Honestly, would we have it any other way at this point?
Once upon a time, Henry Mills was not such a blessed beau as he is now.
Meanwhile, Rumple muttered a promise to the contrary.
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Lucy and Ella are gone, and Rumples there to antagonize Henry instead.
They wont give up the dagger, as Rumple wishes, because they dont negotiate with villains.
Instead, theyll fight magic with magic by returning to the wish realm.
Captain Hook has an idea up his sleeve, so to speak.
They go through the portal and find themselves separated.
Theyre willing to take their chances.
Thats when he summons Ariel to ask her for some spare squid ink.
Henry and Regina ignore Pans warnings and proceed to search the place for Ella and Lucy.
Luckily she hasnt eaten or skinned the ladies; instead, theyre down in the dungeon awaiting rescue.
Gold has another plan, though.
Indeed, Henry grows frustrated with homework and sees a quill, which reminds him ofhisplace in this world.
Hes the storybook writer.
Upon touching him and reviewing his memories, the old man agrees and gives the pen to Henry.
The timelines alone would make ones head spin.
Only a true author could weave such a tale.
With that, Rumples status as an eternal figure is no longer threatened by Golds do-gooder virtuosity of late.
Shes been spared here, he reveals, because its one of wish realm Henrys requests.
