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9 weeks pregnant

Everything still feels so surreal as if she's just dreaming. Being pregnant again was always a nightmare in her belief after her experience with Henry, but now she has nearly a guilty conscience towards her firstborn because she is simply happy about her state.

Ok, what is getting a little bit on her nerves is her all-knowing pirate who thinks he could dictate her life after reading all the information he could get about pregnancies.

He nearly went down to the library to bother Belle if there is more specialist literature available. Thank god she met him before he could execute his plan because as much as she loves Belle, the woman is not dumb. If Killian had asked her all about books about pregnancy she would fast detect that he only is so interested because he is in contact with a pregnant woman-her!

This was the telling argument and he stacked with the prospects he took at the hospital.

"Swan, did you know that in the first trimester you shouldn't drink anything with caffeine? At least not so much"

She was aware of this fact, but she needed her coffee or at least a coke in the morning.

She wanted to take up her cup of coffee, but no, the overcautiously pirate captain snatched it away from her.

"So Swan. No coffee for you anymore in the morning. Let me make you some hot cocoa!"

And there went her pick-me-up in the morning.

But this was not the only limitation of her culinary life. Every Burger at Granny's was reviewed if the salad was washed properly and if the meat was well-cooked.

He didn't even let her eat tiramisu. "Bad form, Swan, bad form. You could get a salmonellosis from the fresh eggs and you should know better, there is also alcohol and coffee in it."

Why the hell did he know the ingredients of her favourite dessert? But to her defence, she had asked Granny to make some without alcohol, because consuming alcohol while being pregnant was really a no-go. She even hid it under the excuse of wanting to give it to Henry, but dah, she wasn't even able to satisfy her cravings.

He even made her a list of do's and don'ts:

Do's

Many vitamins daily

Sleep as much as possible (but the pirate wouldn't deny her some nightly activities..)

At least 15 minutes a day outside

Taking the pills Whale has her prescripted

Don'ts

Oh she won't even start on that list. Killian acts like a supervisor and in some way she loves it. She loves that he is so engaged in her pregnancy and she loves the feeling of being loved by him.

What she doesn't love is her constant nausea. It start's in the mornings and lasts until late in the evening. She doesn't need to vomit anymore but she is so tired of always running to the restroom, thinking she has to, but then nothing happens. It is really a wonder, that the returned David doesn't suspect anything and that is why she doesn't want to discuss everything she wants to eat and as Killian starts a discussion over pepperoni on a pizza she just snaps"No Killian, I WILL eat my pizza the same way as always. The pepperoni was baked at 200°C do you really believe any possible toxosplasmosis parasites could survive this?"

And with that she bites a huge bite in her slice of pizza. And it does taste delicious, she just can't stop, looks like the baby loves pepperoni on its pizza as well.

She could see that he was annoyed by her behaviour, but soon relaxes because he knows she is right.

"But promise me you don't put it on your sandwich anymore!" "Ok Jones, on this I can agree. By the way" She was already eating her second slice. "When are we going to tell my parents? Any plans how to survive it?" She winks at him but as all the colour vanishes from his face she puts down her slice and strides towards him, sitting down on his lap.

"You know, it's nothing we can hide for long" She smiles at him and he starts to laugh."That's right, soon I've got even more Emma to love" He starts kissing her again, this time more forceful.

"ahahah, no distraction, pirate. I thought that we could take breakfast together on Saturday. My parents, Henry , us and we and then we could tell them"

"Do you want the lad to participate to avoid your mother trying to murder me?"

"Hmm, I do think that with Henry there, any tendencies of getting you murdered would be postponed"

She has to laugh so hard because she just thinks it is adorable that he is so nervous about.

"You know Swan, in the Enchanted Forest it was good form to first officially court a lady before knocking her up."

"And living together doesn't count?" "Normally we should have to get married before"

"Is this a proposal Captain?" She stares at him in disbelief.

"No, not that I don't like to, but it should be something more special, don't you think?"

She takes his face into her hands and starts kissing him deeply. He always knows her so well and she thinks that he will make a hell of a proposal and she is absolutely sure that whenever it will be, she will be ready.

Soon Saturday arrives and they are all sitting in their booth at Granny's, food already in front of them.

"Henry, I'm still fascinated how many food you can eat in such a short period of time." Mary-Margaret says shaking her head while cradling baby Neal in her arms.

"He's growing" David jumps in, mouth still full with scrambled eggs.

"David, no speaking while eating" Killian cocks an eyebrow at Emma. She leans into him and whispers in his ear, so that only he hears it "Must be her school-teacher persona and I think a rest of hormones after the birth"

"Hey, no whispering as well! This is a family breakfast and I was so looking forward to finally see my daughter again. Really Emma you could have visited us more often."

Emma winces at the statement. Yeah her mother is right; she didn't really spent much time with her lately.

"Oh Snow, don't be so pushy. Emma had a lot of things to do after Zelena's defeat, moving into the house and most of all, taking all the extra shifts in order to give me more time with you and our son" She can always rely on her dad and is so happy to have him, always will be a daddy's girl.

"Yeah, we should really talk to Regina" It seems that Mary-Margret has already forgotten her accuse a few moments ago.

"You should get some help at the station. We should ask her if it would be ok to hire a third person."

Emma is surprised that her mother is so thoughtful and now seems to be a good chance to drop the bombshell.

"Well, I think this will be a great idea" she takes Killian's hand "Killian could join us. He was a very good substitution the day I was ill and he was a really good help at defeating Zelena" She feels that the pressure on her hand rises. Ok, he is really nervous about this.

"And we should ask her to hire Robin as well"

"The outlaw?" Her father is confused "Why should we need a third deputy, Emma. It's not that we have a huge crime scene her in Storybrooke"

"Yeah, it seems that I have to take it a little slower in the next time"

"Really" now her mother is confused. "You still look pale, do you still have your nausea? Did you already consult Whale?"

"Yeah, I did and he found the reason and says it's likely that it will last a few more weeks."

"God, Emma is it something bad? Is it infectious? Shall I leave with Neal?"

"Oh no, you can stay. I'm the only one who have to feel ill at the moment and who will go through a lot of pain in a couple of months" She sees the realization sinks in and pulls out the little picture she got from Whale at her first examination.

"We're pregnant" she just blurts it out, Killian winces at her side, staying mute the whole time.

"You're pregnant?" her mother stares at her in disbelief.

"And who's the father" David's sight changes from Emma to Killian and back.

"That" Killian speaks for the first time "would be me or if you want any more detailed information, me 30 years ago"

"You slept with him in the past" Her mother seems now really upset "You were only gone a few hours. Did he seduce you?"

"Mom! For me it was nearly 3 months and Killian was always a gentleman and by the way, he's my True Love, there's no way he would seduce me into something I didn't want to."

Her parents seem to be still in shock.

"Listen, I know this is a surprise, we didn't plan it either but now that we know, we're really happy and Henry is too"

"Yeah, I love it" This is the first time Henry speaks. He was just to amused by the conversation taking place between the adults

"And I think Robin would love to work as a deputy as well"

"And you think you know me so well, Henry"

Oh, Regina and her boyfriend just are nearing the table.

"Making any plans, Uncharmings" Regina seems to be sassy today.

"Yeah we thought that Killian and Robin could work as deputies as well" Emma suggests.

"The pirate? Really Sheriff, this is the best person you could suggest" But Regina is already smiling.

"Just don't damage anything with the hook and we're fine"

Killian snorts at this statement "You're really evil today Regina, didn't have a good night?" he retorts and Regina is throwing daggers at him.

"You start tomorrow and be on time" They leave the table.

Ok, that went smooth she thinks, but then she looks and her parents and she thinks that hell could freeze at their looks.

"Hook" Her dad starts "I think we have a lot of things to discuss" Her mother nods "Yeah, a lot of things. Please come by the loft this afternoon, alone"

Oh no!

"Do you want to give him the "talk"? This is unbelievable!" Emma is now really upset.

"Calm down lass, I will come by your highness." He turns to Emma "You remember our talk about the courtship? I think it's time that the start it to do it the right way."

He kisses her and whispers in her ear "You know, I'm alive more than 300 years, I will survive your parents inquisition and I hope you remember my promise in Neverland because after that, love, that's then the fun begins"

Oh god, how she loves this stupid pirate!

Killian leaves the house on time, but Emma is really nervous, she knows how protective her parents can be.

She strides through the empty house, back and forth and soon the door from Henry's room opens.

"Mom, you're making me nervous! You shouldn't be afraid. Killian will cope with them and afterwards everyone is happy! Just wait and see." he goes back to his room.

See, see, wait and see. He's right, she runs to their bedroom and stops in front of the huge mirror. She closes her eyes and concentrates and soon she is feeling her magic. When she opens her eyes, she sees her parents and Killian sitting at the table at her parent's loft.

"What are your intentions pirate!"Her father tries to look intimidating. "Oh common Dave, you know what my intententions are. I would go to the end of the world for Emma, I went to Neverland for her and I would even followed her trough time. She's my True Love and I've waited so long to be finally with her again. Ok, the little one was not really planned, but I'm as happy as I could be about it. And I want to ask you for permission to court Emma officially and for her hand in marriage"

Emma is speechless and his words and she must laugh a little because the whole time her mother was playing with a knife as if she would cut Killian if he says something wrong.

"So you really want to marry Emma?" she hears her mother speaking for the first time.

"Of course, what did you think? I knock her up and then take my leave? I maybe a pirate but I still believe in good form. That is why I ask you first for permission and I wanted to wait to ask Emma, because I don't want her to think that I just ask her because she is now pregnant with my child."

He fingers something in the bag of his coat and pulls it out. She gasps, it is a small ring with a green sparkling stone.

"This was my mothers ring and I saved it for the right woman. I'v never thought of giving it to Milah although I loved her very much, but it wasn't her style, but then I saw Emma and took a look into her eyes I knew exactly that she will be the one I would give the ring to. Just the right moment hasn't arrived yet."

He pushs the ring back into his coat.

"Good" she hears the voice of her father. "I know you love her like I love Snow, I've known it for a very long time now and I'm happy to welcome you in our family as a rightful member." he awkwardly hugs Killian. "But don't call me dad, that would be weird because you're what? 250 years older than me" Both men laugh.

"Yes Killian, welcome, but don't forget" Snow throws the knife right in front of the place Killian is sitting "I will skin you alive if you do something to her like breaking her heart" Killian only nodds with a shocked expression on his face.

Yeah, her mother is a real bad-ass, but so is she and she is really sure, that this is one of the things Killian loves the most about her.

She closes her eyes again and the picture vanishes from the mirror.

When the pirate returns he will get his reward and he won't know what hit him Emma is thinking with a smile.