Spoilers for 'In the name of the brother'
Title: Fix
author: Cindy Ryan
category: episode tag

Charming had his coat on and one hand on the doorknob of the front door before his wife's soft voice halted him.

"I love you for what you're trying to do but it won't help."Snow White commented grimly.

David whirled to face Snow struggling to keep his voice calm and low since their grandson was on the other side of the room.

"We just got her back,Snow."David stated quietly feeling his voice tremble almost to the breaking point. "I don't care what I have to do to fix this but Emma's not going with Gold."

Snow took her husband's right hand in hers before turning back to Henry who was seated on the edge of the bed. Emma had already packed a small bag, said her goodbyes and went to meet Gold.

"Henry, we're just going to step into the hall for a few minutes okay?"The teacher called.

"Yeah."The eleven year old replied glumly.

Charming felt his heart break at the sadness and fear in the boy's voice. The fact that Gold had threatened the life of his grandson was enough for David to want to settle things once and for all.

"Come on."Snow urged as she tugged at her husband's hand leading the way into the hall.

David shut the door behind them as Snow let go of his hand. They walked a few feet away from the door.

"Gold threatened our family, Snow!"Charming said as he paced.

"Only if something happened to Belle."Mary Margaret corrected."He's focused on Bae. Emma will be fine."

"How can you be so sure?"Charming asked his fists clenching at his sides."If things don'[t go the way Gold wants. He's already lost Belle..."

Snow stepped forward resting her hands on either side of her husband's face. "Because she's our daughter. I don't like this any more than you but we both know what happens if a deal is broken with him."

David closed his eyes knowing Snow was right. Hating that she was right. He knew Emma was more than capable of handling herself. But she was still new to dealing with magic and Rumpelstiltskin was Rumpelstiltskin. The man would take advantage of anything if it got him to his son. David was just very afraid Emma was a means to an end for Gold.

"You're the one always telling me to have faith in our family."Snow continued as David opened his eyes."I need you to trust in that now. Henry needs you to."

Charming released a long steadying breath before stepping back from his wife. He drew Snow into a tight embrace resting his head on top of hers.

"You're right, Snow."David stated softly. "Our family always finds its way back to each other and this time will be no different."

After a long moment Snow pulled away and David leaned down and kissed her. Once the kiss broke they linked hands and reentered the apartment.

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