Neal hesitated for a minute, didn't want to be the reason she might tense, but he figured if he's leaving he might as well say goodbye first. He'd been there for a few hours now, spent time with Henry, mingled and met people, and it was more socializing than he'd done in a while.

"Hey, Emma. Think I'm callin' it a day, but this was good. Who knew Regina'd let you near the food? You two did great, best meal made by fairytale characters I've ever had," he said in an attempt to keep it light, maybe make her smile.