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You wanna see where you're from, Emma? That's right. We're going home. Jefferson. Right? The mad hatter. I need your help. Look, I already told your grandfather I can't do anything. I know, but there must be something we can do. I'm the wrong person to talk to, kid. Magic's not my thing. Try your mother. Maybe she's got something in that vault of hers she can help you with. Vault? Her vault is here? In Storybrooke? It's none of my business. Talk to her. What's that? Your daughter's looking for you, isn't she? What do you know about it? I've read your story. I know how the two of you were separated. Why are you here? She's at school. I gotta go home, kid. - She probably wants to see you. - Get out of my way. - Why aren't you going to find her? - Get out of my way. Because I left her! And she'll hate me. How do you know that? I was on my way, but fate reminded me I shouldn't. You should. I've been left, too. Anything's better than nothing. She'll spend her whole life wondering why you left her. Not knowing is the worst. Henry. I'm just packing up the office. I've been asked to leave. No, of course it can wait. I'd love to have lunch with you. Granny's, ten minutes. This will do. We'll make camp here for the night. We just need to find water, collect some firewood. Uh, if we're hiding from ogres, shouldn't we maybe, I don't know, not start a fire? Ogres are blind. They hunt by sound alone. Right. Because that's something everyone would know about ogres. Look I know you're out of your element I'm fine. I know, but maybe you should just stay here while we get wood and water, guard the campsite. You mean the big, empty clearing? It's the safest place. We'll be right back. Aah! Uhh! Hyah! Ya! Wait! I've come to help. After what you did to me? After what the King did to you. I still do have a small shred of honor left. Do you really think I'm that naive? You're going to earn my trust so I can lead you straight to the cabin where your prince is hiding his mother? How did you know? Because George knows where it is. He sent men there to kill your man's mother. Charming's at the cabin, too. Mother, the place looks beautiful. Will you come inside? I'm sorry if I want things to be perfect when I meet the girl My son is going to marry. Wait. Did you hear that? Go in. Bolt the door. Whatever happens, stay inside. Go. What? That's it? Ah! Son? Mother! Mother! I told you to stay inside. I know, but I heard you. I thought you were hurt. I'm sorry. No. You're gonna be okay. Okay? Everything's gonna be okay. I'm so sorry. We came as quickly as we could. Is this Snow? Don't move. Phillip's gone because of you. You listen to me, princess! You think I don't know what it's like to be separated from the people that I love? What happened to Phillip was not our fault. So I suggest you find another way to channel your anger. - Don't talk to her like that. - She tried to kill me. I will deal with her. Emma, what are you doing? Protecting you. Drop the weapon! Do you have any idea what you've just done? Ogres? Run! - Aurora. - This way. Come on! Split up! Come on! Over there. Seriously? Back away from my daughter! You have to shoot them in the eye. When was the last time you shot an arrow? Guess it's like riding a bike. Yeah, but how did you know you could hit that? I didn't. Next time, listen to me. That kind of thing isn't gonna work here. Yeah. We should get going. It's poisoned. Can we find an antidote? Or the fairies. They can help us. No. I'm afraid this is gonna take something stronger than fairy dust. Lake Nostos I've been there before. Its waters have powerful magical properties. I've seen them turn a man from solid gold back into flesh. It isn't far. A day's journey at most. I'll prepare a wagon. Must be a curious tale. What? Well, how a knight of the round table ended up a sword for hire. You mean how did I fall from grace? The same way you ended up running from King George. A woman. We're gonna scout ahead. We won't be long. Thank you. Oh. It's the least I can do. Are you comfortable? No. For giving my son something to believe in. All he's ever dreamt of was having a wife and a son. Fret not. It could be a daughter. But trust me, all that matters is that it's healthy. Let me show you something. My mother gave this to me when I was pregnant. She said it was spelled by a gypsy to predict the sex of your firstborn even before you are with child. And it works? It did with my boys. If it swings north to south, it's a boy. East to west, it's a girl. Mm. Shall we? Just between us? Oh, I don't think that's a good idea. Indulge an old woman. It'll help take my mind off the well, you know. Here. Don't worry. It's just a silly superstition. What's wrong, child? You can tell me anything, Snow. It's the King. When he captured me, he cursed me, so so that I can never have children. Worry not. If the water from Lake Nostos can heal me, it should be able to do the same for you. Do you really think so? You are going to be a wonderful mother. We're getting close. Aurora, you've gotta keep up. Sorry, but I'm not exactly dressed for the woods. It's cold out here. Then maybe you should've listened to me and stayed back. Here. But I tried to kill your friend. Actually, she's my mom. And I have a feeling she can take care of herself. And I get it. You're not the only one who's been screwing up lately. What kind of corset is this? Up here! Is that it? Yeah. That's our home. Whoa. Where's the lake? You're looking at it. It's gone. Maybe we should've gone with Operation Viper. You all right? Yeah. How'd you know I was down here? Your mom said you asked her to lunch, and when you stood her up, she checked her office, saw her keys missing, figured out the rest. She would've come herself, but she didn't think you'd go with her. Henry, what were you thinking? I just want them back. It wasn't supposed to be this way. I should be over there with them, riding horses, learning how to swordfight. I know. I know. It's okay, because we are gonna do this together. Come on now. You gotta get to school And I gotta make sure no one else finds this place. This is my fault. The siren who lived here I killed her. That's why the lake is dry. You needn't worry. My mother raised me by a lake. There may yet be water. You just need to know where to look. God in his mercy, lend her grace. You found it? It's all that's left. Just enough for one sip. Enough to heal my mother. We shall find out. I want you to have it. That last sip of water I want you to drink it. No. No, I couldn't. That water can lift your curse, allow you and my son to have a child. But you'll die. I won't let you give your life for this. That's what parents do. They put their children first. Someday you will understand. No. Maybe it's for the best. I was raised without a mother. I wouldn't even know how to be one. This water was meant for you. Mother. Mother. Our prayers are answered. There is magic in this lake yet. Here. Drink. Have faith, Snow. We'll find another way. Oh, my God. I recognize this from Henry's book. Come. We'll stand watch at the gate. I never thought I'd see this place again. This room. It was your nursery. I lived here? You never even got to spend a night. This is the life I wanted you to have. I was going to teach you how to walk in here, how to talk, how to dress for your first ball. You never got to do any of it. We never got to be a family. We have a family in Storybrooke. And right now they need us to get back there. So how do we get this to work? Why isn't it working? - Wounds take time to heal. - No. No. I used this magic before. It worked instantly. There wasn't enough water. We need more. Son stop. There's no m-more magic here, and I don't want to spend my last moments this way. This is all my fault. I am so sorry. F for what? For being happy? For finding your true love? For your happiness, I would gladly give my life. My only regret is that I won't live to see you marry Snow. Shh. Yes, you will. Lancelot, does a disgraced member of the round table still have the power to perform a wedding? It would be my honor. In my kingdom, there is legend of a cup that has the power to grant eternal life. And so may the love between you always be strong, true, and eternal. Good-bye, mother. Where's the "on" switch? It's more complicated than that. We'll have to get it back to the island. Hopefully, someone there has access to enough magic to make it work again. How are we gonna carry this thing? With the help of an old friend. Lancelot. What are you doing here? We heard about the ogre attack, and I had to make sure you were all right. Oh. Where are Mulan and Aurora? I sent them to find food. Tonight we'll make camp, and in the morning, we'll head back. So this is it the portal you were after. The same one Emma went through. It's how she escaped the curse. Remarkable. Geppetto carved it from an enchanted tree, but there's no magic left. A portal this powerful there must be another way to recharge it. Why are you so interested in the wardrobe? Well, I just want you to get home to your husband and son. Henry. They must miss you. Stay away from him, Emma. He is not who he says he is. What are you talking about? Who the hell is he? There is only one person you told Henry's name. Cora. Clever girl. Where's Lancelot? He's dead. I killed him a long time ago. And you've been posing as him ever since. Well, they'd never listen to me. And besides, every kingdom needs a hero, don't you think? Aah! Oh! Thank you, Snow. I've been looking for a way over for so long. I never thought the person to help me find it would be you. Why? Why are you doing this? I want to see my daughter. It's been too long. And you know, I would love to meet my grandson Henry. No, you won't! No! Mulan! We're not done. Oh! You okay? You saved me. Yeah, well where is she? Gone. So's our ride home. I'm so sorry. She was all the family you had left. No. I still have you. I love you, Snow. And together, we can start a new family. Here. This belonged to her. She would've wanted you to have it. She said that it could tell you what your child would be. Please don't. It's just a superstition. There's something I need to tell you. What is it? What's wrong? W we're going to have a child. - What? - We're going to have a child. Is there something I need to know? I mean someday. Well, of course we are. What's it say it's gonna be? It's gonna be a boy, right? I can never remember which direction means what. It's a surprise. I'll send the signal for the army to regroup. We are gonna take back the kingdom, Snow, and we are going to do it as a family. This is because of you, isn't it? Ruth only pretended to drink the water. She had you put it in the wedding chalice so I would drink it. That's how King George's curse was broken, wasn't it? I have no idea what you're talking about. So what's your child gonna be? A girl. Lancelot was one of the most noble knights I ever knew. How could I be so blind? How could I not see that it was Cora? Well, to be fair, the whole shape-shifting thing threw me, too. What are we going to tell the people on the island? The truth that Lancelot was cut down by a terrible villain. He died an honorable death. Cora's still out there. We need to find her. We need to defend what's left of the kingdom. Who's going to lead us? You? No. Her. I'm honored, but Emma and I still have to find a way back to Storybrooke. We'll help you. We'll find a way, won't we? Yes. Perhaps it'll help me channel my anger. Come. I'm, uh sorry I torched our ride home. I couldn't let her get to Henry. - I just - You had to put Henry first. I was angry for so long wondering how you could choose to let me grow up without you. But then just seeing all this You gave up everything for me and you're still doing that. Sorry. I'm not good at this. I I guess I just I'm not I'm not used to someone putting me first. Oh. Well, get used to it. Grace. Papa! You found me. I knew you would. I've been thinking, if you're gonna start helping me, we gotta make sure we do this right. So I picked these up on my way home. Seriously? Yeah, you're the grandson of a prince. I think it's about time you learned how to use a sword. Henry, I can't get 'em back without you. So? What do you say? You with me? Can you teach me how to fight a dragon? We'll work our way up to it. My liege. En garde. Hey. Come over here. Up top. Oh! Ah, you wanna fight on the same level. Yep!
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