what if Belle is pregnant?

[Slurpeez]

In my dreams, I wish for a Rumbelle pregnancy (one day). In every practical aspect, however, I think it’s much too early for Belle to be tied down like that with a baby. While I think Belle could handle the responsibility of a child, I just think she needs to explore her freedom some while Rumple is gone. She’s just now starting to stand on her own two feet (now, if only the writers would stop giving her amnesia, sigh). Belle being on her own could help to perpetuate her as a character in her own right.

I hope we get to see her take charge more rather than her being a back-room kind of girl so much. (Is it just me or did it seems like Rumple was always sending her to the back of his pawn shop whenever he had deals to make?) He treated her as if she were a child (like claiming to know what’s best for her, telling her to hide when Hook was on the loose, and not letting her come with him on trips, etc…) While Rumple esteems Belle for her bravery and loving heart, he has yet to trust that she can handle whatever adventure he’s embarking upon. (Can you tell I was a bit upset when he made her stay behind for her own “safety”?) I can see the advantage of Belle taking on a leadership role in SB, but I hate the way Rumple thinks Belle is somehow more fragile than the other Once ladies So far, Rumple has shown more faith in Emma’s ability as the Savior than he has shown in Belle. Rumple always takes Emma on his trips, and she goes on these amazing adventures to NYC and NL. As for Belle, she got a library of her own, but even she said it’s safer to read about adventures than to actually have them. So, I’m hoping Belle isn’t just stuck in SB in S3; I hope she gets to have some more action sequences like in “The Stranger.”

[Keb]

Eh, if we’re going to talk about the actors wanting their chars to have babies, both Bobby and Emilie have suggested that Rumbelle would want kids at various points. It’s gonna happen. I just can’t see it happening right now.

And as for who is the most important couple…that’s like asking who’s the most wicked villain or who the real hero is of the story. Geez people. The extended Henry Clan are all important, and all their relationships matter; A&E said it’s a family show about a very messed up family. And I think all the people in the clan who are still living have the chance to be heroes or villains, and all their romantic entanglements matter. Snowing and Rumbelle are the canonical couples we’ve gotten the most of (and that we know to be True Love), but whatever happens with Hook/Neal/Emma/Regina/not-yet-introduced-love-interests is DEFINITELY going to be of central importance in the next season(s).

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[angiebelle]

I could see it happening, and it would be an interesting- if angsty- storyline- I’ve seen some fanfics in which she discovers she’s pregnant after sexy times as Lacey- but as some of you have said, it’s probably too soon. Plus- if we really want to see Belle come into her own next season, it’s probably best that we don’t introduce a baby just yet. However, I would not be surprised if she ends up pregnant before the series runs it’s course, a couple seasons down the road. It would be pretty amusing for Emilie, I imagine, since she played a pregnant woman for much of Lost!

[Keb]

Rumple likes Emma and respects her, but her death wouldn’t wound him the way that Belle’s would. He’s already been through that pain and fears it above everything except losing his son. I think, especially after the ship incident, he DOES recognize her abilities…but he’s a very paternalistic person in a lot of ways (look at how he treats Swanfire, though at least in that case, he actually IS the father, or how he talks to Regina after Cora’s death). And when it comes to Belle, he’s promised to protect her (122), and loves her very dearly.

So yeah, I wanted her on the ship, too, but the two people who’ve hurt her most (three if you count Rumple himself) are on that ship, going to face a threat he thinks all of them should fear, and a prophecy that he’s pretty sure means the end for him (which means he would cease being able to protect her at some point). Would you let her come if you were him?

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[Slurpeez]

@Keb wrote:

Rumple likes Emma and respects her, but her death wouldn’t wound him the way that Belle’s would. He’s already been through that pain and fears it above everything except losing his son. I think, especially after the ship incident, he DOES recognize her abilities…but he’s a very paternalistic person in a lot of ways (look at how he treats Swanfire, though at least in that case, he actually IS the father, or how he talks to Regina after Cora’s death). And when it comes to Belle, he’s promised to protect her (122), and loves her very dearly.

So yeah, I wanted her on the ship, too, but the two people who’ve hurt her most (three if you count Rumple himself) are on that ship, going to face a threat he thinks all of them should fear, and a prophecy that he’s pretty sure means the end for him (which means he would cease being able to protect her at some point). Would you let her come if you were him?

For the sake of this thought experiment, I’d rather have my true love with me at the end than not. While I can certainly understand and sympathize with the desire to protect the ones you love, Belle isn’t Rumple’s child. And that’s my point. I don’t like the way he fathers her so much. Despite their huge age gap, as his lover, Belle should be Rumple’s equal and his partner, not his daughter. Rumple constantly underestimate’s Belle’s capabilities, even though he has openly praised her in that phone conversation. So, yes, I think Rumple should have taken along Belle, despite the risk, because Belle has proven herself capable and brave in numerous situations (like when she bested Hook twice, for example, freed Prince Philip, or even when she agreed to go with the Dark One to save her people). Where Rumple is weak and cowardly, Belle is strong and brave. She makes up for his shortcomings. Also, she’s very well educated and well read, so having her for her scholarly prowess might have proved to be invaluable in their travels. I think it was Rumple’s mistake to leave her behind. That just my opinion. Take it or leave it.

"That’s how you know you’ve really got a home. When you leave it, there’s this feeling that you can’t shake. You just miss it." Neal Cassidy

[RumplesGirl]

@Slurpeez108 wrote:

For the sake of this thought experiment, I’d rather have my true love with me at the end than not. While I can certainly understand and sympathize with the desire to protect the ones you love, Belle’s isn’t Rumple’s child. And that’s my point. I don’t like the way he fathers her so much. Despite their huge age gap, as his lover, Belle should be Rumple’s equal and his partner, not his daughter. Rumple constantly underestimate’s Belle’s capabilities, even though he has openly praised her in that phone conversation. So, yes, I think Rumple should have taken along Belle, despite the risk, because Belle has proven herself capable and brave in numerous situations (like when she bested Hook twice, for example, freed Prince Philip, or even when she agreed to go with the Dark One to save her people). Where Rumple is weak and cowardly, Belle is strong and brave. She makes up for his shortcomings. Also, she’s very well educated and well read, so having her for her scholarly prowess might have proved to be invaluable in their travels. I think it was Rumple’s mistake to leave her behind. That just my opinion. Take it or leave it.

I do agree with this, Rumple acts like Belle is delicate and has to be protected. He’s never seen her the way we have, like in the Outsider. To him, Belle is someone who needs protecting. So that’s why the writers left her behind: when Rumple gets back he is going to see how well she handled the town, how she fought to protect it and that she doesn’t need him to protect her because she is fully capable in her own right. Then they’ll be more like partners.

"He was a lot of things to me" "The only conclusion was love"

[Keb]

No, I’m expecting her to go to him, with Neal. Which will be even more epic, and put them on more equal footing. But let’s see…he’s seen her abducted and imprisoned for 30 years, kidnapped by her own father, handcuffed by a werewolf, nearly killed by a pirate, mindwiped by same, brainwashed by Regina, targeted by the Sheriff of Nottingham for less than savory activities… He might have reason to see her as fragile and at risk. Yet he did acknowledge in 211 that she had saved him, and I don’t think that, after 204, he believes he can get away with babying her completely. That doesn’t mean he won’t try to protect her.

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[RumplesGirl]

I think Rumple protecting Belle is equal parts a reflection of what happened to her in the past and his fear that he’ll lose her because of him. He is terrified of losing her and thus seeks to shield her from harm, and for good reason: being the TL of the Dark One is not easy. He may never stop trying to protect her, but I hope that he lets her protect him as well.

"He was a lot of things to me" "The only conclusion was love"

[Keb]

That’s why I’m hoping that in the first couple of eps she finds Neal and finds a way to get to him; then they can have splendid adventures going to rescue Rumple. And they can bring Mulan and Grumpy.

Okay, I’m just going to be over here fantasizing and maybe fanficcing…

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[Phee]

@RumplesGirl wrote:

To him, Belle is someone who needs protecting. So that’s why the writers left her behind: when Rumple gets back he is going to see how well she handled the town, how she fought to protect it and that she doesn’t need him to protect her because she is fully capable in her own right. Then they’ll be more like partners.

THIS! The more I’ve thought about it, the more I think that splitting them up was actually a really savvy move. It’s going to give Belle the chance to really shine as an individual with her role in SB. And if some of our speculations prove correct, she may well play a role in finding Nealfire and reuniting father and son. Everyone, including Rumple himself, will see her in a new light. Tearing them apart will ultimately make them closer and stronger when they’re reunited.

As far as a Rumbelle baby is concerned…one day, but there’s no way they’re prepared for that now, either as individuals, or as a couple.

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