Board Thread:Character Discussion/@comment-24845770-20140512122141/@comment-24674051-20140625174642

I still think that Marion does not have to die. Here's a scenerio that I would not mind seeing played out.

Early on, Regina is out in SB and sees Roland in danger from Elsa. Just as she did in the EF when the monkey went for Roland, she jumps in to protect the child, and takes the brunt of the magic herself, freezing her heart. This one act helps Marion realize that Regina has changed. She also realizes that Robin has changed, as he is distraught at Regina's circumstances

Due to the Frozen heart, Regina is in need of TLK, and finally Marion tells Robin to Go to her. (This would not have to be immedite, play it out over at least a couple of episodes.)

We'll just have to wait for Marion's happy ending to occur (and may never actually see it). (I like the Michael Tillman theory, though).