He looked so much like his father, it almost broke Killian's heart to look at him. he didn't mind spending time with the lad, truth be told he would do anything for his mother, the golden goddess Emma whom had been the subject of many a dream over the years. today she had asked him to mind Henry whist she delt with her...case? was that the like they were telling the lad?

"What's this?" Henry asked, pulling Hooks attention away from his thoughts.

" It's a Sexton, you use it to navigate by the stars. "

"So.. you knew my dad?"

"indeed I did lad. I taught him everything I knew.."

"but I thought you were the same age?"

Shit, this was why he hated lying to the lad. he was much to observent for his own good.

"How did you meet my mom?"

he scratched the top of his head awkwardly with his hook... knowing he couldnt tell him they climbed a beanstalk together to get a magic bean so she could return to him. "I met her...working a case." he said lamely.

"if I ask you something, will you be honest with me?" Henry had that lost look in his eyes, Bae's eyes.

"Aye, I won't lie to you lad."

Henry took a deep breath and surged forward, "Are you my father? I've seen the way you are around my mom. I can tell you like her, that you have history. and you wanting to spend time with me...is that why? Are you my dad?"

Killian felt his heart lurch, of all the things he was prepared for, this was not on his list. he could lie, convince Swan it was a noble thing, give Henry a father who would always be there, and maybe a reason for him and Emma to stay. But, he had sworn not to lie, no matter how much he wanted to. he couldn't place false hopes in the boys heart.

"As much as I want that to be true Lad, and believe me, I wish it was the truth. I am not your father..I knew him well, he was a friend. he loved your mother and you fiercely."

Henry's eyes filled with tears. " He left her to take the blame and he never knew about me.. so I don't thing that's true."

Killian grabbed the boy into a fierce hug,

"Oh Lad, I hope someday you will know how wrong you are...