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Emma sat there at the table awkwardly, just staring at her parents. Several silent seconds passed between them after Neal announced that they were to be having a second child. Snow was the first to break the silence, by clearing her throat. She shifted uncomfortably in her seat before speaking.
"Emma, can I talk to you for a second, privately?" Snow asked, setting her fork down. Emma nodded her head. She didn't know what Snow had to say about all of this, and she was anxious now. Emma stood up from her seat, and followed Snow to the back of the apartment, so they were out of earshot from Neal, Charming, and Henry.
"Emma," Snow began. Right away Emma could tell that Snow wasn't happy about something. "You and Neal. After eleven years, do you really think that you're ready for a second child?" Snow asked, with worry in her voice. Emma took a deep breath before speaking.
"Yes. Neal and I are ready. We've wanted a second child for a while now, and we know that we can do it, take care of her." Emma immediately regretted saying "her" to Snow. She wanted to keep the gender of their baby a secret a little while longer. Emma watched as her mom's expression lightened, not as concerned as before.
"The baby's a girl?" Snow asked, hopeful. Tears started to form from behind her eyes.
"Yes mom, a girl." Emma said with a smile. Snow reached for her daughter and hugged her tight, not wanting to let go.
When Snow finally released Emma from the embrace, there were tears in her eyes. She was so happy for her daughter, who was getting a second chance at being a mother. Snow never watched Emma grow up, and that was her biggest regret in life. But she couldn't do anything about it. Now Emma has another shot at raising another kid, something she never had the chance to do with Henry, and Snow realized how much she wanted to be by her daughter's side throughout this whole new phase in her life.
Snow wiped away a tear, a smile forming on the corners of her mouth. Emma stood there, watching her mother cry, which was rare. The only other times that Emma saw her mother crying was when she wasn't even her mother, but as Mary Margaret during the curse, and again when the curse was broken and they were reunited. Emma sighed.
"Hey, it's alright," Emma said as she placed a hand on Snow's shoulder. She could feel her relax a little on contact. Snow smiled.
"I know, and I'm just so happy for you and Neal." Snow said, looking at Emma. She meant it from the bottom of her heart too. Snow always wanted what was best for her daughter, no matter the consequences. Henry was going to have a younger sister, and everything was going to be alright. Then a question came back to Snow, that she meant to ask Emma before.
"Wait. Does Neal know the baby is a girl?" Snow asked, concerned. Emma bit her bottom lip, and shifted her gaze to the ground. Oh no, Snow thought to herself.
"Well, not technically…" Emma began. She met Snow's eyes, which were wide with surprise.
"And when were you planning on telling him?" Snow asked, her voice now a harsh whisper. Emma shifted her weight to the other foot.
"I was going to tell him soon, okay?" Emma reassured Snow. Which was true. She was going to announce to the rest of family that the baby was a girl before Snow decided to talk to Emma alone. Snow sighed in relief.
"Good." Snow said, relaxing a little. Emma smiled sheepishly.
"I think we can head back to the table now, what do you say?" Emma asked. Snow nodded her head.
"Right. Let's go back. We don't want the men to worry too much," Snow said as she chuckled to herself. Emma couldn't help but laugh a little with her, as they headed back to the table.