: When Olivia finally tracks Peter down, she discovers the truth: the "glass heart" was Peter’s all along. He had donated it to Walter out of love, but took it back after discovering Walter’s inventions were fueled by nightmares stolen from children. A Reflection of Reality
: Walter's version of the story ends tragically, with Peter leaving him forever—mirroring Walter's fear that the real Peter will never forgive him for his past actions. Fringe subtitles English S02E20
: Unhappy with the sad ending, young Ella provides a "happy ending" where Peter forgives Walter and the two split the heart to live happily ever after. Musical Highlights : When Olivia finally tracks Peter down, she
The episode features several surreal musical performances, including: singing "The Low Spark of High Heeled Boys". Singing Corpses rising to provide back-up vocals. : Unhappy with the sad ending, young Ella
: Walter is a master inventor who claims to have created the world’s "good things"—bubblegum, hugs, and rainbows. However, he is physically dying, kept alive only by a chest full of batteries.
The story is more than just a whimsical fantasy; it is a confession of Walter's deep-seated guilt.
In the episode (Season 2, Episode 20), the usual high-stakes sci-fi of Fringe transforms into a drug-induced noir musical told through the eyes of a grieving Walter Bishop. The Tale of the Glass Heart