Board Thread:Wiki-Related Discussion/@comment-1916997-20171222202521/@comment-25733960-20171222211027

Because that's what he wanted. Why would he want to remember if he can do nothing until Emma shows up. In 2x09 he said he was where he wanted to be

Under Eskaver'mindset, the firts Dark Curse is Rumple's because he made it and he only needed Regina to crush the heart. Exactly the same of Drizella/Regina in 7x10. He only tricked Regina into thinking the Dar Curse was her masterplan but ir was actually his plan to get to Bae

If Eskaver says the 7x10 curse is Drizella's because it was her wish being granted, then the 1x01 is Rumple's because that's his wish being granted