@The Fairest wrote:
I think she’ll treat Mr. Gold like she treats Regina. But since Emma has been missing from Storybrooke for the past few episodes, I’m not sure what her relationship with Regina is like now. Last time we saw them together, Emma was saving Regina. So, it’s anyone’s guess. If Emma can go from wanting to kill Regina during the finale, to saving her in the season premiere, then anything is possible.
Very good point. The relationships in Storybrooke are remarkably fluid. Emma went from wanting to rip Regina’s hair out to saving her, Regina went from wanting to kill Emma to all of a sudden wanting redemption, Charming was angry with Mr. Gold for creating the curse, but then we saw him willingly help him find Belle in last week’s episode. He helped Regina in last night’s episode too.
It’s hard to tell at this point. I think Emma will definitely be upset and very afraid of having Rumpel for an in law, but I can’t help but acknowledge the show’s lack of realistic family relations. Like you said, the relationships go up and down so often, that by the end of the season, Mr. Gold and Emma could wind up being allies.
And of course, there’s the issue of Regina and Rumpel seeking redeption for the sake of their loved ones. With Cora and Hook on the way, I think Regina and Rumpel will look like Mother Teresa and the Pope in comparison. 😆