Walking into the café, Oliver looked back. In the convertible Felicity was leaning back and sleeping. He knew he should wake her but she looked so at peace. Finally deciding it was safe he let the door close behind him and headed towards the counter. The place was nearly empty except for the nice looking old women behind the counter. She looked up and smiled at him warmly. It had been quite some time since Oliver had received a warm welcome anywhere. He smiled back and headed towards the counter.
"Your new in town" said the women behind the counter. "It's been a long time since we have had someone new in town and someone as handsome as you at that." Oliver laughed, "thank you and yes my fiancé and I are passing through." Oliver knew he shouldn't be calling Felicity that because he hadn't technically asked her and she was still a little ticked off about what happened in Nanda Parbot but he couldn't help it. He said that every time he talked to someone and she wasn't near. The last thing he bought in Starling was a beautiful gold and silver ring with Felicity's name on it and it's been burning a hole in his pocket since.
Waiting patiently the older women let her patron gaze through the thoughts in his own head. She had seen that look before on many a customer's face and she always let them wonder because if she didn't who would. He was a looker though. Definitely not from anywhere around there but she knew his journey to the little café was no coincidence. It never was. You don't end up in Granny's café for no reason at all. She smiled. Maybe this gentleman and his lovely fiancé are the answer to some of the problems going on in Storybrooke lately.
Oliver lingered in thought a few more minutes and then snapped back into reality. "I'm so sorry" Oliver said. "Its ok taking time to think is a good thing and more young people should follow your example" Granny said. Oliver smiled. No one has ever said that. Most people tell him that he was nowhere near what a role model is. "Thank you that means a lot to me" he said and started looking at the menu board. Granny just smiled and let him look. "Can I have two hot chocolates to go please" Oliver said politely. Granny shook her head and started making the drinks.
Granny handed the young man his drinks. Oliver reached into his pocket to pull out his wallet when the women said "it's on the house. I am sure I will see you soon" she said smiling. Thanking the women Oliver headed back to the car. Felicity was still asleep and he was getting tired. He put the drinks in the cup holder and went back inside. "I'm back" he said with a big grin. Granny just smiled back and waited. "Do you know where the closest hotel is" Oliver asked. Granny smiled wide and said "I happen to rent rooms upstairs if you need a place." Oliver was shocked but replied that he would like that. Granny motioned him over and said "my name is Granny and your welcome to stay as long as you need. Its $20/wk. and you can have one meal on the house each night". Oliver couldn't believe how cheap it was. "We would be honored to stay at your place" he said. Granny and Oliver took care of the paperwork and she handed Oliver the keys.
Happy that it was simple Oliver pulled the car around to the parking space for their room and shook Felicity gently. "Felicity, oh Felicity" Oliver said. "Wake up sleepy head we are going to stay in town for a while so we can rest up". Moaning, Felicity stretched and looked at him. "Where are we" she asked. "We are in Storybrooke" Oliver replied. "I saw the name on the sign as we entered and we are going to be staying at a nice inn called Granny's and get this the owners name is Granny." Felicity had never heard of Storybrooke but Oliver seemed ok with it so she just shook her head and got out of the car. "She also gave us those hot chocolates on the house" Oliver said still with the smile in his voice. She was glad to see him so happy. "Let's get our stuff inside and then we can look around" Felicity said. Oliver smiled at her and the started unloading their luggage.