what happened to jacob in the way home

Jacob in "The Way Home" experienced a complex and emotional journey. In Season 3, Episode 6 ("Ain't No Sunshine"), Jacob attempted to kill Cyrus, the antagonist, but hesitated, which led to Jacob, Kat, and Thomas being sentenced to execution. Kat claimed to be a witch to save them, and they were released. When preparing to jump into the pond to return home, Jacob, shattered by a revelation from Kat about their father Colton's death, pushed Kat into the pond and did not follow her. Kat resurfaced alone in 1965, altering her journey. Later, in Episode 7, Jacob decided to return to the present via the pond and had a tearful reunion with Kat and Alice. However, his return was fraught with emotional tension, especially due to Kat's confession and how much time he had lost. Jacob's homecoming raised more questions and set the stage for future dramatic developments. There is also speculation that Jacob might return to the 1800s or continue seeking answers related to family mysteries. Thus, Jacob's fate involved time travel, a near execution, a painful separation from Kat, and a complicated return to the present with lingering questions about his future path.