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Snow and David find a way to communicate with their son, Neal, back in Storybrooke using a "haunted" phone booth. Critical Reception

While the main focus is on the villains, Emma, Snow White, and David continue their quest to rescue Hook. A side plot involves Belle arriving in the Underworld and discovering the truth about Gold’s renewed status as the Dark One and her own pregnancy. Key Character Developments [S5E16] Our Decay

The episode alternates between the Underworld in the present day and a flashback to Oz. Snow and David find a way to communicate

Zelena attempts to steal the Scarecrow’s brain to fuel a time-travel spell. She is confronted by Dorothy Gale, who has returned to Oz to protect her friends. During her quest, Zelena encounters Hades, who reveals he wants to help her. During her quest, Zelena encounters Hades, who reveals

"Our Decay" is the 16th episode of the fifth season of the ABC fantasy drama Once Upon a Time, originally airing on April 3, 2016. The episode is pivotal for its introduction of the romantic dynamic between Zelena (the Wicked Witch) and Hades, the ruler of the Underworld. Plot Summary

Rebecca Mader’s performance as Zelena received praise for balancing "unabashed evil" with her deep-seated abandonment issues.

Hades reveals his vulnerability, explaining that he either needs True Love's Kiss to restart his heart or must use time travel to switch places with Zeus.