Hi all! Thanks for the new follows! Hope you enjoy this next chapter. I also have another AU story going on called This Is Right if you want to check it out. I'm finding that writing is helping me through the OUAT winter hiatus ;) Please review! Thanks!

As they reached the front of their building, David kissed Snow's temple before reluctantly releasing her so she could remove Neal from his stroller. Their son started to whimper as he woke and Snow snuggled him to her chest, his head under her chin. As he quieted down again, she kissed the top of his head and turned her eyes to David. He had stopped folding up the stroller to watch them, and she smiled in response to the tenderness in his gaze. He had always known Snow would make a wonderful mother, and he felt privileged to be able to raise their son with her. Somehow, motherhood made her even more beautiful. She practically glowed, which stoked even more love for her than he already had.

He opened the door for her to walk through and, needing to touch her, gently guided her through with his hand at the small of her back. He finished folding up the stroller and followed his wife and son up the stairs to their loft. Snow had unlocked the door already and was carrying Neal to his crib in their bedroom. Although Emma was not living with them at the moment, they never even considered moving Neal to her room. It was hers and it would be there when she came back to them.

David removed his coat and scarf and kicked his shoes off on the rug by the door. He entered his and Snow's bedroom and saw Snow cradling Neal while sitting on the edge of their bed. She was nursing their son, a sight that always moved him. It was another way she could be a mother, another moment that could bring her joy. David sat behind her on the bed and Snow leaned back into his chest. He placed his chin on her shoulder and looked down to watch Neal.

"He's almost asleep," Snow whispered.

"Mmhmm," David responded softly. "Would you like anything warm to drink? You still feel cold." He could feel her smile against his cheek.

"Tea would be lovely, thank you Charming."

He kissed her shoulder and quietly made his way to the kitchen. He poured water in the kettle, set it on the stove, and reached up to grab two mugs from the cabinets. He heard Snow shut their bedroom door and turned to watch her step out of her shoes and remove her hat. She turned to him, gazing in such a way that made his breath catch. Her eyes sparkled as she began slowly unbuttoning her coat, a slight smile on her lips, and he knew he was done for.

Any thought of tea was wiped from his mind as he strode towards her, backed her against the wall, and kissed her. She chuckled happily against his lips, moving her arms around his neck to pull him closer. He obliged, flushing himself against her and moving his hands under her sweater, ghosting his fingertips along the skin of her hips. She whimpered appreciatively at that, the playfulness of the moment before turning into want and need as her body involuntarily moved against his.

He ducked his head, nipping at her jawline as he pushed her coat off her shoulders. Snow shuddered as his hands returned under her shirt and made their way to her back, his mouth moving to suck just below her ear. As the heat inside her built, Snow was getting impatient. She brought her hands to his chest, working at the buttons of his flannel shirt. She wanted to see his strong muscles as they worked, wanted to feel the heat coming off of him as she kissed his skin. She wanted to pour all of her love into him, and feel his as well.

David brought his forehead to hers, satisfied to see his wife was already breathing rather heavily, and caressed her neck as she worked. She pushed his shirt off him and tugged up on his thermal undershirt. He obliged, pulling the shirt off, smiling at her impatience. Snow ran her hands along his torso down to the waist of his jeans as David ran his fingers through her hair. He shifted her back against the wall, left arm around her waist, leaning against his right forearm placed on the wall above her head. With a small moan, he ducked his head to reclaim her lips as she brushed her fingertips along his waistline. As he moved his left hand to trace his thumb just below her bra line, Snow broke the kiss.

"Charming," she breathed, raw need in her voice as he moved to remove her shirt.

Ring… ring… ring…

David groaned, fighting the urge to throw his work phone out the window, but silenced it instead.

"Charming?" Snow whispered uncertainly.

"It'll go to voicemail," he growled, pulling her into another searing kiss. He needed her just as she needed him. These moments were rare and he did not want them to lose this.

Ring… ring…

David broke their kiss, trying to catch his breath and control his temper.

"David…" Snow sighed, moving her hands to his chest. The fact that someone had tried contacting her husband twice in these last few minutes concerned her. David glanced at the worry on her face, cleared his throat, and reluctantly reached for the phone in his pocket. He was still leaning against Snow, right forearm above her head. She moved her hands behind his back, rubbing smooth circles into his tense muscles. He placed a grateful kiss on her forehead before answering the phone.

"Sheriff's office, David speaking."

Snow smiled faintly, noticing how husky his voice sounded. There were many things about Charming that she was in love with, but she especially loved that she was the only one that could make his voice sound like that. She faintly heard a voice speaking to David on the other line. His brow furrowed as he listened. He straightened, gently pulling Snow's shirt back down properly before placing his free hand on his hip as he continued to listen.

"Is there any evidence as to how it happened?" he asked. "Okay. Okay, I'll be there as soon as I can. Yeah, just be careful."

David hung up and looked at Snow.

"That was Grumpy. Apparently there's a burning car in the middle of the woods."

Snow's gasped, hands coming up to cover her mouth.

"Is there anyone inside?"

"No, not that they could tell. They are combing the area but.."

"..you need to get out there," she finished. He sighed, wrapping her in his arms.

"I'm so sorry."

"Charming," she pulled back, cupping his face in his hands, "Go. I'll be here waiting until you come home."

He smiled and her breath caught at the amount of love his blue eyes expressed. He brushed her lips with his again.

"I love you, Snow. With all that I am."

She smiled wide. "And I love you. Be safe and come back to me."

"Always," he replied. He brushed her bangs out of her eyes. "You should get some sleep. This might take a while."

"Charming, I'll be in our bed waiting up for you whether you like it or not." She had arched her eyebrow, a playful smile appearing on her lips once more. He chuckled, kissing her again before getting ready to go out once more. Snow leaned against the door frame and watched as David grabbed his badge, gun, and coat. No matter if it was a gun or a sword, Charming preparing for potential danger always put her on edge, especially when she wasn't able to go with him. He stopped on the way out the door to kiss her once more.

"Be safe, Charming," she said softly, holding the collar of his jacket in her hands. He kissed her forehead and rubbed her arms reassuringly.

"I'll be back before you know it. I love you."

Snow nodded and gave him a small smile. "Love you, too."