[s2e16] The Miller's Daughter Now

It reveals that Rumplestiltskin was once capable of being loved and almost gave up his power for Cora.

Locked in a tower to prove her claim or face death, she is visited by . He offers to spin the gold in exchange for her firstborn child. However, Cora convinces him to teach her the magic instead. As they work together, they fall in love and plan to run away, changing their contract so the child will be theirs . [S2E16] The Miller's Daughter

The rivalry between Cora and Eva explains Cora’s later hatred for Snow White. It reveals that Rumplestiltskin was once capable of

At the last moment, Cora realizes that love is a weakness that will keep her from power. She rips out her own heart to remain cold and calculating, choosing to marry Prince Henry and become royalty rather than flee with Rumplestiltskin. However, Cora convinces him to teach her the magic instead

In the present day, Cora and Regina are on the hunt for the Dark One’s dagger to control Mr. Gold, who is dying from a poisoned wound inflicted by Hook in New York.

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