David finds his love for Mary Margaret growing stronger and finally agrees to end his loveless marriage with Kathryn by telling her about his secret relationship while the events concerning Prince Charming's search for Snow White are revealed along with a dangerous mission authorized by Abigail to recover something precious that was lost to her. At the conclusion of the episode, Emma returns the fairytale book to Henry after finding it in the street near her car and Regina learns that Kathryn is leaving to attend law school in Boston. After learning that Kathryn left David a letter telling him to be with Mary Margaret, Regina breaks into the Nolan residence and steals the letter - which she burns later that night while the gym teacher finds Kathryn's crashed car near the town limits...and Kathryn missing.