Episode Report Card Cindy McLennan: A- | 283 USERS: A- YOU GRADE IT Happy Birthday
By Cindy McLennan | Season 2 | Episode 15 | Aired on 2013.03.03
In the hallway, when Snow frets that her mother may die, Johanna takes the girl in her arms and offers what comfort and hope she can, but Eva didn't raise any fools. Since they doctor doesn't even know what's wrong, it's a little hard to believe he'll save the day. Bailee's tears break my heart in this scene, but right now, I'm tired of having a broken heart, so I'm not dwelling on her performance. Finally, Johanna confides in Snow that magic might be able to save the day. "Your mother has a confidant -- someone few know about -- someone schooled with the most powerful of magic. I'm not really even supposed to know of this...." When Snow pleads with her, Johanna says, "There is a benevolent fairy who can grant a person's wish, if their heart is true." Nodding, Snow swears that hers is. "Where do I find this fairy?" Johanna says, "Tonight, go into the woods where the sky is clearest. Wish upon the blue star and she will appear to you." We cut to...
Manhattan. This time, Gold and Henry lead the way, while Emma and Neal trail behind. Henry looks up at his newest grandparent and asks, "So, should I call you grandpa, now?" Gold's voice is flat. His face is stony. "Call me whatever you'd like." We cut to Neal and Emma. When he comments on what a good kid Henry is, Emma agrees, but she doesn't engage him in conversation, so Neal points out that he's trying his hardest. If that's true, Neal, then perhaps you should tell the kid how you set up his mother to go to fricking prison for your crimes. Perhaps then he'll understand a little better why she lied to him. At any rate, Emma mentions that they'll have to go back to Storybrooke. If Neal wants to get to know Henry better, then perhaps he should accompany them. When Neal doesn't immediately glom onto that idea, Emma says, "I've seen your apartment. It's not like you've got a lot going on, here." Neal says that looks can be deceiving and there's something he's been meaning to tell her, but they're interrupted by Henry.