The Enchanted Forest. Past

The wicked stepmother and the ugly stepsisters walks out of their castle into their carriage.

All three are dressed in gowns as they prepare to leave for the ball, while Cinderella is left behind sweeping, dressed in rags.

Right at that moment, the Fairy Godmother flies in, saying to Cinderella in an assuring and reaffirming tone," Do not despair, my dear, you will attend that ball."

Curious, Cinderella asks her," Who are you?"

The Fairy Godmother grows into her larger form, introducing herself," I'm your Fairy Godmother, and I'm here to change your life Cinderella."

Cinderella shakes her head," But my Stepmother told me that I couldn't go, she forbade me to leave."

Fairy Godmother says," Your Stepmother doesn't have this."

She brandishes her wand and she explains," This wand has the power to take you to your ball, to your prince, and to..."

Before she could continue, her body went off in a massive explosion, shocking Cinderella.

As the smoke clears, Rumplestiltskin appears, picking up her wand as Cinderella asks him,"
What did you do?"

Rumplestiltskin assures her," Now now, I got what I wanted. There's no need to be frightened."

" No need?" Cinderella stares at the smouldering remains and she shouts," You just killed my Fairy Godmother. She was trying to help me."

Rumplestiltskin however, is rather sceptical of her intentions," Was she? Do you know what this is?"

He holds up the wand as he listens to Cinderella answer his question," Pure magic."

Rumplestiltskin shakes his head," Pure evil. Trust me. I've done you a favor. All magic comes with a price. Go on back to your life and thank your lucky stars you've still got something to go back to."

Cinderella broke down," My life...it's wretched."

Rumplestiltskin held up the wand, turning to leave as he says," Then change it. You can't handle this."

Cinderella begs him desperately," Wait, please wait. I can handle it. Please, I will do anything to get out of here, anything."

Rumplestiltskin raises an eyebrow," Anything?"

Cinderella asks," Do you know how to use the wand, Mr..."

" Rumplestiltskin. And yes, of course I do." Rumplestilskin answers.

Cinderella begs," Then help me."

Rumplestiltskin scratches his head," Well, if I do, and you can indeed shoulder the uh... consequences, then you'll owe me a favor. Actually two."

Cinderella says," Name it, what do you want?"

Rumplestilskin answers the first question," Firstly, do not go to this Magician Zatara ever."" Why?"" Because he keeps stealing businesses from me!" Rumplestilskin screams out in annoyance," He might be more easy going than I am so I would absolutely hate if you would go to him."

Cinderella nods," Done. What's your second deal?"

Rumplestiltskin answers," Something precious."

Cinderella shakes her head," But I have nothing."" Oh, but you will. With this wish will come riches more than you know." Rumplestilskin says.

Cinderella shakes her head," I care nothing for riches. I'll give you anything you want. Just get me out of here."

Rumplestiltskin claps," Now we're talking."

Cinderella inquires," Well, how does it work?"

Rumplestiltskin raises up a finger, saying,"Fear not. My needs are small, and all you have to do is sign on the dotted line."

With his magic, he magically summons a document, asking the girl," Do we have a deal?"

Cinderella frantically nods," Yes, yes thank you." She reaches out, signing the document without reading what was on it.

Rumplestiltskin inspects the document and with a wave of the wand, almost immediately, her rags turn into a ball gown, her hair is done up, and glass slippers appear

" There." Rumplestilskin declares out with a self-satisfying smirk.

Cinderella looks at her newly acquired footwear, inquiring," Glass?"

Rumplestiltskin explains," Every story needs a memorable detail. Let's see how they fit, shall we?"

She obediently puts on the slippers, seeing it to be a perfect fit!

With the deed done, Rumplestilskin waves his hand, saying," Now you have a good time, but be sure to watch the clock."

Storybrooke. Present day.

The bell of the clock tower rings out above them as Henry Mills, Zatanna and Emma Swan walk the streets of Storybrooke.

Henry asks," Are you sure we can be seen out in the open?"

Emma defiantly answers," Enough sneaking around. If your mom has a problem with me walking you to a school bus, I am more than happy to have that chat."

Henry nods in approval," You're brave. You'll need that for Operation Cobra. Speaking of, do you think we need code names?"

Zatanna looks at him," Well what kind of code names do you want?"

Henry thought for a while," Hm. I don't know yet. Speaking of which..."

Henry rushes towards the school bus, waving to the two," I gotta go, I'll see you later."

As he boards the school bus both Zatanna and Emma turns to leave.

Right as they are walking down the street, all of a sudden, they heard a loud blar of a police siren.

Startled, both Emma and Zatanna looks as they see Sheriff Graham inside his car, with his hand on the siren.

" What's with the siren?" Emma asks.

Graham shrugs," Well, it's so hard to get your attention."

Emma asked," Alright, well you got it. Are you arresting me again?"

Graham shakes his head," I'm thanking you for your help finding that coma patient. We all owe you two a debt of gratitude."

Zatanna then asks," Well, what do we get? A commendation? Key to the city?"

Graham proposed," How about a job? I could use a deputy."

Emma shakes her head," Thank you, but I have a job."" Same here." Zatanna adds.

Graham asks," As a bail bondsperson? There's not much of that going on here. Performer? Well there's no events coming up anytime soon."

Zatanna looks around, remarking to him," Yeah, I don't see a lot of sheriffing going on around here either."

Graham offers," Well, here's your chance to see it up close. There's dental. Why don't you think about it and stay awhile."

Storybrooke. Present. Granny's Diner.

Ruby steps forward, bringing two cups of cocoa to both Emma and Zatanna who are seated down together.

" Thanks." Zatanna thanks the waitress.

Ruby sets the cocoa on the table and walks away,

At that moment, Regina Mills enters the diner before walking up to the pair, asking," How was your walk with Henry?"

As both Emma and Zatanna looks at her, Regina continues," That's right I know everything. But relax I don't mind."

She sits opposite the two as Emma asks," You don't?"

Regina shook her head," No. Because you no longer worry me, Ms. Swan. You see I did a little digging into who you are, and what I found out was quite soothing. It all comes down to the number seven."

Emma," Seven?"

" It's the number of addresses you've had in the past decade." Regina explains," Your longest stint anywhere was two years. Really, what did you enjoy so much about Tallahassee?"

Zatanna stares at her," Well, we were performers, we move around a lot."

Emma then adds," If you were wondering, I did find a place here in town."

Regina nods," I know with Ms. Blanchard. How long is your lease? Oh wait. You don't have one. You see my point? In order for something to grow, it needs roots, and you don't have any. People don't change they only fool themselves into believing they can."

Zatanna fold her arms," Well, that's where you're wrong."

Regina disagrees," No, I think I'm not. All I ask as you carry on your transient life, you think about Henry and what's best for him. Perhaps consider a clean break. It's going to happen anyway. Enjoy your cocoa."

She gets up and leaves as Emma stood up, she accidentally knocks into the cup, spilling cocoa on Zatanna's shirt.

" Ugh, really?" Zatanna groans, prompting Emma to apologise to her," I'm so sorry."

Ruby rushes over with towel, handing to Zatanna as the Magician wipes down the liquid, asking her," Do you have a laundry room I can use?"

" Mhm!" Ruby nods, pointing Zatanna towards the direction of the laundry room.

As Zatanna is stripping off her shirt, right at that moment, she heard a voice crying out in anguish," Oh no no no no no!"

Curious, Zatanna turns her head, Ashley Boyd , the laundry lady working in the laundry room.

As Ashley takes the cloth from the cloths line, she asks her," You okay?"

Ashley held up a sheet, saying to Zatanna in distress," The sheets, they're uh... pink."

" Huh?" Zatanna widens her eyes," You ever try using bleach?"

Ashley lowers the sheet revealing she is pregnant, shocking Zatanna.

Ashley explains," Last night I felt contractions, and the doctor said that the baby could come any day now.

" Really? That's great." Zatanna remarks. But Ashley wasn't finished.

" It's just that, um, when the... when the baby comes... no one thinks I can do this. No one thinks I can do anything. Maybe they're right." Ashley says.

Upon hearing that, Zatanna shakes her head," Don't listen to them?"" What?" Ashley listens as Zatanna continues," How old are you?"

Ashley answers," 19."" Well my sister Emma
was 18."

" When she...when she had a kid?" Ashley asks.

Zatanna nods," Yeah. But that's not the point. 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."

Ashley looks down, shaking her head," It's not exactly what you might think it is."

Zatanna stares," It never is. People are going to tell you who you are your whole life. You just gotta punch back and say, "No, this is who I am." You want people to look at you differently? Make them. You want to change things you are going to have to go out there and change them yourself because only you can change your destiny."

Storybrooke. Present day. Mr. Gold's Shop.

Mr. Gold walks up to his shop door and changes the sign from open to closed, shutting the lights off,

He then exits the shop, turning around and locking the door behind him.

After he is away from the shop, Ashley appears.

She approaches the front door of the shop and bashes in the bottom left window pane of the door with a brick, and enters the store.

She approaches a painting on the wall, which she pull to the side, revealing a safe behind.

Before Ashley could do anything, all of a sudden, she heard a raspy voice asking," Ashley, what are you doing?"

" Changing my life." Ashley answers before spraying him with mace, causing Mr. Gold to scream out in agony," Aaah!"

He then falls to the ground, prompting Ashley to removes key from his person and uses it to open the safe.

Storybrooke. Present.

Inside Regina's home. She sat in front of her mirror, putting on her makeup as she spoke to Henry," I know you think otherwise, but I don't enjoy these Saturday city council meetings. Sometimes they're just unavoidable. Now, you know the rules?"

Henry lists them out in an almost monotonous tone," Yes on homework, no on TV, and stay inside."

Regina nods," Good boy. Under no circumstance do you leave this house."

" You mean don't see my mom." Henry crudely reinterpret her sentence.

Regina turns to him, saying, She's not your mother. She's just a woman passing through. Now do as I say or there will be consequences. I'll be back at 5:00 sharp."

As she is about to leave, she warns Henry," And you better stay away from this Zatanna as well. She is a much worst influence on you than Miss Swan."

With that, she exits the house and drives away.

When she is gone Henry, grabs his backpack and leaves the home.

Storybrooke. Present day. Mary's Apartment

The Blanchard loft. Mary Margaret Blanchard walks towards both Emma and Zatanna who are both discussing their next course of action.

Emma asks," So, you think I should how you say, work at the Sheriff Station?"

Zatanna looks at her," Are you considering taking up his offer?" Emma shrugs," Well we gotta have to get a job if we are at least staying here."

" You got a point." Zatanna nods, thinking to herself," Hm? Should I become a clerk there?"

Mary Margaret then sets down two plates of food and she remarks," We'll, I for one think you should get that job Emma."

" Thanks." Emma smiles at her.

Suddenly, there is a knock on the door, prompting Mary Margaret to walk towards it.

She pulls the door open only to see Mr. Gold standing outside.

Mr. Gold asks," Ms. Blanchard, is Ms. Swan here?"

Emma and Zatanna approaches him as Mr. Gold greets her," Hi, my name is Mr. Gold, we met briefly on your arrival."

Emma nods," I remember."

Mr. Gold then noticed Zatanna behind her and he inquires," And who is that?"

Zatanna then introduces herself," My name is Zatanna, Zatanna Zatara and I'm Emma's sister."

" Zatara...why does that sound so familiar?" Mr. Gold asks himself before he continues,"
Anyway, I have a proposition for you, Ms. Swan. I need your help. I'm looking for someone."" Really? um..."

" You know what? I am going to jump in the bath." Mary says before walking away, leaving Emma and Zatanna alone with Mr. Gold.

" I have a photo." Mr. Gold says as he hands her a picture of Ashley, briefing to them," Her name is Ashley Boyd and she's taken something quite valuable of mine."

Zatanna widens her eyes in shock upon looking at the photo, thinking to herself," Shit! That's The Maid from that laundry room earlier!"

Oblivious over Zatanna's change of expression, Emma questions," So why don't you just call the police?"

Mr. Gold answers," 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."

Zatanna narrows her eyes and she asks," And what is it?"

Mr. Gold answers," 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."

Emma adds," When did you see her last?"

" Last night. That's how I got this." Mr. Gold answers as shows them the gash on his forehead, remarking out," It's so unlike her. She was quite wound up, rambling on and on about changing her life. I have not idea what got into her. Miss Swan, Miss Zatara, please just 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."

Emma shakes her head, finding herself emphasising with Ashley," No, of course not."

Mr. Gold asks," So you'll help me then?"

Emma and Zatanna looks at each other before Emma replies," We will help her."

Mr. Gold smiles," Grand."

Just then, the door swings opens and Henry enters, not aware of Mr. Gold's presence and he says," Hey Emma, I was thinking we..."

Upon laying eyes on Mr. Gold, Henry freezes in his tracks.

Mr. Gold looks at Henry, greeting him," Hey Henry, how are you?"

" Okay." It was all the words Henry could muster before Mr. Gold nods," Good. Give my regards to your mother, and um... best of luck to the two of you."

After saying his piece, Mr. Gold turns around, leaving his home.

Henry asks them," Do you know who that is?"

Emma nods," Yeah, of course I do."

" Who? Cause I'm still trying to figure it out." Henry says as Zatanna whispers to his ear," Rumplestilskin."

Henry widens his eyes in fear and he says to Emma," And you agreed to help him?"

Emma answers," He needs my help and a I've gotta do it."

Upon hearing that, Henry goes up to Zatanna, begging her," Zatanna, you got to refuse him. Only you and your father have the power to oppose him."

However, Zatanna says to him," Kid. I understand your point but I got to stick with Emma. You can never know when things can get wrong."

Henry stays silent just as Emma calls out to Zatanna," Hey sis, let's go."

Zatanna places a hand on Henry and he assures him," Don't worry kid. I may not have magic here but I have things to protect Emma in case Mr. Gold tries anything."

With that, both Emma and Zatanna leaves the house, prompting Henry to follow suit.

Storybrooke. Present day. Street

Emma and Zatanna are walking down the street when Henry runs up to them, begging,"
Please let me help."

" No, no it could be dangerous." Emma refuses.

Henry asks," The pregnant maid is dangerous?"

" She assaulted Mr. Gold." Emma says.

" Cool." Henry comments out, somehow finding the situation cool.

Shocked at his reaction, Zatanna exclaims," Cool?! You think a pregnant maid attacking an old man is cool?"

" Yeeeesssss..." Henry shrugs, causing Emma to slap her palm on her forehead," This isn't a game Henry. She's desperate."

Henry asks," How do you know?"

Emma answers," Because I know."

Henry states," Well, then let's find her."

Upon hearing that,,Emma objects," Oh no, no, no, no there is no "let's". You cannot come with us."

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

Emma scolds," Then I'll find you and I'll bring you back."

Henry the retorts," Then you wouldn't be helping the maid."

Zatanna looks down at him and she says," We're just looking out for you."

Henry pouts," And I'm just trying to spend time with you."

He gets in Emma's car, causing her to roll her eyes," Oh, that is really not fair.

She gets in the car, starting it as Henry asks the two women from the backseat," So the maid, what's her story?"

Enchanted Forest. Past. The King's Palace.

On her wedding night, Cinderella is viewing a fireworks display on the balcony, when Prince Thomas approaches her from behind, asking her in concern," What's wrong?"

Cinderella smiles," Nothing. Every year when I was growing up, I used to watch these fireworks from afar. And I knew what they meant. Something special was happening at the palace. Now they're for me, for our wedding."

The two kiss, and they enter the castle where a large crowd is waiting to celebrate their marriage, which includes the King, Snow White, Prince Charming, Giovanni Zatara and Zatanna.

Cinderella smiles at Snow White, embracing her as she says," I'm so happy you could come."

The King acknowledges Prince Thomas," Son."

Prince Thomas thanks his father," Thank you, Father."

Snow White smile at Cinderella, complimenting her," You look beautiful."

At that moment, the music began playing from the band, prompting the crowd to begin their dance.

As the King dances with Cinderella, he says," My dear Ella, we are thrilled to have you join our family, and I hope our family will soon be growing."

Prince Charming excuses himself from Snow White," My darling." He then splits himself away from her and he begins to dance with Cinderella, congratulating her," Congratulations, Ella, you two are going to be very happy."

Cinderella smiles at him," Why thank you, James." She begins to dance with Prince Thomas again, but then Snow White steals her away

" Ella dear," Cinderella and Snow White giggles as they dance, with Snow saying," This is truly a night for celebration. Do you realize what an inspiration you are to everyone?"

Cinderella answers," All I did was get married."

However, Snow White has a different opinion," All you did was show that anyone can change her life. I'm proud of you."

She breaks away from Cinderella before walking away.

Rumplestiltskin suddenly appears on the dance floor complimenting her," I'm proud of you, too.

Shocked, Cinderella questioned," You. What are you doing here?"

Rumplestiltskin reminds her," I just wanted to make sure you were happy with your end of the bargain. You know, true love, riches, happy endings. Did you get everything you desired?"

Cinderella nods," Yes. Yes, I did now what do you want? What's your price, my jewels? The ring?"

Rumplestiltskin however, has a rather unexpected answer," No, no, dear keep your baubles. What I want is something you don't yet possess, but something I know is coming: your firstborn."

With that, Rumplestilskin leaves the castle.

Enchanted Forest. Past. The King's Palace. Cinderella's chambers.

A thunderstorm rolls outside as Cinderella packs her things. Prince Thomas enters.

Noticing her packing, Thomas asks," What are you doing?"

Shocked, Cinderella turns around, saying to the Prince," I thought you were hunting."

" I was," Prince Thomas answers," But the weather wasn't agreeing so we came back early."

He notices the bag and he questions Cinderella," Are we going somewhere? You're going somewhere."

Cinderella answers," Something's happened."

" What?"

Cinderella answers," I'm pregnant."

Upon hearing that, Prince Thomas smiles," Ella, that's wonderful. Why are you upset? This is what we wanted."

Cinderella explains," There's something else. When we met that night at the ball, it wasn't my Fairy Godmother who sent me. It was Rumplestiltskin. I made a deal with him for this life. I was stupid. I didn't understand the price of magic. So I promised him something."

" What did you promise him?" Thomas asked.

Cinderella spoke," He tricked me. I thought that he'd want our gold or jewels..."

" What was it? Our baby?" Prince Thomas asks, noticing Cinderella holding her stomach.

Cinderella apologises to him, feeling ashamed," I'm so sorry. And now I'm gonna lose it all, my...my life, you."

Prince Thomas shakes his head," No. I don't care what that imp said. Magic may have brought us together but it didn't create this love."

Cinderella objects," But I made a deal. I can't break that. He's too powerful."

Prince Thomas states," Then the answer is simple. We go find Zatara now."

" No!" Cinderella protests, prompting Thomas to ask," Why not?"

" Because one of the the deals I made involves not talking to him," Cinderella explains." If I go to him, who knows what Rumplestilskin will do to me?"

Storybrooke. Present day. Outside Granny's Bed and Breakfast.

Emma, Zatanna and Henry stood in front of Ruby, questioning her about Ashley's disappearance.

A tow truck is on the street putting down Ruby's car slowly as Emma inquires," So, this boyfriend of hers, you don't think he was involved in her disappearance?"

Ruby answers," Uh, that would mean that 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 he's a..."

Suddenly, the tow truck drops her car, causing her to shout," Hey, hey, hey Billy, be careful. You almost shattered my wolf thing, Billy. It's good luck."

Billy peers out of the tow truck, apologising to her," I'm sorry Ruby, but look, it's fine."

" Um, Ruby what about her family?" Zatanna asks.

Ruby snaps herself out of her daze," Oh, um she's got a stepmom and two stepsisters that she doesn't talk to."

Upon hearing that, Henry interrupts their discussion," Wait, stepmom, stepsisters, and she's a maid?"

" Henry, not now." Zatanna quickly shoos the boy away.

Ruby then says," 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?"

Emma nods," I do."

" Then maybe you should just stay out of it. She's been through enough already." Ruby strongly states, prompting Emma to insist,"
I've been through it, too, Ruby, and I can help her."

Ruby suggests," Then try her ex."

" Where can we find him?" Zatanna asks.

" He lives with his dad." Ruby answers.

Storybrooke. Present day. The Herman residence.

A car is pulling into the garage just as both Zatanna and Emma are at the front door.

Zatanna made the move by knocking on the front door, to which a young man resembling Prince Thomas, answers the door, "Can I help you?"

" Sean Herman?" Emma asks, prompting Sean to nod," Yeah. Who are you?"

Emma answers," I'm Emma Swan. And this is my sister Zatanna. We're looking for Ashley Boyd. She's in trouble."

Zatanna adds," We were hoping she came to see you."

Just then, The King, known as Mitchell Herman in this world, exits his car and approaches the house, stating strongly towards the pair," My son doesn't have anything to do with that girl anymore, so whatever trouble she's in, I am sorry for, but there's nothing we can do to help you."

Zatanna accuses," You're the reason he broke up with her."

Mitchell didn't deny the accusation," Absolutely. I'm not gonna let my son throw away his entire life over a mistake."

" So you just told him to leave her?" Emma asks.

Mitchell answers," Well what are they going to do, raise the child in the backseat of a car?"

" Some people only have the backseat of a car." Emma answers.

Mitchell says, unaware of who he might be offending," Well, they're to be pitied. I'm not letting that happen to my son."

As he walks into the house, Sean tried to speak up," Dad, maybe we should help them look."

Mitchell however, dismisses him off," It's a waste, Sean."

" Sean, if you want to come, come. Stop letting other people make decisions for you. If Ashley runs away with this baby, she's gonna be in some serious trouble." Zatanna says to him in a serious tone, shocking the young man

" She's running away with the baby?"

Zatanna nods, only for Mitchell to command," Sean, inside. Now."

As Sean enters the house, Mitchell begins speaking to the two," 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."

Upon hearing that, Emma asks," Deal? What are you talking about?"

Mitchell answer," You don't know? Ashley agreed to give up the child. And she's being paid very well to do so."

" She sold the baby?" Zatanna questions out in shock

Mitchell however is surprisingly indifferent over the situation," Oh, you make it sound so crass. I found someone who's going to find that child a good a proper home."

Emma questioned," And who are you to judge whether Ashley is capable of providing that?"

Mitchell spat," Look at her, she's a teenager, and she's never shown any evidence of being responsible. How could she possibly know how to be a mother?"

" Maybe she's changing her life." Zatanna answers.

" Everybody says that." Mitshell dismissively says," Now look, I found someone who's going to pay Ashley extremely well, someone who is going to see to it that everybody's happy."

Both Emma and Zatanna looks at each other as they speak in unison," Mr. Gold."

Mitchell questioned,"?Well, isn't that why you were hired, to bring him the baby?"

" Yeah," Zatanna replies," Now I get it."

Storybrooke. Present day.

Emma, Zatanna and Henry are driving down the road in Emma's car as Emma asks," Okay so there is something I noticed Zatanna."" What is it?"

Emma points out," You seem to know a lot of Ashley especially they way you were accusing her father. Is there something you want to tell me?"

Zatanna rubs the back of her head as she answers," I may be the reason why she is acting like this."

Upon hearing that, Emma exclaims out in shock," What?"

Zatanna explains," Back in the laundry room, I met Ashley while I was washing my shirt. She told me everything that happened. So I may have told her not to give a shit about how people are thinking of her."

" Zatanna, how could you?" Emma shakes her head as Zatanna argues," Come on! I was not expecting her to act out that way!"

Emma sighs and she states," Well, there's the thing with Mr. Gold."

Henry protests to the pair," You can't make her double-cross Gold. No one's ever broken a deal with him."

" Happy to be the first." Emma defiantly states.

" 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." Zatanna agreed.

Emma pulls the car up to Granny's Diner, and the trio dismounts. Stepping into the Diner, Zatanna notices Ruby standing at the counter.

Almost immediately, Zatanna rushes up to Ruby, questioning her," Why didn't you tell me she sold the baby?"

Ruby answers," Because I didn't think it was important."

Emma raises an eyebrow," Really, considering that's why she's running away?"

Ruby then spoke up," Look, Ashley's my friend. I don't like the idea of people judging her."

Zatanna notices the wolf figurine that was in Ruby's car sitting on the bar and picks it up, asking the waitress," Ruby, where's your car?"

Realisation dawns on the two as Emma accuses her," You didn't send us to Sean to find her, you sent us there to give her a head start."

Realising that they have seen through her trick, Ruby admits," Look, I'm only trying to help her."

Zatanna nods," Yeah, so am I. Ashley's in more trouble than you know, Ruby. Where is she? Don't make her deal with Gold without me."

Ruby looks at Henry, saying," I can't talk in front of him. He's the mayor's kid."

" Hey, I'm on your side." Henry objects, hurt by her comment.

Emma kneels down to face Henry, whispering to him," 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 gonna tell us anything if you're around."

Henry reluctantly nods," Okay."

Emma smiles at him in appreciation,"Thank you."

As Henry exits the diner, Ruby answers," She left town. Said she was gonna try Boston. Thought she could disappear there."

" How long ago did she leave?" Zatanna asks.

Ruby answers," About a half an hour."

Storybrooke. Present day. Road

Emma grips her steering wheel as she drove along the road.

Zatanna then points out," You know there's something which I realised."

Emma asks," What is it?"

Zatanna points out," You remember when Henry said that no one can leave Storybrooke?"

" Yeah?" Emma asks.

" If Ashley really made it to the border, you think anything bad would happen to her do you?" Zatanna asks.

Emma answers," Well, hopefully it wouldn't come to this Zatanna."

As Zatanna looks forward, she whispers out in distress," Ashley, just what did you get yourself into?"

Enchanted Forest. Past. The Dwarves' Mines.

Grumpy, Prince Thomas, Prince Charming, and Cinderella enters a dungeon where Zatara and Zatanna are waiting.

Surprised, Cinderella questioned out," Why are we down here? And what are they doing here?"

Prince Thomas answers," We need a place to keep him. Rumplestilskin may bar you from talking to Zatara, but that does not apply to anyone else. So I went to him."

Prince Charming continues," Rumplestiltskin is the most dangerous man in all the realms. He needs his own special prison, so we converted the mines to hold him."

Cinderella then asks," But how will we get him here? He has eluded all forever."

Grumpy explains," His strength is also his weakness. His deals. He can't resist making them, and we already know who he wants to deal with next, you."

Prince Charming continues," We've sent word with one of Snow's bluebirds. He's accepted a meeting with you. You're going to tell him that Doc heard something with his stethoscope, two heartbeats."

Prince Thomas concludes their sentence," You're going to tell him it's twins."

Prince Charming spoke," And if he wants both, which he will, you propose a new deal. Grumpy..."

As if on cue, Grumpy opens a box containing a quill, surprising Cinderella," A quill, I... I don't understand."

Grumpy explains," While he will be signing it, that's where Zatara comes in. He will use his magic to capture Rumplestilskin

Prince Charming: All you must do is get him to sign the contract. Ella, this man is a scourge. You will be doing the entire land a service.

Cinderella looks at the cell and she asks," Will that cell hold him?" Zatanna nods," Yes. My father and I have enchanted the cell. Once he's in, no one can get in or out."

Despite the girl's assurance, Cinderella is still rather hesitant," Should we even use magic? Isn't that what's has causing these problems to begin with? What if this magic also has a price?"

Prince Thomas answers almost immediately," Then I will pay it. I will do whatever is needed to save you and our child."

Cinderella asks," You sure this will work?" Upon hearing that, Prince Thomas to assure her," We can do this, Ella."

Cinderella nods," Okay. Let's get him."

Storybrooke. Present day.

Emma is still driving along the road when Zatanna notices a car next to the side, prompting her to point out," Over there!"

Emma quickly pulls over, stopping the car before the pair gets off, rushing towards the car to find Ashley.

Emma peers in at the front seat, calling out," Ashley?"

But the inside of the car is empty.

As Zatanna and Emma surveys the area for any signs of Ashley, suddenly, there was a loud cry from the side," Aaah!"

Almost immediately, Emma and Zatanna flew towards the source of the sound where they found Ashley is sitting in a patch of grass near the car.

Looking up at them, Ashley whispers through her pain," My baby. It's coming."

SStorybrooke. Present day

Driving back to through the car, Zatanna sat in the front seat while Emma is in the back with Ashley at the brink of giving birth.

" Is the baby really coming?" Zatanna asks from the front.

" Oh, yeah." Emma nods before turning to Ashley, assuring her," Don't worry. The hospital isn't that far."

Upon hearing that, Ashley quickly shakes her head, " No, no, no, no, take me to Boston. I can't go back there."

Emma objects to her request, " Oh, no we don't have four hours, trust me. I know."

Ashley grabs onto Emma, sobbing out as she begs," I can't go back there, please. He's gonna take my baby."

Emma assures her," I won't let that happen, but do you know what you're asking for? If you keep this child are you really ready?"

Ashley nods," Yeah."

Emma asks again," Are you sure? Because I wasn't."

Ashley looks up," You weren't?"

Emma shakes her head," Nope. If you want to give this kid its best chance, it's gonna be with someone who's ready, so know what that means. Your whole life is gonna 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. Understand?"

Ashley thoughts for a while before she answers," Yes. I want my baby."

Enchanted Forest. Past. The Palace Grounds.

A pregnant Cinderella stands waiting for Rumplestiltskin, who appears holding a small flask, which he throws away.

Rumplestiltskin greets her," Well, well, well. You're starting to show. A little bird told me you wanted to speak."

Cinderella nods," Yes. I'd like to alter the bargain."

Rumplestiltskin refuses," That's not what I do."

Cinderella insists," But I think you'll want to. I'm having twins."

Apparently, her words manages to piqued the interest of Rumplestiltskin," Is that so? Ooh, let's have a look. And you would, what, give up both? Why is that? I wonder."

Cinderella lies," My husband... he's... he's having a hard time. Our kingdom is poor. We're losing money. Our crops are dying. We can't support ourselves or our people."

Rumplestiltskin inquires," And you would trade your other child for... comfort?"

Cinderella states," I can always have more children, but I can't make crops grow where the soil is dead."

She produces the contract, saying," In exchange for our other child, you will see to it that our land is once again fertile. I think it's more than fair."

Rumplestiltskin nods," Yes! Yes, yes. It is. If what you're saying is true."

Cinderella says," It is, and all you have to do is sign on the dotted line."

She produces the quill, prompting him to take it. Rumplestiltskin then says," You know, the only way to stop me is through magic."

Cinderella laughs out," I'm not trying to stop you."

Rumplestiltskin: Of course you're not. Because as we all know, all magic comes with a price, and if you were to use it to say... imprison me, then your debt to me would only grow, and we wouldn't want that now, would we?

Cinderella begs," Just sign the contract please."

Rumplestiltskin inquires," Are you sure you're happy with this new arrangement?"

Without saying a word, Cinderella answers by holding up the contract, and he takes it, stating," Then so it shall be."

But as he signs his name, all of a sudden, Rumplestilskin felt himself getting suspended in a blue aura, shocking him.

" What? What's going on?" Rumplestilskin questions out in shock as he heard a familiar voice asking him," Like our trick?"

A puff of smoke attracts his attention as Rumplestilskin looks, seeing Zatanna standing in front of Cinderella with a smug look on her face.

" You..." Rumplestilskin growls before looking up to Cinderella, shouting at her in an accusing manner," You broke our deal!"

" No she didn't." Rumplestilskin looks to the side, seeing Thomas and Zatara stepping out from behind.

Thomas explains," She agreed not to turn to Zatara but I made no such promise to you. So I went to them and came up with this plan to trap you."

" Thomas!" Cinderella rushes forward, wrapping her arms around the Prince as Zatara says to Rumplestilskin," It's over."

Rumplestilskin growls at the magician," Still snooping your nose in other people's business eh?"

" Over the years, my family have been decently nice to you Dark One." Zatara states," You have plundered from others, killed many and have caused complete chaos across the realm. After hearing about what you have done to Cinderella, we decided to step in."

Zatanna then adds," So as punishment for all the crimes you have caused, we sentence you to life in prison."

At that moment, a carriage with a cell approaches, prompting Zatanna to step towards it, opening the door just as Zatara sets Rumplestilskin inside.

Rumplestiltskin peers out of the opening of his cell, vowing to Cinderella," No one breaks deals with me, dearie. No one. No matter where you are, no matter what land you find yourself in... I assure you I will have your baby."

Storybrooke. Present day. Storybrooke General Hospital waiting room.

Inside the waiting room, Emma and Zatanna are waiting for the arrival of Ashley's baby when Henry runs up towards them, calling to the two," Emma! Zatanna!"

" Henry!" Emma looks as Henry approaches the two, questioning out," So how is she?"

Zatanna answers," Aside from giving birth to a baby right now, Ashley's fine."

Henry sighs out in relief before standing at the side, waiting with the two.

As he stood waiting, Henry says to Emma,
" You know Emma, you're different."

" What's that?" Emma inquires.

Henry answers," You're the only one who can do it."

" Break the curse? Yes, I know. You keep telling me that." Emma scoffs only for Henry to reinterpret his sentence," No, leave. You're the only one who can leave Storybrooke."

Henry turns to Zatanna, pointing out to her," And you too Zatanna."

Zatanna points out," Really? But didn't you also left and came and found us in Boston?"

Henry nods," But I came back. I'm ten. I had no choice, but if anyone else tried to go, bad things would happen."

Emma looks at Zatanna before looking down at Henry," Anyone, except me?"

Henry answers," Zatanna can because she wasn't affected by the curse but you on the other hand. You're the savior. You can do whatever you want. You can go."

Just then, the Obstetrician approaches the trio, sharing the news of the operation," Ms. Zatara, Ms. Swan, the baby is a healthy six-pound girl, and the mother is doing fine."

Without warning, Mr. Gold pops up from behind, commenting out," What lovely news. Excellent work, you two. Thank you for bringing me my merchandise."

Enchanted Forest. Past. The Palace Grounds.

Rumplestiltskin is being placed in the armored carriage by Prince Charming and Grumpy while Zatara and his daughter stood guard, ready if Rumplestilskin attempts to escape.

Cinderella asks," Did we really win?"

Prince Thomas nods," Yes, I told you we would."

Cinderella sighs out," I was so afraid. I was so afraid that we'd fail, that... I'd have to go back to that life, that... that terrible life. I was afraid I would lose you. And that nothing would have changed."

Prince Thomas grips onto Cinderella, assuring her," As long as I am alive, you will never go back to that life."

The two then pulls each other into a kiss before Thomas pulls himself away, asking," Now... how is our little Alexandra?"

Cinderella raises an eyebrow," Alexandra?"

Prince Thomas spoke," Did I not mention that I picked out a name?"

Cinderella stares at him," A name? That's more like a prison sentence."

Prince Thomas objects," Well I like it."

Cinderella shakes her head," Men, you really no nothing of change."

Thomas then spoke out," Then what should we even call her anyway?"

As both Cinderella and Thomas are busy debating, both Charming and Grumpy looks at them before turning to each other, laughing.

Storybrooke. Present day. Storybrooke General Hospital.

Mr. Gold is standing at a coffee vending machine.

He gives it one hit and gets free coffee.

Emma and Zatanna approaches him as he remarks," Well, well. Must be my lucky day. Care for a cup, Ms. Swan?"

Emma stares at the cup before asking," A baby? That's your merchandise? Why didn't you tell me?"

Mr. Gold shrugs," Well, because at the time you didn't need to know."

Emma folds her arms, not convinced by his answer," Really, or you thought I wouldn't take the job?"

Mr. Gold explains," On the contrary, I thought it would be more effective if you found out yourself. After seeing Ashley's hard life, I thought it would make sense... to you. I mean if anyone could understand the reasons behind giving up a baby, I assumed it would be you."

Zatanna objects," You're not getting that kid."

Mr. Gold states," Actually, we have an agreement. And my agreements are always honored. If not, I'm going to have to involve the police, and that baby is going to end up in the system, and that would be a pity."

He peers as Emma, asking," You didn't enjoy your time in the system, did you Emma?"

Emma shakes her head," That's not gonna happen."

Mr. Gold smirks at the two," I like your confidence. Charming, but all I have to do is press charges. She did, after all, break into my shop."

" Let me guess, to steal a contract." Zatanna answer.

Mr. Gold shrugs," Who knows what she was after."

Emma then spoke up," You know, no jury in the world will put a woman in jail whose only reason for breaking an entering was to keep her child. I'm willing to roll the dice that contract doesn't stand up. Are you? Not to mention what might come out about you in the process."

Zatanna then steps up and she challenges him," I suspect there is more to you than a simple pawnbroker. You really want to start that fight?"

Mr. Gold smirks and he said to Zatanna first," You know Ms. Zatara. There's something about you that kinda of... surprises me. Something about you that not even my deals can have an effect. So I shall stand by your words."

" Glad to see we have something to agree on." Zatanna nod.

Mr. Gold then spoke to Emma, complimenting her confidence," I like you, Ms. Swan. You're not afraid of me, and that's either cocky or presumptuous. Either way I'd rather have you on my side."

Emma asks," So she can keep the baby?"

Mr. Gold shakes his head," Not just yet. There's still the matter of my agreement with Ms. Boyd."

Surprised, Zatanna protests," Hold on, what about the thing you said about deals not affecting me?"

" That does apply to you Ms. Zatara but it doesn't for her. Ashley still owes me." Mr. Gold explains.

Emma commands him," Tear it up." To which he refuses," That's not what I do. You see, contracts, deals, well they're the very foundation of all civilized existence, so I put it to you now. If you want Ashley to have that baby, are you willing to make a deal with me?"

Emma asks," What do you want?"

Mr. Gold answers," Oh I don't know just yet. You'll owe me a favor."

Emma steps you, sizing Mr. Gold up as she said to the elderly man," Deal."

" Emma!" Zatanna protests only for Emma to say," A deal is a deal. I have to Sis."

Mr. Gold smirks and he nods," Good to see how cooperative you are Ms. Swan. The baby is hers." With that, Mr. Gold turns around, leaving the hospital.

Emma and Zatanna then rushes into Ashley's room where she is lying down, holding her baby.

Zatanna goes up to her and she asks," Hey. What's her name?"

" Alexandra." Ashley answers as Emma compliments the name," That's pretty."

Ashley thanks the two," Thank you for getting me here."

Zatanna then spoke to her," Mr. Gold was outside. We took care of it. She's yours."

Ashley stares at her in disbelief," She is? But what did you do?"

Emma answers," Made a deal with him."

Ashley smiles as she thanks the pair," Thank you. Thank you."

Just then, Emma notices the time and she urges Henry," Oh, hey kid, it's almost 5:00. You gotta get home."

Without wasting any time, the trio rushes out of the hospital.

Storybrooke. Present day. An apartment.

Regina is busy getting dressed as she spoke to
an unknown person," I have to go. Henry's expecting me home at 5:00. But I'll see you again, at the next council meeting. Oh, and don't forget, you left your socks under the bed."

She leaves the bed and breakfast room.

Storybrooke. Present day.

Emma, Zatanna and Henry are driving in Emma's car as Emma mutters," 'Pumpkin'. My code name. I was thinking in honor of Cinderella... 'Pumpkin.'"

To her surprise, Henry shakes his head as she asks," You got a better one in mind?"

Henry nods," Yep."

Emma asks, expecting an answer," Well?"

Henry shakes his head," I'm not sure you're ready yet. But for Zatanna."

Henry turns to her and he continues," Your Codename shall be 'Mistress'"

" Mistress eh?" Zatanna raises an eyebrow, sounds nice."

Soon, they arrive at Regina's house where Henry opens the door, rushing towards the entrance when Emma calls out," Henry! About what you said at the hospital, about me being able to leave?"

Henry turns around," Yeah?"

Emma smiles, " See you tomorrow." With that, Emma drives off while Zatanna waves to Henry.

Henry runs into his house just as his mother is pulling in. As he runs, he loses a shoe on the stairs.

Regina walks in the front door as she calls out," Henry? Henry? What did I tell you? Do not... leave your shoes lying around on the stairs. Someone could get hurt."

She hands him the shoe that he lost when running up the stairs.

Storybrooke. Present day. Storybrooke General Hospital.

Sean enters Ashley's room and meets his new daughter, asking Ashley," Is that her?"

Ashley looks up," Sean."

Sean steps up, apologising to her," I am so sorry. I never should have left you."

Ashley asks," You're back?"" Yeah, I'm back. Here, I got her a present."

He pulls shoes out of a gift bag and the two laugh out with Sean saying," I don't know if they're gonna fit."

Ashley smiles at the shoes," They're perfect."

The two kiss.

Storybrooke. Present day.

As the two stops in front of a flat, Emma then says to Zatanna,
" Hey sis, I gotta make a call, you can go up first."

Zatanna nods as she leaves, leaving Emma alone, standing outside her car, and she dials a number to which was answered with Graham's voice from across the line," Hello?"

" Graham, it's Emma. I was thinking maybe some roots wouldn't be so bad. That deputy job still open?" Emma inquires.

" Absolutely." Upon hearing Graham's answer, Emma declares," Then I'm in. Regina gonna be okay with this?"

Graham answers," I don't care, it's my department. I'll see you Monday morning."

" I'll see ya." She hangs the phone.

At the same time, Graham, shirtless, in the bed and breakfast room also hanging up the phone.

He reaches under the bed to retrieve his socks after his previous tryst with Regina.

He stares at the sock and he whispers to himself," No one should know about this."