[s2e19] Lacey Instant

In the Enchanted Forest, Belle is still Rumplestiltskin's captive and tries to find the goodness in him.

Belle eventually frees Robin after learning he stole the wand to save his pregnant wife. Despite Rumplestiltskin’s initial intent to kill him, Belle convinces him to show mercy, subtly proving her belief that there is light within him. Subplots and Developments [S2E19] Lacey

Emma realizes Regina is up to something and begins monitoring her more closely. In the Enchanted Forest, Belle is still Rumplestiltskin's

At David's suggestion, Mr. Gold tries to win her over by being a "good man" during a date at Granny’s. The effort fails when Lacey catches him accidentally spilling tea and realizes he is hiding his true nature. Subplots and Developments Emma realizes Regina is up

Regina uses magic to give the amnesiac Belle the memories of "Lacey," the person she would have been under the original curse if she hadn't been locked in a dungeon. Unlike the compassionate Belle, Lacey is a hard-drinking "bad girl" who spends her time at the Rabbit Hole and is drawn to darkness.

In the Once Upon a Time episode "" (Season 2, Episode 19), the narrative centers on Mr. Gold’s desperate attempts to reconnect with Belle, who has developed a new, darker persona due to a memory-altering spell cast by Regina. Storybrooke: The Rise of Lacey

Lacey eventually ditches Gold to make out with the Sheriff of Nottingham (Keith) in an alley. When Gold discovers them, he brutally beats Keith with his cane. To his surprise, Lacey isn't horrified; she is attracted to his darkness, marking a shift in their dynamic. Flashback: Rumplestiltskin and Robin Hood