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Meet Hope

"They're coming today?" Emma asked.

Killian nodded, smiling. "Aye." He could hardly contain his excitement.

Emma smiled. "That's great! Hope will be so excited. When are they coming?"

"They should be at the docks any minute," Killian explained. "I'm going to go meet them there right now, if that's okay?"

"Of course it is. I'll get some lunch ready while your gone," Emma said.

"You're the best." Killian gave her a quick kiss and then ran out of the house and started for the docks.

Emma just laughed as she started making some grilled cheese.

"Where did Daddy go?"

Emma turned around and saw her daughter standing behind her, holding her baby blanket. Emma walked over to her and picked her up. "He went to go meet someone."

"Who?" she asked.

"Well, Hope, he went to go meet his brother and an old friend."
Hope's eyes grew wide. "Daddy has a brother?"

Emma laughed. "Yeah. He actually has two brothers."

"Really?" Hope asked.

Emma nodded. "Yes, but you're only going to meet one of them."

Hope nodded. "Okay."

Emma kissed her head and set her down. "I have to make lunch for us. So why don't you go play for a little?"

Hope nodded and ran up towards her room.

Emma smiled and stood back up. She continued to make lunch. She couldn't help but smile. She loved seeing Killian happy. It's not that he wasn't always happy, he was. He loved his family so much; but Emma loved seeing him happy in a way that wasn't because of her. She loved watching him interact with Hope and Neal.

Emma was brought out of her thoughts when she heard the front door open and close.

Emma smiled and finished the grilled cheese she was working and the turned around. Killian, Liam, and Nemo were talking a mile a minute, smiles never leaving their faces.

Emma walked over to them. "Hey, guys."

"Emma!" Liam said. "It's so good to see you!"

Emma smiled as they hugged. "You too, Liam." When they pulled away Emma smiled at Nemo. "Good to see you, too."

Nemo nodded and hugged Emma as well. "Likewise, Mrs. Jones."

Emma smiled at the use of her last name. She never got tired of hearing it. She pulled back and went and stood next to Killian, who wrapped his good arm around her waist. Emma did the same to him.

"So, where is this Hope I keep hearing about?" Nemo asked.

Emma and Killian smiled.

"She's upstairs playing," Emma said. "I'll go grab her."

"No need," Killian said. "I'll go get our little lass."

Emma shook her head. "No, you need talk to your brother."

Killian smirked. "He's your brother now, too. Be right back." He kissed her cheek and ran upstairs before Emma could say anything.

Emma just laughed to herself and looked back at Nemo and Liam. They were both staring at her, wide smiles on their faces. "What?" Emma asked.

"You just make him happy," Liam said.

Emma felt her cheeks grow warm. "Well, he deserves it."

"That he does," Nemo added.

They heard loud giggles and turned to face the stairs. Hope was on Killian's shoulders as Killian carried her down the stairs.

Hope giggled. "You're so silly, Daddy!"

"Is that so?" Killian teased.

"Yes, Daddy!"
Emma smiled as they went over to them.

Killian picked Hope up off his shoulders and set her on his hip. "Nemo, Liam, this is our 5-year-old daughter, Hope."

"Hi, Hope," Liam said. He waved.

"Hello, darling," Nemo said.

Hope buried her face in Killian's shoulder.

Killian rubbed Hope's back. "Sweetheart, can you say 'hi'?"

Hope shook her head. "Who are they?"

"It's your Uncle Liam and Uncle Nemo," Killian explained.

Nemo smiled at being called 'uncle.'

Hope slowly turned her head and looked at Liam. "Hi."

Liam smiled. "Hello. What's your name?"

"Hope," she whispered.

"That's a lovely name," Nemo added.

Hope nodded. "Mommy and Daddy said that I should always have hope."

"That's some good advice, huh?" Nemo asked, smiling.

Hope only nodded.

"You know, Hope, I knew your father when he was younger," Nemo began.

"When he was a pirate?"

"Oh, Hope, I've always been a pirate and I will always be a pirate," Killian teased.

Hope scrunched up her nose. "I thought you were a hero."

"Daddy is a hero," Emma said. "He just likes to think that he's still a pirate."

"Oi!" Killian protested.

Hope giggled. "Daddy's funny."

Killian tickled Hope's stomach a little. "And don't you forget it."

Hope erupted in giggles as she pushed Killian's hand away. "Stop it, Daddy!"

Nemo smiled. It was great to see Killian happy and not full of vengeance anymore.

"I made some lunch while you were all gone. Who's hungry?" Emma asked.

Hope shot her hand up in the air. "Me!"

Emma laughed. "Alright then, Hope. Let's eat."

Hope clapped. "Yay!"

They all headed towards the kitchen. Emma set the table quickly and got everyone some water. When they finally all sat down, Liam asked, "What is this strange food?" He lifted up his grilled cheese.

Killian chuckled. "It's called grilled cheese, brother. It is very good."

Liam nodded and took a small bite. His eyes grew wide. "This is delicious!"
Emma smiled. "Thanks."

"So, Hope, do you like grilled cheese?" Nemo asked.

Hope nodded enthusiastically. "Oh yeah! They're the best!"

Killian ruffled Hope's hair. "She takes after her mother."

Hope giggled and pushed Killian's hand away.

"I'm glad you found happiness, Killian," Nemo said.

Killian smiled and found Emma's hand underneath the table, giving it a squeeze. "So am I."

Emma smiled at him and then continued to eat her grilled cheese.

"Daddy?" Hope whispered.

Killian looked down at her. "Yes, love?"

"Can we play outside after lunch?" Hope asked.

Killian smiled softly. "Of course."

Hope clapped. "Yay!"

Killian chuckled and leaned back in his chair.

Emma smiled at him. "What did you do to get her so happy?"

Killian shrugged and put his arm around the back of Emma's chair. "I just told her that we could play outside after lunch."

"Hmm," Emma hummed. "Sounds like you."

Killian leaned forward and pressed a soft kiss on his wife's lips. When he pulled back, he smiled at her. "Aye."

Emma smiled. "We should eat quickly so we can go outside."

Killian nodded and they went back to eating.

"Thank you, Emma," Liam said sincerely. They were outside in the backyard. Emma, Nemo, and Liam sitting on lawn chairs while they watched Killian play with Hope.

"For what?" Emma asked. She pulled her eyes away from her husband and daughter, and looked at Liam.

"For being there for my brother."

Emma felt a wave of protectiveness wash over her. Liam was never there for Killian, why was he acting as though he had been? Emma pushed the feeling away and nodded, smiling. "You don't need to thank me. I gladly do it everyday."

Liam smiled at her.

Emma looked back at her family and smiled.

Killian ran up behind Hope and grabbed her around the waist, stopping her in mid-run.

Hope giggled. "Daddy!"

Killian lifted her above his head and sat her down on his shoulders. "Hope!"

Hope giggled again. Killian grabbed her hands and started running around the yard. Hope's giggles continued.

Emma smiled at her family. She was truly lucky to have ended up with this life.

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