‘Once Upon a Time’ season 5, episode 18 preview: ‘Ruby Slippers’ brings back Ruby, Mulan

On “Once Upon a Time” tonight, we had a tremendous showcase of Belle’s past in “Her Handsome Hero,” a story that also gave us the return of none other than Gaston. (Granted, there was a different actor playing the character than the last time we saw him so many years ago.)

Next week, they’re bringing back two more fan favorites in Ruby and Mulan (thankfully played by the same actors) for a story entitled “Ruby Slippers,” something that should hopefully bring forth that romance that has been hinted at on the show forever. (Let’s just hope they both survive — not to bring up terrible memories of what’s been happening to same-sex couples on shows these days.)

Haven’t seen the episode’s synopsis yet? Then take a look at it below, since it also gives you some further details regarding Zelena in Oz, and Snow White and David realizing just how hard it is to be away from their newborn son:

“In flashbacks, Ruby and Mulan find themselves in Oz, where they meet Dorothy. After the three witness Zelena’s return to Oz, they look for a way to defeat her once and for all. However, Dorothy mysteriously disappears, and Ruby’s search for her new friend lands her in the Underworld. Reunited with the heroes, Ruby teams up with Emma, Regina and Snow to continue looking for Dorothy.  Meanwhile, Snow and David struggle with not being able to be with their son, Neal, and devise a plan so that one of them can escape the Underworld.”

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