The boy popped up on deck fifteen minutes later. Killian, in no hurry to get up, waved the boy over. He dropped his backpack and fell onto the seat next to the pirate.
"You ready?" Henry asked.
"As I can be." He replied. "Boy, I've got a bone to pick with you. Ever since you showed me this device's capabilities, I haven't put it down."
The boy chuckled and reached for the phone. "I'm about to blow your mind." He performed a few functions on the phone, entered some information, and handed it back to Killian. A red screen with white lettering on the display. "This is called Netflix. It's got thousands of movies and shows and things. Watch it only at night though, or we'll never see you again."
"Alright." He said, not really sure how that was supposed to blow his mind.
"Well, don't you two look cozy?" They heard from a few yards away.
Emma was reclined against the wheel of the ship, ankles crossed, the epitome of comfortability. She'd lost the all-black ensemble and resembled her old self. She now wore skinny jeans, knee high lace up boots, and a black sweater. Her hair, while still icy white, was loose, free from it's now customary bun.
"Mom." Henry smiled and went over to hug her. After a long embrace, she moved across the deck to Killian, who rose to meet her.
"Swan."
"Killian." She leaned in to kiss his cheek gently.
His eyes widened slightly. This was not what he'd been expecting. She seemed very calm, almost like the old Emma.
"So, Mom. We have an idea, and I'm not sure how well you're going to like it." Henry began.
She held up a hand. "I know. And I'm willing to consider it on a trial basis. Just tell me your terms."
Henry blinked, surprise clear on his face. "Okay. Well, Hook and I don't want to lose you. But we also can't be with you if you keep on the way you have been. I understand that the Dark One power is hard to ignore, but you have to work against it. Break the chain, Mom."
Killian jumped in. "Love, we don't want you to stop being the Dark One. We know that this is how you are and we accept you. But we will not live in fear."
"So, what exactly do you want me to do?" She asked.
"Be my mom." Henry said. "You can be the Dark One and a normal human being at the same time. Mr. Gold managed it. Not well, but he managed it. Stop avoiding people. Stop damaging the town. Be with us, really. If I decide I want a grilled cheese after school, I want to be able to go to Granny's with my mom."
"And it would be nice to be able to continue the semblance of a relationship we once had." Killian said gently. He could see the vein on her left temple throbbing, but she remained calm.
"Okay." She said. "I'll try."
A/N: So, I'm really sorry for the short chapter, but I figure short is better than none at all. I'm really feeling the effects of sleep deprivation and have been violently ill for the past few hours, so I am not able to write any more. I'm sorry, guys. I promise I'll put up more tonight! XOXO