Warning: This story contains major spoilers from the season finale ofOnce Upon a Time.

Read at your own risk.

Snow White and Prince Charming got their happy ending after all.

DuringOnce Upon a Times season finale, the future looked grim for everyone.

Even though the heroes are missing in action when an adult Henrys (Andrew J.

In an email interview, Goodwin exclusively tells EW about the impetus behind her and real-life husband Dallas exit.

GinnyWhat a wonderful notion, Ginny.

You have EXTRAORDINARY ideas!

And have I told you lately that youre ALWAYS right?

Actually, its not an end.

Its merely time forONCEto focus on something new becauseONCEdoes new extremely well.

That pilot was so refreshing and inventive and not-done, which could have been a recipe for disaster.

But I took the plunge and was rewarded immeasurably.

Do you have any regrets?

Anything you wish you had done differently?

And, I mean, look at my life!

It doesnt get better than that.

And in trueONCEfashion, the narrative was twisty-turny, which was invigorating and fun.

And after that many episodes, fun is an exception to the general rule.

Whats next for you?Im performing in the playConstellationsat the Geffen Playhouse in Los Angeles.

Im completely infatuated with the writing.

What would you like to say to the fans who have followed you on this journey?Thank you.

Once Upon a Timeis expected to return to ABC this fall.