The Shepherd, con’d
In SB, David comes into Gold’s shop for directions to the troll bridge. Gold’s shop sign reads “Mr. Gold Pawnbroker and Antiquities Dealer.” The building address is 3438.
“Miss Mills led you astray, ” Gold says: apparently, Gold is on Team Mary Margaret &David. Or is he? He gives correct directions but as David turns to leave, something odd happens.
When David first entered the shop, his eye was caught by a hanging mobile –the one James and Snow had hung for baby Emma. David was fascinated–hyponotized, some fans have said. With a small smile, Gold had greeted David with “Charming.” Point 1 for Team MM: Gold seems to be nudging David to remember FTL.
But as David starts to leave, his eye befalls a lawn ornament. David seems hypnotized by this as well. He says it once belonged to him. He now remembers, but it’s the false memory of Kathryn, not FTL. Gold nudges again, “Are you sure?” And smiles when David says he remembers. So is it Team MM or Team Kathryn? Or maybe neither. Maybe it’s just typical Rumple : he gives you the options, you choose.