Board Thread:Spoilers!/@comment-26620090-20160511134737/@comment-24674051-20160511163225

I also agree that, based on the sneak peak, they are portraying Regina completely real and 3 dimensional. I think anyone that went through what Regina went through would come out feeling like they were kicked in the gut, and would be ready to do and say some horrible things. and Killian being back just really rubs salt in the wound.

Tbh, I'd wnat to go up and rip out Killian's heart after everything.

Point being, what Regina is feeling is real, and is being expressed in real terms that are believable.

Also, the fact that Regina is able to calmly and reasonably share what she's feeling with Emma (in the sneak peak) speaks volumes about both her growth as an individual, and the bond of friendship between these 2 ladies. Over the course of 5 seasons, they have gone from being mortal enemies to being close friends that trust each other almost completely, even if they sometimes still play the blame game with each other at times (as is going to happen this week if the press release is to be at all believed).