Last time on Once: The Black Fairy threatened Zelena, which riled her up. Refusing to listen to Regina, Zelena stormed into the mine and her magic turned the crystals dark, which was the Black Fairy’s plan. Regina and Zelena argued and Zelena was about to return to Oz before realizing she didn’t want to leave. She used a magical heart she found in Oz with an old friend who ultimately became the Tin Man to drain her magic, ruining the Black Fairy’s plan.
Meanwhile, Snow and David went venue hunting with Emma, Hook and Henry. David kept finding things wrong with every venue until he revealed that he didn’t think planning a wedding now was a good idea. Not when Emma’s doom hung over them. Emma agreed and said they could plan once she faced the Final Battle.
At the end, Emma used a restored crystal to heal Blue Fairy. The Black Fairy was not pleased because Blue knows a big secret she doesn’t want Rumple to know – the real reason she abandoned him.
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(That seemed to go a little better. Now let’s get on with the episode).
We get an early title card after the recap as two fairies fly across the title. We are then told it is many, many years ago as Fiona is in the middle of labor. Malcolm is there, supporting her. There’s a lot of heavy breathing, groaning and pushing before she lets out a yell. Candles briefly go out before reigniting, echoing the scene where Emma gives birth to Henry. A midwife doesn’t even blink as she swaddles the baby, announcing that it is a boy. Fiona admires her baby, declaring him perfect and Malcolm says they need to find the perfect name for him.
The window opens and the two fairies fly in, growing full-sized to reveal Blue and Tiger Lily. Malcolm asks who they are and Blue introduces them as fairies. She also explains that Tiger Lily is their son’s fairy godmother. Fiona says she’s heard of them but thought fairy godmothers came alone. Blue confirms that’s true but this is a special occasion. She reveals that there is a prophecy that states that a baby born on that day was destined to be The Savior.
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| Behold we bring you tidings of good-ish news! |
Oh snap!
