Chapter 2 Beautiful Stranger
Author's Note: I wanted to say thank you to nmsakura, gothic mermaid, Superdani4Ever, justsummer, StuntedDarkness, angelswatchoverme, I'mAFirestarter, Castiel Angel Heart for following my story. I wasn't expecting that. Happy Holidays!
"Well she doesn't seem to have a concussion or any other injury."
"I told you she just fainted."
"And you said she appeared out of nowhere."
"That's what everyone else said. How do you know this woman, Whale?"
"That's none of your business."
Once again Bridget woke up to the sound of voices she didn't know and a place that she wasn't familiar with. At least she wasn't lying in the middle in the street. It looked like she was in some kind of examination room. So it was all a dream. She must have bumped her head and she only dreamed that she was on Once Upon a Time. Thank goodness!
"Hello? Can you hear me," a voice asked.
She looked up to see David Nolan and Dr. Whale looking down at her. Oh god! It wasn't a dream and she really was in Storybrooke.
"Oh crap!" Bridget groaned.
She sat up and ignored the other two in the room. Okay, she needed to think for a second. How did this happen? None of this should be real. It doesn't make any sense.
"Are you all right," David asked her.
She stared at him like he grew a second head.
"No, I'm not all right! I got sucked through my TV and now I'm trapped in a town full of fairy tale characters," she cried out.
David didn't understand half of what she was saying. He was about to say something but Whale spoke first.
"Bridget, it's gonna be okay. No one is gonna hurt you here."
She was about to snap at him too, but then something occurred to her.
"Wait. How do you know my name," she asked.
"Well...you see...I..." he began to stutter.
Bridget stared at the doctor wondering what was with him. He was all rattled. It was completely out of character.
"We found your wallet. It had your drivers license in it," David quickly explained.
This was too much. She needed help. Since she was in Storybrooke and there was magic here, there only one person that could help her.
"I want to talk to Mr. Gold," Bridget declared.
"Excuse me," David looked at her confused.
"You heard me. I want to talk to Rumpelstiltskin. He's the only one that can help me," she said getting up.
"I don't think that's a good idea," David said.
"Well, I'm not gonna go to Regina that's for damn sure. I like my heart where it is. Thank you very much."
"Wait!" Whale cried out.
She tried to head toward the door but Whate blocked her way.
"Get out of my way," she said.
"No! I'm not gonna let you make a deal with that man."
"I said get out my way!"
She tried to get pass him but he grabbed her shoulders. She was about ready to punch him but something stopped her. Bridget expected to be replused by his touch but instead she felt this spark go through her. When they locked eyes it was like time stopped dead in it's tracks. Bridget was finding it hard to breathe and Whale felt the butterflies in his stomach growing to the size of pterodactyls.
As much as David wanted to know what was going on with the doctor and this woman he had questions that needed answering. He cleared his throat to get their attention. They shook out of their daze and turned to David.
"Listen... Bridget?" he asked, unsure. She nodded. "Bridget, I know you're scared and confused but we just want to help you."
She looked over at David saw the concern in his eyes. She started to feel guilty for yelling. But considering where she was she earned the right to freak out.
"You're right. I'm sorry for the way I acted. It's just not everyday you get transported inside a TV show," she explained.
"TV Show," David asked confused.
"Yeah. Where I'm from you guys aren't real. All of this... Storybrooke... the Enchanted Forest... it's not real. You're all fictional characters. The show is called 'Once Upon a Time' ironically enough," she lauged a litte.
"Gramps?"
Everyone turned to see Henry sticking his head through the doorway.
"Henry I thought I told you to wait outside," David scolded him.
"I know but I got bored," Henry said.
Despite everything that's happen to her today Bridget couldn't help but smile at the little boy. She always thought Henry was the cutest thing.
"Hi Henry," she said.
"You know my name," Henry asked surprised.
"I know a lot more than just your name. I'm Bridget by the way," she answered.
"Hi!" he smiled.
That's when she notice Mimi in his arms. What in the world?
"What's my cat doing here," she exclaimed.
"She showed up right around the time that you did. Oh! And here's your bag," Henry said.
"Thanks!"
As Bridget took the bag from Henry she scratched Mimi behind her ears.
Well, at least I'm not completely alone she thought.
"Are you hungry," Henry asked her.
"Well, now that you mention it. I could use a bite to eat," she said.
"How about this? You, me and Henry go over to Granny's and you can tell us everything you know and afterwards I'll take you to see Mr. Gold," David suggested.
Bridget thought about it for a moment. Even though she should be finding a way back home as soon as possible, part of her wanted to stick around for a while. I mean, she was actually in Stroybrooke! This was a fan's ultimate fantasy. The fan girl in her was doing a happy dance.
"Okay, that seems fair," Bridget agreed.
They were about to leave but they were stopped by Dr. Whale, who tells them that Bridget has to sign a few papers before they leave. The sooner she could leave the better. She notice that Dr. Whale was watching her closely. Why was he looking at her like that? And why was she blushing so much? As soon as she was done she turned to the doctor.
"I want to apologize for yelling at you earlier," she said.
"It's all right. It's understandable. Being in a strange place," he said.
"Well, thank you Victor."
"You know my name," he asked hopefully.
"Yeah. You're Victor Frankenstein," she replied.
"He's Dr. Frankenstein," David exclaimed.
"That's so cool!" Henry smiled.
But Victor wasn't paying attention them. He only had eyes on the red head in front of him.
"I knew it! It is you!" Victor exclaimed.
Before she knew what was happening Victor threw his arms around her. Bridget stood there frozen as the strange doctor hugged her. Okay, getting kind of creepy. As gently as she could she pulled away from him.
"What are you doing," she demanded.
She watched as the smile that was on his face begin to slowly fade. It was like watching a child finding out there's no Santa Claus.
"You don't know me," he said heartbroken.
"Of course not! I've never met you before in my life."
She might as well stabbed him in the heart with a knife and turned it counterclockwise for good measure. Bridget knew she didn't do anything. She's never met the doctor until today. So why did she feel guilty?
Ever the Prince David decide to step in and save the day.
"Thank you, Dr. Whale. We'll be going now," David said.
Bridget followed David and Henry out of the hospital. She didn't understand what happen back there but she had a feeling this isn't the last she's seen of him.
Unknown to the trio Mimi was paying close attention to what was happening, especially what was happening between her owner and the doctor. Sensing the doctor's heartache she decides to help. Mimi turns are attention to Bridget's necklace. She meows as her eyes glows bright green and the necklace falls off Bridget's neck without her noticing.
"Hey Mimi. Are you hungry too," Henry asked the cat.
Mimi response by rubbing her head against his chest, which makes Henry smile.
Victor watched as Prince Charming and his grandson walk away with the woman that's haunted his dreams for the past 28 years. Before the curse was broken he would dream almost every night about a beautiful woman with hair as red as fire and eyes as green as emeralds. At the time he thought he was going crazy. I mean, having dreams about someone he's never met before. He tried going out with random women, like Mary Margaret, to make him forget but it never worked. When the curse was broken he remembered who he was and more importantly how she was.
Bridget of Skyland, daughter of Lord Lorcan and Lady Sarah and the only woman he ever loved.
But for some reason she didn't remember him or who she really was.
Suddenly he sees something on the floor. When he picks it up and it's necklace of a blue butterfly. It was Bridget's necklace. He felt his heart skip a beat. She kept it! After all this time. He was determine to make her remember. However, he prayed that he doesn't break her heart a second time.
