Nicholas Zimmer

"Ready to go, Ava?"

- Nicholas to Ava

Nicholas Zimmer is a minor character on Once Upon a Time. He makes his début in the nineth episode of the first season. Nicholas is portrayed by guest star Quinn Lord, and is the Storybrooke counterpart of Hansel.

Season One
At the start of True North, Nicholas and Ava attempt to steal food by putting it into Henry Mills' backpack. Sheriff Emma Swan takes the children to what they claim is their house. However, as Emma starts to go in, Ava says that her parents would be too embarrassed if she comes in. Emma tells them that she can tell when someone is lying and Ava sticks by her story.

Seemingly satisfied, Emma watches them go to the doorstep and then drives away. Once she's gone, the children run from the house and take the back alleys to an abandoned house. They hear someone moving upstairs and go up, and find Emma waiting for them. She asks where their parents are and Ava admits that they don't have any. Emma then goes onto look for their parents.

She goes to Mr. Gold who gives her information on their father. Michael Tillman a local mechanic is shown to be the father. The father wants nothing to do with his kids. Ava and Nicholas are supposed to be taken to Boston. As they leave Emma's car breaks down and calls Tillman.

Ava notices that her compass needle is moving. Tillman arrives in his tow truck and realizes that the children are his. He thinks for a moment and then agrees with Emma, and then goes to his children.