Second Love to the Right (Neal Cassidy/Baelfire Love Story)

The Start of a New Beginning

    The next morning I slipped out of bed, making sure not to wake Neal, and decided to walk to Granny's to pick up some breakfast and coffee for the both of us. I walked in and I smiled at Ruby as I gave her my order. After placing my order, I take a look around. I noticed that it was quiet and practically empty. Granny's was usually always buzzing with activity, especially in the morning. Then again, that was when Zelena was still alive. Ruby then comes back to give me my order. I take it and before I head out, I hear someone call my name. I turn around to see it to be Belle.

"Oh, hi Belle" I say.

"Where were you?" Belle asks.

"Where was I when?" I ask.

"Last night. I left you like 20 messages" Belle replies.

I quickly take out my phone and realize most of my messages were from Belle. After taking a trip like I did, it was best to put my phone away and ignore it.

"I guess I just lost track of time" I say.

"It's no big deal. I just wanted to let you know Rumple and I found a potion that could help rid you of your powers. Come on" she says.

She grabs hold of my arm and almost drags me off when I place the heel of my shoes in the floor. Belle turns around and looks at me confused.

"What is it, Molly?" she asks.

I sigh.

"I actually think I'm going to hold off on that. I've actually taken quite a liking to my powers" I say.

Belle smiles.

"I understand. Just let us know if you change your mind" she says.

Before she walks off, I say, "Hey Belle?"

"Yes?" she replies.

"Since your memories are back, what do you remember about the Enchanted Forest? Especially about Neal?" I ask.

"Well, he and I were actually the ones who were trying to resurrect Rumplestiltskin. We thought resurrecting him would be the way to get back to Storybrooke, and Neal so desperately wanted to get back to you. We ended up resurrecting him, but still the costs of Neal's own life. But it was only because he was tricked by Zelena. So when Rumplestiltskin revived, he sort of absorbed Neal to preserve him" Belle says.

"That's why he was able to live longer. But once him and and his father were separated, the magic wore off and Neal couldn't be saved" I say.

Belle nods sadly.

"I wish I could've been there. In the Enchanted Forest" I say.

"Don't be so hard on yourself, Molly" Belle says as she pats my shoulder. Then she walks out the door for good. I smile a bit. It worked. The forgetful potion and the spell both worked. They don't remember me being there.

I make my way back to the abandoned mansion, where I quietly sneak upstairs to see Neal still resting. I smile at him. He himself seemed like he slept like a sleeping beauty. His eyes then flutter open. He looks at me with a faint smile, seeing that he clearly was still tired.

"Good morning, beautiful" he says.

"Good morning sleepyhead. I was wondering when you were going to wake up" I say.

"Where did you go?" Neal asks.

"First, I went to Granny's to get both you and me some breakfast. Then afterwards, I started feeling a little under the weather, so I went to the drug store to pick up some things. I also stopped by off at the B&B and picked up some of our things" I say.