By “the kiss gambit” I mean the idea that falling in love would make Rumple/Gold weak, take away his will to fight. But I think Regina realizes she can’t manipulate Belle emotionally again–Belle is too fragile to be effectively controlled. So to use Belle to control Gold, Regina will have to threaten Belle’s life. And she can only play that card once, because as soon as Belle is safe, Gold will come tearing after Regina, so the stakes are going to have to be huge, like a last-ditch effort for Regina to escape. Whichever way it goes, I’m thinking we won’t se the Rumbelle reunion until the final season…but I’m counting on that reunion kiss. As with Lost, I can live with an ending that doesn’t answer all the series’ questions, as long as the characters get their loved ones back and find peace.