Four's A Crowd

Chapter 21 - I'm glad you're here

Henry stumbled down the stairs, and into one of the chairs at the bar.

"OW!" He hollered.

Emma poked her head around the corner from her position at the stove. "Kid? You alright?"

Henry nodded, and sat down at the bar. "Just hurt that's all. Are you okay?"

Emma looks at her son, puzzled. "Hmm?"

"I mean, I heard you in the bathroom this morning. I just wanted to make sure you were alright."

"Just a little sick..." Emma smiled softly at Henry's concern for her well being.

Killian walked into the kitchen, clad in somewhat normal clothes. "Is everything alright, I heard someone yell."

"Henry bumped into one of the chairs. Sit down, I'm making breakfast."

"Emma? Are you sure you should be moving around like this? You've had a rough couple of days..."

Emma glared at him, but her gaze quickly softened, remembering why he was so concerned. "It's okay, I can handle it."

Killian nodded, and reluctantly sat down next to Henry.

Soon after, Emma set three plates on the counter. She walked around to the other side, and took her rightful place next to Killian.

The small family ate in silence for a while, before Henry broke the unbearable tension.

"Mom? Killian? Is everything okay?"

Emma hurriedly set her fork down. "Henry, we have something to share with you..."

Henry turned to look at his mom, and her pirate boyfriend. "Okay?"

Emma pulled a small photograph out of her pocket, handing it face down to Henry. Afraid of what he might see, Henry flipped it over slowly.

"Is this...?" He looked up at his mom. "Mom...? Are you-" He couldn't finish.

"Henry, I'm pregnant." Emma blushed slightly, and Killian moved his hand over to her thigh.

Henry ignored this small gesture of Killian's territorial nature. "So I'm going to have a little sister or brother?"

"Actually..." Emma trailed off, leaving Killian to finish the sentence. Henry looked at the small photo in hand.

"Actually two. Your mom is having twins, lad."

Henry looked up from the photo, tears lining in the corners of his eyes. He waited a moment before he spoke. "You guys..." He looked down again.

He quickly stood and moved to embrace Killian. Killian, who was extremely surprised, wrapped his arms tightly around the boy, and relaxed. He could feel the tears stinging at his eyes.

"Lad, are you okay?"

Henry nodded. "I'm just glad you're here..."