God Only Knows

In Alternative Universe, where Hook takes Cora with himself back from the Underworld, he helps her come clean to the citizens of Storybrooke by singing a song with her. "God Only Knows" by For King&Country& Dolly Parton is a magical song which I recommend. For some reason the first time I heard it, I instantly pictured Cora and Hook singing and recognizing themselves in the lyrics&music, which is why I wrote this. :)

Enjoy and do leave me your opinions. :)

'Granny's' was as full as ever, on a rainy Tuesdays night. All the heroes and villains had gathered for dinner and drinks as per usual, but a certain former Queen of Hearts was having trouble with making her way inside the small restaurant.

Cora Mills stood in the shadows under her baroque umbrella, as the cold raindrops fell sadly around her.

Her past, her present, her future... She had reunited with her two daughters for a very short, but precious time, and had moved on, ready for the darkest fate ... Ready to burn in hell for all her sins, but contrary of her expectations, the light had opened before her eyes. It had absolved her and later when her old friend had arrived, he had been able to take her back with him.

Back to the world of the living, back to Storybrooke...

And Cora was thankful, but now that she was here, she was once again having cold feet about confronting everyone. How would they react to her coming back? Living a second life wasn't easy, she had to make sure to never make the same mistakes. She had to remember that having her family was enough.

"Still standing here, mate?"- she felt the familiar hook on her shoulder and turned around to smile weakly at the handsome pirate. "Let's get in. Some people can't wait to see us again."

"I'm sure they can't wait to see you."- Cora pursed her red lips in a lorn twinkle. "Me, not so much. I'm nobody's favorite, I..."

"You're overthinking it, your Majesty."- Hook snorted. "Zeus didn't let you come with me for a second life to spend it in overthinking. Now, get ahold of yourself and get ready to sing with me. Shall we?"

Cora chuckled uncertainly, but still locked arms with him and started walking. The pirate's words could often be reassuring. She just had to believe in them and in herself.

The small restaurant was packed, but they had expected his arrival. Killian saw Emma's happy face, sitting among the Charmings, Regina and Zelena.

Everything needed for the musical accompaniment, from the equipment to the microphones, was also ready. When the pirate had promised them a show, David had heartily undertaken to arrange everything needed for the event, together with the Dwarves.

After all, it was not everyday that the Pirate showed them his artistic side.
The applause and everyone's attention marked the beginning of the impromptu concert.

Hook felt a little silly, but still, he was doing all this for a friend. What was more, that friend happened to be a very important lady. He had to make sure she'd be given a fair new start in Storybrooke. By the time the music started, he had completely forgotten his stage-fright:

Killian: Wide awake while the world is sound asleepin'
Too afraid of what might show up while you're dreamin'
Nobody, nobody, nobody sees you
Nobody, nobody would believe you

Snow could swear she had heard Emma gasp at how beautiful her boyfriend's voice sounded in this tender, but fierce song. But it could've been David's exclamation too, the mother of two couldn't tell for sure.