The Enchanted Forest. Past. Maurice's Castle.

Belle, Gaston, Maurice, a steward and several others study a map of nearby regions as the Steward spoke up," Sir, there's news from the battlefield. Avonlea has fallen."

" Oh, my gods..." Maurice hopelessly mutters out as Gaston expresses out," If only he had come..."

" Well he didn't, did he?" Maurice crosses the room, heading for his throne before sitting down on it, finishing his sentence," Ogres are not men."

Gaston the questioned," Well, did you went to that magician?" Maurince shakes his head, questioning him," How could I? We have no idea where that evasive magician is."

"  We have to do something, we have to stop them." Gaston urges

At the same time, Belle crosses the room to Maurice as the king laments," They are... unstoppable."

Belle however, remain optimistic," He could be on his way right now, Papa."

Maurice however, has already lost hope," It's too late, my girl. It's just... too late."

Right at that moment, there is a banging at the door, prompting Belle to exclaim out," That's him! That has to be him."

Everyone approaches the door as Maurice questions out in disbelief," How could he get past the walls? Open it!"

Some guards open the door only to find  no one standing in the hall.

As everyone looks around, just then, they heard a voice from behind, saying," Well, that was a bit of a let down! You sent me a message, something about, ' Help! Help! We're dying. Can you save us?'"

Everyone spun around, seeing Rumplestilskin seated down on Maurice's throne.

Gaston points his sword at him as Rumplestilskin continues," Well the answer is..." He  smacks the blade away before completing his sentence," Yes, I can. Yes, I can protect your little town... for a price."

" We sent you a promise of gold." Maurice states.

Rumplestiltskin however, refuses," Ah... now, you see, um... I uh... make gold. What I want is something a bit more special. My price... is her." He says as he points to Belle, prompting Maurice to mutter out in shock," No."

Gaston stood in front of Belle protectively, growling at the creature," The young lady is engaged... to me."

Rumplestiltskin dismisses Gaston's protest, speaking," I wasn't asking if she was engaged. I'm not looking for love! I'm looking for a caretaker... for my rather large estate. It's her, or no deal."

Unable to accept his proposal, Maurice angrily demands out," Get out. Leave!"

Rumplestiltskin shrugs out in a carefree tone," As you wish."

But as he began walking towards the door, all of a sudden, Belle calls out, stopping him," No, wait!"

Rumplestiltskin stops in his tracks, turning as Belle steps towards him, volunteeringly accepting his proposal," I will go with him."

" I forbid it, Belle!" Gaston objects but only for Belle to dismiss him," No one decides my fate but me! I shall go."

Rumplestiltskin looks at her," It's forever, dearie."

" My family, my friends... they will all live?" Belle asks, as Rumplestiltskin vows," You have my word."

Belle the declares out," Then you have mine. I will go, with you, forever."

" Deal!"

Refusing to accept it, Maurice desperately begs his daughter," Belle... Belle... you cannot do this! Belle, please! You cannot go with this.. beast."

Belle sadly says to the two," Father... Gaston... it's been decided."

" You know, she's right. The deal is struck. Oh, congratulations on your little war!" Rumplestilskin declares out happily, letting them know that Belle's willingness to accept his request has ended the Ogre war.

Present. Storybrooke.

In Storybrooke, the day before Valentine's Day, Maurice, known as Moe in this world, is unloading flowers from his delivery truck service Game of Thorns.

Right at that moment, Mr. Gold appears in front of him, saying," Well this is just perfect. I've been looking for you, Mr. French." Moe promises the man," I'll have your money next week."

Mr. Gold however, isn't having it," The terms of the loan were fairly specific..."

He turns to his henchman, commanding him," Take the van."

The henchman proceeds to do so, pushing Moe away as the man begs, " Wait! No! Tomorrow's Valentine's Day! It's the biggest day of...I've got a grand in roses in the back!

Mr. Gold's henchman starts the van as the man begs,
" Stop! You've gotta let me sell them!"

" I'm gonna leave you two to continue this conversation." Mr. Gold sneers and he turns around, walking away.

Angered, Moe spat at him," Oh, this is no way to do business, Gold! You are the lowest! People aren't gonna put up with this!"

The truck drove off, leaving Moe in the street.

As Mr. Gold walks down the sidewalk, just then, he comes across Regina who comments out, " Mr. Gold. That was quite a show back there."

Mr. Gold shrugs," Well, Mr. French is just having a bad day, happens to the best of us."

Regina says," I've been meaning to talk to you about something..."

Mr. Gold refuses to entertain the Mayor," Yeah, and the moment you have something I wanna discuss, we'll have that little chat."

" No, we're gonna do this now. It'll only take a moment." Regina insists.

Mr. Gold however, refuses to listen," Is there something eating you, dear? Something you need to get out in the open? 'Cause it's gonna have to wait, please."

He walks away, leaving behind a confused-looking Regina, who is forced to obey his command due to the please enchantment.

Granny's Diner.

At Granny's Diner, David and Mary Margaret are seated at separate tables.

At his own booth, David is reading Anna Karenina by Leo Tolstoy.

Mary Margaret looks over, noticing David's book title and she exclaims out," Oh, you got the book!"

David nods," Yeah, yeah, I just started it. It's great. I can't wait to see how it ends."

As Ruby is refilling Mary Margaret's coffee, she says to her," Uh, I can push the tables together if you guys..."

Mary Margaret quickly shakes her head," Oh no, we're not together."

David also replies at the same time as Mary Margaret," No, it's..."

Before he could continue, both Emma and Zatanna enters the diner.

The pair sits at Mary Margaret's table across from her and both of them greets David," Hey, David."" Hi David."

David greets them back," Morning you two."

Emma then asks," Mary Margaret. So, how's your day going?"

" Henry's fine." That was all Mary Margaret answers which isn't really answering Emma's question.

" That's not what I asked you." Emma says as Mary Margaret gives her a knowing look," You sure?"

Mary Margaret quickly nods," Really. He's his normal self. Regina won't keep you separated forever. When people are supposed to be together, they find a way"

She looks over at David, who smiles at her.

Emma then asks with her mouth full," So, he's his normal self? He's fine... he's happy?"

Mary Margaret nods again," Yes."

The diner bell jingles as Ashley walks with her daughter Alexandra.

At that moment, Mary Margaret's response causes both Emma and Zatanna to jump," No! He misses you two! A lot! Trust me, I'm with him, like, six hours a day!"

Ashley hands Alexandra to Granny and upon hearing Mary Margaret, Ashley then interjects," Six hours? You take newborns? 'Cause I'd love six hours."

Mary Margaret looks at her, surprised," Ashley! I didn't...I didn't even recognize you!"

" Baby on the outside?" Mary Margaret laughs.

She grabs a chair to sit down at their table as Zatanna asks her," How's it going?"

Ashley explains," It's uh... I mean, baby's great. But, we really haven't had time to do the whole getting married thing, so... that's been rough and Sean's been working double shifts at the cannery."

Mary Margaret nods," Well, he has to work."

" On Valentine's Day? Yeah. He couldn't get out of it." Ashley laments.

Emma apologises, understanding how Ashley feels,
" I'm sorry, that sucks."

Ruby brings Ashley a cup of coffee and she interjects," It doesn't have to! Come out with me! Let's have a girls' night! We can all go, Mary Margaret, Emma and Zatanna too, if you promise to leave the badge at home."

Emma declines, " I'm not really in the party mood, but you guys can all go and have fun!"

" I'll pass too. Recent events have made pretty tired." Zatanna adds

As Ruby walks away, just then, Emma's phone goes off.

Emma picks it up and after a while she turns to Zatanna," Zatanna, let's go!"

Mary Margaret looks at them," What's that?"

Emma explains," It's the station. Something's up."

With that, both Emma and Zatanna gets up, exiting the diner.

Mr. Gold's house.

At Mr. Gold's house, Mr. Gold walks up his front steps to see the door is ajar. Mr. Gold draws a gun and enters, walking slowly through the house.

He turns to find Emma inside, also with a gun drawn.

" Sheriff Swan." Mr. Gold greets.

Emma then says to him," Your neighbor's saw your front door open and called it in."

Mr. Gold looks and he states," It appears I've been robbed."

Mr. Gold turns and he sees Zatanna appearing from the kitchen, shaking her head," Nothing there. The knives are still there and..."

Upon noticing him, Zatanna greets him," Mr. Gold."

" Miss Zatara." Mr. Gold nods to her.

Zatanna then says to Mr. Gold," So you got robbed huh. Is that normal?"

Mr. Gold nods and he admits as he and Emma lowers their weapon," Yeah, well, I'm a difficult man to love."

Past. Enchanted Forest. Rumplestiltskin's castle.

Rumplestiltskin and Belle cross the room to a cell as
Belle asks him," Where...where are you taking me?"

Only to which Rumplestiltskin answers," Let's call it.. your room."

" My room?" Belle asks as she stares at the dungeon.

Rumplestiltskin shrugs," Well, it sounds a lot nicer than "dungeon"."

He pushes her inside and closes the door, locking it.)

" You can't just leave me in here!" Belle screams out as she bangs on the door," Hello!? Hello?"

Later

In Rumplestitlskin's room, Belle is serving him tea as Rumplestiltskin tells the woman her duties,
" You will serve me my meals, and you will clean the Dark Castle."

" I...I understand." Belle nods.

Rumplestiltskin continues to list out her duties,
" You will dust my collection, and launder my clothing."

" Yes." Belle nods

Rumplestiltskin lists," You will fetch me fresh straw when I am spinning at the wheel."

Belle nods again," Got it."

Rumplestiltskin then adds," Oh, and you will skin the children I hunt for their pelts."

Shocked  at his words, Belle drops the tea cup and Rumplestiltskin quips," That one was a quip. Not serious."

" Right." Belle nods. she bends down and picks up the cup and she apologises," Oh... my. I'm so sorry but, uh... it's.. it's chipped."

She holds up the cup, showing Rumplestiltskin the chipped rim," You...you can hardly see it."

Rumplestiltskin however, isn't disturbed by it," Oh, it's just a cup."

Present. Storybrooke. Mr. Gold's house.

Back at Mr. Gold's house, Mr. Gold tells the two women," Sheriff Swan, Miss Zatara, you two can go now. I know exactly what was taken and who did it. I've got it from here."

Emma however, objects," No, you don't. This was a robbery, public menace, and if you don't tell me what you know, I will have to arrest you for obstruction of justice. I have a feeling you don't wanna be behind bars."

Mr. Gold agrees," Indeed, not. Alright, his name's Moe French. He sells flowers, and he recently defaulted on a loan. A short time ago, we had a little disagreement over collateral."

Emma nods," Okay. I'll go get him, check him out."

" I'm sure you will, assuming I don't find him..."
Mr. Gold chuckles," Let's just say, bad things tend to happen to bad people."

" Is that a threat?" Zatanna asked and Mr. Gold corrects her," Observation."

Both Zatanna and Emma prepares to leave and Mr. Gold wishes them well," Good luck."

Past. The Enchanted Forest. Rumplestiltskin's Castle

Inside the Rumplestiltskin's castle, Belle is on a ladder, attempting to open the curtains.

Below her, Rumplestiltskin is busy spinning at the wheel.

Belle notices it and she asks," Why do you spin so much?"

Rumplestiltskin stops spinning and Belle adds,
" Sorry, it's just...you've spun straw into more gold than you could ever spend."

Rumplestiltskin answers," I like to watch the wheel. Helps me forget."

" Forget what?" Belle asks only to receive this answer.

" I guess it worked." He laughs and Belle laughs as well.

He gets up and walks over to her, asking,
" What are you doing?"

" Opening these! It's almost spring, we should let some light in." Belle tugs at the curtains, realising they won't budge and she asks," What did you do, nail them down?"

" Yes." Rumplestiltskin answers. She tugs on the curtains again, however, that causes her to fall off the ladder.

" WHOAAA!!!" Belle screams out as Rumplestiltskin rushes forward.

The Dark One catches her in the nick of time as both are surprised by what just occurred, their gazes meet.

Belle stares at him as he awkwardly puts her back down on the ground, she quickly thanks him," Um... thank you. Thank you."

Rumplestiltskin brushes it off," It's no matter."

" I'll, uh, put the curtains back up." Belle offers but
Rumplestiltskin refuses," Uh, There's no need. I'll get used to it."

He walks back toward the spinning wheel and Belle smiles.

Present. Storybrooke. Sheriff's Office

At the sheriff department, Emma has Mr. Gold's stolen items strewn all over her desk and she says to him," You're welcome. You're right. Your man Moe ripped you off. It was all still at his place."

" And the man himself?" Mr. Gold ask and Emma answers," Closing in on him."

Mr. Gold stares at her," So, job well half-done, then."

" In less than a day, I got it all back. Is something wrong?" Emma ask and Mr. Gold told her," You've recovered nothing. There's something missing."

" We'll get it when we find him." Zatanna assures but
Mr. Gold shakes his head," Not if I find him first."

Past. The Enchanted Forest. Rumplestiltskin's castle.

Belle ask's Rumplestiltskin," Why did you want me here?"

" The place was filthy." Rumplestiltskin answer but
Belle isn't buying it," I think you were lonely. I mean, any man would be lonely."

" I'm not a man." Rumplestiltskin states.

Belle then says," So, I've had a couple of months to look around, you know. And, uh, upstairs, there's, uh, clothing, small, as if for a...a child? Was it yours or...or was there a son?"

Rumplestiltskin sadly answers," There was. There was a son. I lost him, as I did his mother."

Belle apologises to him," I'm... I'm sorry. So you... you were a man, once. An ordinary man. If I'm never going to know another person in my whole life, can't I at least know you?"

Rumplestiltskin refuses," Perhaps... perhaps you just want to learn the monster's weaknesses! Nyah, Nyah! Nuh, nuh nuh!"

Belle shakes her head, refusing to accept his answer,
" You're not a monster. You think you're uglier than you are, that's why you cover all the mirrors up, isn't it? Hmm?"

Just then, there is a banging at the door, Rumplestiltskin gets up and he walks towards it

As he opens it, he sees Gaston is standing outside, armed with a sword, declaring out," I am Sir Gaston, and you, beast, have taken..."

Without waiting for him to finish, Rumplestiltskin promptly waved his hand, using his magic to turn him into a rose.

He closes the door, holding the rose as Belle walks over to him, asking," Who was that?"

" Just an old woman selling flowers."Rumplestiltskin lies.

He extends the rose to her," Here. If you'll have it."

" Why, thank you." Belle thanks him as she accepts it.

She crosses the room, taking a pair of scissors to trims the rose.

After doing so, she put it in the vase, and sets it on the table as

Rumplestiltskin asks," You had a life, Belle. Before... this...friends... family. What made you choose to come here with me?"

Belle simply answers," Heroism. Sacrifice. You know, there aren't a lot of opportunities in this land for women to show what they can do. To see the world, to be heroes. So, when you arrived, that was my chance. I always wanted to be brave. I figured, do the brave thing, and bravery would follow."

" And is it everything you hoped?" Rumplestiltskin asks and Belle replies honestly," Well, uh... I did want to see the world. That part didn't really work out. But, uh, I did save my village."

Rumplestiltskin remembers Gaston and he asks about him," And what about your, uh... betrothed?"

Belle simply admits," It was an arranged marriage. Honestly, I never really cared much for Gaston. To me love is—love is layered. Love is a mystery to uncovered. Yeah, I could never truly give my heart to someone as superficial as he. But, um, you were going to tell me about your son."

Rumplestiltskin then instructs her," I'll tell you what... I'll make you a deal. Go to town, and fetch me some straw. When you return, I'll share my tale."

Shocked, Belle asks the Dark One," But... town? You trust me to come back?"

Rumplestiltskin sneers," Oh, no. I expect I'll never see you again."

Present. Storybrooke. The Rabbit Hole.

At the Rabbit Hole, Ashley, Mary Margaret and Ruby are seated at a bar table drinking, having their girls night out.

As Ashley and Ruby down shots, Mary Margaret coaxes Ashley," Pace yourself, Ashley."

Ashley shakes off Mary Margaret's words,
" I am! This is my first night out since I've had the baby, I am making up for lost time."

As Ashley downs another shot Ruby is staring at some guys across the bar before saying to her,
" Ooh, Ash, check out those guys."

Ashley shakes her head," Oh, honey, I'm still with Sean."

Ruby states out the technicality," You're not married, and he's not here."

" He's working." Ashley says and Ruby rolls her eyes," He's always working. Have fun moping!"

She takes her drink and walks over to the men.

Ashley then turns to Mary Margaret and she sighs out," She's right. He is always working. I thought love would be different."

" Me, too." Mary Margaret agrees sadly as she sips her drink.

The Dark Star Pharmacy.

At the Dark Star pharmacy, David picks out two Valentine's Day cards and gets on line behind Mr. Gold.

At the counter, Mr. Clark is helping the customer in front of Mr. Gold ring up some items.

The older man notices him and starts a conversation.

" Two Valentine's. Sounds like a complicated life."
" Oh, no, I-I just couldn't decide." David shakes his head.

" These are both for the same woman?" Mr. Gold ask and David answers," Well; they're both so... us."

" I see. Well, you fortunate you have someone that loves you." Mr. Gold says and David agrees," I really am."

Mr. Gold then says to him," Love. It's like a delicate flame. And once it's gone, it's gone forever. Best of luck to you."

" Thanks." As Mr. Clark sneezes, David calls out to him," Bless you."

" Thanks." Mr. Clark thanks David.

Street

On the streets, Mr. Gold is driving Moe's truck.

In the back, Moe is gagged and tied up.

The drives up to an abandoned cabin in the woods.

Mr. Gold, with a pistol, opens the back of the truck and Moe slowly climbs out, tied up.

" Walk." Mr. Gold commands the man.

The two enters the cabin. Moe turns and Mr. Gold cocks his gun, pointing it at him and he says,
" Now, you see, here's the thing...I don't normally let people get away."

He closes the door behind them.

Past. The Enchanted Forest. Road

On the road towards town to fetch straw, Belle walks there with an empty basket.

A carriage approaches and stops next to her. The Evil Queen peers out to see Belle, asking her," Did my carriage splash you?"

Belle quickly says," Oh. Oh, no, I'm...I'm fine."

The Evil Queen then says," You know, I'm tired of riding. Let me stretch my legs and walk with you for a spell."

Both the Queen and Belle walking along the road as the carriage follows them from behind. The Evil Queen notices the empty basket and she points out,
" You carry very little."

" I don't want to be slowed down." Belle states

" Mm. You're running from someone." The Evil Queen laughs out," The question is, master or lover?"

Belle's silence simply cause the Evil Queen to widen her eyes in intrigue," Oh. Master and lover."

Belle quickly changed the subject," I might take a rest. You...you go on ahead."

The Evil Queen then says," So, if I'm right, you love your employer, but you're leaving him."

Belle admits to the Evil Queen," I might love him. I mean, I could, except... something evil has taken root in him."

The Evil Queen then states," Sounds like a curse to me, and all curses can be broken. A kiss born of true love would do it."

Belle stops, causing the Queen to laugh and they continue walking," Oh, child, no. I would never suggest a young woman to kiss a man who held her captive. What kind of message is that?"

" Right." Belle quickly agrees and the Evil Queen adds," Besides, if he loves you, he would've let you go. And if he doesn't love you, well then, the kiss won't even."

Belle says," Well, he did let me go." Only for the
Evil Queen to counter," Yes, but no kiss happened."

Belle probes," And a kiss...a kiss is enough? He'd be a man again?"

The Evil Queen nod," An ordinary man. True love's kiss will break any curse."

Later

From a window inside his castle, Rumplestiltskin is frantically looking out the window for Belle.

Once he spots her returning, he rushes down the stairs, feigning busily spinning at the wheel.

Belle enters with a full basket of straw and
Rumplestiltskin says to her," Oh, you're back already. Good. Good thing. I'm, uh... I'm nearly out of straw."

"Hmm."Belle crosses to the wheel and puts down her basket, saying to him," Come on, you're happy that I'm back."

Rumplestiltskin pipes," I'm not unhappy."

" And, uh, you promised me a story." Belle reminds
Rumplestiltskin and the Dark One asks," Did I?"

" Mm-hmm." She removes the thread from his hand and sits down beside him, saying," Tell me about your son."

Rumplestiltskin hesitates and he lies," Uh... I lost him. There's nothing more to tell really."

" And since then, you've loved no one, and no one has loved you." Belle says to him sadly.

Rumplestiltskin leans toward her, questioning her suspiciously," Why did you come back?"

Belle answers him honestly," I wasn't going to. But then... something changed my mind."

Both Belle and Rumplestiltskin began kissing and
Rumplestiltskin felt something.

" Oh."

Rumplestiltskin's skin begins changing as the greenness of his skin starts to melt away. He keeps his eyes closed, unsure what is happening," What's happening?"

Realising what is happening, Belle urges Rumplestiltskin," Kiss me again, it's working."

Rumplestiltskin asked but now, his voice sounds more and more human," What is?"

" Any curse can be broken." Belle smiles.

However, Rumplestiltskin stood up abruptly in anger, screaming at Belle," Who told you that!? Who knows that!?"

Belle stammers, not knowing what is going on," I...I...I don't know. She, uh... she...she..."

" She."

He crosses the room and uncovers a mirror, speaking into it," You... evil... soul. This was you! You turned her against me! You think you can make me weak? You think you can defeat me!?"

Belle looks at him, questioning out," Who are you talking to?"

Rumplestiltskin answers angrily," The Queen! Your friend, the Queen! How did she get to you?"

Belle stares at him," The...the Queen? I don't..."

Rumplestiltskin however, is in no mood to listen,
" I knew this was a trick. I knew you could never care for me. Oh, yeah. You're working for her. Or is this all you? Is this you being the hero and killing the beast?"

" It was working..." Belle tries to explain," This means it's true love!"

" Shut the hell up!" Rumplestiltskin screams and
Belle shouts back at him," Why won't you believe me?!"

Rumplestiltskin grabs her, furiously shaking the young woman," Because no one...no one could ever, ever love me!"

He then drags Belle, throwing her into the cell.

Belle lands on the hard ground, confused, as he slams the door shut.

Present. Storybrooke. The abandoned cabin.

Back at the cabin, Moe frantically says to Mr. Golf as he puts his gun on a table," Let me explain. Okay? Let me explain."

" Oh." Mr. Gold pulls up a chair and sits," Well, that is... fascinating. Truly fascinating."

He presses the end of his cane into Moe's throat and he instructs the man," I'm gonna let you breathe in a second, and you're gonna say two sentences. The first is gonna tell me where it is. The second is gonna tell me who told you to take it. Do you understand the rules?"

" Yeah." Moe forced out in a strained voice and Mr. Gold removed his cane, " Good. Let's begin."

" I needed that van." Mod explains but Mr. Gold shakes his head," Ah, ta, ta, ta, ta. Now, you see, that is not a good first sentence."

He hits Moe with his cane, causing Moe to scream out in agony," AH!!! Gold! Listen!"

" Tell me where it is!" Mr. Gold screams as he hits him again.

" Oh! Stop!" Moe shouts as Mr. Gold demands," Tell me where it is!"

As he delivers another physical lashing to Moe, ignoring the man's cries, " Oh! Stop! It wasn't my fault!"

" My fault? What are you talking about, "my fault"? You shut her out. You had her love, and you shut her out!" Mr. Gold screams and he strikes Moe again.

" Aah!"

" She's gone. She's gone forever. She's not coming back. And it's your fault!" Mr. Gold accentuates his words with strikes and Moe shouts when he is struck," Not mine! You are her father! Yours! It's yours! It's your fault! It's your fault!"

However, right at that moment, a hand grabs Mr. Gold's cane, stopping his attack.

Mr. Gold looks, seeing Zatanna and she commands," Stop!"

Mr. Gold immediately stops as Emma rushes in as well, tending to the injured Moe.

Past. The Enchanted Forest. Rumplestiltskin Castle

Back in his castle, Rumplestiltskin destroying a cabinet with his walking stick, smashing the wooden structure and the china inside.

Rumplestiltskin then picks up tea cups and throws them against a wall.

When he picks up the chipped cup, he stops, looks at it, and sets it back down.

Present. Storybrooke. The Rabbit Hole.

Meanwhile at the Rabbit Hole, Mary Margaret returns to her seat after a brief bathroom break and she says Ashley," Girls' night's really working out for you."

Ashley sighs out," Thought it would make me feel better. But the truth is...I need a "be with my guy night". But he's never around. And I'm at home with the baby all day. I mean, what's the point of being together if we're not together?"

Mary Margaret nods," I get it. Loving someone you can't be with...it's a terrible, terrible burden."

Ashley then says?" Look, this was a bad idea. I should...I should go home."

Right at that moment, a familiar voice calls out,
" Ashley."

" Sean?" Ashley looks up, seeing

Sean standing there holding roses," Hey"

" I thought that you were working tonight." Ashley ask and Sean answers," I am. It's my break and... I had to see you."

He hands her the roses, continuing," And, ask you something."

He then gets down on one knee and pulls out a ring, proposing to her," Will you marry me?"

Ashley looks shocked as Sean says," I only have a twenty-minute break so, um, anytime now."

Ashley smiles and she exclaims," Yes!"

He puts the ring on her finger as the other people in the bar applaud.

Sean then offers," My truck's outside if you want to take a ride, before I head back to work. It's not much of a date."

" It's the best date." Ashley smiles and she and Sean shares a kiss.

Pulling away, Sean then says to her," Then your carriage awaits."

As the couple happily leaves. Mary Margaret stares at them, looking sad, prepares to leave as well.

Outside

OutsideSean and Ashley get into a truck as Mary Margaret, at a distance, watches them with longing.

Just then David walks up and he asks her," How's girls' night?"

" David?" Mary Margaret turns around, seeing him and she walks over to him, asking," What are you doing here?"

David rubs the back of his head and he confesses to her," I knew you'd be here. And I uh, I wanted to give you your Valentine's Day card."

He hands her the card as Mary Margaret asks" Check up on me?"

" Maybe a little. I didn't want you to find somebody else." David admits.

Mary Margaret opens the card and she asked," Like you?"

She then reads from it," Kathryn, I woof you."

" No. I'm so sorry. I meant..." David pulls out another card frantically," I meant...I meant this one."

Mary Margaret however, says to David sadly,
" I-I-I always thought that if two people were supposed to be together, they'd find a way. But David, if this is our way, I think we should find another one."

" Mary Margaret..." David tries to speak but Mary Margaret brushes him off," I think you should go home to Kathryn."

David however, refuses to give up," I know. You're right. But it doesn't mean I'm gonna give up. We'll find that way."

" I hope so." Mary Margaret agrees

" Happy Valentine's Day." David says, causing Mary Margaret to chuckle sadly as she says back to him," Happy Valentine's Day."

Cabin

At the abandoned cabin, Moe is being loaded into an ambulance.

At the side, Emma and Zatanna stood in front of Mr. Gold and Emma says to the old man," So I hear you managed not break anything he needs. You're lucky, Mr. Gold."

Mr. Gold remarks," You got a funny definition of lucky."

Emma retorts," You have a funny definition of justice. What did he really do?"

Mr. Gold answered," He stole."

Zatanna however is not convinced,"  That reaction was about more than taking a few trinkets. You said something about how he hurt "her", what happened to "her"? Who was that? What did he do? If someone needs help, maybe we can help."

Mr. Gold brushes her off," No. I'm sorry, Miss Zatara. I think you heard that wrong."

" You really don't wanna cooperate." Emma states and Mr. Gold says to her," Look, we're done here."

He moves to walk away only for Emma to grab his arm, stopping him," Actually... No, we're not. You're under arrest."

Emma finished her sentence and she cuffs him.

Past. The Enchanted Forest. Rumplestiltskin's Castle

Belle, with a crestfallen expression, is sitting on the cot of her cell in Rumplestiltskin's castle.

Suddenly, Rumplestiltskin enters and Belle asks," So... what are you going to do to me?"

Rumplestiltskin  gestures towards the door, beckoning her," Go."

He turns around to face away from her as Belle asks in confusion," Go?"

Rumplestiltskin says," I don't want you anymore, dearie."

Belle hesitantly gets up to straight her dress and walks past Rumplestiltskin, who stays perfectly still, as she leaves.

Promptly, she stops at the exit. Rumplestiltskin stares at the floor, his expression unreadable, when Belle turn back around to confront him face-to-face," You know, you were freeing yourself. You could have had happiness if you just believed that someone could want you." Rumplestiltskin slightly narrows his eyes at her words. as she continues," But you couldn't take the chance."

" That's a lie." Rumplestiltskin spat

Belle but inches forward as she holds his gaze, hissing," You're a coward, Rumplestiltskin. And no matter how thick you make your skin, that doesn't change."

Rumplestiltskin states," I'm not a coward, dearie. It's quite simple, really. My power... means more to me than you."

Belle doesn't believe him," No. No, it doesn't. You just don't think I can love you. Now, you've made your choice. And you're going to regret it."

Her voice trembles as she continues," Forever. And all you'll have... is an empty heart...and a chipped cup."

With tears threatening to spill, she holds eye contact with him until stalking out of the cell while Rumplestiltskin does not move from his spot. As her steps recede out of earshot, he closed his eyes.

Present. Storybrooke. The sheriff's office.

At the sheriff's office Emma is eating a sandwich at her desk and she asks Mr. Gold in a cell," Pastrami. You want half? You know, I still owe you that favor. Nice fatty pastrami. Delicious way to clear the books."

Mr. Gold turns to look at her," Well, I don't need a reminder that you owe me a favor. And when the day comes that I make my request, it'll be for more than half a sandwich."

Emma grins at his comment as footsteps approach. Regina arrives with Henry. Surprised, Emma sets down her sandwich.

Regina then says to her," Sheriff Swan? I'm letting you have thirty minutes with Henry. Take him out, buy him ice cream."

Emma looks at her suspiciously," You want me to leave you alone with a prisoner?"

Regina responds while her eyes are set on Mr. Gold," Twenty-nine and a half minutes."

Henry greets Emma," Hi Emma."

Emma greets Henry back," Hey."

Mr. Gold requests," Bring me back a cone."

" Just this once." Emma acknowledges. She grabs her coat and speaks to Henry," Come on, let's go!"

As the two head out, Mr. Gold stares at Regina," Well... You really wanted that little chat, didn't you?"

Regina approaches the cell with a smirk" Apparently, this is the only way I could do it."

Mr. Gold then beckons her to a chair,
" Please, sit."

As she does, he says," Now when two people want something the other has, a deal can always be struck. Do you have what I want?"

Regina smiles," Yes."

Mr. Gold looks at her," So... you did put him up to it, then."

" I merely suggested that... strong men take what they need." Regina admits and it dawns on Mr. Gold," Oh yeah, and you told him just what to take, didn't you?"

Regina simply says," We used to know each other so well, Mr. Gold. Has it really come down to this?"

" It seems it has, yeah. But you know what I want. What is it you want?" Mr. Gold question.

Regina demands," I want you to answer one question. And answer it simply. What's your name?"

Mr. Gold simply replies," It's Mr. Gold."

Regina gives him a stern look and she demands" Your real name."

" Every moment I've spent on this earth, that's been my name." Mr. Gold says but Regina says," But what about moments spent elsewhere?"

Mr. Gold pauses for a few beats before asking Regina," What are you asking me?"

Regina however, isn't fooled," I think you know. If you want me to return what's yours, tell me your name."

Mr. Gold pauses again, and then he began chuckling out, giving Regina his real name," Rumplestiltskin."
He stands to grip the cell bars, growling at her,
" Now give me what I want."

" Such hostility." Regina laughs out as Mr. Gold agrees," Oh yeah."

Regina then reaches into her bag and takes out the chipped cup, asking him," Over this?"

Mr. Gold reaches for the cup through the bars while she shifts the item from side to side teasingly," Such a..."

His hand latches onto the cup, to which she stops moving it, remarking out," ...sentimental little keepsake."

She loosens her grip as Mr. Gold snatches the cup back, thanking her," Thank you... your Majesty."

Mr. Gold sits down on cell cot to examine the cup in relief but he warns her " So... now that we're being honest with each other, let's remember how things used to be, shall we? And don't let these bars fool you, dear. I'm the one with the power around here. I'm gonna be out of here in no time, and nothing between us will change."

Regina moves closer to the cell, and grips the bars, growling at him," We shall see."

She retreats out of the room as Mr. Gold glances down at the cup in his hands.

As Regina leaves, she doesn't notice Zatanna standing in the shadows, having heard the entire conversation.

She then steps out and she greets Mr. Gold," Good evening Mr. Gold"

" Ah Miss Zatara, to what do I owe the pleasure?" Mr. Gold greets and Zatanna walks up to him, saying," That's a nice cup there Mr. Gold or should I say...Rumplestiltskin."

Mr. Gold looks at her and he sneers,
" Clever girl. You have been at me since the very beginning. And look at you, all grown up."

" Careful Rumple. I may not have magic here but as I recall, neither do you." Zatanna warns, prompting Mr. Gold to nod," Ah yes. And condolences to daddy dearest."

" How did you know about that?" Zatanna asks only for Mr. Gold to simply say," Why by the town's newspaper of course. That's how I know Zatara kicked the bucket. It's sad really. He was so much more powerful than even me but yet not even he can elude death."

" I don't get it. You weren't affected by Regina's curse so why put up an act?" Zatanna asks only for Mr. Gold to remind her," I'm the Dark One remember? Curse's don't affect me."

" You know, it's interesting really," Mr. Gold remarks," You and your father weren't affected by the curse so how did you get here?"

" Not by a curse like you. We had our ways but my father's real intend was to find a hero from this world, a hero with powers far beyond ours." Zatanna explains.

" Hero? Powers beyond ours?" Mr. Gold asks and he says," Yes. I remember reading up about it, a caped warrior not of this world that once brought down an ancient demon. I must admit I too was curious about that. Like what was the source of his power? But judging by the way things are, I'm safe to assume your father never found that hero?"

Zatanna nods," Yup. So without magic, we became performers to feed ourselves. I can see the Queen gave you a nice life."

" Indeed she did."

Zatanna notices the cup in his hand and she asks,
" Nice cup. A past memory?"

Mr. Gold sighs and he explains," Indeed. From a person who sees more than the monster inside of me but..."

Mr. Gold trails off before brushing it off by changing the subject," But I know you're not here for casual visits Ms. Zatara so get to the point."

" Right. I'm just here to warn you to stay away from Emma Rumple." Zatanna warns only for Mr. Gold to say," You need not worry about me Miss Zatara, as you can see, neither of us have magic so unlike back then, we're pretty much on even footing now."

" Good. Make sure it stays that way." Zatanna says,
" But you try anything funny, I swear that this cell will be the last thing you should worry about."

" Alright dearie." Mr. Gold simply smile.

Zatanna then turns and walks away as Mr. Gold simply says," Good luck finding that hero!"

Past. The Enchanted Forest. Rumplestiltskin's Castle

In the castle, Rumplestiltskin is spinning at the wheel as usual when the Evil Queen enters, remarking out," Flimsy locks."

She then chuckled,
" I have a deal to discuss. A certain... mermaid."

As The Evil Queen glances down at tea set on the table, Rumplestiltskin says to her," I'm not dealing today."

The Evil Queen smiles as she pours herself some tea,
" Are you angry with me? What is it this time?"

Rumplestiltskin snarls at her," Your little deception failed. You'll never be more powerful than me. You can keep trying, dearie, but you're never gonna beat me."

The Evil Queen simply clicks her tongue," Oh."

In a mocking tone, she asks with a laugh," Is this about that girl I met on the road? What was her name? Margie? Verna?"

" Belle."

" Right. Well... you can rest assured I had nothing to do with that tragedy." The Evil Queen says causing
Rumplestiltskin to stop spinning and walks toward the Queen, who is stirring her tea cup," What tragedy?"

Evil Queen chuckles as she asks," You don't know? Wow. After she got home... her fiancé had gone missing."

She flashes him a knowing smile and takes a few steps before turning around, continuing her sentence," And after her stay here, her... "association" with you, no one would want her, of course. Her father shunned her, cut her off, shut her out."

Rumplestiltskin then ask," So she needs... a home?"

The Evil Queen chuckles as she explains,
" He was cruel to her. He locked her in a tower and sent in clerics to cleanse her soul with scourges and flaying. After a while, she threw herself off the tower. She died."

Those words shook Rumplestiltskin to the core and he denies," You're lying."

Evil Queen simply looks at him," Am I?"

Rumplestiltskin then states," We're done."

He magically opens the castle doors, beckoning the
Evil Queen to leave.

" Fine." She puts down her cup," I have other calls to make."

Rumplestiltskin stands by the open doors as she walks towards the exit while running her hand along the table to touch dust, commenting out," Hmm. The place is looking dusty, Rumple. You should get a new girl."

She leaves, and the doors close. With The Evil Queen gone, Rumplestiltskin opens a cabinet and removing the chipped cup.

He takes a golden goblet off a pedestal and puts the cup in its place.

As Rumplestiltskin looks at the cup, he begins sobbing, crying over the loss of Belle.

Village

Meanwhile at a village, a young Zatanna uses her magic to fix a destroyed house and she says,
" There. Done."

Zatara looks around and he comments out,
" He's done it."

" Who's done it Papa?" Zatanna asks as Zatara explains," Rumplestilskin. He wiped out those ogres and saved the Enchanted Forest."

" I wonder why did he do that?" Zatanna asks and Zatara answers," I do not know. But a part of me believes that even a monster like him, has something that speaks to the humanity in him."

Zatara then waves his hand, fixing up a damaged tower and he says," There. That's the last of them. Now let's go."

The father and daughter pair turns to leave as Zatanna remarks," That Rumplestiltskin sure was powerful but how come you never did what he did?

" Magic always comes with a price my dear." Zatara explains," Someone paid the price and he did it. I am not willing to put anyone in such a debt."

" Though lucky for him those Orcs aren't that strong."Zatara says causing Zatanna to ask," What do you mean papa?"

" Oh I am talking about the Parademons from this realm I went to with my master back in my younger days. Those things are pretty tough and after we returned, we sealed the portal away." Zatara says,
" We will never bring these things into the Enchanted Forest."

" I see." Zatanna nods and the pair then heads home.

Present. Storybrooke. Hospital.

At the town hospital, Regina crosses a lobby, passing a bandaged up Moe, and enters a code into a door marked Exit.

The buzzer sounds, allowing her access to the downstairs psychiatric ward.

At the counter, she gives a rose to the severe nurse and the nurse simply remarks," Pretty."

Regina then asks," Well, I know how hard you work. Has anyone been to see her?"

The Severe Nurse shakes her head," No, ma'am. Not today. Not ever."

Regina walks down a hallway. She stops at an unmarked door and lifts a slot, peering in at the resident inside.

Inside, it turns out to be Belle, who looks up at her.

Regina smiles, then closes the slot.