Operation: Parent Trap - A Captain Swan Story

Part 7/7

Emma rolled over in bed, her arm automatically stretching out to the other side, reaching for her husband. Her eyes flew open when she was met with emptiness. Her heart began to race, as she worried for a moment that it had all been a dream. Maybe their reunion and the last three wonderful months they had spent together were all just some incredible dream. She hadn't woken up without him by her side since they'd reunited.

She moved her eyes to his pillow. An envelope sat on top of it. She felt her breath get stuck in her chest, as she reached for it. Her heart began to return normal though as she saw her name written across it, encircled with a heart.

She opened the envelope and pulled out a piece of paper, smiling at his familiar handwriting.

Dear Emma,

The last three months have been some of the happiest of my very long life. I am so grateful to have this second chance with you. Your parents like to say that they will always find each other. I believe that saying holds true for us too. No matter what world we're in or what comes our way, we will always find each other. We found our way back to each other and now it's time to start our future together. Today is our 13th wedding anniversary and I wanted to make it the most special yet. As a reformed pirate, you know I love a good treasure hunt. So, come and find me, love. Happy Anniversary!

Love always,

Killian

Emma smiled and then noticed another piece of paper in the envelope. She pulled it out and read it. It was the first clue.

You healed my hand, then my heart.

Emma's eyes twinkled, as she jumped out of bed to get dressed.

...

Emma walked into Ultimate Quest and spotted Chad, the rock climbing instructor.

"Hi, I'm Emma Swan-Jones. I think my husband left something for me here."

Chad nodded and pointed to the top of the rock climbing wall.

Emma groaned. "Seriously?"

Chad shrugged his shoulders and handed her a harness. Emma sighed good-naturedly as she put the harness on and began her climb up the wall. Without Killian as a distraction, she was able to make it up very quickly.

She reached the top and grasped the envelope. Emma quickly made it back down the wall and removed the harness. She tore open the envelope and removed the next clue. A smile was upon her lips as she read it.

It was definitely not a one time thing.

Emma chuckled to herself, as she headed outside.

...

Emma quickly made her way into the zoo and immediately headed to the rainforest exhibit. She entered and looked around, searching for the envelope. After a few minutes, she found it hiding behind a flower. She tore it open and read the third clue.

My darkest secret led to my greatest gift.

Emma made her way to the bat cave. She searched in all the crevices of the cave before seeing it wedged into the ceiling. A bat was hanging right over it. Emma grimaced, as she slid her hand into the crevice. The bat began to flap its wings wildly, as Emma yelped, but managed to remove the envelope and then hurriedly moved away. She tore it open and read the clue.

I picked the right partner.

...

Emma arrived at the elementary school, sighing when she realized it was locked. She considered using her magic or calling her mother to gain access, when she noticed a window open in the gym. She pulled herself up and then squeezed herself through the window. Inside the gym on the bleachers she found another envelope. The clue inside read: