Happily Ever After

Chapter 14: Jefferson

Emma walked into the station after meeting up with Gold; who followed along behind. Seeing Henry sitting there, rummaging through the book, she started towards him, "Henry? What are you doing here?"

"We came to congratulate you," Henry said, closing the book and placing it down on the open seat beside him.

"For what?"

"Your genius plan," Henry added.

"What plan is that, Henry Mills?"Mr. Gold asked. With no response, Gold began to walk ahead and into the other room.

"Sorry. It was probably our bad to assume that he was in on it. I mean, now that he is Miss Blanchard's lawyer and all."He explained.

"In on what?"

"The escape plan," Henry answered.

"The what?"Emma asked. Henry looked like he was going to speak again but then Mr. Gold called for Emma from the other room. He didn't sound very happy and reached the room now, but Henry and Emma knew why. The cell door stood open before them and Miss Blanchard had vanished, "Well. She's gone."

"Ugh. Alright! What did you do? "

"It wasn't me. I mean we were talking about an escape plan, but I didn't do this. I wouldn't do this."Hope said."She was gone when I got here."

"She's a fugitive. It doesn't matter if she was convicted for Katherine, now she's screwed."Emma turned to Gold for a moment; before running back into her office."I have to find her before someone else notices she's missing"

"You mean Regina of course, "Gold said, quietly.

"The reignment is at 8 am. I'm sure she'll be here bright and early to celebrate her victory."

"Wait, I can help! What do you want me to do?"Henry asked.

"You know what, you can help. By going home."

"Emma, if she leaves Storybrooke.." Henry started but Emma interrupted.

"Not now. Please, let's not do this now. Come on!" Emma grabbed  Henry's hand and walked out of the office.

"Miss Swan." Gold stopped her before she had left completely."If Miss Blanchard doesn't return, her future is in jeopardy. If you get caught helping her, so is yours."

"I don't care."Emma knew that for sure."I'd rather lose my job than my friend."

Emma left the station, found her car, and drove off on a hunt for her friend. Shortly after, some fog appeared on the road, causing her to almost run over a man on the side of the road. She pulled her car to a stop, jumping out of the car. "I'm so sorry! Are you ok?"

The man wasn't hurt. He rose to his feet again, and began to chuckle."Yeah. At least, I think so. I'm fine. Just not used to sharing the road with cars so late. You're the Sheriff aren't you?" Emma nodded."What brings you out in the middle of the night?"

"Eh."Emma started, shrugging it off. "It's nothing. Looking for a lost dog."

"Well, I hope you find it."The man said.

"Thank you. Ah, you are hurt! I insist, let me drive you to wherever you're going."

"It is a twisted ankle and a mile down the road walk. But oh well, if you insist. I'm Jefferson."He said, shaking Emma's hand.

"Emma."She said as they piled into the bug together.

A mile away, they pulled up to a mansion. It was a shock to learn that Jefferson lived here all alone; for this looked more like a big hotel than a house to Emma. "Wow! This place is your house?"Jefferson nodded."Looks more like a hotel. You must have a huge family."