: On her wedding night, Rumplestiltskin arrives to claim his prize. Although Ella and Prince Thomas attempt to trap him with magic, the "price of magic" causes Thomas to vanish, leaving Ella pregnant and alone. Storybrooke: Breaking the Deal
: In the modern world, Cinderella is Ashley Boyd , a 19-year-old single mother-to-be who feels trapped and powerless. Once_upon_a_time_1x04
: Mr. Gold (the modern Rumplestiltskin) has brokered a deal to buy Ashley’s baby for Mayor Regina Mills. Desperate, Ashley steals the contract from Gold's shop and attempts to flee town. : On her wedding night, Rumplestiltskin arrives to
: This episode highlights Mr. Gold's unique position in Storybrooke, as he appears to be more aware of the two worlds than any other resident. : This episode highlights Mr
: Emma Swan finds Ashley and empathizes with her struggle, encouraging her to "punch back" and change her own life. To save Ashley's baby, Emma strikes her own deal with Mr. Gold: he lets Ashley keep the child, but Emma now owes Gold a favor . Key Themes & Character Insights
