"Morning." Emma said as she hanged her coat at the Sherriff's station. "Sorry I'm late."
It was almost noon, and although she had slept late, it wasn't entirely her fault she was that late. When she woke up almost two hours earlier she had raced to get ready for work, but when she walked downstairs and was about to leave, her mother had forced her to sit for breakfast.
"Don't worry about it, it's not like we have much going on in here today." David said walking into her office as she sat behind her desk. "Can I talk to you for a minute?" He asked sitting in front of her, but before she could say anything he added. "I'm sorry for being so… unpleasant last night."
"You realize that you already have a grandson, right?" Emma asked rising her eyebrow.
"I know, I love Henry but I've always known him like your son, however ever since you broke the curse I have a tendency to thing about you like… my little girl instead of the grown woman you are." He explained as good as he could, the last thing he wanted was to upset her more or make her uncomfortable.
Emma, on the other side, was still trying to find the appropriate word. She understood everything he had said and she already knew how he used to think about her, anyone with a set of eyes could see it, but that didn't prepare her for every time they took the opportunity to say it out loud.
"Don't worry about it, but next time try to remember how old I really am." Emma said letting out a small and nervous laugh. "And congratulations." She added before he got the chance to apologize again, because even with the little time they had spent together over the last year, she knew he wouldn't stop until he was completely sure he had been forgiving.
"Thanks, Emma, I'm really happy for you too." He said with a little smile as he stood up. "Snow and I are going for lunch. Want to join us?" He asked hopefully, only to be turned down by her saying she just had breakfast.
Trying not to over think anything, he said his goodbyes and promised to be back as soon as they finished eating. I hope not, she thought taking out her cell phone and dialing.
"I need to talk to you now; can you come to the sheriff's station? David's out." She explained after a short hello from him. "It's nothing to serious. " She added trying not to worry him. They never met at her office because of David, even when he was out or had the day off; it was just a little too risky for their taste, but giving the circumstances they didn't have too much to hide anymore.
"Okay, I'm on my way, just give me five minutes." He replied trying to be calm.
"With or without him? With or without him?" Emma asked herself a she paced in her office. She knew she had to talk to Neal about it, but she didn't want any scene with David and him, maybe, he wouldn't dare to do anything harmful because of her, but maybe he couldn't help himself; it wouldn't be the first time.
"Is everything okay?" He said from his place at the doorframe.
"I think so." Emma answered walking towards him and resting her head on his shoulder as he wrapped his arms around her.
"Are you sure everything is fine?" He asked looking at her confused, she wasn't the kind of person that would simple call at the middle of the day because she wanted a hug.
"I found the perfect moment." She said looking up to him. "Last night they told me they are expecting a baby so I told them too, the thing is David was a little shock… long story short I only told Snow that you are the father." Emma explained pulling her head on his shoulder again.
"Do you want me to tell him?" He asked knowing that her reluctance wasn't because of him, at least not entirely.
"Maybe together." Emma offered and taking a step back she asked for what both of them were really looking forward, even if it frightened them a little. "When should we tell Henry? I was thinking that if we talked to David soon, we could do it tomorrow afternoon when he comes from Regina's."
"That sounds perfect." Neal replied pulling Emma against his body as he reached down for a kiss, which was quickly corresponded. "Do you want to go for lunch with me?"
"I just had breakfast." Emma said with a little smile. "I'm telling you, this kid is trying to make me sleep all day long."
"Don't you dare to blame my baby." Neal teased putting his hands on her yet flat abdomen.
"So it is yours." David called from the hall before Emma had the chance to answer to Neal. Looking sharply at Neal, he walked closer to her office while she pulled back from his embrace with a stern face. "I warned you, didn't I?" He said as he got closer to the door, but just as he put his foot through the doorway, the door slammed close, leaving David away from them. "Seriously, Emma?" He asked shocked at his equally surprise daughter, who still stood beside Neal.
"Sorry." Emma murmured awkwardly as she opened the door again, but now with her hands.
This time, David walked though the doorway without any problem and stood in front of Neal, still waiting for any kind of answer from his behalf. He could feel her daughters eyes' on him, but he didn't want to look away from Neal.
"And I promised you never to hurt her again." Neal replied with a small smirk.
"David, remember what we talked about." Emma said, causing her father to finally look at her again.
"I know, I just wanted to make sure everything was clear." He responded looking back to Neal for a couple of seconds. "If you ever…" He began to say, remarking each word with a motion on his hand.
"Okay, aren't you supposed to be with Mary Margaret?" Emma asked pulling back David by his arm.
"Right, right..." He said as he tried to remember what have made him come back into the office. "I was supposed to bring the food but I forgot my wallet." He explained walking away to his desk and retrieving it from the first drawer.
"We'll talk later." Emma said.
"Fine, I'll be back real soon." David said after a couple of seconds of reflection. "And don't think I'm done with you." He murmured as he passed next to Neal, leaving the pair alone one more time.
"Well, that wasn't that bad." Emma said with a smile.
"For you, I'm pretty sure that the next time I run into him without you, I'll need to call someone to help me stand up." Neal taunted taking Emma into his arms one more time.
Sorry for the long wait, but college got a little complicated :( Anyway let me know if you like this chapter, and I promise to change this for the beta one as soon as I receive it.