Single Mother

Chapter 27

Killian's POV

6weeks ago Emma and I slept together and 4weeks ago we finally started acting like friends again. She still hasnt brought up that night and Im over it. She wanted it to be a one time thing and thats what it became. Although I do go over to her house every night to tuck Lily in. I gotta say I might not be with Emma, but I do love her daughter like she was my own. I know thats weird, but I cant help it.

"Killian! Killian! Have you seen Emma?" David asks me.

"No not yet. She hasnt came in yet." I say.

"Oh thats odd. She is usually here by now." He says.

"Why do you need her anyway?" I ask.

"Oh I dont its just she told Snow something and wasnt sure if it were true or not. So Snow wants to know whats going on..." He says.

"Is everything okay? Is she hurt or is Lily hurt?" I question.

"Oh I have know idea. Snow said its a woman thing. She just wants me to send Emma to her once she knows. Which doesnt make any sense to me, but whatever. So if you see Emma before I do just tell her to call Snow." He says.

"Yeah okay." I say.

That was very odd even more so when Emma did arrive to work she didnt even speak to me. We just sat in the car and the silence was driving me crazy that I had to pull over.

"What are you doing?" Emma asks.

"Whats wrong with you? First David says Snow needs to talk to you about something thats a woman thing. Then you show up to work and avoid me like I've done something wrong. Emma if something is bothering you I can help. You know that so please talk to me." I say.

"Okay. Neal called the other day and wants me make a claim saying that I let him take Lily. That what he did was a misunderstanding." She says.

"Emma you cant be serious. Neal stole your daughter. You say that and he gets out and it happens again. Dont do that to yourself. Dont do that to Lily." I say.

"But Lily needs a father in her life and since I suck at love. The only person to be her father is her father. I can think of another person, but that will never happen. I know its dumb, but I want Lily to grow up not feeling like she missed out on having a dad. You wouldnt understand." She says.

"Emma I do understand. I lost both of my parents when I was young and I wished I had them both back. Though having a father doesnt choose how your daughter will grow up. As long as you love her and raise her just like you have been Lily will grow up to be the best little girl ever. You dont need a man in her life to decide who she becomes. You dont need Neal back and one day you will find someone that will love you and Lily. That cant happen if Neal is in your life. I say leave him to rot and just be the great mother you are and one day you will find someone. Trust me." I say.

I placed my hand on hers for a second as I looked into her beautiful eyes. If only she wanted me as more then I friend. I would dump the girl I am with and be with Emma and Lily. Though since Emma doesnt want that I have to move forward, oh but I wish I could move forward with her. I could be the man that loves her and be the father type to Lily, but Emma doesnt want that with me. So theres no point in trying. Emma and I just friends cause thats what she wants. Nothing more then work mates and friends.