A Potter In Storybrooke

Chapter 12 - The Shepherd: Part 2

Doctor Whale approaches them "Hey, Henry, Hope and... Emma right?"

"Hello, Doctor" Emma respond kindly.

They continued their conversation for a little while when Doctor Whale turned to Hope "So, Hope, how do you like StoryBrooke so far?"

"It's a very nice place. It's like the town was straight out of a fairy tale." Hope stated.

"I'm glad you like it."

Kathryn approaches them "Hey, have you guys seen David?"

"Um, he..." Emma looks around but David was nowhere to be found.

Kathryn looked around in worry "Well... I'm gonna see if he's upstairs... Enjoy the party." She walks down the hallway and her footsteps fade when she went up the stairs.

"Hey, Emma? It's already 10 o' clock. We better take Henry home before Regina turned into a harpy." Hope said as she looked at the time.

"Right, sorry, lost track of time." Emma turned to Henry "Come on, kid. It's almost bed time."

They excuse themselves to Kathryn and went to Emma's car as they drive Henry back home.

David was walking around StoryBrooke with map on his hands to search for Troll Bridge, he tries to search the right street when he almost bump into Regina Mills.

"Oh, I'm sorry, I didn't mean to startle you. I was just heading home from work when I saw you." she apologizes with a chuckle "Are you lost?"

"Yeah, yeah, kind of. I'm looking for Troll Bridge." he answered.

Regina smiles "Ah, where you found?"

David nodded "Yeah."

"Trying to jog your memory?"

David lies and told the mayor that he is meeting with someone there.

"So you made your choice?"

"Yes."

"Well, I don't suppose I can convince you to change your mind?" She asked and David smiles in an uncomfortable manner.

"I can't change what I feel." He answered.

Regina chuckled once again "Of course not. Walk down the street to Mr. Gold's Pawnshop. You'll find a fork in the road. Go left. It will take you to a hiking trail that leads directly to the bridge." she explained.

A grin made it's way to David's face "Thank You for uh... understanding."

"Good luck, David. I hope you find what you're looking for."

He made it into Mr. Gold's Pawnshop but didn't see any trail that Regina tells him.

"Hello?" He called out as he walked inside and he looked at the antiques that Mr. Gold is selling. He called out one more time but he still didn't receive any answer.

His gaze fell into a beautiful object a mobile that was meant for a nursery. Beautiful glass unicorns.

"Charming." He suddenly turned around as he saw Mr. Gold and a redhead behind a glass table.

"I'm sorry?" David asked as he approaches Mr. Gold in the cash register.

"I meant to ask if the mobile isn't charming. Exquisitely designed, masterfully crafted. I could get it down for you if you like." He suggested.

David looks at the mobile behind him and quickly shook his head "No,no. No, I mean it's - it's very nice. But I'm actually looking for Troll Bridge. The mayor said there was a fork beside your shop but-" he looks at the map once more.

"It's seems Miss Mills has led you astray." the redhead remarks.

David chuckled in response "Yeah, yeah, you think the mayor would know her own town."

"One would think." Mr. Gold replied "The Troll Bridge is out of the door. Then you turn right. Two blocks further and then you'll find the trail. You can't miss it." He explained.

"Thank you." David replies and he was about to leave when something catches his eye.

"See something you like?" Rose Red asked.

"Where did you get that?" David asked unable to tear his eyes from the miniature windmill.

Mr. Gold replies "That old thing? That's been gathering dust for... Forever."

David touch with the windmill and spin the blade and memories flooded back to him "I think... That's mine."

"Are you sure?" Mr. Gold asked.

"Yes, I remember."

David dashes out of the shop without another word. Rose Red turned to Mr. Gold "Do you think he's remembering?"

"I think so dearie." He replied.