Ep 13. Ill-Boding Patterns

Emma and Regina team up to investigate the strange occurrences happening in Storybrooke. They discover that the mysterious hooded figure behind the recent events has a connection to Gideon, who is still in search of the powerful weapon that can help him defeat Emma. Meanwhile, Rumplestiltskin faces a moral dilemma as he tries to find a way to stop Gideon and protect his family. Elsewhere, the flashbacks focus on Rumplestiltskin's past with his mother and the origins of his desire for power. As the episode unfolds, secrets are revealed and alliances are tested, leading up to a shocking revelation that will change everything.