Forever and Always

Chapter 11

It was the day of baby Riley's first birthday. Robin and Regina had gotten up a little early to prepare for the day. Still lying in bed cuddling each other, Robin says,

"So today is the big day, my love," Robin says as he places a kiss on Regina's head.

"I'm so excited! Our little princess is finally one." Regina says with a giggle as she brushes her hand back and forth over Robin's bare chest.

"She has changed our lives for the better, Robin, and I just love her so much!" Regina said with pride.

"That she has my love," Robin says as he grabs Regina and slowly turns her on her back. "And you have done the same for me, Regina. Thank you for giving me this life." Robin says looking down lovingly at Regina as he places a passionate kiss on her lips and continues, "Now, let's get ready to celebrate the life of our little girl." Robin rolls out of bed and heads to the bathroom to get prepared for his baby girl's big day.

Regina let the words of Robin soak in as she continued laying in bed for a couple of minutes until little Roland walks in.

Regina turns around and is greeted by a little smile with deep dimples and bright eyes.

"Hi, momma!" Little Roland said as he lays head on Regina's arm.

"Good morning my love!" Regina says as she pulls him up and wraps him in her arms and snuggles with him for a couple of minutes.

"It's Riley's birthday, momma! Can we go to the party now?" Roland asks as he places his little hands on Regina's face.

Regina lets out a loving smile and caresses his smiling face.

"Yes we can love, but first we have to get ready," Regina said lovingly. Just as she finished her sentence Riley started crying signaling to Regina that Riley has awoken from her slumber.

"There's your sister! Let's go get her and get her ready!" Regina said as both Roland and Regina roll out of bed and head to Riley's room.

Roland runs up ahead of Regina and bursts through Riley's room.

"Happy birthday sissy!" Roland shouts as little Riley begins to smile, giggle, and begins bouncing up and down in her crib as soon as she sees her mommy.

Regina anxiously rushes over to Riley with a smile as she picks her up and gently lifts her in the air looking up at her.

"Happy birthday my angel!" Regina says with love as she brings a smiling Riley down and embraces her in a strong loving motherly hug and kiss. "Let's get you ready for your big day my princess!" Regina says with excitement.

"Momma, can I help you get sissy ready?" Roland said as he started opening Riley's closet and began scanning it.

"Of course my love. Let's give her a bath first." Regina said leading the way to the bathroom.

As Regina heads to the bathroom with Riley in hand and Roland following close behind, Henry emerges from his room.

"Good morning Henry!" Regina stops in place as Henry approaches Regina and Riley.

"Hi, mom." Henry reaches out for a hug before he takes his little sister and holds her.

"Happy birthday Riley!" After giving her a big brotherly hug and kiss, Henry returns Riley to Regina as they continue on their way to the guest bathroom.

"Today is Riley's party, Henry!" Roland said with excitement. "I'm going to help momma dress her!"

"That's so nice of you Roland," Henry says hugging his little brother. "Where's dad?" Henry said rubbing his eyes.