None other than Hook.
If Emma doesnt give him what he wants, her whole family (including Regina) will die.
But Emma is actually quite cunning.
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Except…thats obviously not what happened.
Regina appeals to her about the darkness.
And, well, sorry, guys.
She admits she wants a future with him, but shes also afraid.
According to Rumple, he recognizes Emmas behavior as regret.
So how does Hook go about finding her and getting that answer?
Rumple says he has to give her a reason.
He asks again what happened in Camelot and tells her that he loves her, no matter what.
He can take it!
This was our future together, she says desperately before she kisses him…and drugs him.
Man, I cant decide whether Emma is the best or worst girlfriend ever.
Back in Camelot, Vision!Rumple visits a confused Emma and tells her not to remake the dagger.
Henry shows up and interrupts their conversation, and Emma admits she doesnt want to give up the darkness.
Well, Henry can help because theres an operation for that Operation Light Swan, that is.
(Get it?)
Meanwhile, in present day, Zelena is currently winning a contest for fastest accelerated pregnancy ever.
(And, I mean, I watch a lot of TV, guys.
This was really the fastest.)
And hello, Dr. Whale!
Welcome back to the show!
Theres absolutely nothing wrong with this plan except that its really inherently evil…right?
(What is it with random evil leaders proclaiming their terribleness?)
Finally, a chance to get some answers!
There are TWO names on that sword.
How very Romeo and Juliet.
And if Merida doesnt find and return that helm?
Well, the entire kingdom will be turned into bears.
Two years earlier finds Meridas father gifting her with a bow to use in battle.
This soldier isnt a man, though: Its Mulan.
And dont worry, Merida shell make a man out of you.
Shes discouraged and ready to return home and give up her crown to another clan.
Is really Ruby (Meghan Ory).
How did Ruby end up back in the Enchanted Forest, you ask?
She grew a magic bean and planned to use it to return to the Enchanted Forest.
Only, when she got here, she couldnt find many of her people, either.
So she went to the witch for help, who turned into her a guard wolf.
What are friends for?
(Sidenote:Everyone in Storybrooke knows Mulan!
I love that Mulan gets around.)
Man, how shadyisthis guy?
So much for being a legend.
Except, maybe not, because the witch interrupts them again.
(Damn that Aurora!)
Again, what are friends for?
I swear, if Arthur survives this season, itll be a miracle.
Stray Odds & Ends:
Thoughts?Feelings?
Anything these two hoursdidntcover?
The floor is yours,Oncers.
