A day had passed since the disagreement with Anna and no matter what he tried Killian couldn't seem to get it off his mind. He had thought giving her the bike was a good idea and would make getting around a lot easier.

Killian sighed deeply he couldn't do right for doing wrong but there was just something about this lass that intrigued him. She was closed off and very guarded of her feelings almost like it was wrong to let somebody else see the true emotions.

He knew something wasn't quite right the way she held back there was also pain lingering in her eyes. Killian knew what it was like to hold back your pain and put on a brave face, he been doing it a lot over the years.

That bike held a lot of good memories for the family but since she had gone it stood in the garage unused and collecting dust. Killian felt angry at Anna but also found her in his thoughts quite often since their first meeting.

It had been four years now since his wife had passed away but never would she be forgotten, he would make sure both Liam and Olivia knew what a wonderful woman she truly was. A smile spread across Killian's lips as he thought about how she still managed to make him smile.

He placed the rest of the wrapped items into the cooler and shut the lid, carefully lifting the box off the counter. Today was one of the rare occasions he was off work so instead of sitting sifting through paperwork he decided to take the kids to the beach.

David his best friend since high school was minding the shop like he had done many times before. Killian made his way out of the kitchen and down the hall towards the already wide open front door.

He stepped outside and walked the short distance to the car which was parked across the road. Killian instantly spotted Liam sat in the back of the car with his fishing rod and a book open in his lap. He quickly unlocked the boot of the car and placed the cooler and some towels inside.

"What are you reading?" Liam's head shot up in surprise not realising anybody was there.

"I found it a little while back on one of the shelves, I think it was mums". Killian smiled softly as his son shut the book and held it up for him to see, on the cover was some of the different kinds of fish.

"Ah, I forgot we had that book, but since it probably hasn't been used or even looked at for a bit why don't you keep hold of it?" Liam's face suddenly lit up and he had a sparkle in his eyes just like his mothers.

He reminded Killian a lot of her, from his mannerisms and the way the lad would sit for hours trying to catch fish at the harbour. She loved fishing and he was glad that Liam shared the very same interest.

Even though her death had effected both children Liam was the one who remembered her most. Just then Killian's thoughts were interrupted by Olivia who came running out of the house. She stopped near the gate at the end of the garden not daring to cross the road alone.

"Daddy where we going?" He pushed off the side of the car and wandered across the road scooping her into his arms.

"I was thinking maybe the beach?" Olivia let out a squeal in delight caught Killian to chuckle at her excitement. She wriggled out of his arms and skipped half way down the pavement spotting Emma walking towards them.

"We're going to the beach! You should come too". He shook his head as they came closer trying to make himself look busy.

"Olivia, Anna's not coming". Emma slightly flushed from the walk into town smiled at little girl.

"But you have to come!" Olivia danced around her happily.

"She isn't coming". Killian repeated hoping to sound firm enough to make her stop.

"No I think I'd like to come". Olivia stopped dancing and quickly grabbed her hand.

"You want to come?" He stared feeling quite shocked by her agreeing to go along.

"Yeah but I'll have to go and grab a few things first". A slight blush crept across Emma's cheeks which she tried to hide by looking away.

"Can I come?" Olivia perked up eagerly looking up at her with big eyes. Emma glanced down at the little girl then up at her father for confirmation which he answered with a nod.

Killian leaned back against the car and watched Olivia and Emma walked down the road leading to a few small shops on the front. As he turned back around he noticed Liam shaking his head, lately the lad had been very distant not wanting to join in with much.

Killian sighed trying to understand his sons side of things, he made his way back towards the house for a quick check up encase anything was forgotten. It didn't take long to do a sweep of the rooms and step back outside locking the front door.

Killian shoved his hands into his pockets and walked to the car, slipping into the drivers side. He let his head fall back against the seat, knowing he wouldn't get much conversation out of Liam. Killian shut his eyes and listened to the different sounds around.

Whenever he did close his eyes he was back with her once again walking along the shore the water brushing their heels as they talked. Suddenly Killian heard a laugh that sounded more like bells, he opened his eyes to see Olivia and Emma laughing and joking.

He felt his heart melt at the sight, surprised at how much his daughter had taken to this stranger. "Ready to go?" Olivia slid into the back seat beside Liam and Emma walked around and got into the front seat.

A carrier bag lay in her lap with the local shops name across. Killian flicked on the radio as he started the engine, some cd came on of Olivia's.

"Sorry about that do you want me to change it?" Emma smiled and shook her head.

"No it's fine". He could sense that she wanted to say more but felt slightly nervous to do so. "I'm sorry about yesterday I shouldn't have been so rude the bike was a nice idea". Killian tried to hide the smile slowly creeping across his face, as he tapped his fingers along to the radio.

"So what your saying is your having second thoughts about the bike?" She stayed quite for a minute a blush appearing on her pale cheeks.

"You should take the bike". Olivia chipped in clearly listening into the conversation.

"I guess what I should of said was thank you". Killian reached a hand behind the seat and Olivia slapped her hand on his for a high five.

The rest of the journey to the beach was mainly filled with singing and laughing. Something that had lacked in their lives for sometime.

An hour later and Killian was pulling up on the concrete before the beautiful golden beach. It wasn't long before Olivia was unbuckling herself and jumping out of the car.

Liam followed clutching his fishing rod and a few supplies not bothering to offer to help carry the stuff down to the sand. Killian sighed as he followed the children towards the beach.

Emma noticed immediately and placed a hand on his shoulder trying to be some form of comfort.e soon snapped out of it for Olivia's sake who was dancing around shouting something about swimming.

Killian unloaded the boot of the car and walked the short distance towards the sand picking a spot. He dropped all the bags and took out the camera quickly snapping photos of the kids. Liam was very reluctant but Olivia over all the attention.

Killian set the towels down and slumped down reaching for a can. Emma kneeled down on the sand along with Olivia trying to build a sandcastle. He snapped as many photos as he could wanting to add them to the scrap book.

Suddenly something out of the corner of his eye caught his attention, Liam was stood at the shore holding up a fish he had caught. Killian jumped up and sprinted towards him stopping half way remembering the camera so doubled back. By the time he reached Liam the fish was gone.

"What happened?" Liam shrugged.

"I don't know". He mumbled turning his back to his father.

"Why do you have to take pictures all the time?" Killian lifted a hand and ran it through his messy hair feeling more then Confused.

"To capture our memories". Liam shook his head beginning to walk away.

"Why can't we have memories without pictures?" Sometimes Killian really didn't know him like he thought he did, Liam was changing before his eyes.

"Are you okay?" He looked around to see Emma stood beside him with a sympathetic look on her face.

"He's testing me". She glanced around watching as he wandered up the beach.

"It must have been hard for you all". Killian walked out of the water and slumped down on the sand leaning back on his hands.

"The first few months was hard I tried to avoid any place we had went, the kids knew something was wrong especially Liam. He was the closest to her".

Emma sat beside him with her knees pressed against her chest and her chin resting on top. "She used to take pictures of everything, I have a few albums locked away". Killian wasn't sure what it was but he felt close to Emma like he could tell her anything without judgement.

"So what about you why move to a small town?" He could tell by the change in expression that she was taken back by the question.

"I wanted a change from the big city". Killian noticed a edge to her voice something he couldn't quite make out.

"Well you certainly picked a small town". He chuckled watching Olivia run along the sand trying to escape Liam.

"I like it here". Emma muttered as the little girl skidded to a stop and grabbed her hand.

"Come on". She stood and let Olivia lead her off towards the sea, Killian jumped up and charged towards them making sure to make a big splash.

He lifted his daughter up into his arms and spun her around before falling backwards into the waves causing her to scream. Once they resurfaced Killian shook his head trying to move the hair out of his eyes.

Liam stood near the shore not looking all that impressed. "Are you hungry?" He grabbed hold of Olivia ticking her sides and causing her to squirm and giggle.

"Daddy stop!" Killian loved the sound of his daughter laughing it always reminded him of happy times. He stood from the water and threw Olivia over his shoulder jogging back towards the towels and setting her down. Emma followed close behind with Liam dragging his feet in the sand.

A/N Thank you for all the favourites/story alerts and reviews I love to know what you guys think!