Happy Beginning Captain Swan

The beginning of Family Vacation

Emma, Hope, Killian were all there when Henry was with Allison waiting for her children and her husband to arrive home from New York. Allison and Emma sat on the porch talking, while Hope was with Henry and Killian inside. "Is this the longest time you have been away from your family?"
"Yes. I miss them so much."
"How come Connor and Elizabeth are coming to sleepaway camp?"
"They love sleepaway camp last summer, Elizabeth's first time was last year and she is looking forward to it. The camp is only three hours away since we moved up here than coming from New York, they won't be too far." They see a gray Toyota arrive park in front of the house next to Emma's family car. Allison rushes to the car and Elizabeth screams "Mommy!!" She jumps into Allison's embrace. Ted exits the car and starts to unload the back of the car.
"Lizzie, I missed you so much, sweetie! Did you have fun with Nana and Pappa?'
"Yes!"
"Mom!" Connor gets out of the car. He hugs her next.
"Connor, I missed you so much."
As Allison had a reunion with her two children, Henry carried Hope outside and Killian followed them watching Allison reuniting with her children. Elizabeth sees Henry and runs. "Mom, here is Hope." He quickly hands her over to their Mom. "Hi, Elizabeth." She jumps into his arms.
"Someone has a crush."
"Mom, she told you?"
"Your aunt, maybe?"
"Ted!"
"Allison!" They kissed. Ted has dark blonde hair and blue eyes. "Who do we have over?"
"Oh, Ted. This is his Henry, the one I hired to paint the kids' bedrooms and his family. His mom Emma who is my best friend."
"Allison, she is the blonde version of you." Emma and Allison laugh.
"Trust me, Ted. I was surprised myself. I am, Killian Emma's husband and this is our daughter Hope." They shook hands.
"Hi, Ted. It is nice to meet you." Hope fusses in her mommy's arms. "Hope, auntie is with her husband."
"Emma, it is okay." Emma hands over Hope to Allison. "Hope, can you say hi to Ted." She talks to her husband. "Ted, this is Hope. My goddaughter and niece."
"Your goddaughter?"
"Yes."
"When did this happen?"
"When you were away. Emma and I became best friends. Hope trusts me. I am one of the few who she trusts other than her Dad, Mom, and Henry. I saved Hope's life from choking and then Emma's from postpartum hemorrhage the day of she asked me to Hope's godmother. I accepted. Look at Hope, Ted. Isn't Hope cute? Hope, say hi to Ted." Hope smiles at Ted.
Ted smiles at her. "Hi, Hope. It is nice to meet you."
"Wait, so you and Emma are best friends?"
"Yes. We got along very quickly."
"Ted, it is like they are long lost, sisters. They are so much alike and they laugh the same."
"Mommy, can we see our rooms now?"
"Yes, Lizzie. You both can."
"Henry, can you show me my room first?"
"Yes, Lizzie." Henry carried her upstairs. Connor followed.
"Allison, you weren't kidding when you said Lizzie has a crush on Henry."
"I told you." They both laughed.
"Wow."
"Aye, Ted. This been happening a lot. The exact same laugh." They followed the kids upstairs to Elizabeth's room.
"Henry this is cool!" She was running around the room looking at all of the Disney Princesses on the walls of her bedroom. She bounces on her bed and looked around the room.
"I did what you wanted."
"Henry, yes you did."
"Henry, these are exactly like in their movies."
"Thank you, Ted."
Connor rushes to his bedroom. "Oh my gosh!! My characters have come to life." All four parents went to his room next. Connor's room was covered with Minecraft characters that he created on his game. His whole Minecraft world was on his walls. "Thank you, Henry!"
"Your welcome Connor. I hope you like them."
"This is exactly like my game!"
"Henry, these are a really amazing kid."
"Thank you, Mom. They were both different and challenging at the same time to paint."
"Lad, these are amazing. Even though I do not know what they are."
"Henry, who is the pirate?"
"Oh, Connor that former pirate is my Dad, Killian."
"Whoa is that hook real?"
Killian smiles. "Aye, lad it is real."
"Whoa, that is so cool. Can you take it off?"
"Connor!"
"Allison, it is alright love. I only take it off when I have to. I use a pink hook protector when I hold Hope."
"Killian, you and I both know you won't hurt our Hope."
"I know, love. Just want to be careful."
Hope begins to cry. "Hope, do you want you, mommy?"
"Allison, I know what she wants." Emma takes out her Pluto doll from her diaper bag. "Hope, mommy brought this for you, sweetie." Emma hands over her Pluto to Hope who grabs it. "It is her favorite toy you have given her."
"I had a feeling it was her favorite since I gave it to her at the office."
"Aye, she has not gone to sleep without it."
"Allison, you turned Hope into Disney fan?"
"Ted, I got her a few toys. She was already was a Disney fan."
"Aye, she loves the little mermaid. Right, little love?" Hope smiles. Killian kisses her on the cheek. She reaches out for Henry. "Henry, Hope wants you."
"Little Sis. You sure love your Pluto." He talks to his Mom. "Mom, we need to make sure we do not lose this on our vacation."
"Yes, we cannot lose her favorite toy. We just got to be very careful."
"Yes. We need to or she will be very upset." Hope fusses in her brother's arms. "Hope, look at the paintings I did little sis." He showed her the walls. "Aren't they colorful?" Hope drops her Pluto and she cries. "Hope, auntie got it for you. Do not cry." Allison hands over Pluto Hope. Hope smiles and moves around in his arms.
"Allison, I can see why Hope you are her godmother because she loves you."
"Oh, yes Hope does. I am her godmother and their aunt."
"Aunt too?"
"Yes, I am."
"Henry."
"Yes, Connor wants to play video games?"
"Sure." He kisses Hope on the head and hands her over to their Mom. "Connor, my Dad can play?"
"Even with one hand?"
"Connor you will be surprised what I can do with a hand and a hook."
"Awesome!"
"I am coming." Elizabeth jumps on Henry's back.
"Lizzie doesn't hurt Henry." Hope begins to cry.
"Hope, you want your big brother? Henry." He goes to Hope to give Elizabeth a piggyback ride. "Hope, don't cry little sis. You and I can read and talk later. I promise." He kisses Hope on the cheek.
"You can join girl talk with me and auntie Allison." Hope slowly stopped crying as Emma bounced and patted her back. "Hope, you are going to be with mommy and auntie sweetie." She kisses Hope on her head. "Henry is only going to be in the living room, nearby."
"Allison, I will unload the car." They kiss. Ted heads downstairs.
"We can talk in the kitchen."
Allison had sandwiches and drinks set on the kitchen table. "Allison, our flight on Monday is at 7:00 am. We are planning to leave at 4:00 am. We can pick you up on the way."
"Sure, that will be no problem."
"Allison, you have a look?"
"I did not tell Ted that I am going with you to Florida."
"Allison, he is going to be mad."
"I did not get a chance to tell him."
"He might be. He just met us..."
"Ted will get to know you all soon. I know he already likes Hope." They both look at Hope who was holding her Pluto doll while being held by her mommy.
"Maybe if you hold Hope while you tell him..."
"Tell who what?"
"Ted. I need to tell you something.."
"Allison, I will let you two talk." Emma carries Hope into the living room and Hope begins to cry. Emma returns with Hope. "Allison, Hope wants her auntie."
Allison smiles as Emma hands over her niece to her. "Hope. You want me?" Hope coos. Emma quietly steps out of the kitchen.
Ted smiles. "What do you want to tell me, Allison?"
"I want to tell you that I am going to Florida, with Hope and her family for 5 days on Monday."
"You could not tell me this sooner?"
"Please don't be mad."
"Allison, you could have told me sooner." Hope begins to cry.
"Hope, Ted is not mad. It is okay, sweetie." She talks to her husband. "I got invited to go with them last week. I wanted to tell you in person."
"Allison, I am not mad. Yes, a little for not telling me any sooner. You need a vacation you are a workaholic." Allison smiles.
"I am happy that you are taking time off from work to go on a vacation. I was worried you will be working all summer, without having a break especially for not coming to New York with us."
"I got to know Hope and her family this past two weeks and they are my extended family. I could not say no to Hope and Emma who is my best friend."
"I do not know how you can say no to Hope who is so adorable." Hope smiles. He rubs Hope's cheek.
"So your not mad?"
"No. I am going to miss you. I now get to have the whole house to myself for a week."
"Well, I was either at their house or they came over here."
"Hope she really is your goddaughter?"
"Yes, she is. Are you surprised?"
"Yes. I thought you did not believe in religion."
"Well, I changed my mind recently. Especially hours after Emma asked me to be her godmother, I was over at their house for dinner and I saved Emma's life so it was meant to be."
"You have changed a little bit since I was gone."
"Is that a bad thing?"
"No, I like it."
Allison smiles. "Good." They kiss. Hope makes a loud noise. Emma comes in. "Hope, let's give auntie and Ted some alone time baby." She takes Hope from Allison.
"Emma, your daughter is adorable."
Emma smiles. "Thank you, Ted."
"You two are best friends?"
"Yes, we are more like sisters. We have a lot in common and got along really really quickly. Hope here trusted her very fast since she only trusts me, her Daddy and her big brother. She only trusts only a few people, Allison is in that group."
"No wonder why you are her godmother Allison?"
"Yes, Ted. Hope trust me since her one month check up."
Ted turns to Hope and Emma. "Hope, are you happy that your aunt Allison is coming to Florida with you?" Hope smiles and moves around in her mommy's arms.
"Ted, that is a yes from Hope. Right baby?" Emma kisses Hope on the head.
"Emma, I am surprised Allison does not take too many vacations."
"Oh really?"
"Yes. I was surprised that she is going with you."
"Allison really?"
"Work only gives me two weeks mostly and I want to save my time off when I am needed. I could not say no to you and Hope."
"Hope, we got auntie to go on a vacation." Hope coos. "Yes, auntie needs a break from work." They hear Henry, Killian, and Connor from the living room. "I will see what they are up to. Emma, thank you for inviting my wife to go on vacation with you all."
"Your welcome, Ted. Hope and I would miss her very much if she did not come with us."
"She needs a break."
"Yes. Hope got a few shots a few days ago, man. Your wife felt guilty."
"Really how?"
Emma smiles."Let's just say, Hope got spoiled by her godmother."
"Let me guess, by guilt."
"Yes."
Ted chuckles."She felt guilty when she gives shots or cause anyone pain that she loves. That is how Allison is, caring and loving." He turns to his wife.
"That is how I met you when I worked in the emergency room."
"Excuse me, I will check on Lizzie with Henry." Emma and Allison both giggles
"Ted, please make sure she not annoying or hurting Henry."
"I will, Allison."
Hope is fast asleep in Emma's arms. "So he wasn't mad huh?"
"No, he wasn't mad. He was happy that I am "finally" taking a vacation. Are you packed?"
"My stuff yes. Hope has so many clothes, diapers, wipes, stroller, car seat and carrier, a few of her books."
"Emma whoever holds her will not have to take shoes off during security. As long as you are wearing her you will be fine. Just make sure you have everything. Also, the pacifier will help with plane takes off and plane descending. Are you nervous about the flight?"
"Yes, I never traveled on an airplane with a newborn or any baby. I have feeling Hope will be happy."
"Emma, Hope has us, her Daddy and Henry to help you with her on the plane and at the airport."
"I know. I am very excited about this vacation. Henry never experiences a beach vacation out of Storybrooke. Hope loves the ocean. When Killian and I were on our babymoon, Hope kicked and moved around inside of me every time I was in the ocean or near the ocean. I knew then that Hope will be a little fish who loves to get wet. She already loves bathtime. How about you packing?"
"I began packing, I mostly been pre-packing the kids camp luggage. We are driving them to camp on Sunday."
"How long are they staying?"
"A month. They love it and they have friends that they stay in touch throughout the year. They are excited." Hope cries.
"Hope, are you hungry?" Emma breastfeeds Hope. "Does Ted know about magic in this town? Or other fairytale characters?"
"He knows a little, not too much yet. He will eventually."
"If Ted gets to know us, he will see the magic."
"Yes, he will. I know enough of magic already." They both laughed.
The night before they have to catch an early flight, Emma was packing for Hope, making sure she had everything for Hope for their trip. Hope was with Henry in his room. "Emma, do you need help?"
"I...I just want to make sure I have everything for Hope, I do not to forget anything."
"Emma, her diaper bag is packed in the luggage for the flight and your backpack is packed full of Hope's needs for the flight."
"Yes, during security I can hold Hope."
"Yes, love. As long as you are calm she will be calm. Remember you have me, Henry and Allison to help you with Hope on the flight and on this trip, you are not alone love." He hugs her and kisses her on the head.
The doorbell rings, Killian answers the door. "Allison?"
"Hi, Killian. I was wondering since we have to leave early, can I stay the night?
"Sure, you can stay the night."
Allison calls over Ted. "Ted, I will see you on Saturday night." They kiss.
"Have a safe flight."
"Thank you."
"Please call me tomorrow night."
"I will."
"Allison, I am glad that you are here. Emma is a little stressed about packing for Hope."
"I will see how I can help."
Henry carrying Hope with him rushes down the stairs. "Aunt Allison!"
"Henry!" He hugs his aunt. "Hi, Hope!" Hope smiles and fusses. She gets Hope from Henry's arms. "Hope, are you happy that I am here?" Hope smiles.
"Aunt Allison, can I show you my recent painting that I used with my new paint set and paint brushes?"
"Yes, Henry. I would love to. I can see your Mom too."
"I have been keeping Hope occupied for the last few hours, knowing my mom needs to pack."
"I can spend time with you and Hope and help your Mom so she will be less nervous. How does that sound?"
"Very helpful."
Allison giggles. They go upstairs. Henry showed his recent painting that he did with his Mom in his bedroom to Allison. "Henry this is really great. Is that suppose to be Paris, France?"
"Yup, you got it right Aunt Allison."
"It was easy. Are you excited for Florida?"
"Yes, I am. The only time I went on a plane was to New York to find Rumplestiltskin's son who turns out to be my Dad...I am looking forward to the beach."
"Me, too Henry. How long your Mom been packing in Hope's room?"
"Oh, a few hours today. She has been packing for days. I read a lot to Hope who loves storytime." He kisses Hope on the head.
"I will go check on her. Hope, let's go see mommy." Allison goes to Hope's room to see Emma in the room scattered with Hope's clothes and baby items. "Emma."
"Allison, Hope." She hugs them.
"How are you doing in here?"
"I am not sure that I am packing enough or not enough."
"Let me check." Allison hands over Hope to her Mommy.
"Hi, baby. Did you have fun with Henry?" Hope smiles. "Mommy is almost done the packing." She grips Emma. "Okay, you want to snuggle with me. We'll snuggle." Emma sits on the rocking chair with Hope, who was happily lying on her chest.
"Emma, you seem to have everything for Hope. I asked Killian for us to sleepover. I hope you don't mind."
"Not at all. How was the drive to the camp?"
"It was good, no traffic. Lizzie was a little upset, once she found her friends she was happy." Hope begins to cry.
"Hope, you need a change sweetie?" Emma changes Hope's diaper. "I know we have to leave at 4:00 am. I am just hoping Hope behaves on the plane and at the airport."
"Emma, she will be fine. As long as she is in her carrier she will be fine. When the plane is in the air, she can be held by you, me, Killian or Henry. We can take turns. Her stroller and car seat will be left for the flight attendants to put it on the plane."
"I am just don't want to be the parent of the baby who cries on the plane the whole way and gets the hate glare."
"Emma, Hope will be fine. If she gets sick I can check her. I am a doctor."
Emma smiles. "That is more comforting to know if she gets sick."
"Yes, if we need anything I am pretty sure there is a Walmart nearby the beach house."
"Yes, and a grocery store too. I did some research, there a lot of seafood places to try and boardwalk too and places to shop at too."
"Emma, we will have fun."
"I know." She holds Hope. "Hope, are you looking forward to going on a big airplane tomorrow?" Hope coos. "Yes, it is very big. You will be with mommy the entire time." She kisses Hope on the head. Hope begins to cry. "Hope, what is the matter, baby? I just changed you...I fed you already." She rubs her ba and bounces her. "I have an idea. Allison, I am going to do skin to skin with her." Emma takes Hope to her room and did skin to skin with Hope. She took her shirt off and took Hope's onesie off, placed Hope on her and a blanket over them. "Are you comfy Hope?" Hope slowly stopped crying. "You just wanted time with mommy. Hope, you, me auntie, Daddy and Henry are all going on a plane together. You are going to be with me, sweetie. We are not leaving you behind." Hope grips her Mommy. "Hope, Mommy loves you, sweetie. You are with Mommy." She kisses Hope on the head and rubs her back.
Allison goes downstairs to Killian. "How is Emma?"
"I got her to finish her packing, now Hope is being extra clingy."
"Aye, I will go check on them." Killian enters his room seeing Emma doing skin to skin with their daughter. "How are you two loves are doing?" He sits next to wife on their bed.
"Hope is being extra clingy. I think she is nervous or thinking I am going to leave her." Killian wraps his arm around his wife. "Hope, Daddy is here. We are not leaving you, little love. We are going to the see the big ocean tomorrow. After your first airplane ride, then you and I are going to go in the ocean. Would you like that Hope? To go into the ocean." Hope smiles. He smiles. "That is my little pirate." He kisses Hope on the cheek.
"Killian, I am calling her my little fish because she loves the ocean just like you. I am just hoping her first airplane ride will not be a disaster."
"Emma, Hope will be fine. You have me, Allison and Henry with you to help with Hope."
"You are right. I am holding Hope through security. She might get afraid."
"Hope has all of us. We will make sure she is not afraid." He kisses Hope on the head and she coos to her Daddy. "Little love, you will love the beach with us."
Emma rubs Hope's hands. "Hope, you are with Mommy, sweetie." Hope falls asleep. Emma falls asleep a little after Hope did. Killian went to check on Henry, who was with Allison in the living room. "Killian, how is Hope?"
"Emma and I got Hope to sleep, now they are both asleep. They are doing skin to skin. Hope is a little nervous."
"Killian, Hope will be fine."
"I know. Hope is nervous-making Emma nervous."
"They will be fine."
"Henry, don't go to bed too late lad, we have to get up at 3:00 am."
"Yes, Dad. I already am packed and clothes laid out. Are we going to the beach when we get there?"
"Aye, I promised Hope that already but we have to get the car we rented and groceries. Since our flight is early, we are definitely going to the beach."
"Dad, I packed my camera. I will be taking a lot of pictures of Hope first time in the ocean."
Killian smiles. "Aye, lad. Your Mom and I are so excited to have you both experience the beach for the first time ever together." They hear Hope crying. Emma brings Hope down to the living room. "Hope, I told you, sweetie, Henry and auntie are with Daddy."
"Mom, can I hold her?"
"Yes, you can. She is either nervous...or does not want to be alone. I don't know." Henry takes Hope from their Hope. "Hope, you are with me, little sis. Hope auntie is with us." Killian hugs his wife as Henry held his sister. "Hi, Hope." She kisses Hope on the cheek. "Are you giving Mommy a hard time?" Hope cries. "Hope we are going on a trip together all of us. You are coming with us, little niece."
Emma and rubs her back. "You need to rest love. We got Hope."
"Are you sure?"
"Aye, yes."
"Emma, we can watch Hope for a little while, you look like you need to rest."
"Thank you both of you." Emma goes back to bed.
"Yes, little sis. You, me and Daddy are going to swim in the ocean so much in Florida." Hope coos. "Yes, we are going to swim so much. You can help me build a sandcastle."
"Lad, she is too small to play in the sand."
"Killian, I can help Hope to play in the sand." She talks to Hope. "Hope, do you want to play in the sand with me and Henry?" Hope smiles. "Yes, you do." Hope fusses in Henry's arms. "Henry, it is my turn to hold Hope." Henry hands Hope over to their aunt. "Hope, for 5 days we are going to be in a beach house together. You, me, Mommy, Daddy, and Henry. That means I get to live with you and go to the beach with you. I do not go home." Hope smiles and moves around.
"Allison, I think Hope is very happy you are not leaving us."
"Yes, it appears so. Hope you, mommy and I are going to have so much girl talk on this vacation. Tickle..tickle.." Hope smiles which make Allison smile back. Hope reaches out for her Daddy. "Hope, you want Daddy?" He gets Hope from Allison.
"Hope, it is daddy and daughter time little love." He takes her upstairs to her room. Allison and Henry watched a movie downstairs. Killian snuggled with his daughter on the rocking chair for an hour until she needed another change. He changes Hope's diaper. "You are my stinky pirate, little love." Hope cries. "Hope, are you hungry little love?" He takes Hope to his room. "Emma, Hope is hungry." Emma wakes up. She preps to feed her. Hope latched on instantly. "How was she while I was sleeping?" Killian sat next to his wife.
"Henry and Allison got her to calm down for a little bit then she wanted me. We snuggled in the rocking chair."
"Do you think she senses my nerves?"
"Maybe or she knows she will be in a new place tomorrow."
"We just to let her know we will be with her. I was alone most of my life, I do not want our daughter to feel like that." She talks to Hope. "Mommy is looking forward going to the beach with you. When I was at the beach the last time, you were growing inside of me and you were kicking all the time when I was at the beach or in the ocean. I know you are going to love the beach vacation, with Mommy, Daddy, Henry and Auntie Allison." She kissed Hope on the head. "There is nothing to be worried about. You will love this vacation sweetie." After Emma fed Hope, she slept on her Mommy's chest. Killian wrapped his arm around his wife and she fell asleep on him. He placed his good hand on Hope and rubbed her back. "Hope, you will love your first beach vacation with your family little love."
At three in the morning, Killian brought down all of the luggage to the car, Emma was awake getting her and Hope dressed for their flight. She puts the carrier on already and her backpack full of Hope's supplies and her needs. Allison was awake. "Are you ready Emma?"
"Just about. Hope are you ready to go on your first airplane ride?" Hope coos. "You will be with Mommy, the whole time, I promise." She kisses Hope on the head and holds her. "Is Henry awake?"
"His bedroom light is on."
"Emma!"
"Oh, my Dad is here. He is driving us to the airport."
"Emma, I can hold Hope for now." Emma hands over Hope to Allison and goes downstairs to see her dad. "Good morning, Hope." Hope coos. "I know, it is the morning but is still dark outside."
"Aunt Allison, it is still night. Morning is when the sun comes up."
"You have a good point there Henry."
"Hope, are you excited for your first plane ride?" Hope looked sad.
"Henry, I think your sister is a little nervous still."
"I have an idea. Little Sis, you want to play with me?" Allison hands her over to Henry. Henry takes Hope to his room. Allison brought her luggage to the car, Emma and Killian were arranging the car. "One more luggage."
"I got it, love."
"Allison, you are going with them?"
"Yes, I am Charming."
"Where are Hope and Henry?"
"Henry is calming Hope down."
"I will go get them." Emma returns inside to find Henry with Hope in his room. She smiled watching her kids playing together.
"Hope, I am the tickle monster....I am going to get you...I am going to get you... tick tickle." Hope smiled and happily moved around on her brother's bed.
"Hope, are you having fun with Henry?" She sits on the bed.
"Mom, she was about to cry so I made her happy."
"Yes, Henry. You did. You are going to be very helpful with your sister on this trip."
"Mom, I know you are nervous about Hope's first plane ride. Hope will be happy with you me, aunt Allison and Dad."
"I know."
"We will be helping Hope when she gets upset."
"Yes, you are. I have Hope's Pluto and her quilt in my backpack." She picks up Hope. "Hope, we are going to the airport." She talks to Henry. "Kid, do you have everything you need?"
"Yes, Mom. I have my camera too. I am going to take a lot of pictures of Hope during her first time at the beach."
Emma smiles. "Henry, you are the best." She hugs him.
"I want to see my little sister happy at the beach."
"She will be. Now, we need to go." Henry carried his backpack. Emma carries Hope and locked their house door.
"Love, we are all set."
"Good."
"Hi, Gramps!"
"Henry!" They hug.
"Hope auntie is with us."
"Hi Hope. She looks happier now."
"Yes, Henry cheered her up." She places Hope in her car seat. Emma sits next to Hope. Allison sits next to Emma and Henry sat next to Allison. Killian sat in the front with Charming.
"Dad, thank you for driving us."
"Your welcome, Emma." Henry falls asleep on Allison.
"Emma, Henry is fast asleep."
"What time did you two went to bed?"
"We talked and watched at a movie. We went to bed at 11:00 pm."
"He talks a lot to you."
"Yes, he does. How is Hope?"
"I just need to let her know that she is coming with us."
"Emma, Hope will be fine once we get past airport security, just keep her in the carrier."
"I will, she will be clingy either way." When they reached the airport, Emma placed Hope in the carrier and put the backpack on her.
"Henry, we are here."
Henry wakes up. "Mom, can I get Cinnabon?"
"Yes, you can kid after we get through security." Emma and Killian and Hope shared a luggage bag including the car seat and stroller. Killian got the car seat out of the car. Henry and Allison carried their own luggage. "Killian, I can roll our suitcase."
"Love, you have Hope."
"Mom, I can help."
"Thank you, Henry. Can you carry Hope's car seat?"
"Sure, I can."
"Thanks, kid."
"Love, I got the stroller. Is our luggage only going to check in?"
"Yes. The stroller and Hope's car seat go through airport security."
"Dad, thank you for driving us."
"Your welcome, sweetheart." He hugs her. "Have fun in Florida."
"Thank you."
"I will keep your car at my house."
"Sounds good. Can you call if anything goes wrong?
"Emma, of course, I will. I am sure nothing will go wrong.
"Henry and I have not spoken to Regina in while. Especially, Henry, he is still mad at her. I just want to make sure if.."
"Emma. Your mom told me what happened. I will call you if anything goes wrong. Enjoy your family vacation. Hope, have fun in Florida." He kisses sleeping Hope on the head. He gets into the car and leaves.
"Emma, are you ready?"
"Yes, first check in than security." Emma, Killian, Allison check in all of the luggage.
Hope wakes up crying. "Hope, do you need a change? Killian, before security, I need to change Hope."
"Love, we will wait for you."
"I will go with them, just in case she needs the extra hand." Emma goes to the bathroom to change Hope. Allison followed them. "Emma, you need help?"
"Yes, please get my backpack off?"
"Sure, it is heavy." Emma got the changing mat out and other supplies needed. Emma changes Hope. "Hope you are all clean baby." She places Hope back in her carrier. Allison helps Emma putting the backpack on."Thank you for helping."
"It is no problem, Emma. You got your hands full."
They get in line for security. Hope happily was awake. "Hope, you are happy." She gives Hope kisses. "Yes, you are so happy to be awake so early in the morning."
"Little love, you are being such a good little lass for mommy." He kisses Hope on the head and she smiles.
"Aunt Allison, is airport security lines are supposed to this long?"
"Yes, Henry. That is why we have to come really early."
Hope begins to cry. "Hope, are you hungry?" Emma preps to feed Hope and Killian hand her the cover."Thank you."
"Your welcome, love." Hope latches on and eats from her Mom while in the carrier. "How is feeding her in the carrier?"
"A little uncomfortable but not too bad, as long as I can feed her before we go to security, to keep her happy. Henry, thank you for carrying Hope's car seat."
'Your welcome Mom."
"When we reach security, the car seat and her stroller get x-rayed."
"Got it, love." When Hope was fed. Killian helped Emma burp Hope. Hope falls asleep on top of her Mommy's chest. Emma used the cover of the carrier to cover Hope while she sleeps. When they reached security, Emma and Hope were able to go right through with their belongings. Emma was patted down. Hope was still asleep by the time, Killian, Henry, and Allison got through security. "Mom, can I get Cinnabon now?" Emma and Allison laugh.
"Kid, we need to go to our gate first and then you can Cinnabon." They walk to their gate. Killian and Henry went ahead.
"What is with Henry and Cinnabon?"
"The last time Henry was on the airplane with me, he got a huge Cinnabon roll on the way to New York. When Killian and I return from our babymoon, I bought him a whole box for him. When I gave it to Henry, he was really happy." Hope wakes up. "Hi, baby girl." Hope makes her poop face. "Mommy will change you, sweetie." Allison and Emma find the nearest bathroom. Allison helps Emma taking off her backpack while Emma comforts crying Hope, "Mommy is going to change you now baby." Emma got the supplies she needed and changes Hope's dirty diaper. "You are all cleaned baby." The girls find their gate.
"Love, where were you?"
"Hope needed another change. Let me guess, Henry is at Cinnabon."
"Aye, he is. I also told him to eat healthy too."
"Emma there's a Starbucks nearby."
"Yes. I miss Starbucks. We will be right back." The girls went to the nearest Starbucks. When they waited for their orders, Hope was looking around at everyone. "Are you looking at everyone you see Hope?" Hope coos. Emma smiles.
"I am pretty sure this is the most people Hope has ever seen so far."
"You got that right." They both laughed.
They return to their gate, Henry was watching their bags. "Mom, I am eating healthy. I am saving the Cinnabon for the plane ride."
"Good, kid." Killian returned with his breakfast and coffee.
"How is the little lass?"
"She is enjoying seeing so many people."
"I can hold her."
"Hope, Daddy wants to hold you, sweetie." She hands over their daughter to Killian.
"Little love, are you happy to see so many people in one places?" Hope coos. "Aye, there are so many people in this huge room than in Storybrooke." He sees there plane. He takes Hope to the window. "Hope, that huge hunk of metal is the plane little love. There are seats inside and we fly up in the sky." Emma took pictures of Killian talking to Hope. He pointed the plane to Hope and the sky to Hope. "Are you looking forward seeing the clouds? Like the sugar cloud candy..."
"It is called cotton candy, Killian."
"Thank you, love. I was explaining what the plane was to our little lass."
"Hope, are you listening to Daddy?" Hope coos. "Yes, you are." She gives Hope multiple kisses on her cheek. "You are being a good little girl, Hope." Their flight was announced to be boarding soon. "Hope, time to go back in the carrier." Killian places Hope in her carrier. They return to Allison and Henry who were talking. "Mom, can I switch seats with you. I want to be in the middle of you and Dad."
"Sure, kid."
"Great, you and Hope can have the window seat. Hope will get to see the sky."
"Henry, you care so much for your sister. After we take off, you can read to Hope."
"Yes. Hope you want me to read to you, little sis?" Hope smiles. He kisses Hope's cheeks.
When adults with children were announced, they all went on board together. Killian and Henry left the stroller and car seat before they entered the plane, knowing the workers will put it somewhere safe on the plane. Emma made sure she had what Hope needed, her quilt and pacifier, before putting her backpack underneath her chair. "See, Hope so many people fit on this plane to get too far to drive places, like across the country. You do not need a seat. You are going to be on me, the whole trip."
"Love, do you remember the last time we were on the plane?"
"Yes, I was huge."
"Aye, the little lass was moving around inside of you."
"Yes, she was."
"Aye, while you were sleeping, I was feeling Hope moving around you."
"I thought I felt your hand." She giggles.
"Hope, are you excited for your first plane ride little lass?" Hope coos. "Aye, you are." He kisses Hope on the head. Hope reached out for Allison who was sitting across from them. "Hope, auntie is sitting nearby sweetie."
"Mom, aunt Allison and I can switch seats."
"Are you sure?"
"Yes, Mom. I need to do some summer reading anyways. I can read to Hope after the flight." He talks to his aunt. "Aunt Allison, can we please switch seats?"
"Sure, you want to Henry?"
"Yes, Hope wants you. I can get some summer reading done, and a needed nap."
"Kid, I heard that."
Allison giggles. "Okay, Henry we can switch seats." They switched seats. "Hope, I am here." Hope was happy to see her aunt.
"Lad, you left me with the girls."
"I know. If there is an empty seat, you can come sit next to me."
"Good thinking lad."
Emma and Hope sat in between Allison and Killian. Their flight was getting full of people. Emma held Hope so she stretches her body before being in the carrier for taking off. "That is it, little girl, stretch your cute body."
Allison giggles. "Hope, you are so flexible." Hope reached to Allison. Emma hands her to Allison.
"Hope, are you excited to see the sky?" Hope coos. She let Hope sit on her lap. "Emma, Hope's head is getting stronger, soon she will be able to sit up."
"Awe. Hope you are getting stronger." Hope grabs her Mommy's finger. "Don't worry you will do a lot of tummy time on the beach." She talks to Allison, "When was the last time you took an airplane?"
"When I moved to New York from Chicago, before I met Ted. How about you?"
"When I was 8 months pregnant with her and she moved a lot inside of me. After we came back, I ended up in the emergency from over exhausting myself from the trip and was put on bedrest. I was just happy Hope was still growing healthy in my body." Hope coos and looks up at her Mommy. "Yes, I am talking about you my little buttercup."
"Emma, Hope is happy and healthy. She loves her whole family."
"Yes, she does. Hope are you happy that auntie Allison is with us?"
Hope smiles and reaches for Allison. They were both in awe. Allison gives Hope her finger and kisses it. "Auntie Allison loves you, Hope."
The flight was full. When they announced the plane was ready for taking off, Emma placed Hope back in her carrier and gave Hope her pacifier.
"Allison, the pacifier will work?"
"Yes, it should. If not Hope's ears will hurt."
"I do not want to be the parent of the child who is crying the whole ride."
"Love, Hope will be fine. Look at her, she is lying in your chest sucking her pacifier."
"If she starts crying you will walk around with her on the plane."
"Aye, I will in order to keep our little lass happy. For now, she looks comfy on you love." Henry was asleep with a sleep mask and a neck pillow before take off. Killian chuckles. "Henry is asleep already."
"Did he plan this to switch seats?"
"Maybe the lad did."
"Emma, he did not ask me in advance to switch seats."
"My sneaky son."
"Don't you mean our sneaky pirate swan?"
Emma and Allison both laughed. "You got that right." Their plane took off, Emma made sure Hope pacifier was in her mouth. "Hope, we are up in the air, we are in the sky."
"Love, she is gripping you."
"Hope, you are with Mommy baby girl. You are safe." She kisses Hope on the head and rubs her small hands to help Hope feel safe.
Allison gets Pluto from Emma's backpack. "Hope, auntie has your Pluto." She plays with Hope with Pluto doll making Hope smile. Hope did not want to hold her Pluto. Hope falls asleep on her Mommy's chest with her hands on her Mommy. "Allison, thank you for cheering Hope up."
"Your welcome. I am happy that I made her smile. When she is nervous, she just wants her Mommy." She kisses Hope on the head. "I know Hope will play with me a lot during this vacation."
"Yes, Hope will play with all of us. For now, she feels safe with me." She kisses Hope on the head.
"Love, she knows you make her feel safe."
"She certainly does." Emma sleeps on Killian's shoulder as Allison slept against the wall of the window seat. When the airplane went into turbulence, Hope begins to cry.
"Little love it is okay, Hope. The plane is bumpy that is all lass."
Emma wakes up. "Hope, it is okay baby." She hugs Hope's little body. "Mommy has you, Hope." Killian hands over Hope's quilt. Emma wrapped the quilt around her daughter. She kisses Hope on the head and whispering, "You are alright baby. Mommy got you. Shh...shhh..." Killian rubs Emma's back as she was comforting their daughter. When the turbulence stopped. "Hope, it is over. No more bumpy plane." She talks to Killian, "I think Hope needs her daddy and daughter time."
"Aye, love. I think Hope needs her time with me." They kiss. She takes Hope out of her carrier and hands her over to Killian. He knew Emma needed to relax for a little while after comforting Hope for a long time and Hope needed time with him, which he enjoyed. Emma slept on her husband's shoulder.
"Hope did I ever told you how I drove the ship during many rough waters on the Jolly Roger." Hope looks at her Daddy with her matching blue eyes as him and coos. "Well, there was a dark stormy night. There was heavy rain with thunder and lightning. Your Daddy was telling the crew what to do and I was able to steer the Jolly Roger out of the storm. Lass, your Daddy is a survivor, little love." Hope coos. "Yes, that means I can through anything and live."
"Killian." Allison passes the Pluto doll to him.
"Hope, look what auntie Allison gave me, Pluto." He gives it to his daughter and she grabs her Pluto. "You love your Pluto." Hope coos. "Aye, Hope. I know." He played with Hope until started crying. "Little love. Are you hungry?"
Emma wakes up. "Is Hope okay?"
"Aye, love she is hungry." Emma preps to feed her, by getting the cover on. Emma feeds Hope.
"You were hungry sweetie. You are being such a good girl for your very first plane ride." She kisses Hope on the head and Hope placed her hand on Emma's chest, which makes Emma smile. "Yes, I love you to Hope." After Hope was full and burped, "Hope we have to be quiet, auntie Allison is asleep." Hope coos. "Yes, sweetie. Mommy can play with you." They quietly played their special game, which makes Hope smile. Killian took pictures of them bonding together. When the plane was about to descent in Florida, Emma gave Hope her pacifier to suck on. "Hope we are in Florida." Hope coos.
"Little love we are going to live by the ocean." Hope smiles and moves around in her carrier. They both laugh.
"She certainly takes after you captain."
"Aye, Hope certainly does. She is my little pirate princess after all." Emma giggles. Thier plane lands on the ground.
Allison wakes up from her nap. "We are in Florida?"
"Yes, we are."
"How was Hope on her first flight?"
"She got a little afraid during the turbulence that she was happy afterward with spending time with her Daddy."
"Lad. We are in Florida?"
Henry stretches his arms and takes off his sleep mask. "Already?"
"Aye, lad you were out like a lightbulb before we took off."
"Yes, I was tired."
As they were waiting in line to get off the plane, Hope began to cry in her carrier. Emma knew Hope needed a change. "I am afraid this is going to happen."
"Emma, what is wrong?"
"Hope needs a change and we cannot get through the line."
"Emma, when we get off you can change her."
"I just hate to be the parents with the crying baby."
"Love, do not look at the glares." Emma sighs.
"You are right." She talks to Hope. "Hope, Mommy will change your diaper once we get off the plane." She kisses Hope on the head. "We are almost off the plane sweetie." She bounces Hope around as they moved off the plane. As soon as Emma got off the plane with Hope, she rushes to the nearest bathroom "Hope, Mommy is going to change you in a minute sweetie." Emma finds a line to the bathroom, she cut the line, "Excuse me. I have to get to the baby changing area." Allison follows them. "I am with them." She finds them in the baby changing area. "Emma, you need some help?"
"Yes, thank you. Can you get her changing pad?" Allison placed the changing pad on the baby changing station. Emma placed Hope on the changing pad and took her onesie off. "Hope you need a clean diaper." Allison passed Emma a clean diaper after Emma cleaned off Hope with baby wipes and baby powder. "You are all cleaned, Hope." She kisses her daughter who stopped crying. Allison threw out the dirty diaper. When they were walking out, "Allison, thank you for helping me in there, especially with her crying and everyone looking. I would not know what to do without you here."
"It is no problem, Emma." She talks to Hope. "Hope, are you happy now that you are all clean?" Hope coos.
"Hope, let's go find Daddy and Henry." They found the boys at the carousel with Hope's car seat and stroller waiting for them. "Killian, I am sorry that I had to rush off the plane, Hope needed a change."
"Love it is okay. Hope needed to be changed and she was crying very loudly. Henry and I have Hope's car seat and her stroller."
Once their luggage was all arrived, Killian and Emma had to get their rented car. They had to wait for their car, Hope was getting fussy. "Emma, I can hold Hope for a little while."
"Hope, Auntie Allison wants to hold you."
Allison gets Hope from Emma. "Hope, I know you are tired. We had a very long day so far, but we are here in Florida." She bounces Hope around and tries to calm her down.
"Aunt Allison, I can read Hope a story. It can calm her down." They sit together and Henry takes his storybook out of his backpack.
"Henry, you take the book everywhere?"
"Yes, I do. I have a feeling this will Hope my little sis." He turns to a story. "Once upon a time, there was a princess named Aurora..." After the story, Hope has calmed down and went to sleep. Their rented car was ready for them. Emma and Killian packed the car. Emma placed Hope's car seat in and buckled sleeping Hope. Emma drove with Killian sitting next to her. The beach house is 2-hour drive but they buy groceries on the way. Emma drove them to Walmart. The boys went to the food section with a list of food supplies that Emma gave Killian. Emma carried Hope in her carrier who was sound asleep and walking with Allison. They stopped by the beach section.
"Emma,I can get toy buckets and shovels for us to use."
Emma giggles. "I think Hope is a little too young to play in the sand."
"Yes. I promised her that I will help her to build a sandcastle with Henry."
Emma smiles. "I am pretty sure Hope will love that. Knowing her she will love the ocean. Does baby's need to wear suntan lotion?"
"Yes, Emma. Babies cannot get too much sun."
"I have a beach hat for her to wear and there is an umbrella to rent too."
"Emma, there are little tents that we can buy for Hope to do tummy time in the shade. You can also use your cover at the beach."
"I never had to breastfeed after swimming in the ocean."
"We can get water bottles to rinse your breast to clean them before feeding her."
"Allison, I am so happy you are on this trip with us."
Allison giggles. "I am happy to help you and Hope." Emma and Allison got a little cabana for Hope to be in the shade on the beach and Allison got plastic buckets and shovels for them to use at the beach. Once they were all ready, they went to check out. Hope begins to cry. "Hope, are you hungry baby?" She talks to Killian. "Killian, I am going to feed Hope before we drive."
"Love, eat something too. I am going to drive the rest of the way."
"Mom, are you okay?"
"Yes, Henry. I need something to eat and Hope needs to be fed before we drive to the beach house." Emma finds a spot to feed Hope. She preps to feed Hope and covers her up. Emma ate a sandwich that Killian bought for her at Subway. Emma was feeling better once she ate her meatball sub as Hope was eating from her. Henry came up to her. "Hey, kid."
"Hi, Mom. Aunt Allison and Killian are loading the car. How is Hope?"
She looks at her daughter. "She is eating away."
"How about you Mom?"
"Henry, I am eating now too. I needed something to eat and need to sleep a little more."
"Mom, Dad is driving us the rest of the way to the beach house.I am going to sit in front to help him with the GPS. You can sleep and be near Hope and Aunt Allison."
"Kid, I am happy your aunt is with us she has been so helpful so far. Did you know what she bought?"
"Yes, the beach buckets and shovels."
"Yes, she did. She also recommended a cabana a little tent for Hope to be in for shade and her tummy time or nap time."
"If Hope is like Dad, Hope will be in the ocean."
"Yes, your sister will love the ocean. She cannot be in the sun too long."
"Mom, we all will take turns watching Hope."
"I know that. She is with all of the people who she loves and trust."
"Yes, she is Mom." Hope was full.
"Henry do you want to burp her?"
"Sure." Henry burps Hope as Emma puts the cover away in the diaper bag."You can burp loud Hope." Emma giggles. "Hope, we need to get back in the car to go to the beach house." Emma sat in the back of the car with Hope and Allison as Henry sat in the front of the car with Killian, helping with the GPS. There was traffic on the way to the beach house, Emma and Allison talked a lot until Hope began to cry. "Hope, I know you want to be out of your car seat. We are not there yet, sweetie." Hope cries louder. Emma rubs Hope's hands and sings,"Hush Now, Don't be scared,
Through this tide of darkness. Shadows may march, Thunders may roar, But peace will soon prevail. Through our land, This sacred land, Nightmares sprite confusion, But stand your ground, Until you've found, The strength to light your way." Hope stops crying and stares at her Mommy with her big blue eyes and smiles."You love me singing to you baby?" Hope coos. "Yes, I love singing to you, sweetie." She kisses Hope on the head and Hope grabs her Mommy's face, which makes Emma and Allison both smile. Emma plays with Hope their special game. Allison took pictures of Emma and Hope mother and daughter bonding. They arrived at their beach house, which was grey and big, across from the beach. "Hope we are here." She unbuckles Hope from her car seat and takes her out. Allison and Henry begin to unload the car. "Love, this place looks great already."
"Yes. This will be a fun and relaxing trip." Hope reaches her arms to the ocean. "Killian, look Hope wants to go to the water."
"Aye, Hope you are a pirate like Daddy, who loves the ocean."
"Before we take her to the beach we need to unload the car and put the groceries away."
"You are right, love. Hope needs to change into her bathing suit."
"Yes, her new bathing suit and her swim diaper." Emma gets Hope's diaper bag and luggage and carried into the house. Hope begins to cry. "Hope, do not cry. Look at the nice house we are staying in sweetie. Mommy needs to change your outfit so you can get wet." Emma finds the master bedroom upstairs with a crib for Hope. "Hope, we have a pretty room." Emma can hear Henry talking to Allison about how nice the beach house was. Emma got Hope's swim diaper and her Ariel bathing suit and her beach hat. She changed Hope's outfit. "Hope, you look ready to go to the ocean." Hope smiles. "Yes, we are going to the beach." Emma changed into a bikini with a cover, covering her bikini. She lotioned up Hope and herself. Allison was dressed for the beach went to see Emma and Hope. "Emma, I love this house. I am in the room next door and Henry is across the hall."
"Me too. It is perfect for us." She holds Hope.
"Hope, are you ready to go in the ocean?" Hope smiles. They both giggled. "She is ready for her first swim."
"Yes, she is."
"The bathing suit fits her."
"Yes, it does." Killian and Henry were in the kitchen finishing putting the groceries away. "Killian, Hope is ready for the ocean." Killian looks at his wife and daughter who was ready for the beach. "Little love, you are ready for the ocean." He talks to Henry. "Lad. We are done here. Go get ready. We can go to the beach together."
"Yes, Dad."
"Killian, there are beach chairs too I saw in the closet."
"Aye. we need those too."
Henry quickly got ready and brought down with him his camera. "Mom, Dad I am ready."
"Lad, you and I are going to carry the beach chairs." Killian and Henry carried the beach chairs, Allison carried Henry's camera. Once they were on the beach they set up a spot close to the ocean as possible. Hope began to fuss. "Hope, Mommy, and Daddy are going to take you in the ocean together, sweetie. Killian, someone is very excited for her first swim."
"Aye, Hope is very excited." Emma hands over Hope to her husband. "Hope, you and I are going to get wet little lass." Hope smiles. Killian walks to the water with Hope.
"Aunt Allison thank you for holding my camera."
"You are welcome, Henry. Be careful, you do not want it to get wet."
"I will be careful. I am not missing Hope's first time in the ocean." Emma, Henry, and Allison followed Killian and Hope. He stood up and got Hope to stand and get wet. Henry took pictures of Hope in the ocean. "Hope, are you having fun in the ocean little sis?" Hope smiles and moves her legs around as the waves were hitting her little body. "I will take as a yes." He takes pictures of their Dad smiling. He sits in the water holding Hope who moving around excitedly. "Hope, when you get bigger, Mommy and I will put you in swimming lessons little lass." He kisses Hope on the head.
Emma sits next to her husband and their daughter. "Hope you look like you are having so much much in the water." Hope smiles. "Yes, you love the ocean like your Daddy," Hope responded to her by moving around. Emma giggles. Henry took pictures of his parents and sister together loving the time together with Hope's first time at the beach. Hope begins to fuss. "Love, I think she wants you."
"Hope, are you having fun in the ocean." Emma holds her daughter in the water. Hope smiles at her Mommy.
Allison and Henry were swimming in the ocean further than where they were sitting at since Hope is very small. "Killian, Henry and Allison are getting along."
"Yes, they are love." He looks at their daughter. "Hope, you are loving the ocean so far?" Hope coos. "That is my little pirate." He kisses Hope on the head. He wraps his hook arm around his wife and daughter.
"I am loving this vacation so far."
"I too love. Hope is happy with us, her big brother with her and her favorite auntie."
"Yes, I am so happy Allison is here with us. She has helped me so much already and gave me tips on how to have a newborn at the beach. Allison loves spending time with both of the kids."
"Aye, love. She is a member of our small family." Hope coos. Emma and Killian both smile at their daughter.
"Hope you are happy auntie is on vacation with us. I know you love the ocean sweetie." She kisses Hope on the head. Hope cries. "Hope, are you hungry sweetie?" Emma takes Hope out of the ocean with Killian following them. He holds Hope as Emma prepared to breastfeed her. Hope latches on quickly with a towel covering Hope. He sits next to his wife. "Are you enjoying yourself, love?"
"Yes, I am. I am looking forward to tomorrow so we can enjoy the beach again with our family."
"Me too, love." He wrapped his arm around his wife and daughter. They watch Henry and Allison swim and body surf, having fun together as the sun was setting.
"This is all I ever wanted a family vacation with all of the people I love together."
"You have it, Emma."
"Yes, we do have it together, Killian." They kiss. Emma puts her shoulder on her husband as they watched Allison and Henry in the ocean, while Hope was happily eating from her. This is what Emma all she ever dreamed about, family time together as a whole.