I stepped out of my car and looked around the unfamiliar town for a head of familiar bouncy blond curls. A man walked towards me with a Dalmatian at his side. "Excuse me, Sir?" He pulled up short and gave me an anxious smile. "What can I do for you?" Very educated, this man. He had a pleasing voice and adorable glasses. He reminded me of my cousin Albert. "Would you happen to know Emma Swan? I'm an old friend of hers." The man was twisting the dog leash between his nervous fingers, and I feared the dog might soon choke. "I was unaware Emma had any friends before coming here. She is such a private person." I gave him a smile to try and soothe his nerves. What was wrong with this guy? "She doesn't have many. I think I'm the only one. Could you point me in the direction of where she lives?" He shook his head. "She's not home right now; she's probably taking her lunch break at Granny's. I'm headed there myself, if you'd like to accompany me." I smiled and thanked him. We walked in the direction of the diner and I turned to him. "I just realized that I never properly introduced myself. I'm Jenna Swan. Emma and I went to high school together." My aunt would be ashamed of me; forgetting my manners like that! The man smiled back, a genuine one this time, and shook my hand. "Archie Hopper. I'm the resident psychiatrist." I giggled a little then. It was a bad habit of mine and some people found it downright nerve wracking. Mr. Hopper seemed to be more frightened than most. "I'm sorry, sometimes I just get random thoughts in my head and they make me laugh." He gave me a forced smile and we stopped at the door to the diner. I could see Emma through the window, drinking something and talking to a boy who looked to be about twelve or so. Mr. Hopper opened the door. "Ladies first." I think he was glad to be rid of me.

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So, first chappie. I know it's short, but I wanted it to end there. I don't think all of my chapters will be so short. Anyway, I love Rumpel, and I wanted to make an OC. A little later more of her past will be revealed, so don't worry about that. Thanks for reading!

Oh, and as always, I still do not own the license to this particular show, although I may wish that I did.