The next day, althrough out of her classes, each of Emma's professors note how much she's changed over the past several days. Emma states proudly that it's a good change.
On her way to her last class for the day, Emma was stopped by Robin, only to give her an origami swan with writing on it. She smiled while thanking Robin for playing messenger, to which he smiled back and went on his merry way.
Emma gladly and gently unfolded the swan, which had instructed her to come to the Rolly Joger as soon as lunch started.
Upon arriving to her dear friend's beloved vessel, she saw that he had two takeout bags from Granny's on the helm. Emma smiled brightly, inquiring,
"Which bag is mine, Killian?"
Killian smirked as he stated, "Use your nose and guess, love."
"Now that's not fair. It's all the same fatty greasy goodness to me," Emma playfully protested.
"Then you shouldn't have a problem with which bag you choose, Swan. Seeing as all 'greasy goodness', as you put it, is the same to you."
Killian soon gave Emma her bag when she started to pretend pout, which she took while thanking him.
Together, they sat on the side of the Rolly that overlooked both of Storybrooke's lakes, Avalon and Nostros. On Avalon, Killian points out a family of swans gliding across the lake. As soon as Emma and Killian throw their lunch trash away, they decide to go to Avalon for a closer look at the birds.
They crouch down near a fallen tree and watched in awe as the two adult swans fought off a wild animal that was lurking around their nest. Killian remarked, "Remind me not to get on your bad side, Emma Swan." This causes her to smile proudly at him.
"So, Emma, if you were given the choice to become an animal, what would it be?"
"A swan, obviously. What about you?"
"I'd most likely be a phoenix."
On the way back, Emma asked, "What's there to know about your family, Killian?"
He replies back, "A good question for another time, if you please."
Emma respectfully changes subject and they talk about their favorite sightseeings as kids. When they arrive on campus, Emma asks him, "Same time, same place this Friday?"
Killian grins before answering, "Aye, love." With that being said, he places a kiss on her cheek before bidding her a fond farewell. Emma heads back to her place, practically skipping with giddiness while grinning and blushing. Mary Margaret, upon seeing the state of her friend and roommate, questions her about this afternoon. After finishing the tale, Emma collapses on her bed, stating that it's been so long since she's felt this alive, this happy and that she hopes it lasts for as long as time will allow.