Finding You Always

White Out

Finding You Always

Chapter 84: White Out

Two days had passed since Zelena's banishment and things seemed to calm around town at last. The previous evening was Snow and their new baby's first night at home and awakening without fear was something Snow would never take for granted again. She turned over, as she heard her husband cooing at their son, who was swaddled in his arms. It was a picture she'd seen before and one she'd never tire of. David, clad in just pajama pants, with their baby curled against his bare chest, talking softly to him.

"Then Mommy hit me with a rock. Some people might think that wasn't a very good first meeting, but I wouldn't change it for the world, because that's when I told Mommy for the first time that I'd always find her," he said.

"And you always have," Snow interjected. He looked up and smiled at her.

"Mommy's awake," he cooed to their son, as he sat down beside her on the bed.

"How are you feeling?" he asked.

"I'm fine, my love," she assured, as he placed their son in her arms.

"Hello my little prince," she said. She relished Charming's kisses to her hair and the feeling of his arms around her.

"You are so perfect," she said, as he wrapped his tiny hand around her finger.

"He is...I think we've cornered the market on beautiful, amazing babies though," he commented playfully and she grinned at him.

"We have for sure," she replied, as she pressed a kiss to his lips.

"Are you sure you feel up for the party at Granny's today?" he asked.

"Yes...I feel fine and I want to go spend time with our family and friends. And introduce them all to our newest little prince," she replied. He nodded and kissed her again, as the baby began to fuss.

"I think that's my queue. Go on and clean up while I feed him and then we can switch," she said, as she put their baby to her breast.

"Okay," he agreed, as he pressed another kiss to her lips, before retreating to the bathroom.

When they entered Granny's later, they were welcome with excitement. Snow pushed the stroller inside and Ruby instantly hugged her best friend.

"Oh Snow...I'm so glad you and the baby are okay," Red whispered.

"Thanks," Snow replied, as Red peered down into the stroller.

"Well hello little prince," she cooed, as David lifted him out and put him in her arms.

"Oh Snow...he's beautiful," Jane gushed.

"Truly. That is a cute baby," Tiana gushed.

"Congratulations," Naveen and Tarzan both said, as they shook David's hand.

"So...do we get to know his name?" Red asked anxiously. Snow and David shared a loving gaze and then turned their attention back to their waiting friends and family.

"First of all, we'd like to thank everyone for coming. We know living in Storybrooke isn't always easy and as much as we wish we could, we can't promise things won't get crazy again," David started.

"But we know that no matter what we face, love is enough to weather any storm. Our family is proof of that. I almost lost the love of my life...and then our baby," she said, as she got choked up and he put his arms around her.

"But somehow, we managed to win again. Many people made it possible for us to be together here today as a family. Our beautiful daughter Emma, my step-mother Regina. And of course Robin and Killian as well," Snow continued.