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.
Emma realizes Regina is up to something and begins monitoring her more closely. [S2E19] Lacey
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 Regina uses magic to give the amnesiac Belle
Rumplestiltskin catches a thief (Robin Hood) attempting to steal a magical wand from his castle. In the Once Upon a Time episode ""
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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
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.