Surprisingly, given how I usually go on a lot, I don’t really have that much to say about this weeks episode.
Belle was the absolute highlight. Her smile could power the sun I swear and she has such a big heart. Belle was so sweet with baby!Robyn. I mean Belle could have reacted to looking after a baby with absolute heartbreak because of losing Gideon. She says later that it reminded her of how much they’d lost but rather than mourn over that, she just focuses on making the most of what they have left.
That is just typical Belle really, she’s quite glass half-full, with the optimism. Just like how Belle reacted when Rumple told her about Gideon’s heart. Belle immediately jumped to hope whereas Rumple’s expression said that he had deep concerns. He’s the pessimist, and she’s the optimist. Then they hugged! We’re going to have a lot of gifsets of that right? Also of the hand holding at the end? I have a mighty need!
Honestly Belle reassuring Rumple, telling him he’d done his best and it wasn’t his fault, and focusing on what they can do now to help – this is the Belle I love. She doesn’t stand for any shit but she’s compassionate and hopeful and very kind. I don’t even like the Blue Fairy but I went awww when Belle covered her with the blanket.
I do find it a bit sad that nobody goes to see Belle unless they want something. At least Zelena had the good sense to wait until Rumple had gone before asking for that favor, talk about salt in the wound given what Zelena did to Neal. I have to admit while I didn’t want Zelena to defeat the Black Fairy I was rooting for her because I admired Zelena’s impulse.
Protecting her family, taking care of business, is a character trait I’ve always liked and one I would like to see Rumple and Regina adopt a bit more often. I did find the entire battle in the mines a little eye-rolling because why didn’t they just teleport out? Also it was hardly a sneak attack given the Black Fairy had told Zelena where she could find her and that she would be waiting.
A little bit of snark with my regularly scheduled ‘where is baby!Neal?’ question. I mean no wonder the Charming’s were stunned. Zelena asked if they could watch the baby before she went to battle evil. Also I know Storybrooke has magic now, so other modes of transport like Jefferson’s hat would presumably work, so it’s not quite like the land without magic. However, now fairy crystals can transport between realms? How about they invent just a couple of methods and stick with that. A new method every week is getting a bit much.
Zelena without magic is odd, I wonder if they’ll find a way to restore it.
Did I mention Rumbelle holding hands? Then Rumple let Emma help to wake the Blue Fairy. I wonder if he was resistant to that because he made a choice, and wanted to fix it himself, or if it’s just the deep-seated belief that nobody would ever help him. Anyway, the promo for next week suggests that they are going to be working together! I’m sure it’ll all go horribly wrong but I’m looking forward to it anyway.