Killian's Pov

I open the door to our house and walk in.

Emma must have heard the door open, because she walks out of the kitchen, an apron tied around her very pregnant stomach. She must have been cooking dinner, which is unusual because we usually just pick up Granny's, plus she's always tired being this far along, but I guess she felt different today. The sweet aroma fills the house.

"Something smells delicious," I drop my keys on the counter.

"I just felt like doing something special for you, since you have put up with me through this entire journey," she says wrapping her arms around my neck, hardly reaching it with her stomach between us.

"Thanks, love, but this was not necessary," I place my hands gently on her waist.

"I think it was very necessary. Especially since I think you are most devilishly handsome wearing that badge " she hungrily brings me down for a passionate kiss.

"Someone's very impatient," I whisper into the kiss.

"Oh, very," she whispers.

"I think I might need to arrest you on account of being quite persuasive, Mrs. Jones," I play along with her game.

"I look forward to it, Officer Jones," she pulls away, "But we have a sixteen year old coming home from his girlfriends' anytime now for dinner, so you better behave. We can finish this later," she lays one more kiss on my lips.

She walks into the kitchen to finish preparing the meal, and I follow.

"You're good to take Henry to Regina's after dinner right?" she asks.

"Aye."

"I'm going to miss having him around the house, but I'm glad Regina can take care of him, with the due date getting closer," she starts chopping up the vegetables, to throw into a pot.

"I know love, me too," I wrap my arms around her, placing my hands on her stomach, "But only a week or two and this little princess will join our little family."

"I can't wait."

She goes back to cooking.

I start to wash the dishes.

Emma suddenly gasps, breathing heavily, leaning over, and grabbing her stomach.

"Emma?" I ask.

"I'm good," she sighs a couple of moment later, "Just another Braxton Hick"

She has been getting these contractions that are just prepping her body for birth. They always get me so nervous, but she always plays it off like she's fine, which I know she's not. I know the closer we get the more worried she gets.

"I'm good," she stands straight continuing her work around the kitchen. I sigh in relief.

The door opens and Henry walks into the kitchen, "Hey mom. Hey dad."

"Hey kid," Emma says.

"Hello lad. How was Miss Violet today?"

"Good," he blushes.

"I'm glad," I add.

"Henry, can you set the table for dinner?. I am going to start dishing up plates," Emma says finishing up the pasta.

"Of course," Henry says.

"I'll help you lad," I walk over to help him grab the utensils, careful of my hook on the china.

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"I forgot to ask, how was work? Did you catch whoever broke in? What happened?" Emma says, twirling pasta around her fork.

"Uhhh... aye. We did. Will Scarlet just broke into Gold's Shop and stole some useless trinket again. And once again the crocodile got possessive over the order of his shop," I lie, hoping she won't catch on.

"Sounds like Gold," Emma says.

"Aye," I chuckle nervously and sigh silently in relief.

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"Goodbye kid. I love you," Emma hugs Henry.

"It's just for a little bit mom and I will still see you, just not live here you know," Henry hugs Emma back, "Just keep me updated, alright? I want to know right away when my little sister is here."

"Aye. We will lad," I kiss Emma on the cheek, picking up my keys, "Now lets go before it gets too late."

"Love you mom," Henry and I walk out of the door, hoping into the police cars.

"You and I still need to find those keys your mother lost so we can actually use the bug and not this car," I start the car.

"I'm sure they will turn up," Henry says, smiling.

We drive to Regina's house. Once we arrive, I hop out of the car grabbing one of Henry's bags for him, he grabs the other one.

We walk up to the door. He knocks.

The door opens, to reveal a bright smiling Regina, "Henry, Hook, come in. How's Emma?"

"Doing well. We just both can't wait till the baby's here," I say slightly stressed.

"Henry, go unpacks your bags," Regina says, sending him off to the room.

As soon as Henry is out of ear reach Regina says, "I heard about Gold's dagger. Does Emma know?"

"No. I couldn't bear to tell her one more piece of bad news before the baby comes. She has enough to worry about now, " I say looking away from Regina.

"I think that is for the best," Regina says.

I'm surprised. I thought she would be defending Emma's right to know.

"I thought..." I start.

"Emma's my friend. She may have the right to know the danger, but she also has a right to a happy ending. I agree with your choice," she explains herself.

"Thank Regina. Well I best be getting back to her. Take care of Henry for us," I say.

"Of course. Tell Emma I said hi," she smiles.

I nod.

She closes the door behind me, as I walk out.

I start walking to the car when someone grabs me by the collar from behind.

Caught by surprise, they slam my face into the front of my car. Trying to gather my bearings, I kick the person in the leg.

They stumble backwards, but quickly recover.

But so do I.

I throw my fists in their direction, but it's dark and blood is streaming down my forehead. I can't clearly make out the person in front of me.

I dodge one of their fists and grab the other.

My adrenaline starts to kick in. I kick them in the gut, throwing their fist back in their direction.

While they double over in pain, I punch them in the jaw. I wrap my palm around his neck, lifting him off the ground. He gasps, thrashing around.

"Next time you try to mess with me, don't bring your fists to a gunfight," I pull my gun out of my halter, jabbing the tip into his stomach.

"I didn't," he manages to choke out, before pulling a knife out of his pocket and thrusting it into my side.

I drop him, yelling in pain.

I stumble backwards, not able to catch my balance.

The air around me is thick and I can't breathe.

Something hard and stiff hits my head and I collapse over my feet, hitting the pavement with a smack. Unconscious.

Emma's Pov

I turn the corner to walk down the stairs.

"Killian should be home soon," I think to myself.

I can't wait till he's home.

I got something very special planned for him, something that will hopefully cure both our need for each other. After all we won't be getting much of it after the baby is born.

"Ah!" I scream as my stomach contracts.

Man these Braxton Hicks are going to kill me. I can't imagine what it's like to actually give birth.

I lean over, the pain coursing through my body. I take deep breaths, gripping the railing. The

The pain doesn't stop. This is too long. Usually it's shorter.

I moan, when the pain continues. Something inside me unties and releases, as the pain subsides.

"No, not now," I gasp, when warm liquid runs down my legs, creating a puddle around my toes.

Oopsie...

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