Board Thread:General Discussion/@comment-25703308-20151007044703

So in 4B Rumple and the Queens were trying to darken Emma's heart that resulted in those make-up free scenes.

My question is, was that a set up for Emma's body so it can accept the darkness? did they try to darken her heart so the darkness can choose her as its next form?

I'm confused because I can't figure out how those two tie together.

Anyone? 