A/N: Last chapter. :( Thanks for reading and for all your wonderful comments. I love it when you guys love the same lines I do. :)

Regina scanned the darkness and immediately saw the dark silhouette standing in the doorway. She let out her breath as she realized it was just Robin. But why was he still here? Shouldn't he be with Roland and Marian? She tried to steady her breathing. She'd been dreaming of Gold taking Henry. She needed to go check on him. Needed to see that he was safe. She swung her legs over the side of the bed. She frowned at her wrinkled clothing. She should have changed before getting into bed.

"Whoah!" Robin said moving forward. "What are you doing?"

Regina frowned at him. "I could ask you the same thing."

"I was just making sure no one tried to disturb you while you were sleeping," Robin said.

"Well, that was unnecessary. I'm fine." Regina responded standing up. The room spun, but she held her ground. She wouldn't let him see she was dizzy. "I'm going to see Henry," she said taking a step toward the door.

Robin frowned back at her. "He's sleeping. You can see him in the morning."

"I think I'll decide when I'll see my son, not you," Regina said.

Robin backed down. "That wasn't what I meant. I meant he's fine. He's asleep as you should be." Robin said taking another step toward her. He could see the tear tracks on her face. She had been crying in her sleep. He started to reach for her, but stopped as she backed away from him the second she saw his hand move.

Regina instantly regretted the movement as she felt another wave of dizziness. He was probably right. She should be in bed. But she needed to see Henry. The images from her dream wouldn't go away and she needed to make sure he was okay.

"I need to see my son," she insisted carefully stepping around Robin making sure to avoid any contact.

Robin hated the way she was avoiding him. And she clearly shouldn't be out of bed. She may have thought she was hiding it, but he'd seen the way she swayed when she got out of bed. He shouldn't push her though. That never ended well.

Regina leaned heavily on Henry's doorframe as she checked on her son. She'd managed to make it down the hall without grabbing anything (she knew Robin was watching her), but she was relieved to have the frame to lean against. She knew she was pushing herself too hard. Her wrist still hurt from the bracelet and her magic didn't feel quite right either. But Henry was safe. He was sleeping peacefully in his bed. She wanted to crawl in next to him and sleep beside him as she had when he was younger, but she knew she couldn't. He wasn't a little boy anymore. He'd proven that throughout this ordeal.

He had humored her enough. She was going to fall asleep against Henry's door. She was going back to bed whether she liked it or not. Robin gently touched her shoulder. Regina jerked away immediately and turned her head to see him. He saw fear in her eyes. That didn't make sense. Rumple was gone. And Regina wasn't the type to get frightened. He frowned.

"I'm sorry, m'lady I just wanted to offer you a hand back to your room," Robin said.

Regina blinked. He hadn't called her m'lady since long before the Snow Queen and Marian arrived. She missed it. She missed him. She needed him to go. This hurt too much. She stepped away from Henry's room, shutting the door in a crack.

"Robin, I appreciate your concern, but I'm fine. You should go home to your family," Regina said.

"You don't want me to stay?" Robin asked looking slightly hurt.

Regina shut her eyes and leaned back against the wall. She was definitely dizzy. She couldn't focus and had no idea how to answer that question. Of course she wanted him to stay. She wanted him to stay forever. She didn't want to send him back to his wife and child while she was here alone. But she didn't have a choice. She opened her eyes and met his gaze.

"I need to sleep and you need to be with your family," Regina said.

"Ah, finally something we can agree on," he offered his arm, "let me help you."

Regina searched his eyes. She wasn't sure what they agreed on. She stared down at his arm and then sighed. She was going to pass out right there if she didn't get back to bed. She took his arm and immediately let him help support her. She swayed unsteadily as they started walking. Without asking, Robin swept her up into his arms and began carrying her back to her room. Regina let out a surprised gasp as he swept her off her feet. She felt a sense of calm wash over her as he held her securely in his arms. The pain in her wrist dulled. She let her head rest against his shoulder and shut her eyes. She almost feel asleep on the short walk from Henry's room to hers.

Robin gently set her on the bed. She started to stand back up.

"What are you doing?" Robin asked.

"I need to change," Regina answered. "You can go now. I'm fine."

She walked the few steps to her dresser and began pulling out night clothes.

"Regina, unless you would like me to leave, I have no intention of leaving. If you're still upset with me, I understand, but-"

She spun around to face him and immediately had to grab the dresser for support. "Why would I be upset with you?"

"Because of the way I treated you before," Robin said.

Regina shook her head. "You were under a spell. That I caused. I have no one to blame but myself for anything you said."

She stepped into the bathroom, shutting the door behind her. Robin waited patiently. She stepped out dressed in a nightgown with a robe wrapped around her. He tried not to stare at her as she moved back to the bed.

She immediately pulled the covers back. He averted his eyes as she removed the robe and crawled into bed. He wanted to reach out and hold her, so he took a step back moving farther from the temptation.

She was so tired. She could sleep for a week. She was having a hard time keeping her eyes open. But she didn't want to sleep. Every time she shut them images she didn't want to see popped into her head. She gave a little shiver as she pulled the covers up.

"Really, Robin. I'm fine. Go home to your family."

"Regina, Marian and I…" he trailed off. How was he supposed to tell her this?

She shut her eyes. The pain in her wrist flared as her emotions did. Damn, Rumple. Her magic felt wild again. Uncontrolled. She was an emotional wreck, she couldn't have her magic behaving like this. She tried to calm herself. She was glad Robin was happy, but she just couldn't listen to him talk about Marian. She couldn't do it.

Robin heard her hiss and rub at her wrist. He stepped forward. "Are you alright?"

She opened her eyes to find him much closer. "Yes, yes. I'm fine. Just go home to Marian. I'm glad you're happy, Robin, but I really can't handle hearing about it right now. Please, just go." She hated revealing how vulnerable she felt.

"Regina, you don't understand. Marian and I are over. I choose you."

Regina frowned, not quite understanding, "But Roland…" she said.

Robin slowly took another step closer. He sat down at the foot of the bed. He expected her to immediately send him away, but she didn't. She just continued staring at him in confusion.

"Of course Marian will need time with Roland. We haven't worked out all the details, but she understands. She knows that my heart is with-"

Regina held up her hand. "Don't," she said softly.

"Regina, please. I'm so sorry for all I said, I, you know I don't think you're evil. I lo-"

"Don't." Regina said with a little more force. She was shaking now. Her magic was surging. It was taking everything she had to hold it back. It was fiery and angry and scared—wild. She felt out of control. Too many emotions. Fear was definitely winning. She was starting to hyperventilate again. Was she having panic attacks? What was wrong with her? Get it together, Regina. Love is weakness. The words echoed in her head. She let out a choked sob.

Robin couldn't stand it anymore. He moved forward and pulled her into his arms, hugging her tightly to him. He tried giving her space, but she needed support whether she wanted it or not. His hand began smoothing her hair soothingly.

Regina's fiery magic ebbed back like it had been doused with water. She felt calm wash over her as she breathed in his scent. She felt safe in his arms.

"Regina, stop trying to push me away. Stop trying to do what you think is best for me and let me make my own decisions. I want you, not Marian. I chose you. I love you," he said passionately.

She pulled back to look up at his face. He noticed the tears staining her face. When had she started crying? He gently wiped them with his hand. "Shhh, love. I've got you. You're not going to lose me. You're safe," he soothed.

She steadied her breathing. "Robin, I don't think this can last. I'm not supposed to have a happy ending."

Robin looked at her like she was crazy. "What are you talking about? You just saved the whole town from an Ice Queen and Rumple's crazy plot to steal magic and take over everything. I think you deserve to be happy."

Regina shook her head. "No matter what I do…I'll always be a villain. And villains don't get happy endings."

Robin held her chin in his hands and forced her to face him. "You are not a villain. You made mistakes and you're making up for them. You are a loving mother and you have a beautiful soul, Regina. I love you."

Regina smiled sadly, "For now. But no matter what I do, that stupid book will always make me a villain and I will never have a happy ending. So this can't last."

"What book? What are you talking about?" Robin asked.

"Henry's storybook," Regina said.

"Shhh. You're just exhausted, love. Let's get some sleep. You'll see things more clearly in the morning." He gently eased her back onto the pillows.

"I'm not really sleepy," Regina argued trying to sit back up.

Robin frowned. "Yes you are. You can hardly keep your eyes open. Why are you afraid to sleep?"

"I'm not afraid," Regina said indignantly.

"Good. Then go to sleep," Robin said challengingly.

Regina glared at him. She was afraid. He knew that. He was trying to force her hand. "Fine." She let herself fall back against the pillows and shut her eyes. She shivered feeling cold at the loss of Robin's arms around her. The images started immediately. Rumple capturing Tink with the tree branches morphed into Regina being held back by the trees when she tried to escape her mother. Holding Daniel's lifeless body in her arms. Cora dying in her arms. The ceiling of the cannery. She sucked in a sharp breath of air. The pain in her wrist flared. And then it was gone. She opened her eyes to see Robin cradling her wrist in his hands. He leaned over and gently kissed her wrist. The pain was just gone. Regina didn't understand.

"Shh. It's okay. You don't have to tell me why you're afraid." He was laying down beside her, pulling her to him. She curled into the warmth and safety of his arms and was asleep in no time.

Stumbling toward the trees, Rumple tried to think how he was going to explain the arrow in his shoulder. He stopped at a tree and removed his tie. He tied it to a tree branch. When he was satisfied that it was secured, he pulled out his cell phone and dialed.

The sun was already high in the sky when Regina opened her eyes the next morning. She could smell coffee and bacon. She felt like some one was watching her. She rolled over and was met with Robin's blue eyes gazing at her. She smiled. She could get used to waking up like this. He leaned down and gave her a soft kiss.

"I missed you," he said as their lips parted.

"Mmm," Regina agreed and answered by lifting her head up so she could kiss him again. He wrapped his arms around her waist and pulled her toward him until their bodies were flush against each other. He deepened the kiss. Regina shut her eyes savoring the feeling. She reached her arm around him, running her fingers through his hair.

"Mom!" Henry knocked. "Are you awake yet?"

Regina rolled away from Robin and tried to smooth her hair. Robin sat up in the bed. Henry pushed the door open, "Mom-" he stopped abruptly. "Oh. Robin. I didn't know you were still here. Um. Sorry. I…" he started to back away.

Regina was climbing out of bed and pulling on her robe. "It's alright, Henry. I just woke up and was about to come down and see what smelled so good." She smiled warmly at Henry.

"I made you breakfast." Henry said.

Regina raised an eyebrow. "You made bacon?"

"Well, I mean, Emma helped."

Regina smiled. "Sounds right up the Savior's alley. I'm starving. Let's go see if she's as good at cooking unhealthy food as she is at eating it." She put her arm around Henry and gave him a hug, kissing him lightly on the head.

Robin stood up a followed, placing a hand on Regina's lower back guiding her out the door. Regina's smile increased. She could get used to this. After breakfast she was going to have to have a talk with Henry about that book of his. Surely they could figure out a way to get this happy ending to stick in the book. If anyone could figure out a way, Regina knew it was her son. She smiled again and headed downstairs. Maybe she did have her happy ending after all.

Rumple stepped through the hospital doors with a bandage on his shoulder and determination in his eyes. It may take some time, but he would find a way back and they would all pay for what they'd done to him. He raised his good arm to hail a cab.

The End