Ep 9. Queen of Hearts

In Once Upon a Time season 2 episode 9, "Queen of Hearts," the residents of Storybrooke are shocked when Cora, the ruthless mother of Regina, arrives in town. With her arrival comes the fear that danger is not far behind, and everyone is on edge as they try to figure out her intentions and how to stop her.

Meanwhile, in the Enchanted Forest, Regina and Rumplestiltskin team up to try to stop Cora before it's too late. They enlist the help of a powerful magician named the Mad Hatter, who has the ability to travel between worlds.

As they venture deeper into their mission, they come across a portal that leads to another world, one that is home to monsters and beasts that are unlike anything they've ever seen before. With danger around every corner, they must be careful at every turn, for the slightest misstep could mean their downfall.

Back in Storybrooke, Emma and Mary Margaret try to forge a relationship with each other, but tensions are high as they struggle to come to terms with their past. With the help of Henry, they begin to unravel the mysteries of their shared heritage, and soon discover that they have much more in common than they ever thought possible.

As the episode reaches its climax, all the characters are pushed to their limits as they try to stop Cora and save both worlds from destruction. With the fate of everyone at stake, they must work together like never before if they hope to emerge victorious.

In the end, the Queen of Hearts proves to be a formidable foe, but with the strength and unity of their friendships, the residents of Storybrooke are finally able to overcome her evil schemes and restore balance to their worlds.