She takes her cues from him, and he loves it. He enjoys being the one that takes control. She had been made for him. He knew it. He leads her to the bedroom where he tells her to stand and not to move. He removes his jacket, throwing it to the floor. He looks at her, "every time I remove a piece of clothing, I want you to do the same after."

He takes off his vest. She removes her red V-neck shirt. And that continues until both are left standing naked. She is trying to cover herself. Even though he has seen her naked before, somehow it felt different; it frightened her.

He moves closer and stops her, "love, come on now. I have seen it all before. Do not try to hide from me. Do you have any idea of how beautiful you truly are?" She makes a face. "Do you not see what I see? Come here." He walks her over to her full-length mirror, "what do you see that you do not like? What has made you feel this way?"

She starts to list all the things: her breasts are too small. Her hips too wide. Her thighs are much too thick. She is too tall. She is not skinny enough. She wishes she was a little tanner. She tells him that people have always pointed these things out.

After she finishes, he speaks, "now I will tell you what I see." He stands behind her, "these breasts, ", he reaches around her to touch them gently, "are in fact, the perfect size. So full and perky. And when the time comes, they will do what they were made to do, feed a child. And these hips, will help you bring it into the world.", he places his hand on her hip. "Women are supposed to be softer, to have curves. And I enjoy your height. It makes it much easier to kiss you. And as for weight, I can pick you up with ease." He picks her up, like a groom carrying his new bride over the threshold. "He carries her to bed. "And, you are fair skinned, because you were meant to be. I think you are the most beautiful woman that I have ever laid eyes on."

Looking down at her he almost says, I love you, but stops himself. He moves his cock to her entrance. He leans down to give her lips a kiss. And slowly, with all the love that he felt for her, he makes love to her.

After, she settles into his arms. They both are quiet. Him, wanting to tell her what he felt. And her, wanting to do the same, because even though she has said 'I love you' before, to Allen, she never truly felt it for him. She just said it because she thought she was supposed to.

Ava wakes before Killian, she goes down to the bakery and picks up some donuts and coffee for them. What she didn't notice was across the street, parked in a car, was the man that had been looking for her. He hasn't left town. He has seen her "guest" come the night before and that made him incredibly angry.

Killian is just starting to wake up when she returns. "I was starting to think that milady ran out on me. What is wrong, love?"

"Did you really knock my dad out to get your hook?', she raises her voice.

"Love, he was not going to give it back and I need it." He pulls his pants on and walks over to her.

"You used a crowbar!", she yells.

"That was all I could find. He is alright now. No real damage. Love, I am sorry, but he didn't leave me much of a choice." He wraps his hand around her, "I still have something that I need to finish, and I need my hook for it." He kisses her neck, hoping that she will understand.

"Promise me, you won't ever hurt my family again, please?" She asks while putting her hand on the back of his head, trying to keep him where he is.

"I promise. Now where did you get off to?" He asks, moving away and picking up the bag.

(3 days later)

Ava stands at the dock, waiting for Emma, Henry, and Gold to return to Storybrooke. They had found his son, Baelfire, who now goes by Neal; and who happens to be Henry's father. They are supposed to be there soon, on Killian's ship. Without him.

"I can't believe he tried to kill Gold.", Ava tells the wind. She is in shock, staring at the water. She didn't know what to do. She absolutely loves him, but she can't stand what he has done. She has just been at a funeral for Johanna, a woman that use to work for her mother as a child. Cora had killed her. She is worried about her mother. Hearing a sound, she looks up. The ship arrives, and everyone gets off. Emma and Neal help Gold off the ship, Emma allows David to take over, he and Neal place him into his truck and drive him to his shop.

"Ava, can you take Henry home?", Emma asks. She looks so tired.

She turns to look at Henry, "come on, let's go to Granny's for some food."

(Next day)

Ava gets a frantic phone call telling her to get to the wishing well. Henry had stolen TNT from the mines and he was going to try to blow it up.

When she gets there David, Emma, Neal, and Henry are all standing at the well, watching Regina burn a piece of paper, "Guys, what is going on?", she asks.

"Short version, Henry was trying to blow up magic, Regina was going to use a Curse to make Henry love her. Regina was just burning the curse." Emma states as if it was just a normal day. Everyone, but Regina, turn and walk away.

"Hey, Regina, about that guy that hit Killian...Hook...do you get the feeling that he is, I don't know. Hiding something?", Ava ask while walking closer to the Evil Queen.

"Yes, Ava. I do.", Regina quickly disappears with a puff of purple smoke. Ava sighs and runs after her family.

(Days later)

Ava has decided to spend the day down at the pier, alone. The Jolly Roger is in front of her, she smiles, it is truly a beautiful ship. She thinks about the Pirate Captain, left behind in a city that he does not know. She had wanted to go looking for him, but her family stopped her. She is missing Killian and feeling sorry for herself. She just wants the world to stop throwing all these things at her family. She wants a normal life, well, as normal as it can get in a town full of fairy tales.

After a few hours, she feels like she is being watched. She looks around and sees Emma walking towards her.

"Hey, mind if I sit here? I know you want to be alone, but maybe we can be alone together? Emma is waiting for Ava's permission to sit. When her sister simply nods her head, she sits. "Mary Margaret is still feeling sorry for herself, David is spending all his time with Anton and the dwarfs; trying to make sure the beans grow. Belle still thinks she is Lacey and Gold has somehow gotten her to like him." Emma starts to babble on. " I bumped into Tamara again, just outside the diner, she had this...list of everyone in town, with who they really are. I know she is Neal's fiancé, but something isn't right there. I'm not just saying this because I still have feelings..."

"Emma, please...stop. Just stop. If you truly feel that something isn't right with Tamara, do what you do best; find the truth." Ava stands up to leave, "I do love you though."

She has just gotten to her parents' house but finds it empty. She leaves a note:

Hey, I just wanted to let you guys know that I am going to Salem for a day or so. I just want to visit Helen and Mark, leave some flowers for them. Keep me updated on what is going on.

Love you,

Ava

She goes back to her apartment and packs. Unaware that someone has been following her and has read the note.