@SwanAndMarry โ after all but yanking Emma back closer to her.
She seeks out a kiss that will likely turn into several. And smirks when Asher covers his eyes while exclaiming theyโre being โyuckyโ. Despite still peeking to watch them through his tiny spread apart fingers.
@SwanAndMarry โ knowing their son is prone to meltdown and tantrums at the mere mention of bedtime.
Heโs still got a few hours. But the start of the routine isnโt far off. And she doesnโt want him to already start protesting before theyโve even begun.
โGods, I missed you.โ Regina says, โ
@SwanAndMarry โ t-shirt, an identical shirt to match his bear, and a few pieces of candy.
Emmaโs has a t-shirt as well, keychain, shot glass, coffee mug, a fancy bottle of wine from a local winery, and candy as well.
@SwanAndMarry โ pulls out two bags that contain multiple items inside. One is handed to Emma, and the other to Asher.
โBe careful, my prince. Youโve got something very special and breakable in yours.โ
Asherโs contains a snow globe of the Chicago skyline, a stuffed bear wearing a Chicago โ
@SwanAndMarry โ down, she helps him before pointing to her carry on bag.
โCan you be mommyโs strong helper and bring that to mama and Iโs room?โ
@SwanAndMarry Regina nuzzles the boyโs cheek with her nose, inhaling the baby smell that he still has. Her heart is so full and happy again.
โIf you behave..โ The response is said equally as quiet, and followed by a wink in return.
And when Asher is done snuggling and squirming to get โ
@SwanAndMarry Reluctantly, Regina releases her hold around her wifeโs waist. Their son lifted up off the ground, before chubby cheeks are peppered with kisses.
โSโrise?โ Asher asks after an adorable belly laugh. And Regina nods with a smile so big that her cheeks grow sore.
โYes, mommy โ
@SwanAndMarry โ I was away?!โ Thereโs a dramatic but playful gasp. Her hand gesturing to short his height, as if heโs grown a couple feet since she left a week ago.
Heโs a preschooler, and growing up faster than she cares to admit. But heโll always be her baby.
@SwanAndMarry โ of equal surprise and excitement bouncing off the walls. Followed by the sound of hurried footsteps.
Regina opens her mouth, wanting to tell him to slow down. But heโs too fast, and just as quickly colliding with her legs.
โThereโs my little prince. Did you grow up while โ
@SwanAndMarry Her fingernails lightly dig into Emmaโs sides for a brief moment. A possessive look flashing in those chocolate hues, despite knowing Emma would never be unfaithful. Regina still doesnโt trust, or really like Ruby.
โIโd kill her before letting that happen.โ And she means it.