Regina tries to push Emma out of Storybrooke and Henry's life; information about the evil queen's curse comes out.
When Mr. Gold's house is robbed, Emma suspects he is planning to have vigilante justice; Ruby, Mary Margaret and Ashley (Jessy Schram) plan a night out on Valentine's Day; Belle (Emilie de Ravin) makes a deal with Rumplestiltskin.
As fairytale characters awaken from Queen Regina's curse, they are not transported back to their home; Prince Phillip and his travelling companion realise they will be facing a deadly foe.
Emma gives Ruby a job as her assistant; David faces questions about Kathryn's disappearance; Red Riding Hood yearns to run off with her love but is prevented by a dangerous situation.
Emma runs for public office, leading Regina and Mr. Gold to indulge in dirty politics; Rumplestiltskin searches for a power source to help his son avoid war.