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Funny, I was just having the same thought. Like in last week's promo with Killian telling Emma he loves her no matter what. Then, surprise! Cool, cause I made you a Dark One. This week's line about "I want to hurt you as much as you hurt me" could have followed something like "Of course I love you, but RIGHT NOW..." It could be exactly what he said, but the powers that be do like to use misdirection in those promos for maximum impact. Who knows. Also, I don't remember seeing any spoilers of DarkKillian and DarkSwan running around Camelot. I have so many different theories of what happened there, but I'm sure they're probably all wrong.

Regina was a complete asshole in that scene. It's one thing to get your friend to confront their fears, but you do it in a supportive manner over drinks or something, not wielding a dagger that removes their free will. But then, Regina just seems to be that kind of friend. Jesus, I'd hate for her to throw me a milestone birthday party.

No, I think it's totally playing Zelena.

I admit I died little when it was revealed that Emma's house was Killian's idea, but talk about a complicated relationship. At least now some spoilers of the future episodes make more sense. I couldn't get into the second hour at all, but it was good seeing Ruby and Mulan. Merida, girl, I'm glad your story's over now.

Going back to the SQ bad apples in particular, it pisses me off that they consider any fan of CaptainSwan or OutlawQueen to be homophobic, when that's far from facts as can be. Yes, there are homophobes in this world, but if there's one thing I can take from years of observing online SiFi/Fantasy fandom over the years, is that you'll find some of the most accepting and open fans in these genres than you will anywhere else. So, here I am, a pansexual woman--and really, where are the cis-female/transmen/transwomen couples being represented--with several gay family/friends/coworkers. And I'm homophobic because I'm a fan of a canon heterosexual couple like CaptainSwan? Please, sit down and have several seats.

Thanks, I was going to ask if our more eagle-eyed members can confirm that! I also thought the box was the sorcerer's hat box.

Also trying to work, but having to take a break to squee now and then. Seriously, how adorable are those two? They are my happy place. I'm not ready for the pain, but I know they'll get through it. I mean, THEY BETTER!

I can see that. Or we can go with the tried and true, Yet Another Alternate Universe.

You know, I had that same thought. Single mother in love with a deceased sea captain? Very "Ghost and Mrs. Muir".

Soooo, we pretty much know that the Underworld is coming to Storybrooke or vice versa. Actually, I kind of love that idea. What I don't get is why so many people think Killian is going to sacrifice himself and be dragged to the Underworld. What am I missing. And really, another sacrifice?

Regarding Killian and Snow having a conversation, I imagine anything they have to say to one another has to do with Snowflake, and that makes me think of this Mitchell and Webb sketch.

In my teens-very early twenties, and still living with my parents, I used to carve fancy jack-o-lanterns each year. I never thought much about it. Then the year I moved into my own place, my mother told me the neighborhood kids who came to the house Halloween night asked her what happened to the cool jack-o-lanterns. One toddler was even a little pissed about not seeing one. If I had my own house, I'd be one of those people that goes all out for Halloween. But in my apartment, I have my year-round artificial tree lit up with orange and purple LED lights and various spooky stuff scattered about. I haven't decided to go out or stay around for trick-or-treaters. I doubt I'll get many, but I actually enjoy giving out candy and seeing the kids' costumes.

Best sneak peek ever! I don't see how the rest of the episode can live up to that, but I'm in.

No one here has ever painted Hook as a choirboy in his pirate life. The writers, however, seem to be doing just that with Nealfire, and it's not working for some of us.

D'oh, I forgot the spam a lot. Then maybe Violet would appreciate some opera instead of Yaz.

That stuck out to me. I don't think canned food became a thing until the Napoleonic wars. But then I thought Camelot, timelines, fairytales, blahblablah, suspension of disbelief. Still, no I'm pretty sure there was no canned food in Camelot.

I was mostly bored, but I will also echo the appreciation of Merlin eye candy. He's just gorgeous. I did note the mention of Henry being a hero, but I don't know how it's going to affect the story. I think we're pretty sure he's not going to be the one to pull out Excalibur. I did kind of like the Henry/Violet stuff, but if a 13-year-old's tears is powerful enough to counter -act dark magic, then tween me would be the most powerful wizard of all time. And I did chuckle at the suggestion of "Harold and Maude" being a good date movie. I love the movie, but it's a good date movie for goth kids maybe. I was actually okay with a lot of the Emma/Regina stuff. Yeah, Regina lecturing Emma on being self-righteous was ridiculous, but she was upset about Henry seeing what happened. I can understand that.

That could work. Medieval with a hint of green!

I thought about that! Zelena requires too much cleavilage for work.

Still trying to figure out my Halloween costume this year. Every year my office does a Halloween spooktacular with food and costumes. Last year, I won second place and a $50 gift card with my two-headed circus performer costume. This year it's weird, because a lot of people were let go with restructuring. I work at home most of the time myself, but I think it would be good to go to the office Halloween party. So, should I do Wicked Witch Elphaba or demon warrior--basically medieval gear with horns, fangs, and green face makeup, since I have green makeup already?

Ohhhhh! See, co-lead to me is one of two leads. Once is very much an ensemble.

I missed it too. Spoilers, please!

As someone who was a fan of a Moonlighting back in the day, there was a lot of "will they or won't they" around Dave and Maddy finally getting together. The entire series was based on their UST. Well, they did, and the series went downhill pretty quickly after that. I even remember the episode. The fans all went "SQUEE" and then, "eh". So, I'm in the group that's pretty sure that CS has been intimate pretty regularly between 4a and 4b, because I like it like that. They're both worldly adults who have worked out their issues together. They've become more comfortable with each other, while remaining or even becoming more attractive to one another than ever before. That said, or because of that, I wouldn't have minded the Camelot kiss to have gone a little farther.

You know, I know there would be no show without some conflict, but I get the feeling if everyone just stayed home and let Hook handle things, there wouldn't be a Dark Swan. So, yeah, the best parts for me were Captain Swan. I even loved when they spied on Henry and Violet. Proud that Snowing didn't fall for Arthur's tricks, but then get a spell put on them. D'oh! I really liked Lancelot. Hope to see more of him.

Well, regarding the CS stuff coming up, I can only say, "Ouch, my heart". But I have hope (your words, writers) that it's still true love. I have to say, while I don't like relationship angst as a rule, I prefer it over boredom. So, they got me there. As far as exploring Hell, it's funny because for the past year I've been working on a story dealing with a protagonist from Hell. My idea of Hell and the Underworld is an amalgam of various theologies and personal hells, though. But, I'd be on board with Once doing the Greek mythology of the Underworld..