Captain Swan's milestones are always overshadowed by something...
I'm a long time oncer and CS shipper, had many rewatches. One thing I always notice is that CS's big relationship milestones are always overshadowed/ruined by some bullshit that tries to pull them apart. It's quite sad when you actually list it.
. First kiss — this is not really ruined, but it's immediately overshadowed by Neal being alive. But whatever, it's drama. Fine.
. First official kiss (s3 finale) — love this kiss, however it is immediately overshadowed by the Marion/Robin/Regina reveal. Cue Emma being guilty, stopping her from committing to her own relationship
. First date — sadly, their first (and only on-screen) date is HAUNTED by Hook's fcking evil hand and stupid ass deal with Rumple. He's tormented by this the entire time and can't be truly happy because of it. I wish this didn't have to happen, plotline sucked
. First I love you — FAMOUSLY ruined by Emma immediately turning into the fcking DARK ONE, lmao
. First house — again, ruined by it being introduced when they are both dark ones, tainted by betrayal and lies
. First marriage proposal — RUINED by the stupid fucking plotline of Hook finding out he killed her grandfather and then not telling her. Granted he was about to tell her and then she blurted out that she found the ring so he didn't get a chance. This plotline also broke them up for a time when she eventually found out. rip
. Wedding — classically RUINED by their literally being a fcking curse at the same time. HONEYMOON CANCELLED
Anyway, this is kind of crazy. They can't catch a break. Also, when Hook finally came back from the underworld and they were reunited at his funeral, they didn't even get a DAY to peacefully be together, bc the next season started with the immediate arrival of Jekyll/Hyde and they got separated by realms again. Ffs!
As far as I know, the only thing that didn't get ruined was their pregnancy. Thank god! About the only normal pregnancy on the show (probably bc Jennifer Morrison only showed up once)