Once Upon a Time The Ottoman Empire Book One

Location: Harmonious Park on December 18, 2013, picnic table near the swing sets where Mehmed, Bala, Lauren, David, John Jones and Bahar are located at

David Nolan: Wow you definitely had a warm

welcome from all of your adopted siblings.

Lauren Swan: I agree with you on that one. I

can tell you this much my adoptive siblings were so overprotective of me. Sometimes it was annoying that's for sure.

David Nolan: I'm glad you had siblings to grow up with.

Lauren Swan: Thank you. I was very fortunate. That's for sure.

David Nolan: Well, I'm very happy t hear that.

Lauren Swan: Hey dad can I ask you something?

David Nolan: Of course you can Lauren. What's your question?

Lauren Swan: How did you and John meet?

David Nolan: Well, that is a very interesting time that's for sure. Don't you agree John?

John Jones: I agree with you on that one

David.

David Nolan: I wish there was a way for me

to show you that day.

Lauren Swan: I can do that.

David Nolan: Really? You can really do that?

Lauren Swan: Yes, I can. Would you like me

to do that?

David Nolan: That would be great. I want you to see it. That way you know the story about what happened back then.

Lauren Swan: Ok you ready?

David Nolan: I'm ready.

Location: The sounds of Lauren activating her magic again and also retrieving her father's memories of that day and concentrating on them

Location: The sounds of her retrieving her father's memories of that day from her father's mind

Location: The sounds of Lauren feeling her father's memories flowing through her mind

Location: Eastern side of Boston at John Jones Family Apartment on December 18, 1993, at 11:30 at night

Location: The sounds of David waking up in a strange room and the sounds of David feeling the pain from his injuries that he suffered from the hands of the evil queen.

John Jones: Look who's finally awake.

David Nolan: Where am I?

John Jones: You're currently on my couch in my apartment. Here in Boston.

David Nolan: Boston?

John Jones: Yes Boston. It's one of many cities here in the land without magic.

David Nolan: Wait did you just say land without magic?

John Jones: That's correct. I also know your not from this land. Not just by the indication of the clothing you were wearing. But also, my mother sensed your arrival and that's how I

managed to find you in that alleyway. A few blocks away from here.

David Nolan: Wait you know I'm not from this world?

John Jones: That is correct.

David Nolan: Where do you think I'm from?

John Jones: The enchanted forrest.

David Nolan: Wait did you just say the Enchanted forrest?

John Jones: That is correct.

David Nolan: How do you know about the Enchanted forrest?

John Jones: Because my grandmother was originally from the Enchanted forrest.

David Nolan: She was?

John Jones: That's right.

David Nolan: How did she get here? If you don't mind me asking.

John Jones: Well, a witch was jealous of her because of her great beauty. Also, she caught the eye of a man that the witch was deeply in love with. So, she decided to banish my grandmother to the land without magic.

David Nolan: Wow that was a harsh thing to happen to her.

John Jones: I agree with you on that one. But I remember her telling me that it was the best thing that ever happened to her. She also said she doesn't blame that witch one bit.

David Nolan: Why's that?

John Jones: Because she wouldn't have found her true love.

David Nolan: I can understand that. Especially when it comes to true love.

John Jones: Why do you say that?

David Nolan: Because I had a true love myself.

John Jones: You did?

David Nolan: Yes, I did.

John Jones: May I ask what her name was?

David Nolan: How about we find out each others' names first. Then I'll tell you, her name.

John Jones: Fair enough.

David Nolan: I'll start. David. But a lot of people back in the Enchanted forrest called me Charming.

John Jones: John Jones.

David Nolan: It's very nice to meet you, John.

John Jones: It's very nice to meet you, David.

David Nolan: By the way my wife's name was Snow White.

John Jones: I had a feeling that was her name because you said people called you Charming. If you don't mind me asking. What happened to your wife? If you don't mind me asking.

David Nolan: She was swept away by the

dark curse that the evil queen casted across are kingdoms. Which send them to a cursed town here in the land without magic.

John Jones: I'm so sorry David.

David Nolan: Thank you John. I really appreciate it.

John Jones: You're welcome. May I ask how you managed to escape the dark curse?

David Nolan: To be honest with you John. I have no idea how I escaped the dark curse.

John Jones: What's the last thing you remember David?

David Nolan: The last thing I remember is my wife giving birth to our daughter.

John Jones: Wait you have a daughter David?

David Nolan: Yes, I do. What day is it?

John Jones: It's December 18th and its 11:30 at night.

David Nolan: She was actually born a couple of hours ago.

John Jones: Wow. What was her name?

David Nolan: Lauren. Her name is Lauren.

John Jones: Lauren. That's a beautiful name.

David Nolan: Thank you. Wait did you see my daughter?

John Jones: No, I didn't David. She wasn't anywhere near you. When I found you.

David Nolan: You sure?

John Jones: I'm sure.

David Nolan: Then where could she be? She could be anywhere. All alone.

John Jones: Will find her David. You have my word.

David Nolan: Thank you John. I really appreciate it.

John Jones: You're welcome.

David Nolan: Now I just need to figure out a place to stay.

John Jones: You can stay here with me.

David Nolan: You sure?

John Jones: I'm sure.

David Nolan: Thank you John. I greatly appreciate it thank you.

John Jones: You're welcome. Why don't you get some rest, and we will talk more in the morning.

David Nolan: Sounds like a good plan to me. Thank you, John.

John Jones: You're welcome. Good night, David.

David Nolan: Good night, John.

Location: The sounds of John walking away from David and heading down the hall and the sounds of David starting to fall asleep

End of memory flashback

Location: Harmonious Park on December 18, 2013, picnic table near the swing sets where Mehmed, Bala, Lauren, David, John Jones and Bahar are located at

Lauren Swan: Wow it sounds like you had an interesting first meeting.

David Nolan: Agree.

John Jones: I agree with you on that one.

Lauren Swan: Hey Dad there's s couple other things we have to tell you.

David Nolan: What is it? Is everything ok?

Lauren Swan: Bahar can you go and grab the kids from the swing set please?

Bahar Swan: Of course. Ill be right back.

Location: The sounds of Bahar Swan getting up from her seat and the sounds of her walking over to the swing sets to get the kids

David Nolan: Wait did you just say kids?

Lauren Swan: Yes, I did.

David Nolan: How many do you guys have?

Besides the one inside your womb.

Lauren Swan: We have two toddlers and an

eight-year-old son.

David Nolan: Wait you have an eight-year-old son? Who gave birth to him if you don't mind me asking.

Lauren Swan: That would be me.

David Nolan: You Lauren?

Lauren Swan: Yes.

David Nolan: When was he born?

Lauren Swan: Exactly on month ago today.

David Nolan: So, he was born on November

18th?

Lauren Swan: Yes.

David Nolan: How long have you and Mehmed been married?

Lauren Swan: We got married a year and a half ago.

David Nolan: So, who's your sons' father?

If you don't mind me asking.

Lauren Swan: If its ok with you. Im not ready to talk about him yet. Let's just say I hope I'll never see him again.

David Nolan: Understood.

Lauren Swan: Thank you.

David Nolan: You're welcome.

John Jones: Can I ask you a question Lauren?

Lauren Swan: Of course, you can John.

John Jones: How did your adoptive family react? When they found out you were pregnant with your eight-year-old son?

Lauren Swan: They actually handled it very well.

David Nolan: Is it ok if I see your memories of that day? If that's ok with you of course?

Lauren Swan: I'm totally fine with showing my

memories of that day.

David Nolan: You sure?

Lauren Swan: I'm sure. You ready?

David Nolan: I'm ready.

Location: The sounds of Lauren activating her magic again and also retrieving her memories of that day and concentrating on them

Location: The sounds of her sending her memories to her father David's mind

Location: The sounds of David feeling Lauren's memories flowing through his mind again

Location: Memory Flashback Seljuk Empire Isfahan Palace on March 18th, 2005, outside of Lauren Sultan's Bed Chambers

Location: The sounds of Sultan Malik-Shah walking around the room like a nervous wreck

Sultan Malik-Shah: What's taking those healers so long?

Zubeyde Hatun: I'm sure she's going to be just fine Malik-Shah.

Sultan Malik-Shah: It's not to often you call me by my name.

Zubeyde Hatun: My apologies my Sultan.

Sultan Malik-Shah: It's quite alright my Hatun. It happens.

Location: The sounds of the doors opening and the sounds of Basulu Hatun, Muhammed Tapar, Ahmed Sencer and Mah Melek Hatun walking into the room and the doors closing right behind them as well

Ahmed Sencer: How is she baba?

Sultan Malik-Shah: We don't know yet. The healer is still in with her.

Zubeyde Hatun: I'm sure we'll be told something very soon.

Muhammed Tapar: I hope so.

Mah Melek Hatun: Me too.

Location: The sounds of Lauren's doors to her bed chambers opening up and the sounds of the healer Hatun and Akinay Hatun walking into the room and the doors closing behind them

Sultan Malik-Shah: How is she Akinay Hatun?

Akinay Hatun: Shes going to be just fine my Sultan.

Basulu Hatun: What caused her to faint Akinay Hatun?

Akinay Hatun: Do you remember what happened to the sultan about a month ago?

Zubeyde Hatun: Of course, we remember it.

Sultan Malik-Shah: Wait are you saying. What I'm thinking your saying to us.

Muhammed Tapar: Wait are you saying my sister is pregnant?

Akinay Hatun: That is correct my prince.

Ahmed Sencer: I'm going to kill him. When I get my hands on him.

Muhammed Tapar: Not if I get my hands on him first.

Sultan Malik-Shah: Easy my sons. We will make him pay for what he did to your sister.

You have my word on that. But right now, we need to make sure your sister is ok with everything. Understood?

Muhammed Tapar: Yes father.

Ahmed Sencer: Understood father.

Mah Melek Hatun: Yes father.

Basulu Hatun: Is she conscious right now?

Akinay Hatun: Yes, she is Basulu Hatun.

Sultan Malik-Shah: Lets go in and see her. Show her that we are there for her no matter what.

Zubeyde Hatun: Agree.

Basulu Hatun: I agree my Sultan.

Muhammed Tapar: Agree father.

Ahmed Sencer: I agree father.

Mah Melek Hatun: I agree with you as well father.

Location: The sounds of Sultan Malik-Shah, Zubeyde Hatun, Basulu Hatun, Muhammed Tapar, Ahmed Sencer and Mah Melek Hatun walking towards the doors

Location: The sounds of Sultan Malik-Shah knocking on the doors and the sounds of the doors opening up a minute later

Location: The sounds of Sultan Malik-Shah, Zubeyde Hatun, Basulu Hatun, Muhammed Tapar, Ahmed Sencer and Mah Melek Hatun walking through the doors and the sounds of the doors closing right behind them

Zubeyde Hatun: How are you feeling sweetie?

Lauren Sultan: I'm doing ok. Just a little tired that's all.

Basulu Hatun: I can understand that part. Pregnancy can do that to a woman.

Lauren Sultan: Are you guys mad at me?

Sultan Malik-Shah: Why would we be mad at you my little flower?

Lauren Sultan: That I'm pregnant out of wedlock.

Muhammed Tapar: Sis what happened to you wasn't your fault.

Ahmed Sencer: Tapar is right sis. This isn't your fault one bit.

Sultan Malik-Shah: Their right sweetie. What happened to you wasn't your fault.

Lauren Sultan: Thank you for saying that. I really appreciate it.

Sultan Malik-Shah: Your welcome sweetie.

Lauren Sultan: Can I ask you guys a question involving the baby?

Basulu Hatun: Of course you can sweetie.

Zubeyde Hatun: You can ask us anything.

Lauren Sultan: Am I going to be allowed to keep my baby and raise it as my own? Even though I'm not married.

Sultan Malik-Shah: Of course, you can sweetheart.

Zubeyde Hatun: We would never take your baby away from you.

Basulu Hatun: Agree.

Muhammed Tapar: That baby is going to be spoiled rotten.

Ahmed Sencer: I can't wait to teach it how to sword fight.

Mah Melek Hatun: I can't wait to teach the little one how to read.

Zubeyde Hatun: Agree.

Basulu Hatun: I agree with you guys. That baby is definitely going to be spoiled.

Sultan Malik-Shah: Agree. That little one is going to be spoiled like crazy by this family.

Lauren Sultan: Thank you. All of you for saying that I greatly appreciate it. I have no doubt this baby is going to be totally loved no matter what.

Sultan Malik-Shah: Agree.

Zubeyde Hatun: I agree my sweet girl.

Basulu Hatun: Agree.

Muhammed Tapar: Your right about that.

Ahmed Sencer: Agree.

Mah Melek Hatun: Agree.

Lauren Sultan: Can I ask you guys another question? If that's ok.

Basulu Hatun: Of course you can.

Sultan Malik-Shah: What's your question my beautiful flower?

Lauren Sultan: Will I still be able to get married? Even though I gave birth to a child outside of wedlock.

Sultan Malik-Shah: Of course you will my beautiful flower.

Zubeyde Hatun: Your father is right Lauren. You will get married to a wonderful husband.

Basulu Hatun: I agree.

Muhammed Tapar: Same here.

Ahmed Sencer: I agree.

Mah Melek Hatun: Agree.

Ahmed Sencer: I know this much.

Lauren Sultan: An what's that big brother?

Ahmed Sencer: I have a good feeling that your husband is going to love you with all of his heart. That much I do know for certain.

Muhammed Tapar: I agree.

Mah Melek Hatun: Agree.

Zubeyde Hatun: I agree with your brother on that one.

Basulu Hatun: Agree.

Sultan Malik-Shah: I agree with everyone here. You're going to be so loved my sweet girl. That I have no doubt.

Lauren Sultan: Thank you so much for saying that. I really appreciate it.

Sultan Malik-Shah: You're welcome.

Mah Melek Hatun: Shall we talk baby room?

Zubeyde Hatun: Yes.

Basulu Hatun: Yes.

Ahmed Sencer: Sure.

Muhammed Tapar: I'm in.

Sultan Malik-Shah: Sounds good to me.

Lauren Sultan: Ok I'm in.

End of memory flashback