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At the hospital, a voice over the intercom announced the arrival of the accident victims. Alone in another room, Dr. Whale listened to the announcements as he drank. Outside the door, several other hospital workers spoke.
"Anybody seen the doctor?" a man questioned.
"Dr. Whale, we need you in the ER!" a woman yelled.
A LAND WITHOUT COLOR - PAST
Victor, Gerhardt, and Alphonse toasted in the living room of their home. It was decorated with Christmas decorations.
"To the Frankensteins," Victor said.
"To a fine new year, Papa," Gerhardt added.
"Thank you, Gerhardt," Alphonse replied. "And let's have a better look at that medal." He looked over the medal pinned to Gerhardt's chest. "My son. The Silver Cross."
"It's embarrassing to have everyone make such a fuss."
"Well, that's your cross to bear, I suppose," Victor told him.
"To the holiday," Alphonse stated. "Something for both of my sons." He handed a small box to Gerhardt and a leather envelope to Victor.
"Too small to be a pony," Gerhardt joked as he opened to the box, revealing a pocket watch inside.
"Your mother gave me that when we were married. It was her father's. She wanted to keep it in the family."
"I remember."
"Open yours, Victor."
Victor opened the envelope, revealing a piece of paper and said, "A commission. Father, surely you're joking. My work is far too important to leave now."
"I purchased you a commission. You will join the Mobile Thirty-fourth as their camp physician. It's an honor."
"Well, yes, of course," Gerhardt replied. "But I'm not sure you realize the important scientific work he's doing."
"Certainly, but how will he do his work without my financial support?"
"Papa, I rely on that money," Victor told his father.
"I've already allowed you the use of our summer home for your foolish purposes. Isn't that enough?"
"I have made great progress! The name Frankenstein is going to stand for life! Life, everlasting here on Earth."
STORYBROOKE - PRESENT
Hook and the driver of the car were wheeled into the hospital on stretchers by the paramedics, while the rest of the group from the accident site followed behind them.
"I don't know what's going on," Belle admitted.
"Car versus pedestrian," the paramedic informed. "Chest trauma from the wheel. Pedestrian's got contusions, broken ribs."
"Go to X-ray," the nurse said. "Pedestrian first."
"Hide him," Emma ordered.
"What?"
"Find a room and hide him."
Mr. Gold entered and asked, "Belle. What's going on?"
"Get him out of here!" David yelled.
"Well, what's happening? Belle!"
"I'd like to know myself," Leroy said.
"Belle! Belle!"
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