The guys met Emma, Mary Margaret and Regina outside of the townhall. Since it was such a small town, Regina was going to be the one handling the legal aspect.

Henry was talking to Killian when he spotted Emma walking towards them. His face broke out into a bright grin.

"Emma!" Henry ran over and hugged her. "You look so pretty."

She hugged back. "Thanks, Kid. You look very handsome yourself." She smiled at him, glad to have her son with her.

Killian turned and looked at Emma. He was speechless when he took in her dress. He thought she looked stunning. She just had on a simple light pink, sleeveless dress that hugged her perfectly. She kept her hair down and curled it, the front pulled back from her eyes in a braid.

Emma looked up from Killian and met his eyes, giving him a shy smile. A blush crept onto her cheeks as she took in his reaction.

He smiled back at her. "Swan.. You look.." He said softly, unable to put his thoughts into the right words.

"I know." She said softly. "You look handsome.." She stepped closer and straightened his tie a little.

He pressed a kiss to her forehead. "Are you ready for this, Darling?"

Emma nodded a little. "I think I am.." She laced her fingers with his. She was nervous, this was a big commitment, to a guy she was not even sure she liked.

Killian stood next to her in front of Regina, holding her hand. Emma reached for his prosthetic and held onto that too. Most of the tension left her body when she looked up into Killian's deep blue eyes. He gave her a gentle smile, trying to reassure her- and himself- that this would all work out in the end.

As Regina gave them the typical speech, he observed the looks on her parents' faces, Mary Margaret with a loving grin, leaning against her husband. They were so happy for their daughter. He started to get a guilty feeling in his gut.

Killian swallowed thickly, closing his eyes briefly. Emma noticed his reaction, and asked Regina to stop for a moment.

"Kil.. Look at me. It's just me.." She said softly. He opened his eyes, blue meeting green. She moved her hand to his cheek. "Are you okay?"

He gave her a small smile and nodded slightly. "I um.. I..I don't know, Emma. I'm sorry." He whispered.

"You alright there, Brother?" Liam knew Killian wanted this, something must be seriously wrong for him to get nervous like this.

Killian glanced at him, and swallowed again. "Um, not exactly.. There's something I need to tell you. All of you. Before we go any further."

They all watched him curiously. Emma shook her head at him, trying to tell him not to do this.

"Killian, stop.." She drew his gaze back to her. "You really don't have to-" Emma started but he cut her off.

"No, Emma. I do. I can't lie to your family.. I can't ruin your life." He sighed. "I'm sorry, Love. I have to."

"Why would you be ruining Emma's life, Killian?" Mary Margaret asked, confused.

"I haven't been completely honest with all of you. As you know I'm not a citizen of your wonderful country.. And this past week the extension I filed for my Work Visa was denied. So instead of get sent to a place full of bad memories and I no longer consider home, I forced Emma to play along and marry me." Killian admitted softly.

Emma closed her eyes and sighed. She still had a hold on his hand, her grip tightening in his subconsciously. She had been okay with this, she did not want to lose him. Everyone else was in shock, speechless at his confession.

"You didn't force me, you've given me many chances to get out." Emma said softly. "I told you that it didn't matter, Killian." She looked at him sadly.

"I knew it. I hate that I was right, because I just want you to be happy.." Liam said softly. "But, Killian, we still have a bit of time.. If we fly back to Boston as soon as we can, and you admit this was fake, Emma won't face the punishment. I know you want to keep her safe." Liam told him.

Killian nodded. "Aye.. Let's go, Liam. Emma can't get in trouble for this, not when all of it was completely my fault."

He smiled sadly at her. "I'm so sorry, Swan.. This is for the best. I have to do what's best for you. You deserve to be with someone you chose to be with." He kissed her forehead. "Thank you for going along with this as long as you did.." He whispered.

Emma nodded slightly and got a key to the house from her father. She wanted to say something, anything, but the words were stuck in her throat. She could not do anything but watch him walk away from her.

She bit her lip as he and Liam walked away from her. She found herself missing him more with every step he took. When did he become someone so important to her?

David folded his arms over his chest. "Emma. I knew that he was bad news. I'm going to track him down and kill him. You deserve better." He wanted to go after Killian for lying to them, but was stopped by his wife's hand on his arm.

Emma shook her head, her gaze still focused on the door they had just left through. "Don't, Dad. Don't blame Killian." She told him softly. "It's not his fault."

David sighed, but listened to his daughter. Mary Margaret smiled sadly at Emma, she could read the emotions in Emma's eyes. She knew Emma loved Killian, that she was in love with Killian.

Henry came up and wrapped his arms around her waist and hugged her tightly. "I liked Killian.. I'm sorry that he did that. I don't want you to be sad."

She broke out of the trance she had been in and looked down at Henry, brushing his hair back. "It's alright, Henry. I liked Killian too. But it's fine.. I'm not too sad." She kissed his forehead. She thought it was sweet that Henry was trying to comfort her.

Emma kept Henry in her arms."I think.. I think I want to catch a flight home tonight, is that okay, Mom?" She asked softly, looked up to her. "I know I promised I'd stay, and I love you, all of you, but.. I just want some time alone.."

Mary Margaret nodded. "Of course, Sweetie.. But, I have to know.. It's obvious he loves you, do you love him too?"

Emma closed her eyes. "I don't know, Mom.. I really don't know." She sighed. "This weekend he's been a completely different person. But.. I think I might.."

Her mother wiped a tear from Emma's cheek and kissed her forehead. "I've never seen you as happy as you have been this weekend. I know you can't see it, but I know you love him. And I think that is great, you opened yourself to him."

David shook his head. "She can't love him. He forced her to lie to the government for him." He snapped angrily.

"Don't you know that you can't force Emma to do anything that she doesn't want to do?" Regina asked him.

David sighed. "If you love him, Emma.. I guess I support you. I know we're not as close as we should be, but you'll always be my princess, and I'll always be on your side.."

Leo smiled. "We need to get Emma to the airport! To stop him from leaving."

Emma smiled at her brother. "Who knew my little brother was a romantic?" She teased him.

He rolled his eyes. "Am not!"

Emma kissed Henry's head. "It was great seeing you, Henry. I love you so much, but I've got to go, okay? You call me anytime, and I'll talk with your mom about you coming to visit me."

He nodded. "Okay. You just need to believe in yourself, Mom. And it'll work out with Killian. I love you, Mom." He smiled.

She nodded a little. Regina left with Henry and Emma, her parents, and Leo went home. Emma hoped Killian would still be there, but he was not.

He left a note on her pillow. She picked it up and read it.

Swan,

I had to write something quickly for you. I'm sorry that I dragged you into this mess in the first place. I can't let you give up everything just so I don't have to leave the country.

I was selfish and a right git. I don't expect you to forgive me, but I will always feel guilty about dragging you into my problems. I'm a coward, and you deserve to have the world.

You're a brilliant woman, Emma. And I'm so happy I got to know the real you. Maybe I'll see you again in a few months.

I love you, Emma Swan.

Killian

Emma wiped her cheeks. She hated that he just left. She knew in that moment that she truly loved him, and she knew exactly how much he loved her.

Emma was shoving her stuff into her suitcase when she saw one of his sweaters draped over the desk chair. She picked it up, and slid it on, enveloped in a scent that was purely Killian.

Sorry this took so long! I hope you're liking the story!