Board Thread:Spoilers!/@comment-5899967-20170510102813/@comment-6175354-20170510180701

Chameleon-Guy wrote: Yeah, there's no point in having a 100% happy ending. Especially, since OUaT loves reminding the audience, that happy endings are not always what we think they will be. Going Home is such a beloved episode, for this very reason. Also, the wedding made a point in stating, that these are really just happy beginnings.

Regina might not have had her happy ending with Robin Hood, but she still is carries their love in her heart. Which made his untimely death, a happy beginning of sorts. She is also willing to trust her sister, to keep Henry safe after the Final Battle. Just knowing Henry has a chance at life, is all Regina needs.

Snow White and Prince Charming wanted nothing more, than to be reunited with their daughter. Though, ultimately they choose Emma's destiny over their own desires. It was more important, that everyone have a chance at a happy ending, over just themselves. While no parent should have to bury a child, they still have their son to live for. Snow and Charming can do for Neal, what they could never do for Emma.

Hook always says, Emma is the reason he changed, and that is his happy ending. He got the chance to love, and even marry, her. Relationships might be hard and need constant work, but Hook and Emma were generally a happy couple. Her death and sacrifice would prove just how much he changed as a man. In the past, a death of a loved one, would cause Hook to become a vengeful pirate. Being the new Sheriff of Storybrooke, would be a beautiful way for Hook to honor Emma's memory. He would finally be the man, he always wanted to be.