More and more villains crossed the bridge and took a look around in Auradon. Many of them decided to travel further, realizing it wouldn't be smart to all stick around on this little part of the world. Many of them also returned back to the Isle of the Lost, having no other home than the past prison. Evie was excited when she learned her mother was spotted at the guards post who were positioned at the bridge. She had been visiting her mother for the past few days, but her mom was finally able to cross the bridge herself and visit Evie's cottage. Evie was excited, but also nervous, knowing she had to introduce Doug to her. She had to convince her mom that one did not need a prince on a white horse to be happy. A lovely dwarven son could do the trick if it was true love.

Evie could see her mother looked different from the last time she visited her a few days ago. Evie had told her mom about the little fashion shop she set up, but hadn't told her anything about Doug yet, scared for her disapproval. She wouldn't hide him anymore, though. She walked confidently towards her mother, hand in hand with her boyfriend. Her mother didn't even seem to notice at first. She walked towards her daughter with stretched arms.

"Evie, you look beautiful," she said from afar.

Evie noticed she smiled when she finally saw her mom again and she fastened her pace. She finally reached her mom. The Evil Queen put both her hands on Evie's cheeks and took a closer look.

"You're still very beautiful," she confirmed again. "Just like your mother, fairest of them all."

Evie smiled at her mother's compliments. During her long year in Auradon she had learned that there was more than just being beautiful, but somehow she still enjoyed getting those heartwarming compliments.

"Mom, I missed you," Evie said truthfully.

"I missed you too, my darling," her mother replied and Evie knew she meant it too.

"I want to introduce you to someone," Evie said and she grabbed Doug's hand again. "This is Doug, Dopey's son. He's my boyfriend." The Evil Queen looked in disgust for a moment, while she scanned the boy with her eyes. He wasn't particularly handsome.

"Dopey," The Evil Queen said hesitating. "Isn't that one of those dwarfs?" She seemed to spit out the words. Fear rose in Evie. She knew what the dwarfs had done to her mother. She wasn't planning to step back, though.

"He is," Evie responded. "But Doug is not much like his father. Or his uncles in that matter."

The Evil Queen still looked shocked. Disapproval was written on her face. "Evie," her mother started slowly. "With your looks you can get any prince you like. You could live in a castle and be the most beautiful queen in Auradon."

Evie already shook her head. "I fell in love with Doug and I need to ask you to give him a chance. You will see that he's worth much more than a prince. And I want you to see my cottage and all the dresses I designed. You will see that it is worth so much more than a castle on the hill."

The face of the Evil Queen softened when she looked at her daughter again. She had never seen Evie so passionate or happy before. A smile appeared on her face and she nodded.

"Alright," she said. "Show me your little cottage." Evie smiled in relieve. She didn't think her mother would accept everything right away, but she believed that her mother could change.

Jay and Mal watched how Evie wrapped her arms around her mother and put her into an embrace. Then she, the Evil Queen and Doug walked away towards Evie's cottage.

"That went well," Mal said in relieve. She and Jay had decided they would stay close in case the reunion would go wrong.

Jay nodded in agreement. He was glad for Evie that her mother took the step and crossed the bridge, trying to adapt the lifestyle in Auradon. Jay was still waiting for his dad. Carlos was still terrified. He actually hoped that his mom would stay on the Isle and never cross the bridge. It actually surprised him that she hadn't showed up already. Jay wasn't surprised he had to wait for his dad for so long. His dad always had an issue with trusting royalties. Last time Jay visited the Isle his dad was pouting whole the time, wondering if it was a trap or if the kingdom was just weak. Jay said to him that he should come, so Jay could prove to him neither of them were true, but his dad shook his head resolute.

Jay had dropped Mal back at the castle and walked back to the cottage alone. He was still thinking about his dad and how he could convince him. His mind was far away, there for he noticed the two guys walking towards him a little too late. Jay had to gasp for air when he saw his handsome face again. It wasn't unlikely to see Gil and Harry at this time at this place. At the moment Uma and her crew lived on their pirate ship The Lost Revenge, who they anchored in Belle's Harbor, close to Auradon and close to the bridge that led to the Isle of the Lost. Gil and Harry were probably just walking back to the ship, but then the blond haired boy noticed Jay.

"Jay, look what I've found!" A smile immediately appeared on Jay's face, glad to know that Gil wanted to share whatever he had found with him. Gil fastened his pace, so he could show Jay his new findings. Gil held up a bowl filled with little red fruits with a leafy top at one end.

"These are called strawberries, right?" Gil asked and Jay confirmed it. For a second Jay questioned to himself where they got these, but he decided not to ask. "I remember seeing these on the television," Gil continued. "Mal loves these, right? I can't wait to try them myself."

"Than just eat them already," Harry said frustrated while finally catching up. He was getting tired of hearing how Gil wanted to try the fruit. Even though he also adored it how Gil wanted to wait until they got back to Uma to show her the fruit first.

Gil still seemed to hesitate, but Jay's confident smile and Harry's approval won him over. With excitement and overall curiosity he grabbed one of the strawberries and brought it towards his mouth.

"You should not eat the…" Before Jay could finish his sentence Gil had already put the entire strawberry, green calyx and all, in his mouth. "…green part." Gil didn't even seem to mind, since his eyes lit up by the taste of the fruit. Harry on the other hand slowly raised his eyebrows. Gil went for his second strawberry, but this time Jay grabbed his hand and stopped him from eating it.

"You should not eat the leafy top. You only eat the red part," Jay explained again, this time having Gil's attention.

Gil slowly closed his mouth and looked down at the strawberry in his hand. "Oh," he replied slowly.

He seemed confused, so Jay decided to hold on to his hand a little longer, before he ate the leaves again. But then Gil slowly nodded and Jay decided it was save to release the other guy's hand. Gil carefully bit the red part of the strawberry. His eyes lit up again, the taste got indeed even better. Gil looked back up at Jay with a bright grateful smile on his face. Jay couldn't help but smile back. Harry was raising his eyebrows even more as he watched the two guys smiling at each other. He sensed the same weird energy as when Gil and Jay were doing the icebreaking thing at the berry bush. Once again he just had to do something about this.

"Well, I actually think it's time for us to move on. Uma is definitely waiting for our return," Harry said in a longing voice. He was moving closer to Gil. A little bit too close, Jay thought.

"Do you actually have a Tourney practice this weekend?" Gil asked Jay, while he took another strawberry.

Harry sighed annoyed, realizing he got ignored again, just like that time they were at the berry bush. At least the longing staring had stopped.

"I'm afraid not," Jay replied, taking Gil's example in ignoring Harry.

"Shame," Gil said, but then he turned to Harry. "You should see Jay at the Tourney field. He's amazing."

Jay noticed how he had to blush as he tried to hide the grin on his face. He hoped the other two guys wouldn't notice how he shyly looked away. He didn't understand, though. So many others, particularly girls, told him many times before that he was amazing on the field. It never really mattered to him, as long as his coach was proud of him. Somehow it suddenly did matter when this guy said it.

Gil smiled brightly at Jay again, which caused Harry to annoyingly sigh once more. He was done with the flirting that was happening between those two guys. He hit Gil against his arm, which caused Gil to almost drop his bowl with strawberries. If hinting didn't work, than he would use a little force.

"Let's go, Uma is waiting for us," Harry said and already walked past Jay.

"One more thing," Gil continued to talk to Jay. Harry stopped and turned around again. This was getting seriously obnoxious. "If you don't have a match, how about we're going to explore tomorrow? You've got time?"

Jay tried to hide the smile that suddenly appeared on his face. He and Gil said they would go exploring together, he never actually thought they really would. They hadn't talk about it anymore after the night that the barrier was broken down, and Jay actually thought Gil had forgotten about the whole thing. But suddenly he asked with a hopeful expression on his face.

"Sure," Jay answered. Jay had to gasp for air again, when he saw Gil's face lit up once more.

"Really? That's so great! I'm really curious about…" Gil seemed to think for a second. "Everything! Everything looks so pretty. I'll see you tomorrow. We've got to go back to Uma."

"You go, I'll catch up," Harry said to Gil. Gil looked up in surprise, but then shrugged and walked ahead. He had learned it was better to not ask too many questions when he got a direct command. He still turned around to smile at Jay.

Jay didn't even notice he was still staring at the other guy while he was walking away. Harry, on the other hand, noticed it clearly. He stood in front of Jay, blocking his view.

"What are you exactly planning with him?" Harry said, finally getting Jay's attention.

"I'm sorry?"

"How long have you guys been dating?"

"It's not a date!" Jay defended himself. "He just wants to see the surroundings and I'm happy to take him."

"Oh Jay, you shouldn't lie to me," Harry said with a mischievous grin on his face.

"It's not a date!" Jay clarified again. Hook was already pissing him off again "We're just friends."

Harry raised his hands in a defensive way. "Whatever you say, Jay. Whatever you say."

Jay knew from the look on Harry's face that the pirate didn't believe him. He wondered if Gil had said something weird to make Hook suspicious. Or was it really his own stupidity who made him believe those nonsense? Harry looked at him with a threatening look on his face. He then turned around and followed Gil, leaving Jay behind in uncertainty.