Board Thread:Spoilers!/@comment-9186670-20171014025424/@comment-28162607-20180120231357

Apologies for the very very late reply but I just found this thread. Anyway, my two cents.

While I think the episode itself could have been a lot better (more focus on Emma mainly and less on the HH plot but thats personal preference) I think Emma's send off was great.

Emma's story ended with her going back to the home she shares with a man who respects and loves every inch of her, devoted and loving parents who care for her, good friends (Ella and August are still in SB, Ruby could come back and Elsa is a phone call away), a job she loves doing and a second chance at being a parent. Her bond with Henry is still strong and it's not like they're apart forever, he'll come home to her when he's found his story. She's home, she's safe, she's loved, which is all she has ever wanted.

Plus, the way it was written leaves the door open for her to return should Jen want to come back.

I was a happy Ugly Duckling. What more could you want?