This story was inspired from the photo stills of episode 3x15 "Quiet Minds" that have been floating all over the internet.

Also, there are some spoilers if you haven't seen 3x14.

It should also be noted that I have never seen The Wizard of Oz, so I'm kind of guessing on some parts.


After the incident in the forest, Emma and David headed back to the police station. Once they got inside, an awkward silence filled the air, Emma however, did not seem to notice. The silence ended when David said, "So I guess you should know not much happened during the appointment with the midwife in case you were wondering". Emma clearly had more on her mind as she was listening to David, but she got the gist of what he said. When Emma responded all she said was, "Oh yeah?" David was concerned about Emma's feelings but went on to explain how the mid wife was caring and even made tea for them during the appointment. Emma blurted out, "WOAH wait a minute…when the hell did Mary Margaret get tea? She doesn't drink tea!" David was surprised by Emma's sudden outburst and told her to relax it was just green tea. About five or ten minutes passed and Emma jumped up from her desk and yelled that the mid wife has to be the Wicked Witch.

David and Emma raced to the apartment to see Zelena putting her hand on Snow's swollen stomach. Both David and Emma were concerned, but knew they couldn't just go and start accusing Zelena of being the Wicked Witch. After Zelena left, Snow could sense something was wrong and told Charming and Emma to sit. Charming started off, "Snow we're concerned about who this mid wife really is…I mean we didn't even know her before we lost that year…" Emma grew frustrated with the way David wasn't just getting to the point, " Look Mom…what Dav—Dad is trying to say is that we think Zelena is the Wicked Witch." Snow thought both Charming and Emma were being irrational but let them explain.

Charming explained what happened in the forest, specifically what happened with his sword and how now the Wicked Witch has his "courage". Snow interrupted Charming, "What could she possibly want with a baby who hasn't even been born yet?" Emma realized Snow probably wasn't up to date with most movies, so she explained, "The Wicked Witch is the one who took the Lions courage, the Scarecrows brain, and the Tin Mans heart." Both Snow and Charming were not quite following Emma's theory, so she continued, "If this witch already had Dad's courage, I can only assume she wants my siblings brain or heart..." Emma then tried to lighten the mood, "...and we probably know she doesn't want its brain since Regina calls you guys the two idiots." Snow's eyes were slightly watering but she couldn't help but smile through the uncertainty of it all. Charming then started to think of Henry and how he has the heart of the truest believer, but what does the unborn child of Snow and Charming have…a heart made from true love.

Charming stepped out of the apartment to get some fresh air after realizing how important his offspring is to the Wicked Witch. Emma was concerned for both her parents as well as her sibling and hugged Mary Margaret then went to talk to David…


TBC…maybe. Maybe this will inspire other people to continue with my little theory.

I'm more of a research paper type of writer.

**Update** - I wrote this around 1:30 - 2:30 am so I wanted to correct some errors I saw today.