Based on the song Drunk Last Night by Eli Young Band. Neal calls Emma in the middle of the night to tell her he still loves her even though she's with Hook. The next day they both have to deal with the awkwardness.
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"Hey dad!" Henry called smiling as Neal entered Granny's dinner. The boy and his mother were sitting at the counter, nearly empty plates in front of them.
"Hey buddy." Neal forced a grin, his gaze flicking from his son to Emma who refused to look at him.
Sliding down from the stool Henry picked up his backpack and slung it over his shoulder, "I gotta head to school. You wanna walk with me?"
"Actually Henry I was hoping to talk to your mom. How about I pick you up from school instead?"
Nodding the boy gave Emma a quick hug goodbye before waving at Neal and heading out the door. Sighing Neal turned back to Emma who was hurriedly throwing money down on the counter before attempting to follow Henry out.
"Emma, please. We need to talk about last night." He pleaded, holding a hand up to stop her.
Looking around to make sure no one was listening in, Emma hissed out, "What do you mean the drunken call I got last night at two in the morning?! God Neal what if it was Killian who picked up? Or worse, Henry."
Flinching at the pirate's name Neal begged, "Five minutes Emma. That's all I'm asking."
Giving him a long hard look Emma replied, "I'll give you three. Walk me to work."
Nodding he held open the door as they left the restaurant. Walking out into the street Neal pulled his jacket tighter as the freezing wind blew through the town.
After a long moment Neal finally spoke, "I won't even try to lie Emma, I got a little drunk last night. I couldn't sleep so I turned on the radio and everything they played was sad and slow love songs. Then around midnight it started to rain, and it made me think about all those times we'd stay up watching it. So I grabbed a bottle of scotch and laid in bed staring at the ceiling fan but I couldn't get you off my mind. I knew I shouldn't of picked up that phone. I guess I wasn't thinking straight, I couldn't tell wrong from right anymore. So I went ahead and called you up."
Beside him Emma just kept looking down the side walk so he continued,
"I brought it all up, got it all out; the way I still feel about you. But I mean what is it worth, to both of us now? Like you said, there's too much history between us. Most of it bas. But just cuz I got it off my chest, it's never off my mind. Two drinks in, I just hit that hurt of knowing you chose him over me. I know you feel bad, but I feel so much worse for putting you through that and so much more. To be honest I don't remember half of what I said, I just remember breaking down."
Stopping suddenly Emma rounded on him, "You blamed Hook for stealing your mother away, then again for 'stealing me'. It was my choice Neal. What the hell gives you the right?! You said you weren't gonna give up on 'us' then all but the next day you did just that. All because I can do magic."
"Emma magic destroyed my family. My father-"
"And you think my life was made better by it?!" Emma cut in. "I never knew my parents because of it. We nearly lost Henry because of the magic inside him. Are you gonna walk out on him too?"
Shocked Neal cried out "NO! Henry's my son, I'll never leave him again if I can help it. But Emma, its the fact you chose him, Hook. I know your happy with him. Everyone can see that. And I'm glad you're happy, just not that you're happy with him." his shoulders sagging with defeat.
Sighing she replied, "Hook has been amazing since we got back. He's great with Henry and they get along, Hell him and David are best mates. I get it's hard, I do, but for Henry's sake please try to keep your negativity to yourself. And no more late night calls. Unless its an emergency."
Nodding sadly Neal conceded, "It will be the first and last time. I swear."
"Good." Emma replied as they reached the Sherriff Station. Opening the door she gave him one last look and a small smile before heading inside.
Turning back Neal trudged back to the dinner where he flopped himself into a booth, rubbing his hands over his tired face.
"What can I get you?" Ruby asked appearing at his side.
"Coffee. Black." he ordered.
"Coming right up." The waitress assured, though she looked worried at his weary, sleep deprived demeanor.
Noticing someone sliding into the seat across from him, Neal looked up and saw Tinkerbelle looking back at him.
"Hey Tink."
"Hey yourself. Did you get any sleep last night? You look terrible."
Laughing mirthlessly he replied, "Thanks for the complement. You always knew how to make me feel better."
"One stuffed French Toast, and one black coffee." Ruby cut in placing the food in front of the fairy and cup in front of Neal. "Can I get you anything else?"
Looking a the strawberries, blueberries and cream cheese smothered between two pieces of French Toast and topped with powdered sugar Neal felt his stomach growl.
"I'll take a Hangover." he requested after looking over the menu.
"Looks like you've already got one." Tink joked taking a bite of bacon.
Chuckling Ruby walked away to fill the new order.
Once his food arrived Neal was slightly taken aback at the amount that was on his plate. Two scrambled eggs, white toast smothered in chipped beef and gravy, two strips of bacon, a sausage patty, fried potato medley and a cup of fresh fruit was all laid out before him.
"Think you'll be able to handle all that?" The fairy chuckled looking up from the last bites of her own breakfast.
Grinning slightly Neal challenged, "Only if you help me."
Smirking mischievously Tink stabbed a fried sweet potato chunk with her fork and popped it in her mouth. "Gladly."
Letting out a quiet laugh he began to dig in as well. The two of them spent most of the morning there together laughing and talking. And for the first time since Emma had rejected him, Neal felt like he could breath again.
The End
I know, it got a little Neal/Tink at the end but I'm not a fan of angst so there you go.
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