Board Thread:General Discussion/@comment-26116863-20150512000952/@comment-5609807-20160203173626

Looking now as of the winter finale, I think we can all safely assume that Gold loves nothing more than his power, including Belle. He didn't even have the excuse of wanting to protect someone else this time by taking on the power, he just wanted the power again.

So, I still love this couple, but it's based on a lie again, although I suppose it was still pretty selfless of him to send Belle away (did Gold even know for sure that the magic would get him the powers of the Dark One again?)

But I've given up hope on this couple, so I will now focus on Hook and Emma conquering everything and getting a happily ever after.