Missing Signals
When Emma helps two orphaned children find their father she starts to wonder about her own, even more after an interesting conversation with Mary Margaret.
NOTE: THIS STORY STARTS FROM EPISODE 9! I DON'T OWN THE SHOW.
A/N: Thanks to all the ones supporting this! Have no school today so I just figured I better keep myself busy!
Awesome episode last night!
Chapter 21:
"Can I help you?" Doc asked. Emma looked at Grumpy and urged him to talk first.
"We are looking for the owner" Was all he could think of. Emma rolled her eyes.
"You are looking at him" Doc said looking down to the small vase he was cleaning.
"What exactly is it you do?" Grumpy asked his former brother "Are some kind of doctor?"
Doc looked at him in disbelief "Tecnically yes, but I believe the right term for you to use is healer, I belive in the power of nature"
"Nature?" Emma raised an eyebrow. "You are an alternative medicine doctor then"
"You don't look like one" Grumpy said. Doc turned to Emma ignoring the man.
"Yes" Doc agreed arranging his glasses "Is there something you need Sheriff Swan?"
"You know who I am?" Emma asked startled making Doc put the vase down.
"Of course I do" Doc said indigantly "Everybody knows who you are"
"One would think you didnt go out much" Grumpy said rather too loud.
"I like to keep to myself Leroy" Doc said dryly "That isn't a crime"
"No one is judging" Emma said politely "We actually need your help"
Doc leaned closer to the pair "And what could I posibly do for you, Sheriff?" Doc's glared pireced trough Emma. She raised her head.
"Of course we will need full doctor- patient confidenciality and all that crap" Grumpy pointed out.
"I thought you said I didn't look like one" Doc spatted at him "Why would you need me? Is there something wrong with the hospital?"
"What's with all the questions?"Emma said "Don't you want the job?" Doc nodded.
"Let's just say..." Grumpy said scratching his head "We don't believe in hospitals either"
"What do you say?" Emma extended her hand "Would you help us?"
"Lead the way" Doc offered them a smile. Almost there..
James and Snow were cuddled together on their bed when a knock on the door forced James to stand up. It couldnt be Emma since she had a key. He waited looking back at his wife who slept soundly.
"Hey!" He heard a familiar voice sighing in relief "Emma!" He opened the door for Henry. "Hi" James placed a finger on his lips and nodded towards the other room. "Is she okay?"They sat on the kitchen table.
"Yes" James said with a light smile "She's just resting"
"Oh" Henry said giving his grandmother one last worried look and then turning to James. "I have to tell you something"
"Does Regina know you are here?" James interrupted Henry. He waved his head "Henry... I dont want you to get in trouble"
"I won't" Henry said "Honestly... but I had to come... where is Emma?"
"She and Grumpy are trying to figure out a way for Doc to help us" James said tiredly. Henry offered him a wide smile.
"I might have found a way" Henry said placing his bag on the table and taking out his book. "The seven dwarfs designed Emma's mobile right?" James nodded. "I think I figured out how stuff work"
"What do you mean?" James asked intrigued. Henry took out a marker and a piece of paper from his bag.
"Yeah, they are all connected to Emma in some way... see" He began drawing the blanket"You and Grumpy were connected to Emma trough the blanket, while Grandma and you had the ring and your love for each other, which also meant Emma"
"Now that I think of it" James said looking at the drawings and lines Henry had just drawn "Doc actually was the one in charge of the project. He had them all working so it would be perfect"
"We need that mobile" Henry said "And I know where we can find it"
"Mr. Gold" James said before Henry could answer "I saw it once, at his pawn shop"
"Let's go" Henry said firmly standing up "Before my Mom gets home"
"Wait" James grabbed Henry's shoulder "We can't just walk in there and take it, if my assuptions are right..."
"He's Rumple" Henry breathed making his grandfather freeze.
"He's very dangerous" James said firmly. "And even if we did dare to go, I cant leave Snow alone" James turned to check on her. She seemed more fragile than the night before.
"But we have to!" Henry urged him "If we dont do this the baby could be in danger and so will she" James looked into the boy's eyes for a while "Call Emma so she stays with her" James sighed as Henry handed him the phone. Like mother, like son.
"Hello?" Emma picked up her cell quickly when she saw it was James "How is she?"
"No change" James said worriedly "But she's at least resting for now... I need you to come home though, Henry just figured out a way to help Doc regain his memory"
"Did you say Henry?" Emma turned to see if Grumpy and Doc were almost done packing all they needed. "Never mind" she said in frustration "Good news. Turns out were are not the only ones who Regina is picking on" James felt his blood boil. "Our good friend Douglas here has offered to give us a hand"
"That's wonderful" James said quickly. Emma could have sworn there was that smirk agian in his face. "See you soon"
"Okay" There was a bit of silence "And James..."
"Yes, Emma?" James said annoyed.
"Good can't just lose" Emma said "Sometimes things just work out"
"What?" Henry's face was full of confusion "Did they get Doc?"
"They are on their way" James informed his grandson.
"Good" Henry and James walked to the bed where Snow was just waking up. Henry took her hand.
"Henry?" Snow whispered "What are you doing here?"
"Don't worry" Henry shrugged "Emma's got Doc, she and Grumpy are on their way" James leaned to place a kiss on her forehead.
"I know that look" Snow said. Henry and James quickly looked at each other "You two are up to something" Silence. "James?"
"We have Doc, only he still doesnt remember who he is" Henry said "So me and Grandpa James are going to do something about that"
"Really?" Snow tried sitting up with a little help from her husband. James sat by her side "And how are you going to do that?" She gave them that look. The look.
"Let's just say" James said grinning "We have a plan. You only have to worry about getting well.
"Charming" Henry chuckled at his grandfather's look "Please tell me you arent doing anything stupid, like getting yourself killed. I don't think I could handle it, specially if you are taking Henry"
"It was my idea!" Henry said offended "And dont worry, I'll take care of him" In that moment Emma, Grumpy and Doc knocked on the door. It was James and Henry's cue.
"I dont know what's cooking in that crazy head of yours" Emma told her son while James spoke to Douglas. Emma loved watching her father being all...Royal. "Just promise me you'll be careful"
Henry gave her a reassuring smile "Sure. I promise"
"So?" Henry asked James as they walked to Mr. Gold's "What's the plan?"
"How about we are just really fast?" James asked hoplessly "I don't know... some Prince I turned out to be" Henry touched his arm softly.
"You are just worried about them... Grandma and the baby...Let me do all the talking"
"Okay" James opened the door slowly. Mr. Gold sat in his usual lifted his head to the newcomer. James had agreed to stay outside waiting. He had to be careful. He felt guilty about letting Henry manage the task but all this worry had taken a toll on him.
"Wish me luck" Henry whispered to James. His grandfather smiled weakly.
"Ah" He said simply "Henry. To what do I owe this pleassure?" Henry smiled confidently.
"I need an antique" The boy looked around for the mobile that sat safety in a corner.
"You do?" Mr. Gold inquired "Doesn't your mother have many?" Henry shrugged.
"It has to be something I really like, and I dont like anyting she has" Henry continued.
"Well then" Mr. Gold said smiling "You've come to the right place then, see anything you like?"
"How about that one?" Henry walked to where Emma's mobile was. The small pieces sparkling "It's really cool"
"Yes" Mr. Gold moved closer to Henry "Henry, if you don't mind my indiscretion, but what do you need it for?"
"School project" Henry said quickly "I just thought since you have so many cool things, I would find something I liked here"
"But I am afraid is a little bit too expensive for a young boy like yourself to pay" Gold said touching one of the blue figures. Henry flinched.
"Don't worry" Henry said "Just name your price" Gold then noticed something in Henry's eyes... a bit too familiar.
"I thought you didnt belive in modern medicine" Emma said when Doc unpacked a sonogram machine.
"I Don't believe in hospitals" Douglas said plugging it in. The small device was almost plastic so it could be carried around "They are filled of self centered money sucking children.. but it's not like I can guess if something is wrong" Snow's face transformed as she laid in bed.
"Emma" Snow whispered "I need your father here... We missed so much with you.."
"Dont worry"Emma said "He'll be here!
"That was awesome!" Henry said excitedly as they made their way home. James held the box with the mobile "We make a good time"
"Certainly" James agreed. He opened the department door slowly
"You are here" They heard Emma say "Come on!"
"What's wrong?" James's voice cracked. Emma took the box from him and dragged him by the hand where the others were waiting. Henry followed closely.
"Nothing is wrong" Snow said reaching for her husband's hand "Sit" He did as he was told.
"Let's see here now" Doc turned the old machine stood by her father's side placing a hand on his shoulder. Henry leaning against completed the frame standing next to Doc. "It's a bit cold" he poured a cold cream on Snow's stomach. The screen all were watching turned black and then grey.
"Ah" Doc said wisely after a moment "There we are" Then they heard it. A heartbeat. James leaned to kiss Snow. The most charming smile on his lips. "Sounds strong.. you have a fighter right here"
"Just like his daddy" Snow whispered. Green met blue. Brown met green.
"Just as I thought" Douglas smiled at the expectant parents "Seems you are about 8 weeks along"
Emma grinned at her parents. Not with disgust but hope... It happened right after the fire...
"I would like to keep coming on regular basis to check on you" Doc said after he had finished packing "But in my experience, it looks like your baby is going to be just fine, Mary"
"Thank you" Emma said shaking Doc's hand "It's a relief to hear that"
"Not a problem" Doc said happily "Best not keep her worried... she has to be calm"
Yeah, right.
FIGURED I BETTER ENDED THIS HERE! NEXT CHAPTER WILL PICK UP JUST AFTER THIS! PLEASE REVIEW!