I´m not sure about Ariel being his true love, because I think the mermaid Regina has mentioned in “Skin deep” is indeed Ariel.
And if that is true, than Ariel will only be showed in a Fairytale flashback, because Regina wanted her?
Or maybe they switch the story together and Ariel could escape, but meets now Hook, who will be her Eric?
I´m confused now by my own thoughts ❓