The Enchanted Forest.

A lone stag roams on the forest road tending to a patch of grass. Just then, the loud call of acoachman's voice could be heard in the distance, startling the deer to the point of retreat.

Carriage horses stamp forward, pulling a carriage on the road.

Inside the carriage, Prince Charming looks out the window, turning to his fiancé Princess Abigail before asking," What do you think of the view, my dear?"

Abigail, a young pretty blonde woman fans herself before sighing out," I've seen better. This is taking forever. I told you the Troll Road would've been quicker."

The carriage bounces, causing her to jump up before brushing her hair, adding on to her complains," And far less bumpy."

Prince Charming takes a bag of jewelry in his lap and gazes at it. Abigail gazes at the box, and then at him, questioning him in annoyance," Are you even listening to me?"

Prince Charming distractingly looks away from the bag, nodding," Yes, of course I am."

Just then, the Coachman screams out," Whoa, whoa!" The Carriage horses lets out a neigh as they draw to a halt.

Realising that the carriage came to a stop, Abigail groans out," Now what?"

The Prince gets out to investigate, leaving behind the bag on the seat as he assures Abigail," Worry not-it's but a fallen tree. Fellas? Shall we?"

Prince Charming steps out, examining the end of the tree.

At that moment, a cloaked figure lands on top of the carriage, which startles Abigail inside.

Meanwhile, a Guard asks as Prince Charming continues to assess the marks on the tree," M'lord? What is it?"

Prince Charming strokes his finger across the markings, explaining," These markings. This tree didn't fall-it's been cut."

Realisation dawns on him as he exclaims out," It's an ambush."

At that moment, The cloaked figure reaches into the open carriage door and grabs the bag on the seat.

Upon laying eyes on the intruder, Abigail let's out a loud shrill scream," AAAAHHHH!!!"

Shocked, Prince Charming rushes back, ignoring his Guards as he listen to the sound of
Abigail's shouting," Guards! Stop, thief! Help me!"

The thief mounts a horse snaps the reigns, retreating just Prince Charming mounts a horse as well, chasing after the thief.

As he passes by the carriage, Abigail looks out the carriage door at the commotion.

Charming narrows his eyes, his steed managing to catch up to the thief.

Just when his horse speeds up to align with the other horse, he leaps across, using the weight of his body to force the thief from the horse to the ground.

As he lands on top of the thief, Prince Charming demands," Show your face, you coward!"

Prince Charming flips the thief over, and raises up a fist to punch.

However, what he saw causes him to freeze, the anger subsided from his face to show dazed surprise.

As it turns out, the thief is a pale, fair faced woman with rosy cheeks, raven black hair and a flawless complexion.

Mesmerised by her beauty, Charming stammers," You're...a girl."

" Woman." Grabbing a rock, she swings it across, striking Prince Charming in the face with it.

As he sprawls to the side in pain. The thief quickly gets back onto her horse and rides off.

Prince Charming pushes himself up as his chin is bloodstained and he yells at thief," You can't hide from me! Wherever you are, I will find you!"

The thief turns to flash him a satisfied smirk as she gets away, with Prince Charming shooting back at her an irritated look.

Storybrooke. Present, Granny's Diner

Dr. Whale and Mary Margaret are on a date at Granny's Diner. She looks at him, and sips her drink.

Dr. Whale rubs the back of his head and he asks," Um, where were we? Something about you wanting fifteen kids?"

Shocked at his question, Mary shakes her head," No! Good lord, no. I meant in my class, where I teach. You'll meet them tomorrow."

Dr. Whale nods in understanding, and then as she continues to speak, his gaze drifts to the person behind her.

Behind Mary stands Ruby clearing a table. But what caught his attention is her scantily clad outfit consisting of a white shirt showing her midriff with a red mini-skirt and high heels.

" They're coming to the hospital as part of the Volunteer Outreach Program." Dr. Whale heard her finish before nodding," Oh, yeah. That is a great program.

Ruby then moves to another table almost directly behind Mary Margaret. He quickly shifts his eyes back, stealing glances at the skimpy waitress as Mary continues speaking.

" I mean, obviously I don't want fifteen kids of my own. I-I mean, not that I don't want kids. I do. I want kids, marriage, true love-I want it all. But that of course is..."

She pauses, noticing that Dr. Whale is not paying attention to her. Slowly, she turns her head to see him ogling Ruby, who has finished cleaning the table and carries a tray as she passes them

Appalled, Mary remarks,"...wildly inappropriate for me to discuss on a first date."

Dr. Whale questions," Hmm?"

Mary Margaret then says to her," Ruby?"

Ruby stops and turns back while holding the tray in the air with one hand as she asks," Yes, Mary Margaret?"

With a disappointing sigh, Mary Margaret says," Check, please."

Storybrooke. Street

Mary Margaret walks down the street after her disaster date.

She stops and stares ahead, noticing a familiar face.

Mary approaches the car, and inside sits Emma reading the newspaper with a flashlight while Zatanna is lying back first in the back seat of the car.

Concerned, Mary Margaret asks the two," Hey. You two okay?"

Turning off her flashlight, Emma remarks, " Oh, in the world of tight spots I've been in, crashing in my car doesn't even rank in the top ten."

Mary Margaret asks," You're sleeping here?"

Zatanna nods," Til' we can find a place, then yeah."

Mary Margaret turns to Emma, saying," You decided to stay. For Henry."

Emma nods," Yeah, I guess. This town doesn't seem to have any vacancies. None, actually. Is that normal?"

Mary comments," Must be the curse."

Zatanna then asks," Why are you out so late?"

Mary Margaret answers," Well, I'm a teacher, not a nun. I had a date."

Zatanna the chuckles," From the looks of things, it went well."

Mary rolls her eyes," As well as they ever do."

Emma then say," Tell me he at least paid." As Mary shakes her head, both Emma and Zatanna looks at each other, putting their hands in a thumbs down fashion as they stick out their tongues in disgust.

Zatanna then comments out," Guess it wasn't meant to be huh?"

Mary Margaret shrugs," Well, guess if true love was easy, we'd all have it."

She then offers," You know, if things get cramped, I do have a spare room."

Emma looks at Zatanna before she decided to take her in by her offer," Thanks. We would really appreciate it."

" Great! Well let's go." With that, both Emma and Zatanna gets out if the car and they follow the teacher to her home.

The town hospital.

The kids from Mary Margaret's class are around, hanging decorations. Mary Margaret notices Henry in the ICU unit at John Doe's bedside. He reaches to touch the man's face when Mary Margaret walks in, saying to him,

" Henry. We could really use your help with the decorations."

Henry then asks," Is Mr. Doe going to be okay, Miss Blanchard?"

Mary rephrases the meaning of the name to the boy," His name's not John Doe, honey. That's just what they call people when they don't know who they are."

Henry inquires, " Do you know who he is?"

Mary Margaret shakes her head," Nope. I just bring him flowers on my rounds."

Henry then asks," What's wrong with him?"
To which Mary replies," I don't know. He's been like this as long as I've been volunteering."

Henry proves," Does he have any family or friends?"

Mary said," No one's claimed him."

Henry then concludes," So, he's all alone."

Mary Margaret nods in sadness," Yeah... It's quite sad."

Henry asks," You sure you don't know him?"

Mary Margaret nods," Course I'm sure. Come on. You shouldn't be in here."

Mary ushers him out of the ICU as Henry steals a glance back. Right at John Doe's face. on his Chin, he bore the same scar on his chin as Prince Charming.

Storybrooke Present. Playground

At the playground near the shore, Emma and Zatanna looks as Henry shows them an illustration in his storybook of Prince Charming with the visible scar on his face.

Henry then says to Emma," I found your father-Prince Charming."

Upon hearing that, Zatanna exclaims out," Wait! Charming's here? Where?!"

Henry answers," He's in the hospital, in a coma. See the scar?"

He points it out in the book and he finishes his sentence," He has one, too."

Feeling sceptical, Emma shrugs," So? Lots of people have scars."

Henry questions," In the same place? Don't you see what this means? The curse is keeping them apart with the coma. Now they're stuck without each other. We have to tell Miss Blanchard we found her Prince Charming."

Emma then stops him," Okay, kid. Telling someone their... soul mate is in a coma is probably not helpful. Not having a happy ending is painful enough, but giving someone unrealistic hope is far worse."

Zatanna however has a more optimistic view," I'd say we give it a shot. Who knows, maybe what Mary is doing might rekindle something in him to wake him up."

Emma then says," Alright. And how do you intend to make that happen?"

Henry answers," By reminding him. We have to get her to read their story to John Doe. Then, maybe, he'll remember who he is."

Zatanna puts her hand under her chin," Read to him huh?"

Storybrooke. Mary's Apartment

In her apartment, Mary Margaret makes cocoa for herself, Zatanna and Emma as they stand at the counter talking.

Mary Margaret then repeats their question," You want me to read to a coma patient?"

" Henry thinks it will help him remember who he was." Emma states, prompting Mary to ask," And, who does he think he was?"

Zatanna answers," Prince Charming."

Mary Margaret then expresses out," And if I'm Snow White, he thinks... me... and him..."

Mary widens her eyes, a slight blush forming over her cheek as Zatanna cheekily smiles," Yup. You're destined to be together."

Emma hides her laughter, shaking her head as says," He has a very active imagination, which is the point. I can't talk him out of his beliefs, so we need to show him. Play along, do what he says and then maybe, just maybe..."

Zatanna concludes," Maybe your bad date streak will end and you finally found love."

However, Mary Margaret instead answers," He'll see that fairy tales are just that-and there's no such thing as love at first sight or first kiss. He'll see reality."

Upon hearing that, Zatanna fall back from her chair, dropping down onto the floor.

Emma nods," Something like that." Zatanna looks up and she says to Emma," Not helping Emma."

Mary reluctantly admits," Well.. sadly, this plan is rather genius. We get him to the truth without hurting him."

Emma informs," I told him that we will all meet tomorrow for breakfast at Granny's. And you will give a full report."

Mary Margaret concludes," Well, I suppose I'll get ready for my date. I guess I'll have to do all the talking."

The town hospital.

Mary Margaret sits with John Doe in his room with Henry's storybook in her hands.

Nervous, Mary says to him," Look, I know this is odd, but I'm doing it for... a friend. So please, just bear with me."

Making herself comfortable, Mary sat next to him, flipping open the book and she begins reading," As the Prince chased the thief on horseback, through the treacherous forest, his betrothed crossed her arms and pouted, wondering how many dreadful, boring minutes it would take until they could resume their journey again. The thief vaulted over a fallen..."

A few minutes passes as Mary continues reading to John Doe. She has no idea why, or how but something is mesmerising her to continue.

"....They didn't need words to express what they felt in their hearts, for it was here, in the shadow of the troll bridge, that their love was born, where they knew, no matter how they were separated, they would always..."

Before she can go on, suddenly, she felt something grabs her hand. Wait that?

A shocked Mary Margaret looks down, noticing his hand wrapping around hers except he has not awakened.

The town hospital.

Dr. Whale and Mary Margaret walk back into John Doe's room as Mary told him what happened," No, I'm sure he's waking up. He... He grabbed my hand."

Dr. Whale looks at her in disbelief," Everything's steady. The same as it's always been. What were you doing in here?"

Mary answers," Oh, I was just reading h-him a story."

Dr. Whale shrugs," Oh. Well perhaps you, um, dozed off. Perhaps you imagined it."

Mary Margaret denies," No, I didn't imagine anything."

Dr. Whale then says," Miss Blanchard, I can only tell you what I see, which is nothing. Sometimes there are minor fluctuations in readings. Perhaps you heard the machine register something and misunderstood? Look, why don't you go home, get some rest. If anything changes, I'll call you, okay?"

Mary Margaret nods and she turns around to make her leave.

As she leaves. Dr. Whale picks up his phone, dialing a number before putting it close to his ear.

At that moment, Dr. Whale heard Regina's voice from a across the line," Yes?"

Dr. Whale speaks," It's Dr. Whale. You told me to call you if there was ever a change in a John Doe. Something's happened."

" What?"

Dr. Whale explains," One of our volunteers said he grabbed her. And there was a slight fluctuation in brain activity."

Regina inquires," And who was this volunteer?"

Dr. Whale looks up, watching Mary leaves as he answers," Mary Margaret Blanchard."

Mary Margaret's Apartment

Back in her apartment, Mary sits on her bed, flipping through the book.

The illustration of Snow White zooms into the Enchanted Forest.

Enchanted Forest

The thief who previously stole Prince Charming's jewels gathers various things and began stuffing them into a bag.

She also puts a necklace with a bottle around her neck.

She slings the bag over her shoulder and heads outside

After walking for a short distance, suddenly, something sprung from underneath her.

Alarmed, the thief could barely react before finding herself caught in a net.

At that moment, she heard a familiar deep voice laughing. She turns, watching Prince Charming leaving his hiding spot, boasting out proudly," I told you I'd find you. No matter what you do, I will always find you."

" Is this the only way you can catch a woman? By entrapping her?" The thief questions only for Prince Charming to retort," It's the only way to catch a thieving scum."

The Thief sarcastically says, commenting his rather ungentlemanly fashion of catching her," Aren't you a real "Prince Charming"

Prince Charming looks at her," I have a name, you know."" Don't care. Charming suits you. Now cut me down, Charming."

Prince Charming says," I'll release you, when you return the leather pouch you stole with my jewels."

The Thief shakes her head," Not the jewelry type."

Prince Charming scornful remarks," Indeed. I noticed."

" What is that supposed to mean? Are you insulting me?" Prince Charming sarcastically addresses the thief's hurt feelings," No, quite right. My apologies. How dare I cast aspersions at the person who robbed me? Where are my jewels?"

The Thief casually answers," I sold them."" What?"

The Thief asks," What do you care? Don't you have a palace full of treasures somewhere?"

Prince Charming explains," These were special. Among them was a ring that belonged to my mother. A ring I was about to give..."

The Thief finishes his sentence by indirectly insulting Abigail," The nag with the bad attitude? That's what this is about?"

Prince Charming answers," She's my fiancée."" Good luck with that. You must be getting something impressive to have agreed to that union."

Not getting what she just said, Prince Charming asks," Excuse me?"

" I know how this works." The Thief explains," True love? It doesn't exist. It's all arranged marriages and business transactions. There's no such thing as love at first sight or first kiss. Let me guess-her kingdom wants to take over yours and this is, what, a last ditch effort to avoid war?"

Prince Charming shakes his head," This is not a takeover. It's a merger, and quite frankly, it's none of your business. Now, this is what's going to happen."

" Mmhmm?" The Thief looks as Prince Charming proposes," I'm going to cut you down and you will take me to whoever has my jewels and then, you're going to get my ring back."

The Thief shakes her head in refusal," Mm-mm. Why would I do that?"

Prince Charming answers," Because you don't want me to tell anyone who you really are..."

He then takes out a piece of paper.

The Thief stares at it, noticing that it's a wanted poster for Snow White, who the thief looks identical to.

Prince Charming finishes his sentence by threatening her," Snow White. Help me get my ring back, or I turn you over to the Queen's forces. And I have a feeling the Queen's not as "charming" as I am."

Snow White quietly complies," Well, I wouldn't want to stand in the way of your getting true love."

With that, Prince Charming swings his sword across the rope, cutting her down from the net.

Storybrooke. Granny's Diner

Inside Granny's Diner, Henry, Zatanna and Emma are seated down, happily eating their meals as Zatanna notices Emma's change of shirt.

" I've got to say, you look great in that." Zatanna compliments Emma, prompting her to say," Thanks, Henry gave it to me."

Realising something, Emma inquires," Hey, is this your mother's?"

Henry answers," She'll never notice."

Zatanna then asks," Where does she think you are, anyway?"

Henry answers," Playing Whac-A-Mole."

Zatanna inquires," Whac-A-Mole Huh? Couldn't you come up with something better like going to the movies or even the library?"

Henry answers," She wants to believe it, so she does."" Somehow I find that hard to believe." Emma remarks.

Just then, Mary Margaret enters the diner, causing Henry to whisper," She's here."

Zatanna looks up and she asks," Hey Mary. So how'd it go?"

Mary Margaret answers," He woke up."

The answer nearly causes Emma to spit out her cocoa before she looks up," What?"

Henry and Zatanna gives each other a high five as Henry smiles," I knew it."

Mary Margaret rephrases her sentence," I mean, he didn't "wake up" wake up, but he grabbed my hand."" What did the doctor say?" Emma inquires.

" That I imagined it, but I'm not crazy. I know it happened." Mary answers, prompting Henry to urge her," We have to go back. You have to read to him again."

Mary Margaret nods," Let's go."

Shocked, Emma objects," Wait, wait what?"

Zatanna says to Emma," It's worth a shot and Mary just proves it. So let's go."

Emma stares at her sister," You don't believe..."

" That he's Prince Charming?" Zatanna finishes her question before answering, " Who knows, maybe he is her Mister Right."

Emma rolls her eyes as she follows Mary, Henry and Zatanna out of the Diner.

The town hospital

Inside the hospital, the foursome walks along the hallway as Henry exclaims," You're right-he's waking up."

However, right at that moment, Sheriff Graham stops them," Henry, you should stay back."

Curious, Mary Margaret asks," What's going on? Is it John Doe? Is he okay?"

Graham answers," He's missing."

They look into the room, noticing that Regina is in John Doe's room.

As Regina sees them, she steps towards the door, walking outside and approaching them, questioning," What the hell are you doing here? And you..." She looks at Henry," I thought you were at the arcade. Now you're lying to me?"

Zatanna shakes her head," Oh no no no. He was at the arcade, I just called him here after telling him the news."

Regina looks at her," And why did you do that? It's none of his concern."

Zatanna then says," Well, technically he was there with Mary and the class yesterday and he met this John Doe so technically that does concern him."

Upon realising that, Regina nods in understanding," Hate to admit it but you're right on that part."

Pushing past their banter, Mary Margaret brings up a question to Graham," What happened to John Doe? Did someone take him?"

Graham replies," We don't know yet. His IVs were ripped out but there's no sign for sure there's a struggle."

Henry then asks Regina in am accusing tone," What did you do?"

Appalled at her son's accusation, Regina exclaims out, offended," You think I had something to do with this?"

Emma states, finding a point in the boy's words," It is curious that the mayor is here."

Regina looks at her, answering," I'm here because I'm his emergency contact."

" You know him?" Mary asks." I found him. On the side of the road years ago with no ID. I brought him here." Regina replies.

Dr. Whale rephrases her sentence," Mayor Mills saved his life."

Mary Margaret asks the doctor in concern," Will he be okay?"

" Okay?" Dr. Whale exclaims out,"!The man's been on feeding tubes for years on constant supervision. He needs to get back here right away or, quite honestly, "okay" might be a pipe dream."

Zatanna claps her hands," Well then, let's quit yapping and start looking."

Regina looks as Zatanna leaves, questioning to herself," Seriously?"

" My sister's got a point." Emma states as she prepares to leave, only for Regina to stop her,"
Just stay out of this, dear. And since I clearly can't keep you away from my son, I guess I'm just going to have to keep my son away from you. Enjoy my shirt, because that's all you're getting."

She then turns to Sheriff Graham, instructing him," Sheriff, find John Doe. You heard Dr. Whale. Time is precious."

Regina grabs onto Henry as she ushers the boy to leave the compound.

Graham then questions Dr. Whale," Doctor, how long between your rounds since you last saw him?"

Dr. Whale answers," Twelve hours or so."

Graham then states,"Then that's what we need to account for."

Everyone began heading to the security room.

Security Room

Walter, the hospital security guard, and Leroy, the hospital janitor stood together in the security room as Sheriff Graham inquires," You two were the only employees on the floor last night. And you saw nothing."

Walter shakes his head," Not a thing."

" Did anyone walk by?" Emma asks.

Leroy answers," I didn't see nothin'."

Graham turns to Mary and he asks," Miss Blanchard, was there anything unusual you saw during your trip with your class?"

Mary Margaret denies," I don't think so."

Emma stares at the footage and she points out," We're looking at the wrong tape. This is the ward where Henry's class put up decorations. If this was really the tape from last night, we'd see the banners the kids hung."

Leroy turns to Walter, calling him out," Tch, you fell asleep again."

" You selling me out?" Walter questioned out in betrayal as Leroy crosses his arms," I ain't getting fired for this."

" At least I don't drink on the job." Walter retorts.

Before their argument could escalate, Graham interjects," Gentlemen, enough. Where's the real tape?"

After switching the tape for the real one. The group watches as John Doe get up and walk out the door

Mary Margaret sighs out in relief," He walked out alone. He's okay."

" Four hours ago..." Emma then asks Leroy," Where does this door lead?"

" The woods." Leroy answers.

The Enchanted Forest

Prince Charming and Snow White are traveling through the forest together when the Prince notices a necklace around her neck with some kind of substance in a glass pouch, causing him to prove," I thought you weren't the jewelry type. What's that around your neck?"

" Don't worry about it." Was all Snow answers before Prince Charming swings his hand across, snatching the necklace from her neck just as Snow yells out," Careful! It's a weapon."

Prince Charming stares at her as if she were mad," Dust? What kind of weapon is dust?"

Snow White rephrases," Fairy dust."" I thought that was a good thing?" Charming asks, knowing that Fairies usually have a reputation of benevolent beings.

Snow White answers," When it comes from a good fairy. This stuff? Is deadly. It transforms the most fearsome of adversaries into a form that's easily squashed."

Prince Charming then ask," Then why didn't you use it on me?"

" Cause you're not worth it." Snow answers," It's very hard to come by. I'm saving it for a special someone."

Prince Charming realises what she meant," Ah, the Queen. You got a lot of anger there, don't you, Snow?"

Snow White held up the poster, staring at it in disgust as she spat," The charges on her posters are lies. It didn't stop her from sending her huntsman to rip out my heart."

" What happened?" Snow White explains," Well, not everyone is a soulless royal. He took pity on me and let me go. I've been hiding in the forest ever since. Trying to amass enough fortune to leave this place. Escape to another realm. Somewhere isolated. Where I can never be hurt."

Prince Charming remarks," Sounds lonely."

Snow White: No lonelier than an arranged marriage.

Prince Charming retorts," At least I don't prey on the innocent."" Up until now, I've only ever stolen from the Queen. I thought your carriage was one of hers. No one else ever uses that road." Snow says.

Prince Charming rubs his head," I took the scenic route."

Snow White shrugs," Well, lucky for me. All I'm doing, Charming, is what it takes to survive. She wants me dead."

Prince Charming then inquires," So, what did you do to incur that much wrath?"

Snow White bitterly answers," She blames me for ruining her life."

" Did you?"" Yes." Was all Snow answers as the pair crosses a river.

Snow then asks Charming," I'm thirsty. May I?"

Prince Charming nods in approval," Sure. Make it quick."

The pair kneels down, using their hands to scoop up water before pulling it close to their lips, taking a drink from the river.

While Prince Charming has his back turned, Snow White swings her arms downwards, hitting him before pushing him into the river.

As Charming is in the water, she roughly digs through the bag until she pulls out the pouch.

Snow White then runs back into the forest, sprinting non-stop until she found herself on the road.

What she saw causes her blood to run cold.

Surrounding her are the dark menacing armor of the Queen's Guards. Who drew their swords as they stood around the fugitive princess, surrounding her.

" Huh. Look who we found."

As the guards closes in, the leading guard continues," There's nowhere to hide. The Queen wants your heart."

He then pulls out a dagger, pointing it at Snow as he vows," And we're not going to disappoint her."

Storybrooke. Forest

Emma, Graham and Mary Margaret are in the scanning the woods, searching for John Doe.

Noticing Graham stopping, Emma asks," What is it?"

Graham answers," The trail runs out here."

Emma asks," You sure? Because I thought tracking was one of your skills."

Graham turns to look at her," Just give me a second. This is my world. I got it."" Right. Sorry." Emma apologises.

Curious, Mary Margaret asks," What does he mean, 'His world'? Isn't finding people your thing, too?"

Emma answers," Sure. Just, people I find usually run places like Vegas. Not a lot hit the woods."

Mary questions Emma, curiously," That's an interesting job - finding people. How'd you fall into it?"

Emma answers," Looking for people is just what I've done. As long as I can remember."

Mary Margaret interviews, " What made you start? Your parents? Henry told me that your... Th-that you were from a similar situation to his own. Did you ever find them?"

Emma shrugs," Depends who you ask."

Just then, the two heard a crack behind them,causing them to turn around, watching as Henry runs down a hill.

Alarmed Mary Margaret exclaims out," Henry!"

Henry asks," Did you find him yet?"

Emma answers," No, not yet. You shouldn't be here."

Henry insists," I can help. I know where he's going."" And where's that?" Henry looks at Mary Margaret, answering her question by pointing at his teacher," He's looking for you."

The Enchanted Forest.

Snow White grits her teeth as she was slammed roughly against a tree by a guard.

Another guard takes out a dagger and approaches her, raising it up as he orders his comrade," Hold her still."

The guard raises the dagger above Snow White's chest, preparing to strike when suddenly, he felt something sharp pierce into his neck.

The guard widens his eyes beneath his mask as he collapses onto the floor, dead.

The remaining Guards drew their weapons just as Prince Charming emerges from behind a tree, swinging his sword as he clashes and against another guard.

Snow White White runs towards the fallen guard's horse, aiming for the weapon on it only to be grabbed by another guard on horseback.

Prince Charming swings his blade downwards, dispatching the guard before turning around, watching the last guard riding on his horse, carrying Snow within his grasp.

Not wasting any time, Charming quickly takes a bow and an arrow and he aims before launching the arrow, shooting the guard off the horse.

As the guard fell off his horse, Prince Charming emerges from behind a tree and he jumps down, his sword clashing into the blade of the guard.

While Charming and the guard are locked in battle, Snow White runs towards the fallen guard's horse, which has a weapon, but she is grabbed by another guard on horseback.

Prince Charming swings his sword upwards, killing the guard he was fighting,

He looks, noticing the retreating guard and Snow White riding away.

He takes a bow and an arrow and he releases, sending the arrow piercing into the last surviving guard.

As Snow drops onto the floor followed by a heavy thud from the now dead guard, Charming rushes up to her, asking in concern,"
Are you alright?"

Snow White looks at him," You saved me."

Prince Charming sheepishly says," Seemed like the honorable thing to do. Are you ready?"" For what?"

Prince Charming answers," My jewels."

Snow White nods," Right, you've got a wedding to get to. The trolls I sold them to are just beyond the next ridge. We need to be careful."

Prince Charming laughs," What? Of trolls?"

Snow White looks at him," You've clearly never met one."

" Aren't they just little people?" Prince Charming inquires, causing Snow White to clarify his misconceptions, " You're thinking of dwarves. Show a little respect. They'll cut your hand off sooner than they'll shake it."

Prince Charming shrugs," Well, then let's get this over with."

" Yes, we've both got places to be. So, let's go." Snow agrees as Prince Charming lists," You have your lonely little corner of solitude to find?"

Snow White then adds," And you have a ring less fiancée to appease."

Storybrooke. Woods

Back in the woods, Emma, Graham, Henry and Mary Margaret and still searching for John Doe.

Henry then says to Mary," You're the one who woke him up. You're the last one he saw. He wants to find you!"

Mary Margaret shakes her head," Henry, it's not about me. I just... I think he's lost and confused. He's been in a coma a long time."

Henry insists," But he loves you! You need to stop chasing him, and let him find you."

Emma stops him, urging him," Kid. You need to go home. Where's your mom? She's going to kill me and then you...and then me again."

Henry explains," She dropped me at the house. Then, went right out."

" Well, we need to get you back immediately." Emma states, prompting Henry to scream out," No!"

" Guys!" Upon hearing Sheriff Graham shouting, the group rushes forward to where he shows them John Doe's hospital bracelet.

Horrified, Mary Margaret asks," Is that..."

" Blood." Emma answers, staring at the red liquid staining the bracelet.

Elsewhere

Deep in the woods, John Doe pants as he closes in onto the Toll Bridge.

He has no idea why, or how but something is urging him to go there.

As he is about to move, right at that moment, he heard a voice shouting at him," That's far enough!"

" That voice." Recognising the voice, John Doe turns around, looking just as Zatanna steps out of the covers of trees and briars.

Stepping back, John Doe questions," Who are you? What do you want?"

" To help you." Zatanna answers.

Grasping his head, John Doe winces in pain as Zatanna steps towards him, saying," This is a lot to process, I know. Please, just trust me and I swear I will make things better."

" How?" John Doe asks just as Zatanna explains," Look. We don't have much time. My sister and Mary are searching for you as we speak so if you want my help. You will do as I say."

John Doe thought for a while before he reluctantly asks," Alright. What should I do?"

The Enchanted Forest.

Prince Charming and Snow White come to a bridge on the back of horse.

They dismounts the steed and Snow White sends the horse away, explaining,"Trolls don't like horses. We walk from here. Follow me and keep quiet."

Prince Charming looks around, asking," Where are they?"

" Oh, they're here." Snow answers.

She drops a pile of gold coins on the edge of the bridge, stepping back just as several trolls then climb up the side of the bridge.

Charming widens his eyes in horror, shocked to see how terrifyingly large and ugly the trolls are.

Snow White assures Charming," It's fine. I know them."

Curious, one of the Trolls questions," Why're you here? I thought we were done."

Snow White answers," I want to make another trade."

The Troll refuses, pointing a finger at Charming as he says," I'm not talking in front of him. Who is this guy?"

" No, he's with me." Snow says only for the Troll to sarcastically remark," Oh, that's good. With you. That makes it all fine."

Snow White insists," He's no one. Look, I want to buy back the jewels I sold you."

" Who is he?" The troll interrogates as Snow White assures him," I said don't worry about it. Look, I'll give you back all your money. Just give me the ring. You can keep everything else."

Another troll takes out the pouch and goes to give it to Prince Charming as he thanks him," Thank you. We appreciate the help."

Realising something is wrong, the Troll growls," He's too eager. This is a setup."

Snow White shouts," It's not!" Just as The Troll roses out," He's a royal!"

The troll grabs onto Snow White just Prince Charming draws his sword, commanding out," Let her go!"

Snow White shouts at him," No!"

She turns to the troll grabbing her and she persuaded him," You can trust me. Look, you can trust me. If I wanted to set you up, I would have done it the first time."

The Troll however, refuses to humour her," The time for dealing is done. Seize him!"

The trolls takes Prince Charming's bag up and they pat him down.

They take the necklace of fairy dust and throws it aside, digging through until they found the wanted poster for Snow White.

The troll stares at it and it growls greedily," Snow White. Quite a reward. Take her."

The prince picks his sword off the ground and he sprung into action, attacking the trolls.

Distracted, the troll release it's grip off Snow White as she runs, listening just as Prince Charming urges her," Go! I'm right behind you."

Snow White runs, grabbing the fairy dust on the way as Prince Charming throws a kick, sending one of the trolls tumbling off the bridge.

Another troll throws a punch, striking Prince Charming down and the others drag him back.

Snow White doesn't notice and continues to flee towards a safe distance, calling out," Follow me! They don't know the forest like I do."

She turns to look around and realizes that the trolls still have the prince, gasping out upon realising that the trolls are about to kill him.

One of the trolls growls," Royal blood is the sweetest of all."

Before the Troll could take a bite, right at that moment, the troll disappears in a puff of smoke, shocking Prince Charming," Huh!"

BARUGHKKK!!!

The two remaining trolls let's out a loud roar, only for a second figure to swing her hand, sending a powerful blast of magic at them.

The impact of the blow sends the trolls tumbling off the bridge, falling into the abyss below.

" Are you two alright?" Both Snow and Charming looks, staring at a tall suited figure and a short feminine figure across them.

Prince Charming stammers," You... You saved me."

" No need to thank us." The girl smiles. Curious, Snow asks," Who are you?"

The man touched his daughter by her shoulder, introducing himself," My apologies, allow me to introduce myself. I am Giovanni Zatara, the greatest magician of all time and this is my daughter, Zatanna."

" Hi." Zatanna waves at them.

Zatara then says to Charming," Anyway, we were tasked to bringing you back. So if you would be so kind to follow us."

Prince Charming points at Snow and he asks Zatara," Then what about her?"

Zatara looks at her and he answers," Yes. I know her. Snow White, the wanted fugitives."

Snow backs away in fear, as Charming stood protectively in front of her, saying," Hey! If you want her you're gonna have to go through me!"

However, Zatara assures him," I wasn't finished. I was tasked to bring you back by the King but no one asked me to take her in.

Flabbergasted, Snow asks," You're not?"

Zatara nods," I remembered everything about you Snow. And I can assure you we have no love for the Queen. So please, just leave and we won't tell anyone about you."

Confused, Snow asks," Why are you doing this?"

Zatara answers," Because we were friends of your father once. We know that the Queen killed him and to honor his dying wishes, we will do everything we can to protect you."

Zatara then steps back, saying to the two," You two can say your goodbyes but we better makes this quick before the trolls comes back."

Prince Charming looks at Snow and he asks," So I guess this is goodbye then."

Snow White nods as Prince Charming thanks her," Thank you."

Snow White shrugs," Anyway, how could I let Prince Charming die?"

Prince Charming insists," I told you I have a name. It's James."

Prince Charming then hands her the gold and he sheepishly says," So...well, you probably want this."

Snow White nods," Right, the gold. Thank you. And, um, you can't get married without this."

She gives him back the pouch with his jewels and the ring.

He takes out the ring, commenting out," Ah. I know-not your style."

Snow White remarks," Well, there's only one way to find out."

She tries on the ring by slipping it through her middle finger, looking at it before commenting out," Yeah, not me at all. I'm sure your fiancée will love it."

She gives the ring back as Prince Charming says," Yeah. Yeah, if you need more, you can have the rest. The ring is all I require."

Snow White shakes her head," Oh, no. I'm good, thanks. We both got what we wanted."

Prince Charming rubs the back of his head," Well, wherever you're going, be careful. If...if you need anything..."

" You'll find me." Snow finishes his sentence as he vows," Always."

Snow White smirks," I almost believe that."
" Well, goodbye, Snow White."" Goodbye, Prince Charming."

Offended, Prince Charming says," I told you - it's James."

Snow White shakes her head, cheekily saying," Nah, still like Charming better."

James smiles as he turns around, following Zatara and Zatanna out of the bridge.

Storybrooke. Woods

The four are still combing the woods, when all of a sudden, they heard a familiar voice calling out in the distance.

" Help! Someone! Anyone!"

Mary Margaret pauses," Did you hear that?"" That sounds like it's coming from the Toll Bridge." Graham points out and the four rushes towards the direction of the bridge.

Upon reaching there, what they saw causes their eyes to widen in shock.

Kneeling in the water is Zatanna, cradling the unconscious body of John Doe.

" Oh my god! Oh my god! Oh my god!" Mary rushes towards Zatanna as Graham pulls out his phone, calling the hospital," I need an ambulance! At the old Toll Bridge, as soon as possible."

As Graham is busy contacting the hospital, Mary, Emma and Henry closes in as Zatanna shouts," He's not breathing!"

Shaking her head, Mary Margaret says," No, no, no, no, no! No, no, no! He won't die. I won't let him!"

Emma assures her," It's going to be okay." At the same time, Graham informs them," Help's coming."

Mary Margaret leans in as Zatanna moves to the side, begging the unconscious John Doe," Come back to us. Come back to me."

She starts by pumping his chest repeatly before planting her mouth onto his.

When she puts her mouth on his, right at that moment, he woke up, startling Mary.

" WHOAAA!!!" Mary screams out in shock as she falls back into the water.

John Doe smiles at her and he says," You saved me."

Smiling, Henry cheers out," She did it. She did it! She woke him up."

Emma smiles," Yeah, kid. She did."

John Doe thanks her," Thank you."

Mary Margaret looks at him, inquiring out," Wait a minute, you weren't unconscious weren't you?"

John Doe smirks as he points at Zatanna, saying," It was her idea. She planned this."

Blushing, Mary slaps Zatanna across her shoulder as she scolds the magician," How dare you?!"

Zatanna laughs out in amusement, prompting Emma to chuckle and Henry to giggle.

Even Graham is stifling a laugh.

Calming down, Mary looks at John Doe and she asks him," Are you okay?"

John Doe looks away from her and he whispers," I don't know."

Mary Margaret assures him," It's okay. You're going to be okay."

The town hospital.

Later, John Doe is lying on a bed as the Nurses and Doctors brought him in for recovery.

" Watch your back. Coming through!" One of the Nurses shouts as Dr. Whale adds," We got it from here."

The five watches through the outside glass door as he is being treated by doctors.

At that moment, a woman resembling Princess Abigail bursts into the room where John Doe is being treated, rushing to his side as she cries out," David! David, is that you?"

" Excuse me, ma'am?" Dr. Whale attempts to usher her out as he says," Ma'am, you can't be in here. Please, you can't be here right now."

Watching the commotion in the room, Zatanna remarks," Okay. I'm lost here."

Mary Margaret agrees," Who is that?"

" His wife." Upon hearing that, both Henry and Zatanna jumps back in shock, looking back only to see Regina standing behind them.

" Oh, it's you." Zatanna sighs out as Regina shakes her head.

" Come with me." She instructs.

As Kathryn and David are in the room together. Emma, Henry, Mary Margaret and Zatanna stood outside David's room as Regina explains," His name is David Nolan. And that's his wife, Kathryn. And the joy on her face, well, it's put me in quite the forgiving mood."

She then turns to Henry, growling at him," We'll talk about your insubordination later. Do you know what insubordination means? It means you're grounded."

Just then, Kathryn exits David's room, thanking the group," Thank you. Thank you for finding my David."

Mary Margaret shakes her head in confusion," Um, I-I don't understand. You didn't...you didn't know that he was here in a coma?"

Kathryn answers," A few years ago, David and I were not getting along. It was my fault, I know that now. I was difficult and unsupportive. I told him if he didn't like things, he could leave. And he did. And I didn't stop him. It was the worst mistake I ever made."

Emma inquires," You didn't go look for him?"

Kathryn explains," I assumed he'd left town all this time. And now I know why I never heard from him. Now I get to do what I've wanted to do forever - say I'm sorry. Now we get a second chance."

Forcing a smile, Mary Margaret exclaims," That's wonderful."

At that moment, Dr. Whale enters the room and he says," Well, it's something of a miracle."

" He's okay?" Kathryn asks.

" Ah, physically, he's on the mend, um, his memory is another issue. It may take time, if at all." Dr. Whale answers.

Mary Margaret asks," What brought him back?"

Dr. Whale answers, looking as confused as everyone else," That's the thing. There's no explanation. Something just clicked in him."

Emma theorises," He just got up and decided to go for a stroll?"

Dr. Whale replies," He woke up and he was delirious and his first instinct was to go find something, I guess."

" Someone." Zatanna corrects him.

Kathryn asks," Can I see him?"

Dr. Whale nod," Yeah, of course."

Kathryn goes back into David's room as Regina grabs Henry by the arm, commanding him,"!Henry, let's go."

As Regina and Henry leaves, Zatanna puts her hand on Mary, assuring her," Don't believe them. You're the one he was looking for."

" Zatanna..." Mary whispers as Zatanna shakes her head," I'm not kidding."

Mary Margaret says to her," Look Zatanna, I appreciate the sentiment but I guess it's not meant to be."

Zatanna stood silent before she notices Emma chasing after Regina, prompting her to follow.

Emma catches up to Regina and Henry, who are at the entrance of the hospital, calling out," Madam Mayor!"

Regina looks back, instructing Henry," Wait by the car."

Henry leaves as Regina steps towards Emma and Zatanna.

Regina growls at the two," Miss Swan, I let you off the hook back there. Don't press it."

Emma spoke, doubtful about the whole process," I'm sorry, but Mrs. Nolan? Kind of feels like her story could be a load of crap. All this time, there's a John Doe lying around in a coma and nobody puts it in the news, nobody goes looking. Something's not right here."

Regina spat," Well, what else would make sense to you? Why would Miss Nolan lie? Do you think I cast a spell on her?"

" Yes..." Zatanna quickly shuts up after receiving a dirty look from Regina.

Emma then states," I think it's rather strange you've been his emergency contact all these years and you only found her now."

Regina explains," Well, this town is bigger than you know. It's entirely possible to get lost here. It's entirely possible for bad things to happen."

Zatanna raises an eyebrow," And just when it's convenient you manage to solve the mystery?"

Regina haughtily say," Thanks to you. That tape you found was a stroke of genius. So, we went back and looked at past tapes. Turns out Mr. Doe's been talking in his sleep. He's been calling out for a Kathryn. After that, it wasn't hard to put the pieces together. And here I thought you and Mary Margaret would be pleased. True love won out. So bask in the moment, dear. Were it not for you two, they would have lived their lives completely alone. That's why I'm willing to forgive your incessant rudeness. Because all this has reminded me of something oh-so very important. How grateful I am to have Henry. Because not having someone? Well, that's the worst curse imaginable."

The town hospital.

Outside of David's room, Mary Margaret watches as David and Kathryn hugs each other.

She looks down to her hand and distractedly fiddles with her ring.

Mary Margaret's Apartment

Back at her apartment, Mary Margaret is sitting at home.

Right at that moment, there is a knock on the door.

Mary Margaret steps towards it, opening just to see Emma and Zatanna outside carrying their bags.

" Oh. Zatanna. Emma." Mary greets as Emma sheepishly smiles," Sorry. Just want to bring in a few things."

" Alright!" Everyone smiles as Zatanna sings out," Storybrooke Roommates, let's see what they do today hey!"