Author's note
I'm not sure if I got the american way of gaining a driver's licence right so don't be so harsh with me , my information was only gained from movies, in Germany it's slightly different:)
Currently Germany is playing against Brazil in the semi-final of the soccer world-cup. Wish us luck ;)
25 weeks pregnant
"Swan, love, wake up" she is softly shaken at her shoulders.
"Let me sleep Killian, Liam had a party last night on my bladder, honestly I think the toilet knows me better than our bed"
She sighs "So whatever you're wanting me to do, come back in an hour or so."
Now he is kissing her neck. This bastard, he knows that she can't resist this treatment.
She opens one eye first and is met by his expectant look.
That's then she remembers. Shit, she had promised to drive him to the sheriff's department because it's raining outside since a few days.
"Ok, pirate, I promised to drive you, but honestly a few drops of rain won't do you any harm."
"Really?" He gestures to the window.
Ok, this is more than just a little rain, he's right, it's raining cats and dogs and no umbrella would be resistant enough to get Killian to the station in dry state.
She slowly sits up and yawns, damn, she's really tired.
"Got your point Captain" She smiles and stands up.
"Thank god the woman has pity on me" he slaps her playfully on the back.
"Behave, or I will rethink my decision"
She hears his laugh as she enters the bathroom. She brushes her teeth and takes a quick shower.
She enters the bedroom again, only covered by a large towel and is greeted with the hungry look from her partner in crime.
"Forget it, if you want to be on time, you have to leave me alone so I can get dressed"
"Did I already tell you that you look beautiful today?"
She drops the towel and enjoys the way he swallows hard.
She doesn't even reach the wardrobe as he already picks her up and throws her on their bed.
"Temptress! You did this on purpose!" "Perhaps" she shrugs her shoulder innocently and then grabs the lapels of his shirt to pull him in a passionate kiss.
No need to mention that they arrived 20 minutes late and that they earn a knowing smirk by Robin who is managing the station at this time.
When Emma drives back home, she is lost in thoughts and as she droves by a second-hand car dealer it hits her.
The bug isn't a really good family van it doesn't even have doors for the backseats. She maybe only have the fake memories but handling a Maxi-Cosi on the backseat by crawling through flapping the front-seat forward isn't really what she has in mind, when they will be on tour with Liam.
So she parks her bug and strides over the place full of cars. Soon the salesperson approaches her, why should it be any different in Storybrooke than in any other town.
"Ah Emma, may I help you?" Oh no, are there dwarves everywhere?!
"Dopey! Never took you as a salesperson" What was his description back when in the movie? He is clumsy and mute,
yep totally the characteristics of a salesperson.
"Why does everyone says that? But apparently the curse has its positive effects. So Emma, how can I help you? Does the bug finally reach its end?"
"No" nobody touches her bug and he will live forever- of course.
"I just thought that it is time to get something additionally something more applicable for a family, especially with the little one on the way."
She looks around and a SUV catches her eye. "Ah, you have a good taste. SUV's are the latest fashion, still look a little bit like a Pick-Up but their gas consumption is much lower. This is a 3 year old Volkswagen Tiguan. Everything is alright. It even got snow tires as an addition to the summer ones."
He opens the car for her and she enters it. It really looks nice and really modern.
"I think it suits your pirate" Dopey says "Pardon?" she looks at him confused. "Well first of all it is black" He smirks at her "and the second point it that it has a automatic gearbox. That should do it for him, driving with only one hand and his hook, or whatever he prefers."
She didn't even thought about what she will do, if she will go into labour. Who will be able to drive her to the hospital?
She doesn't want to call an ambulance if it is no emergency and the thought of delivering Liam in cab doesn't sound great either- does Storybrooke even have cabs?
She could call her parents, but honestly, Killian will be nervous enough she doesn't need any excited parents there.
Dopey is right Killian has to learn how to drive and this SUV firmly screams property of the Pirate.
They agreed on a price and Dopey promises that the car is ready in two days.
She is really satisfied with herself when she arrives home and as Killian comes back home that evening he is surprised by a beaming Emma.
"What's the matter, love? Did we win the lottery?"
Ups, she didn't even think about debating the purchase with him. Her expression changes to a guilty one.
He raises one eyebrow at her.
"Well I may or may not have bought a new car today."
She shyly looks up at him.
"What's wrong with yours? I mean I still don't like these death traps of your modern world, but it worked nicely this evening, so why did you want a new car?"
"Well first of all, it will be additionally to the bug and I thought that we are in need of something bigger than my bug."
"Swan, why do we need two cars?"
"Well who do you think will drive me into the hospital when I go into labour?"
He gulps "You are aware, that I can't captain these metal vessels of yours?"
"That's why you got me" She kisses him. "I will teach you and I think you will like it, promised!"
2 days later they arrived at the car-dealer and are greeted by a smiling Dopey.
"Just in time you two. The car is over there" he motions to a parking lot at the back of his place.
"Swan, this is great. It's black" "Told you, you'll like it"
Killian rounds the SUV obviously surprised.
"And how do I captain it? I remember that you have to pull at a stick from time to time. How shall I do this with only one hand?" he looks at her defeated.
"I've never seen you surrender to anything because of this and as this car is an automatic no need to pull at any stick or to correct you the gear selector. Jump in, we will start the lesson and as soon as you're good enough we will get you a driver's licence."
He opens the door and sits down behind the wheel.
"So, do I need any magic to start this bloody vehicle?"
"No, just this" she holds up a key with a skull and crossbones keychain.
"For you my pirate" She kisses him. "So, when you look down, there you can see two pedals. The right one is the gas with which you speed up the car and the left one is the brake with which you can slow down or stop it."
"Got it, lass."
"Then we have this" she motions to the hand brake. "It's the hand brake. You need to fix it every time you stop the car and leave it. Before you can start and drive the car, you need to release it, savvy?"
"Savvy!"
"Ok, so, push the brake and releases the hand brake, then turn the key"
The SUV makes a humming sound and music is heard from the radio.
"Bloody hell" She turns the radio on mute.
"Before we will start you have to ensure, that nothing crosses our way, then you can release the brake."
The car starts to move slowly forward.
"Swan" he sounds a little panicked.
"Easy, Captain, if you want to drive faster you have to push the gas pedal, but please not so hard."
They drove for a while on the parking place of Dopey's shop and she has to admit that Killian is a really fast learner, ok the first time he uses the brake it is a little harsh but still he is a right, he is a hell of a captain even at cars.
He manages the car like a pro in less than half an hour.
"Ok, I think you got it" She smiles at his proud face.
"Shall we drive home?" He is surprised that she really wants him to drive back home.
"Are you sure?"
"Yes, of course, learning by doing is the motto"
15 minutes later they arrive at home, Henry and Lady already waiting on the porch.
"Wow, Mom, this is a really nice car! I like it! And Killian can drive? This is awesome!"
Three days later Emma is interrupted at her paperwork at the station by a loud honking.
She exits the station and is surprised to find Killian beside their car smiling from one ear to another.
He waves with a small card.
"Got it Swan, was really easy, don't understand what's all the fuzz is about"
"Idiot" but she is already embracing him and pulling him into a kiss.
"What do you think about dedicating the car this evening?"
He has this sheepish look in her eyes and she is sure that he doesn't mean just driving with it.
"Sure Pirate, Henry is at Regina's tonight, pick me up at six and then we will find us a good spot" She winks at him and turns around to enter the station again, watching Killian drive away.
He is really an extraordinary exemplar of his species, Liam kicks in her belly.
"Yes little one, you will definitely be one too." She smiles and caresses her swollen belly.