Hey, here is the latest chapter. They have to tell Henry and the rest about getting married and the little pirate.
And for the guest who worried about Neal remaining an "only child". He won't. But David and Snow just want to take their time. In the epilog there will be more babies and pregnancies.
Chapter 12: You think you know, but you actually don't
The next morning, everyone was gathered together at Granny's to meet with Killian and Emma. They had told them to all come for breakfast as they wanted to share some important news.
Snow and Charming were really excited as they expected the news of their daughter and Killian to get married. Regina on the other hand was expecting the baby news.
Gold had excused himself, because he was busy in his shop. Though actually he was just not interested in the pirate's news and had avoided him more than usual since Henry had called Killian 'dad' at the wedding.
Instead of him, Zelena was sitting next to Belle and chatting about cute baby clothes. The two of them, along with Robin and Roland had no idea why they were gathered together.
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Before they left for the diner to tell the big news to the rest of their family, Killian and Emma had called over Henry to tell him first. In private.
Henry, of course, had the same suspicion as his grandparents about the course of the announcement.
So when he sat with his mother and Killian, he could barely suppress a grin.
"So, what's the big news?", he asked his mother, who was sitting across him. She seemed very nervous. He wanted to tell her he already knew, but didn't want to ruin the surprise. He shot Killian a look, but to his surprise he looked kind of nervous too.
"Well, Killian and I wanted to tell you…" Emma paused. She looked at Killian as if asking for him to save her, but he only nodded for her to go on.
"There will be a new addition to our family. I'm…I'm pregnant. We're having a baby." She looked at him closely, waiting for his reaction. Now Henry was indeed surprised. He just stared at them, his mouth hanging open.
Before he could react, Killian added: "You're going to be a big brother. I hope you like that. I know this is a bit much to take in, my boy. But I know that the three of us will master this. And love this baby together. Just like we love each other, son."
Killian wanted Henry to feel included. Show him the baby was not going to take his place, but get a new one in all of their hearts. Hopefully, also in Henry's.
"Well, I'm really surprised. I didn't expect that. And I'll need some time to get used to that. But I'm really happy for you guys. And I'm sure I will love my new sibling. Just don't be mad when I spend more time at Regina's once the baby is born. Uncle Neal showed me how loud babies can be, especially during the night.", he said to Emma's relief.
He went to hug both Emma and Killian. Emma wrapped her arms around her boys and whispered to Henry's ear: "And I've heard you already know that your 'dad' soon will officially be your dad."
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When they told the other's their news about getting married and having a baby, everyone was really surprised. Snow and David mirrored their grandson's reaction of shock with an open mouth, but soon got up to hug the two and share their joy. Belle followed in hugging them and joked about Emma and her being pregnancy buddies.
The least surprised was in fact Regina. She already knew about the pregnancy and had expected the pirate to propose for a long time.
"No, Emma, don't do this to me! I've dreamed about your fairytale wedding since the day I found out I was pregnant.", Snow complained after her daughter had told her they were getting married the next weekend in private. "Sorry, mom. You have to wait for Neal to grow up to get your fairytale wedding. It's just not my thing. But I want a beautiful white dress and dad walking me down the aisle. I'll give you that. You can help me find a dress and get yourself one, if you want, but that's all."
Before Snow could continue her protest, Belle interrupted. "I'm sure I can get beautiful flower arrangements from my father. I've already talked about some options with him for Regina's wedding."
After a bit of celebration Killian was standing at the counter drinking his coffee as Henry approached him. "Wow, so you're getting married and having a baby. That's really much at once, dad."
He gave the boy a slight smile as he sat down next to him. "Aye, lad. I'm not gonna lie to you. I'm scared out of my mind. Not sure if I'm ready for this. But then, I guess, who's ever ready. But all of us together will handle that. I couldn't tell your mother about my doubts. Never worry a pregnant woman. But how do you feel?"
"Well, I'm not gonna lie to you, too. It feels strange. I'm happy for you, but this baby will get what I never had with mom. Regina raised me good and I'm grateful I have both of them, but still… it's strange. But I will love this baby with all my heart. Roland showed me how cool being a big brother is. Maybe soon Regina and Robin will have kids too. When I think about it, it's actually great. Maybe I'll have a little sister. Already got a brother."
Killian smiled, relieved that Henry was really okay with this. He loved him like his own and didn't want him to get hurt or feel unloved. "Who knows, maybe one day you'll have both. Do you think I'll be a good father?", he asked him more serious. Henry just gave him a smile and a pad on the shoulder.
"You already are."
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The next chapter will in fact be the last chapter *sob*. Well, there will be an epilog. And when I have time, I'll write a bonus chapter with some Wicked Cricket, Grumpy/Nova and Henry/Grace.
And in the last chapter there will be a Captain Swan wedding and the last pregnancy will be revealed (in a slightly disgusting way).
Well, but what woman in Story Brooke is left to be pregnant? Stay tuned.
