Knowing that Cora and Regina are after them with the Dark One's dagger in tow, Gold tells Emma to use the invisible chalk to draw a line across all entrances. The pawnbroker then tells the blonde that she must cast the protection spell herself, which she succeeds at after managing to channel magic via her emotions, without thought. Neal, David and Emma arm themselves with swords as Regina and Cora break the protection spell with ease, making their way inside the shop. David quickly blocks one of Regina's fireballs, but is flown outside by Cora and knocked out. Regina begins to strangle Emma with magic, however, the blonde manages to get a sword pointed to Regina's throat, she makes Cora choose between her daughter and the dagger on the ground and Cora picks up the dagger, giving Emma time