Agreed! The more I think about it and the more I remember stuff Adam and Eddy have said before, I think it’s very likely that ABC loves Hook and A and E like him very much but have always intended for Nealfire to be the endgame. But they recognize that there is potential for TV drama a la love triangle so CSF will happen.
Character development wise it would be really good for Hook to give up Emma. I’m not saying have his heart broken but to realize that he can’t steal another man’s love, especially when that man is Milah’s son. Hook doesn’t want to be the villain anymore and being able to recognize that Swanfire is TL and leave them be is a big step for him. Besides, I maintain that CaptainSwan will be much better as friends.