prompt: David finally accepting Graham
prompted by: KBC04070911
David, Snow, and Henry practically run into the room, anxious to meet Noelle – one of the nurses must've gotten them, because Graham has only just barely thought about going for them, and Graham steps away from Emma only for a moment so that the rest of the family can get close.
"Oh, she is beautiful," Snow sighs, sitting on the edge of Emma's bed and leaning in, "Hello Noelle. Hello. I'm your Grandma. Aren't you just the most precious girl?"
"Graham," David catches his attention while Henry and Snow monopolize Emma and Noelle, "Can we talk for a moment?"
"Of course," Graham nods; David is both Emma's father and his King, he would be unwise to decline. Besides, he tries not to give the other man more reason to hate him.
They step out into the hallway and Graham waits for the other man to speak.
"I'm sorry," David says after a moment.
"You're sorry?" Graham is confused.
"I- Emma is always going to be my baby girl. And I got too caught up in that to see- You make her happy. That's what's important, is that she's happy. So. I'm sorry that I haven't been the most accepting of you."
"I understand, David," Graham nods, holding his hand out to shake, "Apology accepted. And… Thank you."
David shakes his offered hand and then grins evilly.
"You'll understand even better once Noelle is a teenager."