Once Upon a Time

It's, um...

It's very beautiful.

What's the occasion?

The occasion is us.

We haven't really gotten out much since Storybrooke awakened.

So I thought we should see it. Together.

Wow.

Thank you.

Don't get your hopes up. The nightlife is extremely limited.

No, that's not what I meant.

Thank you for...

For what you're doing.

For how you're changing.

Okay, Stiltskin. I want my axe.

I'm sorry but we're closed.

It's mine. Give it to me.

And yet still closed.

Just 'cause you possess something don't mean it's yours.

Nothing in this shop belongs to you. And you?

How can you be with such a monster?

Or maybe you're just another possession, too?

How...

- Ah! - Dare you. You want your axe? Fine!

- (GRUNTS) - Rumplestiltskin...

- You can have it... - (CHOKES)

buried in your chest.

Stop! Stop! This isn't you anymore!

Oh, it's me, dearie. Always has been, always will be.

Milah? Bae?

I'm home.

- Hey. - Papa?

Where's Mom?

Well, she probably just lost track of time.

Grab your cloak.

We'll find her.

Ahoy, my three!

Ah!

Milah? Milah, it's time to go.

Good. So go.

Who's this?

Ah, it's no one. It's just my husband.

Oh.

Well, he's a tad taller than you described.

Please. You have responsibilities.

You mean, like being a man and fighting in the Ogre Wars?

Other wives became honored widows

while I became lashed to the village coward.

I need a break. Run home, Rumple.

It's what you're good at.

Mama?

Bae?

You were supposed to wait outside, son.

You don't really wish I'd died

during the Ogre Wars, do you?

I wish you'd fought.

Don't you?

Well, I'm alive. And I'm here, with you.

With Bae.

This isn't a life. Not for me.

Why can't we just leave?

We've talked about that.

You don't have to be the village coward.

We could start again. Go somewhere no one knows us.

See the whole world beyond this village.

I know this wasn't the life you wanted,

but it can be good.

Here.

At least try.

If not for me, then for Bae.

Okay.

I'll try.

Hey.

Hey.

What are you doing?

I was going to make you breakfast.

No. In the basement.

I saw you practicing magic.

Let's have breakfast.

No. We need to talk about this.

It was just a couple of spells. Nothing to be concerned about.

Okay, then be honest with me. Why did you bring magic here?

I've told you. Magic is power.

Why do you need it?

Tell me.

You don't need power, Rumple.

You need courage. To let me in.

Rumplestiltskin, you need to get to the docks, now.

The docks? Why?

The men who came into port last week, they've taken Milah.

They're setting sail. You must hurry!

On your feet for the Captain!

I remember you. From the bar.

It's always nice to make an impression.

Where are my manners? We haven't been formally introduced.

Killian Jones. Now, what are you doing aboard my ship?

Well...

You have my wife.

- Well, I've had many a man's wife. - (LAUGHTER)

No. You see, we have a son.

And he needs his mother.

You see, I have a ship full of men who need companionship.

Ah! - Huh?

I'm begging you.

Please let her go.

I'm not much for bartering.

That said, I do consider myself an honorable man.

A man with a code. So, if you truly want your wife back,

all you have to do is take her.

Never been in a duel before, I take it?

Well, it's quite simple, really. The pointy end goes in the other guy.

Go on. Pick it up.

A man unwilling to fight for what he wants deserves what he gets.

Please, sir.

What am I gonna tell my boy?

Try the truth.

His father's a coward.

Keep swinging, dwarves!

They find any fairy dust yet?

No. Not yet.

But they will. And when they do,

we'll figure out a way to get Mary Margaret and my mom back.

I'll be back later with lunch.

I hate mine dust.

Leroy, if you find anything, I'll be at the Sheriff's station.

You taking over as Sheriff?

Stepping in. Till Emma gets back.

Belle?

Come on, at least come and eat something.

Belle?

I was wondering if you'd heard from your daughter.

Is this some kind of cruel joke?

Would I have made this flyer if I knew where she was?

The only reason she's missing is because of the deal I made with you.

If I'd held out hope she might have survived such a wicked trade.

And she has.

Why hasn't she come looking for me?

Oh, she did. She even made a flyer like this one.

Oh, let me guess? You took care of it by throwing it in the trash.

I don't expect you to help me.

I just want to know she's safe.

And now, thanks to you, neither one of us knows where she is.

You're a monster, Rumplestiltskin.

It really is you.

The Dark One in the flesh...

Or whatever that is.

You've gone to a lot of trouble to meet me.

You better hope I agree it's worth my time.

I've heard you've been looking for something, and as luck would have it,

I'm a man who trades in hard-to-find objects.

Like a bean.

A magic bean that can transport you between worlds.

I've been told they no longer exist in this land.

Not in this land, no.

But the ships that dock here often return from far off lands

with treasures they don't always understand.

And yet you do?

It's my job.

As is knowing the rumors of who might pay the highest price for said treasures.

And what rumors could they be?

That you were once a great coward,

but that you became the Dark One to overcome that.

and protect a son who you lost despite all...

It's not nice to spread rumors.

The bean. Where is it?

I don't have it.

But I can get it, I swear!

You haven't heard my price.

I spin straw into gold. Price shouldn't be a problem.

I don't want money. I want eternal life.

Only the Dark One has life eternal.

Tell you what, my son, what I can do... What about youth?

Spin the clock back until you're a little boy again.

Close enough. Deal.

But remember, you fail to deliver,

I spin the clock forward and turn you into dust.

Thank you. Thank you.

You sure you don't want anything?

Where's my scurvy crew?

Ah, here we be, Captain!

Where's my beer?

You know, I suddenly find myself quite thirsty.

Cheers.

Thank you.

Are you okay? That's your third iced tea this morning.

Wouldn't want to have to call you a cab.

No, I've never had it iced before. It's delicious.

I haven't seen you in here before.

Well, I've... I've been a kept woman. Until recently.

Let me guess. Bad breakup?

I think I may be headed there.

Do you have a place to stay? Any family here?

I'm not sure. I'm still looking. But I'm on my own for now.

I could ask Granny about a room here.

Really?

Thanks, uh...