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Regina went to get glasses after they went inside. Emmett looked around before she came back and he was impressed of how nice it looked. Regina came in with to glasses and started to pour cider."how did he find me?" She sighed"no idea, I adopted him when he was three weeks old"she started"the records were sealed and I was told the birth mother did not want any contact" Emmett stayed silent."and the mother?"
"haven't seen her in 11 years." Regina just hummed in thought. "do I need to be worried about her?" Emmett chuckled "no when she makes up her mind she never changes it, you will have no problem with her." Regina looked Emmett straight in the eye " do I need to be worried about you ?" "absolutely not" right as he said it Graham came down stairs "Madam mayor you can relax, other than being a tired little boy Henry's fine." Regina smiles "thank you sheriff" she says as he walks out.
"I'm sorry for him dragging you out of your life I don't understand what's going on with him" "It's fine kids going through a rough time it happens" "you have to understand since I became mayor balancing things has been tricky" she starts "you, have a job I assume?" "I keep busy" Regina weakly smiles"imagine having another one on top of it, that's being a single mom, so I push for order. Am I strict? I suppose, but I do it for his own good. I want Henry to excel in life. I don't think that makes me evil, do you?" Emmett gets lost in her eyes for a second before he says "uh no, I think he is just saying that because of the fairytale thing" At this Regina looks confused "what fairytale thing?" "you know, his book. How he thinks everyone is a cartoon character from it, like his shrink is Jiminy cricket." Emmett chuckles. Regina looks surprised.
"I'm sorry. I really don't know what you're talking about." Emmett sighs
"you know what, it's none of my business he's your kid."He takes a drink"I should be heading back." Regina nods "of course"
As he gets to his car he looks up at the house to see Henry in the window. Henry rushes to bed and turns off his light.
As Emmett is driving out of town he notices Henry's book in the passenger seat. "that sneaky little bastard" when he looks up again he gasps. There is a wolf in the middle of the road. Emmett swerves trying not to hit it and crashes into the Storybrooke sign.
CRASH
Morning
Emmett wakes up to someone whistling. When his eyes open he sees that he is in a cell. He looks at the man that was whistling who is in the other cell. The grumpily says "what are you looking at brother?" Another man that's in the station speaks up "hey Leroy. Manners. we have a guest" he starts " so you are uh Henry's father? How lovely for him to have you back in his life." Emmett covers his head "actually I was just dropping him off" Leroy scoffs " don't blame ya they're all brats who needs 'em." The other man speaks up "I'd give anything for one, my wife and I tried for many years...but uh it was not meant to be." "well cry me a river" Leroy states as Graham walks in. "Leroy, im going to let you out but you need me to behave." He unlocks the door" now put on a smile and stay out of trouble" Leroy gives the biggest fake smile and leaves the station. Emmett goes up to the bars of the cell "seriously!" Graham weakly smiles "Regina's drinks-a little stronger than we thought." "I wasn't drunk there was a wolf standing in the middle of the road" Emmett says in annoyance. "a wolf right." Graham said in disbelief.
"Graham, Henry's run away again. We have to-" Regina looks at Emmett in shock."what is he doing here? Do you know where he is?" Lady, I haven't seen him since I dropped him off at your house, and I have a pretty good alibi" Emmett said pointing at Graham. "He wasn't in his room this morning" "did you try his friends?" "he doesn't really have any. He's kind of a loner." "check his computer? If he's close to someone he could be emailing them." "and you know this how!?" "finding people is what I do. heres and idea, you guys let me out and I will help you find him."
"smart kid he cleared his inbox, but I'm smart too" Emmett puts in a recovery tool. "I'm a bit more old fashioned in my techniques-pounding the pavement, knocking on doors." "well your on salary I get paid for delivery, pounding the pavement is not a luxury I get." The computer beeps" there is a receipt for a " Emmetts eyes widen" its expensive, he has a credit card?" Regina looks at him like he is the biggest idiot on the planet and scoffs " hes 10" "well, he used one." He pulled up the transaction"Mary Margaret Blanchard? Who's that?" Regina sighs in annoyance "Henry's teacher"
"as we build our bird houses remember, what your making is a home not a cage. The bird is free and will do what it will."a woman with short black hair says."This is for them, not us. They're loyal creatures." The kids gasp in awe as the bird flies to the bird house."if you love them and they love you, they will always find you." The bell rings and all the kids go off to recess. Regina walks through the kids towards Mary Margaret.
"ms. Mills what are you doing here?" "where's my son?" Mary looked confused "Henry? I thought he was home sick with you." "you think I'd be here if he was?" Emmett look between the two and stayed back not wanting to be in the crossfire. "did you give him your credit card so he can find him?" Mary looks at Emmett "I'm sorry but who are you?" "I'm his-" he was cut off by Regina "Biological father." She looks surprised and starts digging through her purse. "you don't know anything about this do you?" Emmett questioned. "no, unfortunately not." She looks in her wallet and sighs "clever boy, I should have never given him that book." Regina is annoyed by her words "what in the hell is this book I keep hearing about!?" "just some old stories I gave him. As you well know Henry is a special boy so smart, so creative, and as you might be aware...lonely. He needed it." She says to the mayor with a little bite. "ah shit is about to go down" Emmett thinks." What he needs is a dose of reality, this is a waste of time." Regina says as she knocks down some books, as she walks out of the classroom she says to Emmett "have a nice trip back to Boston." Emmett helps Mary pick up the books when Regina leaves."sorry to bother you" "no its.. Its okay. I fear that this is partially my fault." "how's the book suppose to help?"
Mary Margaret smiles"what do you think stories are for? These stories...the classics? There's a reason we all know them. They are a way for us to deal with our world, a world that doesn't always make sense. See Henry hasn't had the easiest life. Emmett smirks " ya she is kind of a hard-ass." Mary frowns "no, its more than her. He's like any adopted child. He wrestles with that most basic question, why would anyone give me away?" Emmett flinches at her words when Mary realizes who she is talking to " I am so sorry I didn't mean in any way to judge you." "It's ok" "look I gave the book to him because I wanted Henry to have the most important thing anyone can have...hope. To believe in the possibility of a happy ending." "you know where he is don't you." Emmett stated "you might want to check his castle."
Emmett climbs up behind Henry on the castle. "you left this in my car." He looks where Henry is staring and sees the clock tower "still hasn't moved huh?" " I was hoping that when I brought you back that things would change here, and the final battle would begin." "I'm not fighting any battles kid." "yes you are, you're here because it's your destiny. Your gonna bring back the happy endings." Emmet sighed in annoyance "can you cut with the book crap?" "you don't have to be hostile with me I know you like me. I can tell. Your just pushing me away because you feel guilty. It's ok." " I know why you gave me away, you wanted to give me my best chance" "Look kid, I didn't give you away. I found out about you but before I could do anything you were gone. So I left you alone. In wanted to give you your best chance." "it's the same reason snow white gave you away." Sigh " listen to me kid. I am not in any a real person. And I'm no savior. You were right about me wanting you to have your best chance. But it's not with me. Come on let's go." "please don't take me back there." Henry pleads" just stay with me for a week. That's all I ask. One week and you'll see I'm not crazy." " I have to get you back to your mom." "you don't know what it's like with her. My life sucks!" "you wanna know what sucking is! Being left on the side of the freeway. My parents didn't even take me to a hospital!" Emmett sadly sighs "look, your mom is trying her best.i know it's hard, and I know sometimes it seems she doesn't love you, but at least she wants you."
They didn't leave you there, that's just where you came through." "what?" "the wardrobe, when you went through the wardrobe, you appeared in the street. Your parents were trying to save you from the curse." "sure they were."he chuckles humorously. "Come on Henry"
Regina opens the door and Henry runs inside. She turns back to Emmett "thank you" "no problem" "he seemed to have taken quite a shine to you." "don't mistake this as an invitation back into his life." Emmett tries to speak but is cut off " I have changed every diaper, soothed every fever, and endured every tantrum. You may have helped make him, but he is my son." He was cut off again " you don't have any legal right to Henry so I suggest you get in your car and leave this town, because if you don't, I will destroy you if it's the last thing I do. Goodbye ." Do you love him?" Regina turns back around "what?" " Henry. Do you love him?" "of course I love him." She says as she closes the door. "She's a bitch, sexy but a bitch."
At the hospital MM is giving out flowers to the patients even John Doe
On his way into the bed and breakfast he heard arguing.
"I should have moved to Boston!" The arguing continued until he spoke up "um excuse me." Both women looked up at him. "id like a room." They looked surprised. The older one answered him "really?" He nodded. She smiled "would you like a forest view or square view?" "Square is fine" "now, what's the name?" "Emmett, Emmett Swan." "Emmett, what a lovely name." Said a man behind them. "thanks" Granny opens a drawer and gives him a role of money " it's all there" "thank you" he looks back at Emmett. "enjoy your stay...Emmett" "who's that?" he owns this place." Said the girl "the Inn?" He questions "no. the town" granny answers. "so, how long will you be with us?" "a week, just a week." Granny grabs a key "great, welcome to Storybrooke." And gives it to him.
At that moment the hand on the clock tower moved and Henry smirked.