Captain Swan One Shots

Couples Counseling

Summary: After Killian learns the truth about Emma's fate, they attend a couples session with Archie to try to improve their relationship.

Rated: G

Note: Since we know that Emma is seeing Archie, I thought it would be interesting to explore how a joint session would go, especially after the truth came out. I'd love to see a scene like this on the show. Hope you enjoy it! ~Steph

...Couples Counseling: Part 1/1...

Emma and Killian sat beside each other on Archie's couch. Killian had learned the truth about Emma's fate the night before. He knew she had been keeping something from him and he suspected that it involved Hyde. He confronted Hyde about it, who was only too happy to inform Killian of his true love's fate. Devastated, Killian had returned home to Emma and confronted her next. Killian was hurt Emma had hidden the truth from him. He felt betrayed and like she didn't truly trust him. Emma had apologized and tried to explain she was protecting him, but it fell on deaf ears. They had gone to bed without reconciling anything. When they had woken up, Emma had suggested Killian join her at her session with Archie that morning. Surprised and encouraged by this, he had gladly accepted.

And now here they were. It felt uncomfortable sitting in front of someone about to bear their souls and discuss their private relationship. But both hoped it could help them grow closer and stronger.

Archie began. "So, Hook, Emma tells me you learned the truth about her fate yesterday. How did that make you feel?"

Killian resisted the urge to roll his eyes. He knew the first question would be about how he felt. Killian felt Emma's eyes on him.

"How in bloody hell do you think I felt? I was devastated by the thought that I would lose the woman I love. I hated that she has been dealing with this all alone. I was wounded by the fact that she had deceived me, that she hadn't trusted me with the truth."

Archie turned to Emma. "Emma, how do you feel hearing Hook say these things?"

Emma swallowed roughly. "Awful. It kills me knowing I hurt him. That is the last thing I ever want to do."

"Then why did you choose to keep your fate a secret from him?" Archie asked.

Emma licked at her lips nervously. She felt Killian's gaze on her.

"It wasn't about trust. I trust him with all of my heart. I was trying to protect him. I knew how much pain losing me would cause him and I knew he wouldn't be able to do anything to stop it. I knew he would feel helpless. He's been through so much, we both have. I just got him back. I didn't want him to worry about me and have to deal with knowing he couldn't save me."

Archie looked at Killian. "Do you understand Emma's reasons for keeping the truth from you?"

Killian bobbed his head slowly. "Aye, that I do. But loving someone means being there for them during the good and bad times. It means helping them through whatever comes their way. She denied me that and I loathe that she has been dealing with this on her own." He sucked in a ragged breath. "And she must understand that I would never accept that she couldn't be saved. That I would stop at nothing to try to save her. She must know I would go to the ends of the Earth to save her." He paused and looked at Emma. "Love, you risked everything to go to the Underworld to try to save me. You must know that I would go to the same lengths for you."

Emma turned to him and their eyes met. "I do know that, Killian. And that's one of the reasons I hid the truth from you...from everyone."

Killian's brow wrinkled. "What the devil is that supposed to mean?"

Emma sighed heavily. "I knew that you and my parents would do everything in your power to try to save me. I chose to go to the Underworld to try to save you and everyone followed me. But look what happened as a result. We were almost trapped down there forever. And then Hades was able to come to Storybrooke and kill Robin. In the end, I couldn't even save you. Actions have consequences, Killian, and we have to live with those consequences. I know you and my family would stop at nothing to try to save me, but at what cost? I don't want anyone else getting hurt or dying because of me. I guess I figured I could deal with it on my own."