: The names are subtle nods to their origins; "Ashley" refers to "Cinders/Ash". Once Upon A Time 1x04 "The Price Of Gold" Sneak Peek
: Emma tells Ashley that people will always try to tell her who she is, but she has the power to change her own story. Once_upon_a_time_1x04
: 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. : The names are subtle nods to their
: Emma Swan finds Ashley and empathizes with her struggle, encouraging her to "punch back" and change her own life. To save Ashley's baby, Emma strikes her own deal with Mr. Gold: he lets Ashley keep the child, but Emma now owes Gold a favor . Key Themes & Character Insights Gold: he lets Ashley keep the child, but