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[sheriffing]

I thought he'd go back when we went home. Not while we're here and he could be with us.

[ She thinks about their versions of Storybrooke having the same people in it, not the adjustment he's going to have to make or what this means for Brother.
Suddenly, it's not as easy as she thought it would be.]

[dishearten]

it might not make sense, but I feel as if until I can't look toward the future with one foot still in the past.

I need to say my goodbyes but after this I think it's best I don't go back. at least this way I can see him settled, instead of lost all over again when we move on.

( could he wait longer? Possibly. yet willing up the strength to cut ties was hard enough. he didn't want to lose nerve or wait longer and only make things harder in the end. )

[sheriffing]

That makes sense.

[Don't get her wrong, she hates it - but it makes sense.]

[dishearten]

I'm sorry I sprung it on you. I didn't think about how losing him would affect you, and I should have.
we have a little more time. it's worth it, I meant that.

( he isn't the only one who deserves a chance to say goodbye. )

[sheriffing]

I'll miss him. I know it's not the same, but I will.
I understand why you have to go back, I get that want to do right by her.

[It's a little clearer, now that she's seen the alternative.]

[dishearten]

her, and the rest of town
Without my heart I felt so disconnected, but looking back I know there are people that cared about me. they all deserve a goodbye.

[sheriffing]

You'll see them again in my world.

[dishearten]

I know. But those versions still deserve a goodbye.

More than that, but a goodbye is all I can give.

[sheriffing]

At least you're leaving.
In my world, we've lived the worst case scenario.

[dishearten]

they won't have to know that alternative, at least.

[sheriffing]

And we'll have our future to look forward to.

[dishearten]

yes, we will. I'm ready to stop looking back.

( though he would be lying if he said he would never think about what he's leaving behind. he will, but hopefully his goodbyes will close the door on the worst of it. )

[sheriffing]

Are you?

[ Because of this has her concerned, she can't pretend she's not - but this is what they've been working towards. She believes that he still wants it.]

[dishearten]

yes. we have a future to make, together. and I know I can't build that with my head on a door that's still open.

I know this is difficult, Emma, but I wouldn't have to say goodbye if I weren't committed to the life I want with you.

[sheriffing]

I wish you didn't have to give up your old life to be with me.

[dishearten]

all magic comes with a price. I'll pay this one for a life with you.

at least my absence won't change your story. ( sad, thinking about the fact his disappearance won't change much at all. it's good to know she'll find her parents and break the curse whether he's there or not, but knowing his absence means little is still a bit sad to think about. ) hopefully a chance to say goodbye will make it better.

[sheriffing]

Not that version of me. You'll just have to settle for having changed your wife's life for the better.

[ It's true, his absence won't change much in his world - but it'll change plenty in hers, and she's looking forward to it.]

[dishearten]

I suppose I can be content with that. I do remember something in the vows about making my wife happy, after all.

[sheriffing]

Since when do you remember our vows?

[dishearten]

i remember enough.

( way to kill his lacking attempt at humor, Emma. as always he sort of shuts down at the reminder that they were drunk and incapable on the most important day of their lives. he's already feeling rather low, and now he feels worse. )

i'll see you at home.

[sheriffing]

I hope that memory extends to our anniversary, it's coming up.

[They still have a few months to go, but it's a source of pride to think they've almost made it a year.]

Okay, I love you.