The next three one-shots were ideas that I toyed around with, but they never really made it out of the idea stage. However, I do love them, so I decided to create scenes for them and add them to this collection. Enjoy!

This one takes place in the fall following the end of the "Happy Endings and New Beginnings."

"Killian, she's in high school, now. We can't expect her to keep going to the daycare center after school," Emma pointed out.

"It's only for a couple hours, love," Killian argued.

"Come on, Killian. You of all people should understand why Anna Elizabeth doesn't want to go. And I agree with her," Emma defended.

Killian considered his wife's words for a few moments before he relented, "I see your point, love."

He then perceived, "And since I know you and our daughter, babysitting Liam is part of the deal."

Emma nodded before she elaborated, "Anna Elizabeth is very responsible, and she's almost fifteen years old, Killian. I know they'll be fine. It's like you said, it's only for a couple hours."

Killian ran his hand through his hair before he told her, "You're quite passionate, Swan." He then continued, "But I do agree with you, love. Anna Elizabeth and Liam can start riding the bus to the house, and she can watch him."

Emma smiled at him before she suggested, "Let's tell the kids."

Killian nodded before he called out, "Anna Elizabeth, Liam. Come here."

Both kids shortly appeared in the kitchen. Emma motioned for them to join her and Killian at the table.

"What's up?" Anna Elizabeth asked.

"There's going to be some changes after school from now on. Instead of going to the daycare center after school, you two will ride the bus here," Emma began.

"Yes!" Anna Elizabeth exclaimed.

"Not so fast, love. Your mother and I are trusting you to look after your little brother. You have to be responsible – he's only six and could easily get into anything. We wouldn't let you do this if we didn't believe you were capable," Killian explained.

Anna Elizabeth's expression sobered as she said, "Yes, dad."

He then turned his attention to Liam, "And you, lad. Anna Elizabeth is in charge until Mommy and I get home. You will listen to her and do as she says. Do you understand?"

"Yes, Daddy," Liam replied.

Emma then added, "When you get home, both of you will do your homework. No exceptions. And there will be no snacks, either. I won't have you two ruining your dinner."

Both of the kids nodded in response.

Liam then asked, "Can I go play now?"

"Yes, Liam, you can," Killian replied, and the six-year-old immediately bounded to his room.

Anna Elizabeth stood up and turned to go to hers, but she stopped to face her parents and said, "Thank you guys for not making me go to the daycare center and for letting me watch Liam. I promise I'll do a good job."

"We know you will, kid," Emma told her. She and Killian then watched the teenager retreat to her room as well.

Killian then turned to Emma and ran his fingers through her long blonde locks as he said, "I know we're doing the right thing, love, but it's difficult."

"I know it is. But I promise it'll be fine," Emma told him.

Killian nodded before planting a soft kiss to her lips.

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The first few days were without mishap. However, as life so often proves, it isn't always smooth sailing.

"I finished my homework, Anna Elizabeth," Liam proclaimed from the kitchen table.

"That's good, Liam. I still have a little bit to do, but you can go watch TV," Anna Elizabeth told him.

Liam nodded before making his way to the living room and found Disney Junior. Fifteen minutes later, Anna Elizabeth joined him on the couch.

He then asked, "Do you want to go play with Penny, Anna Elizabeth?"

She looked toward the door and saw the pouring rain. It wasn't thundering or lightening, but she still didn't think it was a good idea, so she replied, "I don't think so, Liam. It's raining outside – it's all slippery and wet."

Liam sighed before he said, "Okay."

Anna Elizabeth saw his downcast expression and suggested, "Hey, how about we read a book? I'll go pick out one of your favorites."

Liam nodded excitedly before Anna Elizabeth trekked to his room. When she returned, she found him gone.

Anna Elizabeth's eyes widened in panic as she shouted, "Liam!" An idea then hit her.

She made her way out of the back door and saw her dark-haired little brother making his way to the doghouse. He grabbed Penny's leash and attempted to pull her, but the Dalmatian was looking to stay dry.

He crossed his arms before turning around and heading toward the swing set. He didn't care that he was getting wet, he wanted to play. However, as soon as he caught sight of his older sister, he took off running around the yard.

Anna Elizabeth quickly took off after him, chasing Liam around the whole perimeter. It wouldn't have been that hard for her to catch up with him anyway, but he was slowed down when he tripped and fell. He quickly got up but was scooped up by his sister, who brought him inside.

"Liam, I told you not to go outside," Anna Elizabeth gently reminded him.

"I wanted to play," Liam pointed out.

"But it's all wet and slippery and nasty out there," Anna Elizabeth told him.

Liam simply shrugged his shoulders as he replied, "I think it's fun."

Anna Elizabeth shook her head at him before she repeated, "You can't go outside, Liam."

Instead of responding, he turned around and began heading back toward the door. Losing patience, Anna Elizabeth grabbed his arm and turned him around to face her.

"I said no, Liam. Now go into your room and change into dry clothes," Anna Elizabeth told him.

Liam stuck his tongue out at her before he finally listened to what she said.

Anna Elizabeth sighed as she ran her fingers through her blonde curls. She then made her way to her room.

She grabbed a t-shirt from her closet before going to her dresser and bending down to grab a pair of jeans from the bottom drawer. As she did, she heard Liam's voice at her door, "Anna Elizabeth?"

Still frustrated, she snapped, "What do you want, Liam?"

Liam furrowed his eyebrows and huffed before going over to his sister and pulling one of her curls.

"Ow!" Anna Elizabeth complained. In response, she turned to face him and pinched his arm. Perhaps it was a bit immature, but at that point, the responsible babysitter was out the window.

Liam grunted in response before he grabbed the clothes from her hand and ran out of the room. Anna Elizabeth once again took off after him. By the time they arrived in the living room, a tug of war was going on.

"Give them back, Liam!"

"No! You yelled at me!"

"You weren't listening to me!"

"You were mean!"

Just then, Emma came through the door and immediately heard the screaming.

She stalked into the living room and shouted above her kids, "What is going on?"

Both of them began yelling at the same time before Emma put a hand up to stop them.

"One at a time. And no more yelling," Emma started before she turned to her youngest child and asked, "Liam, why do have your sister's clothes?"

"She pinched me," Liam responded.

Emma titled her head toward her daughter and asked, "You pinched your brother?"

"He pulled my hair!" Anna Elizabeth defended.

"Liam, is this true?" Emma questioned.

"I hurted my leg…" Liam began, but Anna Elizabeth cut him off.

"You're hurt?" she asked with panic-stricken widened eyes.

Liam nodded, "I fell when you was running after me, Anna Elizabeth."

Before Emma could even address her son's statement, her daughter covered her mouth as she attempted to hold back the tears and ran off to her room.

"Why is she crying, Mommy?" Liam asked.

"I'm not sure," Emma began hesitantly. She then said, "Let me look at your leg and then I'll go check on your sister."

Emma then picked up her son and placed him on the counter before rolling up the leg of his pants.

He then asked, "Am I in trouble, Mommy?"

Emma sighed as she thought about his question for a moment, "It isn't all your fault, Liam, but yes, you are in trouble. But we'll deal with later, okay?"

Liam nodded sadly in response.

Twenty minutes later, Emma slowly opened the door to Anna Elizabeth's room as she said, "Hey, kid, we need to talk."

Anna Elizabeth sighed from her place on the bed as she asked, "Where's Liam?"

"Your father is talking to him," Emma answered.

"I guess this means I won't be babysitting anymore," Anna Elizabeth disappointedly surmised.

Emma responded, "We'll have to see. But first, you're going to tell me why you ran in here."

"He's hurt, Mom. I was supposed to take care of Liam, and he got hurt," Anna Elizabeth emotionally responded.

Emma then joined her daughter on the bed and placed her hands on Anna Elizabeth's as she told her, "Hey, it's okay. Accidents happen."

"But, Mom. He was my responsibility and look what happened," Anna Elizabeth pointed out.

Emma sighed before she said, "I think it's time you give me the whole story."

Anna Elizabeth nodded before she began, "We had finished our homework and were watching TV. Liam wanted to go outside and play, but I said he couldn't. He wasn't happy about it, but he agreed. I then suggested reading a book. When I left to go get it and came back, he wasn't here. I called his name before I realized he must be outside. I went out there, and I saw him. When he saw me, he started running. I chased him, and that's when he fell…"

Emma squeezed her hand and observed, "Liam said when you brought him back inside, you were mean to him. Is that what really happened?"

"Not at first. But he wasn't listening, and I was getting frustrated. I told him to go to his room and change clothes. He stuck his tongue out at me, but he did go," Anna Elizabeth explained.

"And when he came into your room to tell you that he was hurt, you were still frustrated and snapped at him," Emma finished, everything making sense now.

"Yeah," Anna Elizabeth simply replied.

"Listen to me, Anna Elizabeth. Liam should have listened to you, and he shouldn't have reacted the way he did when he didn't get his way. But, you also should have been more patient with him. He's only six – he's still learning right from wrong. And it was wrong of you to snap at him like you did."

"I know. I'm sorry, Mom," Anna Elizabeth genuinely told her. She then stated, "Why was everything so crazy today?"

"Because that's how it is. No kid behaves perfectly all the time – I know you remember sitting in time out quite a few times," Emma told her.

Anna Elizabeth nodded, knowing her mother was right. However, there was one thing that was still bothering her.

"Is his leg going to be okay?"

"Of course it is. It's nothing but a scrape," Emma tried to reassure her. A few moments later, Emma asked, "Do you remember the time I let you eat half a bowl of blueberries?"

Anna Elizabeth furrowed her brows as she pointed out, "I'm allergic to blueberries."

"Exactly. It was an accident, but I still blamed myself for it," Emma began before she continued, "Your dad and I had only been back from our honeymoon for a week when he was asked to do a special job. The mayor wanted his house to be recreated as an Italian villa. Killian didn't have all the supplies that he needed for that, so he had to travel out of town to do so. He would have to stay the night, and I was left to watch you. The timing was not so great because I was having insecurities about being a good mother, but everything had been pretty good so far, so I wasn't worried.

The next morning, we went to Granny's for breakfast. You know how much I like fruit, so I ordered a bowl of blueberries to go with my French toast. I knew you were allergic, but I didn't think you would try to eat any of them. Oh, how wrong I was.

I was telling Ruby about the sightseeing that Killian and I did on our honeymoon that I didn't realize you had eaten a blueberry. Or that you kept eating them. It wasn't until you got my attention that I saw that you were all swollen and red-faced. I saw a blueberry in your hand, and I panicked. I was trying my best not to freak out, but I wasn't doing a very good job. Ruby had to drive me to hospital. She wasn't able to sit with me in the waiting room, so there I was. All alone. I kept pacing the waiting room with my mind going through the worst case scenarios. It was all my fault. I wasn't cut out to be mother. You weren't going to be okay. Killian would hate me forever.

But then Dr. Whale came and assured me that everything was fine and told me he sees this happen a lot – even with long time mothers. I didn't want Killian distracted from working, so I didn't tell him until he got home. Though I realized how irrational my first thought was, I was worried how he would react to me letting you eat all those blueberries. But he told me just what I told you – it was an accident. It could have happened to anyone. Do you see my point, Anna Elizabeth?" Emma finished.

Anna Elizabeth took a moment to process before she answered, "I do, Mom. Thank you." She then pulled Emma in for a hug. Emma tightly hugged her back and stroked her blonde curls.

When they pulled away, Anna Elizabeth said, "I didn't realize how much work that kids are and how much constant supervision they need."

"It was good practice, huh?" Emma told her.

Anna Elizabeth simply nodded in response just as she and Emma looked toward the door to see Killian and Liam coming in.

Liam walked over to the bed and climbed up on his sister's lap and began, "Anna Elizabeth?"

"Yes, Liam?"

"I'm sorry that I didn't listen. And that I pulled your hair. And…" the little boy trailed off and looked back at Killian.

"And that I took your clothes," the dark-haired man supplied.

Liam looked back at Anna Elizabeth and continued, "What Daddy said. I promise I'll be good next time."

He then leaned forward and wrapped his sister in a hug, which she happily returned. When they pulled away, Anna Elizabeth apologized as well, "I forgive you, Liam. And I'm sorry that I was mean to you."

"It's okay, Anna Elizabeth," Liam replied.

Emma then said, "Alright, then. How about I go make dinner, now?"

"Please, do. I'm starving," Anna Elizabeth said.

Killian chuckled as he told her, "I don't think any of us find that surprising, love."

Emma, Liam, and even Anna Elizabeth chuckled at that before they all made their way into the kitchen.

The kids sat down at the table while Killian joined his wife. He leaned against the counter and Emma asked, "Do you think there should be a next time?"

"Well, love, I believe it was a good lesson for both of them," Killian answered.

Emma considered his words before she nodded in agreement. She then observed, "I know that she's responsible, and that they get along great – most of the time."

"Aye, love. It's just that Liam, like most kids at one point or another, didn't like being told no. Anna Elizabeth should have been more patient, but I think she realizes that, now," Killian replied.

Emma added, "And she also learned that he does need to be watched constantly." She then stated, "Well, hopefully, next time, I won't walk in on our kids screaming at each other."

Killian kissed her cheek before he told her, "As always, love, you handled it beautifully."

Emma smiled at him as she said, "I don't know about the beautifully part, but I think after nine years, I've figured it out."

"Well, I think you've had plenty of blueberry-like incidents to help you out," Killian pointed out with a grin.

The blonde narrowed her eyes as she questioned, "You were eavesdropping?"

"Maybe a little," Killian admitted. Emma shook her head at him before he continued, "But I think it was a good idea sharing that story, love."

Emma's smile returned as she said, "Just passing on a life lesson. One that took me a while to learn."

"That's mostly because you're so stubborn," Killian pointed out.

Emma narrowed her eyes at him before she said, "Go entertain our kids, Killian."

"And that, my darling, is how I've learned that I'm right," Killian teased. He then kissed her cheek once again before joining Anna Elizabeth and Liam at the table.

Emma shook her head at her husband even though she knew that he was right. And he would probably remind her of it later, much to her annoyance. However, if it meant that she could pass some wisdom onto her children, it was lesson she wouldn't mind learning over and over again.