Here's the updated list of characters and their connection to avoid confusion.

* Caroline Liddell (age 18) is daughter of Cyrus and Alice of OUATIW. She is same girl at end of OUATIW series.

* Neal Nolan (age 19) is son of David and Snow. He remains same.

* Anastasia & Will Scarlet are married and moved to Storybrooke, so basically, Will never left SB as said in S4. They have two children, Mia (age 9) & Lucien (age 6).

* Regina Mills is married to Eugene "Flynn" Fitzherbert and had three children; Oliver (age 4), Adelaide & Gabriella (both age 2). (Her infertility had been cured) In addition of Henry Mills, she also had a daughter, Felicia (age 9) who is made from magic. The relationship of her and between Robin H00d never existed.

* Zelena Mills is married to Phillip Mountbatten and had one daughter, Maëlle (age 7) "May" (as a replacement of Daughter Robin) and a stepson, Phillip, (Who is Neal's friend) Her relationship with as H00d never existed.

* Snowing relationship remains same that left off of S4, in addition of, they never attempted to remove Darkness out Emma because it was ridiculous storyline. The only thing that I kept from S6 was that they lived at their farm.

* Ruby returned to Storybrooke and has a daughter, Isla (age 2)

* Paige (also known as Grace), daughter of Jefferson. She is dating Phillip, son of Phillip and Aurora and Zelena's stepson.

* Nicholas & Ava (only mentioned) Zimmer, the twins who appeared in S2 and friends with Neal.

* Alexandra Herman "Alex", daughter of Sean & 's ex girlfriend. They had a bad breakup.

More to come as I make progress through the storyline.

Chapter 2.

Neal

Earlier in morning before Caroline's arrival to Storybrooke.

"Good morning, Granny. Can I have a cup of coffee to go?" asked Neal Nolan upon finishing up his breakfast meal at Granny's Diner. Granny raised her eyebrows, "When did you start wanting to drink coffee?"

"It's not for me. It's for Regina. The twins had the flu."

"Nothing can ever slow Regina down. Pffffttt, I'm not giving her a coffee, instead, I'm going to make a well-balanced meal. All working mothers barely have time to eat meals which in turn, they become sicker than their own children. Especially a mayor who's a mother of five."

Neal smiled at his imagining to Regina's reaction when he brought in a breakfast instead of a cup of coffee. She will be angry for only a minute, then pleased that she got the chance to eat real food.

"G'moring Neal!" said a woman. Neal turned his head to see who was greeting him at seven in the morning. It was his sister, Emma coming in for a quick coffee before heading to sheriff office.

Neal proceeds to give a hug to her sister as he hadn't seen her in a while. Emma happily accepted his hug, "Long time no see you. How's Cassia and Jack doing?"

"They're doing well, thank you. Are you still living with mom and dad?"

"No. I moved out. I live just right around the corner."

"I hope you're not moving out to stay far away from your ex."

"Alex and I broke up a while ago, quite before I moved out our home. I just wanted to work in town, not at the farm, you know. It's not my thing. I want to change the world."

"That's great to hear. You're working for Regina, right?"

"Yes, I enjoy every minute and I'm thankful for Regina giving me an opportunity."

Emma smiled, which she gave him a light punch on his arm, "The Nolans are indeed running the city."

"Here's the mayor's food. Tell her that she owes me a day with Felicia, Ollie, Addie and Rielly. This poor woman is silently begging for a date night with her husband." said Granny as she handed him a bag for Regina.

"Be careful with wishing a date night. They couldn't keep their hands off on each other when they first got married," commented Emma since she was old enough to remember the grand wedding of Regina and Flynn. Regina ended up having Oliver just a mere year later with the twins following shortly afterward.

"This explains everything now with three children on their own and the twins are two years old now. Looks like I better get a chaperone for them," muttered Granny. Her comment made Neal and Emma laugh.

"Sheriff Swan, you hear me?" said Emma's walkie-talkie. Emma picked her walkie-talkie which she answered the person that she is on her way, "My duties call me. Feel free to stop by anytime you can. Give my love to Ruby and Isla. Have a great day at the office, Neal."

"Thanks, you too," replied Neal. He proceeds to check the time on his phone which he had realized that had to leave to work. He bid Granny a good day and left in the mayor office, which Regina end up being that one is late. "Morning Neal! I apologize for keeping you waiting for and the coffee had gone lukewarm. Gabriella was really sick and refused to let me leave." said Regina upon entering her office which she sighed while she took her coats off and hung on the coat hanger, "Children do drain a lot of your energy and it's only nine in the morning."

"Don't fret, that what I am here for. To help you to catch up your missed work!"

"Thanks, Neal. I don't know how I can manage without you." She turned her head to the table where the food from Granny was sitting which she pointed out, "What are those?"

"Granny refused to let you have a cup of coffee, which she said that all working mothers with sick children barely have time to sit down and she doesn't want you to get sick."

"For goodness's sake. I just want a darn caffeine that will let me get through this long day."

Neal hid his smirk from Regina as her actions are far too predictable. In a minute or two, Regina will be devoting the meal and praise Granny for her wisdom. As true his prediction, Regina was devoting the meal as soon she sat down her chair which she sent Neal to give the files to Parks and Recreation administration. When he returned to her office thirty minutes later, Regina had already eaten all the food.

"Feeling a little bit more energized now?" Regina looked up from the desk as she was reading one of the many reports.

"Yes. I guess I owe to Granny. I'll stop by afternoon to thank her."

"Oh, I forgot to mention earlier. Granny informed me that the way to repay her is going out a date night and leave the children to her."

It made Regina chuckle in happiness that she hadn't gone on a date with her husband in awhile so she is looking forward to planning the date night. Neal could not help but smile to see Regina being excited about having a babysitter.

"All right, Neal. I have a pile of reports that need to be copied. Can you please come to the meeting at 11 in Chamber 3. When the meeting is adjourned, feel free to go home. I don't need you this afternoon as it is a slow day."

Neal secretly cheered for an afternoon off as he hoped to surprise Emma at the sheriff station with the lunch as he really missed hanging out with her. He quickly thanked her before picking up the file to be copied.

As true to Regina's word, after the meeting ended, Neal was given an afternoon off which he darted out the mayor building in the excitement that he is going to spend his afternoon with Emma. He made his trip to sheriff office, located just next door to the hardware store. Emma was in her office with her office assistant, Will Scarlet which they were discussing the last night's soccer game that Will played to raise charity. Emma saw Neal entering the office, which she smiled, then waved to him to give him the permission to enter.

"What brings you to Sheriff Office, Kid?"

"Nothing serious. Regina let me out early since there aren't too many duties to take care today."

"And you chose to spend the free afternoon with your big sister," Emma soon began to smile and rubbed his hair, "I'm very impressed."

"Awe, Em. I missed you so much. I feel like you're the only person that understands my pretty normal life."

Before Emma could reply to Neal, Will had excused to interrupt the conversation. "I'm going to Granny's to grab some lunch. You want anything?"

"Grilled Cheese and milkshake, please." Will quickly wrote down Emma's request on his notepad, then shifted to ask Neal if he wanted anything.

"No, Thank you. I had eaten already."

"All right. I'm heading out now. I'll be back in half of an hour or so."

They watched Will gathering his stuff and leaving the building.

"Ok, so. If I remember earlier, you have a troubled relationship with Mom and Dad. May I ask you what happened to cause a strained relationship?"

Neal proceeds to fidget with his hands as he did not want the best relationship with her sister to change.

"Hey, it's ok. You can trust me." comforted Emma.

Neal took a deep breath to calm his nervousness, "Well... You know that you are kind of their favorite child. They follow you almost everywhere where you went and left me with Belle when you went to the Underworld when I was only a baby. And one day I got mad at them because they won't let me work for Regina as they wanted me to go to college. Cry out of loud, I'm nineteen years old. I should be allowed to make my own decisions. I want to work in politics, not wasting my time learning how to fight with a damn sword."

Emma nodded in understanding how he felt. Emma did not have a happy childhood while growing up so Neal's struggle is easily understandable.

"So, that's why you moved out from the farm into the old apartment so you could gain some independence?"

Neal nodded which Emma smiled. Even though they hadn't had threats from the villain in years, it wasn't exactly easy to live in Storybrooke, especially for the first generation to be born outside of the Enchanted Forest. Especially for the royal child like her and her brother.

"It's funny to think that I'm jealous of you once and now you're jealous of me."

Neal raised his eyebrows, "You jealous of me? When and how?"

"Long ago when you're only a baby. You had Mom's attention and got everything that I did not receive when I was a baby, such as cuddling, rocking, and attention."

Neal immediately felt bad how Emma did not have a happy childhood while growing up, "Well. I'm happy that we got a chance to bond over. You are best big sister ever.

Emma chuckled as she rubbed his hair, "This is the primary reason why I didn't have Cassia and Jack until you're old enough. I did not want to miss out your childhood and my young adulthood."

Neal just gave Emma the biggest smile which they eventually hugged. Before they could say anything else, Emma walkie-talkie buzzed which it was Will talking to her.

"Sheriff Swan here. What's the problem?"

"Leroy got locked out from his car. He's at Granny's" said Will.

"Hurry up. I have to go somewhere in ten minutes," yelled Leroy on another side.

"I will be there in five." replied Emma which she turned to Neal then gave him a smile, "Come on, I'll buy your favorite smoothie on the way to Granny's to cheer you up."

"Don't you have to go straight to Granny's since Leroy sounds salty?"

Emma chuckled in knowing that the experience wasn't the first time, "Leroy locked out many times and he almost never places to go right away, besides just a few minutes late won't kill him."

Neal gave Emma a big smile, "No wonder why you're the best big sister!"

Emma gave him a quick affectionate hug and replied him to hurry up. After a quick trip to the smoothie place and fixing up Leroy's lockout of his car situation. Emma let out a happy delight that she is able to eat her lunch.

"So what are you doing tonight?" asked Emma to Neal while she is munching her late lunch. "I'm meeting up Phillip and his girlfriend, Paige, Nicholas and possibly Ava at The Rabbit Hole."

"Have fun. Don't do anything reckless!"

Neal laughed for a moment as he quickly promised her that they won't do anything stupid.

"Well, look that time. It's nearly four, and I need to go pick Cassia and Jack up since Hook is working late tonight," said Emma with a frown. She really enjoyed the catching up with her brother, but her children had to come first. "But please come back visit me whatever you want. I hope we'll catch up once again soon."

"I will come over whatever Regina doesn't need me," replied Neal with hope. Emma smiled as she proceeds to give him a goodbye hug, then they part for the night.

"Neal! We're here!" yelled Phillip upon seeing him coming inside The Rabbit Hole.

Neal proceeds to smile and walked toward the table where Phillip was sitting with his girlfriend, "Hey Phillip and Paige. You look lovely tonight." Paige proceeds to thank him and went to order the food.

"You will not going to believe what my sister said today. She wanted me to propose Paige! Thankfully, Zelena thinks that I'm not ready for marriage."

"Aww, I think May watched too much Fairy Tales movies and wanted to see one in real life."

Phillip winked, "Good thing she's only seven years old. She has all the time to see the wedding coming up."

"It is definitely going to be Henry. Regina said that his girlfriend and he are getting serious."

"Thank you. I'll forward this information to Maëlle. She will be thrilled."

"What would Maëlle be thrilled?" asked Paige as she returned from ordering the food.

"May wanted me to get married to you, so we're trying to avoid that happen and it just happened that Neal mentioned that Henry is getting serious with his girlfriend."

"Oh really? Who's he is dating right now?" asked Paige.

"A girl named Ella. Appeared she attended Enchanted College with him. Regina doesn't sound too thrilled at the fact that she might have to travel to another magicl realm."

"It's weird to think that there's another magic world out there." replied Paige, "But I'm sure she's lovely."

"I hadn't met her but Regina seems like her so that's fine with me."

"Hiya buddies!" yelled Nicholas. They all turned around to see Nicholas is making his entrance.

Neal gave him a fist bump as the greeting as he hadn't seen him in awhile, "Nicholas! No long time see you! Ava isn't coming?"

"Ava had to write 8 pages of paper tonight, so she can't make it. She sends you all her love. I know, dude. What had you been up to? I heard you moved out your parents' farm."

"I did. I couldn't stand them being controlling of my life so I moved out."

Nicholas signaled to the bartender for the drinks then he pats Neal's back, "Good job. This calling for a round of drinks!" The bartender gave them a glass of beer which they chugged down within seconds.

"Damn, that was nice ole cheap beer. Much needed," said Phillip to Nicholas.

"You're welcome, sir. How is your college life?" replied Nicholas. Neal proceeds to space out as the conversation between them wasn't exactly interesting enough. He was interrupted only moments later when his ex entered the building.

"Oh fuck," muttered Neal which it got Nicholas's attention.

"What is happening?" asked Phillip upon noticing the change of his mood.

"Alex just entered."

"Alexandra Herman, your ex?" asked Nicholas.

"Yes. We did not exactly have a good breakup."

"Ok. Let's go Æsop's Tables. They have better drink deals anyway." said Paige. The group left their drinks on the table and attempt to sneak past Alex. Unfortunately, Alex saw them leaving.

"Too coward to face your ex-girlfriend, eh?" snapped Alex toward to Neal.

Neal was doomed that he couldn't do anything not to cause a scene. He just looked at his friends as he was unsure what to do. His friends were frozen in place as they know better than to say anything. Alex was well known for taking their words and twist into whatever it suits her.

"Um. No. We're just heading home as we all have classes to attend in the morning." lied Neal.

Alex proceeds to move closer to Neal's face, which she stroked his cheeks, "You all have classes tomorrow? On Friday?"

"Uhhhh…" he found himself speechless, unable to think a better excuse to avoid her without any drama.

Alex scoffed, "Thought so. Always full of shit." She proceeds to clear her throat and picked up the beer that was waiting for her, "Attention everyone. I want to announce that Prince Neal Nolan is full of shit. Actually, don't date him or hang out with him because he's such of a liar and Heartbreaker."

There were mutters and shock in the audience, which Neal had no choice but stay strong, especially at the fact that he wanted to find someone better to be part of his life.

"You know, what. Alexandra Herman, you never let me make my own decision. Everything is always you and you. Never us. I'm sick of you and it is time for us to stay apart for good, you little cinder bit…"

Nicholas and Phillip proceed to hold Neal back and attempted to calm him down before making any regrets. Neal scowled while watching Alex smirking in happiness knowing that Neal snapped.

"Come on, Neal. Let's get out of here. She isn't worthy of your energy." encouraged Phillip as he grabbed his arm. Neal just scowled at Alex and walked outside to cool down, which he took deep breaths to calm down.

"I'm sorry I ruined the night out. I'll go ahead, go home as this night has been enough with my ex stirring up drama. I don't want to ruin anymore."

"Hey, it's ok. It's not your fault at all. Come on, I'll buy you a beer." said Nicholas.

The offer was very tempting, but Neal knew that he won't calm down tomorrow morning if he went with them.

"Thank you for the offer, but can I call a raincheck on this. I have to work tomorrow and I want to stay calm as possible for the mayor."

Paige understood the pain which she gave him a quick hug, "I understand. Now you go relax and forget all this. We'll drink for you."

Neal smiled as he returned her a hug. Sweet Paige, Phillip is so lucky to have her in his life. He does feel luckier at the fact that they're good friends after all. Nicholas, Philip and Neal exchanged quick goodbyes and went their own way.

Neal arrived at his place just a few minutes later, which he realized how exhausted he was. "Well, let's hope that tomorrow will end on the better note." he last thought before falling asleep.