About that GIF. It occurs to me that the scene in question has to do with the three most important men in Emma’s life.
Charming–father–and “the past”. The man she wishes she had a deeper connection to her whole life.
Henry–son–and “the present”. The man/boy she is focused on with such an intensity
Neal–the lover–and “the future” The man she will never stop loving
They stage these things carefully and maybe I’m just cracking out over here, but she’s holding on to the past (Charming) but staring straight into her future, Neal, but in between is the #SaveHenry storyline which is her only present.
(RG should go to bed)
[adrotate group="5"]
"He was a lot of things to me" "The only conclusion was love"