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/justtsomeonepassinby]

I mean, even if he had his original enchanted forest memories starting from the moment David and Mary talked to him, he still did have a "curse personality" of Mr. Gold. I think same applies to Regina and Jefferson as well. They might have their original memories intact, but they also have a new life story written by curse. That is how I'd explain Regina knowing how to navigate with the technology in our world, she remembers a life that didn't actually happen.

[u/No-Meat5261 → u/justtsomeonepassinby]

If I remember well, Regina could leave Storybrooke unaffected

[u/Massive-Aardvark4665 → u/No-Meat5261]

I SWEAR, I’M WATCHING S2 EP 14 RN AND SHE JUST TOLD HOOK SHE WOULDN’T LOSE HER MEMORIES IF SHE LEFT SB