Ruby held the door open for Belle as she walked inside the diner. She placed her hand on her shoulder and guided her to the booth furthest to the back. She wanted to make sure they had as much privacy as possible. Since it was near closing time, the Diner was pretty empty. Regardless, she wanted to make sure they wouldn't be disturbed.

They sat in silence for a few moments. Ruby opened her mouth to speak, but quickly closed it. She wasn't exactly sure where to begin. Belle was staring down at her hands watching them as her fingers intertwined with one another. Ruby began nervously drumming her fingers on the white table top, causing Belle to bring her attention back to her. She raised an eyebrow and Ruby immediately stopped drumming. She lowered her hands from the table and placed them on her lap.

Granny approached them with drinks. She placed them in front of each woman. Ruby looked up at her and smiled. "Thank you."

Granny nodded with a small smile. "I'm going to close up," she said, looking down at her granddaughter. "Just make sure everything is off and locked up before you leave."

Ruby shook her head. "Yes, Granny."

She offered Belle a friendly smile and started to walk away. She paused in mid-step, snapping her fingers. She placed her hand on Ruby's shoulder. "And do me a favor. Don't destroy the storage closet like you did the last time I left you two alone in here."

Ruby's face flushed with embarrassment. Her eyes widened as the older woman grinned. "Granny!" she scolded as Granny patted her shoulder and walked away. She lowered her head, resting it on the table.

Belle looked at her confused. "What did she mean by that?"

Ruby raised her head from table. She waved her hand dismissively. "Nothing ... she's old…" She circled her temple with her finger. "...and crazy. ... It's nothing." She exhaled heavily, stretching her hands out across the table. She couldn't prolong this conversation any longer, but she wasn't sure where to start. She began drumming on the table nervously once again.

Belle reached across the table and took Ruby's hands in her own. "Ruby, stop," she requested. She offered a calming smile as she gently squeezed her hands. "We haven't had any problems talking over the last few weeks. Why should tonight be any different?"

"Because I'm not sure how you're going to react to what I have to tell you," Ruby sighed, still holding tightly to the other woman's hands.

Belle looked deeply into her eyes. "You have nothing to worry about. I promise." She scooted closer, her thumb gently caressing the back of Ruby's hand. "Just tell me."

Ruby's eyes shifted to their hands then back to Belle. Her leg started to bounce under the table. She had no idea why she was so nervous. She knew somewhere inside of Belle there was love for her. Even if she didn't remember, it was there. It had to be. Why else would she have reacted the way she did tonight?

She shook her head, pulling herself from her thoughts. She put her full attention on Belle, taking in a deep breath then slowly released it. "Belle…"

"Ruby…" Belle mocked, attempting to lighten the sudden thickness that filled the air around them. She flashed a small grin at the flat stare Ruby shot her. "I apologize. Continue..."

She drew her brow together. "Wh – what would you say if…" She hesitated for a moment. Her features shifted, worried about continuing. She had to though. She made a promise to tell her everything. "If I told you that ... you and I…" Her eyes danced around the diner for a second before returning to look at Belle. "...Were more than just friends…?"

Belle tilted her head to the side, a small smile tugged at her lips. "How much more?"

Ruby felt herself relax just a bit at her response. She didn't know why she was expecting Belle to freak out. Maybe because losing your memory and then finding out you were in love with a woman could be a little traumatic for some people. She watched Belle's expression, making sure it would be okay to continue. She looked down when she felt the librarian's hands shift in her own, intertwining with Ruby's.

She raised her eyes to meet Belle's again. "Well…" She flashed an adorably crooked smile. "You know the girlfriend I keep talking about?"

Belle nodded. "Yes…" she responded slowly. She could feel her stomach fluttering, her heart beating hard and loud. This was it. She was finally going to receive the validation she had been waiting for. The truth behind everything she was feeling.

Ruby found herself playing with Belle's hands nervously. Her eyes shifted from their hands and back to the beautiful blue ones waiting patiently for her to finish. She swallowed back the lump in her throat. "It – uh … she's…" She sighed heavily, becoming frustrated with herself. She diverted her eyes from Belle's once again, staring down at the table top. "It's ... it's you."

"Me?"

Ruby nodded. Her eyes stayed focused on the table top as the words fell from her lips. "We've been together for over a year now. I didn't want to tell you because I was afraid that you weren't going to be able to handle the shock of being with me." She felt her leg start to bounce under the table. "The night you left, we were fighting because Tink decided to corner me at a party and—"

It happened so fast. Ruby didn't see it coming. Belle had sat up, practically laid across the table and pressed her lips firmly to Ruby's. The kiss lasted for a moment before there was a flash and Belle quickly pulled back.

She stared into Ruby's eyes. Her stunned facial expression mirroring the darker-haired woman's in front of her. "Ruby…" she said as a smile slowly spread across her lips. "I remember.…"

Ruby was still in a daze from the kiss. She shook her head to regain her sense and raised an eyebrow. "What...?"

Belle laughed. "I remember!" She sat back in the booth, her hand resting on her forehead. "I walked out of the apartment because I needed air … and ... and…" She stood from the booth and began to pace the floor. "I came to the town line. … I was going to turn around…" She motioned her hand to imitate something speeding passed her. :A car came through, and I jumped out of the way…"

"Holy shit…" Ruby quickly stood. She rushed to Belle, gripping her arms. "You really do remember?"

Belle shook her head. She placed her hands on the sides of Ruby's face. "I'm so sorry," she apologized, looking into her eyes. "I never should have left. I knew you weren't flirting with her. She just makes me so crazy and—"

Ruby pulled her close and kissed her again. Her hands slid down, gripping Belle's waist. She pulled back slowly, resting her forehead against the librarian's. "I thought I'd lost you," she whispered, feeling a tear roll down her cheek.

Belle chuckled lightly as she caressed her face. "You could never lose me…" She pulled back to look into Ruby's eyes. "Even though I didn't remember us…" She traced the side of her face with her thumb. "I knew I loved you."

"Let's go home," Ruby suggested, smiling through her tears of joy. "We have a lot of time to make up for."

Belle returned her smile. Without another word, she took Ruby's hand in hers and lead her out of the diner.