Author's Note: This is probably the shortest thing I've ever written, but I knew I had to do it. I got the idea, and didn't want it to go to waste, so enjoy!
Henry stared at the blank sheet of paper. He picked up the pen, poised to write. He might not have the magic quill anymore, but he still had the magic of words. It might not change anything like the other quill could, but it was the only thing he knew he had to do.
Dear Mom,
I brought you to Storybrooke because 1. To bring back the happy endings, Operation Cobra. And 2. Because I realized my mother was the Evil Queen. Back then, I was terrified. But after you came along, I began to feel safer, and more confident in who I was, and my surroundings. I know you didn't believe in all of it to begin with, and who would, really? But I can tell you one thing: I wouldn't do anything over. I'm glad I have you in my life, and still do. I will always stand by your side, no matter what.
I know you thought you were doing the right thing in Camelot by taking Violet's heart out. But, it also makes me sad, because after all this time, you should know there's a right way and a wrong way to do things. And you didn't think beforehand that it would break my heart as well, even if you tried to mend it. I was really crushed when Violet rejected me, Mom. I've never felt like that before. And to know that you knew about it as I stood there crying...almost makes my heart break again just thinking about it. But Mom, you may have been doing some bad things lately. But it doesn't change the fact that I still love you. Because the person that took Violet's heart out wasn't my mother. I know she's still in there somewhere. And I'm going to do whatever it takes to get you back. I miss the mother that would take me for ice cream, and hot cocoa with cinnamon. This new person isn't her, and never will be. I know you're doing everything for a reason, but please come back to me soon, Mom. I still and always will love you.
Love, your son,
Henry