The Nanny

Righting the Wrongs

Warning: Mentions of Regina's rape.

"A full meeting of the shareholders of Blanchard Financials was held recently," the business reporter droned on. "Nothing has been announced but sources tell us here at Storybrooke Evening News that the company is looking to make some big changes and shake things up. Stocks are in flux over the uncertainty."

Regina sat on the couch, watching the news. She ran her fingers through Roland's curls as he napped with his head on her lap. It had rained that day so she, Emma and Killian had built a fort in Roland's playroom to entertain him. He had played as a dashing knight, protecting "Queen" Regina from both Emma and Killian, who gladly took turns as villains. Both died quite amazing deaths and Regina was surprised to learn Killian Jones could be quite a ham when given the chance.

Now, though, he and Emma were out on a date and Will was busy making dinner. Which left her and Roland time to bond. She watched him sleep, smiling down at him as she hummed gently. He rolled closer to her, face close to the tiny bump that held his siblings and her heart melted at the sight.

"Well, if it isn't two of my favorite people!" Robin set down his briefcase before leaning down to kiss her. He ran his hand over Roland's legs. "How are you two?"

"We're fine, though I'm not looking forward to waking this one up for dinner." She patted Roland's leg as well.

Robin chuckled. "We could just let him sleep and heat his dinner up later."

She gave him a look, imagining an overactive child running around for hours afterwards. "We could. But then he'll probably also be up half the night as well."

"Good point." He sat down next to her. "But we don't have to wake him up right away. I have a message from John. H wants us to call him back together."

"Is it about Blanchard Financials? They've been all over the news today though no one seems to know much," Regina said, frowning.

He nodded, pulling out his phone. "Do you want to call John now or later?"

"Probably best to get this out of the way." She moved a bit closer to Robin, mindful of Roland on her lap.

Robin dialed John, putting the phone on speaker when his friend picked up. "Hello, Robin."

"Hey, John. Regina is here with me," Robin said. "What's up?"

"Blanchard Financials' new lawyer reached out to me. Their new CEO and their new president of the board want to meet with you. I don't know why so I insisted I be there. They agreed. The only thing they're insisting on is that the meeting happen tomorrow. I told them that under no circumstances will Regina return to Blanchard Financials' building so we can chose the venue. So, Regina, where do you feel most comfortable meeting?" John asked.

She bit her lip, thinking as Robin suggested: "Do you want to go to a restaurant? Perhaps Granny's? I know John would love to have a free meal."

"I never say no to food," John agreed.

Regina smiled but she didn't want to have a meeting over food and especially one that already has her on edge. She didn't want the site of such happy memories tainted that way so she shook her head. This sounded like a business meeting and so she wanted to meet them in a business setting where she was already comfortable. Her answer hit her so hard, she almost reeled backwards.

"Sherwood," she said, looking at Robin with a soft smile. "Let's have the meeting at Sherwood."

"Are you sure?" he asked her.