"O’Donoghue never ceases to astound us with the sincerity he brings to Killian’s character. And in tonight’s episode, audiences could tell that the secrets in his past are ones he deeply regrets and fears. Killian Jones has done everything in his power to be a man deserving of Emma Swan, and once a demon from his past surfaces, O’Donoghue does a masterful job of revealing that Killian’s entire world crumbles at the thought of what he’s done potentially harming Emma. Even as he’s keeping the truth concealed, O’Donoghue conveys heartbreaking pain in his eyes revealing that for Killian, there’s no one more displeased and broken over the mistakes from his past. It was beautiful that he made sure to let Emma know he has no intentions of ever letting her down — and although his actions have always spoken louder than his words, sometimes it’s necessary to verbally state just how greatly he cares for her. Killian Jones wants to cherish, protect, love, and be the best man he can be for her. And even though they left things off on a not so smooth note, when she called him to the Sheriff’s Station, he went to her without asking any questions. If she needed him, he’d be there in a heartbeat. And that selfless devotion continues to fortify their bond. "
