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I think he might actually confess to Belle the truth (then possibly wipe her memory, kind of like what Regina did to Henry in season 2). Rumple playing along is infinitely more dangerous to Belle since the Snow Queen is dangerous. If he confesses, then yeah Belle will be angry with him, possibly leave him (though I hope not for reasons) but at least she’d be safe and alive. Rumple has always been the type to let Belle go because he thinks she’d be happier and better off without him and is constantly surprised when she chooses to be with him. I think a darker Belle is a much more interesting story and would be a real wake up call to Rumple rather than Belle leaves him and cue the angst until they make up.
She looks extremely determined in the promo, and I wouldn’t be surprised if she went off to confront the DQ on her own if your scenario were to happen. Remember, she’s gone off on dangerous missions on her own before, so why would this time be any different, especially since the reason for this mission seems to be causing her great anguish.
He either needs to play along or wipe her memories, because it looks unlikely that Belle is going to let this go, and telling her the truth won’t accomplish much in keeping her safe, since (as I’ve said) that will probably just lead to her going off to confront the DQ on her own, with the additional bonus of possibly ending their marriage. Which is why I think his best option would be to get to the DQ and initiate a deal with her so that she keeps her icy lips tightly shut in front of Belle, or disappears for a while.
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