Storybrooke. Present. Granny's Bed and Breakfast.

August Booth is in his room, fumbling to get out of bed.

After a great deal of difficulty and crashing into his dresser, he makes his way to a desk. He picks up the turns dial phone and dials only three numbers into it," Hey, you there?"

There is a pause as August listens before speaking out," Good. This is taking too long; we need to accelerate the plan."

Mr. Gold Pawnbroker & Antiquities Dealer.

August is speaking with Henry and Zatanna while hiding behind a bunch of crates.

August looks at his watch and he says," It's almost nine."

He turns to face Zatanna and Henry and he asks the two," You two all set? You know what to do?"

Henry nods," Operation Cobra is always ready. I just..."

" You just what?" August asks and Henry answers frankly," I don't understand what this has to do with getting Emma to believe."

August peers out around the crates before turning back to Henry, saying to him," Sometimes other priorities assert themselves. Can you handle a little improvisation?"

Henry nods," Yeah."

Zatanna also adds," I do acting before so improvisation is the first thing I learnt."

August smiles at the two," We're a go."

He pats Henry on the back as he runs across the street, into the pawn shop.

Inside

The bell of the front door rings as Henry and Zatanna walks inside.

Mr. Gold emerges from the back room, confused by the pair as Henry greets him," Hey, Mr. Gold!"

Mr. Gold greets them, Good morning, Miss Zatara, Henry. What can I do for you?"

" We would like to get a gift for Miss Blanchard." Zatanna says Mr. Gold raises an eye brow," Oh, I see."

" Since... she didn't kill that woman." Henry says and Mr. Gold simply nods," Good thinking."

Back

Meanwhile, August sneaks in through the back door to the back room while Henry looks through the shop and Zatanna and Mr. Gold are deep in their conversation.

He closes the door silently and begins wandering around the room.

Suddenly, Mr. Gold walks into the room, noticing August and he asks him," Can I help you?"

Surprised, August looks back and he quickly lies," Yeah... I'm looking for some maps. I'm a bit of a collector."

Mr. Gold looks at him and he says," Yes... well, there's maps through in the shop; this is my office."

" I thought this was the entrance..." August says and Mr. Gold abruptly tells him," It's not. The shops are in there."

He gestures with his cane through the door to the showroom.

August leaves, and Mr. Gold looks around suspiciously.

Storybrooke General Hospital.

Meanwhile in the hospital, Kathryn Nolan is awake and being assessed by Dr. Whale. Whale notices Emma Swan standing outside and he calls out to her," Emma. Come on in. Look who's awake."

Emma enters and she talks to Kathryn," Kathryn, hi. Listen, I don't wanna take a lot of your time, but do you remember what happened?"

Kathryn shakes her head, confused," I don't know much. I was in a car accident and I remember the airbag going off. And the next thing I knew, I was in the dark. In some basement. I didn't see anyone, but there was food and water. And then, I guess I was drugged?"

Dr. Whale nods," Yeah, we are still trying to flush that out of your system."

" And then I woke up..." Kathryn pauses before she continues," in a field at the edge of town and I started walking. That was it."

" You saw no one? You didn't hear a voice? Smell perfume?" Emma asks.

Kathryn slightly shakes her head as Emma pokes," Cologne? Anything?"

Kathryn shakes her head with more effort," Nothing, no. I'm sorry. I wish I could help. Especially since- While I was gone you thought I was dead?"

Emma then informs her," Your DNA matched the heart we found."

" They're grilling everybody down at the hospital lab to see who doctored the DNA results." Dr. Whale adds.

Kathryn looks at them, confused," Why would anyone do this?"

" I think somebody was trying to frame Mary Margaret." Emma states, causing Kathryn to question out," But why? Who would do something like that?"

Dr. Whale and Emma could only exchange a questioning look, not knowing who would kidnap Kathryn why would they want to frame Mary Margaret.

Mr. Gold Pawnbroker & Antiquities Dealer.

Meanwhile, Regina bursts into the shop and she accuses Mr. Gold," You broke our deal."

Mr. Gold however, denies," I broke one deal in my life, dear - and it, sadly, wasn't this one."

Regina tells him," Kathryn was supposed to die and Mary Margaret was to get the blame."

Mr. Gold however, disagrees," Yeah, murder seems so much worse here though, doesn't it? You can't just turn someone into a snail and step on them, can you? You didn't say "kill her". We agreed that something tragic should happen to her. Now, abduction is tragic."

" The intent was perfectly clear." Regina growls and Mr. Gold dismisses her," Oh, let's not talk about intent. Intent is meaningless."

" Intent is everything." Regina insists and Mr. Gold dismissively says," Please."

Regina then began listing out all the possibilities," This is going to raise all kinds of questions about where she was and how the test's results were fake."

" Oh, yes. And um, and who put the key in her cell." Mr. Gold adds.

Regina gasps, worried," It's all gonna lead to me, isn't it? You bastard! This isn't making any sense. You and I - we've been in this together. From the start."

" Oh, have we?" Mr. Gold questions and Regina points out," You created the curse for me. The curse that brought us here and build all this."

Mr. Gold smirks," Yes, it's about time you said "thank you."

" Why did you do it?" Regina questions and Mr. Gold simply says to her," Well, you are a smart woman, your Majesty. Figure it out."

Past, The Enchanted Forest, A small village.

In a village, several children are playing together.

Baelfire plays with a ball.

Kicking it against a wall, the ball is knocked into the path of a donkey cart.

When Baelfire goes to retrieve it, he trips and scrapes his knee causing the donkey cart to halt in it's place.

The Donkey Man peers from his cart and he shouts," Hey. Hey! What are you doing in the middle of the road, boy?"

Baelfire quickly apologizes," I'm sorry. I-I..."

However, upon seeing Baelfire, the Donkey Man immediately widens his eyes in recognition and fear and he says," Hey, I know you. It's fine. It's fine. It was the donkey's fault. You want a chicken? Or some eggs?"

" It's alright, no. I should probably just..." Before Baelfire could say anything else, suddenly, Rumplestiltskin appears and he questions out," What's going on?"

The Donkey Man quickly states with fear in his voice," It's nothing. It was my fault. I wasn't looking where I was going. But, he says he's fine!"

" I'm fine, Papa. Really." Baelfire assures Rumplestilskin and he asks," Are you sure, Bae?"

Baelfire nods," Yes. I'm fine."

Rumplestiltskin then shrugs," Well, I suppose it won't happen again."

" It won't." Baelfire assures him as the Donkey Man shakes his head in fear," No. No."

" What's that?" Rumplestilskin asks as he points down, and everyone's attention is drawn to Baelfire's bloody knee.

Baelfire tries to dismiss it," It's nothing."

" It's nothing." The Donkey Man says but Rumplestiltskin isn't having it," Don't. Bother."

In a puff of purple smoke, Rumplestiltskin magically transforms the man into a snail. Baelfire and the rest of the villagers watches in sheer horror as Rumplestiltskin goes to crush the snail under his foot, ignoring Baelfire's protests," No, Papa. No. Please, Papa, don't. No, Papa! Papa!"

Rumplestiltskin crushes the snail under his foot.

Then he puts an arm around Baelfire and walks away with him.

Present, Storybrooke, Storybrooke General Hospital.

David Nolan approaches Kathryn's hospital bed.

He goes to kiss her but she wakes up and David promptly apologizes to her," I'm sorry."

" What are you doing?" Kathryn asks him as he admits," I was trying to kiss you on your forehead. It was meant to be sweet."

Kathryn laughs, amused," Well thank you. It's good to see you."

David then apologizes," Kathryn, I'm sorry. I'm sorry I lied to you. I'm sorry I cheated on you. I'm just so sorry for all of this."

Kathryn however, assures him," David, it's okay. You know what we had... it wasn't it for you. Maybe for both of us. I can't blame you for just being the first one to see it."

" You are uh... kind of amazing." David sheepishly compliments and Kathryn laughs," Yeah I am. Now go on. Get out of here so I can get some rest."

David then says," I'm going to give you that kiss on the forehead now.

" Knock yourself out." Kathryn smiles as David plants a kiss heron the forehead before exiting the room to let Kathryn rest.

The Blanchard loft

At the Blanchard loft, a welcome home party is thrown to commemorate the clearing of Mary Margaret's name.

Granny enters Mary Margaret's welcome home party and she greets everyone, with a tray of food in her hands," Hi!"

Archie turns to her and he greets her," Hey! How are you? Would you like some?"

He hands Granny a drink and takes the tray of food that she brought.

Mary Margaret stands next to Emma and Zatanna and she comments out in surprise," All of these people... just to welcome me home?"

" You've got a lot of friends." Emma says and Mary Margaret remarks out sarcastically," Didn't feel like that yesterday."

She brings a platter of drinks over to some guests," Here you go."

" Thank you." The guests thanks Mary Margaret as Zatanna excuses herself from Emma," Excuse me."

" Sure." As Zatanna leaves, she walks over to Henry and August who are standing next to each other.

Henry looks at Mr. Gold before turning back to August, asking," How bad was it?"

" Getting caught in his office? Not bad. I played it off." August says.

Zatanna then asks August," What were you looking for? Did you find it?"

August shakes his head," Nope. But I have a feeling it's going to find me."

He gestures towards Mary Margaret, suggesting to Henry," There she is. Why don't you give her your present?"

Henry picks up a gift and a card off the table and speaks to Mary Margaret," Hey, I have something for you."

He hands the card to her and Mary Margaret accepts it, thanking him," Thank you."

She then reads the card aloud," We're so glad you didn't kill Mrs. Nolan."

" It's from the whole class" Henry says.

He shakes the present and gives it to Mary Margaret," And I got you a bell."

" Thank you. Tell everyone I'll be back soon." Mary Margaret informs and Henry nods," Okay."

Emma then tells Henry, knowing how Regina is probably reacting to all this," Henry, we should get you home before your mom finds out. That won't be pretty."

Emma opens the apartment door to see David standing outside.

" Hey. Hey Henry. Leaving already?" David asks Henry as he says," Yeah. Gotta get home and do homework."

Emma looks to Mary Margaret only for the woman to shake her head disapprovingly.

As David is about to enter the apartment Emma quickly stops him," She's kinda tired. I think if you just give it some time."

" I just wanted to..." David tries to talk but Emma quickly brushes him off by suggesting to Henry," Hey Henry, why don't you head home with David?"

" Okay." Henry nods and Emma looks back at David, apologizing to him," Sorry."

" Okay." David nod and he leaves the party with Henry.

Emma closes the door and Mr. Gold approaches her, asking," Hard to let him go, isn't it? Your son."

Emma nods," Yeah. Pretty much the hardest thing."

" Well enjoy yourself Miss Swan, you deserve it." Mr. Gold says.

Emma nods and she drinks a cup of soda. She then turns to head to the bathroom as Mr. Gold walks over to Zatanna.

Zatanna then asks Mr. Gold," Speaking of something we weren't talking about, was it you?"

Mr. Gold asks," Was what me?"

" Did you make Kathryn suddenly materialize? 'Cause it sure played that way to me. Was that the magic you were going to work? Because if you kidnapped that poor, innocent woman just to let her go..." Zatanna warns and Mr. Gold questions," Are you proposing I'm working with Regina or against her?"

Zatanna shrugs," I don't know. Me and dad could never tell about the likes of you."

" Well you keep working on that one. My question's about something else. What do you know about him?" Mr. Gold gestures towards August and Zatanna answers," Goes by August. He's a writer. Typewriter wrapped in an enigma wrapped in stubble. Why?"

Mr. Gold then tells her," He was poking around my shop while you and Henry were here.. August Wayne Booth, clearly a false name. There's one thing I know about, it's names."

" Writers go by pseudonyms. What does it matter?" Zatanna asks and she adds," Though there's something about him that is...familiar. Like I've known him before but I don't remember meeting him before now."

Mr. Gold questions," You trust him?"

Zatanna simply states," Yeah. A lot more than I trust you Dark One."

She walks to over to August and talks to him while Mr. Gold watches them from afar.

Past, The Enchanted Forest, Rumplestilskin's House

Rumplestiltskin and Baelfire enter their house as Onora cleans up the room.

Rumplestiltskin turns to face the maid, ordering her," Thank you, Onora. You can fetch us supper now, dearie."

Onora leaves Baelfire and Rumplestiltskin alone and Baelfire accuses his father," You killed that man."

Rumplestiltskin simply states,

" Well, you were hurt. Speaking of which..."

He sits down beside his son and with a wave of his magic, he heal his son's wound.

Baelfire stops him and he says," It's just a scrape."

Rumplestiltskin looks at him," This will heal it."

Baelfire walks to a cupboard, insisting," So will this."

He takes a first-aid kit and Rumplestiltskin says," As you wish."

As he prepares to treat Baelfire's wound, Baelfire tells him," You're different now. You see it, don't you? You hurt people all the time."

Rumplestiltskin then lists out his feats," I created a truce in the Ogre War, Bae. I walked into the field of battle and I made it stop. I let the children home. Did more than that accursed Magician Zatara did. Surely, a man who's saved a thousand lives..."

Baelfire interrupts Rumplestiltskin,"... is done. A man who's saved a thousand lives can be done with it. You can stop doing things."

Rumplestiltskin applies a liquid to Baelfire's wound and Baelfire gasps in pain. Then Rumplestiltskin stands up, shaking his head," I can't. I need more power so I can protect you."

" I wouldn't need protecting if you didn't have power." Baelfire says.

" Well, I can't get rid of it." Rumplestilskin says and Baelfire asks him," Have you tried?"

" Tried? If someone kills me..."

Rumplestilskin sits down as he shows Baelfire his dagger, explaining to him the rules of the dagger,"...with this, then they gain the power. Now you know that, Bae. Is that what you want?"

Baelfire shakes his head," That's not what I want. I just think there might be other ways to get rid of the power. Have you looked for..."

At thaat moment, Onora enters bringing supper, the father son pair notices the maid and Rumplestiltskin sheathes the dagger, saying to Baelfire," Well, you look for other ways, Bae. But don't get your hopes up."

" Papa, if I find a way for you to get rid of the power... A way that doesn't kill you or hurt me, would you do it?" Baelfire asks as Rumplestiltskin serves the stew, shaking his head," It's not possible."

" If it was, would you do it?" Baelfire asks.

Rumplestiltskin then asks Baelfire," Are you really that unhappy, Bae? I conjure anything you desire. Name it. What do you want?"

Baelfire simply answers," I want my father."

" All I want is your happiness, Bae. If you find a way, I'll do it." Rumplestilskin vows as he starts to eat.

" Good." Baelfire says as he reaches out his hand. Rumplestiltskin takes it and Baelfire smiles," The deal is struck."

Rumplestiltskin smiles back, affirming the deal," Struck."

Present, Storybrooke, Granny's Diner.

Emma enters the diner and sits down opposite of Sidney Glass who's enjoying a coffee, greeting him," Hey Sidney."

" Emma: Hey. So, things certainly did work out, didn't they? For your friend?" Sidney asks.

" You told me you could help me with Mary Margaret and I wanted to believe you. But, eventually, there are things that even a blind sheriff..."

Emma then places a bug on the table between them before finishing her sentence," ...cannot ignore."

" Is that a bug?" Sidney asks unconvincingly and Emma scoffs at his pitiful attempt to lie to her," Oh, for God's sake, Sidney, drop it. You fooled me. You spied on me. And you reported it all back to that sick, crazy woman. I can't even imagine what she has on you but it must be something huge."

" She's a good mayor." Sidney insists

Emma then tells him," She tried to get Mary Margaret convicted of a murder that didn't even happen. You're in a lot of trouble. There's a DNA trail in the basement of some house out there and I'm gonna find it. And she's going to go away."

" Maybe. But, I wouldn't bet against her. She's an amazing woman." Sidney shot back defiantly, causing Emma to casts Sidney a long look," Do you...are you in love with her? Fine."

She sighs out," Whatever. Here's the thing: Before you know it I'll have that evidence. And you need to think long and hard. You can either help me and help yourself or you can go down with her, too."

Emma exits the diner, leaving Sidney alone with his coffee.

Meanwhile, August Booth drives off with his motorcycle.

He's unaware that Mr. Gold watches him. Mr. Gold decides to follow August in the direction he drives off.

Past, The Enchanted Forest, Woods,

In the woods, some kids playfully practice sword fighting.

Rumplestiltskin notices them and he suggests to Baelfire," Why don't you join in, Bae? I have some business nearby that would bore you."

Baelfire nods," Alright."

Rumplestiltskin walks away and Baelfire approaches the children. As they notice him the children stops their play and scatter.

Baelfire leans on a tree feeling depressed about all this.

At that moment, Morraine approaches him from behind, addressing Baelfire," Baelfire."

Baelfire looks at her and he says to her dejectingly," Careful, Morraine. You don't wanna be seen with me. I'm dangerous."

" They're just scared of your papa. But I'm not. You won't let him hurt me. I don't think he's so bad anyway. I saw him on the battlefield when he stopped the fighting. It was like a miracle." Morraine says.

Baelfire however, isn't feeling positive about all this," Now he's getting worse every day. But he said he'll change back if I find a way. I just don't know where to look."

" Reul Ghorm." Morraine says, causing Baelfire to look at her," What?"

Morraine explains," I heard about it when I was in the trenches. The other soldiers talked about it. Reul Ghorm is an ancient being that rules the night. The original power."

" Bigger than papa? Worse than papa?" Baelfire asks and Morraine says," Bigger than anything. Even the Magician respects it."

A twig breaks. and Morraine says to Baelfire," He's coming back. Good luck to you."

Morraine leaves and Rumplestiltskin approaches, asking Baelfire," Your friend didn't want to say hello?"

" You frighten them." Baelfire accuses Rumplestiltskin as he questions out dismissively," What is there to be frightened of, Bae? They'll get over that in time."

Baelfire looks down and he points out," You have strains on your boots."

Blood is visible on Rumplestiltskin's boots and the Dark One remarks," Oh, yes. That. We need a new maid."

Upon realizing what Rumplestilskin did to Onora, Baelfire gasps in horror," Gods, no!"

Rumplestiltskin explains, trying to justify his action," She heard us talking about the knife."

Baelfire exclaims to Rumplestilskin, shocked by what he had done," She was mute. She couldn't tell anyone."

Rumplestiltskin shrugs, barely remorseful about what he had done," Even mutes can draw a picture."

Present, Storybrooke, The convent.

In the distance, August talking to Mother Superior.

Mr. Gold is waiting for her as she goes back inside.

Mr. Gold then greets her," Mother Superior. Good afternoon."

Mother Superior quickly tells Mr. Gold, assuming it is about the rent," Our rent is paid in full."

However, Mr. Gold tells her," I'm not here about the rent."

" Well, good day to you then." Mother Superior says and she walks past Mr. Gold who then asks," Tell me, that man who just left here - who did he say he was? What did he want?"

Mother Superior however, dismisses him," I don't have to tell you that."

" And I don't have to not double your rent." Mr. Gold blackmails before repeating his question to her,
" What did he want?"

Mother Superior then answers," Advice and council. He came to town looking for his father after a long separation and he recently found him."

Mr, Gold nods," Ah. And a happy reunion has already taken place?"

Mother Superior however, shakes her head," No, he hasn't spoken to him yet."

" And why not?" Mr. Gold asks.

Mother Superior then answers," Mhm, it was a difficult parting. There are many issues to be resolved between them."

Mr. Gold nods," I see."

Past, Enchanted Forest, Woods.

In the woods, Baelfire carefully walks up to a tree and sits down, calling out," Reul Ghorm? Are you there? If you can help me, please make yourself known to me."

He closes his eyes.

At that moment, the Blue Fairy emerges from the woods. Baelfire opens his eyes again and upon seeing her, he asks again," Can you help me?"

Blue Fairy nods," I can help."

" How do I know I can trust you?" Baelfire questions.

" Because you can." A voice says and Baelfire looks, seeing Zatara and Zatanna stepping from behind the Blue Fairy.

Baelfire recognizes him," You're the magician! The one that saved me and papa!"

Zatara nods," That is right Baelfire. Magic can exist, good and dark."

Zatanna then adds," And plus she's a fairy, you can trust her."

The Blue Fairy nods and she asks Baelfire," And you are not untouched by magic, are you, child? There's something dark in your life."

Baelfire then tells her," My father. He's the Dark One."

" We know. We have seen it." Zatanna adds as Zatara says," Our powers are beyond his but even we cannot alter the rules of the Dagger."

Blue Fairy says," I too can't make him the man he was before. But I can send him some place where we won't be able to use his powers."

Baelfire quickly shakes his head," Not a jail. I want to be with him. Like it used to be."

Blue Fairy however, assures him,"  Not a jail, young one, just a place without magic."

" Magic is everywhere." Baelfire says and the Blue Fairy informs him," In this world, yes. You see, what ails your father is specific to our realm. His powers do not belong here. You must go where you can escape that wretched curse."

" Go? We have to leave?" Baelfire asks and the Blue Fairy nods," Yes, it is the only way. Can you do it? Can you leave everything here behind for the unknown?

Baelfire thinks for a while before he made his decision," If it means I'll get my father back, then yes."

Blue Fairy nods, praising the boy,

" You're a very good son, Baelfire. You are the part of him that keeps him human. That little light inside of him that still glows. It's his love for you. Hold out your hand."

She hands him a magic bean, confusing Baelfire as he asks her," What is it?

" A magic bean. The very last one that is known to our kind. The others got away from us." The Blue Fairy explains.

Baelfire examines the bean as the Blue Fairy instructs him," You just use it wisely and follow wherever it leads you. It'll save you both. "

" Will do. Thank you." Baelfire thanks the Blue Fairy as she, Zatara and Zatanna nods.

As Baelfire heads home, Zatara then asks the Blue Fairy," Are you really sure that is the last bean?"

" I am." The Blue Fairy nods and she asks," Why do you want to know?"

Zatara then answers," Because there is a hero I want to meet that comes from a land not from here."

The Blue Fairy then assures him," You have helped the fairies for years Zatara. We cannot guarantee anything but we will do what we can to help you."

" Thank you." Zatara thanks her as the Blue Fairy leaves.

Present, Storybrooke, Street

David approaches Mary Margaret, calling out to her," Mary Margaret."

However, Mary Margaret ignores him she walks on, causing David to tell her," Please wait. Look, I'll leave if you want. I just think we need to talk."

" So, talk." Mary Margaret demands and David nods," I need to apologize."

Mary Margaret doesn't disagree with what David says," Yes, you do. Keep going."

" I didn't believe you. I didn't stand with you." David continues and

Mary Margaret finally turns around to face to face him," You know, I'll never forget that moment. The moment sort of blows you backwards and the one person you thought would always be there to catch you - he isn't there."

David tries to defend his mistake," Look at what was going on: your jewelry box. Your fingerprints. Knife in your apartment."

" It was a setup." Mary Margaret says and David says," And a really good one. I'm human. I fell for it. I'm sorry but we have to move forward."

Mary Margaret shakes her head, saying to him pessimistically," But we can't. It's like something in this world doesn't want us together."

" Like what? Dark forces?" David questions and Mary Margaret replies," Maybe. I don't know. But it's like something just keeps pouring poison between us. And what I don't want, is to have all of those good memories replaced by moments like that. When I looked at you... And I saw you didn't believe me..."

Her voice trails off and David apologizes to her once again," No. I know. I'm so sorry."

" I know." Mary Margaret sighs out," I know."

" I love you." David says and Mary Margaret remarks," And that is what makes it all so sad."

Past, The Enchanted Forest, Rumplestiltskin's house.

Rumplestiltskin is spinning straw into gold as usual just as Baelfire enters, calling out to him," Papa. Papa."

He sits down opposite to his father, saying to him," I found it. I found a way for things to be like they were. I want you to come with me. I can make things right. Have you heard of the Reul Ghorm?"

Upon hearing that, Rumplestiltskin stops spinning, looking at his son," The Blue Star. The Blue Fairy. Oh, son, please tell me you didn't. Fairy magic doesn't mix well with what I am."

" You promised. She can help us. To take us to a place without magic." Baelfire says.

Rumplestiltskin: A place without magic? (standing up) I'd be powerless. Weak.

Baelfire: Like everyone else. It wouldn't matter. We'd be happy.

Rumplestiltskin: We could be happy here.

Baelfire: Father, please. You're getting worse. And you promised. This can work. It can. You made a deal with me. Are you backing out?

Rumplestiltskin: No.

Present, Storybrooke, Hopper Psychiatry Office.

Mr. Gold knocks once and turns to leave.

However, Archie Hopper opens the door and upon noticing Mr. Gold, he asks," Mr. Gold? Are you here for the rent?"

Mr. Gold turns around questioning out in offense," Why does everyone ask that?"

" Oh, because you- Never mind." Not wanting to talk about it further, Dr. Hopper takes a step towards Mr. Gold, asking him," Would you- Would you like to talk?"

" I don't know." Mr. Gold answers doubtfully and Archie invites him," Oh, um, if you like to get something of your chest, please come in."

Mr. Gold nods and he follows Archie into the office.

A few minutes later

" A son? I- I didn't know you had a son." Archie remarks out, shocked after hearing Mr. Gold's story before asking him further," How old is he?"

" Let's start with something easier." Mr. Gold says and Archie nods," Okay. Um, what do you mean to say that you may have found him?"

Mr. Gold answers," Let's just say there's someone acting the way I would expect him to act."

" So, you recognize him?" Archie asks and Mr. Gold says," Maybe."

He slightly shakes his head, doubtful," Perhaps I'm just seeing what I wanna see. I don't know."

Archie nods,"  Okay. Well, wouldn't he recognize you?"

Mr. Gold however, isn't optimistic about this," There was conflict. I'm not sure he's ready for a tear soaked reunion."

" So, he sought you out and he's hanging back? Maybe, he's watching to see if he's welcome. Looking for a sign that all is forgiven." Archie says

Mr. Gold quickly shakes his head," No, no, no. He's not the one that needs to be.."

He sighs out before he continues," I think he might still be very angry."

" Anger between a parent and a child is the most natural thing in the world." Archie tells Mr. Gold empathetically and Mr. Gold says," I think, he might be here to try kill me."

" Ah, right. That's- That's not." Archie remarks.

Mr. Gold then tells him," I let him go. I've spent my entire life since trying to fix it, and now, he's finally here. And I just don't know what to do."

Archie then advices him," Be honest. Just tell him what you told me, and ask him for forgiveness. And when you're face-to-face, you'll know what to do."

" Honesty has never been the best color of me." Mr. Gold says but Archie simply states," There's no other way."

Soon

In the woods. Mr. Gold confronts August Booth, telling him," I know who you are. And I know what you are looking for."

August puts his hands out as he says to Mr. Gold," Well, then, I guess all the lying can stop."

He pauses before he finishes his sentence with a word," Papa."

Past, The Enchanted Forest, The Woods

In the woods, Rumplestiltskin and Baelfire are walking together as Rumplestiltskin his son," Where are we going, boy? What kind of world is this we're going to? What kind of world is without magic?"

Baelfire shows his father the bean, telling him," A better one."

Baelfire throws the bean to the ground and at that moment, the ground opens up a massive portal.

Rumplestiltskin stares at it, visibly afraid as he remarks out in fear," Oh my gods, boy. It's like a tornado."

He backs away from the portal as Baelfire tries to coax him," We have to go through."

Rumplestiltskin quickly shakes his head," No, no. I don't think I can."

Baelfire urges Rumplestiltskin," We must. It's the only way."

He tries to drag his father along but Rumplestiltskin refuses to follow him," No, no, no, no, no. It's a trick. It'll tear us apart."

" It's not. It'll be okay. I promise." Baelfire assures him.

However, right at that moment, Baelfire loses his footing causing him to fall into the portal, Rumplestiltskin grabs his son by the hand, saving him.

As he tries pulling his son up, Baelfire looks up and questions him," Papa, we have to go through. What are you doing? Papa, it won't stay open long. Let go."

Rumplestiltskin however, refuses to let go," I can't. I can't."

Baelfire began to get desperate as knowing time is short, he begs," Papa, please, it's the only way we can be together."

" No, Bae. I can't." Rumplestilskin refuses as Baelfire pleads to him once again," Papa, please."

Rumplestiltskin refuses," I can't."

Baelfire then angrily shouts at Rumplestilskin," You coward! You promised. Don't break our deal."

" I have to." That was all Rumplestilskin says before he lets go, letting Baelfire falls through the portal alone.

" Papa!" Those were Baelfire's last words before the portal closes just as Rumplestiltskin climbs out of the remaining hole.

Rumplestiltskin suddenly realizes that by letting go, he has been left alone, his cowardice once again been his undoing," Bae? Bae! No, no, no, no, no. No, no, Bae. I'm sorry, Bae!"

He kneels down and desperately begins searching for Baelfire, swiping at the leaf litter as he cries out," I want to come with you! I want to come with you, Bae! I want to come with you! Bae! Bae! Bae!"

Present, Storybrooke, Woods

Somewhere in the woods, his back turned to Mr. Gold, August stands a few yards away.

Mr. Gold began unloading his suppressed feeling to August," You were right, Bae. You were always right. I was a coward and I never should have let you go. I know, it's little consolation but I just want you to know that ever since you left, ever since you crossed the barriers of time in space in every waking moment"

Mr. Gold's voice breaks as he continues," I've been looking for you. And now that I've finally found you... I know I can't make up for the past, for the lost time. All I can do..."

Mr. Gold slowly approaches August as he continues,
"...is to ask you to do what you've always done. And that's to be the bigger man... And forgive me. I'm so sorry, son. I'm so sorry, Bae."

Finally, August turns around, seeing Mr. Gold crying before giving him a hug," Oh, my boy. My beautiful boy. Can you truly, truly forgive me?" Mr. Gold sobs.

August says to him," I forgive you, Papa."

After a moment Mr. Gold steps back, pointing out after realising something," You were looking for the knife."

August simply states," I thought, if you still had it, it would mean that you hadn't changed."

Mr. Gold then offers," Well, let's go and find it and see."

The pair then leaves and a few minutes later, they stopped at another spot.

August begins digging up for the dagger as Mr. Gold then explains," I buried it here shortly after the sisters came to town. Things were changing. Didn't want to take the chance of Regina finding it."

" Of course." August nods understandingly.

Mr. Gold kneels down and he points,
" It should be right about here, son. Here. Look."

The dagger is wrapped in a cloth. Mr. Gold hands the dagger to August, telling him," I want you to take it. Destroy it, the way I know you always wanted to. I found you, and I don't need it anymore. I chose it once. Now, I choose you."

August carefully examines the dagger, complimenting the craftsmanship," It's remarkable."

Mr. Gold nods. Right at that moment, August points the dagger's blade at Mr. Gold, commanding out,
" By the power of the darkness I command thee, Dark One."

Mr. Gold looks at August in disbelief," You're trying to control me?"

August realises that the dagger isn't working and he angrily repeats his command," I command thee, Dark One."

Mr. Gold calmly states, unaffected by the dagger as it struck him," You're not my son. You're not Baelfire."

" Papa, why would you say that? I'm just trying to use your power to help us." August asks innocently.

Mr Gold anger grows and he shouts," Enough! It's over, Booth. Or whoever you are. My son would never try to use me. And he would know, that this knife cannot harness any magic in this world, because there is no magic in this world. He didn't want me...."

Mr. Gold grabs August wrist and wrestles the dagger from his hands, shouting," Dabbling."

" So, why bury a useless knife?" August questions out.

Mr. Gold takes a look at his dagger before replying him," Oh, I wouldn't say it was useless. It still cuts through flesh rather nicely. It's about time you start answering some questions, sunshine. Why the theatrics? Why didn't you just come to me."

August confesses," I needed you to work for it. I needed you to want it so bad, you would ignore what your eyes were seeing. Do I even look like him at all?"

" How did you know about this knife?" Mr. Gold questions and August simply answers," I hear things."

Mr. Gold began circling around August who retreats to keep his distance, telling him," I don't know about Miss Zatara but no one here knows about this knife."

August keeps his distance away from Mr. Gold, adding," No one here remembers."

Mr. Gold then says," I understand about Miss Zatara. She wasn't affected by the curse but yet you do."

Mr. Gold steps towards him as he says," Miss Zatara told me she felt something familiar about you. She and I come from that other world. You're from there, aren't you? From my world?"

August simply states," The fact that you're asking the question means you know the answer."

Mr. Gold takes a deep breath," Now, that's that settled..."

Without warning, Mr. Gold lunges at August, pinning him against the tree behind him. He holds the dagger to his throat, interrogating him," How about my other question? Who told you about me and the knife?"

" A little fairy." August answers.

Mr. Gold questions out," Why did you want it? If you know who I am, then you know who I am. The chances of you surviving this little encounter are pretty slim. So, why take the risk?"

" Because I'll die anyway." That answer from August causes Mr. Gold to question out in shock," What?"

August confesses to him," I'm sick. I'm sick and I need magic. I was going to get the saviour to believe. But that woman..."

He chuckles out ironically," Is stubborn as ever. I don't think I'm going to make it long enough to see that happen."

" She trusts you. It might be enough. Try again." Mr. Gold shrugs and he removes the dagger.

August then asks," You're gonna let me live?"

Mr. Gold simply states," You're gonna die either way. This way at least I might get something out of it."

Past, The Enchanted Forest, Woods

Alone, Rumplestiltskin stands in the woods.

Having lost his son, Rumplestiltskin shouts,
" Reul Ghorm! Show yourself!"

The Blue Fairy emerges from the woods and Rumplestiltskin questions her," How do I follow him?"

Blue Fairy however, criticised him," You had the way you didn't take it. And there are no more magic beans."

" That's a lie." Rumplestilskin denies, not buying what she said.

" She's not lying."

Rumplestiltskin looks, seeing Zatara and Zatanna steps and he points an accusing finger at him,
" You! You did this! You took my boy away from me! How do I get there? Tell me now!"

" I can't." Zatara tells him," Even if I want to go there, it's not possible."

Rumplestiltskin shakes his head, not believing a word Zatara told him," Oh, I'll find a way. There must be other paths. A realm jumper?"

Blue Fairy shakes her head," No."

Rumplestiltskin then probes," A time turner?" Only for the Blue Fairy to shake her head,
" No."

" A mage?" Rumplestilskin asks and the Blue Fairy says," There is no..."

" A curse?" Rumplestilskin interrupts before she deny.

However, the last one causes the Blue Fairy to hesitating a moment before she tries to lie,
" No."

Rumplestiltskin triumphantly smirk, realising he has had her," Ah, so it is a curse."

Zatara looks at the Blue Fairy as she tells him," Of course you would think of a curse instead of a blessing. Your magic is limited by its own rotten core, Rumplestiltskin. Anyway, it can't be done. Not without a great price."

" I've already paid a great price." Rumplestilskin insists

Blue Fairy then stares at him, appalled by his lack of empathy," So, you'd be willing to sacrifice this world for the next? Because that's how great the price is."

Rumplestiltskin simply states," Well, what do you think?"

" Well, then I'll comfort myself knowing that such a curse is beyond your abilities." The Blue Fairy sighs out as Rumplestiltskin vows," Oh, for now. But I've got all the time in the world. I will do nothing else, I will love nothing else. I will find a way. You took my son, but I will get him back."

Blue Fairy shakes her head," I didn't take your son."

Rumplestiltskin angrily accuses her," You took my son, but I will get him back!"

" You drove him away." The Blue Fairy retorts.

An angry Rumplestiltskin lunges towards her with his dagger but Zatara fires a blast of magic at Rumplestilskin, sending him flying back.

Rumplestilskin pushes himself up, shocked and he exclaims out," You...you attacked me!"

Zatara stands over Rumplestilskin and he says,
" Attacking her won't get you anywhere. Now come. We can try to solve this together."

Zatara offers a hand but Rumplestilskin slaps it away," Bah! Now I see why some of the Dark Ones hate you! Stay away from me!"

" Papa?" Zatanna asks as Zatara walks back sadly, telling Zatanna and the Blue Fairy," Come on. Let's go."

The trio leaves, leaving Rumplestiltskin alone as he hollered into the night," I will find him! I will find him! I will find him!"

Present, Storybrooke, The Sheriff's office.

Inside the office, Zatanna and Emma are walking in, talking when right at that moment, they see Regina standing in the office.

" Congratulations, Sheriff Swan. There's about to be a big break in your case. You just got yourself a confession. But, I want you to listen to the whole explanation, so you understand why this happened." Regina says.

" I'll hang on every word you say." Emma tells her as Zatanna listens in, only for Regina to call out," Sidney, you can come in now."

Sidney Glass enters and Regina instructs him,
" Tell her what you told me."

Sidney quickly he glances at Regina before confessing out," It was me. I confess. I abducted Kathryn, and I held her in the basement of an abandoned summer home by the lake. I bribed a lab tech to get me the heart from the hospital, and I used that same person to doctor the lab results."

" And the other thing?" Regina asked and Sidney adds," I...borrowed some skeleton keys from Regina and ...planted the knife in your apartment."

" My keys. Can't help to feel personally violated by that part." Regina accuses but neither Emma nor Zatanna believes him.

Emma then asks," We are supposed to believe you did this for why now?"

Sidney then says," I was going to find her after the conviction, be a hero. Then, get the inside track on the biggest story to ever hit this town. I'd get my job back. Plus, a novel, and a movie, and...I don't know. It sounds crazy now."

Emma however, isn't believing him," I don't know about crazy. But false, yes. False as hell."

Sidney continues," I have maps to where the house is. You'll find chains in the basement. Lots of fingerprints, I'm sure – hers and mine. But, I didn't hurt her."

Regina then says," The man has obviously suffered some kind of mental break. He clearly hasn't been himself for a while."

"  Yeah. It's like his words aren't his at all." Emma points out and Zatanna tells Sidney," You can stop pretending Sidney, we know you didn't do it."

Regina haughtily scoffs," Wow. You are so sold on your own rush to judgment that you can't even see the truth anymore."

" A word in the hallway, please." Emma angrily says.

As Regina follows Emma, Zatanna locks eyes with Sidney and slightly shakes her head, saying to him," You know, I never once believed you before. And I certainly won't now. So no need to suck to Regina next time okay?"

Zatanna joins Emma outside as Emma openly criticises Sidney's false confession," Well, that's the biggest load of crap I've ever heard."

" I'm pretty sure that's not true." Regina denies.

Emma could only shake her head," That poor man. I know, you're behind all this. I understand that you own the game, and you've set the boards so that no one else can win. But I am about to start playing an entirely different game."

She began taking a step towards Regina, threatening her," I don't care about what happens to you. I don't care about what happens to me. All I care about is my kid. And you are going to leave him alone."

Regina stares at Emma in disbelief," Am I?"

But Emma cuts her off," Uh-uh. I'm talking. You're a sociopath, lady. You tried to take away someone that I love. And now... I'm going to take away someone you love. I am taking back my son."