A/N: This ends the pilot episode and gives you an insight into Henry and Sophia's relationship. The next chapter will start at the second episode of the season. Again, I own nothing but Sophia!
The next morning, the smell of coffee woke me up. Normally, coffee didn't brew in our home, so as I headed down the stairs, I did so slowly, uncertain if I was going to be facing my death the moment I got down the stairs. Instead, what I saw was my father with two cups of coffee in his hand, one of which he extended out to me. "I figured a late night deserved a fresh cup," I didn't say anything as I took the coffee, about to take a sip when my father spoke again. "You know it's strange, I heard there was a car accident last night," I didn't say anything as I drank my coffee. "But I'm sure you know nothing about that," I glanced at him, trying to ascertain what he wanted to know.
"Nothing at all," I said, setting the coffee down. "It needs something sweet," I stated, going to move past him to get my jacket.
"I'll pick some sugar up from the store then. And by the way, the Mayor's boy, have you seen him?" I frowned, I thought he'd already been found if the woman was in town.
"No, has he still not been found?" I asked, slipping my jacket on and zipping it up.
"He was found last night and disappeared again, but I'm sure you know nothing about that either," My mind raced for a moment before I stepped out the door, not even bothering to answer my father. Where could that kid be? I hurried down the street, ignoring the fact that I felt like I was being followed. At least I ignored it until I realized where Henry had to be, where Henry would always want me to take him. I couldn't ignore being followed then, because I couldn't have anyone following me to him.
I glanced at my surroundings a moment before taking a sharp corner and waiting a moment before slamming my foot out, causing a figure to fall to the ground in front of me, barely catching themselves as they neared the ground.
"What the hell are you doing?" I demanded, annoyed to be followed at all. I was even more annoyed when I realized who was following me. "Jack? Did you not get my message last night? I'm not interested," I snapped as the boy rolled onto his back, groaning like I had punched him where the sun hadn't shined. "Oh suck it up, I only kicked you in the shin," I snapped, knowing that when I had thrown my foot out, I'd aimed high, looking to trip them for sure rather than give them the option of just sidestepping my foot.
"What is your problem, Gold?" Jack asked as he held his knee.
"My problem? I'm not the one stalking someone," I snapped, almost having to stop and laugh at my pun, stalking, Jack and the Beanstalk, it was amusing, and if I was in a better mood I probably would of laughed at that. But I wasn't in a better mood, I was in a hurry.
"I wasn't stalking you," Jack said, finally putting his hands and knee down. "I was going to offer you a ride," I raised an eyebrow before turning and walking away.
"Don't need one, goodbye Jack," I said doing another quick turn and then one more for safe measure, if I had a head start I was going to use it.
Twenty minutes later, I found what I was looking for, and who I was looking for. "I remember the first time I took you here," I said, giving Henry a half smile as I came closer. "You were like five, and your mom wouldn't let me give you ice cream as a treat," I said, taking a seat beside Henry on the jungle gym.
"I remember that, you said a trip to a castle was in order," I grinned at his memory.
"I did, and you said you didn't like castles, but what did I tell you?" I prompted.
"That everyone liked castles, because castles are places where dreams can become realities," I nodded, remembering how I had said the words well aware that he wouldn't understand what I really meant, but that one day he would. One day he'd be my Prince Charming, but not in the love of my life kind of way. He would be my Prince Charming in my, he's going to save my life kind of way.
"That's right. So why are you here now?" I asked, well aware that when I normally found him here, he had come to think. I never understood what his young mind had to think about, as most children his age were thinking about video games, but he was so wise beyond his years that I suppose I should of understood his need to think.
"I wanted to get away from her," I didn't have to ask who her was. Everyone in some way wanted to get away from Regina, so I knew I shouldn't of been surprised by that answer. "Why are you here?" I looked over at him, wondering how a ten year old had become my only confidant.
"Getting away from him," I said, giving Henry's hair a ruffle before looking out as the blonde woman appeared again, looking much better than she had last night.
"Henry, there you are," The woman said, before she looked at me. "Who are you?" I jumped down from my spot next to Henry.
"Sophia, Henry's normal babysitter and concerned," I looked at Henry a moment. "Friend," Henry smiled at that as I looked back at the woman. "I'm also leaving, but before I do, you are?" The woman glanced at Henry before looking at me again.
"Emma, Emma Swan," I had to suppress a smile from lighting up my features at the absolute confirmation that she was who I needed her to be.
"It's nice to meet you, Emma. Keep Henry here safe for me," I said, glancing back to give Henry one last look, "He's one special kid,"