Pacific City, Oregon.
Emma followed Regina in to house, feeling a bit nervous. They had never spent too much time together, as most of their interaction was done through texting, or with the other girls.
"Can I get you something to drink?" Regina asked as she closed the front door behind them, leading her into the living room. Emma shook her head as she moved to sit on the couch, worried about Killian and Robin.
"No thank you, I'm okay." She said as she sat down, hands on her lap. Regina sat across from her, eyes on Emma.
"I know we haven't spent much time together Em, but you are one of my closest friends. What has you so nervous?" Regina asked as she looked to Emma, hoping to get her to relax. Emma took a deep breath shrugging.
"Honestly I don't know. I mean we haven't spent much time together so I guess I'm just on edge. Its been a long few months and Now I'm just worried about Killian and Robin being there with problems. They don't need this." She said softly as she opened up to Regina.
"I know. It's rough knowing what's going on for them. Even more as Robin's ex-wife was just here." Regina said taking a deep breath. Emma looked to her wondering what was wrong, before Regina started talking about Marian, tears in her eyes as she spoke.
Emma moved from her seat to the arm of the chair, wrapping her arms around Regina as she cried. Emma wanted to be close to her and hoped Regina knew she would be there for her.
Killian and Robin rode in silence, both knowing that they could have to start from scratch. As they got to the site, David stood talking to Graham, looking to the truck as Robin and Killian moved towards them.
"How bad?" Killian asked as he looked to Graham, shaking his hand, Robin doing the same.
"Well, two houses have the walls knocked down, windows smashed, holes knocked in to them by what looks like a sledgehammer. It's bad. The only house that wasn't touched too badly was the one sold, Just windows smashed and door broken." Graham said as they walked towards the houses, Killian running his hand through his hair.
"Zelena's is the only one with easy repairs?" He asked already knowing the answer. Robin looked to him shrugging.
"I am thinking the same thing. Something isn't right." David said as they walked up the steps to one of the houses. It was bad. Worse than they thought. Killian picked up a tool that had been tossed down and threw it at the wall himself. Anger rose in him as he walked out of the house. Graham started telling Robin everything they would need to do for insurance, before David walked out and followed Killian.
"It's going to be okay. I promise we can get it all taken care of." He told him as he got close, placing his hand on Killian's shoulder.
"I was about to be out of town for the weekend. Em and I had plans to head up to Portland, have dinner and just spend time together." He said as he opened the trailer and stepped in. "Now we have to cancel, spend time here to fix this problem and I have no clue where to start." Killian said as he sat down on the couch rubbing his face. "We won't be done on time. Not even if we work over time. I knew we should have been here today." He said suddenly feeling guilty. He told the men to have the time off and now, now they had to restart on two houses, causing the other 10 they were contracted to do to he pushed back.
"Killian don't do that. We all agree to have the time off. We are in this together. It will be okay. We will get everyone here Monday and start working again. A bunch of the guys we hired have the experience we need for this. It will be okay." David said shaking his head. "You go and be with Emma. You deserve to get out for a while." He said as he sat down beside Killian.
"No, no we need to start soon. I want everyone here by 6 Monday staying until 4, hopefully if we add 2 hours to the day we can get more done. We have the funds, let's start using them." He said as he stood up and pulled his phone out, sending out an email to everyone on payroll that they want to start early and what happened. He got fasts replies from most, agreeing to be there and asked how they could help.
Robin and Graham came in to the office, Graham handing Killian the file as they started going over what they needed to handle.
"I'm not kidding it was so bad, I thought Robin was going to leave." Regina said between laughs, Emma shaking her head, laughing with her.
"I doubt he would be able to walk away from you! You were stunning!" Emma said, her laughter only coming harder as Regina threw a pillow at her face. For the last 2 hours they had talked about everything and anything. Regina started telling Emma about her first date with Robin, how she was beyond over dressed and kept saying the wrong things. Both girls had bonded faster, hating what brought them together but loving that it did.
"I will kill you, ruin your life!" Regina said laughing as the boys walked back in to the door. Robin smirked as he looked to the girls, Killian still off in the world of worry.
"Well look at this." He said as he walked in to the room. "What have you been drinking?" He asked placing a kiss to Regina's head as he took his jacket off, Killian sitting beside Emma, kissing her cheek. She placed her hand on his giving it a squeeze.
"Nothing, We were just talking about your wonderful first date." Emma said as Regina glared at her, grabbing another pillow to throw. "Now now Regina, play nice." Emma said laughing as she stood up.
"I will when you do." Regina said as she put the pillow down Standing herself. "We will do lunch next week when you have time." Regina said hugging Emma as they walked to the door. Robin walked out with them, letting Killian know things would be okay.
Emma and Killian headed down to the truck, waving to Robin and Regina as they got in and headed out of the driveway.
"So back home?" Emma asked taking his hand in to hers. She knew he was stressed out, she didn't expect them to go to Portland. He gave her hand a squeeze watching the road before glancing to her.
"I'm sorry. We will try to get away soon, I promise. I just need to be here incase anything happens." He promised kissing her hand again.
"Hey don't worry about it. I promise to be here to help you. We can go any time don't worry." She told him as they pulled into the drive way. Smiling, Killian leaned over and kissed her. He let it linger, enjoying the way she felt against him. He pulled back and got out, moving to her side to help her out.
Setting their bags down beside the door, Emma moved to the couch and sat down; resting her feet up as she took a moment to close her eyes and relax.
"Until we are able to get you a computer, You can use mine for classes." Killian said as he moved in to the room, joining her on the couch. Emma shook her head and shifted to cuddle close to him.
"No need. Regina had an extra that she didn't need so she said I can have it. I'm getting it from her next week when we have lunch." Emma said as she kissed beneath his chin.
"Well isn't that lucky. I'm glad it worked out. I won't be home much next week. We have a lot to do since the vandalism. But I promise to be home at least in time for dinner." He promised her. Emma smiled, looking up at him.
"Don't worry. You do what you need to and ill be here to help get you through it. Besides, Elsa is moving down here in a few days and Ruby and I have plans for the next few weeks, besides work and school. It will be okay. I know it." She told him with a grin. Killian smiled down at her, kissing her passionately. When he pulled back, both were smiling and breathless.
"I don't know what I did to have you but I'm so glad I do." He told her smiling with another kiss. After a while, and much more kisses, Killian headed to the kitchen to cook and Emma headed upstairs with their bags planning to unpack them.
She made sure to grab some movies on the way down, hoping she could help keep his mind off the problems at the site for a while.
Marian stood in Robins Lawyers office, tapping her foot as she waited impatiently. Robin called her and told her to get there before 5 pm, that even though it was Friday the office would remain opened for this meeting. Robin and Regina walked in, Belle having agreed to babysit for a few hours, determined to get this taken care of.
"It's about time. You are late." She said looking at them. Robin shrugged as Tink opened the door and looked to them.
"Robin, Regina, Marian come on in." She said with a smirk on her face. Robin had known her since he moved here, and Regina adored the way Tink reminded her of herself when she was younger. They all followed them into the room and Robin and Regina sat down on one side, Marian on the other.
"Marian, I want to thank you for meeting with us on such short notice. Now it has come to my attention that you want custody of your child back but I would like to make a few points of the paperwork you gave my client a while back clear." She said with the smirk still on her face, Robin smiling himself. Marian looked to them before she looked to Tink, not sure what was going on.
"You signed away full rights. It states here that you are not able to claim him as your own again. That you are no longer wanting to be apparent to the child. That you are no longer wanting to be his mother. Now on the second page, that you clearly signed, it says that you cannot file to have rights after giving them away. You did sign this paper work right Ms Wells?" She asked as she glanced to Marian, who looked like she had seen a ghost.
"That is right but I want to be back in his life." She said as she looked to then and then to Tink.
"I'm sorry but that is up to his parents now. Your file for parental rights will be thrown out by a judge. You may want to be his mom now but you walked away from him then. He needs a stable life and he has that now with Regina and Robin, his parents. This is dismissed." Tink said as she stood and shook Regina and Robins hand before offering her hand to Marian who turned and left the room. Robin excused himself and followed her out.
"Marian." He said stopping beside her in front of the elevator door.
"What do you want Robin? You won. Can I leave now?" She asked looking to him angry.
"Why? After all this time why?" He asked her wanting an answer. He had a right to know that much. Marian sighed looking at him.
"I might be pregnant Robin. I just want both my kids to grow up in the same house together." She said as the doors opened. "But don't worry. I won't bother either of you again." She said as she got into the elevator and glared at him until the doors closed.
"Pregnant?" Regina said as she came out and moved to place her hand on his arm. Robin kissed her head holding her close.
"That's what it seems like. But honestly we won't be able to know for sure. Let's go get the boys and go home." He said as he took her hand and pressed the elevator button ready to go home with his family.
Killian woke up, his entire body sore. He sat up from the ground and looked to the couch, where he had fallen asleep with Emma, which was now empty. Getting up he headed to the kitchen wondering where she was.
"How did I end up on the floor?" Killian asked. Wrapping his arms around her as he did. Emma smiled and took another drink of her coffee before she handed the mug to him.
"You rolled off about an hour ago, I tried to wake you but you just kept sleeping. So I got up and came to make some coffee, after laughing at you of course." She said smiling as she kissed his nose. He rolled his eyes but laughed himself.
"So Robin reminded me last night that the town was having their Summer Kick off Bbq today. Wanna be my date?" He asked smiling as he set the mug down, his hands moving to her hips. Emma smiled as she nodded and kissed him.
"I would love to! What time?" She asked curiously as she grabbed the mug and set it in the sink, knowing she would wash it later. Killian moved to the fridge and grabbed out water thinking.
"It starts as 3 and goes til about 10, ending with Fireworks. Everyone will be there and it will be fun." He said as he took a drink and set the bottle down. Emma thought for a moment before she grabbed her phone.
"I can't wait; I'm going to take a shower." She said before kissing him a few times. Heading up stairs she clicked the group message smiling as she did, her first out of the house date with Killian.
"Town bbq. What to wear? HELP! –Ems."
"Go simple. Don't over think it. Jeans or shorts and a nice top, sundress. Simple –Regina."
"Agreed. Simple and fun. Its all fun for the town and you want to be comfy as well. – Belle."
"I was thinking a red sundress and gold sandals, help cover the growing belly. Simple Em. – Ash."
"Alright. Shorts and a blue top? Maybe my converse? –Em."
"Sounds perfect. I may wear something other than white. Shocking I know. –Regina."
"You in anything other than White? What?! Wheres Ruby?! – Belle."
"I was wondering that too! She must be off with Whale. They got in to a fight a the diner today. It seemed bad. Sean told me not to say anthing. I just hope they are okay. –ash."
Emma jumped in to the shower quickly, stepping out and starting on her hair, wanting to have the soft curls again. As she read the messages she frowned. Ruby being silent on fashion talk? Not okay.
"Ill call her in a little bit. Maybe they are just talking? – Ems."
"I hope so. It would be bad if she doesn't come tonight. She loves these things! –Belle."
"Im sure she will be there. Lets meet up when we get there? –Ash."
"Im in. Lets say Tables? Get one for us all? Are the boys coming Reg? – Em."
"They are. Granny wants to take them after 10, watch the fireworks from the top of the inn and have ice cream. She loves those boys. –Reg."
Emma smiled as she put her phone down and slipped on her shorts and blue tank flowing top. She loved the way it looked and loved how it looked on her. As she sat down her phone rang, Ruby's name and picture showing up on her screen.
"Hey girly. You didn't seem to be in the group message. Everything okay?" Emma asked as she sat down on the bed pulling her shoes on. It may be early but she was hoping to go in to town for a little bit, needing to pick up some things for school and to meet with Mary about the office plans.
"No. Whale and I got in to a fight and it was bad. He was mad that I was so focused on getting the salon designs written down and planned that he didn't think I was committed enough. Which is funny because he is the one working a the damn shifts at the stupid hospital! I think we broke up Em. Like for real." Ruby said, choking back a sob. Emma frowned as she stood up and moved out of her room and down the stairs.
"Where are you now?" She asked as she looked for her jacket, Killian poking his head out of the kitchen frowning as he looked to her. She held up a finger, letting him know she would tell him in a moment.
"Somewhere on the beach, I think near Killian's. God I feel so stupid." Ruby said as she cried. Emma told her she would be there soon.
"Ruby and Whale broke up. She thinks. I guess they fought over her working on the salon. I'm going to find him but ill be back I promise." She said before she placed a kiss to his lips. Killian loved that she wanted to be there for her friends. He loved that about her.
"Be safe. Take your time okay? I know Ruby is important to you." He told her as she left, heading up stairs himself to get ready for the day.
Emma sat down beside Ruby once she found her. She didn't say a work as she wrapped her arms around the other girl holding her close as sobs shook her body.
"I love him so much and he left me. He made it seem like I didn't want to be with him. I don't understand! I mean yeah I have been a little more focused on the salon but he knew this has always been my dream. Why can he support me." She cried, wiping her tears off.
"Ruby I'm sure that he does support you. He is probably just stressed at the moment what all did he say?" Emma asked as she rubbed Ruby's back, hoping to figure out what all happened.
"We met for breakfast this morning, like we do on most Saturdays he doesn't have to work. I got there early and placed our normal order, before going through some magazines Belle gave me. He got there and sat down and as I went to put it away he went off on me. I was ignoring him and didn't care and said we were done. Emma I had barely flipped through a few pages and when I saw him I put it away." She said as she cried, the feeling of being alone again hurt her even more. As she cried Emma just held her, knowing that sometimes words don't help.
As she held her she hummed some songs, doing her best to help her. Ruby lifted her head after a while and wiped her face clean before she looked to Emma.
"Thanks for coming. I know tonight's your first date with Killian and you don't need me messing it up. But I'm glad you came." Ruby said as she gave Emma a small smile.
"I'll always come when you need me Rubes. It's what sisters do." Emma said as she placed a kiss to her forehead as she stood up and held her hands out to help her. Hearing someone clear their throat both girls turned and looked to Whale who stood there, looking ashamed.
"Hey Emma. May I please have a moment with Ruby?" He asked softly. Emma looked to Ruby who nodded, giving the okay to leave.
"Call me later. And still come tonight okay? We all want to see you." Emma said with a hug before she headed up the beach, looking back to Ruby one last time to make sure she was okay.
Emma walked back in to the house texting the girls that she had talked to Ruby; they would all catch up that night. As she sat down on the couch she noticed that a few of Milah's pictures were missing from the fireplace. Standing up she moved to the box sitting beside it and picked one up, their engagement announcement it seemed, and set it back up there.
"What are you doing?" Killian asked as he watched Emma put the picture back. Emma turned and gave him a small smile watching him for a moment.
"You don't have to put these away. She is a part of you; I don't want you to hide that." She told him softly. He watched her for a moment before he moved to her kissing her. When he put the pictures away, he was doing it to make Emma comfortable with them. But it seems like he didn't need too.
"I didn't think you would want to have her all over the house with us moving forward." He said as he looked to the picture before he looked back to her.
"I want to see her. She is important to you. She can be in the house. This is your house with her. You don't have to ever hid anything from me, don't hide your past from me. Okay?" She said with a smile small as she kissed him again. Killian smiled and kissed her back, lifting her up some as he deepened the kiss. God he was falling for this woman, and hard.
The town square was packed with everyone talking and dancing. The large Acre was filled with booths for games and treats; the bbq was off to the right with picnic tables around. A band was playing and a make shift dance floor was set up, with people already dancing and having a fun time. Emma smiled as she took it all in, enjoying it. Having been in New York since she was young, this was new to her. This was home.
"I think I see everyone." Killian said as she held her hand tight in his, leading her through the crowd towards the tables. Ruby was the first one t get up and greet them, pulling Emma aside for a moment.
"I already filled everyone in, And we made up. He had surgery the night before and had barely slept. I told him he needed to really make It up to me, that he can't do this again." She told Emma smiling softly. "Thank you for talking to me. I really appreciate it." She said as they headed back to the table. Emma and Killian got some food and joined everyone else, the talk constantly changing but everyone was always laughing. They moved around the square, playing games, dancing, having fun and just enjoying their night.
As the night started to come to an end, Killian wrapped his arms around her and kept her close. They sat on the beach with most of the town, the fireworks starting soon.
"Did you have fun tonight?" He asked with a smile as he kissed her shoulder. Emma nodded as she looked over her shoulder to him grinning.
"I did. It was the best date around." She said as she rested closer to him. They were surrounded by friends, had an amazing night and she felt beyond loved. Closing her eyes she rested back against him, holding his arms closer to her. Killian kissed her head again and held her closer, knowing he wouldn't let go any time soon.
"I'm glad it was. I promise my girlfriend may more." He said as the fireworks started. Emma grinned knowing that life here could only get better.
A|N: I am loving this story! It makes me sad we are half way over now. Ugh tears at the thoughts! But I have a few ideas being mapped out, so hopefully I find a great one! Time for some opinions please. I am thinking of uping the rating and having a little fun time between Killian and Emma. Would you rather a fade to black moment (and keep the rating) Or me doing my best and uping the rating? Id love to hear what you think. Next chapter will be a bit shorter, maybe depends on my muse. LOVE YOU GUYS! Can't wait to hear your thoughts
Disclaimer: Nothing is mine! Characters all belong to the writers of OUAT.