Finding You Always

Smash the Mirror

Chapter 90: Smash the Mirror

The next morning came and they decided to carry on with some semblance of normalness. Emma and Leo stayed behind with Elsa, as she prepared to brew the tea and regain her memories. She was nervous, to say the least, having no idea what she would find, so they opted to give her a small audience.

David and Xander took early patrol, leaving Snow to drop the young ones off with Ella, as she prepared for her first day back at work. After leaving Summer and Bobby with many hugs and kisses, she stopped in a the diner for a coffee.

"Hey Snow," Red greeted.

"Hey Red...can I get a latte?" she asked. Her best friend smiled.

"Latte with mocha, cinnamon, and whipped cream coming up. Did you see the Mirror this morning?" Red asked curiously.

"No...though I quit reading the Storybrooke Mirror when Drizella Tremaine took over it. Though I guess with Sidney back, maybe it will be worth a look again," Snow said.

"It is today," Red replied, as she pushed a copy toward her friend. Snow unfolded the newspaper and saw the headline with a rather unflattering photo of an angry Midas on the cover and the story of how a drunken outburst at the Rabbit Hole led to him nearly turning Will Scarlett into a gold statue. The story also emphasized the Mayor and Sheriff's darling daughter (Sidney's words) saved Will's life with her healing magic.

"Well, normally I don't like to participate in mudslinging, but in this case it's well deserved," she mentioned.

"You're too nice. Believe me, Midas' campaign being over before it began is good for everyone," Red stated, as she put the finished latte down.

"Thanks," Snow said, as she handed her a twenty.

"Keep the change," she said. Red smiled.

"You are too good to me. I love you," Red gushed.

"I love you too," Snow said, as she saw Esme come in for her shift.

"I thought Esme was doing the dinner shift?" Snow asked curiously.

"She is. Granny asked her to work a double today. She doesn't seem to mind," Red replied.

"Good morning Esme," Snow greeted.

"Oh...good morning, Madam Mayor," Esme replied. Snow was a bit taken aback by the formality.

"Esme...you can just call me Snow," she said. The other woman nodded.

"So...I know Luka and Leo have become good friends. My husband and I thought we'd invite you both over for dinner sometime," Snow suggested.

"I don't think so. We both work most nights," she refused.

"Oh...of course. Well, there is always brunch on the weekend maybe? My husband makes a mean pancake," she suggested.

"I don't think so, Snow," she replied.

"I'm sorry...did I something to offend you?" Snow asked.

"No...I just think it's best for us to keep a respectable distance. I know it's different where you come from. But where I come from, people like me and my son aren't allowed to socialize with royalty," Esme said.

"Esme...you have to know we're not like that. And I have a feeling our boys really like each other," Snow replied. Esme sighed.

"Okay...I was trying to be diplomatic, but since you don't know when not to push, I'll just come out and say it," Esme snapped and Snow looked taken aback again.