Gold mumbled to himself all the way home.
Gold was walking around town trying to clear his head. He had called Avery dozens of times and still received no answer. He even resorted to leaving messages and sending letters.
That night was halloween, Gold always loved halloween the idea that for one night you can dress up and be whoever you want. Gold had been walking past the famous Storybrooke haunted house. It might be sick but he always loved hearing the screams.
Gold was walking past when he saw her. Emma had just ran through one of the emergency exits, but was crying so she couldn't find her way. Emma was turning in circles looking for Henry.
Gold thought this could be my chance. Gold walked over to Emma and called her name, "Emma."
The girl jumped and turned towards Gold. Emma looked even more terrified standing there looking at Gold.
Gold knew that in order for this to work he needed to win her trust, he has no idea what Regina could have told her about him. Gold cautiously stepped forward and said, "Emma, it's ok. I just want to help."
Emma wiped her eyes and sniffled, "Really?"
Gold nodded and said, "I promise. Pinky promise." Gold showed his pinky and held it out for Emma.
Emma walked over to Gold and linked pinkies, the closest thing to an 'absolutely' Emma knew.
Gold held out his hand for Emma to take, Emma was still hesitant but realized she probably couldn't find Henry on her own.
Gold and Emma walked down the rest of the street, towards the front of the house. Gold looked around but didn't see the teen.
Gold looked at Emma and said, "Well I don't think he his outside yet." When Gold said this tears started to come back to Emma's eyes. Gold quickly thought of something to keep Emma from crying. "there there dearie, how about you and I get some ice cream. On the way we can see if we find Henry. If not I'll walk you home."
Gold needed Emma to trust him so when he got Avery to town Emma would leave Regina and stay with Avery and himself. Emma was the key to getting his son back.
Emma nodded and said,"ok"
Gold and Emma walked to the ice cream parlor, Emma ordered a vanilla soft serve with rainbow sprinkles.
When Gold and Emma were about to head to the mayor's mansion Emma's name was called from behind. Emma and Gold turn around to see a running Regina.
Emma drops her ice cream, lets go of Gold's hand and runs to Regina saying "Mommy"
Regina hugs Emma tightly, then lifts her and speaks to her quietly. When she looks at Gold she thanks him and promptly leaves.
Gold heads home grumbling about Regina and finding another way to get Emma to trust him. He needs to build trust with Emma as long as Avery isn't here. Gold knows he will never get Avery to stay in Storybrooke if Emma fears him.
Gold arrives home and sitting on his front step is a hooded figure with a duffle bag. Gold rolls his eyes and says, "Look sonny I am not the homeless shelter. Head down to main street and go to the chapel."
The figure lifts his head and says, "Hey Poppa"
Gold gasps and whispers, "Avery"
A/N: I know this chapter is short, but I promise the next one will be longer. Avery is just getting introduced. But he is going to be throwing a wrench into some things. Hope you all are still enjoying. Please Review! I really appreciate all feedback.