Speculation, following 1x12 SKIN DEEP.

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Based on a bad dream I had last night, and spoilery for SKIN DEEP...and comments, if any, will probably contain spoilers as well.


I have the worst feeling about how Regina's keeping Belle captive in Storybrooke.

Nightmare scenario: Regina knows that Belle can get close to Gold. If he knew she's still alive, he could not help but want to get close to her again. Seeing as Belle is in a mental ward, and likely under the same "forgetful" curse as nearly everyone else, might Regina have brainwashed her? I have this terrible vision of Belle pretending to remember him, then being the one to pull out the Rumple!dagger and stabbing him with it.

Told you...nightmare scenario! I don't want anything else to happen to my beloved Rumple/Gold! I think he's been through enough already, & it's just been one season!

Seeing as he's likely the most popular character on the show, I am hoping the writers will show some mercy.

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