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"Dad?"

Killian opened his eyes to see Liam standing in front of him, his hair adorably messy from sleep. Killian blinked a few times, feeling disoriented, where was he?"

"Dad, why is Henry sleeping in my room? I thought they couldn't move in yet?"

Killian jumped up from the couch, too quickly, he felt dizzy so quickly sat back down. He must have fallen asleep! Regina had made him take Emma's kids home after Henry gave his description which perfectly matched Mr Gold! Killian wanted to kill the man! Regina made him leave and let her continue her investigation. He knew she was right, that Emma would want her kids to be his priority. He pulled Liam into his arms, hugging him tightly.

"Dad, where's Emma?"

He realised he hasn't answered any of Liam's questions.

"Emma had to go do something so I told her Henry and Kathryn could stay with us until she gets back.

Liam nodded enthusiastically, "Yey!"

"But buddy, Henry had a late night last night so you're going to need to let him sleep. I'm sure he'll play with you once he gets up. How about some breakfast while you wait?"

"Ok dad!"

Killian made his way into the kitchen and pulled out some pans to make eggs and bacon. The events of last night were spinning around in his mind. Gold took Emma. Why would he do that? He'd never liked Killian, though he had no idea what he'd done to infuriate the man. But going from writing slanderous comments in a trashy tabloid to kidnapping his girlfriend was a pretty intense escalation, what was Killian missing? Was this somehow connected to Milah and her sudden miraculous appearance? His head began to ache with all his unanswered questions. Thankfully Liam was engrossed in watching cartoons on the kitchen tv, he wasn't sure he'd be able to answer anymore of his questions, though no doubt Henry would fill him in...he'd have to tackle that when it happened. He handed Liam his breakfast and smiled as he watched his son engulf his food. If Emma was here she'd be laughing and telling him to slow down. Suddenly Killian felt tears filling his eyes, he quickly turned and left the room, the shock of Emma being gone was finally wearing off, leaving the heartache, fear, and loneliness room to pour into his soul. The thought of losing her crippled him, knowing that she was alone and scared, possibly hurt...he winced at that thought. 'God, please let her be ok!' He silently prayed to any deity who may be listening.

He finally composed himself enough to go back into the kitchen and join Liam. As he was tidying up breakfast and waiting for any news from Regina the thought occurred to him that Emma's family didn't know. He grabbed his phone and called David.

As suspected David and Mary Margaret booked the next flight over. He was relieved Henry and Kathryn would have some of their family here. He was just on his way to prepare the guest room, trying to find any possible task to distract himself from all the waiting, when his phone rang. Regina's name flashed on the screen, he walked outside, not wanting any of the kids to overhear, and answered.

"Regina!"

"Hey Killian..."

Her voice was hesitant which terrified him!

"...we're exhuming Milah's body soon...did you want to be here?" She asked as softly as she could.

He closed his eyes. He did want to be there...he wanted to know for sure if Milah was alive or not. But at the same time if she was there he didn't want to see her body, over a year after she died, he wanted to remember her how she was, beautiful, vibrant, and loving. He trusted Regina.

"What exactly is going to happen?"

"Well we'll bring up her coffin and open it, and then we'll take DNA samples to be sure."

Killian clenched his jaw.

"Go ahead without me...but Regina; tell me as soon as you know!"

"Of course!"

"Any news on Emma?"

"We didn't get any hits on Gold's credit card but we have CCTV footage of him getting on a bus to Seattle we've alerted the local police and they've passed his photo around and are going door to door round different motels and checking CCTV in the area."

"That sounds like it's going to take a long time..."

"I'm sorry Killian, its high priority for them, they know she is pregnant."

"Again, any news...let me know"

"You'll be my first call!"

-
(An hour later)

Killian was trying to keep Henry distracted, he knew he hadn't told Liam yet, Killian couldn't imagine what the lad was going through seeing his mother taken like that. So Killian had taken them outside and pitched tents, set up a fire and they played camping. Kathryn was desperate to walk so Killian spent most of his time holding her hands so she could toddle along shakily after her brother and Liam. She eventually only needed to hold on with one hand.

"Don't you dare start walking until your mummy comes home! She'd hate to miss it!" he told the toddler.

Pain shot through Killian's heart thinking about Emma missing out on this. He was interrupted by his phone ringing again. He reached into his pocket and pulled it out.

"Regina! You have news?"

"They found her!"

"...Emma?"

"Killian, it's not great, she almost drowned, and the first responders had to give her CPR. She is stable but unresponsive."

"What hospital?"

"UW Medical Center"

"I'll be there tonight! As soon as Emma's family arrives I'll leave."

"Ok, I'm heading down now, I'll meet you there."

5 hours later Killian was driving to Seattle. David and Mary Margaret had agreed to stay with the kids. Killian decided not to tell them about Emma's pregnancy. He assumed Emma would have wanted to be the one to tell them...and also, he wasn't sure what Emma's near drowning and current comatose state meant for the baby...a pit formed in his stomach every time he thought about it. Fear flowed through his body, he couldn't remember the last time he ate; he was powered on pure adrenaline. He had to get to Emma!

He finally made it to the hospital. Killian knew visiting hours would be over but Regina had sent him a text telling him she would let him in. He ran down the hospital corridors following the signs to the ward Regina had told him she was in. 'Please be ok, please be ok, please be ok' the words were on constant loop in his mind as he ran. Eventually he bumped into Regina at the ward entrance.

"Killian! She's in here."

"Can I see her?" His voice broke.

Regina nodded.

He froze when his eyes fell on her lifeless form; her eyes were closed, like she was in a peaceful sleep. Her face looked slightly grey, bruises and cuts decorated her arms, from the struggle in the hotel he imagined. There were marks on her wrists indicating she had been restrained. A lump formed in his throat and tears began to escape his eyes. He pulled a chair up next to her and took her hand, kissing it and rubbing her knuckles.

"Oh Emma, I'm so sorry, I should have gotten there sooner, I'm so so sorry. I love you, please come back to me!"

Regina's heart broke listening to her friend beg, she walked over and gently laid her hand on his shoulder.

"I'll leave you two alone for a moment, I'll get us some food and coffee and then I'll fill you in on what I know."

Killian nodded but refused to take his eyes off Emma.

30 minutes later Regina returned with soup, sandwiches, bottles of water, and coffee. She sat next to Killian who turned to look at her.

"I know you will want to stay with her tonight...they don't usually allow that but I've pulled some strings. Now...if you want to stay you have to promise me you'll eat something!

Killian eyed the food then looked at Emma, he didn't have much of an appetite but he would do anything to stay with her.

"Aye, I'll eat"

Regina handed him a sandwich, which he obediently took and began to nibble. She nodded, satisfied.

"Did you find Gold?" He asked between bites.

"Not yet, but everyone is looking for him."

"How did they find her?"

"We got lucky Killian, really lucky! Police were routinely checking motels and one receptionist recognised the photo of Gold, they broke into his room and Emma was drowning in the bath. A moment later and..."

Killian winced, and then clenched his fists.

"He tried to drown her in a bath?! I'll kill the bastard!"

"No you won't, because then you'll go to jail. You will focus on Emma! Look at me Killian!"

He looked up at his friend; her eyes were dark and serious. He could see how she'd be good at her job, those eyes could easily make a culprit break down and confess.

"Killian, promise me you won't try and interfere. Emma needs you, your children need you! You understand?!"

He sighed; he knew she was right, even though he hated that man with every fibre in his body.

"I promise, just...promise me you'll find him and make him pay!"

"Oh I intend to!"

She shuffled in her seat, trying to find the right words for what she had to say next,

"Killian...I heard back from the lab when I was out getting our dinner...it was Milah in the coffin...it's confirmed. It appears Gold spread the rumours and planted the DNA. I'm so sorry..."

Killian felt like he'd been punched in the gut. They'd dug her up for nothing. He felt riddled with guilt; guilt they'd disturbed her body, but also guilt that he felt relieved.

"Hopefully now she can rest in peace." He said with a quiet voice.

Regina's words sunk in and his head snapped up.

"Wait? Gold did this? Where the bloody hell did Gold get her DNA?!"

Regina shrugged, "I've no idea? It was samples of her hair."

Killian furrowed his brow, it didn't make sense!

"Is there any way Milah knew Gold?" Regina asked.

"No...I mean I don't see how? Not that I knew of anyway!"

Regina sighed, "The sooner we find Gold the sooner we can get some answers!"