Killian unlocked the door to his apartment and let her in, the place was a mess with a lot of his stuff packed in boxes.

"Sorry about the mess, Love.. I thought I'd make us some lunch and we can just spend some time together, is that alright with you?" He asked after slipping off his jacket.

Emma smiled. "That sounds great, Killian. Can I help?"

Killian shook his head. "No, Love.. Just relax, and let me make something for you. If you'd like a drink I have some sodas, or I think there's some rum in the cabinet." He kissed her temple as he rolled up his sleeve.

She got herself a drink from the fridge and sat at the counter to watch him. "It's still crazy to watch you cook so elegantly with only one hand. I can't do anything close to what you do.." She said softly.

"Aye, I had to learn to cook as a child with barely anything because Liam and I did not have very much.. And then I guess after the accident, I just had a lot of time to practice. Cooking was a way for me to escape, when I wasn't drinking myself sick." Killian said softly.

Emma got up and placed her hand on his. "I know that it's hard for you to talk about this.. But it really does mean alot to me that you are telling me. And I promise to be more open with you. You're my boyfriend now, and I trust you."

He looked down at her. "Thank you, Emma. And I trust you too.. You had to tell me a lot before we really knew what we were to each other.. But I promise to be honest, and I want you to know about my past, it's just difficult sometimes." He finished cooking their lunch and handed her a plate.

"Here you are, my love."

"Thank you.." She said softly.

They ate for a few minutes in comfortable silence before Killian turned to her.

"Your family isn't too upset with me, right? If they come for a visit, they'll be nice to me, and to my family?" He asked nervously.

"They're going to be fine, Killian.. They were upset, but they will survive, they just want me to be happy." She gave him a smile. "You know, Henry really liked you.. I think you helped him a lot when he accidentally found out the truth.."

Killian shrugged. "He's a good lad. I wanted him to understand that just because you gave him up, doesn't mean you don't love him.. That it was to give him his best chance. I think he wants more of a relationship with you though.."

"I know.. I promised them I'd do better about visiting, and calling.. Especially with my son, I don't want him to think I just abandoned him. I wanted to raise him, but part of my conditions for not going to jail, was getting a GED and going to a college.. I was also terrified, and I couldn't have given him what he needed.." She admitted softly.

"He'll never think that you abandoned him.." Killian rubbed her back gently. "Can I ask you something?"

Emma nodded and looked up at him. "Of course, anything.."

"Well, I know that this is all new and everything.. But will you stay with me tonight? After we go to my brother's.."

She smiled a little. "I'd love to stay with you." She kissed him. "But I would like to go on a date soon." She admitted softly..

He blushed. "Aren't I the one who's supposed to be asking, Swan? But aye, I'd be honored to take you out on a date, Love." He smiled. "How about Thursday night?"

She nodded. "Sounds perfect." Her phone dinged with a message from her mother. "Shit, Kil.. I need to call my mom, I never told her I made it home, or that I was able to stop you."

Killian nodded. "Let's call her then. Then maybe you'd like to see if we can call Henry? I know he'd love to hear from you.."

Emma nodded with a smile. "Sounds wonderful."

Emma dialed her mom's number and put the phone on speaker. He kissed her shoulder and pulled her closer to him.

"I'm so happy, Swan. I have you, for real this time, and it's the best feeling." He told her softly.

She curled into his side. "I know, I'm happy too, Kil." She said softly, tilting her head to kiss him.

They were still kissing when Mary Margaret answered.

"Emma!" She greeted happily. "How'd it go?"

Emma pulled away from Killian, her cheeks a bright red. "Hi, Mom.." She said softly. "I'm so sorry I forgot to call.. Killian and I have been busy today.."

Mary Margaret nodded. "I understand. Are you with Killian now?"

"Aye. Hello, Mrs. Nolan." Killian said. "I guess you can tell that she made it to me.. And I'm so sorry about lying to you, and hurting you.. It was wrong of me, but I really do love your daughter."

Mary Margaret nodded. "I know, Sweetie. You may have been faking that you've been together for a while, but there was no faking the look of love in your eyes when you saw Emma." She smiled.

"You really saw it, Mom?" Emma asked softly.

"Of course, Sweetheart. He looks at you with the same look your father has whenever he looks at me."

"She's right, Emma.. Even I could see the looks you two were giving each other when you thought no one could see.." David's voice was heard.

"Thank you, Dad.." She played with a piece of Killian's brace. "Anyways, Killian is able to stay. And this time we're going to have to really get married."

"That's great, Em! I'm happy for you, Killian." Her mom grinned. "We can't wait to come visit you."

Killian smiled. "We're excited for you to visit too, Mary Margaret. That was something I wanted to ask you all. Emma mentioned that Henry and Regina were going to come as well."

She nodded. "Yes, Henry really wants to spend more time with Emma.. And I convinced my sister to bring him."

"Aye, well.. I was thinking instead of you having to find a hotel, I could just stay with Emma for the few nights.. And you could have my apartment. It's two bedrooms, and my couch pulls into a bed." Killian explained. "It should be enough room for all of you."

Mary Margaret smiled a little. "That's so sweet of you, Killian.. We don't want to put you out though.."

"Honestly, it's no trouble. It's the least I can do after the way I've acted." Killian assured her. He still felt guilty for lying to them, no matter what Emma told him.

Emma squeezed his hand gently. "Just think about it, Mom. We've got to go, but tell everyone I said hi and that I miss them.."

Her parents told her goodbye and Killian ended the call. He buried his face in the crook of her neck. "You know I hate myself for lying to them.. Your parents are so kind, and they love you so much.."

"Killian, stop it. I'm happy, I've got the best damn boyfriend a girl could ask for. I'm not going to pretend that they weren't hurt, but my family would never risk losing me again. Especially if they know I'm happy. Don't hate yourself. They don't."

He sighed. "You're amazing.." He held her close as they lounged on his couch. "Let's call your lad. I'd like to hear from him."

Emma smiled and dialed the number Regina had given her to talk to Henry. He answered after a couple rings.

"Hey, Mom!" Henry happily answered the phone.

"Hey, Kid.. You know you don't have to call me mom, if you don't want to.." She said softly.

"I want to. I talked to Mom, and she said it's okay.." He said softly.

"Alright, but if it upsets her, you should just call me Emma.. I don't want her to feel like I'm going to take you from her. She's still your mom."

"I know. Am I going to get to come visit you?" He asked.

"Yes, of course. You, Regina, and my parents and Leo are going to come to Boston to see Killian and I in a few weeks." She smiled.

"So you and Killian are together, right? I like him, he's really cool."

"Yes, we're together, kid. I'm glad you like him, he likes you too. Are you doing well in school? Being good for Regina?"

"Yes, Mom. I've got straight A's. And I'm being good.. I know my mom only didn't tell me to protect me, but it's hard, Emma. She's my mom, but so are you.. I wish you lived close so I could see you more."

"I know, Sweetie. I promise to make more time to see you.. But you've got to listen to Regina. She's legally your mother, and she still loves you more than anything." Emma sighed. "Promise me you'll act like nothing is any different."

"I promise, Emma." He said softly. "I've got to go do my homework, so Mom doesn't get mad."

"Alright, Kid. I love you, and I'll see you soon." Emma smiled a little.

"I love you too, Mom." He said before he hung up.

Killian kissed her cheek. "He's a sweet kid, you don't have to worry about him not behaving. He knows you're his mom, but understands that Regina is his mom too."

Emma nodded and turned to him. "I wish I could see him more, Killian.. But we live here, and we can't miss a lot of work all the time."

He brushed her hair back. "We'll visit as much as we possibly can, I promise you that, Love."

She closed her eyes and nodded. "Thank you." She said softly. "I love you.."

"I love you too, Swan." He kissed her softly.

Emma snuggled into his side and held him tightly.

"Um, Emma.. Can I.. Can I take off my prosthetic? It's bothering me, but I don't want to make you uncomfortable, it's not exactly pretty.." Killian asked nervously.

"Of course, Killian. I just want you to be yourself, you don't have to ever wear it just because you think I'll be uncomfortable. Because I won't be. It's a part of you." She kissed his chin. "Can I help you?"

He nodded, he was nervous about her seeing his scars. He held out his arm and told her what to do to take it off. She set the brace aside and lightly traced her fingers over the scars. What she did next took Killian by surprise.

Emma leaned down and pressed a gentle kiss to his blunted wrist. She looked up at him. "Does it hurt a lot?" She asked softly.

"Aye, but I'm used to it now.. It really doesn't bother you?" He asked softly.

She shook her head. "Not at all, I love you. And that includes all of your scars.."

Killian pulled her closer, onto his lap so he could hold her tighter. "You have no idea what that means to me. Thank you." He kissed her softly. "We've got to go to my brother's soon.."

Emma settled into his arms and yawned. She was tired, and finally letting herself relax in Killian's comfortable embrace. She felt his arm tighten around her, and his lips press against her forehead.

"Take a nap, Love.. You've got enough time for a short one.. And I'll wake you in time to go.." Killian told her softly.

She nodded and fell asleep listening to his heartbeat under her ear. Killian rubbed soothing circles into her skin while she slept. His mind was full of thoughts about Emma, and their future together.