Based on something I saw on instagram (which i presume came from tumblr) "He [Killian] and Emma, and sometimes Henry, don't need that much space. He's accustomed to the tight quarters of the Jolly Roger; she's used to apartment living. Yet he choose something so grand for them. You don't choose a home that big unless you hope to fill it up someday. Hook's dream for the future with Emma included children."
And on this (written by hellowherearemypeople) Titled The Engagement House: "Remember back in the S3 finale-when Hook asked Emma what she was looking for and she said 'Home'. She's never had a permanent residence. As a child, she bounced around between foster homes, as a teen she spent time on the streets, then in the yellow bug. Even in her adult life, she moved around-changing apartments, changing cities. So when Emma Swan starts talking about their future, about a picket fence life, as something unattainable what does Killian Jones do? He doesn't make a promise to her with a ring. He searches for a HOUSE. His promise for their future isn't a piece of jewelry- it's the one thing she's always wanted but never had...His promise is a HOME.
This is Home
Emma relaxed. In her kitchen. Of her house. The fact that this novelty felt strange to her told her that her life had taken some major turns since she turned twenty-eight. She wouldn't change any of it.
Well, maybe the constantly being attacked by a villian part. Or the part where she becomes the dark one, but details details.
The past few weeks had been relatively peaceful. The only ruckus in town was between Zelena and Regina and then Grumpy being Grumpy. Life in Storybrooke had been quiet and Emma would be lying if she said she did not enjoy it. She was safe. Killian and Henry and her paretns were safe. She and Killian were together. What more could she ask for?
Emma heard the front door open and close and smiled to herself, knowing who it was. Killian walked into the kitchen and greeted her with a kiss to the top of her head. He had been walking Henry over to Regina's house. The teenage boy insisted he was fine walking by himself, but Killian still would walk with him some days. Emma knew Killian secretly just wanted some time alone with the boy to get closer with him
Killian poured himself a cup of coffee from the pot Emma had made. Emma laughed to herself at the domesticity of it all. He joined her at the table, smiling. "What are you laughing at, love?"
"Sometimes it just hits me that this is all real." She says, taking another sip of her coffee.
He nods. "Aye, I never thought I would have this. I spent so many years on the Jolly Roger alone, I never thought I'd be as blessed as to have a real home with someone who loves me."
"Why did you chose this house?" Emma asked him, setting her cup down.
"Why, starting out the day quite serious, aren't we love?" He chuckles, leaning back in his chair a bit.
"I was just wondering. Why this house? I mean I love it and all, but I never thought we would end up in a house like this. I thought we would maybe be somewhere closer to the water in something, you know, smaller." She explains to him.
"Do you dislike the size of this home?" He is concerned.
"No, not that. It's just-you always lived in small places and so did I. So what made you want to get the biggest place you could find? Even when Henry is home, there is still so much space."
"Aye, that there is." He commented.
"So, why such a big house?" She further pressed the question.
Killian sighed. "There are many reasons I chose this one, love. For one, it had the white picket fence you are so fond of." She smirked at him, but let him continue. "This house was a promise, Swan. For our future. I wanted to give you something you had never had-a home. Not a house, but a home, where you could be truly happy. I wanted to show you how much I cared and how much I wanted a future as well. Show you that I am not leaving."
Emma fought back tears, moving her chair a bit closer so she could grasp his hand. "You really went through all that trouble just to show me you were going to stick around?"
"Love, for you, it was no trouble at all. I wanted to give you a real future."
"Thank you." She whispered. "So, what about the size?"
"Aye, I do agree it is large, but maybe one day we can remedy that." He said nervously. If she had not been holding his hand, he would have scratched behind his ear like he always did when he was nervous.
"And how exactly would we do that?" Emma asked, knowing what he was getting at. "Should we get a dog or something?"
"Not exactly what I had in mind, love, but if you want one-"
She cut him off so he did not need to ramble anymore. "You want kids?"
"It's something I have thought off." He said nervously. She just started at him until he gave his honest answer. "Yes. But if that is not something you want, Swan-"
"I'm not opposed to the idea." She interrupted him again.
"Really?" He questioned her.
Emma nodded. " I never really thought of having more kids after Henry. But then I met you and everything changed."
"You changed everything for me to, love. I never thought I would have a real shot at a future until you came along. Thank you for that."
Emma smiled at him. "Thank you, Killian. For everything. You have given up so much for me."
"It's not a sacrifice if I want to do it, love. And what I got in return was worth anything I could have ever once had."
Emma hummed in agreement, moving closer to his side. Anything she ever had was nothing compared to what she had with him. Her doubts were nothing compared to his love. Her pain held no candle to him and his comfort. Her fears were no match for their future.
And what a future it would be.
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