S4 E17
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ABC (US)
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Season 4  "Best Laid Plans"  4x17

Aired 9 years ago - Mar 29, 2015

Hook tells Emma that her fate is at stake in Gold's plan while Regina leads the villains on a wild goose chase. Henry makes a breakthrough in his search to find the Author, but Mary Margaret and David need a moment to reconsider the best course of action. In a Fairy Tale Land flashback, Snow and Charming search for a way to ensure their child will grow-up to be a hero. When a traveling peddler directs them to visit a kindly old hermit, Snow and Charming are presented with a choice that could secure their child's goodness, but at a price that will haunt them for years to come on.

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not chocolate doughnuts, okay?
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If I didn't think it was a distinct possibility,
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Yes, he's a mess, darling. A bum.
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It makes me doubt if my happy ending's even possible.
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I get that you're not a fan of Ursula and Cruella,
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about ruining your happiness?
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by two of the most valiant heroes.
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It would be nice if at least one of the Charmings
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David, that belonged to Maleficent,
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You should've given us another chance to talk to them.
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We don't even know what that is.
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I was on the way to the station when I got your call.
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It stops when we get rid of Maleficent's ashes
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Maleficent's ashes.
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I'm trying to apologize.
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Good luck.
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Your child might turn out to be
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and that it be as long and terrible
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We have to tell Emma everything.
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If we work together, we will find a way to defeat Regina.
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welcome me into their coven with open arms?
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