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The episode reveals Rumplestiltskin’s childhood with his neglectful father, Malcolm, a con man.

Malcolm leaves young Rumple with two spinsters to find work but instead returns to his gambling ways at a local pub. Once_upon_a_time_3x08

is the eighth episode of the third season of Once Upon a Time . It is highly regarded for its massive plot twist regarding Peter Pan's true identity as Rumplestiltskin's father, Malcolm. Flashback: The Origin of Peter Pan It is highly regarded for its massive plot

Seeking a fresh start, Rumple uses a magic bean to take them to Neverland, a place Malcolm dreamed of as a boy. Upon arriving, Malcolm finds he cannot fly because

In Neverland, the heroes (Emma, Regina, Neal, Rumple, and others) unite to save Henry from Pan.

Upon arriving, Malcolm finds he cannot fly because he is no longer a child. The Shadow strikes a deal: Malcolm can regain his youth and stay in Neverland forever, but he must "let go" of what holds him back—his son.