I am so sorry that I haven't updated in a while. I just haven't gotten around to doing it. Sorry :(

Henry and Emma were walking back home when they saw Hook leaning against the front of their door.

"Hey love. I was beginning to worry after you ran off." Hook looked down and saw that Henry was accompanying Emma. They walked outside and walked along the sidewalk for a while. Hook looked down at Henry again.

"Hey lad. How have you been getting along?" He said greeting Henry as if he were an old friend.

"Um, fine. I've been fine." Henry was a little uncomfortable, but he knew that he needed to get to know Hook better. "So… you're a pirate. How long have you been one?"

"Indeed I am and I've been one since I was a boy. I grew up on a ship with my father… until he abandoned me after my mother died." Hook looked away for a moment before continuing on. "Then it was just me and my brother, until he died of the same curse your grandfather had where he couldn't leave Neverland."

"How did my grandpa leave Neverland?"

"I really don't know. Maybe Pan had some sense in him and let him go, but Pan is not the type of person who would do that. I believe there was something to it." By now, Emma had left Hook and Henry to talk to each other alone while she talked with Ruby at Granny's.

"What do you mean by 'something to it'?" Henry asked.

Hook leaned in close to Henry and whispered, "I mean, I think there's a catch. I don't think your grandfather is safe." Hook straightened and saw the look in Henry's eyes and knew he was worried. "I wouldn't worry too much lad. Your grandfather has been through a lot and he is still standing today. There's no telling that something will actually happen, it's just a guess. You never do know with Pan."

"Well, uh, thanks for telling me. I can keep an eye on him," Henry said softly.

Henry and Hook walked across the street to Granny's to accompany Emma. The two of them stood on either side of Emma.

Hook held out his good hand. "Uh, hello…"

"Ruby." She shook his hand. "I don't know of you remember me from when–"

"I shot Belle. Yes I do, you were one of the many people that made sure I stayed chained to my bed. Thank you. She's better now though isn't she? So, I don't believe that there is a grudge that needs to be held." Hook flashed Ruby a quick smile before turning to Emma. "Should we tell him?"

Emma hesitated for a moment before shaking her head.

"Not yet. Maybe we should wait until he seems ready." Henry looked confused.

"Tell me what? Mom?" Henry looked towards his mother for an answer but she didn't give one.

"We'll tell you soon. You don't need to worry about it right now." Henry eventually gave up and walked with his mom and Hook to The Jolly Roger.

"I wanted to show you around my ship." Hook said to Henry, "I know you didn't get to see much of it on the way home and your mother told me you were interested."

"Cool." Henry said with little enthusiasm.

The three of them walked around as Hook explained what each thing was, what it did, and how to use it. When they came to the helm, Henry noticed markings on the support and saw that there was a zigzagged line going through it.

"What does this mean?" Henry asked. Hook looked over and saw what Henry was talking about.

Hook swallowed. Baelfire, he thought to himself.

"It's nothing." Hook said quickly turning away. Henry knew that it was something that Hook didn't want to talk about it, so he let it go.

"Come this way with me." Hook said directing Emma and Henry to the lower deck. They walked down a few stairs and were in a small room. Emma remembered sharing one - of many - drinks with Hook here.

Hook reached into a drawer and moved some things around until he found a small object. He closed his hand around it and turned toward Henry.

"This was your father's. It's a compass, the one I gave him the first day he was on my ship. That way, he would always know which way we were headed."

"And you told me you weren't sentimental." Emma said with a small smile.

"And I told you I'm not." Hook said back. Turning back to Henry he added, "Anyway, I wanted to give this to you. In case you might need it later on."

"Cool, thanks." Henry seemed to be a little more excited. Henry looked from his mom to Hook and back to his mom again. He knew that she was happy with him. Hook looked like he was thinking something over. After a few more seconds he returned to the drawer and called Henry back over.

There were several different items in the drawer, a sword, a map, and a small telescope. There were many other items as well, but Hook turned toward Henry again, so he gave him his attention.

"These all belonged to your father. I want you to have everything. You don't have to take them, but you can if you want."

"Thanks. So why are you giving me all of this stuff again?"

"Well it's always good to be prepared lad. You never know when you might need any of these things. Also, as I said before, they were you father's so I thought you'd be interested in them." Hook turned away, looking truly upset.

"Hook, can I talk to you for a second?" Emma asked. Hook nodded following Emma to a corner. "What's bothering you?"

"It's just Bael – Neal. I feel like I could've been a better father to him than Rumple was and yet he disrespects both of us. I loved him like he was my child and I know Rumple loved him too. I just wish I could make it up to him. I wanted him to know that he could trust at least one person growing up."

"Well now you have another chance." Emma said nodding over to Henry who was admiring his new gifts. "I think we should ask him now."

"Okay."

"Hey kid." Henry looked over at his mom and Captain Hook. "Remember when Hook and I were talking earlier and we said you weren't ready?" Henry nodded. Emma looked over at Hook; he nodded.

"Well, your mother and I have thought about this for quite some time now and we wanted to ask you what you thought about it." Hook continued.

"Wh—what is it?" Henry asked.

"Well, we were wondering if you wanted to live with me and your mom on the ship; a life on the seas. Your mom said it was up to you, she just wanted to make sure you were comfortable with it."

Henry nervously looked between his mother and Hook. They stood there patiently and finally, he nodded.

Hook smiled. "Well then, welcome aboard The Jolly Roger mate."

Once again, I am SO sorry for not updating in a really long time! As always, please review and tell me how I can do better, what you want to happen and what you thought of it. I really hope you enjoyed!