Rosemary Book: 2

CH 17

People gathered for Archie's funeral. Rose was at Henry's side every moment of it. Even though they were cursed, Archie was good to everyone. And everyone got along with him, they loved and respected him so much. But most importantly, Henry was the one who felt very close to the man. Archie always looked out for him the most.

~RING RING~

Rose checked her phone. It was a text from her father: Come to shop ASAP

"Rose? Did you get a call from your father? He just called me saying we need to stop by the shop. That it was urgent." Belle had asked her. It seems it really was important if he contacted both of them.

"He just messaged me. Guessing it's important." Rose said, but looked back at where Henry was standing a few feet away with Emma hugging him. She didn't want to leave him.

"Stay." Belle told her to do. She noticed the look on Rose's face. Debating on comforting the child. Belle learned that Henry was a huge part in Rose's new life. Someone she loved so much. And right now he needs her more than ever.

"But papa-"

"I will deal with your father. If it is truly an emergency, we will call you." Rose felt relieved and hugged Belle goodbye. Joining Henry and the rest to Mary Margaret's place.

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Henry wasn't in the mood for anyone's company, except for Rose. The two kids were sitting on a bed together. Just being together quietly. Henry held Rose's hand for comfort.

"I offered him a pop-tart. He didn't want it." Emma told her parents. She was slightly hurt that Henry was only letting Rose keep him company.

"Emma, you're doing all you can do. He will come around." Mary Margret reminded her.

"I know. But I'm his mother. Shouldn't I be with him?"

"People handle these things differently." David reminded his daughter.

"And Rose has been with Henry his entire life. Now that Regina isn't around, Rose is the only other person who knows him and his relationship with Archie better than anyone." Her mother added.

"Can you read to me? I want to be distracted." Henry softly requested. Rose got up and opened her bean bag. Pulling out the book "Fairy Tales and Legends"

"Why read that when I know you guys already?" Henry reminded her. Rose softly smiled.

"We're all stories in the end. In our case though, the stories are our past, not the future." Rose said. But it only made him look confused.

"What do you mean by that?"

"You'll understand one day." Rose was thinking more of her aunt Regina. These stories might be about their lives, but they are just the past. It doesn't mean they are still the same people. To Rose, Regina wasn't the same Evil Queen anymore.

"You're speaking in riddles. You sound like Mr. Gold."

"Well, He is my father."

~RING RING~

Rose checked her phone. It was her father again.

~Shop Now Emergency~

Henry saw her face turning to a worried expression.

"What's wrong?" He asked.

"I- uh... I have to go. My papa needs me. But-"

"It's okay. I've got people here. You should go." He told her and tried to make a smile. But with everything going on, he couldn't. Rose really wanted to yell at her father for making her leave Henry.