The exchange between Gold and Emma from 215 gave rise to the hope, for me, that Emma and Neal would get their second chance:
“Mr. Gold: You want a second chance with that man.
Emma: What makes you think that?
Mr. Gold: The look on your face.”
The Ouat writers have written second chances for their FT characters in most of their stories….most recent is Regina with Henry and second chance at love with Robin Hood. If Regina is given a second chance, well then, my bet is on Emma getting her second chance with Baelfire Cassidy. Episode 319 provided pointers in that direction. The path to true love is never easy for Emma, she has to get out of her own way. The writers are really challenging the Swanfire fans faith in giving them their second chance ……it’s taking too long!
Be who you are, and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter, and those who matter don't mind. Dr. Seuss