I really think it makes Geppetto look bad if he does something to save Pinocchio behind Snow and Charming’s back. I really hate that idea. I like the idea that August is somehow Emma’s protector or something and has possibly being steering things from the outside. And he could be working with Gold somehow. But i also still like the idea that Gold didn’t remember anything until Emma came to town and Gold heard her name at Granny’s Inn in Ep 1.