LONG LIVE OUTLAWQUEEN! I will try to post one more chapter before I go to Florida next week. THIS is SHORT but SWEET. Thanks for the lovely comments.

CHAPTER 5

Regina usually cleaned house on Sunday's. So, that's exactly what she did. She also stopped at the store on her way home from the diner for garlic bread makings and brownie mix. She'd do something easy with Roland tonight. After a few loads of laundry and some vacuuming she prepared the lasagna. Things had gone well at breakfast and she was looking forward to spending more time with Roland and of course his father. Things had escalated the other night between her and Robin and she couldn't help but think that physically she wanted more with him. He'd taken care of her needs and she wanted to do the same for him. She'd enjoyed it and it had been so long since a man touched her that way. She showered and changed around three and then packed up the lasagna. By three forty-five she was out the door and on her way to Robin's apartment. She pulled into the parking lot and text him that she was there. A few minutes later he came downstairs to help her bring everything up "Hello beautiful," he kissed her and pulled her in for a hug.

"Hi, how was your day?"

"Enjoyable but much better now," he said as he kissed her again. She handed him the lasagna and they headed upstairs.

Roland was watching a movie "Hi, Regina."

"Hello Roland."

He stood up and went to investigate "Are we making brownies now?"

"Maybe, we should wait until after dinner," Robin suggested.

"This is ready," she said. "Is it too early to eat?"

"No, I don't think so. We didn't have lunch. Roland do you want to try Regina's lasagna now," he asked.

"Yes, please." Roland helped set the table with Robin and Regina began slicing the lasagna and plating it. Robin poured them glasses of water and then they sat and waited patiently as she served them "Wow that smells good."

"It shouldn't be too hot. You can try it," she told Roland.

Robin waited as his son took a bite and then he said "Yum, go ahead Papa. It's so good."

Regina laughed "Thank you." She served herself a slice and then grabbed the garlic bread also that she almost forgot about.

"Wow Papa Regina remembered the garlic bread."

"I almost forgot about it actually." Robin and Roland were moaning as they were eating "Okay, you two." They both giggled and everyone was too engrossed in the food to even have conversation. Roland finished his slice first "Thank you Regina it was good."

"You are so welcome. How was your day today?"

"I played with my friends and I saw Killian and finally got to meet Miss Emma. She's Killian's friend."

Regina smiled "I'll tell you a secret Miss Emma is my best friend."

"What! Papa you didn't tell me that. She's so nice. You should have invited everyone for lasagna Papa."

Robin laughed "One day we will do that I promise. But, tonight was special because I wanted it to just be us."

"Okay, may I be excused?"

"Yes, go ahead. Put your plate in the sink and your glass also," Robin said. Roland did what he was told and headed back over to the sofa to watch his movie.

Regina was finishing her piece "So, he met Emma today?"

"Yes, he's meeting a lot of new people this visit. He took her hand "Thank you for cooking us dinner."

"You can have the leftovers too."

"Are you sure?"

"Of course," she said.

He ran his lips over her knuckles "I can't stop thinking about what happened between us the other night," he whispered.

"I know I think you said that earlier but I will admit that neither can I" she replied

"I'm glad we're on the same page."

"We are." He stood and kissed her forehead and then cleaned up the dishes. She went over to the couch and Roland patted the seat next to him. She sat down and finished watching the movie with him while Robin cleaned up the kitchen and did some things in the bedroom. When it was over Roland turned off the television and said he'd be right back.

Robin came out and sat next to her "He's probably getting his Lego's to show you."

She plopped down on the floor and sure enough Roland came running out with a few of his containers and dumped them out "Do you want to build with me," he asked. She nodded and they started playing. Robin eventually joined them and for about forty-five minutes they built a few creations and Regina even snapped a picture or two of the things they'd built "Regina take a picture of me and Papa." Roland scooted onto his father's lap and she got a really cute shot of them smiling together "Now Papa, me and Regina." He crawled over and sat next to her and they both smiled "I can take a picture of the two of you."

Robin smiled "That's okay Roland."

"Papa, don't be shy,"

Regina laughed as she handed Roland her phone "Do you know how to do it?"

"Yes," he said.

"Okay," she moved next to Robin and he put his arm around her. Roland counted and they both smiled. Roland handed the phone back to Regina and she showed Robin "Not bad for our first picture," she said.

"Regina now can we please make brownies?"

"I think that would be alright. Robin, is that okay with you?"

"Yes, I'll leave you two to it then," he said. He sat on the sofa and watched his son with Regina. He couldn't remember the last time he'd been this happy.

After another movie and brownies Robin gave Roland a bath. Then, it was time for a story. Regina sat on the floor as Robin read to his son. He ended up reading two stories and before the second one was over Roland was drifting off to sleep. She quietly headed out to the living room while Robin finished tucking his son in. She sat down on the sofa and glanced at her phone; she had a message from Emma "I met Roland today. He is too cute. I hope you have a nice time tonight. Let's get together soon. I miss my best friend."

Regina smiled and responded "I agree. Let's promise to meet this week for coffee one night." She browsed through the pictures that were on her phone – they came out great. She checked her Facebook and noticed that she was tagged in something. Robin had posted a few pictures of her and Roland making brownies and they were adorable. Normally, she'd scold someone for not showing her first but this she could deal with. She posted the few of them playing with the Lego's and tagged him.

He came out from the bedroom and plopped down next to her "He's already asleep."

"That's good."

"Is everything alright?"

"Yes, I was answering a text from Emma and I noticed you posted a few pictures."

"I hope you don't mind. They're beautiful," he said matter-of-factly as he moved a stray hair away from her face.

"Normally, I'd like to see them first but you're right – they came out nice."

"Seeing you with Roland tugged on my heart strings," he admitted.

"He's a good kid."

"Yes, he is."

She cleared her throat "I should go . . ."

"What? Babe, why it's still early," he said.

She smiled "It's just . . . Roland is in the next room."

"I can hold you; can't I?"

"Yes, I guess that would be alright." He pulled her next to him and they lay down on the couch. Robin put his arm around her and ran his fingers through her hair "That feels nice. I love when you do that."

"I'll make a mental note," he teased. "Roland likes you. I can tell."

"I was surprised when he asked to a picture with me."

"He loves pictures. He has a bunch with Ruby and Granny. He's a character. I'm sure he'll go home and tell Marian all about this visit."

'Oh' boy. I hope he doesn't go on about my cooking. She'll feel bad."

Robin laughed "I'm sure that's the first thing he'll mention."

"Oh boy . . ."

"Babe, it's fine. Don't worry." He kissed her forehead then held her hand. They lay like that for quite a while and then Regina realized Robin was asleep. She really should go.

She stood up and stretched and before she knew it she was being tugged back down to the couch "Robin, you were sleeping."

"I don't want you to go."

He snuggled against her and she laughed "I know but I really should. I have to open the store and there's a few things I need to do first thing in the morning." He pulled her face toward his and kissed her. She opened her mouth and he slid his tongue inside. His hands gripped her backside and she moaned as he deepened the kiss and pulled her closer to his chest. She shook her head and then got up quickly from the couch "If I don't go now I won't want to leave at all and we can't do that," she said as she began putting her shoes on. Robin sat up and whined. He walked her to the door "Thank you for a wonderful evening. I'll call you tomorrow?" He nodded and she hugged him and then kissed him quickly. He watched as she walked down the stairs and then went over to the window to make sure she was okay. After tonight Robin knew for sure; he was falling for Regina Mills – and falling hard.