Always and Forever

Healing

Regina's POV:

I wake up to the other side of my bed being cold. I look over to check the time, it's 7am. Emma's not an early riser, I wonder where she would have went so early, and why didn't I feel her get up. 

I get up out of bed, I didn't see any notes anywhere. I can't help but wonder if our conversation started to scare her away. Maybe throughout the night she had time to process everything I've said and done, and decided this relationship might not be the best for her. No. Not Emma. She wouldn't do that to me. 

I decided to go brush my teeth, take a shower and start to prepare myself for the rest of the day. 

I go into Henry's room to wake him up and ask him what he'd like for breakfast, but he's missing from his bed, too. I head downstairs and it's quiet there as well. No signs of anyone. I wanted to text Emma to ask where they were, but I decided against it. The two of them could use some time together alone. 

I decided to make today an easy one. I make myself comfortable on the couch, covering up with a blanket and turning on the tv. I don't know exactly what's showing, but the background noise was soothing while I get lost in random thoughts. At some point I must of dozed off, because I jump hearing the door open and close. Shortly after I hear Emma calling for me. 

"Good morning, Gorgeous" she says, and bends down to kiss me. "What are you doing on the couch and not in bed?"

"I woke up and no one was home. I decided not to bother you and Henry, so I cleaned up a little and then came to lay down. I guess I must have dozed off. What time is it?"

"It's still early. It's 10:30am. I have a surprise for you."

"And what might that be?"

"First, close your eyes so I can put this blindfold on you."

"Is the blindfold really necessary" I say with my eyes closed.

"Absolutely! Now, can you see anything?" she says after tying the blindfold on me. I can imagine she's probably doing something absolutely ridiculous waiting for me to laugh. 

"Not a thing."

"Great!" She says as she swoops me up into her arms. 

"Emma!" I scream out of panic, not expecting her to pick me up. 

"I've got you, Gina. Trust me. I needed to carry you, so you don't figure out where we are going until we get to our destination."

I can tell she brought me outside. She sets me down gently and kisses my cheek. "Ready to see it?"

"I'm excited just from your excitement to share whatever this is with me." 

When she takes the blindfold off, I stand there in awe. Henry and Roland are dressed up sitting at a wonderfully decorated table that's set up under my apple tree. Emma made sure to pick up all the different breakfast/brunch food and fruits that I love. We had omelets, pancakes, French toast, Belgium waffles, apples, bananas and strawberries. She set aside mimosa's for us, and orange juice for the boys. On the other side of the tree where there's more shade, she put down a thick blanket and some pillows to make it cozy. She has an ice bucket with a bottle of red wine and white wine. The glasses are neatly placed in a breakfast tray to stay balanced. 

"I thought we should declare today family day. I figured you'd enjoy spending the day with our boys. I know they miss you."

"Our boys? Plural?"

"Well, you were a mom to Roland when you and Robin were together. I don't think that should change. And I like the kid, too. I know you have a soft spot for him. I don't want you to feel like we shouldn't include him because he's from your past relationship."