The next afternoon, they were in the doctor's office getting ready to find out whether their baby was a boy or a girl. Emma had Killian's hand held firmly in hers as the doctor performed her ultrasound. Her doctor did what she needed to do to check the health of the baby before looking at them.
"As I'm sure you're aware, you're far enough along where I can see the baby's sex, if you would like to know today?" She asked.
Emma nodded, feeling Killian squeeze her hand gently. "Yes, please.. We'd like to know."
"Of course, well, without making you wait any longer, it's a little girl. Congratulations. She's perfectly healthy, and developing right on schedule."
Killian looked from the doctor down to Emma, a tear falling down his cheek. "A little lass, Swan.. We're going to have a little lass." He spoke softly, pressing a kiss to her forehead, aware that she wouldn't want him to kiss her in front of her doctor.
She smiled, reaching up to wipe his tear, her own eyes glossy. "Yeah.. She's definitely going to be daddy's little girl.." She turned to her doctor. "Thank you, Doctor. We really appreciate everything. Can um, can Killian have a copy of the sonogram? It's his favorite thing.."
"Of course." She moved to print the image. "You two are a very sweet couple, I always love seeing a couple's reaction.."
Killian took the picture from her, and nodded. "Aye, thank you." He was still so happy, his usual way with words was absent as a bright grin stayed on his face.
Emma wiped the gel off and sat up. "He's a good man, and is very invested in this pregnancy, possibly more so than I am." She joked. "We'll see you at the next appointment." Emma smiled as her doctor left to give them a moment alone.
Killian tilted her chin up so he could kiss her properly. "I love you, Emma. So bloody much."
She kissed him, holding onto his prosthetic. "I love you too, Killian. Let's go home, I'm tired and want to change into something more comfortable."
Killian nodded and they went home. Emma put on one of his t-shirts and a pair of leggings before settling on the couch, her hand resting against her bump.
Killian sat by her feet, placing them on his lap so he could rub them for her. Emma sighed contently, just watching Killian for a moment.
"Babe? Can we.. Can we talk about names? I.. I've kind of been thinking about names since we found out I was pregnant.." Emma admitted softly.
"Of course, Love.. What have you been thinking of?" He asked softly.
Killian never expected Emma to already have thought about names for their baby, and he found he was more excited seeing Emma excited too. Emma played with the hem of her shirt absently.
"Um, well.. I kind of want the name to be special, you know? Something that means something to us, and our family.." She shrugged, unsure of herself.
Killian ran his hand along her leg. "Aye, I know, Love.. You seem like you have something in mind, is that true?"
She nodded, biting her lip nervously. "I.. I was thinking since it's a girl, we could maybe.. Name her after your mom?" She said softly, nervous about his reaction.
"You.. You want to name our baby after my mum?" His voice was soft, amazed at the thought she must have put into this for her to ask that.
"Her name was Alice, right? I.. I know how much your mom meant to you, and I want to be able to honor her that way.. I.." She sighed. "It's stupid, just forget it.. I shouldn't have said anything."
Killian moved to sit on the coffee table by her head. "No, Swan.. I-I.. I honestly love the idea, Emma.. I uh, I might need to talk to Liam about it, but I think he'd be okay with it." He said softly.
She smiled a little, turning on her side to look at him. "I understand, he's your brother, and it's your mom's name.. I just, I think it would be really special for our daughter to have a family name, something I never had? Something I could never give them.."
"Aye, of course.. How about I call him now, so you don't have to worry about it?" He brushed the hair from her face.
She nodded. "I'd appreciate that, if you don't mind doing it for me?"
Killian nodded, and pulled his phone from his pocket. Emma sat up, so that she could put her head in his lap while he talked. He pressed a soft kiss to her forehead as the phone rang.
"Hello, Little Brother." Liam answered, the smile evident in his voice.
"Younger brother, Liam. But it's nice to talk to you, how are the kids and my lovely sister-in-law?"
"They're well. How's Emma? Is she still feeling alright?"
"Aye, she's doing well. We found out the sex of the baby today.." Killian felt Emma messing with his brace as it rested against her bump.
"That's exciting, do I get to know, or do I have to wait?"
"Aye, that's kind of what I called to talk to you about.. Emma and I were talking about names, and.. Well, um.. Emma asked if we could name her after Mum.. And well, I thought I should speak with you first.." Killian was nervous about Liam's response, unsure of what his reaction would be.
"It's a little lass? Congrats, brother, I'm happy for you. Are you asking my permission to name your daughter what you and your wife want to?"
"Well, it's Mum's name.. And this isn't something you and I have really discussed before.. And I didn't want to just assume that you'd be okay with it, she was your mum too." Killian shrugged.
"Killian, you were always closer to Mum.. And I think it's a wonderful name for your daughter, you didn't need to ask me for permission. Tell Emma that I think it's perfect, and that I'm happy for you both."
"Aye, thank you, brother. I felt like you kind of deserved first rights to using Mum's name, since you knew her better."
"I was simply older, Killian. You are a lot like Mum, and I know she'd be incredibly proud of you. Take care of yourself, Emma, and little Alice, okay? We'll talk again soon, so you can see the kids."
"Aye.. Thank you, Liam. Talk to you soon." Killian said before he hung up the phone.
Emma smiled at him when he looked down at her, his hand moving to run through her hair. "Alice Jones.. I know it's still early, so we don't have to decide for sure right now, but.. I don't think I can imagine naming her anything else."
Emma sat up so she could properly kiss him. "Can I admit something?" She asked softly.
"Of course, Swan. You know you can tell me anything." He assured her, wrapping her in his arms.
"All those years ago, before I lost the baby.. I used to think I'd name the baby Alice if it was a girl, or maybe named after you if it was a boy.. So even though you weren't here they'd have a part of you.. But then.. Then I lost the baby.. And, I couldn't bear to give them a name without you." Her voice got quieter as she was talking, unsure of herself.
Killian brushed the hair from her face, pressing a kiss to her forehead. "Emma.. I'm still so sorry I wasn't here, I know it's been years, but I still regret leaving you." He spoke softly. "But, I appreciate that you had planned for our child to know me, even though I left.."
She shrugged. "You were their father, I don't know my parents because they didn't want me.. Our child didn't deserve that, especially since you didn't know about them."
He nodded, cuddling her closer to him. While he knew she had forgiven him for leaving a long time ago, there were still times when he wished he could take away the pain she felt. When she suggested naming their daughter Alice, Killian had never loved Emma more. She hadn't even known his mum, but she still wanted to name their child after her.
Emma draped her legs over his so she could lean against him more comfortably. "I still can't believe we're having a baby." She said softly.
Killian smiled a little, kissing her head. "I know, Love, it's surreal for me as well. I know I've seen the ultrasounds, and I can see the changes to your body, but I never thought that I would have this.."
"I get it.. I never thought the two of us would end up here.. Practically married, having a baby, happy.." She played with the buttons of his shirt.
Killian nodded. "I know, I didn't either.. But I know that I never would've been happy without you. And now. Now I plan to spend the rest of my days with you, and with our little family."
Emma laid her head on his shoulder, letting herself relax into his embrace. She was finally beginning to enjoy her pregnancy, finally allowing herself to be happy about the baby.
Killian was in awe at his love, he fell in love with her more each day as he saw her settling into herself, their relationship, and her impending role as a mother.
Wow, I'm so sorry this took me so long to get up! This is likely the last official chapter but there will be at least one epilogue chapter to complete the story. Thank you for sticking with me(: