In Storybrooke, Emma tries to save two homeless children from the evils of foster care. Meanwhile, in the Enchanted Forest of the fairytale world that was, the Evil Queen coerces Hansel and Gretel into stealing a poison apple from the Blind Witch.
Mary Margaret and David continue to grapple with their unrequited love, and Snow White tries to ease her breaking heart as Prince Charming's wedding to King Midas' daughter approaches.
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.
Pan threatens to cast a destructive curse on Storybrooke residents which would extinguish all life. However, the community does not give up easily and they band together in order to prevent him.
The residents of Storybrooke face a challenging decision after the seven dwarves discover what happens when anyone tries to cross the town border. Regina goes to extreme lengths to regain her magical powers while flashbacks reveal how she first acquired them. Charming tries to find a way to get Snow White and Emma back from the Enchanted Forest and also assumes the status of town leader.