Chapter 2
Back in Pacific Bay, George talked with Daphne and J.J.
"Did Mom and Dad call yet?" JJ asked, "What's going on?"
"I don't know, J.J." George said, "but with my new powers, I can be over there quicker than your Ma."
The phone rang.
"It's Mom!" Daphne said, "George, answer it!"
"Hello?" George asked, picking up the phone.
"George, listen to me," Stephanie said, "Jim and I are in this town and it's full of fairy tale characters."
"You're yankin' my chain," George said.
"No, George, it's true." Jim said, getting on the line, "we defeated the last criminal, but now we have to contend with an Evil Queen, plus Ms. Burton and Victoria are still unaccounted for."
"George, drop the kids off at Katie's and come here." Stephanie said, "meet us at Granny's bed-and-breakfast."
"Alright," George said, as he hung up the phone.
"Well, what did she say?" JJ asked.
"What? Mom won't let us come with you?" Daphne asked, "This is so unfair!"
"Listen kids, I have to do what your parents tell me to," George said, "we're gonna go to Katie's place, and you're gonna stay with her and Joshua and the baby."
"Alright, we'll go to Katie's." Daphne said.
I have a plan. Daphne thought towards her brother.
At Katie's house.
"Ok, so if Dr. Powell wants me to watch her children along with my own newborn while she, you, and Jim have an adventure battling fairy tale characters, I'll do it." Katie said, "I just hope she brings me back a souvenir. Maybe a glass slipper or an enchanted rose. Just don't bother with poisoned apples though."
"George, let us come with you," Daphne said, as she mind-pushed her father's friend.
"I think I'll let you come with me." George said.
"George, no!" Katie protested. "She's using her—"
"It'll be ok, Katie!" Daphne said, as she mind-pushed her mother's friend.
"I think that sounds ok!" Katie said, smiling.
Daphne and JJ exchanged a clever smirk.
"Have fun!" Katie said gleefully.
"OK, kids," George said, "get close!"
The kids got around him in a huddle, and he snapped his fingers.
They were instantly transported to Storybrooke.
George walked into Granny's bed-and-breakfast.
"Hello," George said, coming up to the counter that Granny is standing behind, "My name's George St. Cloud. I'm an ADA from Pacific Bay. I'm looking for my friends, Jim and Stephanie Powell."
"How did you get here?" Granny asked, "The magic shouldn't let people in. No one comes here."
"Well, looks like things are changing," George said, "Now where are they?"
"There's no one here by that name," Granny said, "if you'd like I could get you a room, just remember to lock your doors at night. The wolves are known to come out."
"Daphne, read her mind," JJ whispered.
Daphne used her power on Granny.
Oh, Red, don't be changing on me again. Granny thought, That's the last thing we need, magic here.
"Excuse me, ma'am, but can I just say that's a lovely sweater you're wearing. It really brings out your eyes." Daphne said, as she placed her hands over Granny's hands.
She saw Granny in fairy tale land with her crossbow, Granny killing her husband, Red Riding Hood turning into a werewolf. Granny and Snow White finding Red. Granny giving a key to Emma.
Daphne gasped.
"Why thank you, dear." Granny said. "Is something wrong?"
"No, no," Daphne said hesitantly, "I'm fine."
"Can I offer you something to drink?" Granny asked sweetly, "A glass of warm milk, perhaps?"
"Pardon me, ma'am, but we're gonna have to get going." George said.
They stepped outside.
"OK, Daphne," George said, "What did you see?"
"Mom's right, that woman is a fairy tale character." Daphne said, "she's Little Red Riding Hood's grandmother. Only in this story Red Riding Hood is the wolf."
"That's explains why she made that remark about wolves." George said.
"Did you find anything about Mom and Dad?" JJ asked, "where are they?"
"She didn't know anything about Mom and Dad," Daphne said. "She was thinking something about magic."
"Then I wonder where they are," JJ said, "They could be in trouble."
"We're fine," Stephanie said, as she raced up to them, "I'm right here."
"Wow, the world's fastest woman is late," George said.
"George, I thought I told you to leave the kids at Katie's!" Stephanie said.
"Well, I—" George said.
"Never mind!" Stephanie said, "we need to talk someplace private."
At Snow's apartment…
"So this is Snow White and Prince Charming?" Daphne asked in disbelief.
"Yes Daphne, you read their minds, right?" Stephanie asked.
"I know, but still," Daphne said, "This is insane! I was Snow White for Halloween when I was little and I now I discover she's real and I'm talking to her in the flesh!"
"Yes, I'm quite real," Snow said, "and so is my step-mother, the Queen. She destroyed everyone's happiness, but we're getting it back."
"Mom, where's Dad?" Daphne asked.
"That's what I wanted to talk to you about, sweetie." Stephanie said, "when your father and I called George a little while ago, I noticed Dad was acting a little weird. He said he was going to patrol the town and told me to wait here. He said he would meet you guys at the meeting spot, but when you didn't show up for a while, I got worried and went out looking for you. I think your dad's run into some trouble."
"No doubt Regina's behind it!" Emma said.
"I say we storm Regina's fortress and demand she release Mr. Powell!" Charming said.
"Not yet, Dad," Emma said, "we don't have solid evidence. If we can find some way to confront Regina without her feeling threatened then we can save Mr. Powell."
"I can do it," George said, "I can pop in and out of her castle or office in the blink of an eye. And she doesn't even know who I am."
"Then go, George," Stephanie said, "find Jim. If you run into any trouble—"
"I'll pop back here right away." George said.
"You'd better take this just in case," Snow said, as she handed him a whistle. "Blow it when you need help and we'll hear it. The Huntsman gave it to me."
"Graham," Emma sighed in remorse, "Henry, you were right. Regina must've killed Graham. But how?"
"She tore out his heart." Henry said, "and then she crushed it."
"That's why it looked like he had a heart-attack." Emma realized. "That witch is gonna pay!"
"Be safe, George." Stephanie said, "and good luck. We're all counting on you."
