Board Thread:General Discussion/@comment-24589671-20141215020437/@comment-24674051-20141228060131

I get a little concerned (and sometimes confused) about off-screen happenings, because those are tthe points that can cause plot holes, non-canon fillin, etc.

I think it's easier just to go with some facts.

1. Anna pointed out that Rumple is a liar. That's just her viewpoint, but validated by her experience.

2. We know that Gold specifically denied knowing anything about Elsa or Anna, which is just a bold-faced lie. We know it as the audience, but it took Anna making a comment for the characters to realize that Gold was lieing the whole time.

3. Emma points out that, based on Anna's revelation, Gold has been playing them the whole time. So while they may not know the specifics, I think it is a safe assumption that they come to the realization that Rumple is definitly hiding more than he is saying.

4. On a side trail, Emma has realized that Hook is acting very strange. And the mention that Gold sent Hook, combined with Anna's warning, may have given Emma a warning that Hook might be with Gold (most likely compelled against his will).

5. When Emma and Snow arrived at the clock tower, they did not say anything to indicate taht they know about the hat, They only see what's going on and try to stop Gold from crushing Hook's heart.

6. One point of conjecture with all the facts. It is interesting that Belle arrived at the same time as Emma and Snow. I think that The girls encountered each other looking for Gold, and chose to work together. Emma and Snow were distractions to allow Belle to get close enough to grab the knife.