: The episode focuses heavily on the reunion between Maleficent and her daughter, Lily. Lily struggles with her "darkness" and her desire for revenge against the Charmings.

: Regina faces a major crossroads regarding her "Happy Ending" and her relationship with Robin Hood and Zelena.

: Isaac (The Author) works with Rumplestiltskin to write a new story that would flip the roles of heroes and villains, setting the stage for the alternate reality seen in the finale.

This episode serves as a lead-in to the two-part Season 4 finale and is significant for several key plot developments:

: Emma continues to grapple with the betrayal of her parents regarding Lily’s past and her own potential for darkness.