Board Thread:General Discussion/@comment-26159109-20160201202653/@comment-25926288-20160207164901

Neal and Emma had history and Hook and Emma had bonded over childhood experiences. As to say again, if Neal had the kiss curse and etc to protect Henry and stuff, it would be better but would it really be that much better (look without bias)?

And no, I don't think the characters cared more for Hook or Neal because they hardly interact in any meaningful way.