AN: Happy belated Christmas to you all, sorry for the delay; I've been busy with Christmas prep, shopping and other holiday stuff. It's no excuse not to publish, I also had a touch of writers block. Chapter 20 will be published in a few days, thank you for being so patient. This chapter will be a continuation of the last chapter, read and review please as it would be greatly appreciated, MysteryFan1997
Disclaimer, I do not own any of the characters from OUAT
Ch19 - Curiosity
I didn't want to admit it, but I'm glad Killian encouraged me to talk to my mom; I knew deep down that I needed her, but I have spent so much of my life alone that I didn't know how to even begin to ask for her advice.
After lunch, we made light conversation; but I couldn't help noticing that my dad kept looking at Killian; I cleared my throat softly and arched an eyebrow in his direction.
I spoke, curiosity in my voice as I did.
"Everything ok dad?"
He then focused on me, he smiled.
"Yeah, everything's fine Emma"
I grinned while rolling my eyes, at my parents; even though we didn't see eye to eye for a few years, but now I don't know what I would do without them.
My mom smiled at me, she tilted her head slightly; she laughed while she spoke.
"So now we've established that everything's fine, oh that reminds me Emma; remember that I'm only a text message away, or even a phone call, and we're your parents. So we want to know everything that happens, and when the time comes; we can't wait to be grandparents again. Because this time, we'll be here every step of the way"
I smiled at my mom, I reached across the table and placed my hand on hers; my dad insisted he would pay for our food, he walked over to the counter. I grinned internally, as Killian tightened his arm around me.
I jumped slightly, when my dad cleared his throat; my mom peered up at him, he spoke.
"Snow, I think we should give these two some time to talk; as I think Killian has something he needs to tell Emma"
That's when I noticed the pointed look that my dad gave Killian, as he got up to stand from his seat; my mom caught on to what he was implying, I watched as they gathered their coats.
"Ah yes, thank for lunch Emma, Killian; we will see you both tomorrow for breakfast at the loft, oh and Emma remember sweetie; we love you"
I smiled softly, as they stood up; my dad leaned down slightly, and kissed the top of my head. When he stood up again, I smiled internally as he placed his arm around my mom. They then headed back to the loft, I quirked an eyebrow in their direction; I turned slightly and glanced at Killian, and just as I opened my mouth to speak.
"Killian, what..."
Killian interrupted me, he kept his arm around me; his tone light and reassuring as he spoke.
"Emma, before this conversation goes any further, just remember that you are loved, but your father made it clear that I needed to tell you something..."
I tensed slightly, he placed his arm around my shoulder; I then opened my mouth to speak; only to be cut off once again. He smiled at me, then continued speaking his tone light as he did.
"It's nothing bad, love; it's just during our conversation at the counter, and once your father was certain that you weren't pregnant of course. Well your father explained to me, during the time in which he and your mother were considering having another child; your mother was worried that it would hurt you, because if they were to have another child. Love, they were worried that it would seem that they were replacing you"
I sat there, not knowing what to say; I guess it wasn't easy for them to make that decision, especially since they had no control over the dark curse that caused them to lose me. I closed my eyes and tried to focus.
My eyes opened, and then I felt Killian shift slightly; he stood up, and we made our way home. His words played over and over in my head; hearing my dads confession, albeit through Killian made my head spin.
It was kind of reassuring, that my parents had the same doubts and fear that I have; I can see that they love Neal, and that they love just as equally.
Once we got home, we walked straight into the lounge; we sat down on the couch, I knew that my silence was concerning. I turned and smiled at Killian, who I noticed was watching me.
"Thank you, for telling me I mean; I know it probably wasn't easy for my dad, telling you about that. I'm just glad he trusted you enough to let you in on what was probably one of his many secrets, I know that this morning wasn't easy for either of us; and I'm glad that you encouraged me to invite them both to eat with us at Granny's and for allowing me to talk to my mom in private. I really needed her, and I just wasn't sure how to form those words; thank god I did, because I was able to tell her everything that happened this morning and she didn't judge me. Which I guess I was waiting for, because I've been judged many many times in my life; especially as a kid in the system..."
Killian stopped me, he smiled before he spoke.
"Swan, I have to admit; hearing Prince Charming of all men admit to being afraid, well it made me laugh. Not out loud of course, I would never laugh at your father; I knew that you needed someone to talk to, and your mother seemed to be the perfect choice. Your father made me promise to tell you, and I am pleased that he entrusted me to pass on that information. And I want you to remember that I love you Emma, just as your parents do"
I smiled, and leaned my head down on his shoulder; we sat in a comfortable silence, and spent the rest of the day cuddled on the couch. We didn't move until we needed to.
TBC