Together

Big Sister

*Feels ahead :)

Anna Elizabeth sleepily walked from her room to the kitchen table with a book in her hand. As soon as she sat down, she looked around and then asked, "Uncle Killian, where's Aunt Emma?"

"She is trying on bridesmaid dresses with Aunt Mary Margaret and Regina," Killian answered.

At his answer, the small blonde began to pout, so Killian asked, "What's wrong, love?"

"I wanted to read my school book to Liam, Uncle Killian," Anna Elizabeth answered.

Killian then went and sat down beside her. He ran his hand through her hair as he said, "That's a lovely idea, Anna Elizabeth, and I'm sure you can read it to him when Aunt Emma gets home."

Anna Elizabeth nodded before she brought the book to Killian's face and asked, "Do you think he'll like the Tale of Peter Rabbit?"

"I'm sure he will, love. It's a very good book," Killian told her.

"You've read it, Uncle Killian?"

"Yes, love. It's the first book I remember that my mother read to me when I was little boy," Killian said.

Anna Elizabeth smiled as she questioned, "Don't I have her name, Uncle Killian?"

Killian smiled back at her as he replied, "Yes, you do. As soon as your daddy knew he was going to have a little girl, he knew he wanted to name you after our mother."

"Just like you and Aunt Emma named Liam after Daddy and Uncle David?"

"That's right, Anna Elizabeth," Killian answered as he stroked those blonde curls.

Anna Elizabeth nodded before she asked, "Will you take me to the park, Uncle Killian?"

Killian smiled because he knew that question was coming. He then answered, "I will, love. But first, you have to eat breakfast."

"Why do I always have to eat?" Anna Elizabeth asked.

Killian tried not to laugh as he told her, "Because, love, food gives you the energy you need to play at the park. And it also makes you a healthy little girl. Don't you want that, Anna Elizabeth?"

Anna Elizabeth nodded before she pointed out, "I'm seven, Uncle Killian. I'm not little."

Killian smiled because she had been telling him that for the last three years, and she would probably continue to do so. Because in his mind, no matter how old she got, she would always be his little girl.

He then answered her, "I always seem to forget that, don't I?" as he chuckled. He then continued, "How about some Fruit Loops, love?"

Anna Elizabeth shook her head no before she asked, "Can you make eggs and bacon, Uncle Killian?"

"Of course, love," Killian answered before he questioned, "Would you like to help?"

Anna Elizabeth's eyes widened with excitement as she nodded. She then sprinted off toward the kitchen with Killian right behind her.

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As soon as Killian and Anna Elizabeth arrived at the park, she motioned to one of the benches and yelled, "It's Jane!"

"Who's Jane, love?" Killian questioned.

Anna Elizabeth looked at him as if he should already know that as she answered, "My friend, Uncle Killian. She is in my class."

"Is she a new student, love?" Killian asked.

Anna Elizabeth nodded before she said, "She's from England, Uncle Killian. Do you think you know her mommy?"