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

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. Once_upon_a_time_3x08

Malcolm chooses the name Peter Pan , taken from the straw doll Rumple carried. Rumple is taken away by the Shadow, and Malcolm is transformed back into a boy. Present Day: Showdown at Skull Rock Malcolm chooses the name Peter Pan , taken

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

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

Seeking a fresh start, Rumple uses a magic bean to take them to Neverland, a place Malcolm dreamed of as a boy.

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