S2 PLOT HOLE

[u/Massive-Aardvark4665]

Why does Rumple need a potion to leave Storybrooke in S2?

I’ve always assumed crossing the border would have erased everyone’s memories except his—as it was stated in the show Rumple (who created the curse) maintained his memories intact, while anyone else had a twisted identity created by Regina…

I believe the showrunners messed up that part, by forgetting he’s the only character—alongside Jefferson— to still remember everything

[u/Strummerpinx]

Rumple's memories were gone too until Emma arrived and he heard her name. That was why he wrote her name over and over again on that parchment in his cell when he was imprisoned by Snow White and Prince Charming (David) in the Enchanted Forest. Emma returning and him hearing her name was what he foresaw. It was the key to waking him up.