Sound of Surviving

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"No, I mean it," Zelena said. "I've no reason to escape."

"And with that cuff, you won't have the magic to do it either," Regina told her. "Oh, look. Home."

"Mmm. Dank. Isn't it? I'm glad I thought of it."

"And right upstairs, our O.B., Dr. Whale, gives the finest care this side of the fictional alps. The perfect temporary home."

"Yes. This home is temporary. But me being in your life is not, because this..." She ra a hand along her stomach. "Means forever."

"Okay, Zelena. You wanna start talking truth? Tell me, why are you so confident? Tell me, what's gonna make you feel safe at night once that baby's born?"

"The fact that if you kill me, Robin will always know that you murdered the mother of his child."

"You underestimate me, Zelena. Enjoy your new home."

MR. GOLD'S SHOP

"Get anything on blood magic, but be quick," Mr. Gold said. "I've just remembered something in the back that might help." He ripped his heart and watched the last red spot. Someone entered.

"What are you doing here?" Isaac asked.

"What do you want?" Mr. Gold wondered.

"I want the Author..." Regina replied. "Finding him was my idea before you stole it... What's wrong with you? You look terrible."

"Nothing. I'm fine."

"Oh, it's your heart, isn't it? It's finally happening."

"Yeah. It's dying. Bad news for you and me both."

"You said it would kill your ability to love. You didn't say that... The Dark One can't die, not like that."

"No, but Rumpelstiltskin can. A friendly warning... You don't wanna face the Dark One when there's no one else at home. So I suggest you don't antagonize me."

"Oh, but it doesn't really matter. By definition, when I get my happy ending, I'll be... Guess what? Happy. So I don't really care what you'll be up to."

"No, you... You're just being short sighted. Look. I have the quill. You and I can... Work together. We... We could figure out a way to... To find that ink."

"Yes, you look like you're up for some serious collaboration... Thank you. I'll figure out the ink on my own."

"No, no, no."

"Goodbye, dearie."

"No."

Regina left with the Author and Mr. Gold passed out.

ENCHANTED FOREST - PAST

Cora entered a pub.

"You are too good for this place, m'lady," the Sheriff of Nottingham said.

"You'd be surprised. Who are you?"

"They call me Nottingham. The sheriff of Nottingham, actually. Come."

"My name's Cora, and I'm looking for a man."

"Well..."

"A specific man. He has a tattoo on his arm of a lion... Right here."

"Robin Hood. Sounds like you're talking about Robin Hood."

"Tell me more, sheriff."

"Oh, no, no, no, you don't want him, darling. He is a sanctimonious blowhard who thinks he's better than all the other thieving bastards because he steals from the rich... To give to the poor and won't shut up about it."