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Applegirl wrote: Ugh. I hope they do NOT get back together. I'm sorry if I'm offending Rumbelle fans, but I was cheering when Belle banished him across the town line, lol. He totally deserved that and had it coming. Rumple was so sure he could keep his secrets hidden from Belle forever, but once he knew she knew, he was truly afraid because of what that would entail.

The line I loved the most from Belle in the midseason finale episode was her saying how she had lost herself trying to help him find himself. Belle, before her relationship with Rumple, was definitely an explorer and stood up for what she believed in. For sure, some of her spark became lost (in my perception) because she gave up so much of herself for him. I'm just glad she's no longer blind to every lie he told her and knows for certain the kind of man he really is.

I don't know what to expect from the second half of season four.... I cannot see Belle just jumping back in his arms once he returns to Storybrooke. From the last scene of him with Ursula, I couldn't tell what kind of feelings he now has for Belle. I imagine, after him getting past the heartache and angst of losing her, that he is somewhat angry at her for making him leave. I could not agree more, with everything you stated.