"What did you say?" Jefferson demanded of Ruby after she gave him his tea
"I just heard that Emma got into a car accident and was taken to the hospital. Her mom and dad rushed out of here not half an hour ago," Ruby said wondering why Jefferson would be worried about Snow and Charming's daughter.
He gulped down his scalding tea and ran out nearly knocking over Archie in the process.
"Sorry Doc, in a rush."
"What was that about Ruby?" Archie asked sitting down
Meanwhile…
"Is she going to be alright?" Snow asked Dr. Whale as he came out of the operating room
"She came through with flying colors and is in Recovery, I'll let you know when you can see her," he said turning.
This explanation pacified Snow, but not David and he grabbed Whale's arm pulling him out of earshot.
"What is it you're not telling us?"
"I'm just worried about that bump on her head, David. Otherwise she's absolutely fine."
During this confab Jefferson ran in looking more rumpled than usual and went straight to the desk.
"Emma Swan, please."
The nurse at the desk jumped at the sight of him, not quite sure what to say.
"Er…Doctor Whale?" she stammered
"Yes nurse?" he asked interrupting his conversation with David
"This gentleman wants to see an Emma Swan…"
Dr. Whale glanced up and caught sight of Jefferson impatiently tapping his foot. He excused himself and walked over.
"Jefferson what are you doing here?" Whale demanded," I thought Emma and her folks hated you for the, you know…"
"That's all in the past Doc besides I'm really worried about her," Jefferson said wringing his hands.
"Ok I'll see what I can do."
Dr. Whale went back over to the Charmings and explained his request, surprised that they agreed readily.
"Well…"
"They have no problem with you seeing her and like I told them it will be a bit before she's allowed visitors."
"Ok, thanks," Jefferson replied and walked over to Snow and David.
"Your highnesses," he said bowing.
"Jefferson what took you so long to get here?" Snow asked giving him a bear hug so tight he had to "tap" out in order to get a breath, "Oh I'm sorry."
"It's ok your hig—"
"What have I told you call me Snow."
He nodded in agreement and walked with her to the waiting room.
"I just heard about it from Ruby and ran from the diner."
"Goodness, no wonder you look more windblown than usual."
They continued their conversation until David joined them and sat down to wait.
A/N: A little different I'll admit, but just wanted to see how this turns out, please read and review