Regina keeps her promise and takes Emma shopping for new clothes. It only takes them about 25 minutes to get Emma an entirely new wardrobe.

When Regina and Emma finished shopping they decided to pick Henry up from his favorite hangout, the library, and all have dinner together.

Regina parked outside of the library entrance and told Emma exactly where to find Henry.

Emma ran inside followed Regina's instructions, up the stairs, follow the blue carpet and at the end of the hall.

Emma saw Henry sitting in a large comfy chair reading a book. Emma ran up to Henry and happily said, "Boo! Did I scare you?"

Henry heard Emma running on the carpet, but pretended to be startled by the four year old. "Ahh! Emma you scared me! What are you doing here? How did you get here? Was it magic?"

Henry started packing up is stuff, figuring that his mom was outside waiting for them, while listening to Emma.

"I didn't mean to really scare you! Mommy told me to, she said to come find you so we can get food! I can't do magic, silly!"

Henry was shocked at how easily Emma called Regina mommy, but figured it was a good thing. Henry grabbed his backpack and swung it onto his chest, having the backpack flat against his chest. He then picked up Emma and had her stand in the chair, "Em. You want a piggy back ride?"

Emma smiled and said, "Yeah!"

Henry shhed her and told her, "Shh Em, the library is quite. When you are here you have to be quiet."

Emma blushed and whispered, "sorry"

Henry bent his knees and Emma jumped onto his back; she loosely grabbed a hold of Henry's neck while she wrapped her legs around his waist as best she could. Henry made sure she had a good grip before walking downstairs. As he passed the circulation desk he said bye to Belle French the librarian. "Bye Belle, see you tomorrow"


Belle French was Mr. Gold's current 'girlfriend'. She is from Australia and backpacked through the NorthEast. She found Storybrooke by chance when she stopped at the diner in town and saw a town flier saying that a full time librarian was needed. Belle fell in love with the charming town and decided that maybe it was time to settle into a place and make it home.

Belle was charmed by the local Pawn shop owner Rumple Gold, he has this hard and cold exterior but it truly a nice person. She has been on a few dates with Gold but wouldn't call them dating quite yet.

Belle became quick friends with the Henry through their mutual love of books and literary adventure. Belle and Henry would sit and talk for hours about the books they had read and about Belle's past adventures while backpacking. Belle had a soft spot for the boy and would keep the library open for him after normal hours so that he could finish and chapter or finish a book.


Belle looked up from the book that she was cataloguing and saw Henry and a little blonde girl that she had never seen before. Belle joked and said, "Well I didn't know the you could borrow actual kids from the kids section."

Henry laughed along and said, "Nah, this is Emma. She is my... my sister." Henry could see Emma's face from his peripheral vision and could see how big her smile got when he called her his sister.

Belle smiled at the two and said, "Well it is very nice to meet you Emma, I hope to see you and Henry back soon"

Henry and Emma nodded. Emma gave a quick wave goodbye as Henry and her left the library.

Regina was waiting in the car, she was becoming nervous when Emma and Henry weren't out 10 minutes ago. Regina kept thinking, What if something happened to Emma? What if someone kidnapped her? Don't be daft, Henry is there and so is the librarian they would see her. Right? What if Emma got lost looking for Henry? What if Henry isn't really at the library? Nope, not going there. So not going there. Just as Regina was about to get out of the car and look for the two Henry comes out giggling with Emma on his back. Finally.

Henry gently put Emma on the ground and opened the trunk and front door. He threw his backpack into the trunk and moved Emma's car seat to the trunk as well. Henry climbed into the front seat and extended his arms so he could grab Emma. He picked Emma up and placed her on his lap and fasten the seat belt across both of them.

Regina looked on and realized how protective of Emma Henry was, he made sure that they were both safe and secure as possible in the two seater. Regina realized that if Emma was going to be staying with them she was going to need a bigger car; or at least another one with a backseat.

Regina took off towards Granny's and asked Henry, "How was school?"

Henry looked at Regina and said, "It was ok."

Regina looked over at Henry and could tell instantly that something was wrong, "Henry, how was school.." Regina asked again with a more stern voice.

Henry knew that Regina wouldn't let the topic drop with a simple it was fine. He looked at Regina and could see she was serious but also concerned.

Henry sighed and said, "The kids at school were jerks. They kept saying that you knew Emma was out there and that you didn't care enough to help her. That's not true through. And they keep saying stupid stuff about Emma. They don't even know her. It was just stupid."

Regina could see that this was really bothering Henry so when she pulled up outside of the diner she waited before getting out. "Henry. I know we haven't had the best relationship recently, but I need you to really know that I had no idea Emma was there. I would never, could never willingly, knowingly leave a child in the woods alone. I don't know what they were saying about Emma but know that none of it is true, you are the one that found and helped Emma, you know Emma, You. You know the truth don't let anyone try and tell you otherwise."

Henry smiled and looked down and Emma who was playing with a game on his phone, oblivious to the conversation happening above her. Henry nodded at Regina and poked Emma. Emma finally looked up and Henry and said, "What?"

Henry laughed and said, "We are here. Unless you aren't hungry for one of the best burgers you have ever had!"

Emma gave Henry his phone back and said, "Well what we waitin for? I's hungry!"

Henry unbuckled them and opened the door. Emma jumped down and met Regina at the diner door. Regina opened the door and felt a little hand grasp her other one. Regina looked down and smiled at Emma. Emma smiled back and tugged on Regina's hand as they entered the diner, "Come on mommy!"

Regina, Henry, Emma and all of the diner patrons paused. Emma looked down at the floor shyly. Regina bent down at Emma and said, "Go pick a table baby. Mommy is right behind you"

Emma looked back at Regina and smiled. Regina wiped away a singular tear and stood up straight. Emma just called me mommy! She sees me as her mother, but what is crazier is that I see her as my daughter.

Emma grabbed a booth towards the back and excitedly bounced in her seat. The change in Emma in just the course of a few day was amazing. Before there would be no way that Emma would be talking, laughing, or smiling outside of Regina's and Henry's presence. Now just a few days later she is comfortable and happy with her new little family.

Henry and Regina go after Emma, Henry sits next to Emma and Regina sits across. The little family ignores the stares and keeps on smiling.

Once everyone is seated Ruby comes over and asks if she can take everyone's order. Ruby looked at Emma and could have sworn that she knew that face, those eyes and cheekbones. When Regina cleared her throat Ruby blushed and finished taking everyone's orders.

"Chicken Salad for Regina, A double bacon cheese burger with extra bacon and cheese for Henry, and a Junior bacon cheese burger with extra cheese and bacon for Emma. Coming right up."

Ruby put the orders in and went about her routine. Ruby couldn't help looking at Emma, every few minutes she would look up from what ever she was doing and just stare, she would realize that she is staring and quickly look away.

When their food was ready she brought everything out and when she set Emma's plate down she couldn't stop the gasp.

Regina, Henry, and Emma all looked at Ruby in confusion. Regina asked, "Is there a problem Miss. Lucas?"

Ruby shook her head and quickly apologized, "Nope. No problem. Sorry guys, it's just one of those days." Ruby quickly took off.

Emma looked back and forth between Regina and Henry, "Is she always weird?"

Henry chuckled and said, "Ehh.. kinda"

Regina glared at Henry and said, "Henry. That isn't nice. Ms. Lucas is just... different. And that is ok"

Emma smiled, shrugged her shoulders, and dug into her burger. Henry followed suit. Regina watched the two eat and wondered if they really were related since they inhale food like it is oxygen. Just as Regina was about to eat her salad she sees Ruby once again staring at Emma and her family. Regina catches Ruby's eye and lifts an eyebrow. Ruby quickly runs to the kitchen leaving a very confused Regina.

Something odd is going on, first with Gold and now with Ruby. And if it is something that pertains to Emma then Regina is sure as hell going to be finding out what is going on.