Board Thread:Character Discussion/@comment-6036560-20131020224237/@comment-6195464-20131020230427

I actually just said in a previous thread I don't ship Emma and Neal. A ship to me is mashing people together who don't belong together. According the subtext and the underlying characterization, Emma and Neal are the essence of "true love". People may argue because of Neal's past behavior, but think about it?

What is true love? ... It's unconditional, right? It goes beyond flaws and insecurities. It's subconsciously imbedded into you, with such depth that even after being hurt by that person, you still can't help but love them.

Emma and Neal compliment each other in the best way possible - they are both exceptionaly flawed when it comes to love. This is why they're perfect for one another... because they understand what REAL true love... not fairytale true love is.

Their relationship is a hot mess... and that, my friends, is the way real, honest to God, true love really is. It's loving someone, despite who they are. Loving them, because you know deep down you're just as royaly screwed up, but they love you, anyways. And that is why I believe in their love, beyond all others on the show.

I have faith still, in the writers, but I will be very disappointed if Neal and Emma don't end up together in the end.