@AllThatGlitters wrote:
So I’ve been thinking of what we saw this season in terms of CS and here is what I think could be a possibility for Season 3.
• I can see Emma and Hook connecting and spending more time together while searching for Henry in Neverland.
I certainly see that as well. These would be great moments for Hook to have some flashbacks of his time in NL and of possible and very likely interactions with Bae in NL. I would like these flashbacks to solidify his cause to help Emma find Henry.
@AllThatGlitters wrote:
• I think it is possible that Hook may try to sway away from the good side again to be out for himself, but do the right thing in the end.
I totally agree with that. It would not make sense that he would all of a sudden be good 100% of the time. He has been vengeful for 300 years or so and being good and true might take some time getting used to lol. It also makes for an interesting, and continually-evolving character development for Hook. This would add to his complexity.
@AllThatGlitters wrote:
• I think that it is being set up that Emma and Hook could find they are attracted to each other, but when Bae enters the story again, Hook might step away so that he can make it up to Bae and give him the family he always wanted. The show is about parallels, so I’m thinking that Hook already feels guilt that he took the family that Bae had by taking Milah away and didn’t think about the consequences. Maybe with Emma, he might think the right thing to do is to not ruin another family so he must push her away even though they have a connection.
Absolutely. I see that happening in the beginning of their friendship too. He needs to grieve over Bae in a sense, realizing that he is “gone.” For him to back away at first would show that he is honoring Neal. I think pushing her away after the attraction inevitably stays after all his internal conlflicts will only make for an interesting and push-and-pull romantic dynamic between the two. Those are always the best.
@AllThatGlitters wrote:
• I do realize that Emma could be with Nealfire for awhile but I am not opposed to that. I’d rather they explore their relationship early on so that they kind of get closure.
It is necessary and a way to quell any doubts we had that Neal and Emma should or should not be together. They still have a lot of issues to uncover and Neal needs to find out more about Emma’s struggles because of leaving her.
@AllThatGlitters wrote:
• I think if the show continually has the sexual tension between Hook and Emma for a couple of seasons (Jim and Pam from The Office, anyone?) it is usually worth the wait in the end.
Yes, a slow burning candle has always been my favorite type of ship. I don’t like instant romances that are lovey dovey. They seem too artificial to me. It is through the tension and the struggles and the love that comes after it that makes it long-lasting and real.
@AllThatGlitters wrote:
These are just some thoughts. I really enjoy this thread, by the way. You all are very nice and respectful – just a great bunch of fellow shippers 😀
These are great thoughts! You spoke for us in what we all want, IMO! We are a supportive team and will always stay respectful even if other type of shippers *cough* don’t…
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