"Once Upon a Time" Season 2 Episode 3 is quite a ride despite the no-show of some favourite characters. Emma seems to have finally come to terms with Snow White's decision to transport her to a different world, and the Evil Queen's mother may have discovered a way to spread chaos in Storybrooke.

Spoiler alert: This article contains mostly teasers and some mild spoilers. Read at your own risk.

Best Quotes from "Once Upon a Time" Season 2 Episode 3: "Lady of the Lake"

"Can you teach me how to fight a dragon?" - Henry Mills to Grandpa Prince Charming

"Tread carefully. It's dangerous to confuse vengence with justice." - Mulan to Princess Aurora

"Family is everything, my dear. Losing all hope of having one, there is no greater misery." - King George to Snow White

"You gave up everything for me. And, you're still doing it." - Emma to Snow White

"I'm not used to someone putting me first." - Emma to Snow White

Once Upon a Time Season 2: Speculations and Must-Sees

It seems the "Safe Haven" at the now destroyed Fairytale Land is not so safe, after all. Cora's magic may have protected the area from Regina's curse. Either that, or she didn't want her mother messing with her "new life" in Storybrooke. And now the mother is close to giving her daughter some evil lesson.

Is Lancelot coming back? One episode seems too short for this "old friend."

The Mad Hatter is now happily reunited with his daughter. Would he now help Henry and Prince Charming to find the right tool in Regina's vault?

King George spying on a grandpa-and-grandson play-fighting could not lead to something good. His potion has failed and now Snow White has a 28-year-old daughter. Not only that, his adoptive son Prince Charming is bonding with a kingdom's heir. Could abduction in order for Henry Mills? It would be fun to see Snow White, Emma, and the Evil Queen together bringing girl power against the not-so-great king.

Now, where is Mr. Gold aka Rumpelstiltskin aka Belle's Beast? In Episode 2, he is spotted standing on the Storybrooke-real world borderline. Did Belle cross that border?

"Once Upon a Time" Season 2 is proving to be a more exciting season than the preceding chapter. It airs on U.S. television every Sunday.

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