After watching ABC’s Once Upon a Time season 7 episode 13 last night, it’s true that love can be blind in more ways than one. In an effort to help others and find the killer, “Nook” ignores the very person who needs his help the most…his daughter. While it’s clear that “Nook” will need to follow his heart to get to the truth, perhaps he needs to open his eyes as well to the girl who has been practically pleading with him for help. But will it be too late once he figures it out? Please note spoilers are ahead if you have not gotten a chance to watch yet. In last night’s episode, “Knightfall,” we learn more about Alice growing up locked in the tower and sympathize with Nook’s desire to help her, which even causes him to turn to one of his greatest enemies to do so. Meanwhile, Ivy/Drizella tries to pick up the pieces and truly change for the better, Henry leans on Regina’s shoulder for some guidance, and Lucy finally goes to see the one person who can help her save her father. My top 5 moments from Once Upon a Time season 7 episode 13 are:
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“The calm before the storm.”
In the beginning of the episode, we learn more about Alice’s childhood and get a glimpse into her loving relationship with her father, “Nook.” Mother Gothel’s curse prevents Alice from leaving the tower, but “Nook” is not about to give up without trying. We learn that Alice is the one who created his beloved painting and they exchange their chess pieces before “Nook” goes off to find a way to save her. “Nook” refers to his daughter as “my little rook” and tells her that she is “the bravest girl he knows.” One cannot help but sympathize with “Nook,” who wants nothing more than to free his daughter from this magical prison. As a result, he turns to one of his greatest enemies, Rumpel and is ready to “make a deal.” While we know that we cannot trust the outcomes of Rumpel’s deals, “Nook” has no other choice but to try and see it through, not knowing where else to turn.
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“I think it’s time we had a little talk.”
In present time, Nook/Rogers and Rumpel are trying to figure out who the killer is and what he or she wants with these witches before someone else is harmed. Mother Gothel/Eloise shows up with beyond perfect timing and is willing to help them as long as she can talk to Nook/Rogers alone. Rumpel begrudgingly agrees but is never too far away, as he has the camera working at all times to ensure he doesn’t miss anything. While it’s clear that Mother Gothel/Eloise cannot be trusted, she seems very much invested in trying to get Nook/Rogers to realize who he is. But what does she get out of this in return? While we don’t know her true intentions just yet, she is playing the part for now and seems somewhat willing to help them stop the killer.
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“You will fail her again and again.”
After striking up a deal with Rumpel, “Nook” learns that he needs to retrieve “Maui’s Fish Hook,” bringing the Moana story-line into the mix. “Nook” quickly learns that another pirate possesses the magical weapon, Captain Ahab who is from Melville’s classic tale, Moby Dick. Captain Ahab clearly doesn’t seem willing to part with the weapon and “Nook” warns that “it’s a dangerous thing to call me old man.” After gambling to win the magical object, Captain Ahab is not about to leave without getting to the bottom of this. He follows “Nook” and realizes that he had no intention of killing Rumpel aka “The Dark One.” Nook’s pride gets in his way as the two participate in a pistol duel that determines “Nook” to be the winner but not without a consequence in the process. Mother Gothel anticipated that Nook’s pride would get in the way of his true mission and poisoned the bullet he was struck by, which created the magical curse that causes him great pain whenever Alice is near. “Nook” doesn’t want to believe that he will “fail her again and again” as Mother Gothel suggests, but in present day, he is currently failing to see the cries of help from Tilly. What is it going to take to wake “Nook” up so he can help his daughter in present time? Will his pride continue to get in the way? It seems like Mother Gothel is banking on this, but “Nook” still has time to follow his heart and put his pride aside to help Tilly.
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“I think you could be the hero I need.”
After her mother, Victoria’s death, Ivy/Drizella is left alone to pick up the pieces. Henry goes to visit her when she is cleaning out her mother’s office and Ivy/Drizella tries to make romantic advances toward him to deal with her grief. Henry gently turns her down, but offers to still help her. Ivy really is a “wounded bird” at this point in time, not knowing what to do with her life. She finally realizes that her mother loved her all along and Henry suggests that she now try to make connections and amends with the rest of her family, which seems like a good starting point. After having a heart-to-heart conversation with Jacinda that ends in a believable hug, Ivy/Drizella is ready to “be the best person she can be.” The next step is to find her sister, Anastasia and Ivy/Drizella needs Henry’s help to do so. Has Ivy really turned over a new leaf? I’m hoping so, as we could really use her help to balance out the forces of good and evil.
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“Operation Hyacinth.”
Just when it seemed like Henry and Jacinda were ready to share true love’s kiss, Lucy intervened when she found the page of the fairy-tale book that revealed that Henry would die if this were to happen. Lucy now tells her mother that she no longer wants her to see Henry, which is clearly breaking her heart. At the end of the episode, Lucy turns to the only person who can help her…Regina. She tells Regina what is going on and shows her the page, learning that Regina is awake. Regina is happy to help and tells her that when you save people, that “makes you a Mills.” “Operation Hyacinth” is on and Regina and Lucy are ready to help give Henry and Jacinda the happy ending they deserve. It’s about time!
I hope you enjoyed the list and feel free to post your own thoughts and theories on Once Upon a Time below. Happy viewing!
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Amy Koto, TV Fanatic Girl
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