I do not own Once Upon a Time. i'm back! And so is Amelia. Her life is looking up, finally and it is only going to get better. She deserves it after all the crap I put her through. Reminder, this is OC with nine previous stories, I HIGHLY suggest you read them, there are awesome (okay, I am saying that because I wrote them, but they were awesome to write.)

It was a small gathering, or as small and intimate as Storybrooke could be. So about four dozen plus people. Emma Swan was hosting her housewarming party a good two weeks after she and Henry had moved into a medium sized house that overlooked the harbor.

It was long, very long overdue. Emma could only live at her parents' for so long. The loft was crowded enough, Mary Margret, David, Luke, Emma, and Henry. And there was the fact that Killian was still sleeping at Granny's.

It had very large rooms: four bedrooms, three bathrooms, living room, an eat in kitchen, dining room, and a yard. Perfect for Emma and her small family.

Amelia looked around and suddenly knew this was exactly what she wanted, a home to raise a family in. But it wasn't needed yet. Right now it was just her and Neal and occasionally Henry. But someday, there would be a home with their names on it.

There was good food, Granny had supplied most of it, including her famous lasagna. And of course, there was lively conversation and laughs through the Sunday afternoon. Henry finally introduced Roland to video games and didn't need to be told to stay away from anything too violent. Mary Margaret and Regina were in the middle of discussing town project when they noticed the beginning of a drinking contest between Robin, David, Killian and Neal. No one wanted to carry any of them home. The dwarves seemed to know better and not get involved. Amelia and Belle lent a hand whenever it was needed, they did just like to sit back and watch the long awaited family togetherness.

Just as the evening was winding down, Emma approached Amelia looking excited but also a bit nervous. "Hey, could you do me a huge favor?"

They were almost family and had been through hell together. Why should Emma feel nervous about asking for help? "Of course. What do you need?"

"Can you and Neal take Henry for the night?" Emma asked.

Of course they would take him, but Henry did have another mother, so Emma obviously had choices. Maybe Emma trusted Amelia more at the moment. "Yeah sure… is everything alright?" Why would Emma want to kick Henry out for the night? Emma didn't answer, she just looked across the room at Killian. And Amelia understood that look all too well. "Oh… of course we will take him." Amelia assured Emma. There was a bit more she wanted to say but wasn't sure it would be comfortable. "One word of advice, if it's not too weird…" Emma nodded, she actually didn't mind the advice. "Make sure he takes off the hook beforehand. You will have scars."

"Thank you." Emma replied, she sounded so relived.

"No problem. Oh and one more thing, be careful with your magic. The burns on Neal's arms, not from work like we kept telling everyone."

"Yeah, I know." Emma laughed. Amelia looked at her shocked. "You guys can't hide anything from me."

"You and your super power." Amelia shook her head and went back to Neal's side. She slid into his lap. "We are taking Henry for the night."

"Okay, is everything alright? He asked.

"Of course. Emma just wants the place to herself for the night."

Neal looked slightly confused but that ended when Amelia winked at him. "Oh… wait, they haven't…"

"They aren't us." She placed a kiss on his nose.

Amelia and Neal were the last ones to leave. Luke was getting fussy, or Mary Margaret and David would have stayed longer. Everyone else had left after cleaning up.

Emma approached Henry. "Hey kid, you want to go to your dad's tonight?" She asked. Killian was deep in conversation with David at the moment.

Henry looked skeptical. "I got math homework to finish."

"I'll help you with it. I'm very good at math. Neal volunteered. He was looking out for the mother of his child. Yes, they had an awkwardly wonderful relationship.

"Okay fine." Henry went to his room to get his books.

"Thank you guy so much for this, really." Emma said when they were at the door.

"Not a problem. We will be make sure he gets all the homework done and get him to school on time in the morning." Neal assured her, giving her a quick hug.

Amelia also hugged Emma. "I do expect the favor returned." She told her quietly.

"You're beginning to sound like him." Emma commented.

They both knew who she meant. "Some things rub off." Amelia shrugged with a smile. "Good night Killian!" She yelled into the next room.

He yelled back. "Good night Amelia. Good night Neal!"

Book bag on Henry's back and coats bundled up, Neal, Amelia, and Henry left the house. Killian came back into the room to find it empty. "That was a nice gathering there, Swan. Everything is cleaned up in the kitchen. Where's the lad?" He didn't see Henry around.

"Neal and Amelia took him." Emma answered casually.

"Oh, that's nice." He fell silent. "I should get going…"

"Why?"

"Because the party is over."

"Party isn't over until I say it is, Captain." She had a grin on her face as she tilted her head to the bedroom.

"Oh…" He caught on fast. "Swan, I thought you would never ask."

Hehe, fun times are ahead, for one couple at least. Storybrooke is finally quiet and peaceful and normal.