I know it's not the foam chapter you all were hoping for, but here's a bit of info about Emma's life outside the SwanQueen story. I love you guys and this is absolutely amazing how you respond, I've never had this since this is the first longer fic I am trying to write. Hit me up with requests and comments in private messages as I have the story worked out in my head, but I could also give in to some of your requests along the story! Happy read! *Next chapter is foam making, I promise*

Granny's still stands in the same place where it stood when I left this town. I was young, maybe 5 years old, when my parents decided that they wanted to move to a bigger city, but my heart always stayed in this place. That is one of the many reasons I decided to come back here after high school. But I did have one more reason to come back here.

"Emma Fucking Swan!" I don't even get two steps over the door of Granny's before I am pulled into the warmest hug.

"Ruby Freakin' Lucas!" I hug back because, this girl right here, she's been my best friend since I can remember.

"You little shit! What are you doing here? How long are you staying?" She's pulling away just enough to see my face, but keeping her hands on my shoulders.

"I started working here. Today. So I hope for a very long time." My cheeks hurt from smiling so wide. "I missed you so damn much!" And I'm pulling her into another hug because, hell, I love this girl and I haven't seen her in three months.

"Jesus! I can't believe this! Why didn't you tell me?" Once again, she's the one to pull away and even though I can tell she wants to be angry with me for not letting her know I would come, I can see that she can barely not smile at the fact that we're finally back together.

"Well, I wasn't sure I was gonna come until a couple days ago. When I was told to come for this job, I thought it would be good to surprise you!"

"You could have told me sooner! I'm sure Granny would be more than happy to have you working here, though!" She's wrapping her hand around mine and pulling me towards the counter. Her steps are longer than mine and she's wearing long boots, tight pants that make her killer ass even better and a tight, black shirt. Some things never change. She was always the hot one, and I was the weird one. Once she practically pushes me into the high chair, I'm able to speak again.

"Yeah, but I didn't want to be a burden. I wanted to start my own life here, not to rely on anyone. You know how Mary Margaret has always been, giving me everything on a silver platter. I wanted something of my own." I'm smiling slightly, thinking of my parents who I'll miss as hell here. "But yeah, there's more news. She's pregnant three months."

"Really?" Shock is written all over Ruby's place and I can't help but laugh loudly.

"What, Rubes?"

"Well... You're gonna have a little sister or a brother who's gonna be 18 years younger! But it's cool, you're going to be a good big sister. Teach them how to get into cars and closed libraries as we did. And I can be their aunt Ruby! I'm so happy for you!" And the third hug comes my way, before I hear a well known voice yelling.

"Ruby! You have customers waiting!" The voice is followed by a short, gray haired woman coming behind the counter. "Emma!"

"Granny!" I say, a little bit louder than intended, while getting off the chair and walking around the counter to give a hug to the woman who's always been like a grandmother to me. Always feeding me and making sure I was safe.

"Hey, kiddo. We missed you around here." She says as she gives me possibly the strongest hug of my life. Wow, this woman is insanely strong for someone so small. "Look at you, all grown up!" For a moment there, I appreciate the moment as she stares into my eyes, both her hands on my cheeks, looking at me as if I was her own child. But then comes the affectionate, light slap on my cheek twice, as she moves away and smiles lightly. "Have a seat, let's get you something to eat."

"I'm sorry if I'm interrupting a reunion or something of sorts, but I need to get going and I would like my usual." The voice makes me turn around abruptly, as if I am caught doing something I shouldn't. I feel my cheeks burning and I can say for sure that they've turned at least a light pink. "Miss Swan."

"Reg- Miss Mills. I didn't think I'd see you here." She's having a seat at the chair I was at just a couple moments ago, crossing her legs and revealing a bit of skin just above her knees. Sheesh, for sure, the Death of me.

"Well, even though this is my competition, my dear, I do have respect for the best lasagna in town. We don't have such a thing on the menu, and I have a family lunch coming up that I didn't have time to cook for, if you must know." Her eyes are piercing through mine and I really don't know what to say next. Thankfully, she makes it easier for me. "You seem to know some people from around here. How come?"

"Well, my best friend Ruby works here. I moved when I was little, but I kept coming here for winter and summer breaks and she came to visit me sometimes as well, so we stayed in touch. Thought it would be nice to say hello." I play with the edge of my shirt awkwardly as I finish. I am not like this. Usually I am the person everyone tells to shut up because I never stop speaking, but, for some reason, I can't find any words now.

"So I may know your parents then." Bless this woman for not being as awkward as I am! Though she would be awkward as well if she was crushing as hard as I am at the person in front of me.

"Yeah. Mary Margaret and David Nolan." I say proudly. My face is beaming, but drops when I see Regina frown.

"The teacher and the sheriff?" She shifts in her seat and looks less invested in the conversation immediately. Did they get in a fight or something?

"Yeah. So you know them."

"I do." I am dying to know what happened between the three, but I'm out of luck as Granny is out with the paper box for Regina and it seems that the conversation is over. "Swan, though, not Nolan. Why?"

The question hits me hard and though I've made peace with the fact that I'm adopted, somehow it feels like a personal matter that I should not share with just anyone. Not that Regina's anyone. But Swan has always been a wall for me, using the name so if I ever got hurt, it should be a reminder that it was to be expected. Nolan's have always been nothing but perfect to me, but ever since I found out I was adopted, I couldn't shake of the fear of being abandoned, not being good enough. So Swan it was. A defense mechanism.

Not knowing what to say, I just shrug my shoulders. "Long story."

I can feel her stare upon me, but I'm not looking at her anymore. She must know what that name means and I don't want to see pity or anything of sorts. I've had too many people try to assure me all's gonna be alright and I don't have to worry anymore or simply tell me I am good on my own, though I'm not sure how they thought those words would help.

"Another time, then. See you tomorrow at work." And with that she's gone, now familiar clicking of heals fading away with her figure.

"You're working for the Evil Queen?" I jump a bit at Ruby's voice that came out of nowhere and cross my hands against my chest.

"Why do you call that?"

"She's the biggest bitch in this town, that's why." By the look on her face, there was a lot more to tell about this woman.

"And…?" I encourage her to continue.

It works, because Ruby's head is now inches away from mine and she starts talking so low I have a feeling this is a secret that could kill me. "Allegedly, she comes from an old royal family. Her boyfriend, Robin, he's this insanely rich thief who got all his money from stealing watches and jewelry, but was never caught. They opened this place together because he needed a cover, a place from "where his money came", but she took the restaurant seriously and now it's the second best in town, after Granny's, of course. Your work there is gonna be a living hell, so when you decide to ditch the Evil Queen, you can come here and we'll work something out, babe. But trust me, you're not gonna last long with her."

It is a lot. But it also explains a lot. Regina is royalty and her composure and the way she dresses and speaks and walks make a lot of sense now. But Robin? Really? He just seems like a nice, handsome guy who beat me to Regina. So yeah, now I have two reasons to not like him – Regina and thievery.

"Damn, Rubes, how do you know all this?"

"People talk, Emma. And I work with people for stories and tips. Talking about tips, I gotta go to that table." She winks at me and is gone in a second, leaving me to process all the new information she just threw at me.

"This one is on the house." A plate is set in front of me and it smells delicious.

"Thank you, Granny." I realize I've had nothing but coffee since this morning the moment the fork is in my hands and I dig into the lasagna that I can just assume is the same as my Queen just took minutes ago.