For those of y'all who watched Sunday's episode, everything was perfect... until the last ten minutes. If it stressed y'all out like it did me, here's some much needed fluff :) :) This particular one-shot was a request based off the idea of a mother-son dance. It takes place a month after the end of "I Don't Even Know How To Dance."

Karen and Deniz are the names of the actors who play Jasmine and Aladdin on OUAT. I originally didn't think that "Jasmine" was too specific to Disney to use, but since "Aladdin" obviously is, I just decided to use both of the actor's names.

Anna Elizabeth was sitting in the pick-up line at the elementary school. She put her car in drive as soon as Liam hopped in the back seat.

She had to wait a moment for the car in front of her to move. Her little brother took the opportunity to lean on the console and shove a piece of paper at Anna Elizabeth.

"Look, Anna Elizabeth!"

The car in front of her then began moving, and the blonde suggested, "Why don't you just tell me about it? I have to drive. I also need you to sit back and buckle up."

Liam nodded before doing as his sister asked. He then exclaimed, "My school is having a dance!"

"A dance? Why?" Anna Elizabeth asked.

"It's a dance where the boys can bring their mommies," Liam told her.

"So, a mother-son dance," Anna Elizabeth clarified.

Liam nodded, making his black hair fall over his eyes.

He then told her, "I get to go to a dance like you did!"

Anna Elizabeth smiled as she responded, "Well, I know you and Mom will have so much fun."

Liam smiled brightly in response.

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When Emma arrived home from work, Liam immediately ran over to her and exclaimed, "Mommy! We're going a dance!"

"What, kid?" Emma asked slightly confused.

Liam then handed her the paper.

Emma read it over and observed, "The school is having a mother-son dance for Mother's Day."

Liam then told her, "We got to dress up."

"Sounds like this dance will be special," Emma told him with a smile. She then ruffled his hair.

She then addressed both of her kids, "You guys want to help me with dinner?"

"What are we having?" Anna Elizabeth asked.

"Pork chops with mashed potatoes and macaroni and cheese," Emma answered.

"I love mac and cheese!" Liam exclaimed.

Emma and Anna Elizabeth couldn't help but chuckle at him.

When Killian arrived home half-an-hour later, he commented, "It smells amazing, love," as he went over and kissed his wife's cheek.

"Me and Anna Elizabeth helped, Daddy," Liam announced.

"Well, you both did wonderful," Killian replied before he ruffled his son's hair and kissed the side of his daughter's head.

He then grabbed his plate from the counter, where he noticed the paper about the dance.

"What's this about a mother-son dance and mother-daughter picnic?"

"They're having a picnic?" Liam questioned.

"It's on the paper, kid – you didn't see it?" Emma asked.

"I'm not a girl, Mommy," the dark-haired boy pointed out.

Emma and Killian only shook their heads she explained, "They're doing it for Mother's Day."

"Ah. That's a lovely idea," Killian surmised with a smile as they all sat down at the table.

"Me and Mommy is gonna have the best time," Liam said.

"That we will," Emma agreed with a smile.

Killian then asked, "How long is the dance, Swan?"

"A couple of hours," Emma answered.

He nodded before turning his attention to Anna Elizabeth.

"Well, love, I suppose we'll have to find a good movie to watch," he told her with a smile.

After a moment, he added, "Unless you have plans with Nathan or your friends," as he scratched behind his ear.

"Well, I did actually want to talk to you guys about going on a group date," Anna Elizabeth told him and Emma.

Killian couldn't hide his look of disappointment as he asked, "Oh, uh, when, love?"

"Friday night," Anna Elizabeth told him with a grin.

Killian raised an eyebrow at her as he observed, "You did that on purpose, didn't you?"

"Maybe," Anna Elizabeth responded.

Killian only shook his head as Emma quipped, "She gets it from you, you know."

"That I do," Killian agreed as he reached over to stroke his daughter's blonde curls.

He then asked, "Who's going on this date with you and Nathan?"

"Well, Luke asked out Jane, and she's super nervous. So, Alexandra and I suggested a group date to take the pressure off."

"That was sweet of you guys," Emma commented.

Anna Elizabeth smiled and nodded in response while Killian asked, "Alexandra has a boyfriend?"

The teenager rolled her eyes before she pointed out, "Dad, where have you been? Kyle asked her out a month ago. They're already been on their first date."

"Apologies, love. I normally stay up to date with who's dating who at Storybrooke High," Killian replied sarcastically with a grin.

Anna Elizabeth once again rolled her eyes in response while Emma giggled.

Emma then looked to her son, who kept moving the hair out of his face while trying to eat.

She then asked her husband, "Hey, Killian, aren't you going to get a haircut on Saturday?"

"Aye, love. Why?" he answered.

"I think you need to take Liam with you," Emma told him.

"I don't need a haircut, Mommy," Liam protested.

"Kid, your hair keeps falling in your face," Emma pointed out.

"No, it doesn't."

Emma sighed while Killian teasingly whispered, "he gets it from you, darling."

She lightly elbowed him in response before she told their son, "I know you want to look your best from the dance, so you need to go with Daddy when he gets his hair cut."

"I wish Ms. Claire didn't move away. I don't like Mr. George," Liam admitted.

Emma looked toward Killian and furrowed her brows.

"He's a great barber, but he isn't exactly friendly. He also isn't too fond of children," Killian explained.

Emma nodded in understanding before she told her little boy, "You don't have to go to Mr. George anymore. We'll find someone else."

"Okay, Mommy."

"Rebecca has always cut Nathan and Jesse's hair. We could ask her," Anna Elizabeth suggested.

"I like her. She's really nice," Liam commented.

"I'll call her tomorrow," Emma said. Everyone nodded in agreement before they went back to eating.

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"Alright, Liam, we're all finished," Rebecca announced as she removed the white towels from around his neck.

The dark-haired boy looked at his haircut in the mirror before he turns around to face her.

"I like it! Thank you, Rebecca!"

"You're welcome, Liam," the brunette woman replied with a smile.

As Liam got out of the chair, Emma told Rebecca, "I really do appreciate you cutting his hair."

"Don't mention it," Rebecca replied, smiling at the blonde as well.

Emma returned it before she told her, "Well, we have to go get ready. I'll see you later."

"See you later, Emma," Rebecca replied as she began washing the scissors and comb.

Emma then went to follow Liam, who was, not surprisingly, already out of the door.

When they arrived home, Emma commented, "Alright, Liam, let's go pick out your clothes."

"I can do it, Mommy," he pointed out, and before Emma could protest, he was running off to his room.

Emma ran her fingers through her blonde hair as she observed, "He is definitely my child."

Killian and Anna Elizabeth then came through the door.

"You two get the Camaro fixed?" Emma asked.

"Aye, love. It was only a minor issue," Killian replied with a smile.

He then added, "I also had a great helper," as he smiled at Anna Elizabeth.

Anna Elizabeth smiled back before she said, "I'm gonna go get the grease off my hands." She then made her way to the bathroom.

Killian then asked Emma, "Where's our lad?"

"Getting ready for the dance - which I need to do, too. Would you mind checking on him?" Emma answered.

"He will most likely remind me that he can dress himself," Killian pointed out with a chuckle.

Emma couldn't help but grin as she simply replied, "I know."

Killian grinned in response before he kissed her cheek. He then headed to his son's room.

20 minutes later, Emma emerged from she and Killian's bedroom.

Her hair was up in a high ponytail, and she was wearing light makeup. Her light pink dress went down to her knees, and she donned a pair of matching flats.

Liam immediately ran over to her and told her, "You look so pretty, Mommy!"

"Thank you, Liam. You look quite handsome yourself," Emma replied with a smile.

She then eyed his tie, and bent down on his level so she could fix it.

"Liam, you should have gotten Daddy to help you with your tie."

The dark-haired boy furrowed his brows as he told her, "Daddy did put on my tie."

As Emma stood back up, she looked at her husband with raised eyebrows.

"I haven't worn a tie since Belle's wedding, Swan. And even then, August had to help me," Killian defended.

Anna Elizabeth couldn't help but chuckle while Emma shook her head.

Liam then announced, "We got to go, Mommy!"

"Alright, kid," Emma agreed with a smile.

They then said their goodbyes to Killian and Anna Elizabeth and headed out the door.

As soon as Emma and Liam stepped foot in the auditorium of the elementary school, the dark haired boy pulled his mom out on the floor.

"It's time to dance, Mommy!"

"We're a little early, kid. They haven't even started the music yet. Let's go sit on the bleachers until they do," Emma told him.

Liam sighed before he nodded in agreement.

As soon as they sat down, the little boy looked up at Emma and asked, "Mommy, when was the last time you danced?"

Emma ran her fingers through his hair as she responded, "The last time I went on a date with Daddy."

Liam nodded before he asked, "Is he a good dancer?"

"He is a very good dancer," Emma answered.

Innocent worry filled Liam's blue eyes as he asked, "Am I gonna be as good as him?"

Emma kissed his forehead before she told him, "I'm sure you will be," with a smile.

Liam smiled brightly back at her in response.

A moment later, a teacher was announcing the beginning of the dance. The boys and their mothers then began moving onto the gym floor.

Once Liam and Emma had found a spot, he grabbed one of her hands and put his other one on her side.

"Is this right, Mommy?" as he looked up at her.

Emma smiled down at him as she answered, "It's perfect," as she placed her free hand on his shoulder.

As they began to dance, Emma soon realized her son wasn't the most graceful. Practicing beforehand would have been smart, but they just didn't have the time.

However, Emma didn't care that Liam was stepping all over her feet. She actually thought it was kind of adorable - all she cared about was spending quality time with her son.

Unfortunately, Liam didn't see it that way.

Halfway through the song, Emma heard his disappointed sigh.

She stopped their movement and got down on her knees. She ran her fingers through his hair and asked, "Hey, what's wrong, Liam?"

"I can't dance, Mommy," Liam replied as he looked down.

"Hey, it's okay, kid," Emma reassured him.

"I have to be good," Liam pointed out as he looked back up at Emma.

The blonde then sat down with her legs out to the side and pulled her son into her lap. She then asked, "Liam, why were you so excited to come to this dance?"

" 'Cause I wanted to go to a dance like Anna Elizabeth, and I wanted to have fun with you, Mommy," Liam answered.

"And I wanted to have fun with you, kid. That's all that matters. You don't have to be the best to have fun."

"Really?" Liam asked with wide blue eyes.

"Of course!" Emma assured him with a smile.

When both of them had gotten off the floor, Liam wrapped his arms around Emma's waist in a hug, one that she gladly returned.

As they pulled away, the blonde had an idea.

"Hey, Liam, why don't you stand on my feet while we dance?" she suggested.

The dark-haired boy furrowed his brows as he asked, "I'm not too big?"

Emma smiled down at him as she answered, "I don't think so, kid."

He nodded before looking down and carefully placing his feet on his mother's. He then looked back up and questioned, "Like this, Mommy?"

"Just like that," Emma answered.

The next song was beginning, and Emma and Liam began moving to the music:

Come stop your crying
It will be alright
Just take my hand
And hold it tight

I will protect you
From all around you
I will be here
Don't you cry

For one so small,
You seem so strong
My arms will hold you,
Keep you safe and warm

This bond between us
Can't be broken
I will be here
Don't you cry

'Cause you'll be in my heart
Yes, you'll be in my heart
From this day on
Now and forever more
You'll be in my heart
No matter what they say
You'll be here in my heart
Always.

Liam perked up as he looked up at Emma and exclaimed, "This is the song from Tarzan!"

"That it is," Emma agreed with a smile.

The dark-haired boy looked thoughtful for a minute before he observed, "This is the song they played when Tarzan was little."

"Yeah. It was the song for Tarzan and Kala because she was his mommy," Emma elaborated.

"She was a really good mommy," Liam observed.

"Yeah, she was," Emma agreed with a smile.

Liam once again looked thoughtful before he told her, "You make really good cookies and you read stories to me and you yell for me at my baseball games. You love me so much and you love Anna Elizabeth even though Aunt Elsa is her mommy. You're the best mommy. I love you so much."

Emma couldn't help the tears that welled up as she replied, "I love you, too, Liam."

He smiled brightly at her as he said, "I'm having fun dancing with you."

Emma returned his smile as she said, "I am so happy that you are. I'm having fun, too."

The smile didn't leave either of their faces as they continued to sway to the music.

After the last song had played, the same teacher, Mrs. Karen, announced that there were snacks and drinks provided for everyone.

Most of the boys, including Liam, heard "snacks" and instantly tried to drag their mothers to the table, but were held back until Karen had finished speaking.

When Emma and Liam had sat down, both with an assortment of finger sandwiches, cocktail sausages, chips & dip, and fruit, the blonde noticed she had forgotten to get herself some punch.

She then told her son, "I'll be right back. I have to get some punch."

As Emma moved to get up, Liam's voice stopped her, "I'll get it, Mommy."

"You sure, kid?"

Liam nodded in response before he got up and went over to the punch bowl.

In his absence, Karen approached Emma and sat down in the vacant chair.

Emma smiled at the dark-haired woman and greeted, "Hey, Karen."

"Hi, Emma," Karen began. She then observed, "I couldn't help but notice that during the first song, Liam seemed upset. Is everything alright?"

"Oh, of course! He was just worried because he isn't exactly graceful," Emma explained.

Karen nodded before she smiled and said, "I'm glad that he's okay. He really is a wonderful little boy."

Emma returned her smile as she agreed, "Thank you. He really is - he makes Killian and I so proud."

Karen then told her, "You know that I was hired after Christmas as Mary Margaret's assistant when Liam was in her class. Even though he struggled in math, he worked so hard and refused to give up. He's also so incredibly sweet."

"I appreciate that. It really does warm my heart to hear those things from you - don't get me wrong, I trust Mary Margaret, but Liam is her nephew," Emma admitted.

Karen nodded before Liam came back over with Emma's punch.

As Karen vacated Liam's chair, he exclaimed, "Hey, Mrs. Karen!"

"Hey, Liam! Did you have fun tonight?"

"I did!" Liam answered excitedly.

Karen smiled brightly at him as she replied, "Well, I'm glad."

The little boy then asked, "Is Mr. Deniz a good husband?"

"Liam!" Emma scolded.

Karen just chuckled before she told Emma, "Believe me, he is far from the first student who asked me that."

The dark-haired woman then turned her attention back to Liam as she responded, "He makes me very happy."

Liam smiled brightly in response before Karen left to go fix herself something to eat.

Emma then turned to Liam and said, "Kid, I know Mrs. Karen didn't mind, but it isn't polite to ask your teachers questions like that. It really isn't something that you need to know - it isn't exactly your business. Do you understand?"

Liam looked down for a moment before he looked back up and apologized, "I'm sorry, Mommy."

"It's okay, kid. Just remember for next time."

"I will, Mommy," Liam told her before he went back to eating.

Emma ruffled his hair before taking a bite of the ham and cheese sandwich.

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When Emma and Liam got home, she looked in the rear view mirror to see that her son had fallen fast asleep.

The blonde sent Killian a quick text to go ahead and open the door before she got out of the car.

She then unbuckled her seatbelt and opened her door. She then went around to the back door on the passenger side and carefully unbuckled her son. She then gently lifted him in her arms.

Emma walked to open front door and stepped inside to be greeted by Killian giving her a kiss on the cheek.

He then turned his attention to the sleeping boy in her arms and observed, "I'm going to assume this means he's tired from having a splendid time."

Emma smiled as she responded, "We both had a wonderful time."

Killian returned her smile as he told her, "I'm glad, love."

He then observed, "Would you like me to carry him, Swan? I know he's heavy - I think he's getting too big to carry."

"Don't remind me. He's growing up so fast," Emma bemused.

"Aye, love. It just seems like yesterday that the only words he could say were "ma-ma", "da-da", "Bef", and "ba-ba"," Killian agreed.

He then added, "And don't get me started on Anna Elizabeth. Our movie ended half-an-hour ago, and she's been on the phone with her boyfriend ever since."

Emma sighed and nodded before she adjusted Liam in her arms and told her husband, "Let me go take him to bed."

Killian nodded before Emma began walking toward their son's room.

As she arrived, she pulled back the covers. She gently laid him on the bed before taking off his shoes.

Once he was all snug under his blanket, she softly kissed his forehead. She then said, "I love you, Liam."

As she stood up straight and began walking toward the door, she heard, "Mommy?"

Emma immediately went to his side and observed, "Hey, kid. I thought you were asleep."

"Is it tomorrow, yet?" Liam asked.

"No. We just got home from the dance," Emma answered.

"Oh," Liam simply replied.

The dark-haired boy then looked thoughtful for a moment. He then wrapped Emma in a hug.

As they pulled away, he told her, "I know it isn't tomorrow, but Happy Mother's Day," with a bright smile.

Emma returned his smile as she replied, "Thank you very much, Liam."

"You're welcome, Mommy," he began. He then furrowed his brows for a minute before he asked, "Should I wait to give you my present?"

Emma smiled as she answered, "I think you should. That way, everyone's can be together."

"Okay," Liam answered. He then yawned and curled up back underneath the covers.

He tried to say "good night", but fell asleep before he could.

Emma smiled at her eight-year-old before she planted another soft kiss on his forehead.

She then made her way to her room, where Killian was leaned against the headboard reading a book.

Due to her own sleepiness, the blonde decided to take a shower in the morning.

When she had changed into her pajamas, she went over to the closet to hang her dress up. As she opened the door, her eyes immediately went to shoebox sitting on one of the shelves.

She smiled as she remembered the morning Anna Elizabeth, somehow managing to carry a one-year-old Liam and the shoe box, came into the bedroom.

It was Mother's Day, and Anna Elizabeth had decorated the shoebox. Inside of it was a card she had made Emma, as well a piece of construction paper she had glued pictures all over. The stubborn little girl had insisted that it be a surprise, so she didn't tell Killian. She also insisted that Liam had helped her. While Emma wasn't sure of the validity of that, she could surely tell that the picture of Rapunzel with nothing but scribbles on it came from the little boy.

That morning was the beginning of many more memorable Mother's Days, and she knew that tomorrow would be just as special. The night she had spent dancing she with her son was only the beginning.

A/N: Obviously, the song is "You'll be in My Heart" by Phil Collins from Tarzan. I looked up mother-son songs, and when I saw this one, I knew that it was perfect. I don't know why I couldn't think of it myself, lol.

The next two one-shots will be in Captain Swan One-Shots.