Captain Swan One Shots

Love Before Life

Spoilers: 6x03

Summary: Emma begins having hopeful visions of her future, spurring her to ask Killian an important question. (My version of 6x03, based partly on spoilers.)

Rating: G

Note: So this story is based on BTS pics, script tease, and spoilers for episode 6x03 that came out after the episode was previewed at NY Comic Con. The Emma having hopeful visions part I made up, but I think that would be something great to see on the show! Hope you enjoy it! ~Steph

...Love Before Life: Part 1/1...

Archie tapped his pen against his notepad, as he lifted his eyes to Emma.

"You haven't talked about Hook much. How are things between you two?"

Emma shrugged. "He still knows I'm keeping something from him. He hasn't said anything about it again, but I can tell. I think he's trying to give me the space I need to tell him in my own time."

"So why haven't you told him yet, Emma?"

Emma sighed. "He just came back from the dead. He wants a future with me. How am I supposed to tell him that I may not have one?"

Archie tilted his head to the side. "What have you discussed about the future with Hook?"

"In Camelot, we discussed moving in together. He picked out a house for us. When I came back as the Dark Swan, I found that house and I moved in."

"And do you want Hook to move in with you now that he's back from the Underworld?"

Emma nodded firmly. "Yes. It's what we both want. He's just waiting for me to ask him."

"Then why haven't you asked him yet?"

Emma swallowed roughly. "Killian deserves a future. I may not have one. I don't want to promise him something I can't deliver. He's been hurt enough."

"If he knew the truth, do you think he would still want to move in with you?"

Emma felt a smile pull at her lips. "Yes. I think he would want to make the most of the time we have together."

Archie leaned toward her. "Emma, normally I would not advise my patients to move a relationship forward with secrets between them. But, in this case, I actually think taking this step with Hook could help you to gain the courage to be honest with him."

"How so?" she asked, her brow furrowing.

"I think if you can embrace the here and now, allow yourself to experience the present, then you could truly see that you are not alone in this fight. I am quite certain that Hook would be grateful for every moment he got to spend with you in the home he chose, no matter what the future holds."

Emma smiled. Maybe Archie was right. Maybe it was time she stopped fearing the future and embraced the present.

...

Emma walked along the sidewalk, a yawn overtaking her. These early morning sessions with Archie were killing her. She needed coffee and lots of it. She rounded the corner and then stopped in her tracks, a smile appearing on her face at what she saw. Killian and Henry were engaged in a sword fight with tree branches.

"That's it, lad! Brilliant form!"

Suddenly, an image flashed in Emma's mind. There was Killian again, but this time he was 'sword fighting' with a little boy. They were in the backyard of the house Killian had chosen for them. A treehouse and a swing set were behind them. The little boy of about five was a clone of Killian: dark hair, blue eyes, devilish smile.