Henry states that because his father is dead Mr. Gold is the closest link to him, Mr. Gold agrees to let Henry be his apprentice and hands him the broom he and Hook used to find the Apprentice.
Mr. Gold agrees to let Henry be his apprentice and hands him the broom. This is what Henry states. He and Hook used to find the Apprentice the broom. His father is dead Mr. Gold is the closest link to him.