They all sit there in silent shock when she fills them in, except Belle, who was nauseatingly cheerful. She hadn't really made eye contact with anyone during the story. She didn't want to see the look of betrayal that they would have when they found out she went to Gold instead of them.
Emma's phone rings and she looks up, "Nice talk, but I…uh…should take this." She picks up the phone and answers it, "Hello, Regina."
Regina starts to yell, "What the hell were you thinking?"
Emma frowns. How did Regina know? Was there a camera in this house? She looks around nervously, "Uh, What?"
Regina laughs, "You didn't invite me to girl's night. I am a little hurt. I thought we were better friends than that."
Emma laughs in relief. She knew she would have to tell Regina soon, but she rather it not be over the phone, "I'm sorry. It was a last minute thing that Belle planned."
Regina sighs, "I guess people have not accepted that I am leaving my evil ways behind me."
Emma shakes her head, "No, Regina. That isn't true. They always comment on how much better you are. Snow wasn't invited either and from what I have heard she was never really evil, but everyone has secrets right?"
Regina laughs, "Ok, ok. I guess I feel a little better. Just next time think of me. I could use a little relaxation time."
Emma grins, "Definitely." She hesitates, "Oh, do you want to meet up with me and Henry for dinner tonight? We have a few things to talk about and we can spend time with Henry."
Regina considers, "I don't think I have anything else planned. It's a date."
Emma hangs up the phone and sighs as she looks at the people around her, "So we are still doing the whole silent shock thing?" No one answers, "Ok…that's cool. I have some errands to run. You know, with my job and all." She looks at Belle, "Would you like to go with me? It is starting to feel a little awkward in here."
Belle nods, "As long as we can stop by Gold's so I can get something to wear."
That is when Hook gets up and storms out, slamming the door behind him. Emma jumps a little and turns around, trying to hide the tears that instantly sprang to her eyes. She washes her plate just to keep her hands busy. Belle touches her arm, "It will be ok, Emma. You did what you had to do." Belle turns to the remaining people, "She did what was right. She didn't want to get anyone's hopes up and she wanted to make sure that everything was in the clear. If you blame her, then you can all go to hell because she has been through too much."
Snow walks over and outs her arms around Emma, "Sweetie, we aren't mad at you. We just don't understand why you chose to trust him."
Emma pushes her away and turns on them angrily, "You want to know why? Because I didn't want to hear you telling me that good always wins and we will always find each other and blah blah blah. I don't care! You are from the Enchanted Forest where happy endings come to you like cake as long as you are good. Well, not in my world. In this world you fight tooth and nail and you do what you have to do to survive. You become a thief and then you go to jail. They don't give you 50 chances to do the right thing! I am tired of your fairy tale bull! I wanted to deliver the news my way. And that is what I did."
Neal frowns into his coffee, "I happen to agree with you. I know my opinion isn't your favorite, but it is true. Here everything is different."
David sighs, "That isn't what we know. You can't expect us to change our ways."
Emma shrugs, "Maybe that is what Charming and Snow know, but what about Mary-Margaret and David? Maybe you should think about what your cursed selves went through. That is what my life has been for the past 28 years." She looks at Belle, "Let's go."
Belle nods and waves at everyone.
Hook didn't know why he was so pissed off that she hadn't told him any of this. Wait, yes he did. It was because he had been up nights tossing and turning at the thought of her dying and him being unable to save her. She might have been the one burdened with seeing, but he was the one that had to face the thought of losing someone he loved again. He couldn't take this. She always felt so distant from him. She only stopped by on her time. He couldn't handle this anymore.
Ruby stops by his table, "Are you ok, Hook? You seem a little…angry."
Hook grimaces at her, "Tell me something will you?" She nods, "Why is it all females are so hard to understand?"
Ruby laughs, "Because we all have been hurt before. We have walls that you have to fight through. It sucks, but you can blame that on the males."
Hook smirks, "Honest answer. I like that. I just wish she would open her bloody eyes!"
Ruby shakes her head, "Who? Emma? You were all she talked about last night. Her eyes are open and all they see is you. So maybe you should open yours too and maybe take her on a date. Girls need a little pampering."
Hook's face goes blank, "A date? What exactly does that consist of?"
Ruby rolls her eyes, "I get off around noon. Meet me then and I will help you be romantic."
Hook tries to hide the smile, "If that's what it takes."
Belle stands outside the stall Emma was currently in. She couldn't believe Emma could be pregnant. It just seems so strange. No wonder Emma's moods have been all over the place. She taps her foot, "Emma, are you almost done?"
Emma opens the stall door and stares down at the three pregnancy tests she had taken, "They are all positive. I am pregnant. Oh my, God! What the hell am I going to do?" She looks up with panic written all over her face, "I can't bring a baby into this insane world! Oh, God, oh, God, Oh, God!"
Belle hugs Emma and rubs her back, "Its ok. Shhh. Everything is going to be alright." Belle holds her at arm's length, "So, who is the father?"
Emma punches her lightly on the shoulder, "You are joking right?"
Belle shrugs, "I got you to smile, didn't I?"
Emma laughs and walks over to the sink, "I don't know how I am going to tell him. Or Snow and David. Or Henry. God, what if he doesn't want to be a father? What if he leaves me? He is already mad at me. He just stormed out…" Emma starts to hyperventilate, "I can't go through this alone. Not again. I gave up the last child because I was so afraid… What do I do?"
Belle turns Emma to look at her, "Calm down! There is no reason to panic. You love him. He loves you. Nothing will change that. He will stick by your side."
Emma shakes her head, "I thought that about Neal…"
Belle touches her cheek, "Neal is an idiot. Hook isn't."
Emma laughs and hugs Belle, "I don't know how I survived before I met you."
Hook walks into the Sheriff's station around three and knocks on Emma's door. She looks up and pales at the sight of him. He closes his eyes and brings out his hand to reveal the flowers Ruby had insisted he get, "Um, I got you these as an apology for my behavior earlier." When she says nothing he continues nervously on, "And, uh, I was also wondering if you would like to go on a date with me?" He looks down, "I feel like a bloody teenage boy. I just want to spend time with you, love."
Emma grabs the flowers and sets them down on the desk. She smiles up at him and puts her arms around his neck, "I would love that." She kisses him lightly on the lips, "How about right now? I have plenty of free time."
Hook grins down at her, "Aye, I was hoping you would say that."
She smiles and grabs her jacket. With his good hand, he takes hers and links their fingers together. Emma found it oddly romantic and couldn't help the smile that snuck its way on her lips, "So, where are we going?"
Hook smiles down at her, "To the best place that I know."
Emma laughs, "You mean to the sea. You can't keep secrets from me, Captain."
He shrugs, "I guess I can't, but doesn't mean I won't try, love."
She shakes her head and they walk in comfortable silence to a small, private beach where, to her surprise, there is medium sized picnic basket on top of a blanket. Emma laughs, "Maybe you can keep some secrets. This is beautiful."
Hook leads her over and they sit down. He starts to empty the content and smiles sheepishly, "I have to admit something. I had a little help. From Ruby."
Emma smiles at the small rose that was in the center and the champagne that he pulled out, "Remind me to kiss Ruby the next time I see her."
Hook smirks, "I would enjoy that, lass."
She laughs and smacks his arm, "You are so annoying sometimes." She laughs even harder when he pulls out small sandwiches, "Champagne and…turkey sandwiches?"
Hook shrugs, "Ruby insisted I make it myself and I am no cook, love. This is what you get. She just told me what to put on it."
Emma grins endearingly at him, "Well, I bet they are the best damn sandwiches I have ever tasted."
Hook nods seriously, "They bloody better be. I worked hard on them."
Emma touches his cheek, "You are the most amazing man I have ever met. I am so grateful to have you in my life."
Hook raises a brow and feels her forehead, "Are you feeling ok? Do you have a fever? A temperature?"
She knocks his hand away, "I am fine. I just thought you should know. See if that ever happens again."
He laughs at the mock glare she sends his way, "You know that I would be lost without you, Emma. Without you around I feel as if my heart is gone as well. I don't think I ever really felt this way before."
Emma tilts her head to the side, "Not even Milah?"
Hook looks down and sighs, "I thought I did. But something was missing when I was with her, I just didn't realize it at the time." He looks back up at her, "Who knew I would have to wait hundreds of years to meet the girl of my dreams."
Emma leans over and kisses him lightly on the lips, "I am glad you waited for me."
Hook pours her some champagne then looks up, "We won't have a repeat of last night if you drink this, will we?"
Emma rolls her eyes, "That was after several shots of tequila. One…" She trails off looking at the glass and shakes her head, "I-I can't drink this."
Hook frowns at her sudden change of mood, "What do you mean? Is something wrong with it?"
Emma looks up at him and shakes her head, "No. Empty stomach. We should eat a little first. I don't want to get sick."
Hook doubts that is the true reason, but he didn't want to argue so they watch the waves and talk idly while they eat. He had never been on a date. Not really, but this was the best one who could ever imagine. He felt so relaxed with her and for the first time in a while she seemed peaceful, except when it came to the champagne. She kept frowning at the untouched glass.
After she finishes the last of the grapes, she moves closer to him and lays her head on his shoulder, "That was the best meal I have ever had. And the most amazing date."
Hook wraps his arm around her waist, "That wasn't even the fun part, lass."
She frowns then giggles as he lightly pushes her down and kisses her. She wraps her arms around his neck and pulls him closer, unable to get enough. He moves his mouth to the side of her throat and she purrs with pleasure. He kisses up her jaw, to her cheek, the corner of her mouth and finally kisses her mouth thrusting his tongue into hers. She opens to him and sighs with bliss.
She starts to push away; there was no better moment than now to tell him, "Hook. I-I need to tell you something."
Hook sits back on his knees and helps her up, "What is it, darling?"
She closes her eyes. This was going to be harder than she thought. She opens her eyes again and looks into the beautiful blue eyes staring back at her and sighs, "I don't know how to say this. I never had to before." She laughs slightly, "I am pregnant."
Hook sputters. Did she just…no…she has to be joking. But would it really be so bad? He loved her. She loved him. It might be unexpected, but not a bad thing. Maybe this was a good thing.
He must have hesitated to long because a look of hurt crosses her face, "I guess I shouldn't be surprised."
She stands up and he jumps up behind her grabbing her wrist, "No, my love. I am just speechless. I never thought I would want this so much." He pulls her closer, "But I do want this." He touches her stomach, "And I want you. We are having a baby."
Emma breaks down with relief and fear, "But with everything we have to face. There is still someone out to get Henry."
Hook touches her cheek and pulls her to him, "We will save him and be stronger than ever. I swear this to you, love."
She closes the space between them and kisses him with all the love she could ever feel until her phone rings. She sighs and answers it, "What do you want?"
David frowns, "Well, sorry to bother you, Sherriff, But there are sheriff things you need to do. Like find Regina."
Emma steps back from Hook, "What?"
David sighs, "Regina is missing."
Emma shakes her head, "But I just talked to her this morning. Who would want to kidnap her?"
David laughs, "Who wouldn't? She may be reformed but she was still the evil queen."
Emma rolls her eyes, "I will find her. Get Gold. He will know some sort of tracking spell I am sure."
David growls, "You rely way too much on that man."
Emma snaps, "Do as I say! Who knows what harm is coming to Regina. I will use whatever resource I have and unfortunately for everyone in this town, it seems that he is the best one we got!"
She hangs up the phone angrily and pushes past Hook and runs right into Tamara. Tamara gasps, "I am so sorry. I wasn't looking where I was going."
Emma shakes her head, "No it was my fault. How have you been settling in?"
Tamara smiles, "Great. This town is beautiful once you get past the initial shock."
Emma narrows her eyes. Something was off about her, "I know the feeling. I have to get going. Someone is missing. Perhaps you have seen her? Regina, short dark hair. Mayor or evil queen."
Something in Tamara's eyes tell Emma she is lying as she says, "Nope. Haven't seen her lately."
Emma nods, "Ok. I gotta go."
Hook walks over to Emma, "Regina is missing?"
Emma turns to him, "Yeah, and I am pretty sure I have a lead. Clean up this mess. I will see you later." She kisses him quickly and walks away before he can protest. Blasted woman.
Neal was contemplating leaving his room when there was a knock on his door. He is surprised to find Emma on the other side, "Hello, Neal. I am here on official police business. Regina is missing."
Neal looks at her with surprise, "What? I haven't seen her since yesterday."
Emma smiles, "But your fiancée has and she just lied to me about it." She pushes past him and rummages through the room. She opens the closet and kneels down. Sand, "Did you two go to the beach lately?"
Neal shakes his head, "No, but I am sure she has been there."
Emma grins, "Oh I know she had. My question is: why does she go there so often."
Neal frowns, "You think that Tamara had something to do with this? She barely knows Regina."
Emma stands up, "There is only one way to find out."
Snow and David walk back to their house after visiting Mr. Gold. He had given them something that would help them locate Regina. Snow sits down and David sighs, "Are you sure you want to do this?"
Snow nods, "Yes. She could be suffering and I don't want that. Let's find her."
David nods and she sits back. David drops the eye drops in her eye and they wait. There is a knock on the door. David runs over and growls when he sees Hook, "Why are you always here?"
Before Hook can answer, Snow screams in pain. They both run over as she bends forward and then back as if someone is electrocuting her. She starts to breathe heavily, "That was the worst pain I have ever felt."
David kneels in front of her, touching her face, "Did you see anything?"
Snow shakes her head, "No. I was in too much pain. I remember smelling something. Like sardines."
Hook raises a brow, "Sardines?"
David gets out his phone, "Emma?"
Emma questions, "Did you find her? Is she alright?"
David shakes his head, "No. All Gold gave us was some eye drops so Snow could see and feel what Regina was, but she just smelled sardines."
Emma perks up at that, "Sardines? I know where she is at. Meet me at the Cannery."
David grabs his jacket, "Don't go in alone."
Emma shakes her head, "I am not alone. I am with Neal."
Emma and Neal quietly walk through the doors and look around. Neal shakes his head, "Tamara has nothing to do with this."
Emma ignores him and continues forward when she hears a noise. She motions for Neal to get behind her and holds up her gun. She turns the corner only to see David, Snow and Hook. They all sigh and put their guns down. Emma grimaces, "Thanks for scaring me. You need to be a little quieter."
David shrugs, "Sorry. We heard a noise so maybe you should be a little quieter."
Emma laughs, "Why don't you three go that way and Neal and I will go this way."
Hook growls, "Why is Neal even here?"
Emma raises a brow, "Because his fiancée is somehow involved in this."
Neal rolls his eyes, "No she isn't. I told you, you are crazy."
Emma rolls her eyes right back at him, "And I told you, she is crazy."
He throws his hands up, "Fine! Whatever! Can we just get on with this?"
Emma smiles, "Lead the way."
Hook frowns at the two of them and then looks at Emma with concern, "Be careful. There is a lot more at stake here…"
She nods, "I know, I know. Don't worry."
They split up and Emma follows Neal down a hallway when they come face to face with Tamara who is holding a gun. Neal sputters, "Tamara? Wh-what is going on?"
She just smirks, "Sorry, Neal. You were just a means to an end."
Emma holds up her gun, "Drop the weapon!"
Tamara shakes her head and points it at Neal when he runs forward and shoots him. Emma gasps and shoots at her. Tamara kicks out and Emma's gun goes flying. They wrestle around before Tamara's gun also falls to the ground. She pushes Emma off her and throws something. A portal starts to open up and Emma grabs a hold of a pipe. She reaches down and grabs Neal's hand, "Don't let go."
Neal looks up at her, "I am so sorry, Emma."
She shakes her head, "No, if you let go you will die. You need a hospital."
David and Hook run in and freeze at the scene before them. Neal closes his eyes, "Emma, this is the only way."
Tears start to fall down her face, "Neal, no. I need you. Henry needs you. Please, don't let go. You won't survive."
Hook starts to walk over but is too late. He watches as Neal falls through the portal and Emma screams his name while sobbing.
Hook kneels by her and takes her into his arms, "I am so sorry."
Emma tries to breath, "He was shot. Tamara shot him. He is dead. Oh my, God. The father of my son is dead. How will I tell Henry? How will I tell Gold? Oh, God."
David walks over and lifts her to her feet, "Come on. We will figure it out."
Hook watches as Emma comforts a crying Henry. He listens as Gold sobs his son's name, "Bae, my boy." Over and over again. He felt this horrible tug of emotions. He had known Baelfire for a time and had come to care for him. He sees Henry get up and hug Gold. Gold freezes at first, surprised, then hugs him back.
Emma touches Gold on the shoulder, "I am so sorry, Mr. Gold. I tried to help him. I tried."
Gold reaches out and pulls her into the hug and Emma's eyes widen in shock. She starts to cry on his shoulder. Hook couldn't remember ever having any sympathy for the man until then. Not enough to make his trust him or even like him, but enough to see that he no longer needed the revenge he sought after for so long. Of course, Emma had a little to do with that, as well.
Emma looks up at him and breaks apart from Gold, "Hook, I…"
He shakes his head, "No Emma. It's fine. He is the father of your son. There was a time that I loved him too."
Emma falls into his arms, "I just can't believe he is really gone. It feels so hard to breathe."
Hook caresses her hair and holds her close letting a few tears of his own fall. Regina steps forward, sadly, "I hate to interrupt this, but Greg and Tamara have the trigger and if they use it…Everyone who was born in a different world than this will die."
Emma's eyes widen and she looks at Regina, "Do you mean that Henry…"
Regina nods, "He will be all alone."
David steps forward, "How the hell did they get it?"
Regina sighs, "I had it on me when they took me. I was going to find a place to hide it, but…"
Emma puts her hands over her face, "God, all this stress is going to kill me yet." She looks up, "We have to find it. Where would they go?"
Gold dries his eyes, "I think I know."
A/N: All hell is breaking loose in Storybrooke. And only Hook knows about Emma being pregnant. When will she tell the rest? And how will this effect her when she tries to save everyone? Things are going to be rocky from here on out. Soon the trip to Neverland will begin and everyone will have something to lose.
I hope you enjoy. Reviews are greatly appreciated :)
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