Board Thread:General Discussion/@comment-24589671-20140506183123/@comment-24892318-20140507162906

I hope he didn't know. There's something special about falling in love the first time and I'd hate to see his experience tainted with the foreknowledge of what's going to happen.

Despite the fact that he wanted her from day one, I don't think he realized he was capable of loving again until she kissed him. That knocked him off his socks. Remember the look on his face? After that, all bets were off. Besides, he came right out and declared that to Emma.

It will be interesting to see if you're right though. I can only imagine the effects of the time travel paradox.