Board Thread:General Discussion/@comment-5205908-20141215200741/@comment-5205908-20150202195359

They actually have always made Belle something of herself since season 2. Her speciality is research through reading, making her a reliable friend for the heroes when they need answer. But in the large picture, her great importance is still being the heart of the Beast. So now Mr. Gold will have a hard time and big challenge earning Belle's trust back. Which seems impossible considering how far he went to keep secrets during the Frozen arc.