"Killian.. She's so beautiful." She mumbled, feeling him press a kiss to her sweaty hair.
"Aye, Love.. That she is." He sat with Emma, just looking at their little girl. "Looks like she might have gotten your blonde hair, and your nose.." He spoke softly, so in awe of their baby.
"Do you want to hold her?" Emma glanced up at him, she knew he was itching to hold the baby.
He nodded, letting Emma help him adjust the baby in his arms. Killian pressed a kiss to her forehead, and watched as bright blue eyes blinked up at him. "Hi, I'm your papa, little love.." He whispered.
Emma smiled at them, leaning tiredly against her pillows. "I think I have the perfect name for her, Killian.. I want to name her Hope.."
"Hope.." He breathed, looking down at the baby, then back at Emma. "I love it, Emma. She's been our little beacon of hope, and we're better and stronger because of her.. Hope Jones.."
Emma smiled. "Yeah.. Happy birthday, Killian.."
He smiled. "Thank you, and happy birthday to our Hope.."
She squeezed his arm gently before yawning. "I'm.. I'm tired.."
Killian leaned down and kissed her softly. "Get some rest, Love. The nurse mentioned she'd be back soon to take her to the nursery, and I'll call our families while you're asleep.."
She nodded, her eyes already closing. Killian held Hope for a few minutes until the nurse came to take her to the nursery. He pressed a gentle kiss to Emma's forehead before stepping in the hall to call Liam and David.
They promised to inform their wives and that they would be there soon to visit and meet the newest member of their family. David let Killian talk to Charlotte for a few minutes, she had missed him and Emma all day. She told him about the things she and David had done since they left, and that she missed him.
"I miss you too, Princess.. You'll see me and Mummy soon, I promise, and you'll get to meet your baby sister."
"Love you, Daddy." She sighed before they hung up.
Killian sent a couple texts to Robin, Regina, and Ruby, Emma's friend from work, to let them know that Emma had the baby and that everyone was healthy. He settled in the chair next to Emma's bed, and fell asleep.
He and Emma both slept until a nurse came to check on Emma, and to bring Hope back to her to try and feed her. Emma groaned a little, rubbing her eyes when she realized where she was.
"Did you talk to David and Liam?" She asked Killian.
He nodded. "Aye, Love.. They'll be here soon, and I talked to Lottie as well. She's excited to meet her baby sister, and see us again." He kissed her head. "The nurse wants you to try and feed Hope now."
Emma nodded. The nurse helped them for a few minutes, and once everything had been situated, she left them alone to bond with their baby. Killian sat with Emma on her bed as they simply stared at Hope.
They were startled out of their thoughts by a gentle knock on the door. Killian looked up to see Liam and Elsa.
"Hello, Little brother.. Is this a good time?"
Killian rolled his eyes. "Aye, Liam.. Come on in." He moved to hug them both tightly. "Thank you for coming to see us."
Elsa kissed his cheek. "We wouldn't miss this, Killian.. And happy birthday."
"Thank you.. This isn't how I expected to spend it, but I couldn't be happier to share it with our little one."
She smiled. "Well, I figured you all probably haven't had anything to eat since breakfast, so we picked something up for you."
"Oh good.. I'm hungry." Emma said softly, adjusting Hope against her chest.
Liam came and rubbed Emma's shoulder gently. "If you'd like, I can hold my adorable niece while you eat?"
Emma smiled. "Of course, Liam. Um, her name is Hope.." She shifted her into Liam's arms.
"Hope.." He whispered, pressing a kiss to her little fist. "I'm your Uncle Liam, it's so nice to meet you."
Elsa helped get Killian and Emma settled with the food before sitting with Liam to see the baby. "Hope is a beautiful name.. And she's beautiful as well.."
"Thanks, Love.. Um, there's actually something Emma and I wanted to talk to you both about."
Liam glanced at him. "Aye, is everything alright? I thought everyone was healthy."
Killian shook his head. "No, no.. Emma and Hope are both perfect. Emma and I have been talking, and we want to ask you something. Liam and Elsa, would you be Hope's godparents?" Killian asked softly, Emma squeezing his arm gently.
"Oh, Killian.. We'd love to.." Elsa assured him. "But what about David and Mary Margaret?"
"Of course we love them, and everything.. But it was important to us that you both knew how much we love you, and trust you with our kids.. We know that if something happened to both of us that you'd make sure Lottie and Hope were kept together.. And they're Lottie's godparents, so we thought it was fair.."
"And well, Liam is Killian's brother and this is important to us since neither of us had much family growing up." Emma shrugged.
Liam nodded. "Well, we're honored, and of course we'd love to be her godparents, thank you for asking us."
Killian smiled, resting his prosthetic on Emma's leg as she smiled at him. "Aye, of course."
Elsa smiled, running her finger gently down Hope's cheek. "Hi, little one.. I'm your Aunt Elsa." She whispered. "You're so beautiful."
The four of them talked quietly for a little while, Liam cuddling Hope the entire time. Killian knew his brother wanted to be a dad more than anything, and that being with Hope was only making him want it more.
Elsa rubbed his back gently, pressing a kiss to his hair. "Well, um.. Since we're here.. Liam and I actually wanted to tell you all something too."
Killian glanced at his sister-in-law briefly before landing on Liam. "Aye, Lass.. You can tell us anything."
She nodded. "Um, well.. I'm pregnant. You guys will have a little niece or nephew in a few months."
"What? Elsa, that's amazing, Lass. I'm so happy for you." Killian moved to give her a hug. "I know how long you both have wanted this.. I knew it would happen." He kissed her cheek.
She hugged him. "Thank you. We're very happy." She leaned against Killian for a moment as he held her.
Killian nodded. "I guess there's something in the air around here, with you and Mary Margaret.. And little Hope here.. I'm glad our kids will have more family than we ever did."
She smiled. "Yeah, it'll be nice. Thank you for being so supportive of us through all of this.."
Killian shrugged. "I know how badly you and Liam have wanted this, Els.. And I may have a newborn and a toddler, but I'll still be here for you through it all. I'll do anything I can to help."
"Me too, as much as I can." Emma said softly from the bed. "After all that you both have done for me, and for Killian in the last couple years it's the least we can do.."
Elsa came over and gave her a hug too. "Thank you, Emma."
Liam adjusted Hope as she stirred, Killian sitting next to him. All of their attention was focused on Hope.
Elsa sat on the edge of the bed. "They're good men.. Killian is an amazing dad.."
Emma smiled. "He is.. Liam is going to be just as good.."
She nodded. "I know.. He loves kids, and he's wanted nothing more than to be a father.." She looked back at Emma. "I wanted to thank you, Emma.."
"Thank me? What did I do?" Emma asked softly.
"Because of you, and Charlotte.. When Liam came home without Killian.. I wasn't sure he'd ever be happy again, ever be okay.." Elsa spoke softly. "But the moment you came to see him, and you trusted him to watch Charlotte. I think having that connection to his brother was everything. He's never been better."
Emma smiled, taking her hand. "Of course. He's Charlotte's uncle, and Killian's brother. I knew Killian would've wanted Liam in her life no matter what. And as much as Charlotte made me feel connected to Killian, I had hoped she'd be the same for him. I'm glad everything turned out well."
Elsa squeezed her hand. "How are you feeling, Em? Can I get anything for you?"
She shook her head. "I'm alright for now.. I just miss Lottie, but I know David will be here with her soon." She sighed.
"I get it. And even after Liam and I leave, if you need anything at all, don't be afraid to call us. Any time of day, okay?"
Emma nodded. "Thank you, that's sweet.."
"And if you need someone to watch Charlotte for a while, please call. One of us will take her, even if I'm at work, she'll be taken care of." Elsa assured her. "For now, we'll let you and Hope get some rest. We'll come by the house once you're home and settled."
Emma sat up and wrapped her sister-in-law in a tight hug. "Thank you for everything, I really appreciate it. And congratulations on your own baby, Elsa, I'm so happy that this finally happened for you."
"Thank you, Emma. I hope you don't feel like telling you took away from having a new baby.." She hugged her.
Emma shook her head. "No, of course not. It's a happy day, we should be celebrating everything good. Not just Hope or Killian's birthday. I know how badly you both have wanted a family.."
"Good." She moved to Liam's side and ran her fingers through his hair gently. "Let's give them some time alone, Li.. You can go visit Hope once she and Emma are sent home."
He looked up at his wife. "Aye, I know." He let Killian take the baby. "Congratulations, Brother. She's beautiful, she must get that from her mother." He teased, getting up and kissing Emma's forehead. "Let me know if you need anything. We'll come by and check on you in a few days."
She nodded and hugged him. Once they were gone, Killian settled Hope into the bed the hospital had given them since she was sound asleep. He then settled as best he could into the bed with Emma, letting her cuddle against his side. She held onto his prosthetic, and pressed a kiss to his chest.
"I love you, Killian. Thank you for being here with me through all of this." She spoke softly.
Killian held her close. "Of course, Emma. You're my wife, and Hope is our baby girl, I'd be no where else but here with you. I'll admit though, Love, I miss Charlotte.."
She nodded. "I'm sure David will be here soon, Babe. Don't worry, you'll be reunited with your mini-me." She smiled.
Killian laughed softly. The two of them talked quietly as Hope slept for a while. When she woke up crying, Killian moved to get her. He was struggling a little to change her diaper when the nurse came back to check on them.
She was kind and gentle with him, as she helped him finish changing Hope, helping him figure out the best way to do it that was easiest with his one hand. She pat his shoulder once they were done.
"You're a good dad, don't let these simple things upset you, alright?" She smiled.
He nodded. "Thank you, Lass. I only recently lost my hand, and although we've got a toddler at home, I've got to relearn a lot of things about handling a baby.."
She nodded. "Well, I think you're doing a great job so far. And I think your wife would agree with me."
Killian met Emma's eyes, adjusting Hope in his arms. "Aye, thank you.. I appreciate that."
"Of course. You look like you have everything handled, so I'll leave you all. If you and Miss Hope are still doing well through the night, you should be able to head home tomorrow morning." She messed with Emma's monitors for a moment.
"Thank you.." Emma sighed, she was still so tired.
Once the nurse left, Emma closed her eyes for a moment. "Wait, Killian, I need to tell my office I won't be in for a few weeks."
"I texted Ruby earlier, she said she'd let the office know and that she'll come by the house in a few days to see you. She didn't want to overwhelm you."
"Good, good.. Now let me hold my baby girl." She sat up tiredly, and held her arms out to him.
Killian shifted Hope into her arms, smiling as he watched Emma's face light up at the sight of Hope. He turned his attention from Emma when he heard Mary Margaret and David, who was holding Charlotte's hand as they walked into the room, knock at the door.
"Dadada." She was practically bouncing on her toes, itching to be with Killian.
He scooped her into his arms and held her close. "Hi, Princess. I've missed you." He kissed her cheeks.
She squeezed his neck tightly. "Miss you." She mumbled against him.
David kissed the top of Emma's head. "Congratulations, Sis. I'm so happy for you. What's her name?"
"This is Hope, would you like to hold her?" Emma smiled.
"Of course I would.." David sat in the chair and held Hope.
Mary Margaret hugged Emma and Killian, already fussing over them like a mother would her children. She fluffed Emma's pillow and made sure everything around the room was straightened up.
"Mare, relax.." Emma laughed softly. "I'm fine, and you don't need to be working yourself up either."
She settled next to Emma and rubbed her leg gently. "I know, I know. Sorry, you know I can't help it, and being pregnant has only made it worse."
Emma smiled. "It's okay, thank you for taking care of Charlotte today, and for coming to see us.. If you can get Hope from David, you're welcome to hold her."
"Hope? That's a perfect name for her, Emma.. I'll let Lottie meet her first, but she's doing okay? I know she's a little early."
"She's perfect, M.. A little early, but healthy and now she shares her birthday with her daddy.." Emma shrugged.
"Oh, I totally forgot! Happy birthday, Killian." She glanced up at her brother-in-law.
Killian shrugged. "Thank you, Lass.. It's been a pretty good one so far." He rubbed Charlotte's back before letting her crawl up Emma's bed to snuggle with her mom.
Emma held her close. "Hi, Baby girl, are you excited to meet your baby sister?"
"Aye, sister." She grinned. "Where?"
"Uncle David is holding her, but he'll let you meet her in a second." Emma assured her.
David brought Hope back to Emma, Emma adjusted her so Charlotte could see her little sister. The toddler didn't have much experience with babies, but she gently reached towards Hope's hand. Hope wrapped her fingers around Charlotte's, and Charlotte grinned.
"Mummy, look." She looked at Emma.
"I see, Baby.. You've got to be gentle with Hope, okay? And remember how we talked about Mommy and Daddy having to take care of her too, and that we still love you?" Emma asked softly.
"Aye, love you too, Mummy." She nodded. Charlotte had become more and more like Killian, and Emma thought it was absolutely adorable.
"Good." Killian settled with them at the head of the bed, rubbing Charlotte's back gently. Emma leaned against his side, wanting to keep Hope from fussing.
"How about I take Lottie to get a snack, Swan? I'm sure Hope is getting hungry, and we'll make sure she feels included." Killian spoke softly.
Emma nodded. "I think that sounds good, Babe, thank you. There's one thing I want before you go though.."
"Aye, Love, anything." He assured her.
She tugged at his shirt, getting him to lean down so she could kiss him. He cupped her cheek gently and kissed her.
"I love you." She said softly.
"I love you too, Emma." Killian kissed her forehead, and lifted Charlotte back to his hip.
David went with Killian, and they sat in the hospital cafeteria for a little while, wanting to give Emma some time to feed the baby and get some rest. Mary Margaret stayed in case she needed anything, but let Emma sleep once Hope was asleep too.