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Emma woke up after a restless night, unable to take the blue eyed man off her head or her dreams.

After a couple of hours of restlessness she decided to get up and draw. As a talented artist, Emma took habit of drawing what's on her mind rather than writing in a dairy as most of her friends and acquaintances did. That's how she found herself sitting on her desk at dawn drawing the man that hunted her thoughts from every angle as if trying to exorcise him from her mind. Pages and pages filled with his face as he smiled or frowned.

When the sun started to rise she went to the kitchens to find something to eat, intending on going out for a walk to clear her head after her breakfast and before everyone wakes up.

"Good morning" David said as she entered the kitchen.

Surprised, Emma jumped, her hand on her chest. "Oh my god David, you almost gave me a heart-attack"

"I'm sorry, I didn't mean to scare you, I've been unable to sleep properly since snow kicked me out of our room so I came to the kitchen to make myself some tea. What are you doing up so late... early.. you know what I mean "

"I couldn't sleep, I miss Henry already" She lied the truth would be much less welcomed she thought.

David changed the subject. "You know I want nothing but your happiness Emma".

"why are you saying that ?" She answered defensively.

"well, I may have been hard on you yesterday at princess Regina's reception, I know I should have been scared of gossip but I also know you, and I know you wouldn't do anything to wrong your husband" he said. "Besides it's not like you can't have friends of the opposite sex. It's just that seeing you yesterday with him, that look on your face reminded me so much of the one Snow has when she looks at me but I know it's ridiculous. I know you're a good woman, and a loyal and loving wife"

Emma didn't know what to say so she nodded.

"Your arranged marriage was unfair to you, Neal was older and Dad practically sold you to him for a chance to be a counselor's father in law, but you're happy aren't you ? He makes you happy ? Dad wasn't wrong to do that, was he ?"

"Of course I am David, we've been married for so long now, and I love him" Why do I feel like this is a lie, why do I feel like I need to convince myself and not only David ? I've been happy all this time, haven't I ? I felt different yesterday though, I felt the happiest I've ever been, I felt alive. Maybe it's just that I haven't danced for a long time, it must be the dancing. She tried to convince herself knowing fully well she's never felt this way dancing with anyone before.

"Good" He says. "Did you have any plans for this morning ?"

"I just thought I could go out on a walk"

"In this cold ? You'll catch your death ! Out of the question, besides don't forget why you're here, to convince my lovely wife to forgive me. Oh and we've got lunch planned already"

"Do we" she asked, surprised.

"yes, Princess Alice invited us for lunch yesterday while you were dancing with Killian, she specifically insisted that you join us too"

Emma didn't know how she should feel. She was happy that she might get to see the lieutenant again but at the same time, she was feeling guilty for being so happy. Seeing him would be harmless, it's not like he shares the same doubts as I do.

"I'll be in my room until breakfast" she said deciding on leaving the kitchen and going back to daydreaming and drawing.


It was almost lunchtime and David, Snow and Emma entered the Jones's manor.

Greeting Princess Alice, they all gathered up in the living room.

"I'm afraid my two sons are missing, and my husband is held at the royal palace but they should be back soon, at least Liam and Killian" she had said once the three had arrived.

"It's ok Princess, we're happy to wait for them for lunch" They all agreed with David.

"So, I heard you enrolled in the army David, is that true ?"

"Yes it is princess"

"Good, good, our country needs good sturdy men like you." the princess commented. "And how are you taking the news Snow "

"Rather bad I'm afraid. She refuses to talk to me directly or to share the same bed as me" David answered in her stead.

"Snow is that true ?" The princess asked and Snow answered with a nod.

"Come now my dear, if he's already enrolled then there is nothing you can do but cherish the moments you have with him now and hope there won't be a war" the princess said putting her hand on Snow's shoulder. "I know how it feels to have one's husband at war and being unsure of his safe return, I too fear this possible war ! My two sons are in the navy as well. Should there be a war, I could lose all those I love. That's why I make the best of every moment I spend with them, and make sure they're happy at all times. Don't let this disagreement prevent you from spending time with your husband or you might regret it. After all, life is too short for disagreements."

Snow considered what the princess said and after a couple of seconds sighted and held out her hand towards David.

"I'm sorry I didn't ask you before enrolling. I love you, I will always love you" David said, looking apologetic.

"I love you too" snow said.

"Princess your sons are back" a valet came over and whispered to the princess's ear. her face blanked. she excused herself and left the room.


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