Request based off the prompt where Anna Elizabeth gets mad at Emma & Killian, and she tells them that they are not her parents.
It takes place a few months following the end of "A Bad Influence, Part 2". You've been warned that this one will get angsty.
Anna Elizabeth put her car in drive just as Liam began to hop in the backseat when she picked him up from school.
Unfortunately, the juniors had gotten back their history projects, and Anna Elizabeth's scale model of The Lusitania, along with her cheerleading equipment, took up the whole backseat.
"Anna Elizabeth, where I am supposed to sit?" the dark-haired boy asked.
"Oh, uh, just come around to the front seat, Liam," Anna Elizabeth answered.
Liam tilted his head as he looked at her oddly for a moment. He then nodded and complied.
Anna Elizabeth glanced to make sure that he was wearing his seatbelt before she prepared to drive away.
Once she pulled out of the school zone, she was driving on the road behind the grocery store. She had stopped at a four-way stop sign, where she looked around to see if anyone was coming.
Just as she was pulling out, a truck came barreling through the intersection. Anna Elizabeth didn't have time to put on her breaks, and her eyes widened when she realized they were going to hit the side of the truck head-on.
The last thing that Anna Elizabeth remembered was protectively putting her arm in front of Liam before her world went black.
As predicted, the black Camaro slammed into the passenger side of the silver F-150. Anna Elizabeth's head hit the dash, while Liam hit his sister's arm, only to be bounced back against the door, where his head forcefully hit the passenger side window. Both of them were knocked unconscious.
The unharmed driver of the truck got out to assess the damage and the person who hit him, his only comment being about the "damn kids who smashed my brand new pick-up truck."
Fortunately, the kind-hearted manager had saw the whole incident and instantly called the Sheriff's department.
When they arrived on the scene, David knew that he would have to take control of this case. As soon as the woman uttered the words "black Camaro", a bad feeling settled in Emma's stomach. David had tried to talk her down and tried to reassure her. Unfortunately, when they had come to intersection, David knew his efforts were futile when he recognized his niece's blonde curls.
Emma had been trying so hard to be strong and professional, but she completely broke when she went over to the car and saw her kids' unmoving forms.
She couldn't help the falling tears and practically fell into her brother's arms. A moment later, he pulled back and told her, "Hey, they're going to be fine. I promise – just let me do my job."
Emma nodded as David began assessing the scene, asking questions, and taking notes. As he had gathered all of the information that he could, the ambulance had pulled up.
Fortunately, the damage to the car doors were not extensive, so the jaws of life were not needed to remove Anna Elizabeth and Liam from the vehicle.
The paramedics put them on stretchers and placed them in the ambulance, with Emma going in behind them. She refused to leave her kids' side.
Just as the ambulance was pulling away, Killian drove up. As he approached David, the dark-haired man questioned, "What the bloody hell happened?"
"I told you on the phone– Anna Elizabeth and Liam were in a car accident. They're on the way to the hospital now – Emma rode in the ambulance with them," David calmly told his brother-in-law.
"How did this even happen? Are they okay?" Killian asked frantically.
David sighed before he answered, "Look, Killian, it's best if you get to the hospital. It'll all be explained later."
"Don't you bloody know what happened – you're the damn sheriff," Killian angrily seethed.
David ignored Killian's words and stood his ground, "I know you, Killian. You want the person who caused this to pay, and I get that. I will make sure that justice is done, and please don't do anything stupid. I don't want to arrest you for assault. Just go."
He then added, "I'll call Belle and have her meet you there," knowing that, besides Emma, Killian's sister was the best at talking him down.
Killian took several deep breaths before he nodded. He then turned to walk back to his truck.
When Killian arrived at the hospital, he saw (and heard) Emma demand one of the nurses, "Why the hell hasn't he woken up yet?"
"Mrs. Jones, Dr. Whale is doing everything he can for Liam, as well as for Anna Elizabeth," the nurse responded.
"Well, tell him to try harder! My son is still unconscious!" Emma yelled.
The nurse nodded before going on her way.
Killian then stepped up beside her and asked, "Emma, love, what happened?"
Emma took a deep breath before she explained, "Anna Elizabeth and Liam were in a wreck. A truck came speeding across the intersection and she hit them head on. Both of them were knocked unconscious. Anna Elizabeth is fine, but Liam hasn't woken up yet."
Before Killian could reply, Dr. Whale approached them. He immediately told them, "Emma already knows some of this, but I'm going to reiterate. Anna Elizabeth is awake and stable. Other than a few scratches, she should recover just fine."
"And Liam?" Killian interrupted.
"I fear he may have a concussion, caused by blunt force trauma to the head. I believe it's why he hasn't woken up yet. We're running tests now to confirm," Dr. Whale explained.
Both Emma and Killian absorbed his words before Killian observed, "I don't understand how he could have hit his head so hard if he was wearing his seatbelt in the backseat."
Dr. Whale looked at Killian oddly before he told him, "Liam was riding in the front seat. Anna Elizabeth confirmed it."
The doctor was then called away by a nurse, leaving a bewildered Killian in his wake.
He turned to Emma and her, "Liam is still a bit too small to be riding in the front. Anna Elizabeth knows this – why would she let him?"
"Apparently, there was too much stuff in the backseat – at least that's what Whale said. I haven't talked to Anna Elizabeth. There's another thing I'm pissed about – they won't let me see her," Emma answered.
"She should have known better," Killian seethed.
"Don't you dare blame our daughter for this –the driver of that truck should have been watching where he was going," Emma sternly told him.
"Oh, believe me, love, I want to break his bloody neck. It's only because your brother threatened to arrest me that I haven't confronted the bastard," Killian began.
He took a deep breath and continued, "I already lost my parents, and my brother and sister-in-law. I was forced into raising my niece..."
Emma cut him off, "You were forced? Forced? How the hell can you even say that, Killian?"
Killian's blue eyes turned cold and were full of anger as he seethed, "I refuse to lose my son, Emma. None of this would have happened if Anna Elizabeth ensured that Liam was in the damn backseat where he belonged!"
"He is our son, Killian! I'm just as scared as you are – I'm terrified of losing him, too!" Emma yelled.
"Then you should have made sure that Anna Elizabeth knew not to let him ride in the front seat!"
"So, it's my fault, now? Damn it, Killian. She is your brother's child – she is your niece, not mine!"
"Oh, so after 13 bloody years, she's suddenly my problem when she crashes her bloody car!?"
At that point, everyone in the waiting room had their eyes fixated on Killian and Emma. They surely would have kept arguing had David not arrived at the hospital, with Belle right behind him.
"Hey, you two! Both of your kids need you right now. Arguing isn't going to help anything, so stop it!" David scolded.
Emma let out a sigh before walking a few feet away to clear her head. Killian ran his fingers through his hair before he noticed his sister, who then pulled him in for a comforting hug.
Dr. Whale, accompanied by a nurse, then made their way over to David, Emma, Belle, and Killian. He announced that Anna Elizabeth could now have visitors.
"Can we all go in?" Belle asked.
"I think it would be better if you all went one at the time," the nurse explained. Everyone nodded in response.
When Whale and the nurse were gone, Emma announced, "I think that David needs to go first. The only way we'll get any peace is if we know what the hell happened with this wreck, and he needs to question her."
"Love, are you sure that police interrogation is what she needs right now?" Killian questioned.
"For what it's worth, Killian, I do know that this wreck wasn't Anna Elizabeth's fault. I would still be doing my job as sheriff, but I would make sure she felt comfortable," David assured him.
At Killian's nod, David turned and made his way to Anna Elizabeth's hospital room. When he returned only a couple of minutes later, warning bells sounded in Emma, Killian, and Belle's heads. David went to go speak with Dr. Whale before returning to his family.
"She isn't in her room," David told them calmly, though on the inside, he was a nervous wreck. He felt like he needed to be that pillar of strength for all of them.
"What do you mean she isn't in her room? Where the bloody hell is she?" Killian asked.
"I don't know where she is. But I did notice that a window was open – she probably ran away," David surmised.
"Why would she run away?" Belle asked.
At that moment, Emma buried her face in her hands. As she raised her head back up, she observed, "She must have heard us arguing, Killian."
Killian dropped his head before Whale walked over, having heard what Emma said, and remarked, "Considering the entire hospital heard you going at it, I wouldn't be surprised if Anna Elizabeth heard it."
"Are you going to insult us or actually try to help?" Killian asked.
"I have other patients – including your son – to attend to. Since David is the sheriff, he can handle it," Whale responded matter-of-factly.
Before he turned to walk away, he added sympathetically, "For what it's worth, I do hope you find her."
David took a deep breath and announced, "Okay, I say we split up – two people to a group. I have walkie talkies in the car. I say we call Regina, Robin, and August. Mary Margaret is already on her way here. The more people we have out looking, the better our chances are of finding her."
He then turned his attention to Emma and Killian, "One of you needs to stay here for Liam. I don't care which one of you it is, but you damn well better not start arguing again. Figure it out, and then meet Belle and I outside."
David then headed out of the hospital. Belle offered her brother and sister-in-law sympathetic looks before following David out of the door.
Both Emma and Killian exhaled deeply before she told him, "Okay, Killian, let's put all of that crap from earlier aside for the moment. All that matters now is finding Anna Elizabeth. I know I haven't exactly been calm, cool, and collected today, but I'm still way more level-headed than you are. I need to be the one that's out there searching."
Killian nodded in agreement before he spoke, "Just find her, Swan. Please find her."
Emma nodded as well before she rushed out of the door.
Ten minutes later, everyone was leaving the hospital in pairs to locate Anna Elizabeth. Evie was watching Colette and Matthew, so that August could help Mary Margaret search. Belle had decided it was best if she stayed with her brother, while Regina was with Robin, and Emma was with David.
As David and Emma took off in the sheriff's car, Emma was fighting the guilt that she felt. God, if there was an award for the absolute worst way to handle a situation, she and Killian would have gotten first prize. Hearing the people who had raised you since you five years old – the people who you looked at as your parents – basically call you nothing more than a problem and a burden? For them to basically say they didn't want you? Emma would have run away too.
As Emma ran her fingers through her hair, David seemed to have read her mind: "This is a terrible situation, and in those situations, emotions run high and people are looking for someone to blame. They often say and do things that they don't mean, and they regret it later. That's all that happened with you and Killian – it happens to a lot of people. Don't beat yourself up. We will find her, and all of you will be okay."
Emma shot her brother a grateful smile before she questioned, "Where do you think she could have gone?"
"Well, Emma, I'd figure if anyone could understand what she was feeling, it would be you. If you had heard Mom and I arguing, where would you have gone?"
Emma thought long and hard about her brother's words. Then, like a bolt of lightning, the answer hit her, "Go to Liam and Elsa's house."
David nodded before he headed in that direction.
Five minutes later, David pulled into the driveway of Liam and Elsa's brick home. Since Storybrooke never had anyone new move to town, the house had been abandoned for the last 13 years. For the first few years after Liam and Elsa's death, Killian had endeavored to keep the house up. After Liam, was born, however, Killian never seemed to have to the time. The mayor didn't deem it as an important enough project, so the house was now an overgrown jungle.
Emma bolted out of the car and into the house, with David following close behind. She first ran into what was Anna Elizabeth's old room and frowned when she didn't see the teenage girl.
"Try her parents' room," David suggested from behind her.
Emma didn't even bother to offer any indication of a response before she headed to the other side of the house.
When Emma entered Liam and Elsa's bedroom, her heart broke at the sight. Anna Elizabeth was curled up in a fetal position on the bed, clutching the picture of Liam and Elsa that she kept taped on the dashboard of the Camaro.
Quietly, Emma moved closer to the bed before she called out, "Anna Elizabeth?"
The teenager shot up on the bed, and gave Emma a glare that would kill her if looks could kill. Her eyes were red and puffy, and her cheeks were stained with tears and mascara.
"What the bloody hell do you want, Emma?" she yelled, her voice cracked from all the crying she had been doing.
Even though Emma didn't think it was possible, her heart broke even more when Anna Elizabeth called her by her given name.
"Look, kid, I know you heard Killian and I arguing. You have to know that we didn't mean…" Emma began.
Anna Elizabeth cut her off, "You didn't mean it? You didn't mean it? Then why did you say it! This isn't the first time I've done something stupid, but Killian has never said that he was forced into raising me. And you have never referred to me as his niece. Both of you said I was a problem! Clearly, neither one of you care about me – all you care about is your son, Liam. Just leave me alone!"
By this point, Emma had started crying, too. Anna Elizabeth was still reeling from her first break-up, and now Emma and Killian had just broken the 17-year-old's heart even more.
Emma tried to find the strength to steady her voice before she spoke, "Anna Elizabeth, you have to know that Killian and I didn't mean anything that we said. Both of you were hurt, and Liam was still unconscious. We were upset and angry, and we needed someone to blame – unfortunately, that happened to be you. I am so, so sorry, Anna Elizabeth – I do love you like you're my daughter, and nothing will ever change that. You have to believe that."
"No! You're not my mom! And Killian isn't my dad! You're not my real parents! Why should I believe anything you say?" Anna Elizabeth refuted.
Emma considered her words before joining her daughter on the bed. Emma reached for Anna Elizabeth's hand, but the teenager jerked it away before moving further away from Emma.
Emma then took a deep breath before she spoke, "I spent the first 14 years of my life in foster care. At 13 years old, Killian lost both of his parents. We both know what's it like to yearn for a mother's soothing words in your ear or a father's strong arms wrapped around you, and to not be able to have it. That is last thing we ever wanted for you. All we have wanted is for you to feel love and cared for, even if you didn't' see us as your parents. You have to know how much we love you.
I know that Killian and I both said hurtful words, and despite the saying, words can break you. I wish I could take them back, but I can't. People say stupid things when they're upset – I know it doesn't make it hurt any less, but it does mean that what Killian and I said isn't true.
You are not a problem. You are so much more than just Killian's niece, and he wanted to raise you. You are our daughter, and we won't hesitate to tell anyone who thinks otherwise. I just want you to see that, and I'm so, so sorry that we made you feel otherwise.
Now, you have to come back to the hospital, but you don't have to talk to Killian and I. We just want you to be safe and to know that you're alright – at least, physically."
Anna Elizabeth took a moment to consider her words before she nodded. The quizzical expression on Emma's face told the teenager that the blonde wasn't sure to what Anna Elizabeth was agreeing.
So, Anna Elizabeth spoke, "Let's get back to the hospital. I need to know that my bro… Liam is okay."
Emma nodded before Anna Elizabeth got up from the bed and made her way to the front door, with Emma and David following behind her.
The tension between Emma and Anna Elizabeth could have been cut with a knife. When they arrived back at the hospital, Anna Elizabeth half-heartedly accepted everyone's hug before going back to her hospital room.
Once Whale checked her over and assured her that she would recover, she asked about Liam. Thankfully, he had woken up while everyone was searching for her. The test confirmed Dr. Whale's diagnoses, but Liam's body would heal itself.
Once the doctor had left, Anna Elizabeth was alone with her thoughts. She was still mad, but Emma's words kept playing through her head. Not for the first time in her life, she wondered what Elsa and Liam would think about the situation.
She was pulled from her thoughts when there was a knock at her door.
"Who is it?" Anna Elizabeth asked, though it came out a lot harsher than she intended.
As the door was opened, she heard, "Chill, Anna Elizabeth. I'm not one of your many family members that you're mad at right now."
"I'm not mad at everyone, Gia. I'm just mad at Emma and Killian," Anna Elizabeth told her.
Gia then came into the room and shut the door behind her. She plopped down in the chair beside the bed and asked, "So, you wanna tell me what your parents did to make you call them by their first names?"
Anna Elizabeth raised an eyebrow at her friend as she asked, "Since when do you want to talk about feelings?"
Gia looked down for a minute. She took several deep breaths before she admitted, "Uncle Mark and I have been in family therapy for the last three months."
Anna Elizabeth's eyes widened slightly as she asked, "Really?"
Gia nodded before she spoke, "I didn't tell you because I was embarrassed. I thought that therapy was for people who are nut jobs, but it's actually been helping. Uncle Mark is actually trying to care about me. He's actually home when I'm awake, now."
Anna Elizabeth smiled at her friend as she sincerely told her, "I'm so happy for you, Gia. That's totally awesome."
Gia smiled back before she observed, "Thanks, Anna Elizabeth. I'm happy, too."
The blonde then sighed as she observed, "I guess you want to know why I'm mad at Emma and Killian."
"Well," Gia began slowly, "I sort of already know. Dr. Hopper had to talk with a patient here today, so Uncle Mark and I came here for therapy. I'm pretty sure all of Storybrooke heard your parents screaming at each other."
Anna Elizabeth took in Gia's words before she surmised, "Then you already know why I'm mad. I know that Emma explained and apologized, but it doesn't change how their words made me feel."
Gia nodded in understanding before she said, "Look, I'm not a freaking therapist. After losing my parents and then being treated like crap for two years, I barely know what a loving family is supposed to look like anymore. But you have it – you don't even know how lucky you are."
Anna Elizabeth tried to take Gia's words to heart, but she was still hurt.
She then scoffed, "Lucky? Please – Emma only wanted me to come back to the hospital and to make herself feel better."
"Come on, Anna Elizabeth – you know that's a load of crap," Gia pointed out.
Anna Elizabeth simply crossed her arms in response.
Gia then groaned, "Ugh! Why are you so stubborn!"
The brunette then took a deep breath and stated, "Listen, Anna Elizabeth. You know I'm not one to beat around the bush to try to spare someone's feelings, even yours. You did screw up by letting Liam ride in the front seat. And then you ran away and scared the crap out of your parents and everyone else. But you know what? None of that freaking mattered when they realized you were gone. David took charge, and everyone was on a mission to find you. That was all that mattered.
And you know what else? When I first moved here, I will admit that I got you into so much trouble. You, well, we, put your parents through so much crap that they didn't deserve. But at least they cared enough to help you see you were wrong. They never stopped loving you, and they forgave you. Uncle Mark and I have to go to therapy to even try to have a relationship like that. I wish he saw me the way that Emma and Killian see you. It doesn't matter that you're only Killian's niece. It doesn't matter that you're not even really related to Emma. They are your parents, and Liam is your brother. I know what they said sucks, but in my book, actions speak louder than words. If you can't see that they love you, you're an idiot, and you're the one who needs to be in therapy."
Gia took a deep breath as she finished, and Anna Elizabeth couldn't help but smile. For the blonde, Gia's bluntness was one of her most endearing qualities.
Anna Elizabeth then began to ponder the meaning of her friend's words. She knew that Gia was right. If the truth were told, Anna Elizabeth had already forgiven them before Gia even came in, but she was too stubborn to see it. (She supposed she had her father, Liam, to thank for that).
Anna Elizabeth let out a sigh as she brought her attention back to her friend.
"You're right, Gia. I wanted to forgive them, but I guess I needed a push in the right direction."
"You guess?" Gia questioned with crossed arms.
Anna Elizabeth rolled her eyes before she questioned, "You're never going to let me live this down, are you?"
"Nope," Gia responded with a mischievous grin.
Anna Elizabeth returned the grin and shook her head.
She then took another deep breath and asked, "Will you go get my parents?"
Gia smiled at Anna Elizabeth's use of "parents" before she nodded. She got up from the chair and turned to head out the door, but then stopped. The brunette then walked back over to Anna Elizabeth and wrapped her in a hug.
"I'm glad you're alright," Gia told her before she left the hospital room.
Just as Gia had approached Emma and Killian, Mark came over to her.
"There you are. I've been looking for you."
"Oh, um, I'm sorry that I didn't tell you, but I was visiting Anna Elizabeth," Gia replied.
"Is she alright?" Mark asked with almost genuine concern.
"Yeah, she's totally fine," Gia told him before turning to Emma and Killian, "And she wants to see you guys."
"Really?" both Emma and Killian asked with a bit of surprise.
Gia nodded in response before she and her uncle left the hospital.
Emma and Killian exchanged a look with their family and each other before walking to their daughter's room.
To their shock, Anna Elizabeth got up and wrapped both of them in a hug. As they pulled away, she began apologizing, "Guys, I'm sorry for everything – Liam, running away, and for what I said to you, Mom. Can you guys forgive me?"
Emma and Killian smiled at their daughter, who had such a sweet spirit.
Killian then spoke up, "Love, there is nothing for us to forgive. The wreck was an accident, and you were driving responsibly. It wasn't your fault. Perhaps Liam shouldn't have riding in the front, but you protected him by putting your arm in front of him. According to Whale, you saved his life."
Anna Elizabeth smiled as Emma added, "And believe me, kid, we do not blame you for running away or for what you said about us not being your parents. Killian and I brought that on ourselves. No matter how upset and angry we were, we should have never said those things about you. Just like you said – it's not like this is the first time you've made a mistake. We all make mistakes, and your dad and I made a big one."
Killian then said, "And so, Anna Elizabeth, your mother and I should be asking for your forgiveness. While it was true that I was bloody terrified at the thought of being a father all those years ago, I wanted to raise you. You had me wrapped around your finger, and I was ecstatic to be your father, even though I knew I would never replace Liam. Believe me, love, if he's looking down right now, he's probably saying what a bloody idiot I am for making you feel like you're not loved. Because I love you so, so much."
"That goes for me too, kid. I was terrified of being your mother when I married Killian. But I wouldn't trade it for anything in the world. You are this amazing, smart, passionate, and mature young lady, and I am so proud to call you my daughter. I love you so much, Anna Elizabeth," Emma finished.
At that point, all three of them were struggling to hold back the tears. Anna Elizabeth wiped her eyes before she said, "I love you guys, too." She then wrapped Emma and Killian in another hug.
As they pulled away, Killian kissed her forehead before the teenager told them, "And of course forgive you guys. You're my parents."
Emma and Killian smiled brightly at her words before Dr. Whale came in, accompanied by David.
Dr. Whale spoke, "Anna Elizabeth is free to go home today, but Liam needs to stay here a few more days to allow his body to heal properly. I've taken the liberty of having one of nurses move him to larger room with a bigger bed so one of you can stay with him."
"Thank you, Dr. Whale," Emma responded while Killian nodded.
Dr. Whale nodded at them as well before going to take care of Anna Elizabeth's release papers.
Emma then looked at her brother and observed, "I'm assuming you're here to question Anna Elizabeth."
"I hate to break up all of the good news, but yes, I do need Anna Elizabeth's statement about what happened," David responded.
"Well, by all means, mate, do your job," Killian genuinely told his brother-in-law. He kissed Anna Elizabeth's head once more before taking Emma's hand in his and heading out the door.
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"Love, do you want to ride with me back to the hospital?" Killian asked as he came out of he and Emma's room holding an overnight bag for his wife, along with the one he had for Liam.
"I think I'll just stay here. I've had enough hospitals and Dr. Whale for a while," Anna Elizabeth responded.
Killian couldn't help but chuckle before he told her, "Alright, Anna Elizabeth. I'll be back in a bit."
Anna Elizabeth nodded as she watched him head for the front door. As a thought crossed her mind, she called out, "Wait, Dad!"
Killian looked strangely as he watched her sprint off to Liam's room.
She returned a moment later and handed him her worn copy of 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea.
"You know that if Liam doesn't find out what happens next to Captain Nemo in the Nautilus, he'll drive Mom insane."
Killian once again chuckled as he replied, "Too true, love. He gets it from Aunt Belle."
Anna Elizabeth rolled her eyes before she pointed out, "Says the guy who read the 1200+ pages of War and Peace in three days."
Killian then joked, "Your father and mother are probably both shaking their heads because you can be just as sarcastic as I am."
Anna Elizabeth giggled at that before Killian kissed her forehead and headed out the door.
When he was gone, Anna Elizabeth plopped down on the couch and pulled out the picture of Liam and Elsa from her pocket.
She ran her fingers over their faces as she began to speak, "Being in the house today brought back memories of when we all lived there – although they're fuzzy at best. What I do remember the most is making chocolate chip cookies. I would always get flour everywhere, but you would never yell at me, Mom. You'd just shake your head and look at Dad like it was his fault. I guess it kind of was because I'm so much like him. That's what Dad tells me all of the time now."
She stopped and turned her attention to the family portrait on the wall of her, Liam, Emma, and Killian.
She then continued, "I hope you guys aren't too mad at Mom and Dad. I'm not anymore. They really are great parents – I'm so lucky to have them. If you guys can't be here, I'm glad to have them. I think I'm luckier than most kids – I have two sets of parents. I have the ones who brought me into this world and then I have the ones who raised me.
I don't think I've told you guys this, but I'm so glad you picked Uncle Killian to be my guardian. I couldn't imagine having anyone else as my dad. I know you guys didn't pick Emma, but I know that you would have. They both talk about you guys a lot so I won't forget. I miss you guys sometimes, but having them makes it easier. You guys don't have to worry about me. Your little girl is loved, and she has two great parents to take care of her."
She wiped the tears that had formed in those blue eyes before making her way to her room. She placed the picture of Liam and Elsa next to the framed one she had of Emma and Killian on her dresser. She couldn't help but smile as she looked at both of them for a few minutes.
She then heard the door open and Killian call out, "I've ordered a pizza, love. I thought we could watch a movie, but I'm choosing this time."
Anna Elizabeth giggled before she began heading for her door. She stole one last look at the pictures of her parents – Liam & Elsa and Killian & Emma. A wide smile broke across her face as she thought, "I have the best parents that a girl could hope for."
I purposely made this one take place after "A Bad Influence" because even though I created the storyline of Gia's actions to be based from the fact that she really has no one to care about her. That was a big point for me in this story. But y'all, it seriously broke my heart and made me sad (I know this makes me sound crazy), so I fixed it. As you read, Gia and Mark do not have perhaps a great relationship, but they are working on it, and he is at least trying. And that made me happy (once again, I know I'm crazy).
And yes, I did borrow from The Blind Side in case y'all picked up on that. I did not mean to, but as I was brainstorming from the wreck, all I thought about was the one from the movie, where Michael put his arm in front of SJ so he wouldn't get hit by the airbag. And so, I put it in here because Anna Elizabeth is just as protective over Liam.
Anyways, I hope you all enjoyed this one-shot!