Beverley Elliott

When Hook refuses to choose three friends to leave in the underworld, Hades threatens to condemn him to the River of Lost Souls. Meanwhile, Gold wants to help find Hook so he can go home to Belle.

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.

Emma returns to Storybrooke to reunite Lily and Maleficent. Regina and Robin deal with the consequences of Zelena's pregnancy, Gold's failing health forces Isaac to look for a new ally. In a flashback, Cora tries to get Regina's forgiveness.

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.