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Chapter 31 Family

Regina's POV -- I stood there, in the hospital, they brought the baby into the room. She was so peaceful. She softly moved her porcelain hands and I just stared at her. Killian was so perfect, he had brought my shower gel and comfortable clothes, and made my time in the hospital acceptable. We named her Molly Rey Jones, and I couldn't imagine I would ever see a human that I loved so much that I just met. But I was afraid. She was completely dependent on me. 

Regina stared over the baby and her nurse came in, to give her discharge information. Killian was on his way, with her sister and Graham to get her and Molly home. "I wish you could come with me," Regina sighed to the nurse. 

In the hospital, Regina had three nurses taking care of her and the baby, and Killian in and out. Going home, it was just her and Killian. She of course had her sister there another week, and their friends, but she was still worried. 

Killian and the others came into the room, as he carried the car seat for the baby. "Hi," he smiled and kissed her gently. "Look at how tiny she is," Graham observed the small infant. "She's so beautiful, look at this little munchkin," Zelena smiled.

"You ready?" Killian gently rubbed Regina's back, "Yeah, let's go home Molly," Regina gently picked up the baby and they got her safely in the car seat, and headed out of the hospital. As they did. 

"David!" Killian gasped as he saw him holding hands with Mary Margaret in the wheelchair. She breathed quickly holding his hand. "Your turn," Graham said to David. "OH MY GOD GET ME A DOCTOR!!" Mary Margaret yelled. "Look what you get after though," Regina pointed at Molly. "I know, OH MY GODDDDD.." Mary Margaret yanked David. "Ow!" He yelped. 

"Yeah you're gonna lose some blood mate, good luck," Killian smiled and they left as their friends now would welcome their son in a few hours. 

They get Regina and the new member of the family at home. Regina holds the sweet baby as Zelena and Graham and Killian fuss over things. "What are you three fussing over?" Regina asked gently swaying with the little one. 

"Nothing nothing," Zelena insisted, and gently guided Regina back to the sofa, "Now you just sit, and hold that sweet baby and I'll prepare you some tea," Zelena said. "Are we going to talk about what we were discussing at dinner?" Regina asked.

"Before you went into Labor? About Graham?" Zelena asked. "Yes," Regina presses. "Regina, we simply talked a lot at the baby shower, and then we had dinner," Zelena said. "Wait? What? You had dinner after?" Regina asked. 

"Well when you were in the hospital for a couple days, we met and had dinner, yes," Zelena admitted. "AND?" Regina scolded. Molly started to fuss at Regina's tone, "Shh shh, I'm sorry," Regina calmed. 

"What's wrong?" Killian and Graham came out with a hammer, as they were constructing curtains in the baby room. "Just asked about your little dinner," Regina glared at Graham. "Uh oh, Mummy's mad," Killian teased.

"Regina, we just had dinner," Graham defends. "And? Did you take her home? I'll kill you," Regina threatens. "Here, don't kill him with the baby," Killian gently takes his daughter. "No, I didn't, but you know your sister is a grown woman, and can decide things for herself," Graham said. 

"I... you... I don't... Killy!!" Regina started to cry. Killian held Molly gently in his hands, and looked sweetly at Regina, "Oh honey, let them date, it's harmless," Killian said. "See? If he approves, normally he tells me to back off any woman if he thinks I'm being a jerk," Graham said. "That's true, even when I don't know the woman," Killian agrees. 

"Regina, you are a new mother, stop worrying about me, and Graham," Zelena said. "I am serious if you hurt her I'll kill you," Regina said. "She doesn't even live here yet," Graham shrugged. "Yet?" Regina asked gasping. 

"Well... I was thinking that since I'm a new aunt, I would leave New York and move out here," Zelena said. "Oh..." Regina half smiled and sighed. "I think that's a nice idea," Killian smiled. "She is family," Killian said. 

"Yes I'll eventually be your wicked sister in law," Zelena said. "What?" Regina asked wide eyed again. "Oh shit," Zelena said. 

"What is she talking about? In law?" Regina asked. "Well... I mean," Killian gently handed the baby to Zelena. "We're parents, and living together, and in love, and it only seemed like we would eventually..... wed.." he shook his head holding her hands gently in his.

Regina's POV -- I'm going to cry, or vomit, or both. Oh my god, my hormones are still coming off of pregnancy. I wanted my sister to move here for so long, so I was happy, and here my baby was healthy, yet I'm a paranoid mother, and anxious. And this man I love, is he going to propose? 

"Well, I didn't really want to do it in this way," Killian shrugged. "Do what?" Regina sighed. Zelena smiled holding her niece, Graham helped and handed Killian the velvet box, with a smile. Killian breathed, and knelt down. 

Regina's POV - OH my god, Breathe Regina, breathe. He smiled so softly up at me, taking my hand. 

"Regina, I want to marry you. You've made me so lucky this year, and have given me the most beautiful gift, a daughter. I want to keep everything you've given me, and make so much more with you, as a family," He smiled. "Marry me," he said. 

Regina's POV-- he opened the box and showed a sparkling diamond and sapphire ring. "Is that her birthstone?" I started to cry, he nodded at me, "Oh Killian..." I sighed and nodded my head for my answer. 

"Well now we're a family," Graham smiled. Killian quirked at him, "What? You said I got to be godfather," Graham shrugged. "True," Killian said. "Ok I guess you're growing on me," Regina said. 

"So can I date Zelena?" Graham asked. "I did ask your sister permission to propose," Killian shrugged at her. "You did? That's so sweet," Regina smiled. "So?" Graham asked. Regina scowled at him, "Fine, but I will KILL you if you hurt her," Regina scolded. 

"Ok ok, let's all relax now, and celebrate your engagement, and this munchkin is moving her mouth, think she's hungry," Zelena said handing her to Regina. 

"She's a good eater," Regina smiled at the infant against her breast. "What's wrong?" Killian asked Graham, "Nothing, just I mean I can't really look there," Graham looked up. Zelena laughed and rolled her eyes.

"What? She's nursing, it's the most natural beautiful thing," Killian said. "Yeah and there's a baby attached to it," Graham said. Killian laughed, "Come on, let's finish curtains," Killian took him to the other room. 

"So? You feel better?" Zelena asked, "I mean we're going to be a family," Regina sighed. "What's wrong Regina?" Zelena asked. "I'm just worried, I want to be good enough for her," Regina worried. "Oh Regina, you're only a few days into parenthood, I'm sure Killian is just as nervous," Zelena said. "True," Regina sighed. 

"You're going to be a wonderful mother," Zelena assured her. "Look at her, she's completely content," Zelena said.