Here's another update. Hopefully this update didn't take too long after the last chapter was posted. As you all know I own nothing of OUAT and hope that you are all enjoying this story. Please read and review. It's nice to hear how I am doing with this story. Thank you once again for those that have reviewed. It really helps get me motivated to write more. A special thanks goes out to Ravenclaw992 for all the support. Also thank you to Princessofsea and sbcarri for reviewing. I appreciate every review I get.

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Snow did her best to calm Charming down after he found out that Emma went to Rumplestiltskin and brought Henry with her. He knew he needed to allow them more freedom but this wasn't Storybrooke and there were many that would harm Henry for simply being a prince. Despite what Regina had done she still had many allies such as King George who was currently building an army.

"Charming I know you think you are acting in their best interests but Emma is not a child. She's a grown woman who has been thrown into a very strange world. This is our home and we're adjusting because our memories of Storybrooke have all but faded away." Snow didn't want confrontation in the castle but she knew that Emma would break soon enough. "Do you want her to go to him for help?"

"You're right, we've...I've been expecting too much from her in too short a time. How about we arrange for her to live somewhere different with Henry. That way Henry won't have to find so many ways to escape and I don't have to play the villain." He smiled and Snow kissed him sweetly. "I don't like playing the villain. Doesn't suit me."

Snow was happy that there was some agreement that can be made. "I'll tell Emma she'll have a place of her own. I think we can spare a few servants and workers for her estate. There is one that is not too far from here. It needs a little work but it is rather secure. Henry will be able to go to the nearby village and make some friends. He's rather lonely."

"I feel rather guilty now. A wonderful grandfather I turned out to be. I spoil him but don't give him freedom."

One of their servants entered the room ready to do some cleaning. "Oh I am sorry your majesties, I'll come back later."

"Oh, Synthia I am glad you are here. I have a favour to ask of you. I am going to ask Emma if she would like to live in the Howler estate just on the edge of New Forest. I know you have family there and I was wondering if you would like to go with her." Snow asked the girl who was just a wisp of a thing.

Synthia worked part time in the convenience store in Storybrooke and had a nervous energy then. "I...I sure I can your majesty." She was wide eyed and a little nervous. "I'll do my best to get things organized there."

Snow smiled knowing that Emma would do the child a world of good and Henry would have a lot of fun telling her stories. "You'll be told when the arrangements are made."

It was then that Synthia began to think and that usually landed her in trouble. "Forgive me your majesty, will I be cleaning or helping her with wardrobe? Oh, dear she's with the Dark One's child. I won't have to meet him do I? I short-changed him three dollars once I think back in Storybrooke and I am sure he never forgave me that. I think I have some coins left if that makes up for it but he probably won't want that as he can now spin straw into gold. So does that mean he'll want me to do a favour for him for the three dollars. But I am sure Emma will help me out as Emma was very nice to me, even after I spilled coffee on her leather jacket which was such a stupid thing of me to do..."

"Synthia, Synthia please you can stop now." Snow gently took hold of her hands. "You'll never see him because he's imprisoned by very powerful magic."

"Oh, Ok then. I'll be more than happy to help. Thank you." She turned and nearly kicked over her bucket of water before leaving with it.

Charming had to hide his expression as he was hiding a huge smile. As soon as he believed Synthia was well outside of earshot she spoke. "Are you sure you're doing Emma a favour by sending her?"

Snow turned and playfully slapped him on the chest. "I'm doing Synthia a favour. The poor girl could use some help with her self esteem. Currently she's being bossed around. It will be good for her."

"Should we tell her together or is this a mother, daughter affair?"

"I'll tell her."

Snow made her way to Emma's chambers where she was holding her old jeans and jacket.

"They suit you better than the gowns don't they?"

Emma turned around a little stunned that she didn't hear anyone enter. "I am just used to moving around and doing stuff other than look pretty."

Snow nodded. "I know you went to visit Rumplestiltskin and brought Henry with you."

Emma was about to protest but Snow beat her to it. "I am not her to argue with you. I just know who that man is far more than you may think. You know Mr. Gold who, despite being very callous, was a gentleman and a lot easier to speak with. Rumplestiltskin is, so different."

Emma saw a few physical changes in Rumplestiltskin yesterday, signs that the transformation had begun. "I keep hearing this, even from him."

"Rumplestiltskin was very animated and was able to get into your head without you even realizing it. The simple fact was that you wanted him to. It was terrifying but at the same time it was comforting. He had the ability to make you feel that you were going to be alright. That's what made him so dangerous."

Snow looked at Emma, concerned. "I know you love him and far be it from me to tell anyone who they should and shouldn't love. Please just be careful especially with Henry. Charming and I know that Henry looks up to Rumplestiltskin or Mr. Gold and we are very worried."

"I brought him to see Rumplestiltskin because Henry would have tried to make another escape attempt. I didn't want that so I took him with me."

Snow nodded and built up the courage to tell Emma the news. "Charming and I would like to offer you an estate not far from here where you and Henry can live. It will allow the freedom you were used to but with some protection to make us feel at ease."

Emma hugged Snow. "You have no idea how happy that makes me. I was going crazy and was about to take Henry and flee."

"Emma you do realize that the dagger has to remain here. It has nothing to do with us not trusting you. There's fairy magic protecting it from being stolen. Only you or anyone from your bloodline can get to it. That's only four people."

This was a blow to her. Emma wanted control over the dagger to ensure that no one would ever control Rumplestiltskin. But she realized that she would not be able to keep the dagger fully safe if kept with her in this estate she would be going to.

"I don't like it but I understand. If it ever got out that the dagger were with me on this estate I'll be living at I'll get inundated with intruders. So when do Henry and I leave?"

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Henry heard the news that he would be moving with Emma to a new place. From what he was told he would be able to enter the small down from time to time. He was so excited he had to tell Rumplestiltskin. As soon as Henry was able to get away he made his way to an area of the garden that no one went to yet. It was overgrown and needed a lot of work. There were still so many repairs that have to be made that this area of the garden was left neglected.

As soon as he sat down he looked into the mirror and spoke his grandfather's name. He was happy no one knew yet that he was related to Rumplestiltskin. He was having a hard enough time being the grandchild of Snow and Charming, this would only add to his misery as people would fear him believing he would be something evil. He knew of the terrible things he had done but Rumplestiltskin wasn't any of those things to him. He was his grandfather.

"Rumplestiltskin." Henry called again then there was a flash. He saw a face take form. "I have some news to tell you."

"Good to see you Henry. And what news is this?"

"Emma and I are moving to an estate. I think it's called the Howler estate. I'll be near a town where I can have some friends. At least I hope so."

"I know that area well Henry. You like it there. I hope that your grandparents weren't too hard on you and Emma. But from the move I feel that your visit to me never came up."

Henry nodded. "Yeah, they felt guilty for expecting us to adjust to the way things are here too quickly. Maybe if I guilt trip Charming enough I may get a sword out of it but I doubt it."

"Swords require training otherwise you'll accidently end up putting the pointy end into someone you actually like. That can be rather messy."

Henry burst into a fit of laughter. He enjoyed the fact that Rumplestiltskin never treated him as a child. The darker sense of humour made Henry feel a little older as well. It was a nice feeling. "I can see that. So are you going to tell me about that magic that doesn't come with a price?"

"You're leaving the castle, why would you need that spell now?"

"It's good to have. If I have to leave the estate in a hurry it could be used for safety reasons."

Rumplestiltskin paused a moment before speaking again. "It's rather simple. You'll need to collect the seeds of the Andolla tree. There are a few of them just outside the estate you'll go to. When you crush the seeds they turn into powder. Inhale that power and it will allow you to walk through walls. You can only use the powder twice. Any more than that and you will have to pay a price. Three seeds would be more than enough each time."

Henry heard a sound. "I have to go. Thank you, I'll see what I can do in way of getting those seeds and finding out what tree that is as well. Is there anything I can get you when I visit again?"

"No Henry, just your company will be fine."

They said their goodbyes and Rumplestiltskin placed the mirror face down on his desk. He smiled after speaking to Henry. The boy would be excellent at magic. The crushed seeds would only hold magical properties for a person who already had magical potential. Henry had it in droves.

Rumplestiltskin looked into the large mirror that he requested. The only item that was brought from the Dark Castle. The Fairies tested and looked at it and determined that it was not a magical item and allowed it. It was very old, in fact far older than anyone remembers. The wood around the glass had no doubt been changed many times but that was before enchanted wood. The mirror was magic but could only be detected when in use. Fairies were powerful but not that smart.

He looked at the mirror and placed his hand on it. "Mirror, speak to me." He waited but was not disappointed. A familiar face appeared.

"I was wondering when you were going to contact me."

"I've been a little busy. Things have changed over here and I have questions."

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Just outside New York (Day 1/14)

Gold had arranged transportation to take them into the city. The plane would be waiting for them when they returned in a few hours. Henry's stomach told them that they would need to stop for something to eat soon. Time was an issue but not so pressing that Henry could not be fed.

"We can eat in the car Henry."

"Or I can have can have some chips and chocolate milk to tie me over until I get a chance to eat something after you find your son." Henry was so hopeful as he never had the chance to eat so much junk food before.

Emma gave Gold the look that told him Henry needed decent food and that was a point that was non-negotiable.

"No, you need decent food. My son can wait an hour. I've waited almost three hundred years so ensuring that you're well fed won't make a difference." Gold ushered everyone into the limousine style taxi then spoke with the driver. "We'll need to go to a restaurant. This is my son's first time in the big city and I would like to make it as memorable as possible."

The taxi driver was well dressed with a stern face. Upon the mentioning of Henry the driver cracked a smile and his New York accent spilled out. "Ah, you godda take'em to Coney Island. To'ists go dere all da' time. Hell, New Yorkers go there all the time. Birth place of Pizza, Boss."

"Then let's go."

Henry looked at the sights and really wanted nothing more than to take part in the fun but he knew that coming here as a big enough deal that he didn't want to push his luck.

Gold observed Henry watching the activities and felt bad that he brought the boy here only to tempt him. Though the pizza seemed to smooth things over.

"We'll have to get going or else I'll miss my chance to see my son. As much as I am enjoying my time with you both I really don't want to impose upon you Emma. You owe me a favour and I have no intentions on owing you after this."

Emma was almost ready to actually like the man due to his treatment of Henry. He certainly knew how to ruin a good moment. Henry on the other hand was seemingly oblivious to the comments and enjoyed everything around him. He was not used to seeing people he didn't know and enjoyed the variety of characters that only a large city could create.

"Are you good to go Henry?" Emma nudged.

Henry nodded and put his backpack on again. "I'm good. Let's go, I wouldn't want you to have to be manipulated in owing Mr. Gold another favour again."

Gold gave Henry a mock hurt look.

"What? You are known for doing that."

Emma smiled rather proud of her son. "Yes, but it's rude to point that out after Mr. Gold paid for everything."

Gold sighed. "I did no such thing Henry. Your mother only did what I knew she would and I can't be blamed for wanting to take advantage of a situation. It's just good business practice."

Emma just added this to the list of things she was going to have that long 'talk' about when they get back to Storybrooke. There was something growing in the pit of her stomach that told her that this was going to be a very, very long day.

The drive into the city wasn't that long despite the traffic for their driver as born and raised in the city and knew it inside and out. Gold saw the apartment and knew that his son was here. He could feel him as he could feel Henry though not at the same intensity. That was something he would need to speak to Emma about.

Emma observed Gold's reaction to being in the apartment entrance. He looked at Henry with curiosity then swallowed. His gaze went to Emma with some scrutiny. A question was on the edge of his lips but the very last question he held it back.

"I don't see Baelfire on the door."

"I imagine Henry that he would have changed his name. It's been a very long time since he was a child. And don't ask how long."

Emma saw one door with no name and rang it. "FedEx we have a package for you."

Seconds later there was a sound of someone running from the fire escape. They then ran out and Emma saw someone fall to the ground.

"Emma, this is my favour. Make sure he speaks with me. I can't run!"

Emma nodded and ran after the man in question. Gold stood helpless staring at the man that was his son. He felt it, he knew it was him and it pained him to see the very person he sought for so long run away.

Henry looked up and saw the worry in the older man's face. "Don't worry she'll bring him back."

Gold looked down at Henry as if seeing him for the first time. "I have sacrificed too much for her not to."

They went inside and sat down on the small bench. Henry looked at him and wanted to ask a question and held back just as Gold did not more than fifteen minutes ago.

"You have a question for me. I can see it in your eyes."

"How did you lose your son?"

Gold knew that question would arise. "My son Baelfire made me promise that if he ever found a way to lift the curse from me I would do it. He was given a magic bean that would allow us to travel to a world without magic. I was too afraid of losing my power and I let him go and I lost him to this world. I've been searching for a way back to him ever since. That was the last bean in existence so I couldn't follow him."

"How did he get the magic bean?"

Gold tried not to get angry and closed his eyes. "The Blue fairy. She gave the bean to him."

"Now I know why you hate the nuns so much. That wasn't too smart on their part."

"They aren't too bright."

Henry listened and heard guilt fill every word. For the first time he wasn't afraid of Gold. "He'll forgive you. I forgave Emma for giving me up."

Now it was Gold that had a question. Every since he spent so much time with Henry there was a growing feeling that nagged at him. Henry felt like his son and he wanted to know why. He had an idea but it would be to insane for it to actually be true.

"I can see a question on your face this time. I asked, so it's your turn." Henry waited liking this game.

Gold looked down at Henry and wondered if this was the time to ask this question. "What do you know about your father Henry? Your adoption records held no name for the father."

"Emma told me he died a hero. He was a firefighter. I don't know much beyond that as Emma doesn't talk about him at all."

Gold felt a stab of anger. He had no proof but he knew that, Emma told Henry an outright lie. "I'm sure there's a reason she doesn't talk about your father."

Henry sighed and had another question on his mind. "Why do you like ice cream so much?"

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After knocking down the man she ran after she received the shock of her life.

"Neal?"

"Emma? What are you doing here?"

After some banter and shouting they made their way to a bar to have a very serious conversation. Neal held onto his beer as if he could drink it through the glass with his hands. Emma sat in her seat but ignored the beer that she desperately wanted to down in one go along with a half dozen shots of anything.

They discussed their past and Neal confessed that he left her that night due to Pinocchio. "He needed you to get to Storybrooke due to the curse my father had created. I was ready to kill him for wanting you to go there. And how you are mixed up with my father's manipulations."

Emma swallowed hard realizing that he had no idea that she was now dating his father. "I'm more than mixed up with him."

Neal gave her a look where he almost turned green. "Please don't tell me you're...not with him. He'll ruin your life."

"Like you did any better for me!"

"I was forced to, Emma. Now, I don't want to speak with him. I have spent too long getting away from that man and all the garbage that goes with him and the Enchanted Forest."

Emma wondered about that. "What do you mean getting away from him? Did you know he was looking for you before Pinocchio? And how did Pinocchio get out of Storybrooke? Never mind I really don't need to know."

"Yes, and it really doesn't matter how I found out. He was sent here with you just before the curse."

"Well I guess I'll have to go against my deal with him. Bye, Neal." Emma walked out of the bar without touching her drink.

Neal took a swig and mentally groaned in frustration. He would have to go after her and find her. From experience he knew that Emma would be in trouble if she went back on her word with Rumplestiltskin.

Another large swig he left the bar and went back to the apartment entrance. They were not there but he had a feeling that his father would not give up that easily. He could hear voices in the direction of his apartment and he heard the all too familiar voice of his father.

Emma spoke in a tone that was avoiding a question. Rumplestiltskin's voice grew louder demanding that she told the truth then she shouted at someone else to go into the bathroom and wait.

Neal ran into his apartment and stopped his father from doing anything to Emma. "Leave her alone!"

"Bae!" Gold's expression went from anger to relief mixed with sorrow at the same time.

Emma looked at Neal trying her best not to let on that they knew each other but Neal's reaction to her gave it away. Henry came out to find out what the yelling was about.

Gold made the connection pretty quick.

Neal looked at Henry. "How old are you kid."

"Don't answer that Henry." Emma demanded.

"I'm eleven!" Henry shouted upset at everyone. "What is going on?"

Neal held that panicked cold water on the head look. "Is this...is this my son?"

Emma was frozen on the spot. "Yes, he is."

"No, wait you told me he died a hero. That he was a fireman! You lied to me?" Henry shot Emma an accusing tone. "You're no different than Regina." He ducked out the window onto the fire escape.

Gold finally had his suspicions confirmed and realized he had found his son and discovered he had a grandson as well with a son or daughter on the way.

Emma jumped out the window to talk and more than apologize to her son.

Neal looked at Gold and without any care. "Please just get out."

"Bae, please let me speak to you for just a minute. That's all I ask is a few minutes of your time."

"Only because if I don't you'll take it out on Emma. I'm not going to let you do that. You have five minutes."

Gold was on the verge of tears. "I have sought you out and you have no idea how much I regret letting you go. If I could go back all those years I would have jumped in with you. I was a coward. I regret letting you go every minute since."

Neal heard his father's words but the anger was still there after so long. "How many lives did you ruin just to find me? Magic, right? I guess lots of it."

"It was worth it just to see you."

"Nothing has changed in how many centuries?" Neal was more disgusted than ever. "And now you have Emma involved with your insanity."

Gold felt the pit of his stomach grow rather heavy. Not even Emma knew that she was pregnant yet. "I would never hurt her. Even if she broke a deal with me I would never harm her."

"Two minutes."

"Please come to Storybrooke for one week. That's all I ask. After that if you don't want anything to do with me I'll never seek you out again. Since the curse has been lifted I only have two weeks. After that the town and everyone in it will be sent back. The curse wouldn't allow for any more time. Please Bae." The last words were said in a whisper out of quivering lips. Gold was desperate for a positive answer.

Neal didn't know if he could trust his father even after all this time. "I can't trust you. You've always manipulated things to suit you. How many have you killed and...no I can't do it."

"Then one day."

"Why don't you stay here? Why does it have to be Storybrooke?"

"Because he can't leave Storybrooke for more than a day. We'll have to head back to Storybrook in a few hours time." Henry entered the room with disappointment in his eyes.

Neal looked at the boy that he just discovered was his son. Thoughts of a boy not much younger than himself when he lost his father. His own son grew up without his father. Was his family cursed? Rumplestiltskin grew up with no father, Bae was abandoned and Henry was taken away from his.

"I'll think about it. I have two weeks?"

Gold could feel some measure of relief pour over him. "Thirteen days after today."

"I'll think about it. I'll give you my number. Now you have to go."

Emma walked in and gently nudged Henry out of the room. "I think we all need some rest. Gold we have to go before your time is up and you actually become Mr. Gold. I don't think I would like him so much."

"What are you talking about?" Neal never heard of his father addressed by his alter ego. "Who's Gold?" He looked at his father and nodded. "I see. I take it this is part of the curse."

"Let's go." Emma gently demanded.

The drive back to the airport was a very quiet one. No one wanted to speak. The plane ride that brought Henry so much joy was hardly noticed by him as he sat at the very back of the plane. Emma sat next to a window and cursed herself for not sitting in one of the aisle seats. Gold sat next to her, again.

Gold spoke to the air hostess and asked her to only bring drinks and snacks to Henry. She nodded and ignored Emma and Gold during the flight.

"Do you still have feelings for my son?"

"Of all the questions to ask you ask that one. The answer is, is that I don't know. I don't even know how I feel about you." Emma spoke giving him a very serious look. "What will you do if Neal decided to never see you again? Will you give him that or will you peruse him again?"

Gold sighed and leaned back into his seat. "I'll let him go. There is no other choice other than to make him a child again and take his memories. There was a time I would have done just that but not now."

"Gold, I need to get up. Please move." Emma unbuckled her seatbelt and walked over Gold and went to the bathroom at the front of the plane. When she entered she threw up. After she cleaned out her mouth she pulled out a small box that she was dreading to use. She opened the box and sighed. This wasn't the first time she used one of these and would have an answer to her question shortly. She was late and being regular enough to time a watch by it she grew worried.

The directions were followed and she looked at the results in shock.

Emma discovered she was pregnant.

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AN: For those from New York, I tried to write a New York accent as best I could. I went to New York and was introduced to the city by the most awesome taxi driver. While being driven to my hotel he talked about the different areas with pride. It was so much fun and gave me such a wonderful first impression of the city. As for the pizza thing, I heard that it was first introduced in Coney Island. Please forgive me if that is wrong. There are so many stories about where pizza was first made.