Board Thread:Spoilers!/@comment-6175354-20140420035659/@comment-6175354-20140428155052

Dan Fox wrote: Because he knew that Hook would come for Emma and would find a way to get to her in time before the curse struck. Which seems to be exactly what happened, as Hook had no idea anyone was left behind in the Enchanted Forest. Neither Neal not Hook really care about the greater good, it is solely about saving Emma and Henry.