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"Past Life" is the fourteenth episode of Season Eight of ABC's Once Upon a Time. It was written by Colton M.. It is the one hundred and sixty-ninth of the series overall, and was released August, 2018.

Synopsis
Henry and Gideon attempt to get Wish Henry to remember to his past life, though nothing seems to work. Victoria fires David Nolan, which becomes the last straw for Roni, while Ivy reunites with an old flame. In flashbacks, Henry and Violet start their senior year.

Recap
Henry Mills and Gideon are in a car, watching Henry Cassidy and Violet Morgan, the counterparts of Sir Henry and Violet's Wish Realm selves. After the two leave the coffee shop, going different ways, Henry and Gideon walk up to Henry Cassidy and ask him if he believes in magic. Henry laughs and asks if it is a joke. Gideon tells him that he is the grandson of Snow White and Prince Charming. Adult Henry tells him he shouldn't have told him so quickly. Henry Cassidy believes they are crazy and leaves.

Victoria is in a meeting with David Nolan and his wife, Kelly. Victoria reveals that she has become overstaffed in the last few months and is being forced to lay off some of her workers. David tells her he has been working at her company for five years. Victoria apologizes before rudely firing him, telling him he is lazy and won't be a reference. The couple storms out. On the bottom floor, Roni, oblivious to what happened, asks them how it went, and Kelly hits her.

Ivy Belfrey is on the phone with her fiancee, Robert, when she suddenly bumps into Edward, her boyfriend from years ago. Ivy ends her call with Robert and apologizes to Edward. He tells her it is fine and asks her how she's been. Ivy asks him to sit down with her for coffee so they can catch up. Edward agrees and they walk together.

In Storybrooke years ago, Henry is driven to school by Regina Mills. He walks into the school, with it being his final year at school. He meets up with his girlfriend, Violet, and they kiss as they walk through the halls.

In Los Angeles, Henry and Gideon next find Violet and ask her if she believes in magic. Violet scoffs at them, like young Henry did. Henry tells her that when he was young he was dating her, a version of her that was his age. Violet asks them to get out, and they realize they have no choice but to leave.

Roni meets with Victoria and asks her why she would fire David. Victoria tells her she wouldn't understand as she is just a secretary. Roni asks to be fired. Victoria laughs and asks if she knows how much time it would take to get another decent secretary. Roni quits and insults Victoria on her way out, finally free.

In Storybrooke, Henry and Violet get in an argument when Violet flirts with another guy. Violet promises she only loves Henry. Henry cannot say "I love you" back, causing both of them to storm away from one another.

In Los Angeles, Henry and Gideon find Henry and Violet at a park together and approach them. The couple realizes they have both been met by the two men and Violet threatens to call the cops. Gideon tells her not to and insists that magic is real and their family is split across the country, waiting to be reminded of their true lives. Henry stands up and tells them to leave him and his girlfriend alone, now.

As Roni leaves the building, Victoria chases after her. Victoria promises her a raise and respect. However, Roni tells her that she knows Victoria could never do either. Victoria promises her, but Roni enjoys the satisfaction of telling her no and walking off.

Ivy and Edward talk about what they've been doing since their break-up three years ago. Ivy reveals that she is now running her mother's company and raising her twelve-year-old sister and ten-year-old niece. Edward does not believe her at first, but Ivy insists it is because her mother died, and her sister's daughter was put into her custody because of an unstable living situation. Edward tells her the only change in his life is that he is attending college instead of having unrealistic dreams. Ivy congratulates him on that.

In Storybrooke, Henry returns home and tells Regina what happened with Violet. Henry reveals he doesn't think he is ready to say "I love you" to someone. Regina tells him she is not going to tell him what to do, she is just going to say he should follow his heart. Henry laughs at the phrase, saying he doesn't know what his heart wants. Regina tells him just to look deep down into his life and figure out what to do.

In Los Angeles, Henry and Gideon return to their motel, where Gideon is alerted of a photo, showing Roni exiting Wonder Studios. The two realize this means Roni, and by default everyone in the Enchanted Forest, is in New York City. Henry decides to book a flight there as soon as they can.

Victoria returns home, angry over Roni quitting. Victoria reveals what happened to Killian Jones, who tries to comfort her. After a conversation about the business, Victoria reveals that she is pregnant, shocking and overjoying Killian at the same time.

In Storybrooke, Henry finds Violet and apologizes for everything that happened the day before. Violet tells him it is fine, but Henry says that they need to break-up. Violet asks him why, and he tells her that they have no classes together and he is going to want to leave Storybrooke for college when grows older. Violet begins to cry as they walk off in different directions.

In Los Angeles, Henry and Violet meet at the former's apartment and have dinner together, happy as a couple, showing that they have the opposite of their counterparts.

In Storybrooke, Henry returns to Regina's house, where Emma is also. Henry reveals to his two mothers that he broke up with Violet. The two women console him as he tells them that maybe his true love just doesn't exist, Regina promises him he will find the right person one day.

Jacinda is across the street from the coffee shop Ivy is at and sees her with Edward. She begins to take pictures of them together before Ivy exits the building. Jacinda hides so Ivy cannot see her. Ivy gets a call from the ballet place, telling her she is late to pick up Lucy. Ivy realizes this and tells the business she will be there soon.

Roni is walking home before she finds herself at a dead end in an alleyway. She turns around and meets Sidney Glass. Sidney reveals that he knows a way that she can feel complete again and can also get revenge on Victoria. Roni asks how, and Sidney tells her she must follow him. Roni is hesitant, but Sidney insists, so Roni follows him out of the alley.

Starring

 * Lana Parrilla as Roni
 * Colin O'Donoghue as Hook
 * Andrew J. West as Henry Mills
 * Jennifer Morrison as Emma Swan
 * Eion Bailey (credit only)
 * Rose Reynolds (credit only)
 * Dania Ramirez as Jacinda Vidrio
 * Agnes Bruckner (credit only)
 * Giles Matthey as Gideon
 * Odette Annable as Victoria

Guest Starring

 * Josh Dallas as David Nolan
 * Jared S. Gilmore as Henry Mills
 * Rebecca Mader as Kelly Nolan
 * Olivia Steele Falconer as Violet Morgan
 * Giancarlo Esposito as Sidney Glass
 * Chad Michael Murray as Edward

Trivia

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Title

 * The title refers to Henry and Gideon trying to get Wish Henry to remember his past life.


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Event Chronology

 * The Los Angeles events take place after "Ursula, the Hero" and before The Needs of the Many.
 * The New York City events take place after "Ursula the Hero" and before "The Princess and the Frog".
 * The Hyperion Heights events take place after "Ursula the Hero" and before "The Princess and the Frog".
 * The Storybrooke events take place after the first flashback in Is This Henry Mills? and before the next flashbacks in Is This Henry Mills?.