Look. [Takes Mr. Gold's hands] Promise me. Promise me you won't give into your hate. Promise me you won't kill her. [Mr. Gold becomes reluctant] Promise me and we can be together.
That thing out there is dangerous. And Philip... he left to protect you. So even if I don't believe in his methods, I'm going to honor his wishes. I'm going to keep you safe.
[Stands up and takes the cup from Belle] There are many, many things in this shop. But this– This is the only thing I truly cherish. And now you must leave.
[The citizens of Storybrooke are in their cars driving along the road leading to the border. David and Ruby are in the truck driving ahead of them. They angle the truck sideways in order to block the way. David and Ruby get out of the truck, while the citizens get out of their cars. David climbs up on the bed of the truck.]
Listen to me! Listen! [The citizens quiet down] If you cross that line, you're gonna be lost. Everyone who loves you will lose you. But there's something worse: You'll lose yourself. Look. I get wanting to leave here, I do. And I get that it's easier to let go of bad memories, but– even bad memories are part of us. David. Storybrooke David, was, is– weak– confused– and he hurt the woman I love. I wouldn't give up being Charming just to be him– but you know what? I wouldn't make the other trade either. Because that David reminds me not only of whom I lost– but of who I want to be. My weaknesses and my strengths, David and the prince. I am both– just like you. You are both. The town is both. We are both. Stay here, and every choice is open to you. Live in the woods if you want. Hell, live in a shoe if you want. Or eat frozen burritos and write software. Let's open Granny's, and the school, and get back to work. I will protect you. She won't be able to hurt any of us. Not as long as I'm alive. Not as long as we all come together. As we did before. As we shall do again.
[Convinced by David not to leave, the citizens get back into their cars. David turns to Ruby, who gives a proud look.]
[seeing the ruins of Emma's nursery] I was going to teach you how to walk in here. How to talk. How to dress for your first ball. You never got to do any of it. We never got to be a family.
