I didn't plan on expanding "My Happy Ending", but I received a request that involved a whole bunch of different suggestions. I really liked a couple of them, and I wanted to write about them. So, that is where this one-shot, and the next, came from. Enjoy!
Emma and Killian were sitting on their couch fawning over Alena. Neither one of them were sure how long they had been there – all that mattered is that they were together.
Alena then began to cry.
Killian's eyes immediately widened with worry as he asked, "Is she okay?"
"She's fine, Killian. She's probably just hungry – you can't freak out every time she cries," Emma pointed out.
"Can you blame me, love? I've relatively new to this fatherhood thing," Killian told her.
Emma grinned at him before she flicked her wrist to make a baby bottle full of milk appear.
"Can you go heat this up in the microwave?" she asked him.
"Is that the box in the kitchen with numbers?" Killian asked in confusion.
"Someone really needs to teach you about modern technology," Emma observed.
She then gently passed the baby to her boyfriend before she got up and walked to the kitchen, bottle in hand.
Once the milk was at the right temperature, she wiped her wrist on her jeans. Just as she was walking back into the living room, her phone rang.
She answered and greeted, "Hey, Mom."
"Hey, Emma. How are you, Hook, and the baby?" Snow asked with slight worry in her voice.
"We're all fine," Emma assured her mother.
Snow sighed in relief before she asked, "Are you up for a celebration at Granny's? Everyone wants to celebrate you being saved, and they're looking forward to meeting the precious little girl."
Emma smiled as she responded, "Sure. We'll be there after we feed her."
"Okay, sweetheart," Snow replied before hanging up the phone.
When Emma hung up, Killian asked, "Where will we be going, Swan?"
"To Granny's for a celebration," she answered as she sat down beside him.
"Ah, of course. It wouldn't be a victory without Granny's," Killian told her with a teasing grin.
Emma rolled her eyes in response.
He then looked down at their daughter and smiled as he told her, "Well, little love, Mommy is going to feed you now."
As he handed Alena to Emma, she observed, "Daddy is going to have to learn to help feed you, too."
Her voice was teasing, but the implication hit Killian like a ton of bricks.
"Emma, how in the bloody hell am I supposed to take care of our daughter with only one hand? I'm no expert, but I'm fairly certain that most things require two hands," Killian told her worriedly, as he gestured with his hook to their daughter, who was gulping down the milk.
He then ran his hand over his face and through his hair.
"Killian," Emma began softly, making him look up at her. She then continued, "I know that Alena was unexpected as it was, and the fact that she's here only after a day of us finding out about her is more than a little overwhelming. Most people have nine months to prepare.
However, I already know that you are crazy about her – we both are. It has never bothered me that you only have one hand, and it still doesn't matter. You're already so great with her, and I know that you learn to do everything for her. It will be a challenge, but as I recall, you love a challenge," grinning at him on that last part.
Killian smiled back at her before pulling her in for a gentle kiss.
As they pulled away, he set his attention on his baby girl. Emma fed her for a few more minutes until it was clear that she full.
Emma sat the bottle on the coffee table and said, "Okay, um, I need to burp her."
She then groaned as she looked around, "I guess I'll just use a kitchen towel or poof a burp cloth because we have nothing for her."
"It's alright, Swan. We'll get all we need for our little one," Killian assured her.
He then asked, "Why is it that you need a towel, love?"
"You know, in case she, like, spits up or something," Emma told him.
Killian then observed, "You know, love, you seem to have quite a bit of knowledge about taking care of a baby."
"Yeah, well, I guess my parents have rubbed off on me," Emma surmised with a shrug.
"Or maybe you're just a great mother," Killian told her with a smile. He then went into the kitchen to fetch a towel.
After a trip to the store to buy Alena a proper blanket and an outfit, Emma and Killian arrived at Granny's.
Emma and Killian's eyes widened when they saw that a couple of the tables had been moved and pushed together in the back and were covered with baby gifts.
"Guys, what is all of this?" Emma asked her parents.
"Call it an impromptu baby shower," David answered with a smile.
"How'd you even manage all of this?" Emma questioned.
"Well, we knew that you and Hook would want some alone time with each other and the baby, and we took that as our opportunity to get in touch with everyone and plan it all out," Snow explained with a smile as well.
"It's great, but you guys really didn't have to go to all of this trouble," Emma addressed everyone.
"We wanted to, Emma. You've saved this town more times than we can count – it's the least we could do for you, Hook, and your daughter," Archie told her.
Both Emma and Killian smiled gratefully. She then added, "Thank you guys. We'll definitely need all of this stuff."
"Aye. It really was a lovely gesture," Killian agreed.
He then looked at the myriad of diapers, clothes, bottles, cloths, and all of the other pink baby items and observed, "I had no idea a baby needed all of this."
David clapped his hand on Killian's shoulder in response.
Snow looked over at her granddaughter and smiled. She then asked, "So, Emma, what is this precious little girl's name?"
Emma smiled up at Killian as he placed his arm around her, settling his hand on his hand on her waist. She then answered, "I think I'll let Killian tell you guys – he's the one who came up with it."
Killian looked at his daughter lovingly as he answered, "Her name is Alena." He then looked back up and told them, "It's Greek for light."
"It's a beautiful name, Hook. And it's perfect," Snow said with a smile.
Killian returned her smile in response.
"I don't think you could have picked a better one," David added.
Robin then raised his glass mug and said, "I propose a toast to Emma, Hook, and their beautiful little lass, Alena."
"To Emma, Hook, and Alena," everyone said as they clinked their glasses.
The baby then began to wake, and Emma rocked her as she became a bit fussy.
When Alena was calm, David walked over beside Emma. He then observed, "She really is beautiful, Emma."
Emma smiled at her father before she asked, "Do you want to hold her?"
David returned her smile as he answered, "I'd love to."
Emma then gently passed the baby to him.
Once David had Alena settled in his arms, he told her, "Hey, Alena. I'm your Grandpa."
Alena looked up at him with big blue eyes. He then smiled at her and stroked her cheek as he continued, "You are going to make me every bit as proud as your mother does. You are my little princess."
Snow, Emma, and Killian smiled at his words. After a moment, Killian grinned as he teased, "I hate to break it to you, mate, but the lass is also a little pirate."
David rolled his eyes in response while everyone else chuckled.
As Snow went to go change Neal, Henry walked over and told Emma, "I'm really glad you and Alena are okay, Mom."
"I am, too, kid," Emma responded before wrapping her son in a hug.
As they pulled away, Henry said, "My present for Alena isn't quite finished, yet."
Both Emma and Killian looked at him strangely before Killian asked, "What is it that you're getting her, lad?"
Henry smiled as he told them, "A story – you guys' story. I wanted her to have a storybook that is all about her parents."
Emma and Killian smiled back at him before Emma said, "That's a really great idea, kid."
"Thanks. I can't take all of the credit, though. Mom helped me come up with it," Henry admitted.
Killian then addressed Regina and smirked, "I had no idea you were such a fan, love."
The dark-haired woman rolled her eyes as she pointed out, "I suggested it for your daughter, pirate."
"If you say so, Regina," Killian teased, making everyone else chuckle.
Henry then addressed Emma, "I have some of the pages finished – can I show them to you, Mom?"
"Sure, kid," Emma responded. She, Henry, and Regina then went back to one of the booths, where Robin had sat down and was rocking his daughter to sleep.
Just as Snow returned, David told Killian, "Snow and I got the baby a crib, and I thought we could put it together."
Before Killian could respond, Snow added, "Marco said he would help Hook put it together."
David looked sideways at his wife as he told her, "I am capable of putting together a crib, Snow. Emma and I put together Neal's."
"And we're lucky it was finished before he got here – Emma and Hook don't have that luxury," Snow refuted.
David sighed before he resigned, "Okay, fine. Marco can do it."
Killian then finally spoke, "Thank you both for the crib, and for arranging for some help – I assure you I haven't any idea on how to put one together."
"You're welcome, Hook. It really was no trouble," Snow began with a smile. She then continued, "He won't be able to come by until the day after tomorrow, though."
"It's quite alright. Until the crib is ready, Alena can just sleep with Emma and I," Killian told her.
David cleared his throat loudly before he said, "I think I need to refill my beer." He then moved to hand Alena to Killian, but eyed his hook worriedly.
"Mate, it's alright – I'm not going to hurt her," Killian reassured him.
David nodded before he gently passed the baby to Killian. The prince was more than a little surprised at how naturally Hook held his daughter. David then grabbed his mug and headed over to the counter, with Snow following him.
Killian then began to truly look at the baby gifts. Overwhelmed was a bit of an understatement, and it was about far more than just everything Alena would need. As memories of his father began to flood his mind, he quickly shook his head and began to examine a couple of the items.
"What in the bloody hell is this?" he muttered as he raised an eyebrow. Killian thought they looked like devices for talking, but that was rather preposterous because babies can't talk.
"It's called a baby monitor, Killian. When Alena is sleeping in the nursery, you and Emma will be able to hear her crying through the monitor," Killian heard from behind him.
He turned around and replied, "I suppose that makes sense. Thank you, Belle."
"Of course, Killian," the brunette replied with a smile.
Killian smiled back at her before his expression became one of remorse as he told her, "Emma told me how Gideon was defeated – I'm so sorry you had to do that to your son."
"Thank you, but I'm truly alright. It had to be done," Belle told him.
"That doesn't make it any easier for you, love," Killian observed.
"All that matters is that this little girl gets to grow up with her mother," Belle replied, as she turned her attention to Alena.
"Aye. I'm not sure I'll be able to pay you – as well as everyone else – back for how they tried to help Emma. And for all of the gifts for our daughter," Killian bemused.
"It's like Archie said – it's the least we could do. You deserve this, Killian," Belle reassured him.
Killian offered a small smile before he took on a light-hearted tone and asked, "So, which one of these lovely gifts is from you?"
"The diaper bag. I also got a box a diapers," Belle began. She then grinned and continued, "I also picked up some children's books."
Killian returned her grin as he responded, "I can't say I'm too surprised."
Emma then walked back over and once again thanked Belle for helping to defeat Gideon. The blonde then surmised, "I'm afraid to ask what you had to agree to make Gold help us."
"Aye, love. I doubt that the crocodile agreed to help out of the kindness of his heart," Killian added.
"You can both relax. Rumple feels responsible for Gideon wanting to kill Emma in the first place – if it hadn't been for all of lies and scheming, I never would have given Gideon away. By helping, Rumple feels that it somehow makes up for past sins. He seemed truly remorseful," Belle explained.
"You actually believe he feels sorry for his part in all of this?" Emma asked.
"I'm really not sure," Belle began. She then took a deep breath and continued, "But all that matters is that you get your happy ending, Emma."
Both Emma and Killian smiled gratefully at the brunette before Killian asked, "And you, love? Are you going to find out if the crocodile was sincere?"
Belle sighed before she answered, "I'm still not sure I can trust him not to break my heart again."
Emma and Killian offered sympathetic looks before he assured her, "Well, love, you need not worry about a place to live – you can stay on the Jolly Roger as long as you want."
"You're still sure it's not an imposition?" Belle asked.
"Nonsense, love. It is my wish that you have a comfortable place to stay while you figure things out," Killian told her.
"If you're still trying to make up for hurting me, I told you that I forgave you," Belle pointed out.
"I know, Belle, and I've forgiven myself. But the fact remains that I care about you, love," Killian responded.
Belle smiled at him in response. She then addressed both him and Emma, "Well, should you two need a babysitter, I'd be happy to do it."
"My parents offered as well, but I'm sure we'll take you up on that," Emma responded with a smile.
Belle nodded before some of Storybrooke's patrons made their way over to offer their best wishes for little Alena.
A few hours later, everyone had left the diner except for Emma, Killian, Snow, David, Henry, Regina, and Robin. The diner itself had been cleaned up, so Granny was working on her present for Alena – a crochet blanket with her name sewn into it.
David and Killian had just come back inside from loading the baby girl's things into David's truck.
"Thanks, Dad, for offering to help us bring Alena's stuff home," Emma told him.
"Of course, Emma," David responded before planting a kiss on his daughter – and granddaughter's – head.
"Have you thought about where the nursery will be?" Snow asked.
"Yeah – the room right beside mine and Killian's will be perfect," Emma answered.
Snow nodded before she said, "I can't wait to see it," with a smile.
"It may take some time – we have quite a bit of work to do, and a lot of baby items to put away," Killian observed.
"Not if I just poof everything in its place – that's the great thing about having magic," Emma said.
"Since Alena is also the product of true love, does she have magic as well?" Robin then asked.
"Yes, she does. She'll have to be trained as well – hopefully, she isn't as stubborn as her mother," Regina answered. She thought a moment and added, "Or impulsive like Guyliner over here – those two things combined would be a disaster waiting to happen."
"Hey!" Emma and Killian defensively replied, making everyone else chuckle. Regina simply shrugged her shoulders in response.
Henry then looked up from the story and asked, "Mom, what is Alena doing?"
Both Emma and Killian looked down and saw their daughter trying to grab his hook.
The blonde lightly chuckled as she said, "Well, I guess she likes it because it's shiny."
As Alena managed to grasp it and continued to hold on to it, Killian bemused, "It seems that the lass isn't likely to be afraid of it when she gets older."
Emma smiled at him as she teased, "She must take after me then."
Killian couldn't help but roll his eyes as Regina muttered, "It's not like it's all that threatening anyway."
Unfortunately, Snow heard her. The pixie-haired brunette then said, "You know, Regina, you and Hook are more alike than you think."
"Pardon, love?" Killian asked at hearing his name.
"Well, you both became villains because you lost someone you cared about. Neither of you believed you could be happy without your revenge and found happiness and love where you least expected it," Snow pointed out with a bright smile.
Emma smiled as well as she snuggled closer in Killian's side while Robin smiled lovingly at Regina and squeezed her hand.
"We all got our happy ending," David began with a bright smile. He then became reflective as he continued, "I was so afraid I was going to lose you, Emma. I was afraid we wouldn't be able to find a loophole to defeat Gideon. But, because of your beautiful little girl... and Hook, you get live happily ever after as well," turning to offer the pirate a proud smile.
Killian simply looked down before he lifted his arm from around Emma to scratch behind his ear. He still wasn't the most comfortable with praise.
He then looked back up and said, "All I did was kiss my daughter's forehead after promising her that I would take care of her and telling her how much I loved her. It's what any other parent would do."
"Trust me, mate - being a good parent is one of the most heroic things you can do," Robin told him.
Killian nodded and offered a small smile in response.
Emma carefully moved one of her hands from where she was holding Alena and reached over to squeeze her boyfriend's hand.
Snow then raised her mug and said, "I believe a toast is in order. To the newest member of our family and to happy endings."
Everyone raised their glasses and toasted.
"And on that note, I think I need to get Alena home. Her first day on earth was eventful - it was for all of us," Emma announced as she got up from her chair, with Killian following her.
David then rose as well, telling Snow, "When I get back, this little guy needs to get home, too."
He then kissed his son's forehead, as well as his wife's.
He, Killian, and Emma began heading out the door, with the blonde stopping to get a hug from Henry.
"When the story's finished, I'll come and read it to Alena, if that's cool," the teenager told her as they pulled away.
Emma smiled at her son as she responded, "Of course, Henry. It's a great idea. I know she'll love it - I think she's already crazy about her big brother."
Henry rolled his eyes before he pointed out, "Mom, she isn't even a day old."
Emma only chuckled in response.
Just as she turned to leave, Regina's voice stopped her.
"For what it's worth, Emma, I am glad that you and the pirate get your happy ending with Alena."
"Thank you, Regina - for everything," Emma responded.
Regina nodded before Emma and her baby girl headed toward David's truck.
Emma and Killian were laying in their bed, both of them exhausted. Neither one of them realized it until their heads hit the pillow. Alena was sound asleep on Killian's chest.
Emma then propped herself on her elbow and gently ran her hand along her daughter's stomach.
"She's absolutely perfect, Killian."
"Aye, that she is, Swan," Killian agreed, with a far off look in his eyes.
Emma instantly noticed it and asked, "Hey, what's wrong, Killian?"
"It's nothing, Swan," Killian tried to shrug it off.
"I know when you're lying to me," Emma began. Her voice then softened as she continued, "Whatever it is, you can tell me."
Killian sighed before he told her, "At the party earlier, I was looking at all the baby gifts, and I was thinking about how overwhelming it all is. And I don't mean the presents."
Emma considered his words for a moment before she keenly observed, "You're worried about being a good father."
"Aye," Killian simply responded.
"Come on, Killian. You're great with Henry, and he likes you," Emma tried to reassure him.
"And I care about the lad, love. But I'm not responsible for raising him," Killian told her.
He then admitted, "My own father abandoned me for his own selfish reasons. And then when I was reunited with him, I saw that he had changed. But I still killed him because my revenge was more bloody important. It's because of me that my brother grew up without his father," trying to keep his emotions in check.
"He forgave you, Killian. He sees what I know - you are not that person anymore. Whatever you did, it's in the past. You have changed, and you will be an amazing father, Killian," Emma reassured him.
"How could you possibly know that, Swan?" Killian questioned.
Emma thought over his question for a few minutes. She then took a breath and asked, "When you were here while you knew I was fighting Gideon, what did you want to do?"
"I wanted to be with you, Emma. I wanted to do something to protect you," Killian responded truthfully.
"But instead of impulsively running into danger like you normally do when I'm in trouble, you actually listened to me and stayed here. Why?" Emma pointed out.
"I had to protect Alena, love. I was bloody terrified, but I had to be strong for her. I already loved her so much, and I had to do what was best for her. She was all that mattered," Killian told her.
Emma then smiled at him before she leaned down to kiss him softly. As they pulled away, she said, "And that is why you will be an amazing father."
Killian flashed her a genuine smile in response. He then added, "Well, love, you are already an amazing mother, so our daughter will be happy and cared for."
"That she will," Emma agreed as she smiled at him.
As she turned her attention back to her sleeping baby girl, she said, "You know, I was thinking of putting Alena's name on the wall of her nursery."
"I think that's a lovely idea, Swan," Killian told her.
"Granny also wanted to know if we wanted Alena's initials on the blanket, along with her name. I think it's a nice idea," Emma continued.
"I believe it is as well, Swan. Surely if Granny can crochet an entire blanket, and the lass's name, "AS" won't be too much trouble," Killian replied.
"Well, actually," Emma began but trailed off.
"Now, you're the one that's hiding something, love; what is it?" Killian asked.
"I told her to put "AJ"," Emma responded.
It took a moment for her words to register. Killian then pointed out, "You want her to have my last name? You know that you don't have to do that, Swan."
"I wanted to, Killian. I want her to have the name Jones - one day, I want to have it, too," Emma told him with a smile.
Killian searched her eyes for fear and found none. He then returned her smile as he told her, "You have no idea how happy that makes me, Emma."
Emma kissed him once more - a kiss filled with all of the love she had for him.
As they pulled away, she told him, "Good night, Killian."
"Good night, my love," he responded.
Emma softly kissed her daughter's forehead before rolling over and trying to get some sleep. She couldn't help but run her fingers over the empty ring finger on her left hand. She then smiled because she knew it wouldn't be empty for long.
Emma couldn't wait to spend the rest of her life with the man she loved. That thought would have once scared her, as well as the thought of marriage.
But now, she couldn't help but look forward to the future and the memories that she and Killian would make as husband and wife. The memories they would make with their beautiful Alena, as well as the rest of their family.
This is what happily ever after is truly made of.
A/N: If the whole Killian telling Belle he cares about her seemed OOC, I'M SO SORRY. I tried, but for me, that line felt natural. I've written them as brother and sister for TWO books now (and a few one-shots), and I literally cannot write them – or even see them (it has seriously affected how I see them on the show now) – as anything else.
I know that Belle was completely fed up with Rumple in the first several episodes of 6A, and I don't remember if that changed toward the end of it. I know they seem to be on goodish terms now. For my purposes in this fic, it made more sense for her to still be wary of trusting him.