Norah pulled her head phones out of her ear when Henry finally came into the room. She wondered where he was. Regina certainly was not gaining any brownie points leaving her alone with Snow and David. Thank God Henry came in the room when he did. She was completely bored out of her mind.

"I'm so glad you're here." She said when he sat down beside her.

"I'm glad your back." He smiled. "So are you feeling better?"

"Eh..." She lifted her hand and tilted it side ways. "So, so." She smiled.

"Would you two like some lunch?" Snow asked from the kitchen as she poured David a cup of coffee. Henry nodded in response.

"What about you Norah.

"I just ate." Norah said quickly.

"Norah, I think Regina told me that you haven't been eating much."

"Really? Because I've only been home a little over 12 hours and I slept for over half that." She shot sarcastically.

"I'll fix you a sandwich then. Do you like hot ham and cheese?"

"Yeah, sure whatever." She muttered then stood up and then walked over to the kitchen. Norah leaned over the counter beside David. "So when are you two going to tell me what is going on?" She asked raising a brow.

"What did Regina tell you?" Mary Margaret asked while pulling a pan from the cabinet.

"Nothing."

"Then I suppose that will be what you hear from us." She said then smiled at David when he winked at her.

"Oh my gosh, you guys are impossible." She said then stomped back into the room with Henry. "So, do you have any board games or cards to play?

"Sure. Do you like monopoly?"

"Yeah, and honestly I'm pretty bored so anything will help."

"Hey, Mary Margaret do you mind if we go upstairs?"

"That's fine, but lunch will be ready soon. So don't get into a game until after lunch."

"Alright. Come on Norah we can set up the board." He smiled then ran upstairs. Norah laughed then followed behind him.

"So, Henry what is going on?" Norah knew that she could basically get anything out of the boy.

"Well...earlier this morning, someone attacked August. Mother Superior was able to save him, but it turned him back into a real boy." He answered while unfolding the board on the floor. Henry handed Norah a stack of un sorted game money.

"What? Did he say who attacked him?"

"He couldn't remember, but my mom thinks it could be my dad's girlfriend; Tamara."

"Is that why Regina was so worried this morning?"

"Yeah, my mom called her for help."

"Wow..."

"What?" He laughed as he set up the cards. "What piece would you like to play as?"
Norah eyed the pieces for a moment. "I'll be the iron." She said putting her piece down on the board. "Nothing, its just that I didn't expect the Evil Queen to be helping the savior."

"She isn't Evil anymore." He replied effortlessly.

"What makes you so sure about that?"

"She found you, it broke the curse on her heart."

"Her heart was cursed?"

"No, I don't mean like Story Brooke cursed. I mean like hurt, and..."

"Okay okay, I get it." She smiled. "Why me though? Your her kid too."

"I know it probably helped a bit, but your her real daughter."

"Henry, Norah, its time to eat." David called from the bottom of the steps. Norah rolled her eyes, deciding to hold off the conversation until after she forced her sandwich down her throat.


Even though the Blue fairy had told her not to, Gem ran towards the forest. She knew that apologizing to the others was the right thing to do, even if it was a bad idea. Well she was right, and they definitely hated her now. Gem stopped running and sat on the larger end of a fallen tree. Once sobs became sniffles she wiped her face agian then made her way home.

"That was a good story you know." Rumpelstiltskin appeared out of nowhere. Gem wanted to roll her eyes but they were stinging from the tears. "I don't think you exaggerated to much."

"What do you want?"

"It isn't what I want dearie. You asked for help."

"Haven't we been through this? I don't want anything from you." She said wiping another tear.

"Oh, yes actually about that. You do, but don't know it yet. I must have jumped ahead of my foresight." He replied quickly then moved in closer.

"What do you mean?"

"You are lacking something aren't you? Family?"

"Yes, but... I have the Blue fairy promised me that she would find a suitable family for me."

"And you believe her?"

"She wouldn't lie, fairies don't lie."

"Yes, yes, I know." He said then rolled his eyes.

"So, what do you want?"

"Are we back at the beginning already?" He asked putting his finger under his chin to think. "I have a gift for you."

"I told you, I want nothing from you."

"Actually, this you do." He grinned. "Plus, it was part of a deal, and I see the future so I know you'll take it."

"No." Gem said quietly then turned around to leave.

"Are you willing to give away your only chance of finding a family?" He asked as she walked away. Rumpelstiltskin grinned when Gem stopped and turned back to him. "I see your not." He smiled.

"What family?" She asked stomping her feet on her way back towards him.

"I'll show you. Come with me." He said and then waved his hand quickly causing both him and Gem appear in front of a home in a different village. "Go on, look for yourself." He whispered in her ear and then pointed towards the window. Gem took a deep breath then peaked in. A woman, and her husband sat at their dinner table alone.

"So, what am I supposed to see here?" Gem looked back to ask, but jumped when she realised he was already beside her. "Well, this family had a child your age. She was the apple of their eye."

"Wait, what do you mean had?"

"She died." He cut off coldly.

"Oh, well what makes you think they want me?"

"Just go with it dearie. Knock on the door and find out for yourself." He said then nudged her over.

"Wait... what about your price?"

"No more questions. The debt has been paid for." He quickly said then disappeared. Gem hesitated but stepped up to the door, and softly knocked.


On the phone with Emma, David stepped outside of the apartment. Emma met Regina at Gold's shop so she could return Belle's memories and get a potion to bind Norah's magic. Emma, determined to prove that Tamara was responsible for August's 'death' asked Regina for assistance. Before Emma got the chance to search Neal and Tamara's room she received a phone call about someone breaking into the Mayor's office. Even after Regina apologized to Snow, Emma and even Henry. David still didn't necessarily trust her, mainly because he didn't like her, but he pushed his feelings aside. More focused on his daughter's safety. Some one in Story Brooke was up to no good. If something were to go down at Regina's office, he wanted to be there to protect his daughter.

"I'll meet you there." He said then hung up the phone as he stepped back inside. Norah and Henry were sitting at the bar eating their sandwiches. He cleared his throat giving Mary Margaret the hint he needed to talk to her. She finished pouring Henry another drink then quickly walked over to him.

"What's wrong?" She kept her voice low.

"Some one broke into Regina's office. Emma thinks Tamara did it."

"Of course" She sighed. "Why would Tamara break into Regina's office?"

"I don't know, but I'm going to meet them there." He said while putting his jacket on. "Will you be okay?" He asked referring to Norah.

"Oh yeah, it's fine. Just be careful." She smiled as David leaned in to kiss her on the forehead then rushed him off.


AN

Thank you for the reviews. Every time I attempt to end the story, I change it and keep writing...but Henry and Norah did need some time together :D