Chapter Four: A Deal is Here

Author's Note: Thank you all for the reviews, follows, favourites, and just reading this story! It means a lot to me! Now, I just want to tell you ladies/men that this story will follow through the seasons with as much canon as possible but with some plot twists from yours truly! :)

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06bromleys: That's why I had Wills stay in Storybrooke and I didn't have Lily come with Karla to Storybrooke! I love the canon events and want to stay reasonably close to the storyline but with my own twist! :)

Disclaimer *Sighs* I don't own OUAT and I never will so all rights to Adam and Eddie! :)

***OUAT***

Emma, Wills and Henry were walking down the main street of Storybrooke when they saw Killian Jones, the man from last night that gave Wills the helpful advice. Wills grinned at him and waved and Henry did as well.

'How do you know Killian?' Henry asked Wills.

'I met him yesterday,' Wills said simply, 'and he helped me.'

'Hello,' Killian said, walking up to them.

'Who are you?' Emma asked bluntly.

'Killian Jones,' he said, holding his hand out for Emma. Emma took it and Wills smirked at her.

'Emma Swan,' Emma said.

'Well it's a pleasure to finally meet you,' Killian said, 'I heard about you yesterday. I must get going. Wills, I'll meet you at the Rabbit Hole, at nine?'

'Done deal,' Wills said, shaking his hand. Killian walked off and Wills looked at Henry.

'How do you know him?' Wills asked.

'He believes me about the curse,' Henry said, 'I was sitting down at my castle and night was falling and he told me to go home but I told him about the book and he seemed interested.'

'Who's he meant to be?' Emma asked.

'Captain Hook,' Henry said calmly, 'anyway, that's not the problem. You sure we can be out in the open?'

'There's no need to sneak around Henry,' Wills said, 'we can legally walk you to the school bus and I'd be damned if she'll stop me.'

'I'll have a nice chat with her if I must,' Emma smirked.

'You two are brave. We need that for Operation Cobra. Speaking of- I think we need code names.'

'Isn't "cobra" our code name?' Emma asked.

'That's the mission. I mean us three. I need something to call you two.'

'You can call me the Prince if you need to,' Wills said, 'like as in Prince William.'

'That's smart!' Henry said, nodding.

'Um- well- why don't you just call me Emma for now?' Emma said, looking uncomfortable.

'Okay.' Henry smiled. 'Well then, I'll see you later, Prince and Emma.' Henry ran to the bus and Wills heard Emma sigh.

'What's wrong?' Wills asked.

'Just- nothing,' Emma said, 'now let's get some hot cocoa.'

Wills and Emma turned around and were surprised to see a cop car with the lights flashing. The car pulled up in front of them and Graham got out and leaned against the car.

'What's with the siren?' Emma asked.

'It's so hard to get your attention,' Graham laughed.

'Well you got it,' Emma said, 'here to arrest me again?'

'I here to thank both for you,' Graham said, 'for your help finding the coma patient. We all owe you two a depth of gratitude.'

'We what do we get?' Emma asked, sounding sarcastic. 'A commendation? Key to the city cause we'll need two. I don't share well with him.'

'How about you two work with me?' Graham asked. 'I need more people and a police officer and bails bondsperson is quite good to have.'

'Thank you but I have a job,' Emma said.

'As a bail bondsperson? There's not much of that going on here.'

'I don't see a lot of sheriffing going on either.' Wills laughed.

'Well, here's your chance to see it up close. There's dental? Why don't you think about it? And stay a while.' Graham said. He got back in the driver's seat and drove off. Wills sighed. He needed a job so he could stay for a month here in Storybrooke before going to NYC.

The twins walked over to the diner and Wills bought them some breakfast and two hot cocoas. They sat at the table at the front and Wills took his phone out as Emma started to read the newspaper.

She says she understands, William

Thanks Lily… I'm sorry I can't be there again… I feel terrible!

Well, when you get back you'll have a chance to know her probably and explain it to her okay?

I will, I promise

I have to drop Karla off at school and then I have work, talk to you tonight

Bye

Wills looked around as the door opened and groaned as Regina found them. What did she want?

'How was your walk with Henry?'

'What?' Wills asked.

'That's right, I know everything. But relax. Both of you because I don't mind.' Regina said calmly.

'You don't?' Emma asked shocked.

'Why?' Wills asked.

'No. Because you no longer worry me, Miss Swan. Or you Mr Swan. You see, I did a little digging into who you both are. And what I found out was quite soothing. It all comes down to the number seven. For both for you actually.

'Seven?' Emma asked.

'You Miss Swan have lived at seven addresses in the last decade. Mr Swan, seven different states? Why so many? Your longest stay Miss Swan was two years. What did you enjoy so much about Tallahassee? Mr Swan, why Pittsburgh for a year? It doesn't fit the living exactly on the east coast pattern.'

Wills tightened his hand on the table and glared at Regina. She didn't understand anything about his life yet here she was, smirking at them.

'We found a place if that's what you're wondering,' Emma said.

'I know. With Miss Blanchard. How long is your lease? Oh, wait. You don't have one. You see my point? In order for something to grow, Miss Swan, Mr Swan, it needs roots. And you two? Don't have any. People don't change. They only fool themselves into believing they can.' Regina said, raising an eyebrow.

'You don't know us,' Wills spat.

'No, I think I do. All I ask, is as you carry on your transient life, you think of Henry and what's best for him. Perhaps consider a clean break. It's going to happen anyway. Enjoy your cocoa.' Regina said and she left them. They both stood up but Emma's hot cocoa spilt over her and got on his pants.

'Shit!' Wills said. Ruby walked over to them and them with a cloth.

'Really?' Emma said annoyed.

'Eesh,' Ruby said, looking them both.

'Do you have a laundry room we can use?' Wills asked.

'Yep!' Ruby said. Wills walked to the back, followed by Emma.

***OUAT***

They walked into the laundry room and Emma threw her shirt into the washing machine and took her undershirt off as Wills took off his shorts, revealing his boxer shorts that Emma had given him as a joke one Christmas. Emma looked around and saw a blue shirt and grabbed it. She noticed bright yellow shorts, the only shorts and gave them to Wills.

'And I have to wear them,' Wills groaned. Emma laughed.

They noticed a young girl, about eighteen to nineteen and she was holding pink sheets.

'No, no, no, no!' She said, sounding upset.

'You okay?' Wills asked.

'The sheets.' She said, upset. 'They're uh… They're pink!'

'Try bleach,' Emma said.

They girl put down the sheets and Emma saw that she was pregnant. Emma felt her heart go out to the young girl.

'Oh,' Emma said.

'Last night, I felt contractions and the doctor said that the baby could come any day now.' Ashley said, rubbing her stomach.

'Well, that's great,' Wills said.

'It's just that, um, when the… When the baby comes, no one thinks that I can do this. No one thinks I can do anything. Maybe they're right.' Ashley sighed, sounding upset and Emma looked at her.

'Screw 'em.' Emma said straightforwardly.

'What?' Ashley asked.

'Screw them. How old are you?' Emma asked.

'Nineteen.' Ashley said.

'I was eighteen.' Emma said.

'When- when you had a kid?' Ashley asked.

'When… When you had a kid?' Ashley asked hesitantly.

'Yeah. I know what it's like. Everyone loves to tell you what you can and can't do, especially with a kid. But ultimately, whatever you're considering doing or giving up, the choice is yours.' Emma said, honestly.

'It's not exactly what you might think it is.' Ashley said.

'It never is. People are going to tell you who you are your whole life. You just got to punch back and say, 'no, this is who I am.' You want people to look at you differently? Make them. If you want to change things, you're going to have to go out there and change them yourself, because there are no fairy godmothers in this world.' Emma said.

'What's your name?' Wills asked. 'I'm William Swan, Emma's brother.'

'Ashley Boyd.' Ashley said.

'Ashley, life has put you in a tough position.' Wills said. 'But you can't think "why me?" I see it all the time when I was NYC. People get themselves into tough situations and can almost never get out of them but the ones who say "try me" are the real winners. You need to tell people to try you, because you are stronger than you believe.'

Emma watched as Wills grabbed the blankets, put them in a washing machine with bleach and gave her a fifty dollar note.

'This is too much.' Ashley said.

'Think of it as to little,' Wills said, 'it's a gift. We took your clothes and this will pay for it and the tip.'

Wills walked out and Emma followed him, smiling at the nineteen year old.

***OUAT***

They went back to Mary Margaret's apartment and saw that their stuff was there.

'Awesome!' Wills said.

'Is that bright yellow pants your wearing?' Mary Margaret asked.

'Yes,' Wills said simply. He walked over to the three boxes marked with his name and opened the first box. It had all of his clothes in it and he smiled at them. He opened another box up and saw that it had a picture of him and Emma. And Ingrid.

'Who's that?' Mary Margaret asked, giving him a plate of food.

'I'm so glad my stuff is here,' Emma said.

'Thanks,' Wills said, 'her? She's Ingrid.' He said her name quietly so Emma wouldn't hear and she didn't.

'What happened?' Mary Margaret asked.

'She- we had to leave,' Wills said, not wishing to explain that crazy history, 'we never knew why.'

'Was she nice?' Mary Margaret asked.

'Nicest woman I've met.' Wills said. 'But you beat her.'

Mary Margaret smiled and Wills put the picture back.

'So this is all your stuff?' Mary Margaret asked. 'Only seven boxes?'

'What do you mean?' Emma asked.

'Is the rest in storage?' Mary Margaret said curiously.

'No, this is all of it. We're not sentimental. Well I'm not as much as he is.' Emma said.

'Well it must make it easier to move.' Mary Margaret said. There was a knock on the door and they looked at the door. Mary Margaret went and opened it.

'Miss Blanchard, is Miss Swan and her lovely brother here?' Mr Gold asked.

Wills and Emma got up and went to the door. Gold shook their hands.

'Hi, my name's Mr Gold. We met briefly on your arrival.' Gold said.

'We remember,' Wills said.

'Good. I have a proposition for you and your sister, William Swan. I- uh- I need your help. I'm looking for someone.'

'Really? Um…' Emma said, looking at Mary Margaret.

'You know what, I need a bath.' Mary Margaret walked towards the bathroom and Wills was looking at Gold.

'I have a photo. Her name is Ashley Boyd. And she's taken something quite valuable of mine.' Gold said. Why did Gold need to find a pregnant woman?

'So, why don't you just go to the police?' Emma asked.

'Because, uh… She's a confused young woman. She's pregnant. Alone and scared. I don't want to ruin this young girl's life. But I just want my property returned.' Gold said, sounding sincere.

'What did she steal?' Wills asked.

'Well, one of the advantages of you not being the police is discretion. Let's just say it's a precious object and leave it at that.' Gold said.

'When'd you see her last?' Emma asked.

'Last night. That's how I got this.' Gold pushed his hair back and showed them a cut on his head.

'It's so unlike her. She was quite wound up. Rambling on and on about changing her life. I have no idea what got into her. Miss Swan, please help me find her. My only other choice is the police, and I don't think anyone wants to see that baby born in jail now, do they?' Gold asked.

'No, of course not,' Emma said.

'So, you'll help me, then?' Gold asked.

'We'll help her,' Emma said.

'Grand.' Gold smiled.

At that moment, Henry walked in, without knocking and Wills rolled his eyes.

'Hey Emma and Prince, I was thinking we-' Henry started but stopped when he saw Gold.

'Hey Henry, how are you?' Gold asked, smiling at him.

'Okay?' Henry said.

'Good. Give my regards to your mother. And, um, Miss Swan, William Swan, good luck.' Gold left the apartment and they walked off to the boxes.

'Do you know who that is?' Henry asked.

'Yeah, of course I do,' Emma said.

'Who, cause I'm still trying to figure it out.'

'I think she meant in reality, Henry,' Wills said.

'Is this all your stuff?' Henry asked, looking at the boxes.

'Henry what are you doing here?' Emma asked, grabbing her blue jacket, brown shirt and boots. Wills grabbed his jeans and black jacket.

'My mom's gone til five,' Henry said happily. 'Thought we could hang out.'

'Ah kid, I wish we could but Wills and I have to something.' Emma said. It took the twins five minutes to get changed and Wills wrote Mary Margaret a note telling her were they were going.

***OUAT***

'Please let me help!' Henry begged, as they walked down the street.

'No,' Emma said.

'Henry, this is dangerous and a very real situation,' Wills said.

'The pregnant maid is dangerous?' Henry asked, raising an eyebrow.

'She assaulted Gold,' Emma said.

'Cool!'

'This isn't a game Henry. This girl is desperate.' Emma said.

'How do you know?' Henry asked curiously.

'Because I do know,' Emma said.

'Well let's go.'

'Oh no, no, no, no. Theirs is no let's.' Wills said.

'You can't come with kid,' Emma said simply.

'Then I'll look for her myself,' Henry said.

'Then I'll find you and bring you back.' Emma said.

'Then you wouldn't be helping the maid.' Henry pointed out. Emma groaned and looked at Wills.

'She- we are trying to be responsible here, Henry,' Wills said.

'And I'm trying to spend time with you.' Henry said simply. He got in the back and Wills raised his eyebrow at Emma and Emma glared at him.

'That's unfair,' Emma said, hopping in the car.

'So what's the maid's story?' Henry asked.

Emma drove over to the diner and saw Ruby. Ruby had to know something about Ashley!

'So this boyfriend of hers. You don't happen to think he's linked with Ashley's disappearance do you?' Wills asked.

'Uh, that would mean he was involved with her at all, which he isn't. He left her in the lurch, right after they found out they were expecting. Hasn't spoken to her since. Like I said-' Ruby said, rolling her eyes.

Emma looked over her shoulder when she heard something hit the ground. It was a car, that had to be Ruby's and the charm almost broke.

'Hey, hey, hey! Billy be careful! You almost shattered my wolf thing Billy! It's good luck.' Ruby said.

'I'm sorry Ruby but, look, its fine.' Billy said.

'Um Ruby,' Emma said, 'does she have family?

'Oh, um, she's got a stepmom and two stepsisters that she doesn't talk to.'

'Wait. Stepmom, stepsisters, and she's a maid?' Henry said, looking at them.

'Henry, not now,' Wills said.

'Look. I don't know what you've heard, but it's wrong. Everyone thinks she's not ready to have this kid, but she's trying. Taking night classes, trying to better herself… Trying to get her life together. Can you understand that?' Ruby asked.

'I think so,' Emma said.

'Then maybe you should just stay out of it. She's been through enough already.' Ruby said.

'I've been through it too, Ruby, and I can help her.' Emma insisted.

'Then, try her ex.' Ruby said.

'Where can I find him?' Wills asked.

'He lives with his dad.' Ruby said and walked inside.

'Of course he does.' Wills muttered.

They drove over to the Herman's place and as Emma knocked on the door, a car pulled up.

'Can I help you?' Sean asked.

'Sean Herman?' Emma asked.

'Yeah, who are you two?' Sean asked.

'I'm William Swan, and this is my twin sister, Emma. I'm- we're looking for Ashley Boyd. She's in trouble. Just thought, maybe she'd come see you.' Wills said, glancing at the man walking up the stairs. This had to be Francis Herman, Sean's father.

'My son doesn't have anything to do with that girl anymore. So, whatever trouble she's in, I am sorry for her, but there's nothing we can do to help you.' Francis said.

'You're the reason he broke up with her.' Wills scoffed. This guy was like the August to Sean and Ashley's problem.

'Absolutely. I'm not going to let my son throw away his entire life over a mistake.' Francis said.

'So you just told him to leave her?' Emma asked.

'Well, what are they going to do? Raise the child in the backseat of a car?' Francis scoffed.

'Some people only have the backseat of a car.' Wills said.

'Well, they're to be pitied. I'm not letting that happen to my son.' Francis said, glancing at Sean.

'Dad, maybe we should help them look.' Sean said.

'It's a waste, Sean.' Francis said, walking into the house.

'Sean, if you want to come, come. Stop letting other people make decisions for you. If Ashley runs away with this baby, she's going to be in some serious trouble.' Wills said quietly.

Sean: She's running away with the baby?' Sean asked concerned.

'Yes,' Emma said simply.

'Sean. Inside. Now.' Francis said. Sean went into the house and Francis sighed.

'Look. Believe me, if I knew where she was, I would tell you. I went to a lot of trouble to get her that deal.' Francis said.

'Deal? What are you talking about?' Emma asked.

'You don't know? Ashley agreed to give up the child. And she's being paid very well to do so.' Francis said.

'She sold the baby?' Emma asked quietly.

'Oh, you make it sound so crass. I found someone who's going to find that child a good and proper home.' Francis said, looking proud about himself and Emma wanted to punch him in the face.

'And who are you to judge whether Ashley is capable of providing that?' Wills asked.

'Look at her. She's a teenager. She's never shown any evidence of being responsible. How could she possibly know how to be a mother?' Francis scoffed.

'Maybe she's changing her life.' Emma pointed out.

'Everybody says that. Now, look. I found someone who's going to pay Ashley extremely well. Someone who's going to see to it that everybody's happy.' Francis smiled.

'Mr Gold,' Wills muttered.

'Well, isn't that why you were hired? To bring him the baby?' Francis asked.

'We have to go,' Wills said. They walked to the car and Emma was fuming. She was being used! Both of them were being used!

'You two can't make her double cross Gold. No one's ever broken a deal with him.' Henry stated.

'I'm happy to be the first.' Wills said.

'If Ashley wants to have this baby, she should have it. Anyone who wants to be a mother, should damn well be allowed to be one.' Emma said, driving up at Granny's diner. They walked into the diner and approached Ruby.

'Why didn't you tell us she sold the baby?' Emma asked.

'Because I didn't think it was important.' Ruby said simply.

'Really? Considering that's why she's running away.' Wills said.

'Look, Ashley's my friend. I don't like the idea of people judging her.' Ruby said, glancing at them and walking over to the food counter.

'Ruby, where's your car? You didn't send us to Sean to find her. You sent us there to give her a head start.' Wills stated. Emma glanced at him then back at Ruby.

'Look, I'm only trying to help her.' Ruby said honestly.

'Yes, so are we. Ashley's in more trouble than you know, Ruby. Where is she? Don't make her deal with Gold without us.' Emma said.

'I can't talk in front of him. He's the Mayor's kid.' Ruby said, looking at Henry.

'Hey! I'm on your side.' Henry said, crossing his arms.

'Henry, we need to find this woman. And in order to do that, I need you to go home, okay? So please listen to me. Seriously. She's not going to tell me anything if you're around.' Emma said, getting to his height. Henry nodded.

'Okay.' Henry said.

'Thanks kid,' Wills said and Henry left the diner.

'She left town. Said she was going to try Boston. Thought she could disappear there.' Ruby said.

'How long ago did she leave?' Wills asked.

'About a half an hour.' Ruby said.

'Then let's go.' Emma said.

***OUAT***

They drove in silence until suddenly a voice spoke.

'What'd she tell you?' Henry asked. They both jump and Wills swore loudly.

'Henry! What the hell?' Wills asked. 'We're going to Boston. You can't come with.'

'You can't go to Boston! She can't leave! Bad things happen to anyone who does.' Henry insisted.

'We don't have time to argue Henry.' Wills said.

'We gotta get you home.' Emma said and Wills nodded.

'We have to stop her before she gets hurt! We're wasting time! If you drop me off, we'll never catch up to her.' Henry said, sounding worried.

'Henry,' Emma said.

'And then Mr Gold will call the police and he'll have her sent to jail!' Henry finished.

'Buckle up. Ashley, what did you get yourself into?' Wills muttered to himself.

They kept driving ahead when Henry pointed out a car and Wills worried for the worse.

'I told you! It's her car.' Henry said.

They pulled over and Wills noticed that the car was in a ditch.

'Ashley!' Emma and Wills yelled out. Wills checked the car and saw no one in the car. They looked around and heard a moan. It was Ashley and she was holding her stomach.

'The baby,' Ashley said, 'it's coming.'

Wills ran over to her, and they walked her over to the car. She sat in the front and Emma took the wheel. Wills sat in the back with Henry.

'Is the baby really coming?' Henry asked excitedly.

'Oh hell yeah,' Wills said, 'but Ashley, don't worry. The hospital isn't a long drive.

'No! No, no, no!' Ashley said, crying in pain. 'Take me to Boston! I can't go back there!'

'Oh, no we don't have four hours. Trust me- I know.' Emma said.

'I can't go back there. Please. He's going to take my baby.' Ashley cried.

'I won't let that happen. Do you know what you're asking for? If you keep this child, are you really ready?' Wills asked.

'Yeah.' Ashley nodded.

'Are you sure? Because I wasn't.' Emma said simply.

'You weren't?' Ashley asked.

'Nope. If you want to give this kid its best chance, it's going to be with someone who's ready, so know what that means. Your whole life is going to change and once you decide that it's yours, this "running away" can't happen. You have to grow up and you can't ever leave.'

'Understood?' Wills asked.

'Yes. I want my baby.' Ashley nodded.

***OUAT***

Wills, Emma and Henry were sitting in the waiting room when Wills stood up.

'I'm gonna go for a walk.' Wills said, 'down to the docks. Tell Ashley to keep the kid.'

'Okay, bye,' Emma said, looking worried. Wills smiled and walked out. He walked down the docks and leaned over the railings.

'Hey William,' Mary Margaret said. Wills turned around and saw Mary Margaret standing there.

'Hello,' Wills said.

'Did you help the young girl?' Mary Margaret asked.

'Almost,' Wills said, 'but I couldn't really handle the waiting.'

'What's wrong?' Mary Margaret asked. 'You can talk to me. I'm a good listener.'

'That woman you saw in the picture,' Wills said, 'she was the only good mother I had. I loved her but- she did something really stupid and Emma and I ran away. It tore my heart to pieces and we got caught. For two years Emma and I were apart. We got sent to different homes.'

'Why don't you contact her?' Mary Margaret asked.

'I don't know anything about her,' Wills said quietly.

'Perhaps you'll meet her again,' Mary Margaret said.

'I hope so,' Wills said, 'Emma hates her. She let her anger for a one thing cloud all of our happy memories. I can't mention anything like that otherwise she goes all angry.'

'You two aren't the same, Will,' Mary Margaret said, 'you two are different. You have an open mind whereas Emma seems to have a narrow mind.'

'Which is good for my job,' Wills said.

'So why was Ingrid the only good one?' Mary Margaret asked.

'She didn't want us for the extra money or government stuff,' Wills said simply, 'I guess our first foster more like adoptive mother- Catherine Swan- was nice, but she fell pregnant and gave Emma and I without a second thought. We were about three to four and since that, Ingrid was the only decent one. Others liked us but they could never love us.'

'Would you forgive your birth parents?' Mary Margaret asked.

'If they had a good reason, sure,' Wills said, 'but I'll never know.'

'Don't give up hope yet,' Mary Margaret smiled.

'I won't for now,' Wills said. He offered his arm out for her and they linked arms. 'Let me walk you to your home, your majesty.'

'Thank you, kind sir,' Mary Margaret laughed, as they tried, and failed, to get their feet in step with each other. They laughed at their failed attempts and for a second, Wills swore he swore a white dress on Mary Margaret but shook his head.

He really needed that drinking night with Killian to come earlier. He picked his phone up as it rang and sighed.

'Wills, I took up Graham on the job offer, and we both start, Monday.' Emma said.

'How did you know I wanted the job?' Wills asked even though he wanted the job anyway.

'You want the truth. Besides, this town is good.' Emma said. 'We need change and this is it, Wills.'

'You're lucky that's right,' Wills said, 'meet you back home then I'm going to have a drink with Killian at nine. You coming with for a drink?'

'Definitely.' Emma smiled. 'I'll tell you what happened wither tonight or tomorrow.'

'Okay, bye,' Wills said and hung up.

He needed some roots in Storybrooke and it was happening.

***OUAT***

Author's Note: The drinks with Killian will be next chapter! Thanks to all of you because you are all awesome! Please keep, reading, following and clicking the favourite button! Please leave some constructive criticism! I love to improve! What do you guys think Killian, Wills and Emma should talk about in the drink session?

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