she is not a saint, but to be honest with you my moral and ethical compass works a little bit differently, when I watch a fantasy tv show. And in this fantasy world I want to believe that people deserve a second chance.

ok, seriously, this made me laugh so hard. LOL.

yeah, deep down inside I really like this stupid, little show. And now we have to wait 3 months! C'mon!

Can I just say that the music in those final 15 minutes was really beautiful. The whole thing was really heartbreaking. I didn't cry of course, but the last time I felt something…anything…was during "The Miller's Daughter" ep, when Cora died in Regina's arms. *sad face*

I give this episode a B+ .Really loved the final 15 minutes, especially the scene where Regina gives Emma a "happy memories". Damn, that was really moving!

I'm really don't know what to think. Few days ago I saw some spoiler-y photos and I have no idea what the hell is going on…

I've noticed that too! Carlyle (and even Parrilla in some scenes) has this look - "I can't believe it I'm saying those lines. Please, kill off my character!."

true, she noticed the book first, but she was also surprised that Henry "chose" Regina. And I need to ask: Why? After Regina's work in Neverland, after this traumatic experience, Emma was still surprised that this kid would like to go home with his mother?

well, it's that kind of show. Occasionally good, but most of the time mediocre. The potential is there, but they are already in season 3, and at this point I really don't think these writers are able to provide a better storytelling.

Blue Fairy, nooooooooo. I'm sorry I was suspicious of you…Please come back!
Damn it, that actress who played her is actually really good. Hopefully, she will
soon find a job on a better show.

right, but who "wrote" that book? August? I just have a feeling that Blue Fairy is the real boss here.

yeah, you are probably right. The damage was done, even though some people (Neal and MM) later told Emma that her "truth detector" sucks. As for Henry? Imo, he was simply obsessed with the fact that his mother was The Evil Queen.

I'm also surprised when people say Regina was cold and bitchy mother. I remember Henry in season 1 and that kid was insufferable! I'm not saying she was a perfect mother, but when Emma came to her house she felt, understandably, threatened. I've always thought she genuinely loved her son. Even in season 1.

ok, found the interview: http://www.youtube.com/watc…

Gold didn't remember who he was until Emma came to Storybrooke. I think even Adam Horowitz confirmed this on multiple occasions. But then again, these writers change their magic rules all the time, so who knows…

why, why, why did you do it :(
no spoilers!

Good episode. My favorite scene? When Regina was preparing the potion to forget her "worries". She was in a tomb, with a child!!! It was so creepy, sad and scary but also so weirdly touching. Fantastic scene.

I knew it. With each new episode this whole love triangle gets more and more pathetic.

I like this idea, but I also agree with bumblbee, Emma is still a little bit lost in this new family drama. She is an orphan, so what Snow said was pretty brutal.

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