I pull into our driveway and I don't see my dads truck yet and I'm kinda relieved. I wanted a few moments for Regina and I to be alone with our son. I leave the bags in the car because I can get them later. I first help Regina out of the car then I get our son. I keep him in the carrier as we walk to the door. I unlock it and let Regina walk in first. I follow behind and then close the door once I'm in. We slowly walk into the living room and I help Regina sit on the couch. It sucks that she has to hurt so much but since we have our son I think she doesn't mind so much. Once she's sitting I put the carrier on the coffee table and sit next to Regina. "Can I get you anything babe?" She nods. "What would you like sweetheart?" "I would like for you to hold me for a few minutes while we look at our son before your dad comes over". I put my arm around her and we leaned back against the couch. He was still sleeping so we kept him in his carrier for a bit longer. It was very nice holding Regina and looking at our son. Every few minutes he would stretch in his sleep and make all kinds of different noises. It was completely adorable. About a half hour later we hear the front door open and a child running. It was of course Angie. She ran right over to us and I picked her up and put her on my lap. "Hi baby girl. Are you happy to be home with me and mommy?" I ask. She nods her head and points to the baby. "Baby brudda here to?" "Yes sweetie he's home with us to. Are you happy about that?" She smiles and nods. My dad and Kathryn came in with Angie's things and sat them down in the corner then they both walked over and sat on the couch across from us. We all smiled at each other. My dad asked if he could hold his grandson. "Of course dad". He carefully lifts him out of the carrier and then my dad sits back on the couch. Him and Kathryn look at him lovingly. "So does my grandson have a name yet?" Regina and I look at each other and smile. "Yes he does dad. Regina and I talked a lot about it last night. We couldn't really narrow it down so we tried to think of men that have actually been there for us and that list is very short for both of us. For his first name I wanted it to be something that Regina would love and I think she does. Her father has really been the only loving parent she has had. So you are now holding Henry. For his middle name I knew right away that I wanted to name him after a man I want him to be most like of anyone on this earth. So dad in your arms is Henry David Swan-Mills". I see my dads chin quiver a bit. Regina and I hold hands. "What do you think dad?" "I think that is a beautiful choice. Thank you both so much. Those are wonderful names for a beautiful boy. Hello Henry David. It's so good to see you again. I'm your grandpa. I promise that when you get older I will take you and your sister camping and fishing and do all the fun stuff that I used to do with your mama. How does that sound?" All of a sudden we hear Henry let out a little grunt and we all laugh. "Well I'll take that as a yes then". After a few minutes my dad handed Henry off to Kathryn and Angie went off to play with some of her toys. We sat and talked for a little while about how Regina was feeling and how good it was to finally home. All of a sudden I see something on Kathryn's hand. I stopped Regina as she was in mid sentence. "Whoa. Hold on a second. Kathryn What is that sparkly thing I see on your finger?" She blushes a bit and looks at my dad so he speaks first. Well Em, Regina. Last night I asked Kathryn to marry me and she has said yes. We were going to wait to tell you both after you were all settled back in here. We hope you are both ok with this". I look at Regina and she smiles. I think we are both very happy for them but I'll play my dad for a bit just because I can. "Well dad I will admit I am a little surprised. Do you really love each other. I know you've been living together for a while but marriage is a big step. And Kat are you ready to be a grandma to two young children". I'm really being evil but look on their faces is priceless. Regina slaps my arm and says. "Ok Emma that's enough. Your scaring them". I can't help but let a big laugh out. "I'm sorry you guys. I had too. Of course Regina and I are happy for you we love you both". I stand and walk to my dad and my dad stands. We hug and I laugh some more. "That wasn't funny Emma". "Like hell it wasn't. Your faces were like a deer in headlights". I laugh more and he smiles and shakes his head. "But I'm sorry dad, Kat". I go over and give Kat a hug. I'm being careful because she's holding Henry. "You had me going Emma I'll give you that one". She says and I hug her again. "So you are ok with me marrying your dad?" "Kathryn do you love my dad?" "Yes very much". "Ok. Dad do you love Kathryn?" "Yes I do". They both smile at each other. "Then as long as you two love each other and want to get married then you have my blessing". Regina also said how happy she was about them getting married. Henry was starting to get cranky and it was time for Angie's lunch so my dad and Kathryn left. Regina fed Henry while I made a grilled cheese for Angie. After both kids ate Henry went back to sleep and I put Angie upstairs for her nap then Regina and I just relaxed on the couch for a while and enjoyed the silence. After about 20 minutes of silence I speak. "Babe are you happy?" She sits up a bit and looks at me. "I'm not sure what that question is referring to Emma". "I mean are you happy? Is this the life you wanted so many years ago when you told me you loved me at the lake castle?" She completely sits up and out of my arms now and looks at me. "That's not an easy answer Emma. It's more of a Yes and no answer I guess. Yes I have always wanted to be with you and be married and have your children, but it's also no because I wouldn't have wanted to lose my sister to get it. Why are you asking that question Emma?" I sit up and lean in to kiss her. "I'm sorry babe. I didn't mean to make you worry. I think my answer would be the same. For so long I wanted you. I wanted to love you as more than just a friend, but you never even looked at me in any other way. Well not that I noticed anyway. Then all of a sudden I ran into Zelena in Boston while I was checking out a college and well you know what happened from there. But I can't help but wonder what would have happened if we just said how we felt all those years ago, but then if we did we probably wouldn't have Angelica and maybe not even Henry. Life is such a crazy thing babe. I'm sorry to be getting so deep I'm probably just way over tired". I laugh a bit and so does Regina. "Yes my love I agree with you on all points. I love you and I love our life now. Let's not look in the past anymore. We need to focus on the future". We kiss and then snuggle in together for a few minutes till we hear Henry wake up for his next feeding.
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A Twist Of Fate
FanfictionWhat happens when Regina finds out who her best friend Emma is dating and will they be able to mend their friendship after they are rocked by an unexpected tragedy?