Episode Report Card Cindy McLennan: N/A | 4 USERS: B+ YOU GRADE IT I Will Sing My Maker's Praises
By Cindy McLennan | Season 2 | Episode 12 | Aired on 01.20.2013
Regina's car. When Regina asks if Cora is nervous, she says she's fine with owning up to what she's done, but these "carriages" are strange. Reaching under her skirt, she says something is irritating her. It's then that she pulls out Henry's plaque and reads, "Oh, for Mommy. That used to be you." When Regina asks when Cora was in her house, Cora lies that she wasn't, but Regina knows the truth. Cora doesn't care, and trying to manipulate Regina out of making things right with Emma and the two idiots. When she asks Regina what she wants, Regina answers, "My son back," but instead of driving to Snow's place, she pulls her car over and parks in front of that bar called The Rabbit Hole. Cora says she just wants her daughter back. She apologizes again and asks Regina to let her into her heart. "Together, we can get him back again." Regina leans into Cora, who takes her into her arms. When Regina asks, "How?" Cora answers, "I have a few thoughts."
Storybrooke Hospital. When Red brings Whale back to the hospital, he covers by saying he just needed to stretch his legs. As he heads off to the O.R., he glances back at Red and they share a look.
Frankenstonia. Viktor finds Gerhardt in his cell. He tries to talk to him and figure out if his brother is truly inside that body. When Viktor gets too close, Gerhardt attacks him. As he's throttling Viktor, Gerhardt's face softens. Loosening his grip, he says, "Vik...tor?" When Viktor whispers, "Yes," the startled Gerhardt jumps off him and curls up in the corner. Drawing his gun, Viktor heads toward his monster. He aims at the back of Gerhardt's head, but can't go through with it. Gerhardt looks up, grabs the barrel of Viktor's gun and places it on his own forehead. Refusing to shoot, Viktor tells Gerhardt their father was wrong. Viktor promises to find a way to save his brother and walks out, leaving him alone in his cell. We flash forward to the...
Storybrooke Hospital. Whale reports that Mendel will live. Red is thrilled for her new friend (Whale, not Gregor Mendel). The Charmings are relieved, but Grumpy is sure this will come to no good. Since the patient has been out of surgery for a while and is now awake, Whale says they can question him. Charming's ready, but Emma informs him they are not talking to him as a group. Normal sheriffs in normal towns don't bring their parents to interrogations. But wouldn't it be awesome if they did? I think you're guilty and so do my Mommy and Daddy. We cut to...