Rosemary Book: 2

Ch 16

Rose walked her way to her father's shop instead of having Regina drop her off. Regina had gotten a call from the Sheriff's office to stop by for something. Seeing that she didn't have to be home until lunch, Rose made a detour around town. It was a nice day out and she wanted to enjoy it. She couldn't help but feel she was being watched during her walk.

The bells were heard when Rose walked into the shop. She announced herself coming in but froze when she spotted the Charming's with her father and Belle. Looked like a confrontation from her view.

"I'm guessing you guys aren't here for lunch." She said,

"Shouldn't you be in school?" Emma asked.

"Home schooled." Rose made her way to her to stand between Belle and her papa. Sensing something bad was happening.

"Since when?"

"Since everyone woke up from the curse."

"But why?" The sheriff didn't stop asking questions. Completely distracted from the reason why they were all here.

"None of your business!" Gold step in, not hiding the fact that he wasn't in a cheery mood for interrupting their family lunch, accusing him of murder, and now questioning of Rose's life.

"Rumple" Belle whispered to him to calm him.

"It's ok, Emma. I was homeschooled when we lived in Fairy Tale land. I'm use to it." Rose explained. Not wanting Emma to get more suspicious of her papa. After seeing everyone calm down a bit

"So what's going on? Last time I checked, none of you like each other." She said,

Emma hesitated on letting the teenager in on the news. But David didn't.

"Dr Hopper was found dead this morning in his office. All evidence points to Regina." None taking his glaring eyes off Rumple.

"So you're assuming my papa did it." Rose concluded, understanding everything now.

"It's a frame job." Emma stated.

"It wouldn't be the first time you used someone to try to hurt her." Snow added. Her father smirked.

"Nice to see your memories are still intact, dearie. But this time, I'm afraid I'm gonna disappoint you. It wasn't me." Rumple said.

"Why should we believe you?" Charming didn't believe him at all.

"Because I can prove it. Ask the witness."

"No one was there." Emma was getting tired of this.

Rose gave Emma a "are you serious" look. "Yes there was." Rose said.

"Who? You?" Rose rolled her eyes. Was she really this dumb.

"No! Pongo, duh!" Emma was confused.

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Jim walked in with Pongo on a leash and noticed all the people in the room. He got a call from Ruby that Emma needed Pongo to help investigate. Seeing he was sent to Gold's meant magic would be involved and he wasn't sure how to feel about it.

Especially since he saw not only Gold, but Rose as well.

Pongo however, felt different and ran up to the Golds. Jumping up to play with them. Rose couldn't hide a yelp and a giggle as her father continued to pet the dog to ease a bit.

"Good boy. Good boy." Rumple softly told Pongo. Smiling to himself.

Jim didn't expect to see how calmer and nicer the Dark One looked. He also couldn't help but feel soft inside after seeing Rose smile too.