: On her wedding night, Rumplestiltskin arrives to claim his prize. Although Ella and Prince Thomas attempt to trap him with magic, the "price of magic" causes Thomas to vanish, leaving Ella pregnant and alone. Storybrooke: Breaking the Deal
: 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
: The names are subtle nods to their origins; "Ashley" refers to "Cinders/Ash". Once Upon A Time 1x04 "The Price Of Gold" Sneak Peek : On her wedding night, Rumplestiltskin arrives to
: In the modern world, Cinderella is Ashley Boyd , a 19-year-old single mother-to-be who feels trapped and powerless. : On her wedding night