The Best Tea Cup is Chipped: Book 2

Travelling

Rumple took Belle home and per Dr. Frankenstein's orders she spent the following couple days resting up. Soon she'd recovered her strength and both were willing to try leaving again. Although Rumple planned to drive straight over the line this time with no stops.

"I was thinking Rumple. We don't really know New York or this outside world at all," said Belle over breakfast.

"You think it will be significantly different than Storybrooke?" asked Rumple.

"New York is a big city. Storybrooke is a small town. I'm certain of it," said Belle.

"You make a good point," said Rumple. "What do you suggest?" his wife tilted her head thoughtfully.

"You said Emma was in the finding people business before she came here, correct?"

"Yes, I believe she was called a bail bondsperson," responded Rumple.

"Well, then why not call in that favor of yours and have her help us find Bae? Not only would her skills be useful but she knows the outside world."

Rumple honestly was feeling a little shocked he hadn't thought of that himself. Though he supposed he blamed it on excitement about finally being able to leave and search for Bae.

"That is a brilliant idea. We'll go and tell her today."

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They arrived at the loft apartment and knocked on the door. Emma was the one to answer it.

"Gold, Belle," she said sounding confused.

"Hello Emma," said Belle with a smile.

"Good to see you up and about again," the blond replied awkwardly.

"Thank you," said Belle stepping into the apartment with Rumple both ignoring the tension.

"That favor you owe me Miss Swan, I'm cashing it in," said Rumple.

"This isn't a great time..." began Emma.

"You do honor your agreements do you not?" asked Rumple in dangerous tone.

"We need your help finding someone," said Belle in a soothing tone annoying the savior wouldn't get them anywhere.

"Find who?" asked Emma.

"My son," responded Rumple.

"You have a son?" asked Snow White from the background.

"Remember when you asked what we brought back magic for and I said the primary purpose wasn't evil?" asked Belle. "This is the reason."

"We know where he is and even have the apartment block but unfortunately as my dear wife pointed out to me, we know little of the outside world and could use your assistance. We leave today."

"Why so soon?" asked Emma.

"Because I've waited centuries to find my son so I don't fancy waiting any longer, and I'd rather not have Belle in the same town as Cora and Hook who have both already targeted her. In fact, you could think of it this way. Every hour I remain here is another one I have to resist murdering Hook." Emma sighed.

"Fine. How long do I have to pack?"

"We'll be back in an hour and a half."

Belle shot the family an apologetic look as the pair departed.

"You could have been nicer."

"That was nice for me," said Rumple and Belle snorted.

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