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*disclaimer* I don't own once upon a time or its characters
I forgot to add this into the last chapter. David is .. A good father. I've decided but I haven't put much into this chapter. Maybe you'll be lucky and have more than a few more chapters.
Emma P.O.V
It must have been hours forever even that I had been talking to David. I felt truly welcomed in his presence. He was a cool guy and I couldn't me more happy he wanted to get to know me.
The first thing we talked about was what happened. What Mary-Margaret said and what lead up to it. It seemed there was more to the store that I just had to hear. So in David's words entirely I learned what happened to lead to my father coming to get to know me.
Flashback: David's P.O.V
It's not everyday we get injured animals and none had ever been brought in by Regina. If anyone had a reputation for nice things it was my wife so needless to say it was a surprise see her and her son. So it was true she did adopt and it looks good on her. My curiosity peeks as I've only seen a little bit of what she has in her arms.
"Oh Regina mills what a surprise. How can I help you?" A little cry from the bird gave its presence away and when Regina laid the poor thing down I could see the problem right away. Without a moment of hesitation i took that bird away and found a doctor to help the rather large blue bird. Thankfully as such with small towns we weren't very busy and our doctor took her immediately. It was good to see she stayed to hear news of it condition. "If you don't mind telling me where and how you found her."
"Of course, we were going to the park there's a spot we love to go she was just sitting there crying out. I noticed her wing was broken the first place I could think of was here."I turns to the boy who's name I've heard is Henry. His face is so strained where anyone can tell how worried he was.
"And I'm sure you were a great help to weren't you. Thank you both for bringing her in I think it was just in time, we might just save her baby."
"Speaking of babies how is snow doing." I'm not sure why the question doesn't shock me as I sigh. We've had and easy time being back together just like back then but that's the thing if it was just like back then than I'm wondering how and why she'll leave this time, not that I know that for the first time either.
"She goes by Mary-Margaret now you know. And what do you mean by that?" I have always wondered what we would be like with our own kids but have yet to see her seem interested.
"Are you two planing on having any?" ' I want to but she doesn't.' I think to myself.
"No she doesn't want to. I don't know why her being a teacher I thought she would love having one." I say as if I should have some sort of answer by now.
"Perhaps you should ask her, find out why she really left al those years ago." My mind stuttered over that not sure why that sounded like a good idea. From two till seven my last hour time seemed extremely slow. I knew Mary was home and would be cooking by the time I got there. She was so sweet doing things like that.
Dinner was quiet I had yet. Said more than hello and asked her how her day was. I listened to her but I wasn't hearing her as I was lost in thought about what Regina had said. Why wouldn't she just tell me? I left my fiancé for her, started back up with her, and she couldn't just give me the reason why she left. And the way Regina made it sound.. Well that was serious because clear she didn't have a child now. So what happened?
"David? David are you even listening?" Mary-Margaret asked realizing I wasn't very attentive. I clamp my jaw around the slice of chicken in my mouth.
"I um yes, no, I have been a little distracted." I answer honestly though I know it will cause her to pout. Her lip drops and I can tell she already is letting insecurities get to her.
"Why what would be on your mind right now?" The words 'when you're here with me' are left out.
"I had someone come in today, I heard.. No they said something that concerns me." I wanted this to come a cross right. "About you not telling me why you left last time, that I should ask you why you dot want kids and the real reason you left. I want to know. I know I said I was happy the way we are but I just need to know."
The silverware in her hand drops to the plate with a clink and clatter. She clenches her jaw and I can see her blowing up now. I am use to her taking control and turning me down from this conversation but this time something happens, something is different this time. She deflates and her head goes in her hands. The next instant I'm at her side muffling her wails in my shirt. Why?
"Mary-Margaret it's okay you can tell me." I can't help but wonder do I really want to know. Yes I do, I need to know.
"It's not I am a horrible person I gave away a. Wonderful gift because I was afraid to give it my best shot and dad would hate me. You would too." She sobbed and clung though I still didn't get why. "I had your child! I gave her up! And now she has found me and wants nothing to do with me and at least to know you."
I felt my whole life change. I had a kid. A daughter. Oh god! She was.. 17? 18? Now. It all went fuzzy and then dark.
-SQ-
Water dripping on me drowning me. I sputtered to breathe. Snow White came to view hovering over me with a cup of water. Her cheeks pink if I wasn't so angry with her I would think I knew exactly why I love her.
"What the hell snow!" I panted out getting to my feet. "A kid how could you keep that from me." I remembered why I was mad. I was furious really. "When did she find you. Were you ever going to tell me"
We both knew the answer was no. If seventeen years had done nothing on her guilt why would marrying me change that. If one thing had come to the front of my mind it was the first thing Katherine had told me after we separated. 'Don't go falling for her life she's that same sweet girl from sixteen years ago.' Damn Katherine had to be right.
"I didn't know it would matter now. I never thought she'd be knocking at my door last night. I never wanted to hurt you with what I did."
"Well I am. I can't believe I thought you had changed. You didn't hid this for me you did it for you. To keep me here, to look better, but God you're not. I'm sorry I can't stay here." I stumbled out the door took my truck and drove through town not sure where to go. First thing first I was hungry then I supposed I could call Katherine and ask if she or her boyfriend would mind I stayed for the.
Granny stood at the counter most of her girls seemed to be home 'oh yeah the bed and breakfast.' I thought to myself. Still I slumped in a chair at the bar. Granny tapped her pen and pad waiting as if she had said something. She must have cuz her face softened once I spoke.
"I'll take whatever the special is tonight."
"David Blanchard what on earth has you so hurt? Surely not Mary?" Hit the nail on the head. "It was, dear what is it tell Granny so I can see if she needs a arrow up her bum." I chuckle knowing that probably why she said that.
"She never told me she had a kid. I wanna know her and she doesn't want to tell me or at least not yet who my daughter is. I can't stay there with her if I can't see her face or trust her."
"Well when you're done here why don't you take the night at the inn, on the house for the night. My girls should be there feel free to go over there check in make some small talk Emma could really take the load off yeah." She had a knowing tone one that I could only think was a motherly thing to always know what to say. I nodded and eventually made my way over when I finished eating.
The only thing David missed was the certain way Granny looked after him as he did so.
End flashback.
Emma's P.O.V.
I didn't know what to say when he explained what happened and how he found out. Regina had looked out for me and stepped in so casually that if I wanted nobody had to know that she had made David think on it to help me. So I wouldn't have to. In that moment I wanted to kiss her but I also wanted to kick her for putting herself out there and in between two people one of whom would hold it agains her for life.
It couldn't be helped though as it was obvious to me David wanted to know me and I'm sure he was now thinking Granny knew exactly what would happen sending him here. Thankfully she was okay with me finding my real parents for my own sense of closure. Having her approval to get to know at least my birth father was wonderful feeling. It was because of her and Regina I was now sitting talking about anything and everything with man I was increasingly beginning to like.
Still as promised because I wasn't too keen on ditching my last night home for bonding time he and I exchanged numbers and parted ways for the night. Ruby gave him a cheery smile as we went up and settled in her room. Belle and Ashley already there and ready to make the most of our last night in the same house.
"I'm not gonna miss you." Ruby said making me feel hurt she grinned slowly. "Cuz I'm gonna bug the shit out of you and Regina till I get plenty of time to hang with you." I hit her arm not at all laughing at her joke.
"You better not I want this honeymoon stage to last forever and I'll kill you if you ruin it for me." I whine while the others laugh. I'm dead serious honeymoon stage or not I want to stay with Regina for as long as possible. Forever even. I could see it now married, kids, And perfect jobs for us.
"don't worry Em's the way you two are its been past the honeymoon stage your fucking married." I felt my heart skip a beat. Did it really look like that? I sighed content in the thought of marriage one day. It was all casual things we talked about after that.
The next morning it turned out David went to work and was signed out of the inn. I couldn't help the feeling in my stomach that the poor man would be going back home tonight. So with high hope that he was not to quick to forgive I took myself to work after all the last goodbyes. Once I got there with minimal to no work I sent Regina a text.
Me: you're just to good to me you know that. Good morning by the way.
Regina: hmm and why is that? Good morning to you dear.
Me: well a certain man came into my life last night because you told him his wife was hiding something.
Regina: oh that. Really?! I didn't think he would you know show up on your doorstep last night.
I smiled at how her tone changed with the message and how I could tell.
Me: well thank you. You seem to be doing a lot of secret missions without me.
Regina: that because if they are for you and you go then how does that surprise you?
A throat cleared I looked up to see my boss glaring at me and then he points to paperwork making sure I get the gist of what he means. Covenantally another message comes in with a 'don't you work this morning?'
Me: boss is glaring...paper work... Gotta go. Love you.
Pulling the pile of paperwork closer I decided I couldn't wait to go home tonight.
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I hope you like David's introduction. Can anyone guess what might happen next. Curious if anyone thinks I should get to Emma being sherif or not later on. Btw just so you know Mary-Margaret is still gonna be kinda of a bitch with a bitch move in desperate attempts to keep her husband.
I want more ideas if you have some. Thanks for reading!