Chapter 22

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Rumple & Cora

Rumple: Why weren't we notified about the damn town meeting?

Cora: Who is this again?

Rumple: You know very well who I am! Henry told me you have my number stored under "Silver Fox"

Cora: Remind me to whack our grandson. What do you want, Rumple?

Rumple: To know why my wife and I weren't invited to the meeting?!

Cora: I didn't think it mattered.

Rumple: We live here, don't we?

Cora: Yes but you protect those you love with your life. Your dark side comes out the moment there's a threat.

Rumple: Yes...But we still need to know what's going on.

Cora: Fine. I'll brief you right now.

Rumple: Thank you.

Cora: I banished Robin from town so now Marian's back with Roland, possibly dating Zelena. Robin knows she's back but I fear he'll try to return to town so we're trying to find a way to keep him out and away from Regina.

Rumple: Simple solution, really.

Cora: And what might that be?

Rumple: Kill him.

Cora: Why didn't I think of that?! Oh wait! Because we can't do that here!

Rumple: That never stopped you in the other realm.

Cora: True, true. What about trapping him in Pandora's box?

Rumple: I suppose there's room for him in it.

Cora: Perfect! We'll let him back in, torture him by letting him see Marian happy, then trap him.

Rumple: You get no arguments from me.

Cora: It's wonderful to have you on our side for once.

Rumple: Don't get comfortable. I just never liked that thief.

Henry, Erin, & The Mothers

Henry: Uhm, moms…This is my girlfriend Erin.

Erin: Hello.

Emma: Girlfriend? When did that happen?

Regina: I'm not drunk enough for this.

Erin: We've been dating for a few weeks.

Emma: Well it's nice to meet you Erin, don't let Regina intimidate you.

Regina: Swan, kindly refrain from making me want to throw a fireball at you.

Henry: Guys please, not now…

Erin: It's okay, I'm not afraid.

Regina: Oh so she's got spunk, hm?

Emma: I really hate that I was included in this.

Henry: This was a bad idea, wasn't it?

Erin: Call it what you want, I just know I'm not scared of you.

Emma: Yep kid, bad idea.

Regina: You aren't afraid of me now, but just wait, I'll have you singing a different tune before it's all over.

Henry: Why don't we all just forget this ever happened.

Regina: Too late! And what are you even doing talking to her? You're on punishment.

Erin: I'm telling Miss Cora that you threatened me.

Emma: NO SHE SAID THE WORD!

Cora: I was summoned?

Emma: DAMNIT!

Henry: Oh no…

Regina: You think I'm supposed to be afraid of my mother? Ha! Little girl, go read a book.

Erin: How about you go take your medication, old woman.

Cora: Damn, she's a feisty one. My grandson has good taste.

Emma: …Erin, is it? Run…

Erin: What?

Henry: RUN.

Erin: But-

Emma: GIRL RUN FOR YOUR LIFE!

Cora: Wait, Regina didn't respond yet.

Henry: Yes because she's on her way to Erin. I just heard the front door slam!

Emma: Looks like we'll be planning another funeral.

Cora: Not so fast! I've poofed Erin here with me so she's safe.

Henry: Thanks Grandma.

Cora: Don't mention it. But next time, make sure I'm there when you bring everyone together.

Emma: And leave me completely out of it.

Henry: Will do.

Snow & Belle

Snow: How's everything going?

Belle: Other than not being able to bend down or having Rumple help me up from the couch, pretty good.

Snow: Oh yes, I remember those days. But it's all worth it to see that little face and hear their first cry.

Belle: You're right. I just wish it didn't take so long for them to get here. I miss having my body to myself.

Snow: Do you think you'll have another after this one?

Belle: NO. Er, I mean, I think going through this experience once is enough for me.

Snow: Don't worry, I understand what you mean.

Belle: Yeah, and I'm thankful Rumple has been there every step of the way.

Snow: He's going to be a great father.

Belle: I have no doubt that he will. It's so sweet, anytime I have a craving, he races out to go get it.

Snow: Aww! I used to have Charming up at 3 am getting pickles and peanut butter with ice cream.

Belle: Oh….that sounds so good right now. I'll talk to you later, I need to go bother a certain pawn shop owner.

Hook & Neal

Hook: Mate!

Neal: Hook!

Hook: Meet me at the docks, hurry!

Neal: Why?

Hook: There's something you're going to want to see.

Neal: Is it food?

Hook: Not unless you're a cannibal.

Neal: Wait what?

Hook: Man there's a bunch of women having a beach party and I'm the only man.

Neal: OMG I'm on my way now!

Hook: They're playing volleyball.

Neal: Stahp! I'm already running!

Hook:Oh no….

Neal: What happened?

Hook: Cora just showed up.

Neal: So what?

Hook: In a bikini…

Neal: EEEWWWWW. I'm gonna barf.

Hook: Mate…GET HERE NOW! SAVE ME!

Neal: NO WAY THAT IS GROSS.

Hook: She wants to rub sunscreen on her…

Neal: May the odds be ever in your favor. Have fun mate.

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