~No Place Like Home~

So, this is just a few short one shot chapters regarding the end of 3.22 - specifically Emma and Hook (so, yes, CS)…I felt like there was so much going on that wasn't said (or seen) that I wanted to give it a go. Obviously I don't own any of these lovely characters, but I wouldn't mind borrowing them for awhile. Reviews and comments are more than appreciated, they are loved. Hope you enjoy! – Caillean

"…It is our pleasure to introduce you to our son. Prince Neal."

Emma's heart felt like it was breaking into a million little pieces while floating at the same time as she absorbed the name of her new little brother. This was what they meant by the circle of life, wasn't it? She had lost Neal, but his sacrifice was instrumental is brining this new life into the world, this little prince she already was so full of love for.

"It's so nice to meet you Neal."

It almost seemed as if he raised his hand in greeting, and she felt the tears burning against her eyes. Maybe they never found Tallahassee, but Neal would be content to know that she and Henry had finally found Home.

She looked across the table and met Mary Mar….her mother's eyes. There was an acknowledgement there, as if she said "Yes, you loved and lost, and so have we, but we will move forward and continue to love, continue to grow, together, as a family."

She'd always have complex feelings about Neal; she'd always have a part of her that begged the question "what if?" Could they have found happiness together, even after all he walked away from? She would always love him; love the hero he had become. In the end, he had proven himself to be a good man, and for Henry, that was all that mattered to Emma.

You don't have a home, until you just miss it….

She turned around.

Hook.

Where was he? Peering through the window behind Rumpelstiltskin, she thought she spied someone sitting out in the courtyard. Standing, Emma excused herself, not seeing the knowing look pass between her parents as she did.