Board Thread:General Discussion/@comment-79.107.229.53-20130217170051/@comment-24090548-20131025054741

Many people seem caught up in the moment over this kiss but losing sight of reality: While the kiss was undeniably passionate and probably long overdue/letting off some pent up frustration over building sexual tension, keep in mind the zillions of complications that would severely hinder a longterm Hook/Emma relationship. I don't "ship" because the whole concept seems very childish and I'm in my 30s. Looking at this situation from a realistic perspective, the reason Hook looks so worried after she kissed him is because he realizes that no matter how he feels about her, there are so many challenges and issues that have to be dealt with before they could remotely consider an actual relationship. I don't think Emma fully understands the Milah/Hook/Rumpel situation. Hook already knows that will be a red flag. Plus getting involved with her when she's still conflicted/hurting over Neal, who is also a character Hook himself spent much time with. Plus his reputation and past discretions (shooting Belle, stabbing Mr Gold, etc etc). Knowing that Emma's parents don't approve of him. He probably feels like he can love this one all he wants, and while that kiss was very exciting and eye opening for him, there is SO much crap that will have to be dealt with before it would ever work out.

There is also the fact that Hook and Henry haven't really interacted at all. Plus him being the "truest believer" and still establishing a relationship with the biological father he only just met. I don't think Hook ever expected it to actually go anywhere, which is why he continually teased her and hit on her. Even though he DOES care about Emma deeply on some level, people need to keep in mind that it will be a very bumpy road for these 2. Thinking about it longterm, I have a hard time understanding how they will write the two of them to be true loves. There are just so many past discretions and issues that I think would pointly contradict the way the characters are written and the decisions they would have actually made. But I guess we shall see. I absolutely adore Hook and I want him to have a happy ending, regardless who it's with.