Storybrooke has never seemed so scary and I've defeated Peter Pan, a dragon, and the Wicked Witch. But here I am afraid of Granny. I can't find the courage to open the door just yet, so I sit at an outside table to collect my thoughts. This really shouldn't be so hard.
"Hi Emma." I look up to see Mom walking past.
"Oh, hi mom."
"Are you okay?" She asks
"Yeah, I'm just waiting for my food to be ready."
"Really, Emma you're my daughter I can see something is bothering you." Snow says sitting down across from me.
"I need to talk to Granny, and I'm terrified."
"About what?"
"I want her blessing to ask Ruby to marry me, and I fear Granny will not approve."
"Emma that's wonderful. I can't imagine Granny telling you can't marry her grand-daughter. If she had problem with your relationship she would have made it known by now. Granny is not one to hold her tongue when it comes to Red."
"You are right about that." I say with a slight chuckle. "I've never been so nervous, not just about this but what it Ruby says no."
"Red is my best friend. I can see how much she loves you. There is no way she wouldn't want to marry you." Snow says.
"Thanks mom, I know you're right. I just never expect to fall in love when I came here." I tell her.
"I know Emma but, some of the best things in life are the surprises it throws us. Now get in there and talk to Granny." Snow says getting up from the table.
I take a few moments to collect my thoughts before I make why inside. I spot Granny at the café counter and luckily the diner is mostly empty.
"Hello Emma. Your food should be ready shortly." Granny tells me.
"No rush. I was actually hoping I could speak with you for a moment."
"Of course. Have a seat." She says gesturing to the stools.
"Thank you." I reply taking a seat.
"What can I do for you Emma?"
"I umm, I never expected to find my family when I came to Storybrooke, but I made connections and most importantly to my surprise I fell in love."
"You've have been great for my Red. I've never seen her so happy. I am glad you were able to overcome your reservations when you first learned she was a wolf."
"I am too, I was so overwhelmed, and I most certainly handle things poorly. I can't begin to tell you how amazed I was when Ruby forgave me. So I'm here to ask your permission for Ruby's hand in marriage."
"I am honored you would come to me." She says.
My heart drops
"But." I question
"No buts, just know if you hurt her again, your magic will not be able to protect you." She says giving me a sweet innocent old lady smile.
I let out the breath I didn't know I was holding
"Oh thank you Granny."
"You're welcome. Emma."
"Emma your food is up." Chef calls from the kitchen.
"Have a good night and good luck." Granny says handing me the bag.
I leave Granny's with a head full of thoughts and ideas of the best way to propose to Ruby.
Finally finished chapter two. At least one more chapter or maybe two.
