Finding You

Meeting

The next day

"Killian, when's Regina gonna be here with Henry?" I asked impatiently.

"Should be any time now, Swan." He said. "There's no need for worrying."

"I know, it's just that I don't want Henry to think that we had a new baby and forgot about him." I replied.

"I know, babe. Just don't worry about it. We could never forget about him." Killian smiled. A nurse came in to take Cali to the nursery for a while, leaving Killian and I alone. There was a soft knock on the door, and Liam walked in.

"Hey," Liam said softly. "I heard that I'm now officially an uncle."

"Yes, brother. She's beautiful." Killian smiled.

"What's her name?" He asked.

"Calliope Grace." I answered.

"That's wonderful. I'm very happy for all of you." Then, my soon to be brother in law turned his focus to me. "Emma, I believe we got off on the wrong foot. I was wondering if we could sit and talk?"

"Sure. Killian, could you go wait for Regina and Henry outside?" I asked, hesitant to leave myself alone with Liam.

"As you wish. Yell if you need me." Killian excused himself.

"Emma, I'm so sorry for how I treated you. I shouldn't have been so condescending." Liam apologized.

"You really shouldn't have." I stated.

"Look, I want to be here for my little niece, for my brother, and especially my soon to be little sister. Please, give me another shot at this. I can see how in love you two are, and I shouldn't be getting in the way of that." He asked.

"Okay, Liam. You can have another try at this. And, I get it. If I had a younger sibling, I'd make sure whoever they were with was good for them." I smiled.

"Thank you so much. You have no idea how much this means to me." He grinned. "Where is my niece? I'd like to meet her."

"The nurse took her for testing a few minutes ago. Something about her hearing. She should be in the nursery now." I replied.

"Okay. While Killian's out, why don't we get to know each other?" He suggested.

"Sure. What do you want to know?"

"What was growing up like for you?" Of all the questions, he had to choose that one. Luckily for me, I didn't have to respond because the nurse came back in with Cali, Killian following closely behind.

"Why don't we finish up that conversation later. For now, I'd like you to meet Calliope Grace Jones." I smiled. Killian picked her up, handing the baby to Liam.

"Well hello, little one. I'm your uncle Liam." He whispered. There was a knock on the door, and Regina walked in with Henry.

"Mommy! Daddy! I missed you! You was all gone for long time!" Henry said happily as he ran and jumped onto the bed. I cringed in pain when he sat on my thighs, not going to say anything. I gently moved him so he was sitting next to me.

"I know kid, but guess what?" I smiled.

"What?"

"You have a new baby sister!" I replied. The look of joy on his face was unbelievable. His jaw dropped, his eyes were wider than the moon, and his smile could light up a dark room.

"You wanna meet her, lad?" Killian asked. Henry nodded his head violently, making everyone else chuckle. Killian grabbed Cali from Liam's arms, gently placing her in mind.

"Be gentle, she's very tiny." I warned him.

"Ok." He whispered. Killian picked Henry up and set him in the armchair next to the bed. I passed Calliope on to her daddy, and carefully, he set her in Henry's arms.

"Make sure you support her head, lad." Killian said. Henry was so gentle and kind with her, I couldn't help but think that one day, he would be married and have children of his own.

"I love you, sissy." Henry whispered, kissing the baby's forehead. I smiled, tears coming to my eyes.

"I know, love. We've got ourselves two great kids." Killian whispered in my ear.

"That we do. And guess what."

"What?" He asked, tensing up.

"Liam and I are on better terms. We talked, and I think we both got off on the wrong foot." I replied. There was a knock on the door, and a nurse walked in.

"Sorry to interrupt, but visiting hours are over." She said softly. Killian picked Cali up, allowing Regina to take Henry from the chair.

"I no wanna go! Mommy, don't make me!" Henry cried as Regina picked him up. My heart broke, I didn't want to make him cry.

"Kid, I'll see you tomorrow, I promise." I smiled sadly. I motioned for Regina to hand him to me. I sat him gently on my lap, running my hand through his hair.

"Ma'am, I really need to-" I cut her off.

"Go away now. They'll be gone in a few minutes." I snapped. She walked out, and I turned my attention back to my crying four year old.

"I don't wanna leave you mommy." He said, his voice shaky.

"I know, kid. How about this? I'll call you when Aunt Gina puts you to bed, and I'll sing a song for you, okay?" I asked.

"Okay. I love you." My son said, kissing my cheek. My heart melted, but deep inside me, I knew it wouldn't be like that for long. This phase was gonna fly by, and soon, Henry would be all grown up and gone. I kissed his nose, making him smile as I handed him to Regina.

"Well, I'm gonna go to that hotel across the street for the night." Liam half smiled.

"Instead of that, why don't you stay with us for a few weeks? Until you can get back on your feet?" I asked.

"You don't have to do that." Liam shook his head.

"What is it with you Jones brothers and being so stubborn?" I asked, smiling. "Killian, why don't you take your brother home and get him set up on the couch? Then you could get some sleep, and a shower, and come back in the morning."

"As you wish, Swan. I love you." He smiled, stealing a soft kiss before grabbing his jacket and leaving, Liam not far behind.

"Well my sweet girl, you've survived meeting your brother. That's a great start." I laughed, looking into Cali's bright blue eyes. This phase is gonna fly by, so baby just hold on...