No Place Like Home [Jefferson Hatter || OUAT || Mad Red #3]

Chapter 33

A/N: I won't be doing Emma and Hook going in the past, as it's not really based on the storyline I have in mind.

At the Hatter's household, Rose Red was beside Jefferson in bed, both facing each other and holding hands.

"I'm sorry," Jefferson said.

"You didn't willingly give up your heart, I can't and won't be mad at you," Rose Red said.

"You did it though. You beat the Wicked Witch," Jefferson said.

"All thanks to you, Papa and Bae... Each of you told me that I was strong as the Light Queen, stronger than I knew... You all were right. I never needed my dark magic back, I never wanted it back..." Jefferson smiled at her, "I just needed love," Rose Red said.

"That's good, you realised it in the end," Jefferson said.

"Hush up," She chuckled and placed her hand on his cheek, "Maybe we'll be able to have a normal life... One day or I could be wishful thinking," Rose Red said.

"Oh, I'm not sure which is true but... As long as my head remains on my shoulders and my heart in my chest, I think I can handle it with you," Jefferson said.

Rose Red smiled and leaned in and kissed his cheek, "I'm sorry, I never noticed," Rose Red said.

"No one was supposed to notice," He held her other hand, "It's what Zelena wanted... When I was in New York with you, she couldn't control me but the orders she had already given me, stuck," Jefferson said.

There was a knock on the door and Grace walked in, "Mama, Papa? Can I go see Henry? He wants mine and Blaze's help with apartments," Grace said.

"Apartments?" Rose Red sat up, "I thought Emma was set on them leaving?" Rose Red said as Jefferson sat up.

"She is, but Henry doesn't know. And Blaze and I think if we help Henry find the best apartment, Emma will like then they will stay... Please? Can I go?" Grace asked.

"Sure, go ahead... And keep playing cupid," Rose Red said.

Grace chuckled softly, "I never stopped! Uncle wants me to play cupid too," Grace said.