Chapter 2: The New Comers
The next day the group went to grab a bite to eat as they talked about their next move. "Okay guys we made it here in one piece so what do we do now?" Faith asked as she took a bite of her French toast.
"Well I am going over to a mechanic shop to see about getting some wheels for we may need transportation", Joseph said sipping his coffee.
"Motorcycles would be a good choice I mean they are fast and easy to get to", William said as he finished eating a strip of bacon.
"Normally I hate bikes but since we have no choice I guess I can deal with riding one", Sophia said with a frown.
"Anyways remember why we are here", Joseph said firmly. The other three exchanged worried glances as they nodded their heads in understanding. "Okay Sophia you are to go to Mr. Gold's Pawn shop and try to get a job there", Joseph said.
"Okay I can do that", Sophia said with a grin.
"Good William I want you to go to the mayor's office and same thing find a job", Joseph said.
"No problem", William replied.
"And Faith", Joseph began.
"I know my mission to find a job at Granny's Diner as a waitress and you are going to snag a job at the sheriff's department", Faith told him.
"Yeah exactly what you just said and remember to meet back at Granny's exactly at 6 p.m. and whatever you do don't draw attention to yourselves unless you have to understand", he told them.
"Understand", they said together. Sophia went over to the pawn shop and went inside quiet as a mouse.
"Hello is anyone here?" she asked nervously.
"Hello dearie how may I help you", Mr. Gold asked with a soft tone.
"Hello sir my name is Sophia and I was wondering if you were hiring?" she asked politely.
"Well I am afraid not dearie I usually don't hire many people", he said with a frown.
"Please Sir I could keep your shop clean and go on errands for you. I really could use some money", Sophia pleaded batting her hazel eyes at him.
"Well you do seem like a nice young lady so okay here is the deal. I will give you a one week trial period and if I am not satisfied then I will fire you", he said firmly.
"Sounds fair thank you sir", Sophia said happily as she shook his hand.
"You can start right now by polishing some old china I keep in those cabinets", he told her.
"Yes sir", Sophia said as he led her to the polish and she began her work. William went over to the mayor's office and went inside with sweaty palms. Regina was frustrated her secretary was in the hospital because of a stupid car accident. She of course was happy that the girl was okay but now what was she going to do? she thought angrily.
"Excuse me mam but I was wondering if you might need a secretary or an errand boy", William said politely.
Regina looked up at the young man before her with a shocked expression as she said", As a matter of fact I do need a secretary what are your qualifications?" she asked with folded arms.
"I am great at filing, can easily remember appointments, very fast at typing, and great with computers", he said.
"Well I am desperate okay kid I will give you a shot but if you mess up then you are fired with no pay understand", Regina said firmly.
"I understand mam so, when can I start?" William asked.
"Right now", Regina said with a grin. Now Joseph managed to buy four motorcycles for a good price and had them parked outside the inn. Only thing he had to do was get a job at the police department and that would not be easy. He opened the door and saw Emma going through some files as he walked in the room.
"Excuse me Ms. but I was wondering if you are hiring for I badly need a job", he began.
"Well I can't think of anything at the moment but I could use some help with filing some reports and keeping the jail clean I guess", Emma said. Since she had Ruby as her deputy she didn't really have anything for the kid but she knew what it was like to not have any money.
"I do whatever work you give me", he told her.
"Okay you can be an errand boy but the pay may not be so great", she said.
"I am okay with that", he said.
"Good the broom is in the closet down the hall to your right you can start by sweeping up the cells. By the way what is your name?" she asked.
"My friends call me Joseph mam", he said politely.
"Well people around here call me Emma and I expect you to do the same okay", she told him.
"Of course Emma", he said as he went to go grab a broom. Faith had already gotten her waitress job and was in the back doing dishes. She just finished the last load and went out to take some orders. Her feet were tired but she was used to it. Finally her shift was over and she was about to meet her friends back at the inn. Just then she saw the mayor who everyone called Regina talking to the sheriff whose name was Emma. Their son Henry was sitting on the ground playing with a little blue ball. Suddenly the ball rolled over to the curb and the two women didn't notice Henry toddling after it. He was in the street when a car raced down it and Faith's heart stopped. Once the two women noticed what was going on they saw a girl with brown hair with blonde streaks race out in the middle of the street and grabbing Henry just as he was about to get hit. The young woman dodged the car just as it barely hit her and landed safely on the other side of the street.
"Oh my god, Henry!" Regina and Emma screamed as they raced over to where Faith stood. She placed Henry in Emma's arms as Regina grabbed her arm and said", Thank you for saving our son Ms.", Regina began.
"It's Faith just Faith and you are welcome", she said as she quickly left the women alone to rejoin her friends.
"So good news we all got jobs so now we can keep an eye on the people we are supposed to protect", William said happily.
"Yeah Henry almost became road kill if I didn't save him in time", Faith said.
"Are you alright you didn't get hurt did you", Joseph asked his face filled with worry.
"Don't worry babe I am fine and so is Henry and that is all that matters", Faith said.
"Still be careful Faith we don't want to lose you", William said with a frown.
"Yeah that is the truth", Sophia agreed.
"Anyways we got jobs and transportation so now we just keep protecting them until we find out who wants them dead", Faith said.
"Yes that is the plan", Joseph said. "Look guys it is late and we have to get up early so let's just turn in for the night", he suggested.
"Hey Faith thanks for saving me earlier today I do appreciate it sis", William told her with a smile as he hugged her.
"Anytime Henry just tell your younger self to be more careful okay bro", Faith said with a grin.
"I'll try to", Henry or William told her as they both headed toward their rooms for a good night's sleep.
Author's Note: Hope you enjoy this chapter and please review.