When Queen Regina threatened to cast her curse the Charmings sent their baby to safety in another world. But, the curse was never cast. Six years later the Queen seeks to retrieve the child, instead enter Emma Swan age 24, who intrigues Regina enough to make her an offer- become her slave for a year in exchange for a trip home. Strong BDSM themes throughout Ft Red Beauty

Regina starts having recurring strange dreams after being subjected to electroshock by Greg and Tamara. After finding out, Henry encourages Regina to ask the Charmings for help. With their help the dreams reveal a secret Regina had been made to forget.