Comfort Food

Homecoming

"Time for you to go home!" the nurse said as if singing a little song. Regina watched as she swaddled Henry, who was already starting to fall back asleep.

Being a newborn was really tough.

The nurse picked him up and rocked him as she walked toward Regina. "Mommy's here to take you home! I'm sure you're going to love it," the nurse said.

"Hello, Henry," Regina said, her voice pitching higher like it did when she spoke to Neal or Penny. She took her son into her arms and bounced him gently. "Daddy and I are so excited to welcome you home!"

Henry just yawned in response before falling back asleep and Regina's heart melted a bit more.

"Where is your husband?" the nurse asked, looking past her.

"I'm right here," Robin said, entering the nursery. "I just wanted to check on Emma. She's fine and is ready to go home with Cleo."

Regina smiled, nodding. "That's good. I hope she gets plenty of rest once she gets home. She deserves it."

"Agreed," he replied, smiling down at Henry. "It looks like this little guy also is getting plenty of rest."

"He is," she said, still bouncing Henry. "He's probably going to sleep all the way home."

Robin chuckled, nodding. "I'll go get the carrier and we can get him ready for his first car ride."

"His first car ride," Regina said, realization dawning on her as joy filled her. "There are so many different firsts we're going witness."

"Yes, you are," the nurse replied, smiling widely. "It's going to be fun and crazy ride. Try to enjoy every minute."

She helped Robin strap Henry into the carrier before Regina tucked the blanket around him. After checking to make sure his little hat was securely on his head, she stepped back and thanked the nurse as Robin picked up the carrier. The nurse waved to Henry, even though he was asleep. "Enjoy your new home, Henry."

Robin took Regina's hand and they headed toward the exit. With every step, it became more real to Regina – they were taking their son home. Henry was truly theirs and they were finally, finally parents.

Emma and Cleo met them at the elevator bank. Regina smiled as she approached Emma, who was sitting in a wheelchair. "How are you feeling?"

"Sore and tired," she replied, sighing. "But they've assured me that's normal and I just need to rest."

Cleo nodding, placing a hand on her shoulder. "And that's just what you're going to do once we get home."

Regina smiled as the elevator doors opened. They all boarded and Robin hit the button for the lobby. Turning to Emma, Regina said: "You do what Cleo says. And if you need any help, don't hesitate to call me and Robin. We're still here for you."

"I know," Emma replied, smiling. "We're stuck with each other for life."

"Pretty much," Robin agreed. "I hope you don't get sick of us."

She shrugged, though she was unable to stop smiling. "I don't think I will."

"Good," he replied as the doors opened. He held them as Cleo wheeled Emma out before Regina left. Robin followed her with the carrier, Henry still asleep inside it.

They reached the doors and Cleo smiled. "I think this is where we need to part. Have a good ride home, you two."

"Thank you," Regina said, squeezing Emma's shoulder. "You get plenty of rest. You deserve it."

Emma thanked her before Cleo helped her out of the wheelchair. Leaning on the older woman, Emma slowly walked away to head to Cleo's car. Robin and Regina stood there for a bit longer watching her before he handed the carrier to Regina. "I'll go get the car. Be back in a moment," he said, kissing her.