Emma arrived with her trashy old Bug in the driveway of her father's house. It has been a while since she visited Storybrooke, the place to which she connected so many fantastic memories - her former hometown. Everything still looked the same – she hasn't been here for at least more than 3 years after her parents' divorce, which Emma always thought was David's fault. Emma took sides for her mom and stayed with Mary - at least until she found out she was the one who called off the marriage.

Emma couldn't understand why she did it and why she always thought the yelling was because David did something wrong. 3 months back Emma overheard a conversation on the phone. She couldn't understand everything in that moment, but she knew something definitely was going on and that this divorce was amicable and for the best.

Mary was shocked when she found out that Emma wanted to visit Storybrooke. And to see David again after such a long time. It was not that Emma lived 24/7 with her – no - but not to have her around during Thanksgiving made her sad. After all the lost years Emma was really determined to spend some time with David and her sister Zelena, especially now after so many years ignoring David for no reason. She also missed her sister. They only saw each other on the rare opportunity when Zelena could drive with David to NYC when he had to attend to a business meeting.

Emma's life was busy as well. She studied fashion design at Parsons – one of the best schools for fashion in the USA – maybe the whole world. Emma was one of the lucky kids who got a full scholarship. So she only had to work to fund the expensive life in New York City. Since Mary was just a Pre-School teacher she could never afford to send Emma off to such a pricey university. Of course she could have asked David – he is still her dad and very wealthy... but it didn't feel right for Emma to beg for money back then.

David used very well the last years to make something out of himself – he was always into politics, but now he was only one step away from becoming the next mayor of Storybrooke. Not talking to her dad didn't mean that Emma didn't know what´s going on in his life. She followed his career in the media, and of course still followed the Facebook Page of Storybrooke Maine, where she also saw lots of things happening.

Emma stepped toward the front door. Back then it was always open during the daytime. It was also only one day before Thanksgiving, very late in the afternoon - she was sure Zelena and her Dad would be at home by now. With a hint of surprise, she found herself rumbled against the door - it was locked! She searched through her bag, because David never asked her to give back the key, and Emma was sure she still had it. It was kind of a habit that she never changed keys and this one was probably still on her key ring. Earlier she stopped to pick up a cup of coffee. And so with a coffee in one and her bag in the other hand she tried to find her key. It took only a few minutes and she realized it's not there. In her head, she thought about it and now she could remember how she unpacked everything unnecessary yesterday – its way more safe to leave passport, keys and credit cards at home when you go to a Thanksgiving party at Parsons. Damn it!

Emma knocked on the door, hoping somebody would hear. The doorbell was broken for at least 6 years now and Emma knew it was pointless to even try it.
No reaction and Emma kicked herself for being so stupid. Of course they aren't at home if the door is closed. Emma thought about what to do. She could go to her father's workplace and ask for his key or she could call Zelena to ask when she will be home. Emma sat on the stairs to think about her options, when she hears the door cracked open behind her. And a female voice telling her "I'm coming"

Emma jumped up – her coffee cup still in one hand her purse in the other – she was in the mood to throw some tantrums at Zelena – ask her what took so long. Just in that moment she realized that the woman in front of her was definitely not her sister. Emma's eyes must have popped out – she spilled coffee all over the stairs. Her heart started beating a crazy sound and she thought she was going to faint any minute.

In front of her stood the one and only Regina Mills. Actress. TV Bitch. And definitely the hottest woman on earth. Emma started looking around. This must be some kind of prank. Where is the candid camera? And where is the guy who jumps out of the bush and tells her she is a random guest in a prank show. Her thoughts came thick and fast. She couldn't imagine, how she – Emma Swan could be in this awkward situation right now.

Regina saw that the girl was shocked – she guessed that this means she knows who she is and her dad didn't tell her about their relationship. Regina sighs and worries because the girl's expression looked not really happy about the discovery. Well of course it was all very new - nobody knew besides Regina's best friend Kat and some of David's colleagues and of course his daughter Zelena who lived in the same house. But only four people knew that this relationship was just on paper and for the press.

Regina smiled at her "You must be Emma? Your dad told me you would arrive today and that he is so excited to see you after such a long time. He tried to make it before you arrived. But as you can see he was held up at the office again." Emma was still in shock she couldn't believe it – her most favorite actress in the world just opened the door to her own house – well the house she grew up in. She looked confused at Regina who offered her a wide smile. "Do you need some help with your bags? Are you hungry? I should make you a fresh coffee since it's kind of my fault that yours is all over the stairs now" she smirked. "From your reaction, I guess your dad didn't tell you about me? I mean not that I would expect him to do so. I just arrived earlier today here in Storybrooke. I had a night flight directly after we were done filming for this year in Vancouver."