Captain Swan - Tangled Up In Blue

Brave Little Lad

A/N: I'm so sorry for the delay. As most of you know I have 2 other stories going but I try to update as soon as I can. Thank you all for your patience. This chapter isn't beta'd so I apologize for the errors. Also, in order to make this charter work and move at a steady pace, I had to alternate between Emma's and Killian's POV.

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"That's a relief. I'm so glad to hear that Emma's alright," Liam admitted through the phone with a deep sigh. "Cordelia and I can't take our eyes off the three of you in that photo you sent me. The little lad is adorable and looks just like his mum," he said with a soft chuckle. "And we can tell you and Emma are so happy together even after everything the lass has been through. She's a tough one and I have a lot of respect for her. I think you made the right choice. I think you both deserve to be together."

Killian scoffed playfully, a small smirk pulling at his lips. "You mean you're not going to tell me you told me so?"

"No, I imagine you've suffered enough so I won't boast my success and rub it in your face."

"Well, this is a first," Killian teased with a laugh.

"Seriously though, I'm genuinely happy for my brother."

"Thank you, Liam. I appreciate that."

"No problem."

"Okay, I have to go now and get back to Emma and the baby. I'll see you soon."

"Aye, we'll be seeing you soon."

Killian ended the call and pulled up the photo that he had sent Liam as he made his way through the halls of the hospital. Before his phone call with Liam, he'd changed out of his scrubs and took a quick shower. The first time he tried to call Liam was after the Nolans arrived at Emma's room and he'd left to send his brother the photo before dialing his number, but Liam didn't answer. So, when Killian told Emma he would get her some food, he took the opportunity to change out of his scrubs that he'd worn all night and took a much needed shower before making another attempt to reach his brother.

Killian admired the picture with a smile, seeing how happy the three of them were. They really did make quite the cute little family, as Ruby put it.

Slipping his phone into the pocket of his jeans, Killian had his backpack strapped to his shoulder as he walked out into the parking garage. David had informed him of the car's whereabouts but Killian had to search a bit before spotting it on the third level. He still had a smile on his face from his conversation with Liam and from the fact that Killian would soon be able to take Emma and the wee lad home. She had progressed nicely after returning from the OR, although she was still be in pain but his love was a tough lass like Liam had mentioned.

Killian pulled out his key, pressing the button on the car remote to open the trunk. He went around the vehicle and lifted the trunk door open, throwing his bag inside. He lifted his hand to shut it, but before he could, he fell a hard, painful blunt to the back of his head and he fell forward as everything went black.

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The hospital room was dark. Emma could hear the thunder rolling outside, the lightening crashing and the rain pounding against the window. It had been several hours since Killian had been gone and she had been drifting in and out throughout the night, too sick with worry to sleep. David had went to look for the car in the parking lot where he'd left it, but it was gone. The Nolan couple even checked his place to see if he went home, but Killian was nowhere to be found. Emma refused to believe that Killian abandoned her but the longer he was away the more she felt doubts bubbling up inside, plaguing and taunting her.