S1 E1
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Season 1  "Pilot"  1x1

Aired 13 years ago - Oct 23, 2011

Emma does not believe in Henry's stories, and she brings him back to Storybrooke, where she is captivated by an unusual boy. Concerned for the boy, she decides to stay for a while, but soon discovers that Storybrooke is more than a simple town. It's a place where magic has been forgotten, but it's still there, where fairytale characters come alive, even though if they do not remember who they once were, and the Evil Queen, is now Henry's foster mother. An epic battle is beginning, and for the good side to win, Emma will have to accept her destiny and fight for it.

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This? It's more than just a book.
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You look relieved.
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No, wait. Let me guess.
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♪ I must admit ♪
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My name's Henry. I'm your son.
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Storybrooke, Maine.
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She can't hurt us.
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Why is that?
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Step into the light and take off those ridiculous robes.
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The queen has created a powerful curse,
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That little thing growing inside your belly.
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"her"? It's a boy.
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Henry.
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Well, listen, um, have a good night,
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Giving in to one's dark side never accomplishes anything.
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What the hell is this?
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I'll just go and check on the lad,
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Other than being a tired little boy,
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What fairy tale thing?
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You will save me, as I did you.
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The curse! It's here!
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Put on a smile, and stay out of trouble.
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Finding people is what I do. Here's an idea.
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The bird is free and will do what it will.
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Did you give him your credit card so he can find her?
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Have a nice trip back to boston.
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I am so sorry.
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Good-bye, Emma.
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Things would change here,
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And I'm no savior.
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A place where the only happy ending will be mine.
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That I didn't have to be alone on my birthday.
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You have no legal right to Henry,
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