"I got the tickets for this Friday afternoon." Mr. Gold told her, as she entered the office.

"Great! I can't wait. I heard the play is really funny. It'll be fun." Belle said while setting down some paperwork at his desk. "Did you wanna do something tonight?"

"I can't tonight. My son is coming over for dinner, and he's going to tell me how his exams went."

"Ok."

"Belle, you know his girlfriend. What is she like?"

"She works as a bail bonds person. She's a good roommate. She agreed to get bluetooth earphones for the TV, so that I could read my books quietly. We take turns grocery shopping for the apartment."

"She sounds responsible, I suppose."

"Yeah. I wouldn't worry, Adam. Emma really loves your son, and I think they're good together."

"Right. Anyway, we better get back to work."

"Neal, there's something I need to tell you tonight. Can I come over to your place?" Emma asked Neal over the phone.

"Actually, I've got dinner with my dad, but you can come over after."

"Ok."

It wasn't long before the work day was over. Belle headed home, and Mr. Gold headed to the restaurant. Neal was already there waiting.

"Hi, son. Sorry, I'm a bit late." Mr. Gold said as he sat down.

"It's cool. So, how was work?"

"Well, work tends to be pleasant when you're dating your assistant."

"I bet, so how are things going for you guys?"

"Good. I really like her."

"That's great!"

"Yes. So, how did your exams go?"

"Stressful as always. I don't have my results yet, but I studied hard and feel confident."

"That's great, son. You've always been a good student."

Belle came home that night and saw Emma sitting on the couch with a laptop in her lap.

"Hey, how are you?" Emma asked.

"I'm a bit tired from work and feel like picking up dinner. How about you?"

"I ate a microwave lasagna. There's another one in the freezer."

"Ok. Sounds alright. How was your day?"

"Ok. Could you sit down for a second? There's something I should tell you."

"Sure. Is anything wrong?" Belle said sitting down.

"I might as well come out with it. I'm pregnant."

"Are you sure?" Belle said turning serious.

"Yeah, I've even been to a doctor. The thing is I'm not prepared for this. I've never had a mother and don't know how to be one."

"So, are you gonna keep it?"

"I'm not gonna abort it, but I'm considering adoption. I just don't think I can do this. The main thing I'm worried about is telling Neal. He'll probably wanna be in it's life."

"When will you tell him?"

"Tonight. I'm gonna have a hard time convincing him to put it up for adoption."

"You know, you could have an open adoption. You can still visit, or just get Christmas cards from them. It all depends on how much contact you want."

"It'd probably be too painful for me. I just wanna give it up and be done. Neal might like hearing about an open adoption, though."

"Well, all I know is, you definitely have to tell him and discuss it with him. I'm glad you told me, though. I am your friend, and I'm here to help you during this time."

"Thanks. And I'm telling him tonight."

Emma arrived at Neal's door nervously waiting outside for him to let her in. Neal opened the door and invited her to come in and sit down.

"So what do you wanna tell me?"

"I'm pregnant."