Rumple's POV

I was in the hospital, looking over my Liana.... Oh my sweet Liana... that pirate is going to pay for what he's done... I then walk up to her and decided to kiss her, hoping that true love's kiss would help her remember.

I then removed myself from her, watching as she awoke. Was she going to remember? Please remember...

But then as soon as she opened her eyes, she screamed. "No, no, no, no, no," I said. "I'm sorry, I'm so sorry."

I then stepped out. And I walked down the stairs to see the charming family along with Ruby, Belle and Dr. Whale.

Dr. Whale approached me. "Gold. You fixed me. Now fix him. It will take you seconds and cost you nothing."

"No," I said, looking at Whale.

"No. Just no?"

I turned around to face him again. "I owe you nothing, Whale. I owe none of you anything. And some of you owe me. So yeah, just no. Oh and point of interest, the driver, he saw me throwing some magic. So instead of trying to get him out of here, you better be hoping he does, because if he doesn't, he's going to be driving your busses up and down Main Street. So glad I don't give a damn."

+++

I was back in the shop after having left the hospital. A million thoughts kept running through my head about Liana. Why hadn't the kiss worked? Did she not love me the same as I love her? Does she not love me at all? Or is it just because she doesn't remember her feelings for me?

I sighed as I stood behind my counter and took out her chipped cup. "My darling Liana," I whimpered.

Then all of the sudden I thought I heard something... someone. I quickly put the cup away, and I walked over to the door. I looked outside the window but no one was there. Odd. I then turned around and saw a box on the counter that was not there before. I walked up to it. "Hello, Rumple."

I gasped and turned around. It was Cora. "Well, I expected this was just a matter of time. I had hoped you were dead, but, hey, disappointments just part of life. I'm sure we can agree on that."

"Aw, the crocodile snaps at the little bird," said Cora. "And after I brought you a gift."

"Yeah, did you bring the antidote, too?" I asked.

"Oh, Rumple, it's a peace offering," she said.

"And what do you want for this peace offering?"

"My daughter," she replied. "You were so clever to get her to lay the curse so you could come here. But you don't need her anymore. Let me try to get her back, and let us live."

I smiled. "And what do I get for my troubles?"

"Your son," she said.

I furrowed my eyebrows and she glanced at the gift she brought me. I opened up the box and I couldn't believe what I saw. "You know what that is, of course," said Cora.

"It will find him. If this one truly is it." I turned around to face her again.

She chuckled. "Oh, darling, I have no reason to cheat you."

"Anymore," I said, remembering when Cora broke my heart.

"I want you to find the one person in this universe who might still love you," she said. I then looked at the gift. "After all, I'm doing the same thing."

"Do you have any spells to return memories?" I asked, not even knowing why I asked her. Why would she?

"I only know what you taught me," she sighed. "Master. So will you accept my offer of a truce?" she asked, approaching me.

I sighed and then held out my hand for her to shake. "Truce." She grabbed a hold of my hand.

"Let's seal it like we used to," she said.

I was confused at first, until she leaned in to kiss me. I pushed her off me. "No," I said.

"Excuse me?" she questioned.

"I said no," I said.

"Why not, sweetheart?" she asked, rubbing her hand on my cheek. I moved her hand off me.

"I don't need to reply to you dearie," I said.

"But don't you miss how things used to be?" she asked.

"Get out," I mumbled.

"Fine," she rolled her eyes and then disappeared.

I took in a deep breath in and placed my hands on the counter.

I had to go see Liana again. I had to make her remember me.

+++

I was in the hospital again. I had brought her chipped cup with me.

"I know you don't remember," I said. "But just indulge me, please," said Rumple. As I gave it for her told hold, I said, "Be careful with it."

"It's a— It's a cup," she stated.

"Yeah," I said. "It's damaged."

"Just look at it. Focus. It's your talisman."

"It's a cup," she said again, looking at me.

"You dropped it, in my castle," I said. "You were afraid that you had angered me."

"Okay," she said, giving me the cup. "You need to go. And take your cup."

"No, no, no, no," I shook my head. "I charmed it. If you focus it, it will work. It's magic. Please darling," I said.

"Okay! Just go away!" she yelled. "Stop talking about magic and take your cup!"

"Just look at it, please!" I cried.

Then she threw it against the wall, making it smash into pieces. My heart dropped. I looked at her. "Just go." She was shaking. My poor Liana. "Just go away."

As tears started to form in my eyes, I nodded my head. "Okay. I'm sorry."

I then walked over to the broken cup and then walked passed it. It will never be the same again.

+++

If I stay in town any longer, it's just going to drive me mad. Especially if she's not remembering me. So I decided to go to the Charming's apartment. I was hoping Emma would come with me to find my son.

I knocked on the door. I then opened the door, without an invitation. "Gold. We've all had a long night," said Emma, walking up to me.

"You remember that favor you owe me, Miss Swan?" I questioned.

"Yeah," she said.

"I'm cashing it in," said Rumple.

Charming then approached me, standing next to his daughter. "It's not a good..." started Emma.

"You do honor your agreements, don't you?" I questioned, pointing at her.

"I need to find someone, so we're leaving today. Pack a bag," I said.

"Leaving?" questioned Mary Margaret who was behind the counter.

"Where?" asked Henry.

"Wait, find someone..." said Emma. "Who?" she asked.

"My son," I replied. "And it has to be today because every minute I'm here is a minute closer to me killing hook. So it's really best for all concerned if I leave." I pointed my finger at Emma. "And you're going to come with me. Oh, and um we have a long history. So know this, and know it to be true. If any harm comes to Liana while I'm gone, I'm killing all of you." Emma hugged Henry and then I said, "I'll see you at noon."

I then left, leaving them all to my reckoning.