Things went surprisingly well with Hook. Emma could tell he was immensely hurt, and when he asked for time and space she promised herself she'd give it to him, but he had still congratulated her on getting her memory back before walking out of the diner where people were now celebrating another problem solved. Where they were celebrating another true love found.

Henry had run up to them right after Hook left and hugged them both, followed soon by Mary Margaret who also kissed Archie on the cheek before whispering, "I can't think of anyone better for my daughter." Archie had smiled shyly at her before she stepped back to reveal David standing there, a stern look on his face, causing the diner to go quiet again.

Raising an eyebrow David crossed his arms over his chest as he told Archie, "If you hurt my daughter…" He left the threat open ended for a moment before his smile won out and he patted Archie on the shoulder, telling him, "I know you won't though. I don't think there's anyone I'd trust more with her heart than you, Jiminy."

Letting out a breath he hadn't realised he was holding all Archie was able to do was nod stiffly while Emma let out an amused, "Dad." That made David smile so big that even Archie's still receding fear was forgotten as he smiled as well.

For the rest of the night different people approached them to give their congratulations, some saying how they had known all along, others expressing how blindsided they had been. Regina, for her part, had said, "I should have known back then when he stood up to me that first time." She had smirked before adding, "I think you are both very good for each other."

When the diner was closing and everybody shuffling out Henry made it a point to ask his grandparents if he could stay with them that night. All four adults had laughed as Emma once again told him, "Kid, subtlety is still not your strong suit." Nonetheless, Henry left with Snow and Charming while Emma drove Archie home.

It was a silent agreement that Emma turned off the car after parking, getting out and following Archie inside. They both smiled and laughed when Pongo came running at them, barking happily like he already knew what had happened. Emma squatted down as she petted the dog and told him, "I don't know how I could ever forget you." Once again Archie felt his heart glow with an intense warmth as he watched Emma with Pongo.

After said dog had been taken care of, let out and fed, Emma and Archie sat on the couch, Pongo lying at their feet. Emma was snuggled up into Archie's side when she told him, "I'm sorry it took me forgetting to see what was right in front of me."

Resting his cheek on the top of her head his response was simple, "Better late than never." There were a few moments of content silence before he added softly, "I should have said something a long time ago. I've known how I felt about you since that first time I saw you with Henry."

Emma looked up at him at that as she asked in wonder, "Really, that long?" He only smiled slightly as he nodded, pulling her closer to him. Just as softly she told him, "I should have known since I realised how much I trust you. You're the only person in this world aside from Henry who has ever had my complete trust."

Pulling back Emma looked up at Archie with the same wonder in her eyes Henry had seen in him and leaning up she closed the distance between them. This time Archie didn't hold back his passion as he deepened the kiss. When they finally had to pull back for air, foreheads pressed together, he was panting slightly as he said, "It might be time to get some sleep." Emma only nodded as she grabbed his hand and pulled him up the stairs.