Board Thread:General Discussion/@comment-25926288-20150316010241/@comment-24674051-20150316201328

Ok, from my observations, the Real Hook was at the Softball game, and any other appearances prior to that. The disguised Hook only interacted with Belle (and a little with Will). And Hook/Rumple did the "Pirates Promise" think where they don't talk to anyone, not even each other.

I think I give this round to Rumple over Belle. Using Hook as the disguse was a stroke of genious, and made it believable. I can't fault Belle for falling for this one. If there was any other person more determined to keep Rumple at bay, it is Hook, and Rumple (and Colin) sold it well.

HOWEVER, There is one little hole in Gold's plan. Will. I can just imagine the next time Will seeks out Killian, and busts him for interrupting his date. As soon as Will opens his mouth (and he's not included in the silence code), Rumple's presence will be known to everyone. (If not before when Regina can get word back to the gang).

As for whether Rumple does or does not know about Regina working with the Charmings. He knows. In fact, he WANTS that arrangement. As always, he is trying to mastermind the entire operation and control BOTH sides, so that he can get His Happy Ending. (This is just my opinion, so don't take it as canon unless it proves out).

I'm still waiting for the whole thing to crash down around Rumple, and have ALL the queens (Dark and otherwise) gang together against Rumple. There's only so much power in the Universe, and I doubt there is enough to stop 7 (or more) women set on the single goal of making your life a living hell.