OUAT: Defying Gravity

Last episode: Mary Margaret went into labor!

This episode: Mary Margaret prepares to give birth as the residents of Storybrooke try to prevent Zelena from getting the baby. But first, let’s learn more about Zelena and Glinda, shall we?

So let’s go back to Oz, where Zelena watches her sister practice with Rumplestilskin. She seethes until Glinda enters to thank Zelena for revealing the truth about the Wizard and setting Oz free. Zelena’s like “Oh, thanks.” She revels in the attention and stops stalking her sister. So Glinda introduces her to the other witches of Oz, who shall remain nameless. 

(Glinda, Witch of the North; Not Important, Witch of the South; and Who Cares, Witch of the East)

She explains to Zelena that they each represent a direction as well as a characteristic—courage, love, wisdom. Glinda invites Zelena to join them as the Witch of the West and represent innocence. Zelena’s like “Have you met me? Not exactly innocent here.” But Glinda says that releasing her anger and jealousy toward her sister will make her innocent again. Zelena agrees to it and her green skin returns to it’s normal hue. Glinda gives her a jewel to wear to help control her powers.

OUAT: As Long As You’re Mine

Scene: Enchanted Forest. A lone rider gallops through the woods, heading toward the palace. That rider? Belle. She goes to tell everyone gathered at the palace—Snow, Charming, Regina, Aurora and Philip—that Rumple is alive. But Neal’s been absorbed into him and now he’s insane. Well, more insane. Regina’s happy Rumple is alive, Snow is aghast Neal is kinda dead.

Anyway, Aurora tells Snow that Zelena wants Snow’s baby. Which proves Regina’s point that the Charmings shouldn’t make a big deal about announcing their impending arrival. But the Charmings will not be intimidated by a green witch riding a broomstick. Speak of the devil!

Zelena flies in and turns Aurora and Philip into flying monkeys for blabbing. No one blinks an eye. Aww, come on, guys. At least pretend like they were your friends. 

(Sleeping Simian and her Prince Monkey)

Anyway, Zelena freezes everyone as she feels up Snow’s baby bump. She says that the baby will do nicely. And then she flies off.