A/N: Mentions of drug use, nothing too detailed.

Gold was so surprised to see Avery he froze. It wasn't until Avery stood up and asked, "Not that I am not enjoying this little reunion but do you think we could go inside where it is a little warmer?"

Gold blinked a few times and chuckled, "Of course"
Gold opened the door and let Avery enter first. Avery grabbed his duffle and plopped it down in the foyer. Gold closed the door and headed towards the kitchen, "Av is there anything you wanted food, drink?"

Avery shrugged off his coat and draped it across the couch, looking around the house. "Nah I'm good. You really haven't changed the place much have you?"

For the amount of money that Gold had his home was rather quaint. The house was two floors, on the first floor there was a living room, with two leather chairs, a matching couch, a low sitting coffee table, and a wood burning fireplace. The kitchen was on the same floor, the appliances were new but the feel of the kitchen was defiantly dated from the wallpaper to the backsplash. There was a small room where Gold kept his collection of books and other rare collectables. That room only had a desk and a chair with floor to ceiling shelves. Most of the shelves were full except a few.

The upstairs had three bedrooms, a master and two guests room, all bedrooms came with an en suite. The two guest rooms had the same decorations up from each son; Gold couldn't throw or give anything away in the hopes that his boys would eventually return home.

Gold reappeared holding a bottle of scotch and two glasses in his hand. Gold sat down on one of the chairs next to the fire place. Gold set the glass and bottle down and lit the fireplace illuminating the room in a warm orangey glow.

Gold poured himself a drink and said, "Sit Av."

Avery sat on the couch facing his father and asked, "I'm not really sure why I'm here but I figured it must be important if you asked Neal to contact me and hired one of your spies. So why am I here?"

Gold took a long drink and said, "You sure you don't want a drink?"

Avery rolled his eyes and said, "Look I am here because I got endless messages from you begging me to come here. If you don't tell me why I am here I am going to be on the first bus out of here."

Gold sighed stood up and went into his library.

Avery sighed and rubbed her hands over his face. Avery is antsy, he is hoping his father doesn't know but, he is also going through with drawl. Avery had been laying low and keeping his head down in hopes that his old gang wouldn't come looking for him. Everything was fine until he made a bad bet and it set him back 5 grand. Avery started dealing for the Huntsman's again trying to make some quick cash. He was able to pay off his debts, but being around all those drugs.. he couldn't resist so he took just enough for himself and got out of town. He knew as long as he stayed away from the gang they wouldn't care about a few grams. But not wanting to take any risks Avery got out of town. As luck would just have it his dear old father was begging him to come back home. Avery got on the first bus to Storybrooke, Maine with his few possessions and about a gram of coke. Avery knows he need just a little to get through the rest of the night.

Avery quickly ran upstairs to the bathroom. He took out his little vial and made all his troubles go away.

When Avery returned to the living room he was feeling less on edge and a little more patient. Avery sat back down and waited for his father to finish doing whatever it is that he is doing.

When Gold reentered the living room he was holding a folder. He plopped the folder on the table and said, "Take a look"

Avery sighed and grabbed the folder. When he opened it there were pictures of him, his old girlfriend Madison, and some blonde haired kid. Avery looked at his father and asked, "what is all of this?"

Gold took another sip of his drink and said, "Read it."

Avery looked back at the folder and looked at the notes, written by someone named Sidney Glass.

Avery Gold son of Rumble and Helena Gold

Girlfriend Madison Locke, deceased, ruled suicide through overdose

Madison Locke, parents deceased, no siblings.

Emma Swan possible child of Madison Locke

Emma found along highway as infant, no parents ever found

B.O.D unknown

Resident of Zurem Hill Orphanage, 2010-2013

Fostered by Dylan and Rachel Gaunt, 2014

Reported missing by Rachel after she arrived home from weekend away and Emma was gone.

Foster father Dylan arrested and charged with child abuse and neglect

Dylan admitted to taking Emma into Maine woods and leaving her alone.

Emma found by teenage boy and mother in Maine

Emma fostered by Regina Mills in Storybrooke Maine

Emma examined by Doctor Victor Frankenstein Whale

DNA sent to Everest DNA facilities

DNA comparison Emma Swan and Avery Gold

DNA results 99.99% match, Avery Gold father to Emma Swan.

Avery finished looking over the records and notes and looked back at his father, "I-I have a kid?"

Gold finished his drink and said, "It appears so."

Avery closed the file and threw it onto the table, he leaned his elbows on his knees with his head in his hands.

Gold poured himself another drink and poured one for Avery, he slid the drink in front of Avery but said nothing.

Avery looked at the drink and at his father, he knew he shouldn't but in that moment he couldn't help himself. Avery downed the full glass in one swig. Avery enjoyed the burn as it went down.

He looked back at his father and said, "How did you know?"

Gold placed his drink on the table and leaned back, "She has eyes and cheekbones just like you and your mother. I could never forget those eyes."

Avery ran his hands through his hair and asked, "Can I meet her?"

Gold sighed and said, "That my dear boy is where it might get tricky. You see Regina Mills is her foster mother. As you may remember myself and the Mills family has always been in a bit of a tiff with each other. You need to get past Regina."

Avery sighs and mumbled, "Of course, you and your tiffs getting in the way once again." Gold for a moment looked ashamed but it was quickly hidden behind his glass. Avery then looked back at Gold and asked, "Well I am assuming you have a plan of sorts? How am I to meet Emma?"

Gold smirked and said, "Regina picks Emma up for kindergarden at 2:30PM every afternoon and takes her to Granny's for a snack. You will already be there, I will wait until Regina is distracted and start conversation with Emma, I will then introduce you. Now it is going to take some time, but trust me we will get you time with your daughter."

Avery nodded but deep down was a little apprehensive about his father's plan. If the mayor found out he was was Emma's biological father, but a ex-gang member drug addict, she would take Emma away from him for good. Avery wondered Maybe that would be a good thing. I don't know this kid, she doesn't know me. Maybe it would be better for her to be with another family.

Avery sighed and said, "Alright we can see how it goes."

Gold stood and said, "Well it has be an eventful evening but I think it is time for me to go to sleep, I need to open the shop in the morning. Your room is still how you left it. I will see you in the morning. Good night."

Avery grabs a picture of Emma from the folder, she is hugging who he assumes is Regina. She has a bright smile on her face and her eyes are sparkling. The last thought Avery has before falling asleep on the couch is maybe she is better off without me.

So there it is, Avery is now gonna be a character to add some drama.. Hope you all are still enjoying this story, please Review! Reviews really help me see what people like or don't like and they are awesome to read! Thanks!