A Pirate's Treasures

Captain Swan. Killian Jones is not a man accustomed to receiving gifts. But his new family is quite fond of giving them.

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First Father's Day

"Here," Henry says, handing Hook a rectangularly wrapped present.

"What is this?" Hook asks, confused by the gesture. He looks at the present and then back at Henry. "I'm afraid I've nothing for you in return."

"Oh that's okay," Henry says shaking his head. "I just wanted to say thank you, for taking care of me and telling me about my dad."

"Well I don't need a present for that," Hook tells him, handing him the gift back. "I did that for you."

"I know, but you didn't have to," Henry tells him, pushing the box back into his hands.

"You're wrong," Hook says, looking him the eye. "There was never a choice when it came to looking out for you."

"I know," Henry replies bashfully. "But you're always doing that."

When Hook gives him a confused look Henry continues. "My mom told me how you met in the Enchanted Forest. You helped her get back here, to me."

Hook nods as Henry recounts that adventure. It's hard to believe that it's only been a year and a half from now when it feels like a lifetime ago.

"You came to Neverland. Then you came to New York," Henry continues. "You're always bringing me or my mom back to Storybrooke.

Hook blushes at the boy's words and looks away. "Well this is your home."

"I know," Henry tells him, a big smile on his face. "Why don't open it?"

Not wanting to disappoint the lad, Hook does as he says. He places the book on the diner table, attacking the blue wrapping paper at the corners with his good hand.

"Do you mind using the hook?" Henry asks shyly, clearly thrilled by the fact that Hook is a pirate.

Hook obliges, bringing out the appendage and using it to gauge the paper.

The torn strips reveal a second layer of wrapping paper. This one says 'Happy Father's Day' in bright gold lettering on cream background.

Hook glances up at Henry and sees that the boy is blushing furiously.

"It was all they had," he says bashfully.

Hook gives him a gentle smile, touched by the gesture. "I think it's lovely. This would have taken quite a while to make in my realm."

Henry nods, but his face is now a beet red.

So Hook does something he knows will cheer him up. He rips through the second layer with his hook. He wasn't lying about the paper, but Henry's smile more than makes up for it, the boy finally seeming at ease.

This time the paper reveals a brown box with nothing but the word kindle on it.

"Thank you," Hook tells him. "I'm sure this will make excellent heating fuel in the winter."

Henry chuckles at that. "No, open the box!"

Now it's Hook's turn to be embarrassed. Not that he minds - the boy's laughter is as good as his mother's.

When he does open the box it reveals a small grey device of some sort.

At his confused expression Henry explains. "It's called a Kindle. You can store all these books in it, so you can read any time."

Hook picks up the device and gives it a once over. "Are you sure your world has no magic?"

Henry grins, reaching forward and switching it on. "It's all electronic."

When a list of book titles appears Hook is surprised, "Maritime Developments Throughout the Ages? Technology for Dummies?"

"I bought a few books for you already," Henry tells him.

"And you're saying there's more like these?" Hook asks in awe, flipping the device over and back again. "That this thing holds more than five books?"

"Yep!" Henry confirms, pleased to see that Killian is enjoying his gift.

"I can't thank you enough," Hook tells him, genuinely grateful. "It's been a while since someone's gotten me anything."

Henry just smiles and says, "I thought you could use something to read while you wait for my mom to come around."

At Hook's stunned face Henry tells him, "Don't worry Killian, I can tell she already likes you. She helped me pay for that."

With that Henry slides out of the booth and heads out he door.

Hook smiles after him before looking down at the tiny thing in his hand and selecting a title that sounds quite intriguing.

Pride and Prejudice.

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