Fruit of the Poisonous Tree
In trying to catch Regina embezzling city funds, Emma and Sidney run into Gold in the forest. He tells them he just sold land to Regina. He raises doubts about his own ethics when he says, “In business I’ve found it’s best not to ask too many questions.” He cautions them to drop their investigation because “emotional entanglements can lead down dangerous paths.”
After Emma’s failed attempt to bring Regina down, Gold meets her and Sidney outside the council meeting. He commends Emma for her bravery but cautions, “You’re going to need a strong ally.” When Emma rejects his offer, he says, “One can wish”–a most interesting comment in an episode about the dangers of wishing. Is it possible he knows who Sidney is?