The Tree

For a week, Emma pushed the thought of the charm out of her mind. She didn't want to think about it but failed more than anything. It was something, okay everything, she thought about. She tried thinking of other things, her family, Killian, Henry, work, things around town, but she always went back to the stupid charm she had been given.

Henry tried to keep her mind off it, knowing she would make it hard to get another one, and for a while it even worked. It gave Killian the chance to sneak in to the apartment and place the second box on Emma's bed, hoping she would like the charm.

Emma had spent the day at the park with Henry, and later joined by Killian. He was still spending time with Henry and as time moved on, Emma found that Henry was happier and even sleeping better at night. It made things easier on her. Plus she found herself loving the time she got to spend with Killian too.

Her thoughts were shaken out of her head when she heard the Pirate talking to her son on the swing. Their voices were hushed and she knew they were up to something. But at the same time, she knew it was just nice to see her son smiling again.

"He looks happy." Snow said coming up to her daughter's side. Emma smiled looking to her mom and dad as they walked up, though her dad moved over to where the boys were, and nodded.

"I agree. It's so nice to see Henry smiling and happy. Finding his dad and then losing him was really hard and Killian's been an amazing help in all that." Emma said crossing her arms over her chest, more to keep warm than anything else. The sun was starting to set and the sky was darkening. But she knew for her family, the day was far from over.

"I wasn't speaking of Henry, but he does look happy too." Snow said grinning looking over at her daughter. "Killian has been around a lot more lately. And he always seems to be smiling when he leaves." She said as she moved to sit down on the bench, Emma turning and following her. She knew what her mom was getting at; Emma had yet to tell her about the kiss in Neverland. Though she figured her mom would figure it out soon enough.

"He and Henry and both always happy, it's a nice change from before the whole Greg and Tamara thing." Emma commented as she sat down looking over to her dad and son and Killian. Her mind kept going to the kiss and she wondered if he thought about it too.

"So tell me something. What happened between you and Killian? He seems happier since Neverland and I doubt it is all about finding Henry." Snow said, the question Emma knew was coming. Her eyes never left her son or Killian and she hoped Killian wouldn't look up in that moment. But he did. And her heart started racing and she couldn't help the smile that came on to her face, the smile he mirrored.

"Nothing happened of course. We talked and got closer. Everything is just the same as before." Emma said breaking the eye contact with Killian needing to get her self under control. She looked over to her mom who was sitting there, grinning. Snow wasn't buying it but she wasn't pressing it either.

Emma was glad the conversation dropped and changed in to something else. She hoped that it would all be forgotten and her mom wouldn't bring it up again.

The boys made their way over to the bench and Emma opened her arms, gladly accepting the hug from her son. Henry smiled as he hugged his mom telling her he loved her as he did. Emma kissed his head hust holding her close to him.

"Let's go home and have some hot cocoa and cinnamon." Charming said smiling as he sat down beside his wife. It took some time but Charming had finally warmed up to Killian, though he always told the Pirate he wasn't scared to punch him if he stepped out of line again.

"I'm in. Let's go." Henry said as he grabbed his grandparents' hands and raced off, leaving Emma and Killian at the park alone, something Emma wondered if the boys had planned.

"Can we speak a moment lass?" Killian asked, making Emma miss when he called her love. He hadn't called her it since Neverland and it was driving her insane.

"Sure Killian. What's on your mind?" She asked him, looking up from her spot on the bench. Killian sat down beside Emma, giving her a smile.

"I was hoping we could talk about Neverland for a moment." Emma was taken back. Where was this coming from? She hoped it was a good thing because she really didn't want to talk about Neverland other than the kiss they had shared. Giving her a smile Killian continued.

"I haven't been able to stop thinking about the kiss we had shared there. And I know you haven't either. It was one of the best kisses in years. And Im hoping you will agree with me there." He said smiling as he watched her smile. His hand reached out and brushed hair off her face before he moved some what closer to her.

"It was one of the best kisses Ive had in forever." She said softly looking over his face as he moved closer to her. Her hand moved to his arm smiling.

"Go on a date with me? Henry said that is what you do when you like some one and want to take them out." He said, finding himself nervous. He had asked Henry for his help once again and this time it wasn't about the charm. Even Charming helped and Killian was glad.

"It took you long enough to ask Captain." She teased him before smiling. "Id love to go on a date with you." Killian smiled and leaned forward pressing his lips to hers. Emma grinned and kkissed him back, loving his reaction to the answer she had given him.

"We can work out details later. But for now, Henry is waiting on us. Lets get a move on it Killian." She said smiling as she stood up and pulled him up with her, lacing her fingers through his smiling. Killian couldn't help but smile as he looked down at his hand as they walked.

Once Killian and her parents left, Emma and Henry enjoyed a quiet night watching movies and relaxing. Emma noticed how quiet he was and wondered what he was thinking about.

"You wanna talk kid?" She asked him softly looking over to him, watching as he looked to her.

"I'm okay. I'm just tired and hoping you and Killian will have fun on your date." Henry said, taking Emma by shock. Emma knew Henry liked Killian but for Henry to be worried was something that worried Emma.

"Of course we will have fun kid. Killian and I are good friends now. Nothing is going to stop us from having fun." She told him smiling. Henry sighed shaking his head.

"I like Killian mom. I want you two to maybe be together some day. I miss Neal but Killian has been like a dad to me. I just want you guys to have fun." Henry said looking to Emma before he moved closer to his mom wrapping his arms around her. Emma felt tears in her eyes as she listened to her son. He thought of Killian as a dad? Why did her heart swell even more? Kissing Henrys head she smiled softly.

"I promise, that won't change okay? Killian will always be here for you. And I promise you we will have fun. I like Killian too." She told her son smiling. Henry smiled and headed to bed calling an I love you as he went up stairs. Emma cleaned up the living room and smiled as she stopped; looking to the window that over looked the bay. Killian's ship seemed so out of place but it was something she was glad to be seeing. Smiling she headed up to her room ready to get ready for bed herself.

Seeing the small black box with the red ribbon around it, she smiled. She knew there was a new charm inside and couldn't wait to see it. But opening the box she grinned seeing the tree. She didn't know what it meant but she hoped that she would figure it out shortly

She set it beside the bracelet and the bean charm before she headed to take a shower, a certain pirate on her mind.

A|n: Hopefully you get the meaning behind the tree. If not, It will all be explained at the end. The Next Chapter will be up tomorrow given its almost done now! Hope you enjoyed this chapter. Let me know what you think!