A/N: I hope you all enjoy this final instalment! Big thanks to Charlotte Ashmore for all her help!

Disclaimer: Once Upon A Time and all character's and familiar dialogue from the show belong to Disney/ABC and the show's brilliant creators and writers. No profit is being made from this just having fun with my favorite show.

4

I'm Giving You All My Love

Regina gasped as she watched a bright light pulse between her and Henry as his lips touched her forehead; the same familiar light that had washed through the Enchanted Forest, telling everyone, including Regina, that True Love had prevailed over her evil. The Queen gazed at her son, feeling a strange tug pulling her forward; as if beckoning her back through the mirror, back to her life. Back to Henry and Snow and Robin and Roland. Regina sucked in a breath, unable to resist the pull of her family's love. Even Snow, who she was sure would be nothing more than an acquaintance to her now, had admitted she wanted her home. What's more, Regina had come to realize that Snow's life was not as perfectly black and white as she'd always believed. Her step daughter had always said she could see the person Regina used to be, but it wasn't until now that Regina realized Snow had suffered just as much as she had from the mistakes she'd made as a girl. Maybe, if she went back, they really could start over.

The former Queen took one last look around the serene pasture. This had been the place of hope, for awhile it was the only place she could really be herself. On her horse, racing through the woods as Rocinante's hooves drummed underneath her, freeing her from her mother's violent hand and choking expectations as she tried to twist Regina's life into her own. Now, everything was different. Her mother was gone, for better or worse, and she wasn't alone anymore. She had a family. Finally, after an eternity of searching, she had a loving group of people who accepted her and loved her for who she was, scarred heart and all.

As she begin to step toward the mirror, letting love's force tether her back to her body, her eyes locked on Daniel. Instantly she broke away from the pull, running to him as tears trickled down her face. She knew now she had much to live for, but the thought of losing him a third time nearly tore her heart in two. He was her first love, the one who had gotten her through so much more than she could ever repay him for. Without his love and support, Regina scarcely believed she would have a life to go back to. She couldn't believe she was really thinking of leaving him.

"I'm sorry…" she murmured, burying her face in his chest once more, "But-"

Daniel cut her off with a passionate kiss, his strong arms wrapping securely around her as he hugged her for the last time before guiding her back to the mirror. "It's okay 'Gina," he smiled that sweet, understanding smile that still made her knees go weak. "When I said I wanted you to love again, I meant it. As much as I would love to stay here with you forever, you have too much to live for. Too many who love you and need you in their lives. I would never dream of keeping you from them," he said tenderly, stroking her thick raven hair.

Regina grinned and hugged him once more, "But what about you?" she asked, almost afraid to leave him alone by himself.

The stable boy simply laughed and caressed her face, "I'll always be here 'Gina, watching over you and your family. And when you're ready, we'll be together again, and I can lead you all to your eternity. But for now, its time to to live with everything you have, and everyone you love." He kissed her forehead, "Enjoy it, my love, you have a very bright future ahead of you."

"I will," she breathed, stepping closer to the mirror, "Good bye, Daniel, I'll never forget you." She kissed him on last time before stepping through the mirror, and once again, everything went black.

Henry sat on the side of the bed, trying to quell the tears rising in his eyes when, several minutes after his kiss, she still wasn't awake, "Please Mom...I can't...I can't lose you." he wrapped his arms around her and shut his eyes, praying to whoever would listen that they would bring his mom back to him.

Suddenly, he felt a soft hand brushing through his hair. "Oh Henry," cooed a familiar voice, "You'll never lose me."

Henry's eyes popped open and he shot upright, hazel eyes glinting with happy tears when they locked on his mother's brown ones, open and alight with pleasure. "Mom!" he nearly screamed, throwing his arms around her and nuzzling his face in her neck as he tried to choke back a relieved sob, "Oh Mom...I thought…I thought I'd never…" Regina simply hugged him tighter and kissed his head, loving the feeling of her baby boy in her arms again.

Just then, the machines started beeping incessantly, sensing Regina was returning to normal and Whale rushed in to see what all the commotion was about, "What in-" he started before his eyes landed on Regina, "Oh, Your Majesty, you're awake!" he enthused, smiling at the scene before him as he moved to check the machines, "How are you feeling?"

Regina smiled softly at the doctor, "Tired, but good, Whale; thank you. And please, just call me Regina."

Viktor smiled tentatively. "Ok Your...er...Regina," he obliged, crossing over to the bed so he could more closely examine his patient. "Henry, can you move over for a minute?" he asked as he took the stethoscope from around his neck and prepared to check Regina's vitals. Henry pouted a bit, tempted to cling to his mother, but Regina gently ruffled his hair and he moved to her opposite side.

Whale smiled and went through the various procedures, assessing her injuries and checking her blood pressure to make sure she was healing well. He felt her ribs, and nodded encouragingly when she said the pain was only slight, about a three on a scale of one to ten. They were still a bit bruised, but Gold and Emma's spell had worked wonders to speed her recovery. Her fractured wrist was no longer broken, and neither was her ankle, though when she tried to stand, she flopped back on the bed, still weak from all she'd endured. When he lifted the ace bandage around her head and took another x ray with the portable machine, he was pleasantly surprised to see the concussion was almost fully healed, as well as the fracture in her skull.

"Follow my finger Regina," he requested, happy to report that her vision seemed normal. "Any dizziness? Nausea?"

Regina shook her head as she wrapped her uncasted wrist around her son, "Just a lot of fatigue," she sighed good naturedly.

"Well, if you're up for visitors, there's a lot of people here that would love to see you," he coaxed.

At that, Regina beamed. Her family was waiting for her. "Of course," she grinned, "Just...try to make sure they don't all stampede in here like wild animals will you? I don't have the energy to corral them yet."

The boys laughed.

"As you wish milady," Whale smiled, winking at her as he bowed before exiting the room.

But despite Regina's warning, that's precisely what happened. Everyone swarmed her doorway at once, and poor Whale was left in the dust without even uttering more than one word. As soon as he said her name, everyone surged toward her room, not caring about anything else he had to say. Everyone fought to be the first one in, but it was Roland who managed to squeeze his way past everyone.

"Gina!" he giggled enthusiastically, bounding to her bed and hugging Henry in thanks when he helped the little rascal climb up so he was closer to Regina.

The former queen laughed and her heart swelled further at the sight of the little boy, "Hello, Roland," she grinned, scooting over as he nestled himself in her side. He cautiously reached toward her waist, wanting to hug her but afraid it might somehow hurt her. He gave a happy squeal when Regina nodded her approval.

"You's awake!" the little boy exclaimed giddily, "I missed you, 'Gina," he admitted shyly, handing her a black and white panda teddy bear and grinning up at her in an adorable lopsided smile that proudly showcased his dimples. "I gots you a pwesent sos you can gets better quicker."

Regina took the bear and wrapped her free arm around him, leaving the other around her firstborn, who was slowly beginning to doze on her shoulder. "I love it," she beamed, kissing his forehead.

Satisfied, the boy curled into her side and closed his eyes contentedly.

"I missed you too baby," Regina cooed, pulling him in. For a moment she was content to lie there, arms around both her boys, sun shining through the open blinds of the hospital window. She'd longed for this her whole life, to have children that loved her as she did them, that only saw her as Mom, and no one else. She was determined to relish in it for as long as it lasted. Regina slowly closed her eyes and begin to drift to sleep, but just before she could slip away, a rich voice broke the peaceful silence.

"Good to see you awake dearie," Gold said, coming quietly into the room. "The lads really missed you."

Regina's eyes lazily fluttered open and she tried to focus on her former teacher, "Gold?" she asked, slightly surprised to see him there so early.

The sorcerer placed both of his elegant spinner's hands on the gold handle of his cane, leaning forward with his ever present smirk and a twinkle in his whiskey colored eyes. "I did think you had more sense than to run blindly into the street where there are things that can do damage to your person."
Regina arched a dark brow at him and smiled, his quip rolling off her back. Nothing could rid her of her joyous mood, not even her cantankerous mentor and his dry wit. "As I recall, that wasn't covered in our lessons together."
"Common sense, dearie," he said, moving to the side of the bed. "Really, Regina, how are you feeling?"

Regina's playful gaze softened at the sincere sentiment in the pawnbroker's voice. "Pretty good thanks to you and…" she paused, still trying to untangle her thoughts about the Charmings' daughter. But… she had saved her life...partly, anyway. "And Emma." she finished. Then she arched an eyebrow, her sable eyes glinting mischieviously, "How long have you been here Gold? You look like hell," she jeered with a smirk.

Gold laughed, "Oh really, dearie? You looked in a mirror lately?"

Regina swatted his arm, "Watch it Imp, or next time it'll be your bad leg I hit," she chuckled.

"As long as you're around to hit it dearie," he replied, a slight tender note creeping into his voice as he patted her knee.

Regina's eyes widened in pleasent surprise. So, Rumplestiltskin really did have a soft side. "You wouldn't have any fun otherwise." she jested instead, sticking her tongue out.

"I hate to break up this little fun fest," Emma's tired voice interrupted, "but Belle's calling for you Gold," she reported, leaning against the doorframe.

The spinner sighed and pushed up off the bed, careful not to jostle it too much and wake the sleeping boys, "Get well dearie. I'll go see if I can get Whale to hand over those discharge papers."

Regina chuckled, "Just don't whip his ass too hard to get them ok? And...thanks...again."

Gold smiled, "No promises dearie," he smirked, "and any time." Then he disappeared into the hallway.

Once he was gone, it was just Emma and Regina; well, minus the sleeping boys, one of which was now unconsciously drooling on her shoulder. The blonde smiled at the sight of her son curled up next to his ebony haired mother. He looked so peaceful and happy settled there, and Emma hated to disturb the peace.

Just as she was turning to leave, the mayor called, "Miss Swan?" as if she knew there was something Emma wanted to say, and was impatient to get it over with. Emma was about to ignore her; she was dreading this conversation in the first place, and if Regina was going to be snippy about it, then it really wasn't worth the stress.

But then her tone softened and she said, "Emma." It made the blonde's ears prick, and she made no move to take another step, but she also didn't turn back around.

"Come on Emma," Regina coaxed again, "I won't bite. Much."

Emma could hear the joking smirk that was surely playing on the brunette's lips. She didn't know why, but getting back to their old banter helped her feel less clammy about this whole situation. Slowly, she took a deep breath and turned around. And sure enough, Regina was smirking.

"That's better. I was beginning to think we were going to have this whole conversation and all I would have to look at would be that hideous red monstrosity you call a jacket."

Emma shot the mayor a tentative half smile before her face turned somber, "Look Regina, I-"

But the former Queen shook her head and held up her hand to stop the blonde from going on what she was sure would be another fumbled jaunt of endless apologies that she had no interest in tolerating, "Don't." she said simply. "You don't have to apologize again. In fact, I'd really rather you not."

Emma's brows scrunched together. If she didn't want an apology, what was Emma supposed to do? "You would?" she asked, slightly offended. She didn't want to go back to being the "other mother" or the daughter of Regina's enemies. Tentative as it was, she'd enjoyed the camaraderie she and the brunette had shared as they rescued Henry and defeated Regina's bitch of a sister Zelena. But how were they supposed to get back to that if Regina wasn't willing to hear her out?

"I would."

"Regina-"

"I get it Emma," the older woman finished, cutting her off again.

The blonde blinked, not quite registering the mayor's words. "Huh? Get what?"

Regina sighed and rolled her eyes, "Why you brought the dead broad back."

Emma bit her lip to keep from laughing at the quip. "You do?" she asked, eyes widening slightly in surprise.

Regina sniffed. Yes, she was a Charming alright. "Contrary to what you might believe, yes I do. She was an innocent woman who had done nothing wrong, and you only wished to spare her life. Sound about right?"

Emma shook her head, "So, does this mean…?"

"That I forgive you? Not quite. I said I understood Emma, but as you may know, it's very hard for me to forgive. Especially when the only happy ending that seems to fall in the path of your family and their do-gooding, is mine."

Emma nodded, her green eyes slightly evident with hurt, but also with understanding. "I get it." she said, "I can't say I've forgiven all my foster families for what they did to me either, so I know its not always as simple as my parents make it seem."

Regina bit her lip at the mention of Emma in foster care. Yet another person she had inadvertently caused pain to when all she was trying to do was find a happy ending. "I'm not saying we can't move past this, Emma. I have to admit, it was nice to be on the same side against Her Green Bitchiness for once," Regina retorted.

Emma snorted, "I know what you mean."

"It's just...going to take a little time."

Emma smiled, "I understand, Regina." She moved to get up, but before stepping out into the hallway, she turned around and playfully winked. As she turned, she very nearly collided with her mother. "Mom! I thought you and Dad were sleeping in this morning?" she asked, eyeing her accusingly.

"Well, your father's trying to sleep in, although I don't think Neal is going to let him," she

said with a cheeky grin, the barest hint of a blush staining the apples of her cheeks.

Emma chuckled and squeezed her mother's shoulder, nodding as she left the room. She knew Mary Margaret wouldn't be there, leaving David at home alone with the baby, without a good reason. Regina watched her silently, one imperious brow perched in askance. Mary Margaret sighed and moved closer to the bed to sit in the chair that had seen more visitors in the past twenty four hours than in the last 28 years alone.

"How are you feeling?" she asked, cringing at the timid note in her voice.

"Pretty well, all things considered."

"I'm glad…" Mary Margaret smiled before trailing off.

Regina let her sit in a moment of uncomfortable silence before sighing wearily. "Did

you mean what you said? When you came to see me earlier?"

"You heard me?" Snow asked incredulously. Whale had encouraged them all to talk to her, but she'd never let herself believe Regina was actually listening. Otherwise she didn't feel as though she could have poured her heart out so freely.

"I did, Snow, and I have to say it surprised me. But it also made me realize that Daniel and I weren't the only ones hurt by your betrayal. You were too" she admitted. "I didn't...I never thought about that until last night."

Mary Margaret reached out and laid her hand against Regina's, squeezing reassuringly as she met her eyes. "I did. I meant every word, Regina, and I think if we can put the past behind us we have a bright future of being...if not family...at least friends."

Regina smiled and cautiously squeezed back, "I think...I think I'd like that. It won't be easy, but, if you really will let me accept that second chance, I'd like to try and take it."

Mary Margaret sat back, a sweet smile on her face, encouraged that this time Regina would accept everything she was offering. A knock on the open doorway drew her attention away from her stepmother.

"Hey, how's my boy? He ready to go home or has he settled in?" Robin asked, ducking his head sheepishly and wishing his tongue wasn't trying to stick to the roof of his mouth when he saw the way his son had nuzzled into Regina's embrace. He locked eyes with her and smiled tentatively. God, even in a hospital gown with bedhead, she looked flawless, "Hi." he stuttered lamely.

Mary Margaret rose to her feet, her gaze swinging back and forth between the two. "Well, I will come by to see you later, Regina. It's not a good idea to leave David at home...alone...with Neal for too long. Call me if you need anything."

"I will, dear...and, Snow?"

"Yes?"

"Thank you."

Mary Margaret smiled and left the room, leaving a very anxious outlaw behind. One that didn't quite know what to do with his hands as he shoved them deep within his pockets and moved to stand beside his battered love. "I'm sorry," fell from his lips before he was able to clamp them shut and he grimaced at how pathetic he must sound.

"It's fine, Robin. We don't need to discuss this now," she said, nuzzling her nose against Roland's wild curls in an effort to hold herself together. She didn't want to look into those moss green eyes as he came to tell her it was over. After what she'd been through, her walls were down and she didn't want him to see her already damaged heart raw and bleeding.

He sighed in frustration and raked a hand through his short blonde hair. "No! It's not fine, Regina. I need to explain…"

"There's nothing to explain, Robin. You have your family back together and there is no room for me between you and Marian. Roland needs his mother and that's not me," she said, never raising her voice, not wanting to disturb her children. How was she ever going to let the little treasure in her arms go again? Her lips trembled before she steeled her resolve and pressed them into a thin line of determination.

"It seems I have you at a disadvantage, milady, one that will stop you from running away from me this time," he said with a wry grin as he sat down beside her on the bed, watching carefully that he didn't sit on his son's feet. He was slowly regaining his confidence in the face of her calm demeanor. He'd never shied away from her before and he wasn't about to start now. "Look at me," he commanded softly when she looked away.

Her eyes were dark sable pools of trepidation as she peeked at him from beneath her lashes. "Say what you have come to say, outlaw, and be done with it," she said, digging deep to draw on her years of being the queen. "It seems I have no choice but to listen."

His sly smile was her only warning as he slipped his hand around her nape and drew her forward, his warm lips claiming hers in a tender kiss, trying to convey the wealth of emotions that leapt up to steal his breath. She couldn't push him away, both of her arms occupied with holding her sons. She tried to resist...or at least she was trying to convince herself that she was...but felt herself yielding and returning his kiss, her lips soft as they molded to his.

"I love you, Regina," he murmured against the corner of her mouth before drawing back just enough to meet her gaze. "I want you, my love, no one else."

"I know you do, Robin, but you have a wife, your True Love. You can't have both," she said miserably, hugging her children closer in an effort to protect herself. Perhaps if she could wrap herself in their love for her she could hold on to the last piece of her broken heart.

Robin sighed, sensing her inner turmoil. Her caressed her face and brought her chin up so she was looking into his eyes, "Actually, I don't."

"Don't what?" Regina asked, her voice trembling as she tried to keep the tears pooling in her eyes from falling.

"Have both. I left Marian, Regina. I don't love her; I love you," he stated simply, praying that she would believe him. "Once, she was all that I wanted or needed, but she died. She died and I picked up the pieces of my heart and my life and I went on for my son. I found you, Regina, and you brought happiness not just to me, but to Roland as well. You showed me how to love again and I can't give up on that."

Regina felt hope take wing in her breast, stealing her breath and making her heart take flight. "But Roland needs his mother. Even if you decide to be with me, he needs to know his mother."

"And he will. Marian can be his mother without her having to be with me. He barely remembers her, if at all. He-"

"Don't wants that lady! 'Gina's my mama," Roland piped up suddenly. Both adults glanced at him as he stifled a huge yawn and he clutched at the arm holding him.

Robin gaped at his child, clinging to Regina as though she were his only beacon in the dark of night. "Um...Roland, you know that Regina isn't your mother. Your mother was returned to us just days ago, remember? She isn't dead as we've thought all these years."

"No! 'Gina's my mama. She's the one who spends time with me and cuddles me and reads to me and takes me for ice cream, not that lady. 'Gina loves me, she told me so. I wants her to be my mama. That lady came here to take 'Gina from me, Daddy," he said sorrowfully, his liquid brown eyes filling with tears.

Regina lifted his little chin to meet her gaze, her own eyes full of tears for the child's heartbreak. "Roland, sweetie, I will always be here for you. I know you're scared and unsure right now, but you need to give Marian a chance."

Roland ducked his head and wiped at his eyes before stubbornly lifting his chin and glaring at his father. "Don'ts you love 'Gina too? If you love her and yous my daddy, then she's my mama."

"I do, little man. I love her very much," he said softly. He slipped his hand over Regina's and lifted it to his lips. "But I don't love her because you love her. I love her because she touched my heart and made me love again...something I never thought to feel again."

"But, Robin…" Regina began, struggling to find the words to make him see reason.

"It all comes down to you, my darling," he said, twining his fingers with hers. "If you'll have me. I choose you, Regina, I will always now and forevermore choose you," he said, leaning forward to brush his lips to her. "Marry me. Marry me and I promise I'll never again give you a reason to doubt my love for you."

Regina's eyes moistened again, but this time she let the tears fall, because this time, they were tears of joy. Robin's questions was one she'd only heard once. From Daniel. And after he died, it was question she'd never thought she'd hear again.

Roland turned his wide happy smile on her. "Yay! You's really gonna be my mama now. We's gonna make you so happy, 'Gina, and we can be together all the time and Daddy will smile more instead of going off alone to pout."

Regina laughed. "He pouts, does he?"

"Somethin' awful," the child said, rolling his eyes.

Robin shifted uncomfortably. "Roland, she hasn't said yes, yet."

She hugged Roland to her before letting him go to fist her hand in the outlaw's jacket, pulling him in for another kiss. "Yes," she whispered against his lips. "Yes, I'll marry you."

She pulled Robin closer, and kissed him, long and passionately, her tears intertwining with Robin's in happy bliss.

The End