I like the theory that maybe Rumpel needs to make deals in order for him to survive. Maybe there’s some kind of dark karmic energy that will punish him if he doesn’t make deals. 😯
And I also like the theory of Rumpel trading his dagger, which is essentially his power, in order to save Belle. I’d also love to see him do that for Baelfire. But there’s no way in hell I’ll be able to wait until the end of the series for that to happen. 😯 😯 😯