Killian follows Emma down the hallway and into the Nolan's spacious living area, which is decorated for Christmas. Two stockings hang on the mantel above a crackling fire and red, green, and silver tinsel is strewn everywhere- couches, floor, window, and the rocking chair. In the far corner of the room sat a large Christmas tree covered in brightly colored lights and homemade ornaments. Many had been made by Emma and himself as children, sitting at the kitchen table with markers and glitter glue spread out in front of them. Killian smiled at the memory. Most of his favorite childhood memories took place here.
Several people were already in the living room. Killian noted Ruby, one of Emma's friends; Regina, Mr. Nolan's boss of twenty years; and her newest (as well as longest lasting) boyfriend Robin. Henry, Emma's little brother, and his two friends Grace and Flynn sat on the floor with a pile of Legos.
The only one who took notice of the new arrivals were the children, who all smiled and waved. Killian waved back, before continuing on with Emma to the kitchen, where Mrs. Nolan was, stirring whatever was on the stove.
"Hey, mom."
Mrs. Nolan (a.k.a. Mary-Margaret) turns around to face her daughter, a wide grin on her face. "Hello, sweetheart." She sets the stirring spoon on the counter, turns down the stovetop, and engulfs Emma in a hug.
To Killian's relief, she doesn't pay any attention to Killian during the hug. After maybe a minute, Mary-Margaret finally pulls away. That's when she rounds on Killian.
"So, you're dating my daughter now." It's not a question, but Killian answers anyway.
"Yes, ma'am."
His response makes her laugh. "Based on that tone of voice, I'm guessing David has already tried to scare you."
Killian nods.
Mary-Margaret pulls Killian into a hug, releasing him just moments later. "I've known you since you were seven years old. I have no problem with you dating my daughter. Now, David might, but you shouldn't worry too much about him."
She turns to her daughter. "I still wish you would have told me when this happened."
Emma sighs. "Why would you need to know that? You're my mother, not my best friend."
"Well love, you are currently in a relationship with you best friend, so I think your mother's first on the list now."
Mary-Margaret's laugh makes Killian smile.
"He does have a point," she tells Emma, before turning back to the stove. "Off you both go, I've got Christmas cooking to finish up."
I'M SORRY I MADE HENRY EMMA'S SISTER I HAD TO DO IT FOR THE STORYLINE
Also- yes the Flynn that is Henry's friend is supposed to be Flynn Rider from Tangled.