25. Waiting
He didn't know what to do.
For the first time in his life he had no plan. He had nothing to fall back on. He never saw past this point, he had only known that the curse would break. And he had believed that he'd be able to leave and find his son afterwards.
But according to Charming no one could cross the border without losing themselves.
So now he had nothing once again. He was back to square one.
And on top of all that, Emma had been transported back to the Enchanted Forest. He needed her help; there was no one else for this journey. He didn't know what to do. He didn't know how to get her back.
For the first time in his life he was reduced to just waiting. Without any goal in mind or a clear ending at the conclusion of it all. He just had to be patient and hope Emma would make it.
He had faith in her. If anyone could get through this, it would be her.