Storybrooke, Present, Storybrooke Harbour

The ship docks at the harbor and Captain Hook and Cora climb off the ship.

Captain Hook then says to Cora as he bids her farewell," Well, my dear Cora, this is where we should part ways. Thanks you for... everything. It's time for me to skin my crocodile."

Captain Hook walks off only for Cora to magically teleport from behind him to in front of him

Captain Hook freezes in place as Cora tells him," You might want to rethink this."

" We had a deal. Get out of my way." Captain Hook growls only for Cora to say," Believe it or not, I'm doing you a favor."

Captain Hook angrily snarls," By preventing my vengeance?"

" Ask yourself how I'm doing that." Cora says to which Captain Hook replies," By using your Dark Magic."

Cora nods," Exactly. Magic is here, and that makes matters a bit more complicated. If you go off half-cocked after an empowered Rumplestiltskin, do you know what'll happen?"

Realising she is right, Captain Hook looks away, a troubled look on his face upon realizing that he nearly challenged a full powered Rumplestiltskin and Cora states," So you do. Good."

At that moment, a fisherman approaches the pair and he greets them," Hey. You folks need anything? Tackle shop don't open until morning, but if you want to go out and try and snare some of New England's finest pescetarian creatures, I'd be happy to open early for ya."

Captain Hook smiles and he refuses his offer," No, thank you. We're fine."

The fisherman then notices the Jolly Roger and he compliments it, impressed by the craftsmanship," It's a fine vessel you got there. When'd you get in?"

" What vessel?" Cora asked as the fisherman points," Why, that one right..."

Before he could finish his sentence, Cora makes the ship magically disappear, causing him to compliment her," Hey, that's a neat trick. You some kind of magician back in our land?"

Cora simply uses her magic to transform the fisherman into a fish.

Captain Hook kicks the fish into the water with his foot and he asks Cora," What did you do with my ship?"

" I hid it from prying eyes. For what we both want to do, we need the element of surprise." Cora answers before asking,"Now you ready to listen to me?"

Captain Hook relents," Go on, Your Majesty. What now?"

Cora smiles as she offers her hand to Captain Hook," Let's go have a little look at this Storybrooke. Shall we?"

The Blanchard Loft

At the Blanchard loft, David and Mary Margaret lie in bed kissing each other as they are busy making love.

David chuckles as he asks," What are you thinking?"

Mary Margaret smiles as she remarks out," Oh, that it's good to be back.

David nods," Yeah."

" Uh-huh" Mary Margaret nods back.

David: And what are you really thinking?

Mary Margaret: Twenty-eight years is too long to wait between...

At that moment, the door opens and David and Mary Margaret hears

Henry's voice from the door," Hey, guess what. Taco shells were on sale."

" Apparently, tacos not a big item in the Enchanted..." Emma, Henry and Zatanna stops as they found Mary Margaret and David lying in bed, covered in a blanket as

Henry asks them," What are you guys still doing in bed? It's the middle of the afternoon.

Mary Margaret quickly answers, not wanting to let the young boy know what they are really doing," The trip back was tiring, and I needed to rest."

" And I needed to... help her... rest." David awkwardly adds.

Zatanna realizes that things are getting awkward and she grabs Henry," Uh, let's-let's go make the tacos Henry. We have to make a lot because there's gonna be a ton of people at Granny's welcome back party tonight."

As Zatanna brings Henry into the kitchen, Mary Margaret and David faces Emma and she whispers to her, embarassed," We thought you were gonna be back later."

Emma whispers back," Yeah, well, we weren't, so maybe next time you could put a tie on the door or send a text or..."

Emma pauses, feeling rather embarassed seeing her parents making out and she says to them dismissively, " You know what? I'm...I'm gonna go make some tacos."

As Emma leaves and goes to the kitchen, David turns to Mary Margaret, chuckling," It's impressive that we can still provide her with a few traumatic childhood memories at this stage of the game."

They both laugh as David says to Mary Margaret," Come on."

The pair then get out of bed.

The Enchanted Forest, Past, Dark Forest

Deep in the forest. Snow White is running and trips over a rock.

As Snow White tries to get up, at the moment, The Evil Queen arrives on her horse and dismounts, questioning her," Leaving the battle so soon?"

Snow White looks back and she says to her defiantly," The battle's over, Regina. Our army is too great. You can't win."

" Well, that all depends on your definition of victory." The Evil Queen says.

Snow White faces her, unintimidated and she makes her offer," I offer you parley to negotiate the terms of your surrender."

The Evil Queen laughs out," My surrender? Fair enough. My terms are quite simple... Your death."

However, before The Evil Queen can attack, Snow White shouts," Now!"

At the moment, Zatara appears, using a magical lasso to wrap around The Evil Queen.

The Evil Queen struggles, finding herself unable to break free on her bonds as she stares at Snow White, anger in her eyes," It was all a trap."

Snow White simply says to her," You should've surrendered when I gave you the chance."

Prince Charming approaches alongside Zatanna and he says to The Evil Queen," We knew you couldn't resist going after Snow. And now because of your bloodlust, the kingdom is ours. Your reign of evil is over."

Storybrooke, Present, Granny's Diner

At Granny's diner, a welcome back party for Mary Margaret, Emma and Zatanna is being thrown.

Zatanna sat at the bar as Henry sips a hot cocoa, amazed as he asks about Kanna," Wait, another version of Red Riding Hood exists?"

Zatanna nods," That's right Henry. She comes from a land far from the one Ruby comes from but is still Red Riding Hood none the less."

" What do you call her?" Henry asks and Zatanna replies," She tells us to call her Kanna. Which on the bright side, helps us not get confused with Ruby."

At the same time, Ruby is telling Mary Margaret," I wasn't worried a bit."

Mary Margaret smiles," I can tell."

Ruby then asks Mary Margaret," By the way, what was that about another Red Riding Hood in the Enchanted Forest?"

" You mean Kanna? Well Zatanna met her and an explorer called Milo when we were separated. She comes from a distant land where different versions of us exists. She helped solved a case involving her version of Cinderella."

Ruby looks at Ingrid who is chatting with Kathryn, not knowing whether to tell her about the other Cinderella.

Dr. Hopper says to Emma in relief," Oh, we all missed you."

Emma nods, taking a taco as she says," Tacos. I cannot tell you the relief of cooking something that I didn't have to kill first."

Granny steps in and she agrees," Don't I know it. Meatloaf back home? What a bitch."

David then holds up a glass as he began addressing to everyone in the diner,

" I just wanted to, uh, thank you all for joining us tonight. Mary Margaret and I, we have a saying, that we will always find each other, and while I believe that with all my heart, I'd like you all to raise your glasses and join me when I say, here's to not having to look for a while. To Mary Margaret, Zatanna and Emma."

Right after a toast was made for Zatanna, Emma and Mary Margaret, at that moment, the door opens and Regina enters holding a casserole, apologizing to everyone," Sorry I'm late."

The diner fell silent as Leroy picks up a knife and points at Regina, questioning out," What is she doing here?"

" I invited her." Emma says.

Zatanna then goes up to Emma and she says to her," Hey sis, can we talk? Family meeting."

Zatanna grabs Emma's arm, bringing her to where Mary Margaret and David is standing so the four can have a discussion.

As the four stands together, Mary Margaret questions Regina's presence," Emma, what are you thinking?"

Emma explains," We're celebrating today, because of Regina. She helped us get home. No matter what she did in the past, we owe her our thanks now."

" Didn't you think to tell us about it?" David asks to which Emma replied," I did, but you two were a little busy this afternoon."

" Emma! She tried to kill us, yesterday." Mary Margaret exclaims but Emma disagrees," No, she didn't. She's trying to change for Henry. He believes in her, and right now that's enough for me. I couldn't have changed if I wasn't given a chance, so... she gets one, too."

Emma, Zatanna, Mary Margaret and David watches Henry go up to Regina and Zatanna says to Emma," I hope you know what you are doing."

Henry smiles as he says to his mother," I'm glad you came."

Regina smiles back," Me, too."

She then turns to Leroy, holding up the casserole and says," Oh, I made lasagna."

Leroy stares at it and he sarcastically questions," What's the secret ingredient? Poison?"

" Red pepper flakes. Gives it some kick." Regina angrily replies.

Later

Soon, Emma notices Regina leaving Granny's Diner and she runs after her, asking," Archie made a cake. You don't want to stay for a piece?"

Regina dismisses her," I'm fine. Thank you."

" Okay." Emma nods and Regina thanks her again," Thank you."

" You just said that." Emma says and Regina adds," F...For inviting me."

Emma said," Henry wanted it. I'm glad you guys got to spend some time together."

Regina agrees," Me, too. I'd like to see him more. Maybe you'd consider letting him stay over some time. I have his room just... just waiting for him."

" Ah. I'm...I'm not sure that's best." Emma says, hesitant about this to which Regina sarcastically reply," Because you know so much about parenting in the five minutes you've been with him. Talk to David, at least he took care of him while you were away, like I did, during the ten years you were away the first time."

" Okay. Thanks for coming." Emma says haughtily and Regina quickly stops her," No. Wait I'm sorry. I..."

Emma turns around and Regina apologizes," Emma, I'm...I'm sorry. Snapping at you-I shouldn't have done that. Will you accept my apology?

Emma sighs and she says to Regina," Okay. You're right. Archie said you were trying to change, and, well, you are."

" Dr. Hopper said I was trying?" Regina questions and Emma explains," He said you came to see him, that you're trying not to use magic, that you're trying to be a better person. You understand, I was hesitant to invite you. I asked him, and he thought it was a good idea."

Regina smiles," Thank you it was. I should be going."

Emma watches as Regina turns and walks home.

As Regina is walking home, she is unaware of the presence of Captain Hook and Cora who are on a building rooftop watching her.

Captain Hook turns to Cora and he asks," Well, is she broken?"

Cora simply shakes her head," Not yet."

Storybrooke Docks

The next day at the Storybrooke Docks, Dr. Hopper is walking Pongo and when he runs into Regina.

Dr. Hopper greets her with a pleasant smile on his face," Beautiful day, isn't it, Regina?"

However, Dr. Hopper's greeting was met with a rude reply from Regina," Why should I answer you, bug?"

Dr. Hopper stares at her, confused as he says," Because I'm making friendly conversation."

" That you'll just repeat to anyone with an ear." Regina angrily accuses him," You told Ms. Swan about our sessions."

Dr. Hopper exhales out and he tells Regina," I was simply trying to help you."

" By betraying my trust?' Regina questions back and Dr. Hopper stammers," I...I mentioned only that you had come to see me as an example of your commitment to change."

Regina tells him," I came to you in confidence. How am I supposed to prove to people I've changed when you're there to chirp in their ears and remind them of my past?"

Dr. Hopper explains to her," I said nothing specific. I would never betray the doctor-patient confidentiality."

As Dr. Hopper and Regina are arguing, Ruby is jogging from behind when she notices what is happening, approaching the pair as Regina reminds Dr. Hopper," Doctor? Doctor? Need I remind you got your PhD from a curse?"

Just then, Ruby reaches them, questioning what is going on," Hey. Is everything okay here?"

" Private conversation. Go take yourself for a walk." Regina snarkily remarks, prompting Ruby to leave.

Dr. Hopper assures Regina," I can be trusted. I assure you."

" You're lucky I've changed." Regina states.

The Enchanted Forest, Past, War Council Room

A war council is taking place with the people involved including Snow White, Prince Charming, Zatara, Zatanna, Ruby, Granny, Jiminy Cricket, The Seven Dwarfs, Blue Fairy, Geppetto and Pinocchio.

Jiminy Cricket says to the group," I fear the Queen will never change. We must dispense justice."

Prince Charming agrees," Agreed. What are our options?"

Grumpy takes an axe and he growls," How about giving me five minutes alone with her and my axe? She's still restrained, right?"

Blue Fairy nods," Yes. But the magic that we used to capture her will only keep her powerless for a short while."

" How about banishing her to another realm?" Granny suggests only for Jiminy Cricket to object," We can't. It would be unconscionable to condemn another realm to the suffering that we've endured."

Red Riding Hood agrees," Jiminy's right. She's our problem, and we have to deal with her."

Zatara then adds," And besides, what realm could we even send her? How would we know if the natives there have the means to restrain her?"

Prince Charming then addresses to the council," And only one thing is certain... As long as the Queen lives, the kingdom is in danger."

Snow White stares at Prince Charming and she asks," Are you saying..."

Prince Charming nods," Yes. We must kill the Queen. Thank you all."

With that, the council leaves as Snow White stays with Prince Charming.

" Are you sure this is what we must do?" Snow White questions and Prince Charming replies," What choice do we have? As long as she draws breath, she will come after us, after you."

" There's always a choice. You stopped me from killing her once. Took an arrow to save her. Why is this different?" Snow White asks and Prince Charming clarifies that situation from the past," I took that arrow to save your life, not hers. That was an assassination. This is an execution. If we don't stop her now, there's no telling what she'll live to do."

Outside, Zatara and Zatanna walks along the halls and upon noticing Zatara's serious expression, Zatanna asks her father," Father? What's wrong?"

Zatara sighs and he says to Zatanna," I do wish we wouldn't need to resort to this."

Storybrooke, Present, Dr. Hopper's Office

Dr. Hopper is at his seat reading some documents when he hears a knock on the door.

Dr. Hopper gets up and he opens the door, finding Regina standing outside.

" I know it's late, but I was hoping we can talk." Regina says and Dr. Hopper quickly invites her in," Sure. Come on in."

As Regina entires, Pongo starts barking at her and Dr. Hopper shushes his dog," Hush, Pongo."

Dr. Hopper goes over to his file cabinet as he says to Regina," You know Regina. I know how hard it is. Real change can often be...a struggle."

" I couldn't agree more." Dr. Hopper stops and he turns around, asking," Regina, is there something..."

All of a sudden, Regina began grabbing him by the neck, strangling him.

Pongo starts barking at Regina only for her to use her magic to stun the dog.

Using her magic, Regina then chokes the life out of Dr. Hopper, killing him.

With the deed done, Regina walks out his office and proceeds home.

In the alleyway, purple smoke appears and Regina is revealed to actually be Cora in disguise.

Granny's Diner

The next morning. Emma, Zatanna and Henry are having breakfast.

Henry then asks Emma," So, besides meeting the husband of an Atlantian Queen and another version of Red Riding Hood, what was it like—over there?"

" Well, let's see." Emma ponders and she continues," There were ogres, the dead rising, people trying to kill us. And...more..ogres?"

Henry beams at the story," Awesome."

" Kid, we gotta work on your sense of awesome." Emma says as Zatanna chuckles.

Emma then says," Come on. It's time for school. I'll walk you to the school bus."

" It's okay. I can go on my own." Henry says but Emma tells him," I know that you can, that doesn't mean that you should."

Zatanna persuades Emma," Come on Emma, he's a big kid now. And besides, he has done it before."

Emma says to Zatanna," Yes, but things are different now. I'm walking him, because that's what mothers do, and it's time I should start acting like one."

Outside Granny's Diner

As the trio leaves the diner, at the moment, a rattled Pongo runs up to Zatannaprompting her to greet him," Hey, Pongo."

Pongo doesn't stop barking and Zatanna tries to calm him down," Okay okay, what is it boy?"

Emma and Henry looks down and Emma looks around, realizing that Dr. Hopper is nowhere near his pet," Hey wait a second, where's Archie?"

Suddenly, Ruby rushes out from the Diner to Pongo, listening to his bark before she turns to the trio with a worried look on her face," Zatanna, Emma, Something's wrong."

Zatanna face turns grim and she turns to Emma who then says to Henry," You know what? 11 is old enough to walk to the bus stop. I'll pick you up later."

" Okay." Henry obediently nods and he leaves to go to school.

Pongo runs off, leading Zatanna, Ruby and Emma follow him to back Dr. Hopper's office.

Dr. Hopper's Office

" Archie? Archie?" Emma knocks the door but receives no answer as Zatanna and Ruby looks at each other.

Zatanna then looks at the door knob, grabs it and turns, seeing the door open and she remarks," That's odd, the door's not locked at all."

Zatanna then pulls the door open and she gasps out," Oh God no!"

" What do you see?" Emma looks in and she exclaims," Oh, hell."

" What? What is it?" Ruby asks and Emma replies to her with a grim look on her face," Archie."

Emma and Zatanna brings Ruby inside and upon seeing the lifeless body of Dr. Hopper,

Ruby covers her mouth in horror," No. No."

Emma kneels over Dr. Hopper's body, questioning out," Who would do this?"

Ruby remembers a meeting that took place yesterday and she answers," I think I know."

The Enchanted Forest, Past, Evil Queen's Prison Cell

The Evil Queen sits alone in her prison cell when the prison guard says to her," You have a visitor."

The Evil Queen turns around, seeing the Valet outside her cell and she goes up to him," Daddy."

The Valet sadly apologizes to his daughter," This is all my fault. I failed you as a father. I should have done more to protect you. Can you ever forgive me, child?"

The Evil Queen shakes her head, saying to him while crying," There's no need. How could I blame the one I love most? The only one to stand by me to the end."

The Valet says to her," It doesn't have to be the end."

" Snow and her Prince seem rather determined to make it so." The Evil Queen says sadly and the Valet begs," Show them regret for what you've done, the pain you've caused. Show them you can change. They will spare you. Just give them a reason. I beg of you."

Storybrooke, Present, Storybrooke Sheriff Department

Soon, Regina is sitting in the Interrogation room.

Emma and David enter while Zatanna and Mary Margaret watches the glass.

As Emma and David sits down, Regina addresses the father and daughter pair," Glad to see the sheriff's station's now a family business. Why am I here?"

Emma quickly cuts to the chase," You know why you're here. Because of Archie."

" Oh, it's now against the law to get into an argument with someone?" Regina remarks out sarcastically only for

David to add," It is if you go to their office later that night and kill 'em."

Upon hearing about Archie's death, Regina sat completely shocked," Archie's dead?"

David isn't convinced," Stop it, Regina. Ruby saw you going into his office last night."

" Then she's lying. I was home all evening." Regina shot back defensively.

She then turns to Emma and she says to her," After everything I've done to change, to win Henry back, why would I toss it all away now? And if I did, and I was going to kill Archie, you would never know it. The fact that he's dead and you "caught" me shows sloppiness."

" You've been caught before." David recounts before he turns to Emma, trying to persuade her,
" Come on, Emma. Who do you think is lying Ruby or her? She's incapable of change, no matter how many times we've given her the chance. Why should this time be any different?"

The Enchanted Forest, Past, Court Yard

It was the The Evil Queen's public execution, The Evil Queen is tied up to a pole ready to be executed.

Jiminy Cricket flies up to The Evil Queen and he addresses," Regina, this is your opportunity to meet your end with a clear conscience. Do you have any last words?"

The Evil Queen nods," Yes. Yes, I do."

Jiminy Cricket moves back as The Evil Queen speaks out to the crowd," I know I'm being judged for my past, a past where I've caused pain, a past where I've inflicted misery, a past where I've...even brought death. When I—look back at everything I've done, I want you all to know what I feel, and that is...regret. Regret that I was not able to cause more pain...inflict more misery, and bring about more death. And above all else, with every ounce of my being, I regret that I was not able to kill...Snow White!"

Prince Charming angrily commands," Arrows!"

The knights load their arrows and one of them uses a blind foe to wrap it around The Evil Queen's eyes.

" Take your aim." Prince Charming commands as the knights aim at the Queen before Prince Charming shouts," Fire!"

The knights releases their arrows, shooting them right towards The Evil Queen.

Suddenly, Snow White stands up and she unexpectantly screams," Stop!"

The Blue fairy quickly uses wands to stop the arrows with her magic as Zatara, Zatanna, The Seven Dwarves, Red Riding Rood and Granny looks in surprise.

Prince Charming exclaims out," Snow."

" This is not the way." Snow White declares out and she walks away, leaving Prince Charming to call out to her," Snow."

As she walks away still, Prince Charming then orders his knights," Take her back to her cell."

He then says to Zatara," I want you and Zatanna to go with them in case she tries anything."

With that, Prince Charming dashes after Snow White.

Storybrooke, Present, Storybrooke Sheriff Department

Outside the Interrogation room, Emma, Zatanna, David and Mary Margaret are having a meeting about Regina's fate.

Mary Margaret then asks," So what do we do with her now?"

" Lock her up." David suggest only for Emma to object," We can't lock her up, because she didn't do it."

David stares at Emma in disbelief," You really believe her?"

" I watched her when we told her Archie was dead. She didn't know." Emma defends Regina.

Mary Margaret says to Emma," Emma, I know that you want to believe that Regina can change for Henry, but..."

Emma argues," I know what I saw. Look at her in there. The old Regina would've reduced this building to ashes. That's a woman who wants to change. She just wants everyone else to see it. I know that look. I know her. I believe her."

" With all due respect, you don't know her like we do." David snaps and Emma says to him," Maybe that's the problem. I know in your kingdom, she was the Evil Queen, but here, she's Regina. And I'm still the sheriff, and I say she's innocent until proven guilty."

Mary Margaret then asks her," So...uh, what do you suggest we do?"

" Let her go." Emma answers which shocks David," Emma, she..."

Zatanna then jumps in," We'll do it Emma's way. Since I too have magic, I'll go back and find out what I can sense, see whether that is really her doing if she was using magic. You guys remembered. Me and my father have fought Regina before so I would know if that really was her."

David then considers and he sighs," Alright fine. But we will have to keep watch in case she tries anything."

Mary Margaret then volunteers," I will stake out around Regina's place. Keep her in check. You three can go find some clues."

" Alright." David then turns to Emma and Zatanna," Let's go you two."

The Enchanted Forest, Past, War council room

Prince Charming and Snow White stood around alone in the War Council Room and Prince Charming questions Snow White's decision," Snow. I thought we agreed what had to be done. Instead you show the Queen mercy? She doesn't deserve it. You heard her. She's completely unrepentant."

Snow White then states," What I heard was a woman who didn't want to appear weak in her final moments."

Prince Charming reminds her," I've seen her kill. I've seen her terrorize. Every moment I've seen of her has been one of evil."

" Exactly." Snow White argues," That you've seen. But I knew her before. I knew her when she was good. She saved my life when I was a little girl."

Prince Charming says to her," That was years ago."

" She changed before. Why can't she change back?" Snow White questions back, causing Prince Charming to scoff out in disbelief," You can't be serious. You want to rehabilitate the Queen?"

Snow White says," Maybe showing her mercy is the first step."

Prince Charming warns her," But if you fail, the entire safety of the kingdom is at stake. We cannot take that risk."

" You're so sure of her black soul? Sure enough to kill? Because there's no going back from killing." Snow White says to which Prince Charming relents," If you think this is the right thing to do, then it's what we shall do. But know that your path is one that we cannot come back from either."

The Queen's Execution Site

Snow White stares at the wood block the Queen was tied to and Rumplestiltskin appears behind her, " My, my. Aren't we troubled, dearie?"

Snow White turns around, startled as she asks," Rumplestiltskin. What brings you here?"

Rumplestiltskin answers," You have to ask? I came to witness the Queen's execution. Even had my heart set on a wee souvenir. It's all very disappointing."

Snow White states to Rumplestiltskin," I won't apologize for sparing her life. Not when there's a chance she might change."

Rumplestiltskin giggles at the motion, asking her in a sing-songy fashion," Regina redeemed... what a novel thought. And...um...how do you plan to accomplish such an impressive feat?"

Snow White sighs," I don't even know if it's possible. I'm probably just fooling myself."

" Maybe you need someone to show you if it is possible." Rumplestiltskin says, causing Snow White to ask," What do you mean?"

Rumplestiltskin answers," Simple. I provide you with a test to help determine whether the Queen can truly change."

Snow White however, isn't convinced," Why would I trust you when I know you want the Queen dead? You never make a deal without a price."

" Maybe I just want her alive." Rumplestiltskin says, causing Snow White to remark skeptically," That I doubt."

Rumplestiltskin simply giggles," Question my motives all you like, dearie, but they shall remain mine. What is yours now is opportunity. I can help you. Do we have a deal?"

Storybrooke, Present, Dr. Hopper's Office.

David looks through Dr. Hopper's filing cabinet. Emma and Zatanna are seated looking for other evidence.

David opens a file, noticing nothing inside and he remarks," Ah. Regina's file... it's empty."

Zatanna looks around and she says," I don't believe it..."

David asks," What is it?"

" The magic here is faint but I can sense a bit of Regina though there are some unknown elements with it." Zatanna answers.

Emma however, isn't gonna stop," I promise we'll find whoever really did this."

David looks at Emma and he says," Isn't it time you admit we already have? Regina had a fight with Archie, Ruby saw her outside last night, and now her file is empty. That's...that's a lot of evidence."

" Maybe that's the point." Emma said, prompting David to ask," What do you mean?"

Emma explains," Well, I don't know how it is in fairy tale land, but in the real world, it's usually hard to find evidence. But this has been way too easy, unless someone wants us to find evidence."

" So you think she was framed?" Zatanna asks and Emma answers, remembering what happened to Mary Margaret," Well, it wouldn't be the first time that happened in this town."

" Who would want to frame her?" David wonders.

Zatanna replies to David," Well, that's going to be a pretty long list, you and Mary Margaret included. No offense David."

Emma nods," Yeah. But there's only one name on that list that would resort to killing to get what they want."

Mr. Gold Pawnbroker & Antiquities Dealer.

Mr. Gold and Belle are seated down about to have sandwiches.

" Oh, well, that looks delicious. Thank you very much, Belle." Mr. Gold thanks Belle.

Just then, the Door bell jingles. Emma, Zatanna and David enter and upon seeing them, Mr. Gold greets the trio," Ah. Nothing warms the heart more than a family reunited. I see you made a speedy recovery Ms. Zatara."

Emma cuts to the chase," We know that you killed him."

Mr. Gold says," And your father's tact."

Belle froze and she questions," Someone's dead?"

" Dr. Hopper." Zatanna replies and Mr. Gold questions her," Why on earth would you think I had anything to do with that?"

" Because all the evidence points to Regina." Emma says

" And she's not possibly capable of doing something so vile?" Belle asks to which Emma replies," It's a frame job."

" And I know you long enough to know you're capable of doing so." Zatanna says to Mr. Gold accusingly.

Mr. Gold simply smiles at Zatanna's accusation,

" Nice to see your memory's still intact, dearie, but this time, I'm afraid I'm gonna have to disappoint you. It wasn't me."

" Why should we believe you?" David questions.

Mr. Gold answers," Because I can prove it. Ask the witness."

" No one was there." Emma says but Mr. Gold disagrees," Well, that's not strictly true, now is it?"

As David enters with Pongo on a leash, Mr. Gold bends down to greet the Dalmation," Hey, boy. Good boy. Good boy. Good boy."

Belle looks at Mr. Gold and she comments out in disbelief," I, uh, I didn't know you were such a dog person."

Mr. Gold replies," Well, a long time ago, in another life, I got to know a sheepdog or two."

" That's fascinating. But unless you speak dog, how is Pongo gonna tell us anything?" Emma asks and

Mr. Gold answers," Through magic, of course. It won't allow us to communicate, but it will allow us to... extract his memories."

" Extract?" David stares at him and Mr. Gold assures him," You don't have to worry. He won't feel a thing."

Zatanna then asks," Why should we trust you?"

" Because I'm not gonna be the one using magic." Mr. Gold replies before turning to Emma," You are."

Emma stares at him in shock," Me? How?"

Mr. Gold walks towards a wooden cabinet and he says to her," You have it within you. Told me so yourself."

Mr. Gold then asks Zatanna," You witnessed it, didn't you?"

Zatanna turns to Emma and she begs," Emma, you don't have to do this. I can do it instead."

Emma doesn't listens," If it tells us something about Archie's death, so be it."

Mr. Gold removes something from the cabinet and he says," Now..."

He shows her an object and he asks,"Do you know what this is?"

Emma answers," A dreamcatcher."

" Well... it's capable of catching so much more." Mr. Gold states, causing Belle to ask," What is that?"

" Memories." Mr. Gold answers Belle's question before turning back to Emma, " Now Ms. Swan...you show us how."

Emma stares at it in confusion," How? It's just a jumble."

Mr. Gold instructs her," Will it. Will it, and we shall all see."

" I can't." Emma says but Mr. Gold encourages her," Yes, you can."

Emma closes her eyes, willing the dreamcatcher as she aims it above Pongo's head to see the Dalmation's memories.

As the dreamcatcher began glowing, David gasps," Emma... You're doing it."

Emma's eyes shot open after she got her answer, causing her to gasp out one name," Regina."

Zatanna widens her eyes in shock as Emma turns to David, admitting to him sadly," You were right all along."

David apologizes to his daughter," I'm sorry, Emma."

Outside

Emma storms out of the shop as David and Zatanna chases after her.

David calls out to Emma," Emma. Wait. Where are you going?"

" To get Regina." Emma replies angrily.

Zatanna tries to stop Emma," Wait just hold on sis, can we talk about this?"

Emma questions her back," What's there to talk about? She killed Archie. Now she's gotta pay."

David says," Yeah. You have something, but you didn't even know what the hell to do with it, and now you're gonna go take on the most powerful woman in town?"

Emma turns around, shouting," Excuse me. Weren't you both the ones who've been pushing on the "it's Regina" kick the whole time? You should be happy you were right. And besides, I have Zatanna with me."

Zatanna agrees," That may be true but I also know that going after her without a plan is a mistake."

Emma then questions her father and sister," So what do we do?"

David says to the pair," Even if the dwarves construct a cell to hold her, we need a way to contain her magic until then."

Zatanna then adds," Fairy dust. Leroy said they were processing a new batch of it. I can use that to conjure a spell to enchant the bars in the Sheriff's office."

" Will that stop her power?" Emma asks and David answers," It has before. The problem is, she'll see us coming."

Emma then volunteers," Leave that to me. Trust me, we're locking her up."

The Enchanted Forest, Past, Evil Queen's Prison Cell

The Evil Queen is still in her cell when Snow White enters the dungeon.

The Prison Guard greets her," Your highness."

" Leave us, please." Snow White orders, causing the Prison Guard to look up in shock," But I have direct orders from the Prince..."

" And now you have direct orders from me." Snow White states with a no nonsense tone, prompting the Prison guard leave.

The Evil Queen faces Snow White," First you stop my execution and then you defy your Prince to see me. Should I be worried there's trouble in paradise?"

" I'm not here to talk about my fiancé." Snow White states, prompting the Evil Queen to question her motives," Then why are you here?"

Snow White says to her," I know you weren't always like this, Regina. The woman who saved my life all those years ago...had good in her."

The Evil Queen spat," That woman lost much. And now she's gone."

" Maybe." Snow White says, unconvinced by The Evil Queen's words," But as hard as you've tried to bury her, I think she's still inside you."

" No, she's not." The Evil Queen denies.

Snow White however, tells her," All you need..."

She then opens cell as she concludes her sentence,
" Is someone to help you let her out."

The Evil Queen stares at Snow White, shocked," What are you doing?"

Snow White explains why she wants to set her free,
" I'm letting the woman who saved my life go. This is a chance to start fresh, Regina. To leave the evil behind in this cell."

The Evil Queen walks to the cell door, asking Snow White wearily," Just like that?"

Snow White nods," Just like that."

Evil Queen turns and she smirks, " You make change sound so easy."

Snow White draws a dagger only for the Evil Queen to catch her by the arm and she growls," Did you really think this would protect you? Since I can't use magic, I can think of no better way than to kill you with the blade you had meant for me. Goodbye, Snow White."

" No..." Snow White gasps as The Evil Queen stabs her, whispering back to her," Yes..."

But Snow White repeats firmly-with sadness,
" No." And it was where the Evil Queen noticed that her dagger not only did not penetrate Snow White's chest but it drew no blood

" That's impossible." The Evil Queen exclaims.

" No, that's magic." Snow White says as at that moment, Prince Charming enters with guards, saying sternly to her,"And this time, it wasn't thanks to fairies or Zatara. Rumplestiltskin. He took one of your hairs from this, and used it to fashion a protection spell."

" No..." The Evil Queen growls and Prince Charming says to her," Now there's nothing you can do in this land to hurt Snow or me. You're powerless against us."

The Evil Queen turns to Snow White and she growls at her accusingly," You tricked me."

Snow White replies to the Evil Queen sadly," It wasn't a trick. It was a test...one that I had truly hoped you'd pass."

" We wanted to give you a chance to change, Regina." Prince Charming adds as Snow White places her decree on The Evil Queen," Regina, you are banished. Banished to live alone with your misery."

Prince Charming adds," As long as you're alive in this world, you can't hurt us."

Snow White then threatens The Evil Queen as the guards escorts her out of her cell," You saved my life once, and now I've saved yours. So we're even. And if you ever try to hurt anyone in my kingdom again, I will kill you."

Storybrooke, Present, Regina's House

Regina opens to the door to see Emma, Zatanna, David and Mary Margaret all standing outside to which Regina says to Emma," Miss Swan. I assume you're here to apologize."

However, Regina found herself surprised when Emma says this," I saw you do it."

" What?" Regina questions, confused as Emma tells her," I saw it. You choked the life out of Archie."

" What are you talking about? How is that even possible?" Regina questions and David replies," Magic."

" You..." Regina says and Emma says to her sternly," I saw what happened, and it was you."

Regina remembered something and she growls," Gold. He helped you. You're going to trust him, of all people, when he's probably the one behind this?"

Zatanna however, steps in," We didn't trust him. That's why Emma used magic instead."

" You can use magic... The Savior. Of course. Well, I can only assume he warned you, then." Regina says as Emma questions her," About what?"

" That magic always comes with a price." Regina reminds as Emma says," Yeah? Well, that's a price we're both going to pay."

" How's that?" Regina questions.

" Henry. He believed in you. His heart's going to break. That's both our prices." Emma says.

Regina angrily protests," No. I will not let you poison Henry against me."

" It's an interesting word choice, since you already did." Emma says coldly.

Regina angrily declares out," I want to see him. He deserves to hear my side of the story! He's my son!"

Only for Emma to angrily disagree," He's not! He's mine! And, after this, you're not getting anywhere near him! Do it!"

Zatanna points her wand, firing a blast of magic at Regina as she catches it effortlessly, questioning Zatanna," Did you really think that would work? "

She furiously tosses the blue orb at David and Mary Margaret's feet and spat at the pair," I doubt Zatanna's magic will save you for what I will do to you."

Emma however, states," I don't need it. I already won. There is no way Henry will swallow your lies about Archie now. You can pretend all you want, but we know how you are, and who you will always be."

The group watches as Regina disappears in a puff of purple smoke.

Storybrooke Main Street

Later at the main street, Emma, Mary Margaret, Zatanna and David wait for Henry's school bus as Emma says to them worriedly," Henry's bus is going to be here any minute."

" You can do this." Mary Margaret assures her but Emma doesn't share the same feeling," Tell my son that someone he loved was killed by someone else he cares about? I don't know if I can. Yeah, I don't think I can do any of this. This is like real parent stuff. How can I be a parent if I never was one?"

" I know. I've been asking myself the same question." David says only for Emma says," Oh, no. You guys don't have to... It...It's different."

" No, it isn't." Mary Margaret disagrees," And yes, we have to. We can figure it out. So can you."

Emma says to Mary Margaret," You don't know me. You don't know what I was before Storybrooke. And trust me, I was not parent material."

Zatanna however, says to her," ButI do know you. Dad knows you. Sure, you have issues but you never give up and you have always been a decent person. So I believe in you."

Emma asks Zatanna," What if I revert? Regina did."

Zatanna then assures her," You're not going to. And the Emma I know was great with Henry. You've always been here for him when he needs it."

" I was his parent for five minutes." Emma says and David jumps in," And I was yours for five minutes, too, but things are different now, for all of us. We don't have to go through any of it alone. We're family."

At that moment, Henry approaches, seeing his grandparents, Zatanna and Emma and he says to Emma," Emma. I told you I could walk myself."

Emma says to Henry with a serious tone in her voice," I know. Something happened, and... I want you to hear it from me first."

" What is it?" Henry asks her.

" Come here." Emma says as she holds him by the shoulder as Zatanna, Mary Margaret and David watches quietly.

The Enchanted Forest, Past, The Evil Queen's Palace

The Evil Queen sits alone in her room when the Valet enters, informing her," You have a visitor."

" Who?" The Evil Queen asks only to hear a familiar voice saying," You need to ask? What other friends do you have, dearie?"

The Evil Queen sees Rumplestiltskin, snarling," You're no friend. Have you come to relish my suffering?"

Rumplestiltskin simply giggles," I thought you'd want someone to help raise your spirits. Especially on a day like today."

" What's so special about today?" The Evil Queen questions and Rumplestiltskin replies," Snow White and Prince Charming's wedding, of course. Didn't you get an invitation? Me neither. Still, nice to be able to see them declare their twoo love in front of their entire kingdom. A happy ending after all."

" And, because of you, there's nothing I can do to stop it. No way to harm them in this land ever again." The Evil Queen bitterly accuses him and Rumplestiltskin nods," Yes. Yes, I suppose that's true... In this land."

Upon hearing that, the Evil Queen looks at him, curious," What?"

Rumplestiltskin explains to her," The deal I made was explicit. You can never harm them in "this" land. Now, were you to bring them to another land... Well..."

The Evil Queen smiles as Rumplestiltskin grins," Told you I was your friend."

With that, he disappears in a puff of red smoke.

Now motivated, The Evil Queen calls out to the Valet," Father? Bring my carriage. I have a wedding to get to."

Storybrooke, Present, Storybrooke Docks

At the docks, Captain Hook sits sharpening his hook as Cora arrives.

Captain Hook looks up and he greets her," You're back. So did you get what you wanted?"

Cora nods," Yes. My daughter's lost everything now."

" Ah. Well, aren't you mum of the year?" Captain Hook remarks and Cora simply states," I did what was needed."

Captain Hook looks at her," What about what I need? You promised you'd help me get my revenge on Rumplestiltskin."

" And I've already started. Or didn't you notice the little gift I left you in the hold of your ship?" Cora asks, causing Captain Hook to question," A gift? What is it?"

" Not what. Who." Cora says.

They enter the ship which is still cloaked.

Inside the Jolly Roger, Cora leads Hook to a crate which she then opens - revealing to him her "gift"

Captain Hook stares at the person and he questions Cora," Who's that?"

" Someone privy to Storybrooke's deepest secrets, including Rumplestiltskin's. Someone who can help us determine his weaknesses here." Cora explains as she lowers herself to Dr. Hopper who is bound and gagged in the crate, asking him," Can't you, Dr. Hopper?"

" If that's him, then who did you kill?" Captain Hook asks, remembering Cora killing Archie and Cora simply remarks," How do I know? It's my first day in town."

It dawns on Captain Hook as he says to Cora," You disguised the body to look like him. If death wasn't punishment enough... Marvelous work."

Cora smiles," Thank you. Now you'll have all the knowledge you'll need. It may take some work, but this cricket will chirp."

Captain Hook stares at Dr. Hopper and he agrees with Cora," Aye. That he will."