Unraveling the parchment, Regina looked to Emma before reading aloud: Emma, We know you said you want nothing to do with us, but we've reason to believe that it is because Regina has your heart. Literally. There must have been a moment where she froze you and stole it without you noticing and now she is controlling you, forcing you to believe you are in love and one with one another. But we have a plan. We're going to find your heart, wherever Regina has kept it locked and return it to you. Then you can return home. To your family. It will not be long until we arrive to rescue you, trust us, this time we will not fail. Love, Your Mother and Father

"You of all people should know, ripping the heart from another's chest is amongst the most evil things one can do... Besides crushing it." Regina said watching as the smug look on James face faltered slightly. "Ending my life means nothing when you'll be stuck with a slowly blackening heart and a thirst for blood once it's done."