@Charlie Francis wrote:
I don’t see any reason why she should get rid of all of her magic and leverage just yet. She may be trying to change, but it would be idiotic of her not to have an ace in the hole just in case.
As for the hearts? Well, whose to say their owners are even in Storybrooke? Or even that they belong to decent people, and not say, King George?
I agree. While I do want to see her struggle with trying to become a little less evil, I don’t want to see her give up her power (yet). Given the ominous final scene of “The Lady of the Lake”, she may need that power soon. It sure looked like King George was still planning how to get revenge on Charming and watching Charming play with Henry suggests he will probably want to deprive Charming of Henry. Just imagine Regina’s reaction if George tries to hurt Henry. I’m betting we would see Regina more angry than we have ever seen her, and that’s saying a lot. George would be toast! And, Regina would probably have to work with Charming 9and possibly Snow and Emma if they are back) to rescue Henry. The conflicts between Regina and the Charmings while they try to work together could be fascinating.