Chapter 13

Will drove down the almost abandoned highway towards Storybrooke. She could feel it and its magic. It was like a pull that she had forgotten years ago. She felt her blood begin to fill with that old fire. She shivered at the thought. She didn't want the magic. She didn't want the pain associated with her life anymore. That is why she left the Enchanted Forest to begin with, but now, she could only hope that Rumple was there and he could answer her questions.

She drove for about an hour more until she came upon a safety orange spray painted line in the road. She stopped just before it and parked in the middle of the road. She figured that no one would be coming out that way or coming back anytime soon. She had time before Emma and the rest came back.

She got out of the ear and walked to the line. Slowly she lifted her right hand. It skimmed across the barrier at the town line. She saw the shimmer of the protection spell. She knew that it wouldn't keep her out. She could see through it. She could see the "Welcome lo Storybrooke" sign about a thousand feet just inside the line. She knew than people without magic wouldn't normally be able to see it. She sighed us she pushed her hand through the barrier, trying to prepare herself for the fire in her blood that she was about to feel and willing it not to come.

The crackle of the barrier was loud as her hand passed through it. She was sure that they could hear it in town, but she didn't know how far it actually was from the line. Her skin burned and she looked to see if it would blister from the magic of the barrier. It didn't. She pulled her hand back slowly and watched the barrier fill back in from the hole she'd made.

She slowly walked back to her car and got back in the driver's seat. She closed the door and started the car. She took a deep breath and slowly made her way through the barrier into Storybrooke. The barrier crackled and sparked, but didn't collapse as she passed through it this time. The fire in her blood burned her entire body so much that she had to stop just over the line to catch her breath.

She puffed and huffed for a few minutes until she got her wits back about her. She hated the feeling of her magic returning and she was dreading turning if it happened. It had been years and she was used to being normal. Now, normal was out the window and she would have to deal with it as it happened.

She drove for a while down the two lane wood lined road until she made it into the main part of town. She saw Granny's Diner and realized that it was more than likely the only food establishment in the small town. She saw the sign that showed that it also had at B and B attached to it. She couldn't stay there. It was too risky. She needed to get her information and get out of town. She needed to find Rumple.

"Where are you, Imp? What name are you using here? I highly doubt that Regina would leave you behind. No, she would have made sure you came with her in this curse. She would want a way out. You would give her that. So, where are you?" Will asked out loud to the coming night.

The town was quiet. Not a lot of people were out and those that were out were heading towards the diner. She needed to find lodging before she did anything else. She didn't want to stay out of town. The nearest place to Storybrooke was an hour away. It wouldn't be feasible for her to do that and she didn't want to tempt the border too many times. She didn't know if the barrier's hold reported some magical being in town. She continued driving until she came up on a small grouping of cabins, or so she thought they were cabins. When she pulled into the Major Oak Arms, she realized that it was a small grouping of duplexes and rent-able cottages. She pulled into a space and walked into the office. There was a large man behind the desk who she recognized as someone who used to run with Locksley, but he didn't seem to know her. Maybe things wouldn't be as hard as she thought.

"Can I 'elp you, ma'am?" he asked her.

"I need some lodging."

"It's sixty a night," he told her.

"That's fine."

"You from around here?"

"Yeah, I live in town," she lied.

"Oh, I guess so. I am still trying to remember everyone's face since Regina defeated the Wicked Witch. That Zelena did a number to us Merry Men. Turning us into monkeys and all," he stated.

"I remember. It was had. But, like you said, she's been defeated, so no worries on than point."

"Nope, you're right there, friend."

"Here you go," she replied handing him some money.

"Just sign here," he told her as he took the money with one hand and handed her the guest book with the other. "Just your name and I'll fill in the cottage number. But, if you have a house in town, why you staying out here?"

"I just needed to get away for a while."

"Ah, issues with your mister, eh? No problem. I won't tell anyone that you are here. It'll be our secret," he assured her.

She just nodded. She took the offered key and stared at the number and name on it. She started to object and ask for another key when he pointed to the map.

"So, I'm putting you in Scarlet Notch. That cottage is in the back, away from everyone. You'll be safe there, ma'am. If you need anything, my name is Tuck. I'll help you out. Sheriff's out of town at the moment, but they should he back any day now. I know that Robin needs to see Regina as soon as she gets back," he told her.

"Hopefully, I won't need the Sheriff," she replied.

"Well, if you don't want to go that way, ma'am. I am sure that me and boys will be able to take care of any issues that might arise. That is, if you want us to do something for you," he explained.

"Not right now, Tuck. I've got it under control. I just needed to get away to think. I am sure that he'll see my point-of-view soon."

"I hope so, ma'am. It seems like a waste if a man couldn't appreciate you. I'm sorry. I know I should say that, but it isn't hard to see your beauty, ma'am. If you ask me, he's a fool." he told her.

"He can be, but for my sake, I hope he isn't."

"Well, have at good night, ma'am. Again, if you need anything just ask for me," he said turning the guest book back around and reading her name. "Well, Miss Vivian Redding, welcome to The Major Oak Arms. Linens are changed every Monday and Thursday. We don't have a full time housekeeping department, so if you need something between then, just call the office. If you don't get me, you might get my uncle. Don't worry about him. He drinks, but he means well."

"Your uncle?"

"Yeah, Benedict Tuck. He was the Friar, but Mother Superior, the Blue Fairy, didn't think that he was still right for the job, here. To be honest we are all grateful for that, too. His sermons weren't very good, but he kept out spirits up and his own when things were bad," he explained and laughed. "He is a very spirited man nowadays, but he is good all business which is why Robin gave Uncle Benny this to run for us."

"Well, thanks," Will told him as she left the office.

She got in her car and sighed. Too many memories were coming to the surface. Tuck and Robin were still alive and they were in Storybrooke. She wondered who else she'd run into while she was there. Things were not looking like they were going to so her way, but it didn't matter. She needed Rumple.

She unlocked the cottage and walked in. She threw her bag on the table by the front window. She walked around it. It really was more like a rustic two bedroom cabin, but if they wanted to call it a cottage she'd let them. She noted that the kitchen was all modern and gas. The fire place in the living room was gas as well. She found the bathroom. It was a nice place and it would do for what she needed.

She sighed again. This was not going to be an easy journey for her. She kept thinking about Coraline. She hated that she'd lied, but it was for the best. Now, she could only hope that she was gone before they got back.

She sat down on the bed in a room and pulled out the phone hook. It was small. It was tiny compared to Boston's, but it would give her more information than anything else at the moment. As she flipped through it, she noticed that she didn't recognize any of the names. She wondered how that could be.

She'd already met Friar Tuck's nephew. She was staying in The Major Oak Arms in Storybrooke. She that knew Regina was the Mayor and she was also the Evil Queen from the Enchanted Forest.

"Damn it!" she exclaimed.

She realized that they all had different names here. How the hell was she supposed to find anyone if she didn't know their names here? She grimaced and nodded her head in annoyance. She flipped through until she landed on the Sheriff's contact information.

Her eyes went wide at the large picture there. It was Emma and Prince James. She shook her head and rubbed her eyes. It couldn't be James because James was dead. The Dumbass and Cocky Prince was gutted by a dragon. But, there was something else about him. Emma favored him. That couldn't he possible though. Emma was an orphan from this world. There was no way that she could favor James. Could there?

"What kind of curse did you cast, Regina? I know that it had to be you. You are the only one with that much power among these simple people. So, what did you do?" she asked the phone book. "Or, did Rumple make you do this?"

She tossed the book aside. She would walk the outskirts of town and ask some question answering questions. She knew how to do it without looking suspicious. She would just have to make sure that she stayed away from the main parts of town. She couldn't have any of the main gentry knowing she was there. If they did, they would alert Regina and Regina would come looking for her old pet. No, she would have to act like a bounty hunter searching for Rumple. She wondered what would happen if she dropped his name. Would they tell her who he was there?

"We shall see. We shall see," she said and looked at her cell phone, surprised to see full service. "Well it is a magical town. And, if Regina is like she was in the 'Old Country' as they say, she'd want to make sure that she could communicate with any one quickly. Cell phones are the way to go in that department.

"Damn it. It's nine o'clock. I should call Coraline and ease her fears. I have no idea what to tell her, but I need to tell her something. Why did she have to be Regina's daughter? Damn it all to Hell and back," she exclaimed opening her cell phone and calling Coraline.

The phone rang and rang and rang and rang. Coraline didn't answer. She knew that the note would hurt her, but she couldn't stay and have Regina meet her again. She knew that she ran, but she hoped that one day that she would be able to explain that to her. Today, however, was not going to be that day. Her voicemail picked up.

"Coraline, I'm sorry I'm not there. I had to go out of town for a few days. This is a big case for me. I am sorry. I should be back by the end of the week. If you want to see me, call me back. If not, I understand. I hope that the meeting with your mom went well. Again, I'm sorry. Call me if you want. I am done looking for the evening. You've got my number," she stated.

Coraline sat in the hotel room with Emma and Regina. She didn't hear her phone, but Emma did. Emma reached for it and handed it to her. She looked at the caller ID, silenced it and put it into a pocket of her jeans. She looked back up at Emma, who understood that she didn't want to talk about it.

"Who did you want to talk to first?" Emma asked trying to break up the quiet.

'Talk to first?"

"Yeah, when you get back with us, I am sure that Ruby and Belle are dying to talk to you. I don't know if Henry knows yet. Maybe we should tell him first," Emma stated.

"I will in good time," Coraline replied.

"You don't want to tell your brother?" Regina asked perplexed.

"I don't want to worry him. He has enough to deal with at the moment. He doesn't need to be worried about me. He has school and a girlfriend. He doesn't need to be worried about a little sister that hasn't even been born yet," Coraline explained.

"Girlfriend?!" Regina und Emma both exclaimed in question.

"Okay, let's forget that I said anything about that. Moving on...um, Grams needs to know about Neal. I should talk to her, alone. I don't know that she'll believe me, but I have to try. She deserves to know what is going to happen once the curse reverses itself," Coraline stated.

"Yeah, she does, but Henry has a girlfriend?" Emma asked, obviously not letting go of that point.

"Do we at least know her?" Regina asked.

"Does that really matter right now?" Coraline asked.

"Uh…I guess not."

"Okay, then, we need to worry about Snow right now," Coraline replied.

"I understand that, Coraline. I do, but we need to worry about you as well. You are our daughter. Is there something that besides trying to figure out what the Blackness is that we can help you with?" Emma asked realizing what her daughter needed.

"I want to know Grams and Gramps better. I need to be able to tell her and make her believe me. I don't want to hurt her but I think she needs to be prepared," Coraline answered.

"I agree with you, Darling, but I think that we should learn more from you about this illness before we alert your Grams. I might be able to help. I wouldn't want her to suffer for nothing. I know that I might not seem like I love your Grams, but I do care for her. I don't want to worry if there is something that we can do to stop it," Regina told her.

"Do you think that it is wise to let her know?" Emma asked.

"Why would you ask that, Dear?"

"She's my Mom and all, but…do we disturb the time continuum by telling her about his death? Or do we let destiny take its course? I know that sounds harsh, but…"

"She has a point, Mom, but I agree with you."

"Already ganging up on me, Kiddo?" Emma asked her.

"No, Ma, I just think that Grams deserves to know," Coraline explained.

"I understand that. I agree with you that Mom needs to know about Neal, but I think that we should be able to present her with a possible solution before we tell her about the problem. It is kinda easier to work with her that way. Besides I know that she is going to be Hell to deal with because of you," Emma stated.

"Because of me?"

"We sort of told her who you were and ran here to get you," Emma stated.

"Great," Coraline muttered.

"What was that, Darling?" Regina asked.

"You told Grams who I was and then you left. Did you even give her time to process the fact that I am your daughter? What did she say?" Coraline asked them.

"She knew that you were daughter when we told them that you had run away to Boston. I don't see what that would be an issue with Snow to begin with. She would worry about you just like she would worry about Henry. She actually seemed rather upset that you had run off. Why do you think that it would be a big issue with her?" Regina asked her.

"Did you tell her that Emma was my other mother?" Coraline asked her, giving her a very Regina look back in response.

Regina and Emma both looked at their daughter in disbelief. Then they stared at each other, not saying a word in response. Coraline took their lack of response for what it was.

"So, by that, I'll take it to mean that you did," Coraline stated.

"I may have said something to her before we left."

"You may have?" Coraline questioned.

"To answer your question, Coraline, yes, she told Snow that she was her other mother. But to be fair to Emma, I didn't let her wait around to see what her reaction would be. I also may have egged her on to tell your Grams that we were both your mothers," Regina stated.

"Why doesn't that surprise me?"

"Because they have a very odd relationship?" Emma asked.

"Precisely, I see that much is true," Coraline replied and giggled.

"I dare say that I am not going to change how I feel about Snow, dears."

"I know. I know. I am just happy that you are trying to get along with her. That means a lot coming from you. I know that. I am not going to push for you to be buddy buddy with her or anything. It is enough for me to know that you aren't going to kill her anymore and that you are at least trying to be civil with her," Emma stated.

"I know," Regina replied simply.

"Okay, Mom, Ma, we need to figure this out. What are we going to do about me when I get back to Storybrooke? By the sounds of it, you've already told the entire town or they will know by the time we get back. That will seriously hinder the investigation or it may trigger the curse. Did either of you think of that?" Coraline asked them in scolding manner.

Regina's eyes lit up in pride. Her daughter reminded her of herself. Even though she wasn't there for her more formative years, Coraline still developed a good head and sense. She would get over the anger the longer she spent with her and Emma, Regina just knew it. She hoped that she developed Emma's sense of not being able to hold a grudge that long and forgiveness.

"Don't look at me like that," Coraline warned her.

"Like what?" Regina asked, realizing that she was talking to her.

"Like you are happy about something that I said."

"I am just glad that you think things through for the most part. How can I not be happy about that? It means that we instilled some sense into you before we died," Regina replied.

"But, like my Ma, I ran away and dove into danger head first because I felt the need. I got caught by the Black Queen. I was tortured and burned. I was imprisoned in a tower with very little to eat and given a resurrection cloak to keep me well. So, tell me how I didn't lose my mind. Tell me how I was foolish. Tell me how I didn't let my pent up emotions about losing my mothers at an early age didn't drive me to that. Can you? Because honestly, I can't."

"Yep, she's ours. Can't deny that. You act like both of us," Emma stated.

"See," Coraline stated, pointing at Emma.

"I concede your point, Darling. It may have been foolish, but I would like to think that in your shoes, I would have done the same things. You have been reading my journals. You know how emotional I can be. And, to top that off, you have latent magic inside you that you were never properly trained on how to use. I am sure that it pushed you further than you thought possible some days. Your magic is a part of you like we are a part of you. I know that you didn't deny it because you wanted to deny, but because you were never trained by someone who did it."

"What are you talking about?" Coraline asked.

"Magic is emotion…" Emma replied reflexively.

"It is. It is pure emotion. You read about the relationships that I had and how they affected me from growing up, to marrying your great-grandfather, to dealing with Snow's betrayal and its aftermath, to the Curse and Storybrooke, to my growing relationship with Emma and finally your birth. It was all emotional for me. Surely, you could see that on the pages," Regina stated.

"Yes, I could."

"Then you know that magic is emotion."

"I could see that, I guess."

"I…you've been going to Blue for lessons," Regina started.

"Yeah, because I wasn't sure how you'd react," Coraline replied.

"I understand that, Darling. I really do. I already told you that. I don't blame you for that. You are angry with me and your…Emma. I get that. Of all the people in Storybrooke, I understand why you so angry with us. I could feel it come off you in waves."

"Feel what?" Coraline asked.

"Your magic."

"How?" Emma asked.

"Coraline, do you remember what you did that made me seek you out?" Regina asked.

"No."

"You were in the back with the mulch and trees at Game of Thorns."

"Yeah?" she replied.

"You were stacking some posts and they kept falling down. You got mad because they would stay were you were stacking them. If I remember correctly, you backed up from the stack, threw your hands up and flung your arms at the stack of posts. And, what happened when you did that, Darling? Do you remember?" Regina asked her.

"They flew everywhere because I had done some sort of force push spell as Blue called it."

"Exactly, Darling, you were angry and you took it out on those posts. Your anger is natural for you that way because it was for me as well. The darkness that I fell into was because of my anger and my pain. I would never want that for you. You anger surrounds you and I can feel it. I know what it is like to be that angry. I know what it is like to hate. But, on the other hand, you have your…Emma's love. She is the product of True Love and based on everything that I can think of, so are you," Regina told them.

"What does that mean for me?" Coraline asked.

"That your magic can come from love or anger, but Love should override everything in you. Your love for your lost mothers sent you on a quest to find out what happened. Your love for us pushed you into the hands of this Black Queen and it helped you survive her torture. And, when the moment presented itself for you to come back in time to us to help us defeat this Blackness, the darkness that overtakes the land, you did it without hesitation. Because in the end, like your Ma, Emma, I believe in the power of Love and what it can give us," Regina explained.

"Yeah, so?" Coraline asked.

"You are here to fix the wrongs of your future because of love. We want to help you with that. You've said that you want our help with that."

"I do," Coraline answered.

"Then learn to love us as we are now, so you can know what we are doing to help you is out of our love for you. Love can fix anything. I am sure that your grandparents taught you that. It will move mountains and cure any curse. Let our love help heal your pain and help you fight this battle. As much as I hate to admit it, you are a Charming and that means you have an uncommon knack of defeating evil for the might of good. I believe your Grams would say that True Love conquers all. You, yourself, have even said that you are a product of True Love. You must have some mighty fine magic to have made it here to stop the future or alter it enough so that one or both of us don't die. Hold on to that, Coraline. We will find a way."

"I am."

"Then, give me a chance to see what I can do for Neal before you tell Snow. I'll even work with you and your magic. You can come practice with Emma and me. It will help you develop your skills. I would like it if you did," Regina told her.

"Yeah, Kiddo, it would be awesome. We could practice together. You could help with the research and we can learn more about you. What da ya say?" Emma asked her.

"I think it sounds good, but we need to talk with Snow, Belle and Red. They deserve to know about everything. I don't want them to feel left out. And, we need to talk to Henry."

"Well, we need to get back first," Regina replied.

"True, but it is getting late. We should wait until morning. Do you want me to take you back to Will's place? Or, do you want to stay here? We can get you a room. I know that we would be glad for you to stay here with us, but I can understand that you need your own space," Emma told her.

"I know you are trying to help, but I don't think that I want to go back to Will's. She's made it clear that she isn't coming back tonight. I can get my own room. Don't worry about me."

"Nonsense, Darling. I'll go down and get you a room. You two stay here and talk about Will. I shouldn't be gone long. Besides, I can appreciate not wanting to tell you mother everything, Darling. And, Emma, you can close your mouth. Bond with our daughter, I'll return shortly."

They watched her leave. Emma had to let out a chuckle. It was something that Regina would do. She'd picked up on the fact that something had happened between Will and Coraline. She could also tell that Emma had read more into that note than she was letting on. She figured it would do them both good to discuss it without her there. That way they wouldn't be afraid of what Regina would do when she found out that Will had hurt Coraline. She knew that Regina was smiling the entire way down the main desk to get Coraline's room.

"She has a point," Emma stated.

"About?"

"She is letting you tell me about Will," Emma replied.

"There isn't really anything to say about Will, Ma. It happened. She's not here and there is nothing that I can do about that. She made that obvious in the note. She has a job to do."

"We both know that isn't it," Emma stated.

"And, what do we know?"

"She might have taken that job, but something spooked her. If you are anything like me, you know that she was lying. She is running, but it isn't necessarily from you. Will is complicated. We were close when I lived in Boston, but we weren't that close. She is a lot like me in that respect," Emma explained.

"How's that?" Coraline asked.

"When things get emotionally unstable, we run. Too many things happened to both of us when we were younger; it makes us a little shy when it comes to emotions. I am sure that you understand that, Coraline. I am sure that your childhood wasn't the greatest either from what little you've told us. You don't have to apologize for that. I do. I wasn't there for you. I know that I can't make up for that now. But, I want to be here for you as long as I can be."

"Ma…"

"Coraline, if she can find a way back to you, will you talk to her?" Emma asked her.

"I don't know."

"Sure you do. Unfortunately for you, both of your mothers are emotionally driving, which means you are, too. Regina didn't lie when she said that love was a very powerful emotion and it can drive your magic. So, I'll ask you this again. Do you think that you will talk to her if she comes looking for you?" Emma questioned.

"I guess I owe her that much. She did leave me the note. She did talk me into staying and meeting with you and Mom. I just don't know what spooked her so bad that she ran off from the diner. It just doesn't make sense," Coraline told her.

"Why do you say that?"

"Because I know that she didn't leave because of a case, it was more personal than that."

Red, Belle and Snow were sitting at booth at the Rabbit Hole. Ruby was still unsure how she convinced Snow to join them, especially when Neal was still so small, but she was thankful that her friend had come along. They sat in silence as the bar geared up for Karaoke Night.

"Ruby?" Snow started.

"Yeah, Snow?"

"I'm sorry for the other day. I am just overwhelmed right now. I am not sure how Emma expected me to react to the news she gave me. Then, she and Regina pick you to run the town while they are gone. I am sorry. I didn't mean to offend anyone. I was hurt," Snow stated.

"I understand that, Snow. I really do. I just wish that you would give Regina and Emma the benefit of the doubt. They really seem good together. I think that they have proven that time and time again for the town. I mean the line between love and hate is thin. It really was only a matter of time before they crossed that line. There are fireworks every time they are together."

"I know. I just can't believe that we have all be so blind to that fact. Regina does seem to be truly happy with Emma. I know that it seems to be amazing, but it is poetic at the same time. That maybe why none us saw it coming," Belle offered.

"You're right there," Snow replied.

"I love you, Snow, but she is my Goddaughter. I will do anything that Emma needs me to do for her. I would do the same for you, but I wasn't kidding the other day. If you aren't going to support them, then you will be doing that alone. I know that their match isn't one that you are ready to see because of your shared history with Regina, but even you have to admit that Regina deserves her happiness, even if it is with Emma," Ruby told her.

"I know that. I do. I have something that I need to tell you," Snow stated.

"What?" Ruby asked wondering what her best friend could need to tell her.

"I have always cared for Regina. Why do you think that I have never killed her? I could have, but I stopped the execution. I banished her instead. She's did the same to me. There is an uneasiness between us, but it is something that I can't deny. I will speak with Regina when they get back. I will not stand in their way. They both deserve their happiness," Snow explained.

"I am proud of you," Ruby stated.

"It makes sense though, Ruby. Regina and Snow have always had a strange relationship. It must be hard for her to see Emma with her, but I think that everyone will agree that Henry has done more this family and this town than anyone wants to admit. He is a special boy, which means that Coraline is also just as special to this town. We need to talk with all of them," Belle said.

"We do. We all do. We need to get everything out into the open. It is the only way that we will be able to come together and be stronger," Snow stated.

"Why do we need to be stronger?" Ruby asked.

"If Coraline is here because of our future, then something awful must happen to us all."

"I have to agree with Snow on this," Belle replied.

"Then what are we going to do about it?" Ruby questioned and drank a shot.

"We will have to all sit down and talk. We need to get everything out in the open. We will keep it between us. There is nothing that hurt this family if we stick together. I believe that we've proven that. We are stronger together. I have always considered Regina part of this family and I am not going to let our troubled past ruin their happiness. I might have my reservations but I will not stand in their way," Snow explained.

"What are we going to do about Rumple?" Red asked.

"What about Rumple?" Belle asked.

"Well, Belle, he is your husband and we know that he has a … colorful past with Regina. How do you think that he is going to take it that Coraline isn't your sister, but is Regina's daughter? He isn't going to be happy about the fact that he's been lied to, especially by someone posing as your sister. He will take it as an affront to him. He will want to punish her for lying to you."

"I'll deal with Rumple. Don't worry about that. I'll talk to him about it. I'll make sure that he doesn't do anything that might cause more problems for us all," Belle stated.

"Do you think that he'll listen?" Red asked. "He isn't exactly known for his diplomacy. Are you sure that you can persuade him to leave everyone involved alone?"

"I will do my best, but we both know that Rumple usually has his reasons for what he does. I am just going to have to talk to him about Coraline myself. I know that he is going to be mad, but I will do my best to make sure that he doesn't do anything to her," Belle told them.

"What are we going to do about Henry?"

"What do you mean, Snow?"

"How are we going to tell him about Regina and Emma? How do we explain to him that his baby sister is back from the future and she is about as old as his mothers? That isn't going to be an easy conversation. How are we going to tell him the truth?" Snow asked.

"We aren't. We will let them do it. It is their family. We are going to sit back and wait for them to include us the discussion. Yeah, Henry might get a little angry, but he will be happier knowing that they told him to truth. We will just be there for him if he needs us," Red replied.

"Agreed," Belle added.

"I hope that they do it soon when they get back. I don't feel right keeping him and not telling him everything that is going on. I know he suspects something is up. I hate keeping things from him. Last time we didn't tell him everything, we almost lost him in Neverland."

"This isn't Neverland, Snow. We aren't going to let anything happen to them. We are going to protect your family. We will make sure that everything is okay. And, we will help Coraline. Now, let's all just wait until they get back. Until then, we can't do anything," Red stated.

"We'll wait for them to tell us, right?" Belle asked, pointedly directed at Snow.

"We will wait for them to come home," she replied.