Unexpected Love
"David! How could you! How could you cheat on me?" The woman was furious, as shook her clenched fists in the air. If the woman would pounce, she would have ripped off their heads. David flinched. "And you!" Her finger pointed at Mary Margaret. "You're the whore that is ruining our marriage!" Mary blinked and took a step back. The words hurt. She wasn't a whore. She didn't mean to ruin their marriage. She had thought David had fallen out of love with Kathryn and found it in her. She couldn't say anything to defend herself but David did. "She is not a whore!" Kathryn's evil eye shifted to him. "Oh we're going to have a very long conversation at home!" She turned on her heel and left the cabin. David gave an apologetic expression to Mary and chased after his wife. Tears fell from Mary's eyes.
Regina Mills stood in the door-frame and clicked her heels over to Mary. A confused brunette stared at the mayor. What was she doing here? Could she have told Kathryn about them since now she is the best friend. An evil stare from the mayor burned though the delicate Mary. "I told you to stay away from David. He is a married man, what were trying to accomplish? You are now the home wrecker of Mr. and Mrs. Nolan. You shall be labeled as one." She took in a sharp breath. "I am revoking your teaching license. Do not return to the school for the rest of this week nor for summer vacation." Mary's eyes widened. She couldn't do that to her. She loved teaching. That's what she knew how to do. How was she going to pay for her bills, rent, and essentials? Her body started to tremble, she couldn't find her voice, and it seemed to be lost somewhere. The raven haired mayor kept her glare. "I'd advise you to stay away from the animal clinic. And stay away from the Nolans. Especially David." On that, she left the young brunette alone as she slammed the cabin door shut.
The next day Emma wondered where her friend was. Mary never showed up last night or this morning. It was a school day, she had to be at work, she wondered. It was very unlike Mary to be late. Perhaps she spent the night with David and went straight to work. So she hopped in the sheriff cruiser and drove to the school, scouting for her yellow VW. But it wasn't in sight. She wondered if something happened at the cabin and sped towards the woods. A million things ran through her mind as she spotted her car but not David's. She parked the cruiser and made her way to the cabin. Raising her hand to the door, she tapped on it. No answer. She tapped harder. Still no answer. Twisting the knob, she pushed open the door and peered inside. A fire was burnt out and uneaten food lay respectively on plates. In the corner of the room a body laid on its side and Emma instinctively hurried to Mary's side. "Mary Margaret?" There was no response from her roommate. "Mary!" The blonde shook the brunette lightly, which woke her up. Her tear stained face looked sadly up at her friend. "What happened?" Emma asked concerned. "I'm a home wrecker! I'm a home wrecker!" She hysterically ranted as more tears started to form. Emma hoped that Kathryn wouldn't have found out. "Regina revoked my license. Can't teach. Jobless." Anger filled Emma's veins. That bitch was involved? If she could get her hands around her neck…Loud sobs brought her back to reality. "I'm taking you home."
Standing, she wrapped her arms around the crying woman and slowly brought her to her feet and led her out of the cabin to the cruiser. Opening the door on the passenger side with her other hand, she tried to sit the woman comfortably down but it was hard to do since she kept trembling. After accomplishing the task, she sat alongside and drove off. She would have to walk back to reclaim her yellow bug. How could that monster of a mayor do such a thing to Mary Margaret? She was the nicest and most generous person she has ever met. Mary always had a smile to share with the world, ready to help, ready to teach. Though she should have waited for David to part ways with Kathryn, she deserved some love. Nobody else was willing to. Though, it did seem odd that David and Kathryn weren't separated for the time being of their divorce settlement. Unless they weren't going to?... Loud sobs once again brought Emma out of her thoughts as they finally arrived at the apartment. Once again, Emma helped Mary out of the car and up the stairs. Unlocking the door, she gently conveyed the damaged girl into her bedroom and on her bed. Emma closed her door and left the brunette alone and decided to take a walk to fetch her Volkswagen.
Days passed by without Mary Margaret coming forth of her dungeon of a bedroom. Emma had cooked food for her and left it near her bed. The meals were untouched. The drapes were drawn closed, making the room dark and more depressing. It was becoming Mary's inevitable. The woman had to step out of the darkness and into the light. She had to have her face full of warmth and sunshine with her smiles, not sad, disheartened and filled with tears. Emma knew that Mary was heartbroken and broken. Regina made sure of it. But the blonde couldn't let the mayor have satisfaction over the misery that she bestowed upon Ms. Blanchard. No. Mary Margaret had to come back to reality and fight back. She had to be strong. Plus, no job meant no paychecks. No paychecks meant not able to pay rent. Not able to pay rent meant a visit from Mr. Gold and only he knows what would happen if there was no money for him. Not to mention David wasn't helping any with sending flowers everyday. Emma couldn't figure out if they were for an apology offer or an offer for another date but she threw them out.
Exhaling, the blonde woman opened the bedroom into the dark abyss. Mary was still laying in bed sobbing. Emma didn't think anymore tears could be produced. "Mary Margaret Blanchard, you get your ass up right now!" She shouted. No response. Growling under her breath, she opened the blinds, letting sunlight pour over the restless women, who hid under her pillow and blankets like the light was burning her. Emma wasn't having that, so she tore off the blankets and pillow. Mary grunted and finally sat up. "You are not going to let this eat at you. You are not going to let Bitchina win. I know you are stronger than this. Than it. Than her." Not even a small smile could slowly creep upon Mary's face to the nickname of the mayor but she held her head up. Then that's when Emma took in the other woman's appearance. She was more pale than usual, her hair was disheveled, she looked slimmer from not eating and her eyes were swollen from all the crying. Mary was a complete mess. "I want you to take a bath and then I am taking you to eat and I will force feed you." Mary rose to her feet and slumped her way to the bathroom.
Hours flew by before Mary Margaret stood in the kitchen area all dressed. Emma thought that she perhaps might have drowned in the tub. The two girls walked the streets of Storybrooke. Mary couldn't gaze at other pedestrians. She thought they would glare and point fingers. They found their way to the coffee shop that Ruby worked. The brunette was hesitant to go inside. With no sign of the Nolans, they stepped into the diner. Customers were seated mostly seated in the small booths near the windows. They decided to sit at the front counter. Ruby smiled at them. "Hey guys. What shall be your orders?" The waitress asked as she held a notebook and pencil, ready to write. "We'll both have a salad." Ruby nodded and headed to the kitchen. She returned with two bowls of salads and placed them in front of the roommates. "Is there a chance that extra help is needed here?" Emma asked as she paid for their meals and picked up her fork. Ruby shook her head and leaned in closer to the blonde and whispered. "Regina has told everyone to not hire Mary Margaret, for reasons unknown." The sound of metal hitting the counter was in response. "I'm sorry, but if I or anyone else, even you let her work, even under the table, we too will lose our jobs." Ruby held a sympathetic expression, she hated that the mayor would ever demand such a task. That made Emma's blood boil. Could that bitch really do that? "Now what am I going to do for money?" Mary asked as tears welled up in her eyes. That's when a thought occurred to Emma. The only person that possibly could hire her friend that wouldn't lose their employment would be the very last person to ask for help, besides Regina…Mr. Gold.