Faustino Di Bauda

The Dark Ones target a living soul for sacrifice, leading to a showdown between Dark Swan and Dark Hook; in a flashback, the Evil Queen forces Hook to confront a demon from his past.

The mission to rescue Hook from the Underworld turns out to be more difficult than expected as the heroes encounter souls with unfinished business.

In flashback, Snow and Charming make a special wish that Emma will be protected. The result of their wish has the whole kingdom bursting into song which infuriates the Evil Queen.

Hook aligns with Tiger Lily to find a way back to Emma, and Regina works to free David and Snow from the sleeping curse. Also, Gold and the Black Fairy come to an impasse, and Snow and Charming make a sacrifice, so Emma can fulfil her destiny.

Those searching for Emma receive help from unexpected allies; Emma struggles to resist her dark urges as she tries to find Merlin before her transformation is complete.

The Author aligns with Gold, while Emma, her parents, Hook and Regina try to stop them; Henry steps up to save his family.