Once Upon a Time

Previously on Once Upon A Time...

Someone killed him to stop him from telling us something.

You want to use the beans to go back to the enchanted forest.

We can start over, Emma.

You're hiding something. I'm going to find out.

Now, you were able to get the package here, right?

It's right outside town.

Actually, I prefer it with the lights on.

I've spent enough time below deck to not be afraid of the dark.

So if this is your idea of torture,

well, you're just going to have to try a little harder.

Torture you? No, we just want to offer you a job.

Oh. And then you're gonna let me go?

I'm sorry,

I already did that last job.

I killed Rumplestiltskin. I'm sated.

Replete. My life's purpose met.

I wish I could have been there. To see you stab the Dark One.

Well, look who's up to speed.

I'm a quick learner.

Well, then you know my work is done.

Yeah, I don't think so.

Take a look.

No.

- No! - He's alive, Hook.

He beat you.

This guy has powerful magic, "mate."

He's untouchable.

You'll never get another chance to take him down.

Oh, I Will. I Will, indeed.

Not unless we help you.

How can you help me?

We know how to kill magical creatures.

And the price?

I need you to help me find someone.

My father.

He was taken in this town a long time ago.

Why the bloody hell do you think I'll be able to help you find your father?

Because you know the woman that took him.

Regina.

Do we have a deal?

It's empty, Your Majesty.

Thank you, Berkley, I can see that.

Snow White was hiding here.

And now she's gone.

Someone must have tipped her off and she ran.

Fan out. And bring me the villagers.

- Let's go! - (SOBBING)

Get in there!

Snow White has betrayed you.

She poisoned her own father,

my dear husband,

your benevolent king,

so she can try to ascend the throne herself.

She even now stalks the outer villages,

bandit,

murderer

and traitor.

Information leading to Snow's capture will be richly rewarded.

No one?

Not one of you wants gold?

No?

You're telling me she lived here and not one of you saw her?

What shall we do now, Your Majesty?

Kill them all.

No mercy.

Find me Snow White!

If we're going back to the enchanted forest,

are we really going to leave Regina behind?

She's too dangerous to bring with us. We have to leave her.

But Henry won't like it.

She is his mother. Despite all the horrors.

Mary Margaret,

those horrors will continue.

You want to give her another chance? Because every time we do, she's...

She slips, I know.

What do we do?

Instead of a second chance, we give her a choice.

Come back, live out her days in Rumple's cell.

Or stay here.

Jail cell?

I don't think so.

Rumplestiltskin.

Well, it seems you've taken to power quite well.

Gives your cheeks a nice rosy color.

I don't understand them.

I offer these peasants a fortune, and still they protect Snow White.

Why are they loyal to her and not me?

I am their queen.

You did just slaughter an entire village.

Maybe that's why they call you the Evil Queen.

Lam not evil.

They call me that because of her. She's the evil one.

They're her people, dearie.

You're gonna have to be content with their fear.

They'll never love you.

Yes, they will.

When she is gone.

When Snow is dead.

Then they will see my kindness.

Through the charred remains of their homes.

Yes, I'm sure that will be perfectly clear.

Well, in time it will be.

Her death will allow it.

And I'm going to find her.

Apparently, I have to do it myself.

Well, in that outfit, finding her should be easy.

Teach me my mother's shape-shifting spell. Allow me to hide.

It took your mother months to learn that.

You?

Well, perhaps in a week you'll be able to change your hair?

Highlights.

Maybe.

If I can't do the spell, you can. Put it on me.

If I do,

you won't control it.

And you won't have any magic while the spell is working.

I won't need magic

as long as I can get close enough

to snap her neck with my bare hands.

I can see you're determined.

Once the deed is done, call upon me.

Only I can return you to your regal self.

Hold on.

What's the price?

Boring matter of state.

I need you to cut off all trade with King George's realm.

King George? Why?

I need him bankrupt. What's it to you?

Okay, fine, fine. Just do it. Time is of the essence.

I don't feel any different.

Other than these ghastly rags.

This is what the world will see.

Excellent.

About as regal as a potato.

Careful, dearie.

A queen striding amongst peasants might not like what she hears.

It won't matter.

When I'm done, they'll be singing my praises

over her smoldering, villainous remains.

Good morning, Henry.

Um...

What are you doing here?

I've missed you.

And I wanted to show you something.

Emma and Mary Margaret and David

have been keeping this from you, darling.

They've been growing magic beans in secret.

They want to take you to the enchanted forest.

Without me.

Maybe we're all going and they just haven't told you yet?

No. They won't let me help.

They don't see the good in me.

The good you've seen.

They only see the Evil Queen, which they made me.

And I don't want to be that anymore.

This is my chance to go back and start over.

For me to be the hero. And you'd like that, right?

I'd love it.

Here's how it will work.

There's a fail-safe built into the curse. A trigger.

Like a self-destruct button?

Like you never did it?

Yes.

It's the next best thing to turning back time.

That's amazing. What happens to Storybrooke?

It disappears.

Forever.

And no need to worry, dear.

We can get away first.

Back to the enchanted forest,

using this.

But what about everyone else?

They die.

What?

I don't have any other choice.

As long as there are other people in our lives,

you can never fully be mine.

You loved me once.

With them gone, you'll love me again.

And you can see me for what I truly am.

A hero.

Not if you kill everyone! You're a villain.

Me?

They're the ones that have been keeping us apart. They're the villains.

How could I ever love anybody who would do such horrible things?

Why would you even tell me this?

Because I don't have anyone else to talk to.

Well, I'm going to stop you.

Everything I just said will come to pass.

Never. Why would I let you do any of this?

Because you won't remember a thing.

Mom? What are you doing here?

Just came to say hello. I've missed you.

Why don't you show me that bird feeder?

Sure it'll make the birds very happy.

Step right up, folks, step right up!

Try your luck, folks, try your luck!

Here we go. Come on, now, don't be shy.

That's... That... That's the Queen.