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: Mr. Gold (the modern Rumplestiltskin) has brokered a deal to buy Ashley’s baby for Mayor Regina Mills. Desperate, Ashley steals the contract from Gold's shop and attempts to flee town.

: Unlike the traditional fairy tale, Rumplestiltskin kills the Fairy Godmother to take her wand and intervenes in Cinderella's life himself. Once_upon_a_time_1x04

: Cinderella (Ella) signs a contract to attend the royal ball and escape her life of servitude. In exchange, Rumplestiltskin demands her firstborn child —a debt she unknowingly agrees to without reading the fine print. Once_upon_a_time_1x04

: This episode highlights Mr. Gold's unique position in Storybrooke, as he appears to be more aware of the two worlds than any other resident. Once_upon_a_time_1x04