Once Upon a Time

Yeah, there you go. That's it.

Little tighter.

Now, pull the loops as tight as you can.

Yeah! Look at that, huh?

I mean, it's not bad for your first one.

Green and red, like Luke and Darth's lightsabers.

Hey, here is one for your collection.

Your, uh, grandpa taught me how to make these when I was your age.

You're giving it to me? It's mine now?

You weren't very good at this when you were my age, were you? (LAUGHS)

All right, smart guy.

Yeah, time to get dinner started.

What is that?

Probably an electrical storm.

- (THUNDER CRASHES) - (GASPS)

Put the fire out.

Get in the tent!

Dad!

Owen.

We're gonna be all right, kid.

Whoa!

What kind of storm was that?

It's a big one.

The highway should be just over that ridge,

and then we'll get a ride to the nearest town.

Dad?

That's what you get for camping in the boonies, I guess.

- Dad. - What?

Look.

This is impossible.

We drove through here yesterday,

there was nothing here.

It's like someone dropped a town

right on top of us.

You need some help? You two look lost.

Who are you? What is this place?

Name's Graham. I'm the Sheriff.

Welcome to Storybrooke.

I did it.

I won.

That should hold you.

I cannot believe you put me on the early shift!

Not my fault you stayed out all night.

When I put "over easy" on the menu, I was talking about the eggs!

Morning, Madame Mayor.

Good morning... Dr. Hopper.

Beautiful day, isn't it?

Yes.

Yes, it is.

As we build our bird houses, remember,

what you're making is a home, not a cage.

A bird is free and will do what it will.

This is for them, not us.

They are loyal creatures.

Oh!

If you love them, and they love you,

they will always find you.

We'll pick this up after recess. No running!

Miss Mills. What are you doing here?

Refresh my memory.

How long have you been a teacher here?

Um...

I'm not sure, as long as I can remember.

Come with me.

Why are we in the hospital?

Tell me, do you know this man?

No.

Why? Who is he?

He's a John Doe.

A coma patient. No one's claimed him.

Maybe someday he'll wake up.

Maybe someone who loves him will find him.

That would be nice for him.

But I wouldn't count on it.

Good morning, Mayor.

That uniform suits you nicely, Sheriff.

So well-fitted.

You want me to come over later?

Hey! You like apple pancakes, too?

Who are you?

Whose child is this?

- Is he yours? - Mine?

No. I was never so lucky.

He's mine.

You'll have to excuse him, his manners are a little rough around the edges.

I'm Kurt Flynn.

Sorry to interrupt your breakfast,

but we're looking to rent a hotel room for the night.

Why would you need a hotel room?

The same reason that most people need one.

We need a place to sleep.

Would you excuse me for a moment?

Graham?

I got a room for you.

Who the hell are those people?

Uh, I don't know. They just showed up.

They were camping in the woods near the toll bridge.

I was just as surprised to see them as you are.

I don't like surprises, Sheriff. I find them threatening.

And do you know what happens when I feel threatened?

Bad things.

Black always was your color.

I'm here to bury my mother. So if you've come to gloat...

I came to pay my respects.

We had our differences,

but Cora will always have a place in my heart.

You killed her to save your own life.

Sadly, desperate times call for desperate measures.

Like getting Mary Margaret to trick me into killing my own mother?

You may be able to hide behind your dagger,

but she can't.

She's going to die for what she did.

Oh, come on.

We both know killing her will cost you the thing you want most.

Henry.

Why don't you just give up this obsession with vengeance?

You know it can never make you happy.

Yes, it will.

You had a whole curse worth of vengeance

and what did it get you?

A gaping hole in your heart.

That was your curse.

Which you cast.

Still haven't learned your lesson, have you?

What lesson?

The same one your mother learned a long time ago.

You can't have everything.

She wanted power, ripped out her own heart to get it.

You want vengeance?

Henry's the price you'll pay.

Time to cut your losses.

Never.

I will have my son. And I will have my vengeance.

I will find a way to have everything.

- Anything? - She won't eat a bite.

What's wrong with her?

Nothing. She's just a little sick.

You guys are lying to me, aren't you?

No one's lying.

You are. Just like you did about my dad.

Henry, I...

He's right. No more lying.

Emma...

He deserves to know.

Here's the thing, Henry.

Cora's death,

Mary Margaret was partially responsible for it.

And that's why she's so upset.

- No. No, she couldn't. - (KNOCK ON DOOR)

She was trying to protect us.

But she's Snow White. She wouldn't hurt anybody.

Get out!

I think you're gonna want to hear what I have to say.

For her sake.

What are you talking about?

Regina. She's planning to strike back against your mother.

What is she gonna do to her?

Well, she didn't say.

No. You don't get to come in here and just drop a bomb like that.

You're gonna figure this out. And you're gonna help us.

And why should I?

Because, aside from us being family now,

Mary Margaret saved your life.

Now you owe her a debt.

And you always pay your debts, don't you?

You're gonna help us stop Regina.

Thank you, it was really good.

You're in my seat.

- Sorry, Miss... Mills. - Mills.

Mayor Mills. I always sit in that seat.

But I'm already sitting here.

I, uh... I just spoke with our mechanic.

He assured me that your car will be repaired by the end of the week.

Really? He told me it would take at least two weeks

just to get the parts.

Well, things tend to get done quickly when the Mayor asks for them.

And I'd hate to keep you from getting home to...

New Jersey. Home of the Boss.

Hmm.

Anyway. Thank you, your Mayor-ness.

Mayor. Whatever.

We really appreciate it.

Let's go.

What's this?

It's a gift, for letting me sit in your seat.

For me?

Maybe this time you won't fall.

This is the last time I'm working the early shift!

Good morning, Madame Mayor.

Beautiful day, isn't it?