Mary Margaret's Apartment.
"You have to remember something else about the Author, some way to find him. Now think." Emma said
"We told you everything we know." David said
"Are we sure about that? Because secrets just keep coming out." Emma said
"Okay. You're clearly still upset." Mary Margaret said
"Yes, I am still upset. You were the ones who taught me there is always a right way. A heroic way. And what you did to Maleficent's child." Emma said
"It was our only option to make sure you grew up... Good." David said
"I'm sorry, but if it were me, no matter what, I would not harm a defenseless person." Emma said
"And that right there... That goodness is exactly why we did what we did." Mary Margaret said
"You two sound like Isobel and John." Melissa said
"Your biological parents?" David asked Melissa
"They never told me who I was. Which sucks by the way." Melissa said
Regina comes in.
"Regina, where have you been?" Emma asked Regina
"In the middle of a very bad day. I'll tell you the whole story later, after I rescue Robin Hood." Regina said
"Robin Hood? What the hell are you talking about?" Melissa asked Regina
"Marian answered the phone, and I discovered... She's not really Marian at all." Regina said
"So who is she?" Melissa asked again
"Zelena." Regina said
"The wicked witch?" David asked Regina
"I don't know how it's possible, but my sister has been masquerading as her this entire time. And she's in league with Gold. Robin's in danger, so I'm going to New York to find him and stop her." Regina said
"And what about Gold? If they're working together, he's not just gonna let you waltz off and spoil his plans." Hook said
"I wouldn't worry about Gold. I know exactly how to handle him." Regina said
Regina's house.
Regina is packing her stuff for her journey to New York.
"You sure going to New York is a good idea? You don't know what Zelena has planned." Emma said
"What if you're walking into a trap?" Melissa asked Regina
"Robin's in trouble. I have no choice." Regina said
"You don't have to go alone." Emma said
"We've got your back." Melissa said
"Don't worry about me. You have your hands full with the Author. I can handle one wicked sister." Regina said
"Things are different in New York." Emma said
"If you won't take the Savior or Traveler with you. At least take this. (Melissa hands Regina the gun.) I hope you don't have to use it, but...staying safe is a good option." Melissa said
"Thank you. So you're not... Angry with me for keeping your parents' secret?" Regina asked Emma
"It's between me and them." Emma said
"It's Henry. Video message?" Regina said
"Must be a thing now. I got one, too." Emma said
(Video message.)
"Mom, Mom, Cruella has me. If you ever wanna see me again, you have to do what she says." Henry said
"Hello, darlings! As you can see, I have your dreadful son. If you prefer him to remain in tact, you'll do exactly as I say... Kill the Author. Then, ah, bring me his broken little body, or... Your boy will meet a very unhappy ending." Cruella said
Mary Margaret's Apartment.
"I recognize that trailhead marker. Cruella is holding Henry a couple of miles South of the toll bridge." David said
"So what now?" Hook asked them
"Time to get our hands dirty and do whatever it takes to get him back." Regina said
"You're not actually considering Cruella's demand to kill the Author?" David asked them
"Of course not. Even if we could find him, it wouldn't be half the fun of killing Cruella." Melissa said
"Let's see how she likes being made into outerwear." Regina said
"Regina!" Mary Margaret said
"What? It's Emma's heart we're trying to protect, not mine." Regina said
"If we go in guns blazing, we risk hurting Henry. We have to find another way." Emma said
"I've headed many rescue missions. It would be helpful to know the terrain more." Hook said
"And where the Author is." Melissa said
"If he's enemies with Cruella, maybe he knows the best way to defeat her." Emma said
"Oh, we may be able to help with that." Mary Margaret said
"We went back to the convent and found a flask that we gave him. He dropped it when he escaped. A locator spell might work on it." David said
"Sounds like a perfect job for you two. Taking Melissa, Regina, and Hook, and we'll scope out the area where Cruella's holed up with Henry." Emma said
"Emma, I know you're still angry, but avoiding us is not going to help." Mary Margaret said
"I'm not avoiding you. With Henry's life on the line, I need to be around people I trust, and right now, that's not you." Emma said
Into the woods.
"You're acting like a petulant child. Your parents did a bad thing. They apologized. Now get over it." Regina said
"Forgive me if I don't take advice from the woman who held a grudge for half her life because a 10-year-old spilled a secret." Emma said
"Em, I hate to get in the middle. But she's got a point." Melissa said
"Swan, if you won't listen to them, perhaps you'll listen to me. You were able to forgive both Regina and I all because you found it in your heart to see past it." Hook said
"The difference is that you never held yourself as some paragon of virtue. Neither of you did. You were honest about who you were. My parents weren't. They said they were heroes." Emma said
"Parents make a mistake for keeping secrets." Melissa said
"Especially the heroes." Hook said
"You know, not long ago, your mother gave me some advice. She said I needed to believe I could still earn forgiveness, that I had a chance at grace. I didn't realize it then, but... She was talking about herself. Emma, she's been trying to make up for what she did for a long time." Regina said
"If you three understand them so well, you forgive them. I...Can't. More important things to worry about right now, like saving Henry." Emma said
They hear Henry screaming.
"It's Henry. Quick, it's coming from over there." Emma said
"No, it's this way." Hook said
"Has Cannon fire damaged your hearing? It clearly came from over there." Regina said
"Probably west." Melissa said
"No! No! Help me, please!" Henry begged
"Split up. Go!" Emma said
They split up. Melissa goes west as she hears him near by.
"Somebody! Help me!" Henry said
"Henry I hear you. (Melissa hears him all around.) Damn it." Melissa said
Melissa ran into a different direction and found a cliff. With Cruella holds Henry with a gun on his head and her and Emma facing off.
"Let him go!" Emma said
"I'm afraid not. Come any closer, and he dies." Cruella said
"Let Henry go and deal with me." Emma said
"One small dead Author. That's all I asked. Simple revenge, and you failed utterly." Cruella said
"You don't know what revenge is. Hell, I even tried it once." Melissa said
"Yes. With a traveler witch on your side." Cruella said
"Just put the gun down." Melissa said
"Mom." Henry said
"It's gonna be okay, Henry." Emma said
"I'll do it. Believe me, I will. (Emma threats Cruella.) Put your hands down." Cruella said
"That's my son." Emma said
"And you're a hero, and heroes don't kill." Cruella said
Emma pushes Cruella away.
"NO." Melissa yells
Cruella falls and she dies.
"Henry?" Emma said
"Mom." Henry said
Emma hugs Henry. Melissa get's a worried look. Mary Margaret and David arrives.