Board Thread:General Discussion/@comment-26116863-20150512000952/@comment-24674051-20150513172631

I think it is interesting that, in the final scenes, Belle started off by going in to put Rumple in his place again. And I like that, just like in real life, she immediatly softens when she realizes the condition that Rumple is in.

I think Belle was lying to herself, and to Rumple, when she said she knew what she was getting herself into with their relationship. However, now that the Dark One is removed from Rumple, I can see Belle giving him another chance. That is just who Belle is, and it is not necessarily a bad thing.

ANd I think with help from Belle and Henry, and maybe even Regina, Rumple can manage to hold the course this time. and if he can hold the course, Rumpbelle has a chance. I think the biggest Danger Rumple is in at this time is what will happen when the weight of 300 years of darkness and dark deeds come crashing in on him now that he does not have the Dark One. I can see a few years of therapy with Archie might be required to sort all of that out. And that's where the support of someone that truly loves him, unconditionally, can make the difference.