Belle nearly cried when the car drove past the welcome to Storybrooke sign, she didn't know if it was because her dream had finally come true or because she would see Cam again or if it was just her hormones, maybe all of the above. The streets were quiet and calm, nothing like the busy streets of New York, yes, Belle was going to like it in Storybrooke.

"Do you want to come see the house?" Jefferson asked from the front passenger seat.

"I'd love to." Replied Belle from the seat behind him, Bae had long since fallen asleep in her lap, breathing softly.

"I want to see it too, but maybe later. I really want to see Granny."

Ruby and Granny fought on a regular basis but they loved each other wholeheartedly. Belle looked to the dark-haired girl beside her in the back seat, Ruby looked like she could cry.

"Okay, I'll drop you off at the diner and then we will go to the new house. See you later for something to eat, yeah?" Victor used the rear view mirror to glance at Ruby.

"Yeah, sounds like a plan."

It didn't take long to arrive at Granny's diner, then again it didn't take long to get anywhere in Storybrooke. The place looked just like the last time Ruby had gone home, busy but not overcrowded, a buzz with chatter but not loud. Ruby pushed the creases out of her short cranberry red skirt and smiled at her friends, lips turning up in a wolfish grin. She was home, they all were. The red obsessed girl ruffled Bae's sleeping head for a moment and then pushed open the car door, getting out with a thanks Victor and see you guys later. Belle suddenly leaned over and grabbed her hand stopping Ruby in her tracks.

"Ruby, if you see Cam would you tell him where I am and that my cell died?"

"Of course, honey."

Ruby shut the door and watched as the car drove away down Main Street. She had missed the town, when she was there she always told Granny she wanted out, that she wanted to see the world, go to Madagascar and see Lemurs, but when she got out all Ruby wanted was to go home. As soon as the car was out of sight Ruby clicked her heels up the steps and savoured the little bell marking her entrance. Some of the town folk noticed her straight away but Ruby gestured for them to stay silent, Granny had her back to her granddaughter and so she crept up silently until she was only a few inches behind her at the kitchen window and said.

"Am I going to get some service today, or what?"

Granny turned suddenly, like a bat out of hell and looked at her granddaughter, her heart felt like it had been squeezed.

"Ruby. Oh Ruby."

In seconds Granny had her in a bear hug, tight and loving. The Widow Lucas was far stronger than she looked. Ruby hugged back, breathing in the calming scent of coffee, cherry pie and pancakes that was her grandmother.

"I missed you Granny."

"Oh I missed you too, Sweetheart."

Eventually Granny released her and they had a quick catch up before Aurora and some other friends pulled her off to catch up. Ruby was so happy to be home, it was almost like she had never been away. Aurora was still with Philip, the buses still never showed up on time, everything was just like when she left. Eventually her friends left, getting back to their jobs and various errands leaving Ruby to return to Granny. With the lunch hour over the diner grew quiet, if fact it was empty. Probably won't stay like this for long Ruby though to herself.

"They missed you."

"I know, Granny. I missed them too. It's good to be back."

"How are Victor and that boyfriend of his." Granny could never remember if it was Jefferson or Jeffrey.

"He and Jefferson are fine. They took Belle to see the new house."

Ah it is Jefferson, I need to remember that. Granny suddenly remembered about the small box that Gold had given her for Ruby. She had to know how they knew each other and that meant giving her granddaughter the box.

"Here." She said slipping the box onto the counter top, she had kept it underneath the counter for a few days not really knowing where else to put it.

"You got me a present?"

"Its not from me. It's from the new guy, Mister Gold."

Ruby's face didn't light up but it didn't shudder either, Granny had to get to the bottom of the mystery. She watched as Ruby pulled the little gold ribbon and opened the box.

"Aww its cute." She said holding it up in the light to see it better. "Has my name on it and everything. Oh a note."

One for all of you, congratulations.

-C

"Oh that's sweet, he got one for Victor, Jefferson and Belle too." She looked up at Granny and before the older woman could say a word added. "I'm going to get my diner and inn keys from my room and put this on. Back in a sec." She seemed to like the keychain, seriously how do those two know each other? And she said he got one for her friends too, what the hell is going on with them and Mister Gold? Granny was pulled from her thoughts when Ruby returned looking at her keys as she tried to get the new keychain to attach.

"Granny, I know I haven't seen you in ages but would it be okay if I went over to Victor and Jefferson's? I really want to see the house."

"Oh of course, darling. I have some cleaning up to do. You bring them in later for dinner okay?"

"Yeah sure, that would be great."

Ruby kissed Granny's cheek and then left the diner. Granny watched her go with a little smile, but it fell from her face when she saw Gold approaching the diner. Granny watched as Ruby stopped Gold and hugged him, showing him her keys with a few words she couldn't hear. They chatted for a long moment and Gold pointed down the road at something, it was strange for Granny to watch, like they were friends. They hugged again and Ruby started walking off down the street while Gold climbed the stairs.

"Its quiet in here today." Remarked Gold as he came through the door. "Was it something I said?"

"What do you want, Gold?"

"Coffee please." He leaned against the counter as Granny poured him his coffee into a paper cup. "I see Ruby has returned."

"Yes. I want you to stay away from her, she doesn't need someone like you leading her down the wrong path to a bed."

She set the cup down in front of him and Gold nearly choked on his own tongue.

"You think I'm sleeping with her? No, I can assure you Missus Lucas, I have no interest in your granddaughter in that way. All I have ever done is help Ruby." It was true, every word. "I admire your concern for her but there is no need. I have no plans to ever bed her."

"So why are you being so nice to her, you aren't a nice person."

"Oh I am lovely, to those who deserve it. Ruby is a good person, she talks about you a lot. I know you may not believe it or even think it possible, but Ruby is my friend."

With that Gold left the building.