Once Upon a Time (2011–2018): Season 5, Episode 5 - Dreamcatcher - full transcript

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on "once upon a time"...

Don't do it, emma.

How do you know my name?
I know many things.

And I'm here to tell you,
leave the sword alone.

I would do anything
for my kingdom.

Which is why
I need you to drink this.

Your death will be

The cornerstone
of a great new kingdom.

We can't trust arthur.

Pity your husband
didn't listen

When you tried
to warn him.



Turns out
david was right.

We can trust arthur.

You could just
set me free.

The only one who can get me
that sword is you.

I-I can't.

[ wind whistling ]

[ whooshes ]

Dark one?

Dark one!

[ whooshes ]

Enough!

I command you to stop!

You destroyed her.

The only woman
I ever loved.



And now...

I will destroy you.

My god.

[ sobs ]

I miss her.

[ breathing heavily ]

[ crackling ]

[ birds chirping ]

Regina:
[ sighs ] you really think
giving the dagger to arthur

Is the best way
to help emma?

We trust him.

Implicitly.

Did you learn those big words
at shepherd school?

How do you know
you can trust him?

Because we're good judges
of character.

And we would never act
against emma's best interest.

Is the dagger in there?

[ sighs ] are you sure

Handing the one thing
that can control your daughter

Over to arthur
is the right thing to do?

Have you lost
the power of comprehension?

Hand over the da--

[ whoosh ]

What are you doing?

When did you get so liberal
with dark magic?

No choice.

Arthur has them
under some kind of spell.

He wants them
to bring him the dagger.

He wants to reunite it
with excalibur.

Unite it?

It was once one blade.

It was broken in half
a long, long time ago.

What happens
when they're together?

He wants to kill merlin
with it.

I don't have to tell you how bad
that would be for all of us.

How do you know this?

How do I know this isn't
the darkness in you

Rearing its head?

It's true.

We don't have a lot of time.
Arthur's expecting them soon.

He's the king.

So you want to take on
all of camelot?

I want to free merlin
first.

Then I can help my parents
and stop arthur.

That's a great plan,
but we have no idea

How to get him
out of the tree.

You already said it --

Dark magic.

No.

You can't keep using it.

It's a risk
I'm willing to take.

Careful, emma.

I've been on
that slippery slope.

You know where it got me.

All due respect...

I'm not you.

[ whoosh ]

So he just...
Vanished?

Could it be magic?

Uh, your squire --
did he wield such power?

Not that I ever saw.

Well, there's no sign
of tampering.

Then he must have lied
about having the bean.

Must've hidden it
on his person somewhere
and used it to escape.

How could he be
so selfish?

We could all be home
right now.

Desperate times.

Our people want so badly
to return.

We must do something
to raise their spirits.

The despair of being away --
that's what caused all this.

Who knows what else
it can lead to?

Well, you're right --
people need hope.

And as your hosts
and leaders of this town,

It is up to us
to provide it.

What do you have
in mind?

[ cellphone chimes ]

How about a dance?

A dance, huh?
[ inhales sharply ]

Looking for an excuse

To ask your girlfriend
out on a date?

Girlfriend?
What girlfriend?

She's not
my girlfriend.

Who's not
your girlfriend?

I think a dance
is exactly what we need.

Henry,
who's this girlfriend?

Well, if it's dating tips
you need, lad,

I know my way
around women.

Over your dead body.

Regina!
Let's start planning.

I think it is time
storybrooke had a ball.

[ sighs ]

So, who is
this girlfriend?

What do you know
about her?

Mary margaret:
Belle. What is it?

It's, uh, it's rumple.

What happened?

He's missing.

Better eat up.

[ whoosh ]
you're gonna need
your strength

If you're going to remove
the sword.

[ breathing heavily ]

I, uh...

I won't be able
to do it now.

You should really
just let me go.

Please.

I-I need to see belle.

You're not going anywhere
until you get me my sword.

Well, you have so much power.
W-w-why do you need excalibur?

Tell me,
when you were the dark one,

Did you advertise
your plans?

My plans
were always hidden.

But my reasons were not.

Every time I used magic,

I told myself
it was all for my son --

To protect him.

How noble.

Despite
my best intentions...

I still lost him.

I'm stronger
than you were.

Well, that --

That really
doesn't matter.

The more you justify
what you're doing,

The more
you push them away.

And take it from me...

You will always lose
the ones you love the most.

Merida.

Yes, dark one?

Get him out of my sight.
Take him to the woods and begin.

How long do you think you can
hold my heart and threaten me?

As long as it takes me
to get what I want.

Maybe.

But I'm thinking
I can break your spell!

[ gasps ]

[ heart beating ]

Now take him
to the woods...

And make me a hero.

[ gasping ]

[ whoosh ]

First,
we need to know

How the potion
you've been working on

Will react
to my dark magic.

Bring me the vial.

I'm not doing a damn thing
until you tell me how you knew

David and mary margaret
were under a spell.

We don't have time
for this.

Make time.

Fine.

I saw it in this --

A dreamcatcher.

Emma,
this is dark magic.

I know.

These things
catch more than dreams.

I know.

And you have to wave it over
someone to capture a memory.

I don't.

This dark magic
is stronger,

More unpredictable
than any magic I've ever used.

The image just appeared.

It showed me
what arthur did to them.

Look,
it's gonna be okay.

The dreamcatcher
also showed me

A memory
that's going to help us.

Merlin's.

I saw him.

Merlin wept for the loss
of the only woman he ever loved

Moments before the dark one
trapped him in the tree --

Using one of his tears.

Emma, that's it.

Sometimes,
spells are like snakebites.

You can make the antivenom
with the venom.

If a tear of lost love
trapped merlin...

Then another one might be able
to get him out.

So, what do you say?

Let's go get ourselves
a tear.

[ animal noises ]

So, how long
have you had nicodemus?

My mother gave him to me
for my seventh birthday.

She was a champion rider.

But, um...
She passed away

Before I even learned
to gallop.

My dad died before I really got
the chance to know him.

There's just so much
I wish I could tell him.

You know?

Yes.

I do know.

[ sighs ]

I've never met anyone I could
talk to about this before.

I should
put nico's saddle away.

I'll be right back.

What's that, lady violet?

If I pull excalibur
from this stone,

I will be forever
your hero?

[ clank ]

[ chuckles ]

[ nicodemus snorts, whinnies ]

Morgan:
What is going on in here?

You're one of those visitors,
aren't you?

From the other land.

Ah, yes.

You're the one who's been
running around with my daughter.

Uh, henry.

You're violet's father?

You may address me
as "sir morgan."

How old are you, boy?

13, sir.

And no skills with a sword
or a horse?

What sort of squire
are you?

I'm --
I'm not a squire, sir.

I'm a writer.

A writer.

Tell me, boy...

When this kingdom
is attacked by ogres,

Will you protect my daughter
with your pen?

Violet belongs with someone
who will become a knight,

A hero who understands
this world --

Someone like her.

Now get out of here before
you cause any more damage.

[ whoosh ]

Hey.

Did you see my text?

About the block party.

Oh, yes. Um...

Everything okay?

I'm afraid I'm not
in the mood for parties.

My horse ran off
this morning.

Oh -- oh, no.

Did you check
the stables?

He's gone.

My father's out
right now

Trying to lure nico
with some pumpkin.

It's his favorite treat.

It's okay.
He'll come back.

The town isn't that big.

Maybe tonight will help you
get your mind off of it.

Henry, I can't go dancing
or go to a party

Or anything --
not while he's still out there.

I'm gonna find your horse,
violet.

And I know
just the person to help.

[ knock on door ]

Do you remember why I first
brought you to storybrooke?

Of course --
operation cobra.

Bring back
all the happy endings.

Well,
your mission isn't over.

Henry,
things are different now.

They don't have to be.

Show me that the mom I know
is still in there somewhere.

She is.
This is me.

Then prove it.

Help me return
my friend's happy ending.

Merida:
Don't think about running.

With that limp,
you wouldn't make it 10 feet.

Pick up the bloody sword
and let's make a hero of you.

But I-I can barely stand,
much less fight someone.

[ sword tapping ]

[ sword sheathes ]

[ grunts ]

Now you can stand.

All a man needs is a sword
and one good hand.

You've got both,
so pick it up.

[ grunts ]

[ swords clang ]

Look,
t-this is useless.

If she wants me
to pull excalibur,

Then --
then let me try.

When I fail,
she can move on.

When you fail,
there's no moving on.
You turn to dust.

What do you care
what happens to me?

I don't!
I care what happens to me!

And my brothers
and my kingdom --

None of which I can help
while this goes on.

So whether you like it or not,
you're going to get me home.

I can never be brave.

Me whole fate rests
in a coward's hands.

It's really come to this?

Yes, you will be.
You have to.

You have the wrong man.

Well,
if words won't drive you,

We'll have to figure
another way, now, won't we?

There has to be
something.

And I'm gonna find it.

[ thud ]

So, the horse
likes pumpkin, huh?

Yeah. Violet's dad is out
trying to lure it with some.

Back in
my bail-bondsperson days,

I caught a guy
because he loved pizza,

But I didn't walk around

Randomly holding
a slice of pepperoni.

There is a better way.

I've missed this --
us.

Operation cobra.

Me too.

Emma: So, tell me
about you and violet.

She's okay.

We like
some of the same stuff.

Like what?

I played her some music,
and she was into it.

What did you play?
Yaz.

What song?
"only you."

Did your dad
teach you that move?

He said it always works.

Did with me.

He loved that song.

It's a good song.

Yeah, it is.

[ engine turns over ]
okay.

Let's get
your girl's horse.

I have a good idea
where to start.

[ grunts ]

[ sword clatters ]

Regina:
Henry! Careful.

[ grunts ]

Hey...Moms.

I was, uh...
Getting in the camelot spirit.

You know --
trying to understand this world.

By swordfighting?

W-well, sir morgan,
violet's father,

Had a little advice for me
to fit in.

That's all.

Trouble is, I'm not sure

If I'm ever gonna be good
at this knight stuff.

Well, if you're not,
you're not,

But...

Changing so someone likes you
never works.

I mean, I...

I liked your dad
because he was always himself.

But -- but maybe,
if I try,

I could be
something better than I am.

If you didn't change
for the better,

You wouldn't be
with robin.

True.

But do you really think
a girl from camelot

Would be interested
in someone

Who's just like
every other boy around here?

Remember when I told you
about daniel?

Yeah.
Your first love.

Mm-hmm.

And it wasn't
because he tried to impress me

By being like the others.

It was because
he was so different...

So unique.

Henry, in camelot,

You're a mysterious stranger
from an exotic land.

That's a good thing.

I think
I can work with that.

Thanks.

I have to go make
a few arrangements.

Emma.

I think I might know
where to get

Our missing ingredient
to free merlin.

From me.

All right, regina.
This is going to be intense.

Last chance to back out.

I can take it.

Look into the circle.

[ whoosh ]

So, this is
your decision?

This will make you happy?

It already has.

Then who am I
to stop you?

Thank you, mother.

Daniel.

If you want to have
a life together, a family,

Then there's one important
lesson I can impart on you.

It's what it means
to be a parent.

You always have to do
what's best for your children.

[ groans ]

[ gasping ]

Mother!

[ sobbing ] no!

No!

I'm sorry.

[ sobs ]

It was like it was happening
all over again.

[ sobs ]

[ gasps ]

Got it.

Thank you.

I didn't know
how things were for you.

I...Didn't know...

You could see it, too?

I'm so sorry.

I don't understand how a mother
could do something like that.

[ scoffs ]

She thought
it was for the best.

[ sighs ]

[ whoosh ]

Regina: Showtime.

Henry says
he's got emma occupied.

You told henry
what we're doing?

No, but he'll let us know
when she's headed back.

Let's do this.

[ crackle ]
oh!

You okay?

Protection spell.

It would appear she doesn't
want you trespassing.

[ sighs ]
you want to try, pirate?

Well, I know
she doesn't want me to.

Henry.

She'd let henry in.

Do you have anything of his
on you?

I do now.

[ lock clicks ]

[ chuckles ]

Thank you, henry.

You're our hero.

[ yaz's "only you" plays ]

¶ looking from a window above ¶

¶ it's like a story of love ¶

¶ can you hear me? ¶

¶ came back only yesterday ¶

¶ I'm moving farther away ¶

¶ want you near me ¶

[ giggles ]

¶ all I needed
was the love you gave ¶

Uh...Hi, m'lady.

I mean, uh, violet.

I mean...

P-please sit down.

[ chuckles ]

Thank you.

¶ sometimes
when I think of her name ¶

¶ when it's only a game ¶

I was really happy
to get your note.

I was worried when you
disappeared from the stables.

You were?

Yes.

[ stammers ]

You wanted me to worry?

Yes.

I mean, no.

I mean...
Are you thirsty?

[ chuckles ]

Sure.

¶ and all I ever knew ¶

[ tab pops ]

Is that magic?

No.

It's soda.

Here.

[ giggles ]

It's like a carnival
in a can.

[ laughs ]

[ chuckles ]

[ chuckles nervously ]

So, uh, this is granny's.

It's pretty great.

She had some lasagna in
the fridge that didn't go bad,

So I was able
to heat it up.

You really are
from another world.

Is -- is that okay?

Yeah, it's great.

So, I thought after dinner,
we could watch a movie.

Ah.

It's easier
if I show you.

On my phone.

The screen's small,
but here -- look.

[ chuckles ]

If I'd known I was coming,
I would've loaded more,

But I brought "commando"
and "harold and maude."

We'll do "harold and maude."
it's a good date movie, I think.

A date?

What's that?

It's, uh...

Never mind.

Are you...

Courting me?

Uh...

Maybe.

Uh...

You're sweet.

But...

Oh, no.

I just don't think

I feel the same way about you
as you do me.

Your father told you
what happened, didn't he?

What?

No.

I mean, yes,
he did mention he met you,

But no, that's not it.

He doesn't think
I'm a hero.

Well, I am.

Henry, please --

Listen,
I-I thought we were

Just spending time together
as -- as friends.

And...I liked it better
that way.

I'm sorry.

[ thud ]

[ book closes ]

[ arrow thuds ]

[ breathes deeply ]

There we go.

That'll do.

Mom, this is genius!

Yeah,
when the first curse ended,

This peter guy
opened this place.

I wouldn't have known
about it,

But it got
so many noise complaints.

Guess "peter peter"
likes his parties.

Hadn't thought of it

Till you mentioned
the pumpkins, though.

[ nicodemus whinnies ]

Violet wasn't kidding.

Look!

Would you look at that.

Come on.

[ neighing ]

Careful, henry.
I got this.

[ neighs ]

Mom, I guess
you need to step back

And let me
handle this.

[ neighs ]

I didn't do anything.

You're the dark one.
Now get back.

[ nicodemus snorting, stamping ]

Henry...

It's okay.
I got it.

[ grunts ]

It's okay, nicodemus.

Come here, boy.

It's okay, nicodemus.
Come here, boy.

Come here.

Yeah. Here you go.

There we go.

See?

Told ya.

Now that you've got
your girl's horse,

Don't you have a dance
to get to?

Now we know why
she didn't want you down here.

Indeed.

I don't think she wants anyone
to see this,

And I think I know
the reason why.

Take a gander.

Excalibur looks
quite familiar.

[ gasps ]

The dagger.

It's the -- the same design,
the same edges.

What the hell
does she want with this?

And with gold.
What is she up to?

Well, given
our missing memories,

I'd wager whatever it is,
it's not good.

Let's take a better look
at the damn thing and find out.

Stop!

I can't believe
I'm about to say this,

But it could be
booby-trapped.

You could get killed.

Oh. I didn't know
you cared.

I don't.

But right now,
you're useful...

Ish.

[ sighs ]

He was here.

Rumple was here.

And now he's gone.

Let's try searching
the rest of the house.

[ cellphone chimes ]

No time. It's henry.

She's on her way back.

Regina: Hey.
What are you doing?

What the hell
is that?

It's a dreamcatcher.

Baelfire gave her one
similar to this a long time ago.

But this,
it's different.

Wait a minute.
Why would she have it?

Because they can be more
than just objects of folklore.

When imbued with magic,
they can be quite powerful.

I think I know
how emma took our memories.

[ whoosh ]

Go on, emma.
Do it.

Arthur could be here
any second.

[ sizzling ]

And now
for the final ingredient --

The tear.

[ gasps ]

It should've worked.

It should have worked!

Regina...

It's simple.

Your heartbreak
wasn't strong enough.

[ scoffs ] what?!

No, no,
I know it was real.

But there's robin now.

You've moved on.
You've healed.

Henry: Hey.

Sorry I'm late.

Henry, are you okay?

Yeah, I'm -- I'm fine.

No, you're not.

What happened?

Henry?

I don't want
to talk about it.

You can tell us
anything.

I tried
doing what you said.

I tried
acting like myself.

[ voice breaking ]
but she didn't want
anything to do with me.

Henry.

Violet's right.

In this world,
I'll never be a hero.

You may not be a hero
in her world...

But you will be in ours.

[ sighs ]
this'll work.

This tear.

Your tear, henry.

It can free merlin?

You can save me, kid.

[ sniffles ]

Arthur: Stop!

Stay away
from the tree.

I won't ask twice.

You and your people have done
nothing but lie to me

Ever since you got here.

You're no savior.
You're a fraud.

Go ahead.

Call me a fraud again.
I dare you.

We welcomed you --
celebrated you.

And in return,

You bring the dark one
into the heart of my kingdom,

Endangering
all who live here.

Give me the dagger!

You want it?

Come and get it.

Now, emma.

[ sizzling ]

Emma: It's working!

Charge!

[ grunts ]

[ breathing heavily ]

[ panting ]

I've been waiting
for you...

...Emma.

And you --

The boy who would be king.

My great hope.

How you've
disappointed me.

I disappointed you?

You gave me
false prophecies.

Sent me
on an impossible quest!

You ruined my life!

Put it away, arthur.

We both know that broken sword
can't hurt me.

This is not finished.

[ indistinct conversations,
laughter, dance music plays ]

She had excalibur?

Trapped in a stone
in her basement.

Well, then we need
to get it back at once.

It would be disastrous
if the dark one took
possession of it.

That have anything to do

With its striking resemblance
to the dark one dagger?

How do you know
about the dagger?

I've spent a lifetime trying
to end the dark one's existence.

I know much
about the dagger.

What I don't know about
is your blade.

Care to enlighten us?

Yes.

There's a reason
they resemble each other.

They were forged as one weapon
and then broken in two.

I've spent years
trying to reunite them.

That's why you were
so interested in the dagger

When you arrived.

I apologize
for not telling you sooner,

But I had to make sure
I could trust you.

The restored weapon
has great power.

It can eradicate
all dark magic forever.

That's a good thing.
Of course.

But in the wrong hands, it can
also destroy all light magic.

That's their plan.

To snuff out the light
forever.

What happened
in camelot?

How did emma fall so far?

[ wheel clicks, crow caws,
bell rings ]

Just try to have some fun
tonight, okay?

[ bell dings ]

[ nicodemus whinnies ]

Henry.

Henry, you did it.

Well done, lad.

Well done.

Henry, this is my father,
sir morgan.

Father,
this is henry.

You've made my daughter
very happy.

We owe you
a great deal of thanks.

It was nothing, sir.

Heroic and humble.

[ laughs ]
you're a good man,
henry.

You'll make a fine knight
someday.

Thank you, sir.

Now, you two --

Enjoy the festivities.

[ chuckles ]

Thank you, henry.

[ giggles ]

Well.

Glad to see
the bears didn't get ya.

Please.

Please.
I-I -- I can't fight.

No. You won't fight.
Big difference.

You know, my father used to say,
"if you want a lad to fight,

Give him something
to fight for."

W-what are you doing?

Oh.

Reminding you
what you have to fight for.

Where did you get that?

Oh, means something to you,
doesn't it?

Oh!

If you want it, you're gonna
have to fight me for it.

Gahh!

Oh! I see it's chipped,
eh?

Ohhh.

Must be fragile.

We wouldn't want to drop it,
now, would we?

No, please.
Please don't. Don't.

Ohh!

So, what happened?

Did your belle see
the yellow-bellied man
you really are?

I bet you she did,
didn't she?

Ooh!
That had to sting!

[ grunts loudly ]

Oh!
Did you feel that?

[ panting ]

Feel what?

That swing
right there!

You weren't thinking of yourself
or the limp.

You were thinking of her.

That was an act
of true bravery.

Ready to try again?

Eh? Eh?

[ grunts angrily ]

Good!

Because we've got
a long way to go

Before you're ready
to take on emma.

If emma used this
to rip our memories,

Maybe it can tell us
what happened in camelot.

Well,
what are we waiting for?

You're afraid of
what you might see, aren't you?

Emma clearly thought
she had good reason
for what she did.

Who knows
what happened to us there?

Well...
[ sighs ]

There's only one way
to find out.

[ sighs ]

[ whoosh ]

I'm violet.

Henry.

Are these
henry's memories?

No.

No, I think it's that girl
he has a crush on.

[ chuckles ]

Violet.

Can you keep a secret?

[ chuckles ]
of course.

Good.

Because henry can never know
about this.

[ gasps ]

Violet, listen.
[ gasps ]

You will get this back.
I just need your help first.

W-w-what do you need?

I need the tear
of a lost first love --

A fresh tear.

[ voice breaking ] I need you
to break henry's heart.

Wha...

Henry.

There.

That should do it.

Emma.

We're so sorry.

If we would've known
how bad arthur was,

We never would have
confronted him on our own.

It's okay.
I'm just glad merlin could help.

Merlin?

Y-you're...Merlin?

Expecting someone...

Older.

[ sighs ] yes.

Well, let's just say
that being a tree --

Good for your skin.

Well, now that
the great sorcerer is among us,

Maybe he'll tell us.

Can you do
what your apprentice said?

Can you free emma
from the darkness?

Sure.

But with a caveat.

Darkness like this
takes a hold of a person,

Find its way deep inside,
where nobody else can see.

So if I am to free you
from its grasp,

I must know one thing.

Emma, is your heart
truly ready to be free?

Because it is
as much up to you as me.

[ knock on door ]

Emma.

Hello.

What the hell is going on?
What are you doing?

I'm here to see henry.

You know
that's not what I mean.

You took our memories,
and now gold.

What are you
trying to do?

Emma.

There is nothing
you can't come back from

If you just tell us.

What I'm doing is my business,
but it's for the best.

Trust me.

I was starting to.

And, like henry,
I was seeing the good in you.

But I was wrong.

I thought
you could be different.

I thought you could escape
the darkness.

But then you had to go and rip
a 13-year-old girl's heart out.

What?

Now you're breaking
and entering?

Oh, no. You don't get to be
self-righteous with me.

Not after
what you've done.

Henry saw what you did.

He's devastated.

I was trying
to make it up to him.

Make it up to him?

By reuniting
a girl and her horse?

Oh, let me guess.

You let the damn thing out
in the first place.

You forget -- I have
some experience with dark ones.

Everything's
a manipulation.

It all
would've been fine

If you could've just helped
yourself and stayed out of it.

Maybe you're the one
causing pain.

Wow.

Listen to you
trying to justify everything.

If I'm the one
on the moral high ground,

You've fallen quite a ways,
ms. Swan.

Don't "ms. Swan" me.
We've been through too much.

You know I never
would have done that to henry

If I didn't have
good reason.

"good reason."

You know, that's exactly
what my mother said

To justify
what she did to daniel.

What I did in camelot,
I did to protect henry.

She thought she was
protecting me, too.

I didn't have a choice.

There's always a choice,
emma.

You've said that to me
a thousand times.

We were
running out of time.

It was the only way
to free merlin.

Merlin?

Wait -- we freed merlin
in camelot?

But if that's true,
why are you still the dark one?

This is a waste of time.
I want to see my son.

Well, I don't think
he wants to see you.

Goodbye, ms. Swan.

[ door closes ]