AN: Sorry for the delay, I've been writing and rewriting this chapter; it will pick up where the previous chapter left off, and it's from Emma's PoV with an appearance from Snow White and Prince Charming. Read and review please. As it would be greatly appreciated, MysteryFan1997.

Disclaimer, I do not own any of the characters from OUAT

Ch18 - Why?

After I nestled into Killian's arms, I placed my head on his chest; and for a few minutes all I felt was self loathing, as I replayed our conversation over and over in my head.

I can't believe I overreacted, because all my mom did was ask an innocent question and I couldn't help turning it into an complicated question. She was curious, and that's fine; I closed my eyes as I remembered the fear that ran through me after Killian went quiet.

That feeling alone was enough to make my own doubts resurface, I sighed; feeling slightly annoyed at myself, and that's when I felt Killian shift slightly, as he tightened his arms around me again.

He spoke.

"Emma..."

I held my breath, not knowing what to say; after a few seconds of silence, I decided that I needed to apologise for everything that I said.

I took a deep breath before I spoke.

"I'm sorry Killian, for this morning I mean; it was one hell of a way to ask you if you wanted to have a baby, I should have thought it through before I said the words. I also shouldn't have jumped to conclusions when you were quiet"

He lowered his head, and as he did mine lifted ever so slightly; we were now face to face, he smiled at me before he spoke.

"Emma, I should be the one apologising; I'm sorry love, for my silence when you asked me if I wanted to have a child with you. I didn't mean to upset you..."

I went to interrupt him.

"Killian, I..."

He removed his arm from my waist and reached up place his hand on the back of my head, he kissed me lightly; he then smiled at me before continuing.

"Love, I know your last pregnancy wasn't perfect; and I'm sorry that you had to go through that, but as I said earlier you're not alone this time love, you've got me, your parents, Henry and I can't believe I'm saying this you've even got Regina. You have a family Swan, and we'll always be here for you; and when the day comes and you are expecting our child, I will never leave your side I promise"

I sat up, looking at him; I watched his face, using my superpower to determine if he was lying; I then smiled when I realised he was telling the truth.

He returned the smile, he then leaned up and placed his lips on mine; we stayed like that for what seemed like forever.

Not that I minded, and after a few more minutes; I leaned back, and broke the kiss, we both laughed softly when my stomach grumbled.

I glanced up at the clock on the fireplace, I peered up at Killian; who still had his arms around me, I shifted slightly in his embrace and kissed him on the cheek.

I spoke.

"Do you want to go to Granny's for something to eat?"

He shifted, so he could look into my eyes; he smiled at me, before he answered.

"Sounds good to me love, why don't you invite your parents to join us?"

I smiled again, he knows me all too well; it means I'll be able to spend time with my mom and dad, and I'll get a few minutes to fill my mom in about what happened this morning.

I smiled at the thought of being able to talk to someone; especially my mom, and even though I'm still getting used to the idea of having parents, who want to know everything.

I also knew deep down, that this is one more thing I want them to know; I leaned up and kissed him, I then lifted my phone and sent a text to my mom.

"Hey mom, do you and dad want to get lunch at Granny's with Killian and I?"

Her reply came almost immediately.

"Sure honey, we'd love too; we'll meet you there in 15 minutes; is everything ok?"

I smiled as I read her reply, knowing that she wouldn't give up if I didn't tell her that everything was ok.

"Yeah everything's fine, Killian thought it would be nice if you and dad joined us for lunch"

She replied with a smiling emoji, I grinned; and then I spoke.

"My mom said they will see us at Granny's in around 15 minutes, and we can't leave them waiting; you know since it was your idea to invite them in the first place"

He nodded, then smiled at me; he then tilted my head up slightly and placed his lips on mine; I pulled away slightly, removing myself from Killian's embrace. He groaned softly, as I moved away.

I smiled, and spoke with a slightly teasing tone.

"Come on pirate, I'm starving"

We moved to stand up, and we then made our way towards the front door. Once outside, I turned around and locked the door; I grinned at Killian; he took my hand in his, and we headed in the direction of Main Street.

Once we got there, Killian held the door open for me; my mom and dad were sitting at our usual booth, my mom smiled at us from her seat.

They greeted us as we sat down. My mom spoke.

"Why did you want to meet us here? Not that there's nothing wrong with you wanting to have lunch with your father and I"

My dad glanced in my direction, he was studying my face for any change in my expression. I spoke.

"Killian and I had a conversation this morning, and things got a little heated; and I jumped to conclusions when he went quiet"

My dad cleared his throat, and when he spoke; he had a slight tone of accusation in his voice when he did.

"Emma are you?..."

My eyes widened, when I knew where he was going.

"No dad I'm not pregnant, but that's the reason for the conversation Killian and I had this morning; I kind of sprung it on him, and he went silent and I then jumped to conclusions and accused him of not wanting to have a baby with me because of my past"

My mom nudged my dad in the ribs, she cleared her throat gently; before speaking.

"Emma, I have to admit that I had the same thought when I got your message this morning; so now that you have had the conversation, but do you mind if I ask if you're considering having a baby?"

I smiled, knowing I would have to tell her.

"Yeah, we kind of did; well after I walked away and sat on the couch, I mean, we will have a baby; just not right now, were enjoying being a newly married couple. When I do fall pregnant, Killian assured me that he wouldn't leave me, and that I had you, dad, and Henry and Re..."

I laughed softly, because even though things weren't as bad between us and she is technically my step grandmother so it would make sense that she was part of my family. I turned to look at Killian who a grin on his face. I spoke.

"Do you want to tell them or should I?"

Killian laughed, as he remembered; my mom and dad looked over at him, slightly perplexed. My mom spoke,

"Who are you guys talking about?"

I looked at my mom, and I smiled.

Killian then spoke, laughing slightly as he did.

"I told her that she would have you both, myself, Henry and Regina by her side and that she wouldn't be alone this time"

My mom nodded in agreement.

"Well Emma it's true, your father and I would love to be there for you; especially when you get pregnant and Killian is right, you have a family now sweetie, and now that everything is ok between you and Regina because and after all she is your step grandmother Emma. So I don't see why she wouldn't want to be a part of this family, even if it is kind of dysfunctional"

I laughed at her last comment, then nodded in agreement. My dad then grinned at me. I cleared my throat, and leaned into Killian's side.

I could feel my mom, dad and Killian watch me as I glanced down at the menu; I then looked up and smiled, deciding to order my usual lunch.

We placed our order, and made light conversation as we waited for it to arrive. My mom keeping her eyes on me the entire time. Killian cleared his throat again.

"Dave, do you want to with me at the counter and give these two a few minutes to talk?"

My dad nodded, knowing that I needed a few minutes alone with mom. They got up and left. My mom watched as they sat at the counter, she smiled softly at Killian; who nodded in understanding.

She looked back at me and she smiled, before speaking.

"Emma honey, I'm sorry if I hurt you in anyway with my question yesterday; I didn't mean to, but I'm sensing that Killian asked your father to sit at the counter with him to give us some space because of what happened between the two of you this morning?"

I nodded, knowing I should tell her.

"Mom it was awful, I was thinking about how to approach the subject of wanting a baby; the second I opened my mouth to speak and the second I mentioned having a baby, Killian froze. He was silent, so I accused him of not wanting to have a baby; I actually said..."

Taking a breath before I recounted what I had said to him, my mom nodded in encouragement; I smiled before I spoke again, the words tumbling out before I lost my nerve.

"I said, Of course you wouldn't want to have a baby with me, I mean who would want to have a baby with someone who gave her son up for adoption?. I used those exact words mom, that's when I got up and I sat on the couch; I needed to get away from him, not intentionally obviously. Mom the way I acted was terrible"

She nodded, knowing I needed to vent. She smiled at me, then reached across the table and took my hand in hers.

"Emma, I completely understand where you are coming from; honey do you have any idea how terrified I was when I wanted to tell your father that I was pregnant with you? Honey in the enchanted forest, we don't have tests, or hospitals or anything like that. I knew I was pregnant with you because I missed my last few cycles, I know for you it was different; because you were in jail for something you didn't do and you had Henry while you were in there. So it's normal for your fears to resurface, especially after an experience like that. So don't worry if you jumped to conclusions, I mean you're talking to the woman who had two very different pregnancies during two completely different curses"

I laughed softly when she finished speaking. I smiled at her, I then spoke.

"Thanks mom, I really needed that; I thought my first pregnancy was tough, but I mean you of all people gave birth to me just before the first curse hit and then fell pregnant with Neal during the second curse. I mean if you can do that, I shouldn't be so hard on myself or Killian; so it wouldn't be a bad thing if I fell pregnant again, because I have a family who will be there for me this time"

She smiled at me, and squeezed my hand gently; she signalled to my dad and Killian; who walked over to rejoin us. Our food arrived and my dad smiled at me.

"You ok Emma?"

I nodded, then spoke.

"I'm fine dad"

Killian placed his arm around my shoulder, and kissed the top of my head; his arm dropped back to his side, and we all ate in a comfortable silence.

TBC