you were trying to upstage me."

Neal rubbed the back of his head. "That's definitely not what I was trying to do. It's about-

"Robin," Regina called out. "Would you mind if Emma and Neal eat breakfast with us?"

"Of course not," Robin said. He looked at Emma. "Congratulations to the both of you."

"Thanks," Emma said.

"May I see the ring?" Robin asked.

"Um, that's not really…" Neal started to say. Emma nudged him in the stomach.

"Modest all of the sudden," Emma joked. She showed Robin the ring and Neal knew he was a dead man.

"The ring is lovely," Robin said. "You deserve it."

"Thanks again," she said. "I guess we need to go get the boys."

"I'll get them," Neal offered.

"Nope. We got it," Regina said much to Neal's chagrin. The moment they disappeared Robin rounded on Neal with a death glare.

"I can explain," Neal said.

"Explain how my soon-to-be fiancé's ring ended up on your girlfriend's finger," he said dangerously low.

Neal sighed. "She found it. I swear I thought I hid it where she wouldn't find it. I mean she was so excited and I didn't have the heart to crush her."

Robin growled a bit. "I can crush it for you. You had one job. What kind of best man are you?"

"I know. I know. I suck as the best man," Neal said. "I'm trying to do this without breaking Emma's heart. She hasn't taken that ring off yet."

"Think of something," Robin said. Neal huffed.

"Unless I saw it off, Emma isn't going to part with it." He saw the wheels turning in Robin's head. "Really? You expect to mutilate my fiancé."

Robin sighed. "No. Just fix this."

They heard voices and pretended like everything was okay. Minutes later, they were at Granny's. Neal could feel the intense glares coming from Robin. Everyone else was completely oblivious to the underline tension between the two.

Emma broke the silence while the others were still eating. "Can I ask a favor? Do you mind keeping Henry while we go tell our folks?"

"Sure," Regina said before Robin could protest. "It's not a problem."

"It's settled then," Emma said. She leaned her head on Neal's shoulder.

Neal briefly looked at Robin who was seething. "Yep, I'm going to die," Neal thought.

After breakfast, Emma called their parents. They agreed to meet at Snow and David's apartment. All of them were waiting for Emma or Neal to say something. Emma took the lead. She held Neal's hand and announced they were engaged.

Snow and Belle were the first to bombard Emma and pull her away from Neal. The rest of the time was a complete blur.

Regina could tell Robin was agitated but she couldn't put her finger on it. She went up to their bedroom and found him with his head in his hands.

"Robin," she said softly. "What's wrong?"

"Headache," he said still agitated. She squatted down in front of him.

"Lie down. Maybe sleep will help you," Regina suggested.

"Not really," he muttered.

"Tell me what you need then," Regina said.

He looked at her. "I'll be fine. I'll try sleeping." Regina gave him one more look before walking out the bedroom.