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Robin rushed to get home after work. He got out of the bus and came face to face with Mr. Gold. Robin blinked a few times, not believing what he was seeing. "Hello dearie, said the man. I did not expect the bump into you here. Are you appreciating your new life?" Robin couldn't help but to find this little chit chat a little odd. He didn't know Mr. Gold too well, but he had heard enough about him to want to keep his distance.
- We are getting used to it, he answered. How about you?
- Oh I am trying not to get so used to it. I'm planning on going back to Storybrooke.
- But… The town line is cursed. No one can go back.
- Maybe not you, but I happen to know a friend who can help me find a loophole. Unlike our dear friend Regina, I intend to fight for my happy ending.
The sound of her name felt like a dagger through Robin's heart. He had not heard it for such a long time. Mr. Gold winked at him. "Have a good day, he said before walking past him." Robin headed home with only one thing on his mind: Regina.
At their apartment, Marian was cooking dinner and Roland was playing with his little trains. He poured two glasses of wine and kissed Marian on her cheek.
- How was your first day at work? He asked.
- Oh, quit complicated, she said before taking a sip of wine. I could not understand how the cash register worked. The boss said I would get used to it. He said the clients liked me so he is happy. How about you?
- You will not believe who I ran into.
- Who?
- Mr. Gold…
- Mr. Gold as in THE Mr. Gold?
- Yes… He sounded very weird. He said he found a way to go back to Storybrooke.
Marian put her glass back on the counter and looked at Robin. "Did he say how?" Robin bit his lip and stayed silent for a moment. "No, but he always has crazy plans. It will probably not work." Marian turned around and placed the utensils on the table. "Do you want to go find out? She questioned" Robin signed and took a sip of wine.
- This is crazy. We have just started our new lives here.
- Robin, I know this is important to you. I don't want you to miss this opportunity.
- Marian, I'm not leaving you and Roland.
- You're not, we'll go with you.
- But… What about all of this? Robin asked looking around.
- We don't belong here… And as much as I would have wanted this to work, I am not happy here if you are not.
Robin shook his head. He felt guilty about turning her life upside down. She didn't deserve it. "It's oaky, she said. I want to go back. I want to ben among people who understand where we come from. And if I am lucky enough, maybe I'll find someone to love as much as you love Regina." Robin lifted his eyes full of tears and hugged Marian.
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Regina was holding an album full of Henry's baby pictures. She took out the picture from his first birthday. He had cake all over his face. There was just the two of them on his birthday but she remembered how happy she was. Henry had filled the void in her life. Every step he made, every word he learned made her feel so joyful. Even though she felt alone in Storybrooke at that moment, she knew she was important to Henry and that's all that mattered to her. She put the picture pack in the album and placed a hand on her stomach.
