A/n: hey guys! So important little bit of info before we get started. I have started planning a new fanfic as well as an original piece for those who are interested. I was wondering for the fanfic what you wanted to read. If it was an AU based in present times or back in the EF. Whatever it may be, please leave it in the comments of this chapter. Your opinion matters bc it will hopefully be what you read next!
Tonight had been the family's real first loss. John and Marion had passed during a car accident, as I predicted, on their way here. Lots of tears had been shed, leading to a very early night in. I had cooked and cleaned for everyone before they all slowly made it to their rooms.
The family had insisted that Robin take Roland in. Because he was John's only full brother, it only seemed fair. This caused more tears before Robin took the little boy into his arms and held him tightly.
Now, I sat on the edge of Robin's bed, watching the muddle of people sleep. Robin still held Roland close to his chest, one firm arm around the baby, but his hand held Mary too.
She had snuck into bed with Robin, snuggling as close as possible. Mary wanted to help him feel better and had wondered if she could stay to make sure things were okay. I said yes, of course, for I was staying in this room as well. And in the first ten minutes of laying down, they all had fallen to sleep.
Now it was just me. It was still early by my standards but I just didn't have the will power to leave Robin's side. He hadn't spoken a word to me since before the passing, which did sting a little, but I knew he was just trying to cope with the news.
Roland turned slightly in bed, a frown appearing on his face. He started to whine just a bit which caused me to quickly slide him out of Robin's arms and into my own. He began to fuss as his face turned red.
"Shhh..." I coo, bouncing the little boy in my arms. "Gina's got you. It's okay baby." My fingers brushed through his unruly hair as my lips pressed against his soft forehead. "Tell me baby. What's wrong?" I snuck into the bathroom and sat in the dark, holding the little boy against my chest. "It's okay." I murmured. "It's okay."
Roland clung to me, his chubby legs kicking in frustration. I rocked gently, trying to get him to settle down. "Beautiful dreamer,Wake unto me. Starlight and dewdrops. Are awaiting thee. Sounds of the rude world. Heard in the day. Led by the moonlight. Have all passed away." I sang softly until he finally settled down
Relief washed over me as I slowly crept back into the dark bedroom. Moonlight trickled in from the window and shone down on the two sleeping figures still in bed. Roland looked up at me with red puffy eyes and grunted, reaching his little hand up to my face. I kissed his little fingers and nodded, smiling.
"Hi baby." I whispered, crawling in bed. "Let's go sleepy okay? Can we do that?" I let Roland lay on my chest as I closed my eyes.
Mary turned in her sleep and opened one sleepy eye. "Mommy?" She grumbled, curling up into my side.
"I'm right here." I replied, holding my daughter close. "Did the baby wake you up?"
She shook her head and rubbed her eyes. "Mommy, now that Robin has Roland because his brother isn't coming, do I have a brother?" Innocent, sleepy eyes looked up at me before floating shut.
My heart grew heavy as surprise took over. Did Mary think of Robin as a father? Was she suggesting that we were to get married? Had he talked to her about the possibilities? Did she think that I was her family now?
"Um... I don't know baby. We can talk about it in the morning if you're still wondering." I reply to which the only response I got was a weak nod.
And even after the whole house was surely asleep, I sat awake with that question ringing in my ears.
"... Do I have a brother?"
A/n: hey guys! So this chapter was just a look into Regina's life on how she would be as a mother and kind of an awakening for her as well. With not being able to have children of her own, she only has Mary. And now with Roland in Robin's custody, there's a smaller child in the picture now. So the bonding time between children and her was really the focus point of this chapter. I hoped you like it and please feel free to comment!!