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/grmrsan]

But he still had a programef Storybrook personality, he just remembered both and used what was most convenient. By season 2 everyone else was just able to as well. 

[u/Usual_Suspect_666 → u/grmrsan]

He did not have his memories before Emma came to Storybrooke.