Episode Report Card Cindy McLennan: B | 351 USERS: B- YOU GRADE IT The Drama Queen
By Cindy McLennan | Season 2 | Episode 20 | Aired on 2013.04.28
As she cares for her mortal enemy in disguise, Snow tells "Wilma" the story of how she first met Regina. The thing to remember is Snow never mentions Regina's name. She just says a total stranger risked her own life to save Snow from her wild horse. Snow adds, "It changed me. My mother always told me to keep goodness in my heart, and this woman proved [my mother] was right." Wilma's eyes shine with emotional tears that Snow mistakes for pain. She assures Snow she's okay and asks her to continue. Snow says that experience taught her there can be a genuine, selfless connection between people -- even strangers. Once "Wilma's" wound is dressed, she asks what happened to Snow's stranger. Snow voice is wistful as she answers, "She gone. But oh, I hope she comes back someday." Regina is visibly touched. We flash forward to...
Storybrooke. Day. Henry and Emma are in the yellow VW Bug, discussing names for this new operation. When Henry wants justification for Emma's suggestion of Operation Tiger, Emma's all, "I need a why? You never need a why." I love this scene, but it only reminds me of how few opportunities Emma has had to connect with her loved ones this season. Henry suggests they pick something that reflects the way Storybrooke hides in plain sight. "Something like a Praying Mantis." Meh. I don't like that one, kid.
As they wait, Henry pronounces stakeouts fun. Emma says most aren't, but this one is. He thought that by now they'd be having grand adventures in the Enchanted Forest. Emma asks if he'd want to return, if there was a way. Henry asks if there is. Emma lies: "No, don't be crazy." Don't lie Emma. I know you're new at parenting, but there are ways to change or shut down a subject. You might tip your hand a little, but no more than you do by lying. Try something like: "I promised I won't lie, but I won't talk about that either. It's dangerous for you to mention it until I say so, and you're just going to have to trust me." He's not a toddler, after all.