I think Henry being in his full mind and the show being about why he decided to leave the magic world is much more interesting. It is Henry actually making a choice.
I totally agree with this. I think it would make it interesting if something happened and he lost Lucy’s mother for reasons pertaining to magic. If he were estranged from his family because of heartbreak, that would be a good building block for instant conflict… Of course I also think it would be fun if Henry realised he needed a specific skill set to do whatever he has to do and calls home and this is the unlikely trio sent across the country to assist him. Heh. Hijinks ensue.
I agree. The idea of Henry giving up on the magical world because of something that happened with Lucy’s mother is interesting. He could still be in contact with Emma and Snow and Charming. Like you said, he could make a phone call and he could check in with them. Henry just not remembering them is not interesting for me.