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It is very possible that it does have some hidden meaning. I think it was just a set up for his continuing struggle with the fear he has about failing as a father. He feels like her failed with Emma and before he even knew Snow was pregnant, he has apprehensions about failing again since they essentially lost Emma to her "new life."