Wow. So okay CS moment aside that episode felt like filler to me. Emma looked beautiful in the opening dream/nightmare sequence and I did like the daddy/daughter moment even if it wasn’t real. I also liked that there was at least some discussion/concern over the fact that they left Emma again (even though it was obviously not by choice). I didn’t like how nonchalant they seemed in the first episode of 3B. The episode creeped me out, especially the way the hooded “fear” figure moved. Didn’t see that twist coming as to who was under the hood.
I liked the Charming = Cowardly Lion theory since she took his symbol of courage. Looking at the promo I personally think Belle is the Scarecrow since she is smart and it looked like Hook was protecting her in the shop (ironic) and Neal is the Tin Man since it looked like he was grabbing at his chest in pain
As to the CS moment /swoon. I loved how he got in her personal space and she didn’t back away. I can see why Hook is glad to see that her heart is still “working” because sometimes it seems like Emma has a heart of stone. Perhaps it is because she is telling herself that he is a pirate, he is just like every other man, etc., but sometimes I think Emma can be kind of mean to Hook. His face after she walked away 🙁 She just seems a little insensitive to his feelings I guess. Maybe that is just me being oversensitive lol. Despite my grumblings I think the moment was really good for CS. Following the theme of hope I think it gave Hook hope that it is actually possible to win her heart so he is going to keep at it. I also think that despite what Emma shows on the outside, inwardly she is all aflutter and that is why she has to keep walking away.
Personally I am glad he didn’t give up what he did that last year though I am curious haha. I am also surprised that not only did she not push for him to tell her but she herself confided her feelings regarding Walsh. I think Hook spent his time trying to find a way back to Emma and possibly even gave up his ship as a way to get back to her, which would be super romantic.
Assuming Neal is the one that dies it will be interesting to see how Emma reacts to that. Does she push Hook away or does she let her walls down for Hook? I guess it is also possible it does nothing in terms of CS since Neal isn’t the one preventing CS from happening. I feel like something has to happen though to get from now to the point where Hook is the one watching over Henry by himself.