This story is dedicated to the amazing OncerSware(k)JateBazeGirlscout22. I got this little one-shot idea from their story, 'Already There.' It is an amazing story and you guys should definitely check it out!

Disclaimer: I do not own the Once Upon A Time plot nor the wonderful characters or anything else relating to the show...:(

Reminder: This is in Storybrooke, but Snow and James remember

Well, I'm continuing it! The last chap was kind of a prologue, this is where the real story starts. This chap is based off of the promo for episode 21:D How do Snow and James react when they find out Emma is leaving Storybrooke...

"Emma we can't leave Storybrooke!" Henry shouted trying to show his mom some sense.

"Why not? Henry, this is the only way we can get you away from Regina! We can come back after I have legal documents saying I have full custody of you," Emma said calmly.

Henry shook his head, "What about your job? What about grandma and grandpa? You know they can't leave," he said angrily.

"That's why we're coming back kid," Emma said softly, "I lost them once, I lost you once, and I'm not going to lose either of you again," Emma said frustrated. "End of discussion."

Henry huffed in anger. He looked at his mom; she didn't even acknowledge him she was so focused on the road and them getting out. Henry's eyes went wide as he got an idea. He reached over, grabbed the wheel, and jerked it far to the left, causing Emma's car to veer off the road.

"HENRY!" Emma screamed in shock as the car crashed. Her airbag went off causing her to pass out.

"Sorry Mom..." he whispered. He took her phone out of her jacket pocket and dialed his grandma's number.

James walked into their apartment. "Honey I'm home!" Silence. "Where's my girls?" he asked loudly.

Still no answer. James walked down into his and Snow's bedroom. Snow sat curled up in bed. "Snow? Honey what's wrong?" he asked worried. Snow shook her head. James sat down beside her and rubbed her back. "What happened?"

"I-it's E-Emma..." she whispered softly.

"What did Regina do?" James demanded.

Snow sat up slowly and handed him the note.

Mom and Dad,

I'm sorry.

I have to get Henry out of here. We'll be back once I get gain legal custody of him.

Please don't be mad...I just didn't want Regina to hurt you guys. I love you both so much.

Always yours,
Emma

James pulled Snow into his arms trying to soothe her, "Shhh, it's going to be okay Snow. Everything will work out I know it will."

Snow nodded silently as tears slowly fell down her cheeks. James gave her a soft smile and kissed them off her face. She rested her head against his shoulder. They sat in silence for awhile. Until Snow's phone ring broke the silence. Snow sat up abruptly, "That's her ring!" she dove towards the phone and answered it. "Emma?" she exclaimed. "Henry, where's Emma...what do you mean she's passed out? Where are you?" she looked stood and began to get dressed. "You did WHAT?" she shrieked. "We'll be there in five minutes...Emma's awake…? Put her on the phone...NOW!"

James rolled his eyes in frustration at his wife's frantic behavior.

"You have ten minutes," Snow spat into the phone. She hung up and looked at James. He burst out laughing. She crossed her arms, "James this is not a laughing matter!"

"No but your facial expression is," he chuckled.

Ten minutes later the door to the apartment opened slowly. Emma walked in and Snow threw her arms around her daughter. "Emma! Thank GOD you're alright!" she exclaimed.

Emma began to cry, "I'm sorry..." she whispered.

James pulled his girls into a warm embrace. "It's okay Em. All that matters is that you're home safe and sound."

Snow nodded, "That's right. But young lady, you are SO grounded."

Emma laughed, "I'm twenty-eight you can't ground me..."

"I'm your mother; I'll ground you whenever the heck I feel like it!" Snow said angrily.

"Fine," Emma said seriously.

"Fine," Snow replied.

Emma turned on her heel, "I'm going to bed!"

"Good!" Snow shouted.

Emma slammed her door. James clicked his tongue disapprovingly. Snow gave him a disapproving look, "What did I do?"

He sighed, "Honey, Emma is an adult."

"But I'm-"

"I know you're her mother and all you want to do is keep her safe. But Snow, she isn't a baby anymore. And like it or not, she still has some of her old walls put up..."

"So what you mean is that by me babying her is pushing her away...?"

James nodded, "Yes. So maybe what you should do is treat her like you did before you remembered everything. Treat her like Mary Margaret would have."

Snow sighed contently, "Okay...and I know exactly how I'm going to do it."

James smirked, "Good. Now I for one am tired and want to go to bed. I and my genius brain full of plans are going to bed. Go talk to your daughter," he pecked her lips. "I love you."

"Charming really does suit you doesn't it," she teased.

James raised an eyebrow, "Well of course dear. You told me that the day we met!"

Snow laughed and punched his chest, "Go to bed!"

"Yes ma'am," James said and mock-saluted her and he walked off to their room.

Snow rolled her eyes and walked into the kitchen. Five minutes later, she walked down to Emma's room. She heard Kelly Clarkson's 'Stronger' blasting through the door. Snow knocked gently. "Emma? Can I come in?"

Emma sighed and the music went off. "I guess so."

She slowly opened the door, "I brought hot chocolate," she said trying to ease the tension.

"Thanks," Emma said coldly.

"Can I sit?"

"Sure," she said sarcastically.

Snow awkwardly sat down and handed Emma her mug. "Emma, I need to apologize."

"Yes, you do," Emma said blankly looking at her wall.

"I was just worried about you. I didn't mean to snap at you I just-I don't-what I'm trying to say is I lost you once, and I cannot lose you again," Snow whispered. She slowly reached out and took her daughter's hand.

Emma looked at her mom, "And I shouldn't have left...I was just trying to give Henry a better life. I'm sorry too." She squeezed Snow's hand and tears came to both of their eyes.

"Emma can we make a promise not to fight anymore?" Snow asked winking.

Emma laughed, "We can sure try! I don't like fighting with you mom..."

"And I hate fighting with you sweetheart." Snow sipped her hot chocolate. "I need to go do the dishes want to help?"

Emma smiled, "You sure you trust me with the dishes?" she teased.

Snow chuckled, "How could I not! You are my daughter after all." She stood and walked out of the room, Emma following close behind. They finished their hot chocolate and began to wash the dirty plates, bowls, glasses, and silverware.

A half hour later, Emma put the last bowl into the dishwasher and closed the door. "There! Finished," she said happily.

Snow laughed, "Not a very fun job?"

"Oh no mom, bundles of fun," Emma said sarcastically. Snow smiled and grabbed a cup from the cabinet. She walked over to the fridge and grabbed a carton of milk. "You want anything Emma?" she asked over her shoulder, searching for a late night snack.

Emma walked over to the kitchen sink and quietly soaked her dish towel in water. She wrung it out and moved quickly towards Snow. "Nah I'm alright," she said. Emma flipped the towel around a couple times and backed up, "Hey mom?" she asked smirking.

Snow turned around, "Yeah Em?" she asked. Emma whipped the towel towards her mother. Snow laughed, "Oh it is so on!" She reached over and grabbed a towel. And an "epic battle" between mother and daughter began. Emma shrieked as Snow grabbed the dish soap and squirted it in the direction of her.

"Mom!" Emma shouted.

"Give up yet Em?" Snow teased.

Emma smirked, "Not a chance." She opened the cabinet under the sink and grabbed the other bottle of dish soap. Emma quickly opened it and shot it towards Snow. "Now we're even!" she said laughing.

Snow ran into the living room and hid behind the couch, "I give up!" she lied.

Emma walked over slowly. "Really?" she asked unconvinced.

Snow jumped up and shot her daughter one more time, "Nope! Game over though; your father is going to wake up…"

"He already did," James said chuckling. He stood in the doorway of the bedroom, arms crossed, chuckling.

Snow and Emma blushed and quickly hid their soap bottles behind their back. "Hey daddy…" Emma said trying not to laugh.

James smiled, "I take it you two made up?"

Snow nodded, "Uh-huh, sorry we woke you Charming. We were just doing the dishes…?" she gave him a smile.

James nodded, "The dishes eh?" The two smiled innocently. "Well," he walked over to his girls and wrapped his arms around Snow. "Let me help," he whispered in her ear. James grabbed the bottle from behind her back and squirted it at Emma and Snow.

"JAMES!" Snow shrieked.

Emma fell to the ground laughing. James and Snow collapsed beside her. After they finally could control their breathing, Emma sat up. "Who's up for a movie?"

James raised his hand, "As long as there's no "dishes" involved I'm game."

Snow sat up, "Me too, what movie do you have in mind Emma?"

Emma smirked, "You'll have to wait and see." She winked, stood, ran into her room, and grabbed Snow White and the Seven Dwarves.

That's a wrap! Hope ya'll liked this one as much as I do:) Next up is the family enjoying the movie. Also remember Emma's dream last chapter? Yeah that's kind of important...;) hehe I love spoilers!

~Snow