He snuggled further into the soft pillow trying to ignore the shuffling sound coming close but was roused from his dream by the sound of someone clearing their throat. He blinked open one eye to find Charming hovering over him grinning. "Good Morning."

He initially closed his eyes tight hoping it was a nightmare only to begrudgingly open them realizing that it was not actually a dream but Emma's father standing at the doorway with his arms crossed. He sat up quickly and ran his fingers through his hair."Morning Sir."

"Now Killian you don't have to be so formal. Sorry if I scared you. I just thought maybe you might want to help me make breakfast for the ladies. They are both still asleep and when I saw this door closed I thought maybe Emma invited you to stay. She raves about your pancakes."

He huffed out a laugh."Sure. I'd be glad to help."

"Ok, meet me downstairs when you're ready. I put a Blue Bird cafe T-shirt on the dresser for you just in case you want to get out of your dress shirt."

"Thanks. Will do."

Charming left closing the door behind him. He rubbed his face in his hands, stretched his arms overhead and slipped his legs around the side of the bed out from under the warm blankets. Her father was just like his brother. He chuckled loudly at the possibility that that there could be two of them. He got himself together and walked quietly down the steps to the kitchen.

He'd already placed the ingredients on the table and the griddle was heating up. "Shall I make the pancakes?"

"That would be great. I'm going to make some bacon and sausage too. Thanks for all your help yesterday. I know Emma would have been so stressed out if it hadn't been for you. It's also really nice of you to keep us posted on what's going on with Emma."

He scratched lightly behind his ear."Aye, well I think Emma appreciates me checking on you as well. She worries about you both working too hard when she isn't here."

Charming smiled at him."She's always been my little princess. I can't believe she will be graduating in a matter of months."

He dropped the final ingredient into the bowl and began to combine them together. "I know she's excited about that."

"What about you Killian? Are you still happy about living here in Storybrooke? I know you're graduating as well right?"
He nearly dropped the wisk at the question of intent."Aye, I'm also graduating with my graduate degree. Storybrooke's really grown on me. I'm thinking about getting my own place near town. My business is growing steadily."

He watched the man's face for any signs of an issue. "Oh really that's good? Does Emma know about this?"

He went back to stirring the batter, hoping not to meet his eyes. He swallowed thickly pushing down the intimidation. "Aye, she helped me look at a few places yesterday around town."

"Hmm. OK. Find anything you liked?"

"There was one place but I'm not sure. Emma liked it too but I think I'd like to continue the search a bit more. It wasn't perfect but pretty close. I'd like to find something before the baby arrives if possible."

Charming nodded. "Yeah, newborns can be tough roommates."

He laughed."Aye. I also want to give Liam and Elsa their privacy back."

"We know a lot of people in town, if you want some help let us know."

"OK, I appreciate the offer. This batter is ready. Do you have a griddle I can use?"

"Yep, let me put this bacon on a plate and you can take over here."

Emma walked into the room rubbing her eyes. She was wearing a soft yellow T-Shirt and Ducky pajama pants. She looked adorable. He couldn't help but smile at her. "Good Morning."

"Hey, what's going on in here?"

"Good Morning Honey. I enlisted Killian to help me make breakfast."

"I thought I was going to do that." She said sleepily.

"Well, your father thought that we could treat you both and let you sleep in a bit after the long day yesterday."

She looked up at his smiling face and his bed ruffled hair wanting desperately to kiss him. She idled up to his side and when her father went into the refrigerator, she leaned up quickly kissing him softly. She leaned against his side as he was waiting to flip the pancakes. He grinned at her like the cat that ate the canary and she giggled to herself. She was grown woman but was still terrified to kiss her boyfriend in front of her father.

"Ah, here it is. Your mother pushed that butter all the way to the back of the fridge."

"Daddy, what can I do?"

"Set the table?"

"Ok, how was Mom last night? I hope she didn't have too much to drink."

"I'm sure she will be fine. She had so much fun at the party. It was a great night."

Killian brought the plate of pancakes and sausage over to the table."I think we are all ready."

"Ok, I'll run up and get Snow. Why don't you both get started?"

"Ok Dad."

When he left the room she saw it as her opportunity to get her hands on her beautiful boyfriend. She turned to face him and he pulled her into his arms pressing his lips to hers. "Good Morning." He smiled."It's an even better morning now that you are here. Did you sleep well?" She pressed her cheek to his chest."Not as well as I have when you're with me. I'm sorry about the wakeup call this morning. I had no idea my Dad would do this. I hope you weren't freaked out when he showed up in your room."

He laughed."He shocked me at first but then I just realized how much like my brother he actually is so I went along with it. Besides, I got to do something nice for you." He kissed the tip of her nose. "Thank you. It looks great. Let's sit down to eat. You know I love your pancakes."

"I do. Wait until you try my lasagna."

"Mmm, I would love to."

"Well next weekend we're going to check out my University Campus on Saturday so how about Friday night we stay in and cook together?"

She smiled."I like that idea. I still can't believe you were so close to me all that time."

"I know, just an hour away from your campus. At least it affords me the opportunity to show you around my town."

"I can't wait to have you all to myself next weekend."

He leaned close and rubbed his nose against hers. "I'm looking forward to this afternoon." She held his hand and kissed him quickly as they heard footsteps approaching. "me too."

Her parents came walking back into the kitchen wearing matching terrycloth light blue robes and smiling. "Wow, smells good in here. I hear he enlisted you to help Killian."

"Aye, but I was happy to help. I hope you like them."

Her parents took their usual chairs next to each other across from them. Her father served her mother first like he always did. She picked up a forkful of pancake dripping with syrup and placed it in her mouth. "Mmm, Killian this is your best batch yet."

His ears were tinged pink from the compliment."I'm glad you like them lass."

"Killian, they do look delicious. What do you two have planned today? Will you be here for dinner Emma?"

She didn't even want to think about going back yet."Killian and I are going to hang out and possibly look at some rentals. He is thinking about getting a place here."

She watched her mother's face light up."Oh really? I'm so glad to hear that. Do you know where?"

"Emma's helping me look around and hopefully keeping me on the right side of the tracks."

She laughed."I promise I'll make sure you are in a safe place."

"Emma won't steer you wrong. Please make sure you tell Elsa thank you again for that delicious cake."

"Oh, Mom, since you mentioned Elsa. I wanted to ask you if you would like to help me plan a baby shower for her."

Snow dropped her fork."Emma, of course. What a great idea."

"Well since her sister Anna isn't able to come in until after the baby I thought it would be nice if we had one for her before the baby arrived."

"I'll start making plans; just use me as your legs while you are at school. I'm happy to pick up or arrange whatever you need. Oh, I'm so excited to shop for a baby."

"We found a bassinet for them at the same place that we found your gifts. It's so beautiful."

"I know my brother and Elsa are going to love it."

Snow looked to David and back to them."That sounds wonderful, what a lucky find. I'm surprised they don't already have one."

"Oh, they don't have anything for the baby yet. They haven't even started on the baby's room yet."

"Killian, they don't have anything?"

"I haven't seen anything except a few small items. I think she just wanted to get the café off the ground."

"Then, it's definitely a good idea that we have a shower for her."

They spent the rest of breakfast talking about ideas for the shower and places to look for rentals. She told her mother how much Elsa liked Zelena's. She was going to check into the lollipop room or the tea cup room for their availability and then they could plan a date.

Her mother looked so eager and filled with purpose after breakfast. She was raring to go on the shower while her father looked completely exhausted by the time they finished. He'd been fading ever since he brought her mother down to the table. She and Killian cleared the table and cleaned up the kitchen while her parents retired back to bed.

She took the last dish from him and dried it, placing it on the counter."You're amazing."

He looked over and smiled."Thank you."

She hugged him around the middle and pressed her cheek into the back of his shoulder."I don't want to go back."

"Love, let's not talk about you leaving. I don't want to think about it until we have to."

"OK. I guess you have to go home for a bit."

He turned and wiped his hands on the towel she was holding. "I can always wait for you."

"You wouldn't mind?"

"No because then you can come back with me and check out the room for the baby."

She leaned up and kissed him lightly on the lips."I wish you could just come in with me. I can't stop thinking about last weekend." He held her hand and brought it to his lips."That was really amazing. I'm still trying to get over last night." She squeezed his hand tight as she thought about it."Still have the keys to the boat?"

He laughed. "Aye, I do. Perhaps we should go out sailing for a bit today."

"Sounds good to me. Come on up with me so you can grab your things. I promise not to be long."

"If you wear those panties again I'll wait for hours."

"Hmm, that can be arranged."

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They decided to have a picnic on the boat that afternoon since there were so many leftovers from her mother's party. They packed a basket and set out to start the rest of their day, first stop Killian's.

It was her turn to wait as Killian got his shower. He left her in the family room. Elsa and Liam were at the Snowflake working. She figured they might be especially busy since the Blue Bird was closed today. Killian told Liam to call them if they needed help otherwise he was fine with them taking out the boat.

Elsa still had their family photo albums out on the coffee table. She looked through those while she waited. Killian and his brother were such adorable little boys. She loved seeing the pictures of them together but her favorite was of little Killian holding up a tiny fish he'd caught while they were on a boat. His big blue eyes and hair blowing in the wind, he just looked adorable.

She just closed the first book when he came down the stairs still rubbing a towel through his damp hair. "Everything ok Love?" She looked over and smiled."I was just looking at your family photos. I love this one of you." He walked over and she pointed out her favorite.

"That was the first time I went sailing with my brother and father. I was so proud of that little fish." She looked up and smiled."It's such a sweet picture. You were an adorable little boy." He sat next to her and pressed a soft kiss on her cheek. "This one is Liam. I wonder if his child will look like him or Elsa."

"I can't believe they are waiting to find out what the sex of the baby will be, either way I'm sure it will be beautiful."

He looked into the beautiful glittering green eyes gazing at him and all he could think about was the possibility of them having a child someday that looked a combination of them.

"Is this you?"

He looked at the picture of him dressed in his little short pants, dress shirt and a tie as a toddler. "Aye."

She hugged the picture tight to her heart."I love this picture."

"It was my mother's birthday and she wanted us to dress up for the occasion that evening."

She placed the photo back into the book carefully making sure that it was safely covered. She looked over at him smiling and back to the photo. She couldn't help but think how sweet their little boy would be if they were lucky enough to have a son one day.

"Liam said they have things covered at the café so we are all clear to can spend the afternoon out on the water."

"What about checking out places to live?"

"It can wait Love. I'd rather spend my time alone with you. I can always search for places and send you photos."

She nodded."I'm glad you said that because I can't think of anything more I'd like either."

"Let's get some blankets so we can stay on deck for awhile. It's still a bit cold and out on the water the temperature will be lower."

"That's a great idea."

They made it to the docks and out on the water in no time. She sat on the deck snuggled under the blankets enjoying the warm sun overhead as Killian sailed them out onto the open water. Once they were anchored he joined her under the blanket pulling her onto his lap allowing his body heat to add to their warmth.

She smiled as she squinted her eyes looking out at the clouds in the sea of blue. "It's so beautiful out here. I can see why you love this."

"It's been a great escape for me. Being on the boats has always been one of my favorite jobs. It wasn't really like work at all, more like getting paid to enjoy my hobby."

"Your brother feels the same?"

"Aye, it seems we have seafaring ways in our blood. He and Elsa try to get out on the boat together as often as they can. Once the baby comes that will be a little less, at least until the baby is old enough to join them."

She smiled at the thought of their little family on a boat. "I told you my Mom would love to have a party for Elsa. Did you see her face when I mentioned it? She couldn't wait."

"Aye, your parents really are such amazing people. They really do care about the community in Storybrooke. I know that Elsa will love whatever you come up with."

"They really do. They can be a tough act to follow. I only hope that I can follow in their footsteps. I know my mother is very fond of your family. She and Elsa have become good friends. I'm sure that with both of us working on this, Elsa's shower will be beautiful."

He pressed a soft kiss to her cheek."You're amazing. Every day that I'm with you, I fall more in love with you."

She felt her heart skip a beat as she looked into the sincerity of his eyes. She leaned up and kissed him sweetly."I feel the same about you. You're an amazing man Killian Jones and you surprise me every day."

"Love, let's say we go below. It's getting colder up here now that we are out in the open and I can think of lots of ways to warm you up."

She stood up and pulled him up with her."I was hoping you'd ask. I was starting to think I might freeze to the deck."

He laughed and pulled tucked her in close to him as they walked below deck.

After a lunch of leftover sandwiches, hot cocoa, and fresh fruit they snuggled together beneath the blankets on the couch watching the waves lap against the side of the boat through the portal window. She relaxed into him. "Can we just stay here? I don't want to go home."

He smoothed her hair and brushed it away from her face, placing a small kiss to her cheek. "I wish we could. Believe me I don't wish to see you off at all. I just want to run to you, not send you away."

"Well, the clock is counting down and it won't be forever. Have you gotten any new clients this week?"

He smiled."Aye, word has spread of my services to the next town over. It's amazing how much money I've been able to save those I've helped. I had Archie draw up contracts for me so that they can legitimately retain my services. I'll be working with them monthly to get their businesses squared away."

"I love helping you with this. It makes everything I've been learning worthwhile."

"Perhaps when you are through you can join me in the business."

"You'd want me full time?"

"Aye, Love I think we make a great team. We'd be able to double our client load."

"I do learn so much just from working with you. I'd love that."

"Good, then it's settled. When you finish you and I will form a partnership."

He loved the way her face lit up at the suggestion and hoped to form more than just a business partnership with her. The idea of spending his days working with her made him elated. They had such fun working together at the café and she'd already been helping him with his current clients. These services are severely needed in their area of the country so it would be perfect to have her join him, they'd be able to have twice as many clients and make a decent living.

She pushed him onto his back a top the soft blankets and hovered over him. "I can think of another way we make a good team." He grinned and pulled her on top of him. She leaned forward and captured his lips; His hands sliding down her body and under the hem of her sweater finding her warm skin. He ran his fingers lightly along her spine. She moaned in his mouth at his touch.

She felt so good in his arms and of course the strawberry scent in her hair drove him crazy. He rolled her onto her back slowly and nestling on top of her as he gazed at her giggling face at the surprise take over. He smoothed her hair back from her face and rubbed his nose against hers. "I miss your smiling face so much." kiss "I miss the sound of your laugh." kiss "I really miss you." Kiss

Her heart felt so full in that moment, so many emotions were overwhelming her. She caressed the side of his face."I'm so sorry. I miss you so much too." She felt a tear slip down the side of her face. "No, Love don't cry. I just wanted you to know how much I love you. I don't want you to feel bad." He leaned forward and kissed her trembling lip. "Please love, I didn't mean to spoil our time together.

"I love you too and I hate that I have to get ready to leave soon. You didn't spoil it. I've just been stuffing these feelings away. I don't want to leave you at all. I miss your arms around me, you opening doors for me, your kind sweet adoration, waking up with you and everything that makes you, you. You mean so much to me."

He kissed her softly at first and then things became more heated. His lips trailed down her neck until he found the sensitive spot that makes her squirm. He pressed wet kisses alternating between kissing and licking at her soft skin. She purred in his ear and it nearly drove him over the edge. Before he knew it their clothes were around them and the softest parts of her body were pressed against him, torturing him in delight.

She could feel his arousal against her and she wanted him more than anything. Luckily he'd remembered to bring the condoms because after their emotional discussion she just wanted to be as connected to him as she could be. He took her slowly and surely, drawing soft moans from her as he took her. She responded with each move, their hips aligning, their lips moving together, their rhythms meeting each other beat for beat bringing them over the edge together.

They blissfully lay together kissing, cuddling and learning each other's bodies for the rest of the afternoon. Everything was wonderful until they checked the time and realized they needed to return with the boat. They dressed quickly and climbed back up on deck. She helped him prepare to return.

She held onto him from behind as he drove the boat back to its berth. She pressed her cheek to his shoulder and closed her eyes as she thought about their day. They'd had an amazing afternoon and he'd made her feel so good. It was as if he wanted to tide her over for the week while they were apart. If that was his mission it was certainly accomplished.

They'd made it back to shore and driven back to town. She'd snuggled up to him the whole ride back trying not to think about the long drive ahead of her. They'd had a great weekend together, her mother's party was a hit, Elsa's baby shower was in the works and they'd be alone next weekend.

Their weekly separations were tough but their love and daily rituals were the glue that held them together over the distance. They arrived at her house and her parents were watching through the window waving them inside when they got there. He opened her door, helped her out and he wrapped his arm around her as they walked towards the door to her home.

He felt a bit of sadness when he thought about her leaving again but if this weekend had done anything it had solidified them being together as a couple even more. Their families got along and he knew how much she loved him. Their afternoon was beautiful and he was thankful she lived as close as she did because if things got really bad, he would surprise her with a visit.

He couldn't bear to see her sad and if it helped her to see him he would make the trip. He felt the little box in his pocket. He wanted to give it to her before she left so that she'd be happy. Hopefully they'd get a private moment.

When they walked in her mother came up to greet them immediately."How was it on the boat? It was such a clear day."

She took Killian's hand and laced her fingers through his."It was so perfect Mom. I had the best time."

He looked over and smiled. "Your daughter is a natural on the boat."

Her mother gave them such a sincere smile. "I wanted to thank you again for your thoughtful gifts, the party, and for making the effort to be here with me."

She walked into her mother's embrace and hugged her tight. "Of course Mom. If anyone deserves to be doted on it's you. You take care of everyone. I love you."

"I'll miss you pumpkin. If you need anything call us ok?"

"Of course Mom. I'll be home again soon. "

"I made up a little care package for you to take back to school. Your father already packed your things in your car and your care pack is on the front seat. There's cocoa in the kitchen if you want to fill a to-go mug, sandwiches are made in the refrigerator and there is also a ton of cake slices. Please take some with you. You have a long ride home. You too Killian. "

She squeezed her tight and then hugged her father too. "I'll miss you too Daddy. Thanks for packing my car."

"Sure Honey. I'm happy to do it. If you have car trouble don't hesitate to call me. I know you did a pretty good job yourself but I don't want you to forget that I'm here for you."

"I know Daddy. I promise if I ever need you I will call."

"Ok, Mom and I are going to head over to the café to start to prep the cinnamon rolls tomorrow. We'll talk to you tomorrow ok. Have a safe drive. Make sure you leave us a message when you get back."

"Ok guys I will. Talk to you tomorrow."

"Bye Honey."

They proceeded into the kitchen after her parents left so that she could make a little dinner package for the ride home. He watched her moving slowly."Love, are you alright?" She turned to face him and her face looked crestfallen. She shook her head. "Aww, come here." He pulled her into his arms and held her tight pressing a kiss to the top of her head. "It will be alright. Just remember that next weekend I get you all to myself."

She looked up at him smiling and nodded."You're right. I'm sorry. I'm just being foolish." He picked up her hand and pressed a kiss to the back before turning it over and placing the little box in it. She looked up in surprise."What is this?"

"It's just a little something special that I had made for you." She leaned up and kissed him softly smiling against his lips. She opened the little box and her eyes lit up when she saw the little charm inside. It was a shimmering little K&E charm for her bracelet. She jumped towards him wrapping her arms around his neck and kissing him fiercely.

He pulled back chuckling."Do you like it?"

"Killian I love this."

He fingered the little K pin on her shoulder, happy that she still wore it and looked into her eyes. "I wanted you to have something that was uniquely us on your bracelet. I saw something similar and I asked Walter to order it for me."

She held out her arm dangling her bracelet. "I love it so much. Would you help me add it to the bracelet?"

"Of course." He took the tiny charm from the box and clipped it to bracelet. She held it close to her heart and smiled. "Thank you so much. I love this bracelet. Every time I look at it I think of you not that it's hard for me to think of you because you are always on my mind."

He pulled her back into his arms and kissed her letting his lips linger on hers then holding her and rocking her."You'll call me once you've reached the highway?" She looked into his beautiful blue eyes, oozing with sincerity. "Of course I will call you. I look forward to hearing your voice."

"Good because I like being your companion."

"I love you."

"I love you too. Be safe."

"I will."

He helped her to her car after they packed her dinner for the road. He kissed her fiercely pouring all of his love into it before letting her get into her car. "I'll call you soon." He brushed his nose against hers and then helped her into her seat. "Ok Love."

He pushed her door closed and watched her drive away before heading home to grab some dinner to go along with the few pieces of cake he snagged. Next weekend it would be just the two of them visiting his old haunts and enjoying their time alone.