The Lost Daughter

Chapter 4

Killian led Kate to the hospital where Regina and the others were waiting. Kate was still unsure of everything in this new land, so she was a bit jumpy. If she heard a noise she would immediately spin around to try and figure out what it was.

"Calm down love." Killian told her.

"But what is all this stuff?" Kate asked curiously.

"To be honest, I don't know." Killian laughed.

They walked to the back area of the hospital, were Regina's room was. Killian walked into the sterile room, with Kate close behind him. Regina was sitting on the room along with David, Mary Margaret and Emma close by.

"How are you feeling lass?" Killian asked Regina.

"I'm doing good." Regina replied with a bit of a raspy voice. She saw the young redhead trying to hide behind Killian. "And who is this?"

"Oh, um guys this is Kate." Killian said stepping aside so she wasn't behind him anymore. "She's my daughter."

"Hello." Kate said shyly, as she reach for Killian's hand.

"What?" David asked. "Why did you never tell us you had a daughter."

"Well I never knew, until today." Killian replied. "She was a result of a brief um ... bar dalliance, but, she's my daughter and that's all that matters."

"Wait, how old are you?" Emma asked.

"Fifteen." Kate replied.

"How is that possible?" Mary Margaret replied.

"I was trapped in a magical urn for a long time, and Killian release me." Kate said.

"So you caused the fire." Regina stated.

"Yes, and I'm sorry. I didn't mean to hurt anyone, it's just I've never been able to control my magic very well, so when I got scared it just kind of happened."

"How about I teach you to control it?" Regina asked.

"Really?" Kate replied with wide eyes.

"Of course." Regina said with a smile.

Emma got up from her chair and walked over to Killian, "Umm, can we talk?"

"Sure." Killian replied. He then turned to Kate, who gave him puppy dog eyes and a sad look. "You'll be fine. I promise that I'll be right back."

Killian followed Emma into the hallway, closing the door behind him. "So?"

"Look, I'm really sorry for how I acted the other day. I just was jealous I guess. I hope you can forgive me." Emma sighed.

"Of course I forgive you, I just don't know if I can handle this relationship right now. It's too draining and I need to focus on my daughter." Killian said.

"I understand." Emma replied sadly.

She turned walking back into the room and Killian followed a little ways behind. Back in the room Kate was sitting on the edge of the bed with Regina as they talked with the others. "So where are you staying?" Mary Margaret asked.

"Well, with Papa I guess." Kate said looking back at her father.

"Only if you want to love." Killian smiled.

"Of course."

"Killian, if you want to stop by my house later I have some old clothing she could probably wear." Regina suggested

"That would be great," Killian replied.