Hey all,
Rumbelle’s got me all kinds of confused this back half – although I have to say I’m loving Belle’s no nonsense attitude and Rumple’s “I’m DO and I love it”. I wasn’t surprised the TLK didn’t work and assume they’re setting that situation up to explain further…I do like the idea of sacrifice and wonder if maybe, like they did with Emma and Hook and have their TL confirmed through action and not a kiss. Honestly, they kind of use TLK as the save all for a lot, and we’ve already gotten how many on 5B? I like the idea of Rumple performing a completely altruistic sacrifice that results in Belle’s awakening as opposed to another TLK. I think he’s getting there and one thing I have liked about this arc is that Rumple is embracing the DO, but it seems he’s focusing on his powers more to do good than evil. And I think that’s more powerful an action in Belle’s eyes than a simple kiss.