Fic: Time Enough for Love, Chapter One (1/?)

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Title: Time Enough for Love
Summary: Neverland's unofficial motto: what's the point of faith if it's never tested? A near drowning and a mysterious illness will push a family's faith and hope to the limit.
Spoilers: Set post-2x22, "And Straight On 'Til Morning."
Rating/Warning: T, for language, mostly. Here be danger and angst and the obligatory Charming Family moments.
Disclaimer: Once Upon a Time and its characters were created by Eddie Kitsis and Adam Horowitz and are owned by ABC. I'm just playing in someone else's sandbox.
Author's Note: You may not believe it, but I swear to you that I had the idea for this little adventure-in-Neverland piece long before the premiere promo pics came out. Shoutout to crowned tiger at ff.net, who can not only corroborate my story but also pretty much dragged the entire plot outline for this out of me on the promise of virtual cookie dough. ;) Feedback makes my little day. Enjoy!

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“As much as it pains me to admit it, Hook’s right,” David said, approaching Emma carefully as if afraid of spooking her and sending her running off into the trees. “I know that the only thing on your mind is getting Henry back. We will find him, Emma, and that little boy will be devastated if you’re hurt or worse when we do.”