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Killian was shaken from having to try and explain where he had been and why his children hadn't had parents in the last 4 years. It hurt him to know that his children felt that they were going to be left. He wanted to go to sleep but he couldn't settle down. His mind wondered at a million miles an hour. He decided to go to the Rabbit Hole. Even if Emma wasn't his Emma, talking to her could always calm him down. He walked in the bar and saw she was over shooting pool and decided to sit in a stool not to far from where the tables were.
She saw him instantly. She couldn't understand why she felt this pull to him whenever he was near. She felt like a lovesick teenager. She must be crazy. Going after some guy who had two kids to some lady who wasn't even around. She decided she'd go and talk to him. She had already told him earlier in the night that she wanted to see him again.
"I'd ask you to shoot some pool with me but I don't know how well that works with one hand." Emma said.
"You'd be surprised what I can manage to do with a misshapen limb." he replied.
"You get your kids home safe?" she asked.
"Yeah I did. There was a little bit of a uprising when it came to leaving them with Henry. But they are in their beds safe." he said.
"They seem so sweet I can't imagine that are that big of a force to be messed with. Especially Nick. He is such a doll." Emma said.
"You'd be surprised how much force a four year old can have on you. They are good children though. I fear they just were given a double dose of their parents stubbornness." Killian said.
" If I ever had another little boy. That is what I always wanted the name to be, Nicolas." she said.
" It's a strong name." Killian said.
"Well that is probably why you used it right?" she said.
"Actually, I didn't name either of the twins. Their mother did. But I like the names." he said.
"I always loved Nicolas Liam for a name." Emma said.
"What's the Liam for?" Killian asked. He realized she must have some other memories and wondered if she knew why she would name a child after his brother's name.
"Well, I know this is going to sound odd. In fact you're probably the only person I will tell this to ever. But I just have this feeling that Liam would have sentimental meaning if I ever got to use it. I once met this guy that was named Liam. I can't remember where or why he was important but he was. He didn't particularly like me but I admired him for all he sacrificed when it came to others." Emma said.
"I imagine that Liam was only being protective of the ones you mention he sacrificed one could dislike you Emma Swan." Killian replied.
"You don't dislike me? Here I sit and I'm getting deep in conversation with you and we just met a few days ago. Hey what do you say we get out of here and go for a walk?" Emma said.
"A walk? Sure." he replied.
As they were walking Emma turned to him.
"Where were you that you just now showed up? Your kids are four years old." Emma asked.
"Lets just say I risked myself for the person I cared about the most and so it took me awhile to get back." he replied.
"You cared about? Do you not any longer?" she asked.
"I care about her very much. She just isn't the only thing I care about most any longer. I know I have only been around for a short time but I have to say I would do anything for Nicolas and Jayde." he stated.
"Having children does that I hear. So where is the mother of your children? Did she pass away? How could she just not be around?"
"No, she isn't dead. Thank the heavens. I miss her but at least I know she is okay." Killian said.
"What kind of mother just leaves her children?" Emma said.
"She isn't a bad person if that is what you are implying. She is the most caring person I have ever met in my life and believe me I've had a long time to figure it out."
"You seem to be very much the same. I can't say I've met many selfless pirates. You come to a bar and drink water. You spend your days with your tikes. I think you might be a saint instead of a pirate." Emma said.
"I wasn't always this way. I promise you that. I used to be completely invested in my own self desires. I spent all my time on revenge. Then I met the person who made me change. I owe her the world."
"Don't take this the wrong way. But if you are so deeply invested in your love for her. Why agree to be around me?" she asked.
"Well it seems to me that I am allowed to have friends and I happen to like you Emma Swan. " Killian said.
"I don't really have many friends. I guess that is hard to do when everyone that could be a friend tends to be friends with your parents. But I guess you play that role too." she said.
"I'm not going to report back anything to the King and Queen. You are their child Emma but you are not a child."
"That means a lot to me. I swear since I decided not to live with them everyone thinks I'm some sort of basket case that needs watched."
"You have proven to me that you are quite capable of taking care of yourself and don't need a babysitter." Killian said.
"You got all that from talking to me these last few days?" she said.
"You're an open book Swan. I can tell a lot about you. You carry yourself in a way no other woman I have ever met does."
"Where are more guys like you?" Emma laughed.
"Wouldn't it be best if there is only one of me?" He smirked at her.
They walked to the marina and Killina spotted his boat.
"She's still here." Killian whispered.
"Who? Oh, do you have a boat here? This is where I stay." she said.
"You stay at the marina?" he asked.
"Yeah. Let me show you. I guess I should have know a pirate would be amazed by that fact. I should have mentioned it sooner." Emma said.
He followed her closer down the docks and she stopped in front of the Jolly Rodger.
"This is where you stay?" Killian asked.
"Yeah. Come on, I'll give you the tour."
"Emma." Killian stopped and just looked at her.
"What's wrong?" she turned around and looked at him.
"I need to go."
"Oh yeah. Of course." Emma said. She shrugged and Killian knew that look. He turned her down so she was putting her walls back up.
"Emma, it is nothing you did. It's just late and I told Jayde I'd be up early tomorrow to spend the day with her and Nicko. I really would like for us to stay friends and it's getting late. I want to see you again." He hoped that would make up for the abruptness.
He started turning around and walking away.
"Hook, you're gonna make an amazing dad." Emma said with a smile on her face.
"Thank you Swan. It means alot coming from you. You're a hard critic. Good night Emma." He walked back towards her and kissed her on the cheek.