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Chapter 2 - Chapter Two: Meeting her Father and her long lost son Part One

Location: Outside of the Police station 126 where David Nolan her biological father is standing at

Location: The sound of Lauren walking down the outside steps of the police station and walking over to where David Nolan aka her father is standing at

David Nolan: Hi again. I'm not following you or stalking you if that's what your thinking. I just wanted to tell you something without any other people around to listen to our conversation. Also please just hear me out. Before you decide to walk away or anything or call me crazy for that matter. I wanted to tell you.

Lauren Swan: That your my father.

David Nolan: Wait. You know I'm your father.

How's that even possible? You were just a newborn baby when we last saw each other.

Lauren Swan: Well that's magic and fairytales for you. They can tell you a lot of stories about your family history and past. It can also cause you to have dreams which turn out to be memories from your past as well.

David Nolan: Wait you've been having memory flashes of me? For how long?

Lauren Swan: For as long as I can remember.

Probably since I turned three years old.

David Nolan: Your with child.

Lauren Swan: I am.

David Nolan: How far along are you? If you don't mind me asking.

Lauren Swan: I'm about seven months along into my pregnancy. Um it's getting pretty late. So if its ok with you of course. Their's this park

known as Harmonious park that's right across the street from where I live. If your ok with it can we meet there tomorrow and talk about everything then. Because I have a feeling you and I have a bunch to talk about. From both sides of conversations.

David Nolan: Yes of course. That is totally fine with me. What time do you want to meet at your local park?

Lauren Swan: Does 9:30 am. Sound good to you?

David Nolan: That sounds like a good plan to me.

Lauren Swan: Cool. Well then I will see you at

9:30.

David Nolan: See you at 9:30.

Lauren Swan: Good night.

David Nolan: Good night Lauren.

Location: The sounds of Lauren walking towards her yellow bug and opening the car door and the sounds of her getting into the car

Location: The sounds of Lauren starting her car's engine and the sounds of her driving away heading towards her home

Location: Two minutes later the sounds of John Jones walking up to David and standing right next to him

John Jones: So how did it go?

David Nolan: She knew who I was John.

John Jones : She did? How's that even possible?

David Nolan: I don't understand how its possible John. The important thing is that my daughter knows who I am. Also the fact that she's willing to talk to me as well. Everything else will come with time.

John Jones: You're right David. Everything else will come with time.

David Nolan: There is one thing that I'm truly curious about.

John Jones: An what's that David?

David Nolan: My daughters pregnant.

John Jones: Wait your daughter is pregnant?

David Nolan: Yes she is.

John Jones: Then what's got you curious about that?

David Nolan: I'm wondering who's the father of my daughter's unborn child is.

John Jones: Well that's definitely a good question that you'll definitely have to ask her about. When are you going to talk to her again?

David Nolan: I'm actually meeting her at her local park that's across the street from her apartment building.

John Jones: When?

David Nolan: Tomorrow at 9:30 in the morning.

John Jones: That's great David. I'm so happy for you.

David Nolan: Thanks John. That means a lot coming from you.

John Jones: Your welcome David. Shall we head back to our apartment building?

David Nolan: That sounds like a good plan to me.

Location: The sounds of both David and John walking over to the car and the sounds of the two of them opening the car doors and the sounds of the both of them getting into the car

Location: The sounds of them closing the car doors and the sounds of the car starting to come to life from the engine and the sounds of the car moving and driving down the road heading towards the apartment that they live at

Location: Harmonious Park Apartments at 9:00 pm at night Lauren, Bala, Bahar and Mehmed Swan's apartment

Lauren Swan: Bala I'm home. Where are you at?

Bala Swan: I'm in Orhan and Bayezids nursery Lauren.

Lauren Swan: Am I to late for bedtime?

Bala Swan: No, your just in time for bedtime. Sadly, Bayezid just fell asleep a little while ago.

Lauren Swan: Thank goodness. I was so worried I was going to miss bedtime because of what time it was. An that's ok. Bayezid is a earlier sleeper. So I'm not so surprise by it at all.

Bala Swan: No you made just in time and also this little guys is refusing to go to bed. Probably because he wanted you to put him to bed.

Lauren Swan: Are you refusing to go to bed Orhan? Are you giving your other mom a

hard time?

Bala Swan: I think what he really wanted was that he wanted you tell him one of the stories from that special book of yours.

Lauren Swan: Well I think one story from the

book won't hurt. What do you think Bala?

Bala Swan: I agree. I think one story from the big book will be just fine.

Lauren Swan: Well then lets get settled in the rocking chair and mommy will tell you one of the stories from the big book. Well Orhan I think I'm going to tell you the story of your grandpa Charming and your grandma Snow getting married in secret. Once upon a time in the land known as the enchanted forrest and in the place known as Lake Nastros. Many things were happening that day. The first thing that happened was your grandma Snow was given a potion that took away her ability to have children of her own. The second thing that happened that day was that your great grandma Ruth was poisoned by an arrow that was shot from one of King George's soldiers. But there was only one way for both women to be cured from their illness or curse was the water from Lake Nastros. But sadly only one person could be cured from the water of Lake Nastros because their was only enough water for one cure. For only one person. So god bless your great grandma Ruth she knew about your Grandma Snow's curse. So out of the kindness of her heart. Without your grandma Snow even knowing about it. Your great grandma Ruth had Sir Lancelot put the

water from Lake Nastros inside a wedding chalice. Because your great grandma Ruth's last wish was to be able to see your grandpa Charming and grandma Snow get married. But of course both of your grandparents were all in for getting married right then and there. So Sir Lancelot married both Charming and Snow. Also right when your grandma Snow drank from the wedding chalice she was free

from her curse. A few minutes later your great grandma Ruth had passed away. Then a little bit later after they buried your great grandma Ruth. Your grandpa Charming handed your grandma Snow a special amulet that enables her to find out if her first born child is either a boy or girl. So when the amulet started to

spin. That is when your grandma Snow realized what both your great grandma Ruth

and Lancelot had done. But of course your grandpa had no clue at all about the entire situation. So when your grandma Snow asked Lancelot why he did what he did. He told her he was honoring Ruth's wish. Then Lancelot asked your grandma Snow what the sex of her first born child was going to be. Her answer to

Lancelot was. She was having a beautiful baby girl. Goodnight Orhan. Sleep well little one. Mama loves you.

Bala Swan: Goodnight little Orhan. Sleep well little one. Mommy loves you.

Lauren Swan: Goodnight little Bayezid. Sleep well little one. Mommy loves you.

Bala Swan: Goodnight little Bayezid. Sleep well little one. Mommy loves you.

Location: The sounds of both Lauren and Bala walking out of little Orhan and Bayezid's nursery and heading towards their bedroom to get ready for bed

Bala Swan: So how did it go with your bounty case tonight? Did you manage to catch your suspect?

Lauren Swan: It went fine. I manage to catch the suspect. But to be honest with you Bala. I actually had a little bit of help this time around.

Bala Swan: What do you mean by that Lauren? Who helped you?

Lauren Swan: You wouldn't believe me if I told you.

Bala Swan: Try me.

Lauren Swan: It turns out that my father did not end up cursed like everyone else from the enchanted forrest.

Bala Swan: Wait what?

Lauren Swan: That's what I thought and said as well.

Bala Swan: How did he manage to escape the curse?

Lauren Swan: To be totally honest with you Bala. I have no idea how my father escaped the dark curse. No idea at all. I guess I'll find

out how he escaped the dark curse. When I meet him at the park tomorrow morning.

Bala Swan: Tomorrow? What's happening tomorrow morning?

Lauren Swan: I told my dad that I would meet him at our local park tomorrow morning. So that we can talk about everything and to also

answer each other's questions. That we have for each other as well. Also its neutral territory as well.

Bala Swan: That sounds like a good idea.

Lauren Swan: Bala may I ask a favor from you?

Bala Swan: Of course you can Lauren. You can ask me anything.

Lauren Swan: Would you be willing to come with me tomorrow. For some moral support and to also be able to meet my dad as well.

Bala Swan: Of course. I don't mind going with you at all. After all he is technically my father in law through marriage. Through marriage with our husband of course.

Lauren Swan: Agree. Also, we should tell our husband Mehmed and our other sister wife Gulbahar about the meeting tomorrow as well. He has every right to meet my father as well.

Bala Swan: I agree. We'll tell them both about the meeting tomorrow morning. When they come home from their bounty hunting case.

Lauren Swan: Agree. Now come to think of it. We should also allow him to meet both his grandsons Bayezid and Orhan as well. Might as well get everything out in the open all at once. If that's ok with you of course?

Bala Swan: That is totally fine with me Lauren. I think it's a wonderful idea for your dad to meet both Orhan and Bayezid. After all he is

Orhan's grandfather. He has every right to meet him.

Lauren Swan: Agree.

Bala Swan: So what time are we going to be meeting your father tomorrow?

Lauren Swan: We're going to meet my dad at the park at 9:30 tomorrow morning.

Bala Swan: Well then I suggest you and I get to bed. That way we get plenty of rest for tomorrow.

Lauren Swan: Sounds like a good plan to me.

Bala Swan: Let me guess your thinking about your other son aren't you?

Lauren Swan: You know me so well Bala. An to answer your question Bala. Yes I am thinking about my other son and wishing that he was here with us. Also so he can meet his grandfather with us tomorrow.

Bala Swan: I totally understand where your coming from Lauren. I wish that Henry was here with us to.

Lauren Swan: Thank you for saying that Bala. It means a lot to me thank you.

Bala Swan: Your welcome Lauren.

Location: The sounds of knocking from the front door of their apartment

Bala Swan: Who could that be at this hour?

Lauren Swan: I have no idea. Hopefully its nothing bad or anything.

Bala Swan: I hope so to Lauren. I hope so to.

Location: The sounds of knocking from the front door of their apartment again

Lauren Swan: Well we better go and see who is at the door.

Bala Swan: I agree. Let's go see who's at the front door.

Location: The sounds of both Lauren and Bala walking out of their bedroom and the sounds of them walking towards their front door and the sounds of them stopping at their front door

Location: The sounds of Lauren opening the front door and seeing a older woman and young boy on the other side of the doorway

Mrs. Anderson from Boston Social Services: Hi my name is Mrs. Anderson. I'm from Boston social services. Are you by any chance Ms. Lauren Swan?

Lauren Swan: Yes I am and its actually Mrs.

Lauren Swan. I'm actually married. The only difference is that my husband had taken my last name.

Mrs. Anderson from Boston Social Services: My apologies Mrs. Swan. That's my mistake please accept my most humble apology.

Lauren Swan: It's quite alright Mrs. Anderson. It was an honest mistake. So if you don't mind me asking what brings you here at this time of night?

Mrs. Anderson from Boston Social Services: Yes of course. Would it be alright if we take this inside. It's a private matter that concerns you Mrs. Swan.

Lauren Swan: Yes of course. Please come inside. We can talk more in the living room.

Location: The sounds of Mrs. Anderson and the young boy walking through the door way and the sounds of Lauren closing the door and then the sounds of everyone walking down the hallway into the living room and the sounds of everyone sitting down in chairs and couches in the living room

Lauren Swan: So what brings you here at this hour Mrs. Anderson?

Mrs. Anderson from Boston Social Services: Well the reason I'm here at this hour Mrs. Swan is because I've been working with a

special task for Boston social services that have been tasked with correcting illegal adoptions.

Lauren Swan: Wait are you saying

that this boy is my.

Mrs. Anderson from Boston Social Services: Yes Mrs. Swan. This is your son Henry.

Lauren Swan: How did you manage to find him? I searched every local database that I can even think of to try and find him.

Mrs. Anderson from Boston Social Services: Well actually Mrs. Swan your son contacted us.

Lauren Swan: Wait he contacted you guys?

Mrs. Anderson from Boston Social Services: That is correct Mrs. Swan. It had came to our attention that Henry's adoptive mother has been making everyone believe that he's crazy. I mean Henry. When in fact he has a strong imagination. Which in my book should be encouraged. Not criticized. Also apparently his adoptive mother has had all sorts of different men coming in and out of the house at all hours of the night. Plus leaving him at home by himself for long periods of time as well.

Lauren Swan: Oh my lord. That's horrible. Why would someone do that?

Mrs. Anderson from Boston Social Services: When it comes to a mind of a person and trying to understand that mind. Is pretty much

impossible sometimes Mrs. Swan.

Lauren Swan: If you don't mind me asking Mrs. Anderson. What's Henry's adoptive mothers name?

Henry Mills: Her name is.

Mrs. Anderson from Boston Social Services: Henry its not nice to interrupt a conversation.

Henry Mills: Sorry Mrs. Anderson.

Mrs. Anderson from Boston Social Services: It's quite alright Henry. Just don't do it again ok?

Henry Mills: Yes Mrs. Anderson.

Mrs. Anderson from Boston Social Services:

Ok. To answer your question Mrs. Swan. The name of Henry's adoptive mother is Ms. Regina Mills from Storybrooke, Maine.

Lauren Swan: Ok. So how did she react when Henry was removed from her care? I'm just curious that's all.

Mrs. Anderson from Boston Social Services: Let's just say Ms. Mills was not a happy camper when we told her. She no longer had custody of Henry. She also wasn't happy about the fact that we were returning Henry to his birth mother as well.