Killian sat with Henry in his lap, the moment he touched the little lad, he had fallen in love, as had everyone else. He was just the sweetest kid, never crying or getting fussy. Emma looked at the two of them.
"Henry, kiddo, can you say 'killian'?" She asked him, swerving her chair towards them. Henry smiled at his mom.
"Killy!" He giggled excitedly as Emma clapped her hands. Killians face lit up. Who knew he such a soft spot for kids? She smiled at them both. "Did i say it right mama?" He looked up at her. She smiled the widest smile he'd seen from her (It was breathtaking in his opinion) and shrugged.
"Yes you did, kid. Your so smart, tell Killian the names of the people here, okay buddy?" He nodded over exaggeratedly.
"Killy, belle, davy, ruby, elsa and mama!" He counted on his fingers as he said there names. Killian nodded at him.
"Good job, lad." He praised him. Henry beamed at him.
They heard a door open, and Regina walked out of her office.
"Greeting, Miss Swan." She paused. "Mr. Jones," She looked at Henry. "I don't believe we've met before," Emma could see the smile forming on her lips. Killian knew Regina had a soft spot for kids, but seeing it was a whole other story. She walked over and crouched down to where Henry had moved onto the floor.
"This is my son, Henry." She smiled at Regina, then looking at Henry. "Kid, can you say 'Regina'?" She asked him this time. He nodded and smiled at Regina.
"Gina!" He yelled and clapped his hands together furiously. Killian chuckled as Emma tried to quiet the toddler down. Regina shook her head, smiling.
"Sorry about him.." Emma mumbled to her. Regina looked at her.
"Oh its quite alright. He's fine." After a few minutes, it was time for Emma to get the kid home. After gathering Henry's stuff, with Killians help, she paused at the door.
Regina looked at Henry once more.
"Come back anytime, Henry." She laughed as he waved at her.
"Bye bye gina!"
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On her way to her bug, she almost dropped her bag, trying to fix it while holding Henry in the process, she heard a voice behind her.
"Need a hand there, Swan?" He asked her, catching up to her almost instantly. She rolled her eyes.
"Nope, I've got it." She lied, almost tripping over her own foot. He caught her and sighed.
"Emma, its not like I'm asking you to marry me, love, just let me carry a bag or two." He sighed, speaking quietly. She hesitated, before handing him Henry's Diaper bag. He tried to start conversation, and she shot him down every time.
"Swan-" He tried to say.
"Look, Killian, thank you for all of your help today, but even if I wanted to, we can't be friends.." She informed him slowly, avoiding his eyes. His tone surprised her.
"Why not?" Instead of gentle and quiet like he had been, his tone now was snappy, making her flinch.
"Because, I mess things like that up, and I have.." She paused momentarily, looking down. "I have Henry to take care of, his father.. Isn't around. So its just me, I don't have time for things that aren't my top priority. Which, I'm sorry, I only just met you, so right now, thats not you." She looked straight ahead of her, doing her best to keep her expression neutral. She didn't realize how happy he was in that moment. He had a chance with her, which was enough for him right now. He sighed deeply and they walked the rest of the way to her car in utter silence.
Once they got there, Emma tried to turn it on, to no avail.
"Shit.." She mumbled. He was loading things into the trunk, and paused, walking to the drivers side.
"What is it, love?" He asked her. She shook her head, he was surprised to find her on the verge of tears.
"My car broke down." She simply stated, not angry nor sad, not happy nor surprised; just expressionless. A singular tear dripped down her face, and she quickly swiped it away.
"Would you like me to give you a ride?" She looked at him. She sighed,
"Killian, you don't have to-" She started. He shook his head steadily.
"No, your not making excuses. Emma Swan, you better grab your son and get in my car before I run you over with it." He could see the small traces of a smile on her lips.
"Yes, sir." She mockingly saluted him, grabbing Henry and getting in Killians car with her bags.
Once they were in the car, Killian turned it on. He looked at Emma, she was staring at him with an expression he couldn't decipher. She slowly tore her gaze from his, instead looking at Henry, who was giggling and grabbing his toes.
"So whats the address, love?" She smiled at him, shaking her head.
"I've heard its not right to give my address to a stranger," She joked. He pouted, putting a hand to his heart in mock hurt.
"Now I wouldn't say I'm a stranger, love." He told her, smiling slightly as he did so.
"354 Cherry street." She told him, returning the smile. He nodded a her.
After about ten minutes, She grabbed Henry and stepped put of the car.
"Thank you Killian, I'll see you at work." She smiled.
"I'll see you here at eight," She looked back at him.
"What?" She asked, with Henry in her arms.
"Your car is still broken, and until its fixed, I'll take you to work." She rolled her eyes.
"Any way I could convince you otherwise?" She asked, already knowing the answer.
"Not a chance." He smiled widely.
"Then I guess I'll see you at eight."
He smiled and nodded, driving off to his house.
Just as Emma had expected, he was there right on time.