Once Upon a Time The Ottoman Empire Book One

Location: Harmonious Park Apartments Lauren, Bala Bahar and Mehmed Swan's Apartment December 18, 2013 at 7 am in the morning

Lauren Swan: Good morning Henry. How did you sleep? I hope the couch wasn't uncomfortable for you?

Henry Mills: I slept ok. Actually it was the best

night sleep I had ever had in quite a while. Also the couch was actually really comfortable thank you for asking.

Lauren Swan: Of course. So are you hungry Henry?

Henry Mills: Actually I am hungry and also a little bit thirsty as well. Do you by any chance have any orange juice?

Lauren Swan: I believe we do have some orange juice. Let me check the fridge real quick to make sure.

Henry Mills: Ok.

Location: The sounds of Lauren walking over to the fridge and the sounds of her opening the fridge door and then the sounds of her pulling out the half gallon of orange juice

Lauren Swan: Looks like we do have some orange juice. Do you want a half a glass or a full glass of orange juice?

Henry Mills: May I have a full glass of orange juice please?

Lauren Swan: You got it. Here you go.

Henry Mills: Thank you for my orange juice mom.

Lauren Swan: Your very welcome Henry. So is there anything in particular you would like to have for breakfast this morning?

Henry Mills: What kind of options do we have for breakfast?

Lauren Swan: Well we have the basic thing cereal. We also have eggs, waffles, pancakes, sausage and bacon. Take your pick. We got it.

Henry Mills: Can I have some pancakes please?

Lauren Swan: Of course. We can have some pancakes.

Orhan Swan: Wanh! Wanh! Wanh! Wanh!

Henry Mills: Mom is that a baby crying in the apartment?

Lauren Swan: Yes that's a baby crying Henry.

Come with me their's two beautiful little ones I want to introduce to you to.

Henry Mills: Ok.

Location: The sounds of both Henry and Lauren walking out of the kitchen and walking towards Orhan's nursery and then the sounds of Lauren opening the door to Orhan's bedroom and the sounds of them both walking into the nursery and them both walking over to Orhan's baby crib

Lauren Swan: Good morning sweet boy. Did you sleep well?

Orhan Swan: Ana. Ana. Ana. Da. Da. Da.

Lauren Swan: Oh you had really cool dreams. That's awesome Orhan. Someone needs a diaper change. But first things first. Henry, may I introduce to you to Orhan. Orhan this is your big brother Henry. Can you say hello to

Henry?

Orhan Swan: Hen! Hen! Hen! Hen! Hen! Hen!

Henry Mills: It's very nice to meet you Orhan.

Lauren Swan: An that little man who's still sleeping over there is Bayezid.

Henry Mills: Mom. How's it possible for both Orhan and Bayezid to be my little brothers? Did you adopt them?

Lauren Swan: Can you go and grab that picture frame off that dresser for me please? Then I'll explain it to you.

Henry Mills: Ok.

Location: The sounds of Henry walking over to the dresser and grabbing the picture from the dresser and then looking at the picture inside the frame with a curious look on his face

Henry Mills: Hey mom who are all these people in this picture with you?

Lauren Swan: It'll become more clear when you grab that big book off that rocking chair for me as well.

Henry Mills: Ok.

Location: The sounds of Henry

walking over to the rocking chair and the sounds of him picking up the book and

then he made a sound of shock when he realized what he just picked up

Henry Mills: Mom is this?

Lauren Swan: Yes it is son and I have a feeling you know what is. Don't you?

Henry Mills: Mom, are you saying that you know that you're from the?

Lauren Swan: From the enchanted forrest. Then yes. I do know I'm from the enchanted forrest.

Henry Mills: How long have you known that your from the enchanted forrest?

Lauren Swan: Ever since I was a little girl. To be honest I've always knew I was from the enchanted forrest. I knew that my parents are Prince Charming and Snow White. I also know about the evil queen aka Regina. Finally I know about the dark curse and that Storybrooke is where all of the people from the enchanted forrest are at. Henry you ok?

Henry Mills: Yeah I'm ok mom. I'm just happy that I don't have to go through all of the trouble of trying to make you believe in fairytales. Also about them being trapped inside Storybrooke as well. But it seems I don't have to worry about doing that now. Since you already believe.

Lauren Swan: Well my parents and the people of Storybrooke are not the only ones who have a fairytale story. So why don't you bring that picture over here and I'll explain everything to you.

Henry Mills: Ok.

Location: The sounds of Henry walking over to his mom and sitting down on the floor right next to her

Henry Mills: Hey mom I see Orhan and Bayezid in this picture. But who are these other people in this picture mom?

Lauren Swan: Well like your grandparents Henry. I to have an epic love story as well.

Henry Mills: Really?

Lauren Swan: Yes. Your mom managed to have an epic love story. Just like your grandparents did.

Henry Mills: Hey mom who's this man in the photo?

Lauren Swan: Well in this world he's known as Mehmed Swan. But back in the Enchanted forrest he's known as Mehmed Ghazi of the Ottoman Empires.

Henry Mills: Wait he's from the enchanted forrest mom?

Lauren Swan: Yes he is. He's also my husband and my true love as well.

Henry Mills: He is?

Lauren Swan: He is. We've been married for about a year and a half now.

Henry Mills: That's awesome mom. I'm really happy for you.

Lauren Swan: Thank you Henry. That means a lot coming from you.

Henry Mills: Your welcome. Hey mom?

Lauren Swan: Yes Henry? What is it?

Henry Mills: Who's the woman holding Orhan in the picture?

Lauren Swan: That Henry is Bala. Let me ask you a question. Did you ever learn anything about the Ottoman Empire in the land without magic. They talk about some men having two or more wives?

Henry Mills: I remember learning about it. But I was taken from Regina and my school. Before I had a chance to learn more about it. Why do you ask mom?

Lauren Swan: Well, the woman that is in the photo with me, Mehmed and Orhan. Is Mehmed's first wife Bala.

Henry Mills: His first wife. Oh wait. Your saying Bala is Mehmet's first wife.

Lauren Swan: That is correct Henry.

Henry Mills: Then who's that other woman in the picture mom?

Lauren Swan: That's Gulbahar. That's Mehmet's other wife and she's also Bayezids biological mother as well.

Henry Mills: Wow and you don't mind him having two other wives.

Lauren Swan: Not at all. It was because of them I was able to marry the love of my life.

Henry Mills: Really.

Lauren Swan: Yes really. The reason I say that is because Mehmet was supposed to marry a different Hatun.

Henry Mills: He was.

Lauren Swan: That's right.

Henry Mills: What happened? What made him change his mind into marrying you. Instead of this other Hatun?

Lauren Swan: Well for one thing Henry. His love for me was too strong and the other thing that helped him choose me. Was because both Bala and Gulbahar managed to convince him to follow his heart. Instead of following duty to his family's will.

Henry Mills: Wow that's incredible. I can't believe they did that for you.

Lauren Swan: I know. I'm grateful to them everyday for what they did. Also, there was another reason why they did it.

Henry Mills: And what's that mom?

Lauren Swan: They would rather have Mehmet marry me. Instead of Gulsah Hatun.

Henry Mills: Really. They would have him marry you instead of Gulsah Hatun?

Lauren Swan: That's right.

Henry Mills: Why? If you don't mind me asking.

Lauren Swan: Because they thought and agree with each other. That I would be a good wife to Mehmet. Then Gulsah Hatun.

Henry Mills: Wow that's really cool mom. I'm so happy for you.

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

Henry Mills: You're welcome mom. I'm just glad your happy. That's all I care about.

Lauren Swan: Well I have to say Henry. You are most certainly growing up into a fine young man.

Henry Mills: Thank you for saying that mom. It means a lot to me to hear that from you.

Lauren Swan: Of course. I can definitely tell

your going to grow up into a strong and intelligent man.

Henry Mills: Thank you mom. Hey mom can I ask you something?

Lauren Swan: Of course you can Henry. What do you want to ask me?

Henry Mills: Do I have to call Bala and Gulbahar mom?

Lauren Swan: Only if you want to Henry. That is totally your choice. I would never force you to do anything that you don't want to do.

Henry Mills: Thanks mom. That means a lot coming from you.

Lauren Swan: Of course, Henry.

Henry Mills: Hey mom. Can I ask you one more question.

Lauren Swan: Of course you can Henry. Like I said before you can ask me anything.

Henry Mills: Do I have to call Mehmet dad or

anything.

Lauren Swan: No, you don't Henry. Only if you don't want to.

Henry Mills: Thank you mom. That means a lot coming from you.

Lauren Swan: Of course, Henry. Of course.

Location: The sounds of Bala Swan walking into the nursery

Bala Swan: Good morning, everyone.

Lauren Swan: Good morning, Bala. Did you sleep well?

Bala Swan: I slept well thank you for asking. How did you sleep?

Lauren Swan: I slept well. Thank you for asking.

Bala Swan: Did the baby keep you up at all?

Lauren Swan: Actually, this little one actually behaved last night.

Bala Swan: Well, I'm very happy to hear that.

Lauren Swan: Thank you.

Bala Swan: You're welcome. Hello Henry. Did you sleep well last night? I hope the pull-out bed wasn't uncomfortable for you.

Henry Mills: Good morning, Bala and I did sleep well. Thank you for asking and no the bed was not uncomfortable at all.

Bala Swan: Well, I am very happy to hear that.

Bayezid Swan: Wanh! Wanh! Wanh! Wanh!Wanh!

Lauren Swan: Well, it sounds like little Bayezid finally decided to wake up for us.

Location: The sounds of Henry's stomach growling with hunger

Lauren Swan: Well, it sounds like someone is getting hungry.

Henry Mills: Maybe just a little bit. I haven't eaten much in the last couple of days.

Bala Swan: Well, we need to get that remedied quickly as possible.

Lauren Swan: I agree.

Bala Swan: Well then why don't you go and start breakfast for Henry. And I will get both Orhan and Bayezid dressed for the day.

Lauren Swan: You sure Bala? You don't mind dressing both Orhan and Bayezid?

Bala Swan: I'm totally sure. Go and take care of Henry. I got this covered.

Lauren Swan: Thank you Bala, I really appreciate it. Thank you.

Bala Swan: You're welcome. Now go and get breakfast ready please. So, we can all eat please.

Lauren Swan: You got it.

Location: The sounds of Lauren getting out of the chair

Lauren Swan: Henry, do you want to come with me and help me with breakfast? Or do you want to help Bala with dressing the boys? It's totally up to you.

Henry Mills: Actually, mom is it ok if I stay and help Bala with my two new little brothers, please?

Lauren Swan: Of course, you can Henry. That is totally fine with me. As long as Bala is ok with it.

Bala Swan: I would love the help. Thank you, Henry. I really appreciate it.

Henry Mills: You're welcome.

Bayezid Swan: Wanh! Wanh! Wanh! Wanh! Wanh!

Bala Swan: Well, that is are cue to get started before we have two little ones having a double meltdown.

Henry Mills: Agree.

Lauren Swan: Well, I will leave you guys to it, and I will get breakfast started. Sounds good?

Bala Swan: Sounds like a good plan to me.

Henry Mills: Same here mom. That sounds like a fantastic idea to me.

Lauren Swan: Ok I'll go and get breakfast started then.

Location: The sounds of Lauren walking out of both Orhan and Bayezid's nursery and making her way towards the kitchen