Ok but technically he didn’t lie to Emma. I know I’m grasping at straws a bit but technically he didn’t lie. He withheld information bc he was too afraid to tell her…and I get why he was.
Sure and Rumple didn’t lie to Belle when he was trying to cleave himself from the dagger, he just withheld information and Regina didn’t lie to Henry when she didn’t tell him she was an Evil Queen from fairy tale land she just withheld information. I am making this point again to point out that Hook will not have to deal with any of the long term consequences of his actions for more than an episode or two and that drives me nuts. Regina took over 3 seasons to be redeemed and earn the trust and respect of everyone back and Rumple isn’t even close.