All the magic (OUAT Peter Pan)

Chapter 20: Lost and found

"Amelia, I have to go out for a bit. I will see you later." Matt told his niece as he grabbed his black coat.

"Where are you going? You said we could spend time together today. We have been so busy lately we both agreed to hang out today. I'm gonna be busy tomorrow as it's valentine's day so today is our day." Amelia asked her uncle as he walked with her coat to the door.

Matt shook his head. "Dear, you don't want to go with me on this. Someone hasn't paid their loan so I have to get my money. You know no one here sees me as nice but you. You know I like you seeing me as Uncle Matt and Mr. Gold." He walked out the door and she followed Matt.

Amelia jogged to catch up with him. "Too bad I'm coming with you. You're stuck with me today. Who is it that owes your money?" He pointed to the truck down the street. Game of Thorns was printed on the side.

They walked over to Mr. French "Well, this is just perfect." Matt said once Mr. French handed off the bucket of flowers he was holding. "I've been looking for you, Mr. French."

"I'll have your money next week." he told them, glancing at Amelia.

"Terms of the loan were fairly specific." He turned to the tall bald man behind them that she didn't see earlier. "Take the van."

Mr. French turned shocked and exclaimed "Wait! No!" as he followed the large man to the driver's side of his van. He turned back to Mr. Gold "Tomorrow's Valentine's Day! It's the biggest day of..." he stopped as the engine started. "I've got a grand in roses in the back! Stop! You gotta let me sell them!"'

Amelia turned to her uncle feeling bad for Mr. French. "Please, just come back for his money after tomorrow. I'm sure he can make more than enough to pay the loan and maybe a bit extra for making you wait."

Mr French took a small breath of relief. It was common knowledge around Storybooke that Mr. Gold had a soft spot for his niece. "Of course, please just let me sell them."

Matt looked at his pocket watch and said "I'm gonna allow you two to continue this conversation. Me and my niece have other things to do." he started walking away with a small smirk on his face once his back was towards Mr. French.

"This is no way to do business Gold." he scrambled backward a step as the van pulled forward. "You are the lowest!" The van moved forward and he was forced to move out of the way. "People aren't going to put up with this!" The three of them watched as the van sped off down the street.

Regina nodded at them as they made their way over to her. Matt shared a smile with Regina. "Mr. Gold, Amelia. Was quite a show back there."

Matt turned back to look at a very upset Mr. French. "Well, Mr. French is just having a bad day. It happens to the best of us."

Regina brushed her hair out of her face as she said "I've been meaning to talk to you about something..."

"Yeah," Matt cut her off. "And the moment you have something I want to discuss, we'll have that little chat. I'm spending the day with Amelia today." He began to walk off as Amelia followed him but Regina stopped in front of him.

"No, we're going to this now. It'll only take a moment."

Amelia stepped in between them, knowing a showdown between them would be bad. "Regina, Matt said you guys would talk later."

Matt placed a hand on his niece's shoulder. "I can talk for myself, Dear. I know what you're trying to do but it's unnecessary." he turned back to Regina and asked "Is there something eating at you, dear? Something you need to get out in the open? Because it's gonna have to wait. Please."

Regina opened her mouth to say something but closed it again. Matt and Amelia walked around Regina. "I told you, you should have stayed at home. I hate when you have to see me like that." Matt told her as they walked.