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Bridgerton - Season 4 - Episode 07: The Beyond
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00:00:23You
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00:01:08You
00:01:32Are you ready?
00:01:34As we commit Lord Kilmartin's earthly remains to their final resting place, we are reminded of the transient nature of
00:01:41life and the fragile beauty of human existence.
00:01:45May his spirit find everlasting peace in the heavenly kingdom.
00:01:58My elder brother Anthony, he would usually be the one to speak in times like this, so I apologize in
00:02:03advance.
00:02:06Standing before you, I know I'm supposed to say something profound, but to be honest I am rather at a
00:02:14loss.
00:02:16This is an unfathomable tragedy.
00:02:19For Lord Kilmartin's family, for my sister Francesca, for my family, for all of us.
00:02:28What makes his death so difficult to bear is not just its suddenness, but the fact he was a good
00:02:36man, one of the best of us.
00:02:40Always guided by an unshakable sense of integrity.
00:02:46His devotion to his family, to his seat in parliament, and most especially to my sister Francesca.
00:02:53It was unwavering.
00:02:57There's nothing I can say to make sense of this loss, or to fill the void we're all feeling.
00:03:06All I can offer is this.
00:03:09We will cherish our memory of John, and be forever grateful to have known such an exceptional human being.
00:03:45You did well.
00:03:47Would you like a moment alone?
00:03:49It's not necessary.
00:03:50There is far too much to oversee at home.
00:03:52The servants will have everything set up.
00:03:54You might wish to spend a last moment here.
00:03:56I would like to see that all is in order.
00:03:59I will meet you at the carriage.
00:04:00I will meet you at the close.
00:04:23Bye.
00:04:25Bye.
00:04:26Bye.
00:04:26Shocking.
00:04:31Indeed. Thank you both for coming.
00:04:35Is this all not rather morbid?
00:04:39It is a funeral. It is not morbid. It is proper.
00:04:44Because heaven forbid death be anything but orderly.
00:04:48Lady Danbury.
00:04:50Francesca. Lord Kilmartin was a fine man.
00:04:55I liked him very much.
00:04:58Yes. I did as well. Obviously.
00:05:03Please do enjoy the refreshments.
00:05:06My condolences to you. And to you.
00:05:12These arrived from Antony and Kate, dear. Thank you.
00:05:18Some of my children feel devastated they are unable to attend.
00:05:21Much of our family also could not travel down from Scotland in time.
00:05:25I am most relieved I was already in London.
00:05:28And most appreciated.
00:05:30You volunteered to host the reception today.
00:05:35I would have hosted at Kilmartin House but I thought the servants here might be better equipped.
00:05:39There is no need to explain.
00:05:40I could not imagine hosting when my husband died.
00:05:44It was my honour. Your son was the cherished part of this family.
00:05:48He adored your Francesca.
00:05:50I will never forget when he came home. The night being met.
00:05:54Stars in his eyes.
00:05:56Oh no. Is this too overwhelming?
00:05:58No, I...
00:06:00You are running out of biscuits. That is all.
00:06:02Biscuits?
00:06:03The guests will expect them.
00:06:04Please excuse me.
00:06:07Mrs. Watson.
00:06:11For you?
00:06:14You've been so attentive to Francesca.
00:06:16I thought I might tend to you.
00:06:19Mrs. This is very kind of you.
00:06:27Is this what Papa's funeral was like?
00:06:30I was not born.
00:06:31The rest of you got to be there.
00:06:32You were there.
00:06:34You were in Mama's belly.
00:06:35Oh.
00:06:37Biscuit?
00:06:45Francesca, surely your servant will help with those.
00:06:48Please, allow me.
00:06:50Thank you, but I am quite capable.
00:06:58Let us all have a biscuit, shall we?
00:07:00Do you know what are in these?
00:07:01I have always wondered.
00:07:02Hmm.
00:07:05No.
00:07:07Uh, treacle.
00:07:08I imagine.
00:07:10Hmm.
00:07:10What else do you think?
00:07:11I taste vanilla.
00:07:12Hmm.
00:07:13Something spicy.
00:07:14Ginger, maybe?
00:07:15Hmm.
00:07:16Flour.
00:07:17Probably a little salt.
00:07:18And perhaps, um...
00:07:20Mr. Bridgerton.
00:07:23Uh, ladies.
00:07:28Our deepest condomences.
00:07:29Oh.
00:07:30Thank you for being here.
00:07:31Are you truly all right, sister?
00:07:32I'm so sorry.
00:07:33Chrysanth, please.
00:07:34I can't believe he is gone.
00:07:42Lady Kilmartin?
00:07:44Your hair, it is coming undone.
00:07:47Perhaps we might go upstairs and I can attend to it for you.
00:08:15For giving me some respite.
00:08:17I am simply doing my job, my lady.
00:08:20If only I were doing mine.
00:08:23I think you were doing admirably.
00:08:28At my father's funeral, there was a very large tray of pickled salmon.
00:08:33All I could do was think how my father detested pickled salmon.
00:08:36I wanted to throw the tray and scream.
00:08:38Hmm.
00:08:40And did you?
00:08:44I came close.
00:08:47But I realized we all know different versions of the same person.
00:08:51Perhaps someone thought he loved pickled salmon.
00:08:54The best any of us can do is honor the memories of those we have loved.
00:08:59And let them live on through us.
00:09:01How does one do that?
00:09:04Well, I always try to think logically, like my father.
00:09:08And for my mother, I wear her necklace.
00:09:14I must have forgotten it today.
00:09:22Thank you for your help.
00:09:26I had better retire while my mother will fear I have fled.
00:09:31If you need more respite, simply give me a nod and I will slip some brandy in your drink.
00:09:50Not even an invitation to funeral from the Bridgertons.
00:09:54The reputation for warmth is undeserved.
00:09:57At least Rosamond has a new suitor.
00:09:59And one of rather high rank even.
00:10:02We are fortunate in Lord Stotter's interest.
00:10:05You don't know how distraught your sister has been after failing to capture Mr Bridgerton's affection.
00:10:09She had her heart set on that match.
00:10:12Perhaps it is for the best.
00:10:13She and Mr Bridgerton may not have been well suited.
00:10:16Rosamond is well suited to anyone.
00:10:18She could charm a statue.
00:10:20If it were not for Sophie's interference.
00:10:22Sophie?
00:10:26Is that why we went looking for Sophie at Bridgerton's house the other week?
00:10:30Because you suspect she has formed an attachment to Mr Bridgerton?
00:10:33It would not be the first time she interfered in our lives.
00:10:39Do you know where Sophie's working, Posey?
00:10:43No.
00:10:44I hardly know how to stitch my embroidery in the right direction.
00:10:47Let alone keep track of Sophie's whereabouts.
00:10:52Very well.
00:10:54I will have to find her myself then.
00:10:56And you enjoy dancing?
00:10:58The cotillion is my favourite dance.
00:11:00My governess said I was excelling at all forms.
00:11:03I prefer a waltz.
00:11:04Oh, I do prefer a waltz.
00:11:22What are you doing out here?
00:11:23It's very cold.
00:11:25I nearly wanted to feel something other than despair.
00:11:30So I chose to feel cold.
00:11:33Is it helping?
00:11:34Not particularly.
00:11:37They are in need of more mint for the refreshments.
00:11:40I shall leave you be shortly.
00:11:44It was kind of you to stay for the funeral.
00:11:47You've been a great comfort to Eloise and Hyacinth.
00:11:56As have you.
00:11:58They are very fortunate to have you, you know.
00:12:06I'm so sorry for your loss.
00:12:11It's all right, Sophie.
00:12:13You are not required to give me comfort.
00:12:14I know that.
00:12:16I know it is not a condition of my employment, but my heart is breaking for you.
00:12:24For all of you.
00:12:31Who are still planning on leaving?
00:12:34At the end of the week.
00:12:37After the family has had some time.
00:12:39Yes, of course.
00:12:40As you should.
00:12:44I wish you luck, Sophie.
00:12:49Please go inside.
00:12:50I cannot send you off to your new position with influenza.
00:12:58I can stay a moment if you...
00:13:00No.
00:13:01Forgive me.
00:13:06I'm trying desperately to be strong for my family, for Francesca, on this dreadful day.
00:13:14And if you stay, I am afraid I will not be able to hold it together.
00:13:20I understand.
00:13:30If I do not see you again...
00:13:35Goodbye, Mr Bridgerton.
00:13:41Goodbye, Sophie.
00:14:10My entire life I have found comfort in silence.
00:14:14Presumably because I never found any growing up amongst all my siblings.
00:14:21But now...
00:14:25Now, I should be grateful if you might fill it.
00:14:28I dare say this is the longest I have ever seen you go without talking.
00:14:33I am merely enjoying the peace of not having to listen to one more stranger apologize for my loss.
00:14:40Everyone is simply trying to be respectful.
00:14:42Yes.
00:14:44I realise it is proper here to speak in euphemisms and act as if we are statues in the face
00:14:51of death.
00:14:55You know, in Scotland, a life lost is celebrated instead of mourned.
00:15:03Everyone eats, drinks, tells stories of the dead, cries and... laughs.
00:15:12Perhaps, is that not a little... indulgent?
00:15:17In fact, it can be rather cathartic. Joyful, even.
00:15:23Perhaps we could still have a celebration for a smaller group here, at Kilmartin House.
00:15:29I am sorry if you found the funeral lacking.
00:15:32You did a splendid job, Francesca.
00:15:37I was merely suggesting a celebration so that John might be remembered not for his death but for his life.
00:15:43I knew John better than I know myself and I truly believe he would not want to be the cause
00:15:48of tears or sorrow.
00:15:49He was a Scotsman.
00:15:51He would not want to be mourned by strangers.
00:15:53He would want his life rejoiced at by family, friends, his wife.
00:15:57He would want for us to get up and dance and...
00:15:59John does not want anything.
00:16:02He is dead. Gone.
00:16:04And turning his funeral into a circus will not change that.
00:16:28It meant a great deal having you at the funeral.
00:16:32I do not know what we will do without you, Agatha.
00:16:34I am not leaving for another two weeks.
00:16:37So there are plenty of goodbyes still to say.
00:16:40And I will not be gone forever.
00:16:42I am happy for you.
00:16:44I think I am still in disbelief that the Queen granted me leave to go.
00:16:50I hear you are making a life change of your own with my brother.
00:16:56You know, or...
00:16:58I do not believe he told anyone else.
00:17:00You would have been a fool not to ask.
00:17:04I am delighted for you both.
00:17:09Only I am...
00:17:12Violet.
00:17:15Is everything all right?
00:17:17Yes. Yes, of course.
00:17:19I...
00:17:21I simply feel that in the wake of John's passing...
00:17:24your mind is on Francesca.
00:17:26Indeed.
00:17:28I am rather concerned that she is not allowing herself to grieve.
00:17:35Give her time.
00:17:37We both know it is a winding and illogical road to mourn a lost love.
00:17:44She is not in her right mind.
00:17:58Are you all right, Sophie?
00:17:59You look as though you did not sleep awake.
00:18:00What do you think?
00:18:01I lost my necklace.
00:18:02I spent half the night searching for it.
00:18:04What does it look like?
00:18:05It is a silver chain with an amethyst pendant.
00:18:07Do you know when you last saw it?
00:18:09I have no idea.
00:18:10I hardly notice when I am wearing it as I so rarely take it off.
00:18:13Deliveries are here.
00:18:16Make haste.
00:18:17I will look out for it, Sophie.
00:18:20Perhaps this is the heavens telling you that you should not leave us for Penwood House.
00:18:24No, it is merely telling me that I have been unforgivably careless.
00:18:28I have been so caught up.
00:18:30I lost the only piece of my mother I ever had.
00:18:32We will find it.
00:18:43Will Michaela be joining us?
00:18:47I do not believe so.
00:18:49We are giving each other space.
00:18:51Which suits me quite well as I am rather busy with my correspondence to John's relatives.
00:18:56Surely you do not need to write to all of them now.
00:18:58People deserve to know.
00:19:00Writing certainly can be cathartic.
00:19:02Sometimes when I am feeling lost I find that writing steadies me.
00:19:06I am steady.
00:19:15Francesca, you do not need to be.
00:19:17You are amongst family if you would like to throw something or scream.
00:19:22Heloise, please, that is not how I wish to proceed.
00:19:24I should like to stay calm.
00:19:26But you need not.
00:19:27Yes, I do.
00:19:33I am with child.
00:19:37My courses were supposed to arrive days ago but they never came.
00:19:42That is splendid news.
00:19:44John has left me with a gift.
00:19:46A piece of himself.
00:19:47Just as father left mother with hyacinth.
00:19:50So, if I must remain calm for the sake of our child and the future of the Kilmartin line,
00:19:55so be it.
00:19:56It is a worthy course.
00:20:00I am delighted for you, sister.
00:20:05But, let us just keep this between ourselves for now until I speak to the men from the House of
00:20:10Lords.
00:20:10Of course.
00:20:17How is Lady Kilmartin faring?
00:20:20She is faring as best she can, I imagine.
00:20:23Hmm.
00:20:24It is quite a cruel twist of fate to lose one's husband at such a tender age.
00:20:30I imagine it cruel to lose one's husband at any age.
00:20:33And yet for some of us.
00:20:35A release.
00:20:38Hmm.
00:20:39What was she wearing at the funeral?
00:20:41Lady Kilmartin.
00:20:42If one must endure, I do hope she at least was enduring in a marvellous ensemble.
00:20:50She looked quite elegant.
00:20:53Hmm.
00:20:54These bonbons do not taste the same.
00:20:58It is a shame when a good thing changes.
00:21:01You know, Charlotte, there is a fortnight yet before I leave.
00:21:06Yes, I know.
00:21:07I should like the bonbons from Switzerland instead.
00:21:11Perhaps I should arrange for some new exotic animal to be imported for the grounds.
00:21:18I will write, Charlotte.
00:21:23I am sad, Agatha.
00:21:28It is a sad time.
00:21:30Yes.
00:21:32Goodbyes are never easy.
00:21:33Particularly as I have just bid farewell to Whistledown.
00:21:39She would have written something profound about Lord Kilmartin's passing.
00:21:44Not to mention a detailed report of the funereal fashions beyond elegant.
00:21:50Hmm.
00:21:52It would have been something to look forward to.
00:21:55I miss her.
00:21:59Mrs Mondridge.
00:22:00I should like to hold mercury now.
00:22:05Your Majesty.
00:22:09Oh!
00:22:10She is quite excitable.
00:22:15Perhaps the bitch needs some water to cool down.
00:22:30There you are.
00:22:32Here I am.
00:22:34I hope I am not interrupting.
00:22:36I have just sent word to the House of Lords to arrange their visit with Francesca concerning the Kilmartin estate.
00:22:43I will attend as well, of course.
00:22:45Well, for all you have done in Antony's absence.
00:22:52Are you alright?
00:22:53It's not me you should be worrying about.
00:22:56Well, you're most fortunate that Sophie remained to help. I do hope she will be content.
00:22:59Please do not bring her up.
00:23:00I know, I know. It has been a difficult week.
00:23:02Not today.
00:23:03Please.
00:23:06It is all a tad hypocritical, do you not think?
00:23:10What is hypocritical?
00:23:11You.
00:23:12You spent our entire lives claiming the one thing that matters is marrying a love match.
00:23:18For years I did not understand it, nor want it. In fact, I ran from it.
00:23:22And now.
00:23:25Now I have found someone I love. More than I could even have thought possible.
00:23:29Someone captivating and maddening and real, just as you wanted.
00:23:33Just as Daphne and Antony and Colin and Francesca...
00:23:36You love her.
00:23:37It does not signify, does it?
00:23:38She is not of the right class, so I cannot be with her. Not truly.
00:23:41I must let her go, as if she means nothing.
00:23:44Tell me, is that what you would have done had father been of the lower classes?
00:23:48Tossed your love aside to search for someone of proper breeding?
00:23:53Forgive me.
00:23:59Where is it?
00:24:09Are you looking for something?
00:24:12No.
00:24:13Lady Bridgerton, I simply noticed some dust. Pardon me.
00:24:21I wanted to thank you for staying on to help with the funeral.
00:24:25Oh, it is the least I could do.
00:24:27I do regret that I am leaving at such a difficult time.
00:24:30Well, you must do what is best for you.
00:24:37Sophie?
00:24:41Is it because of Benedict that you feel you must depart?
00:24:47Why did you not dismiss me?
00:24:49Well, perhaps I should have done, but I like you.
00:24:52You are the sort of woman I would like for my son.
00:24:55If I were not a maid.
00:25:00You must know it is not Mr Bridgerton's fault.
00:25:02Your son is a good man. I...
00:25:05I knew better.
00:25:07Sophie?
00:25:09If there is perhaps something about your history that you have not shared.
00:25:14Your accent, your education, your proclivity for languages.
00:25:18Perhaps if there is something that you are running from.
00:25:21You are a woman.
00:25:27No.
00:25:28I am a maid.
00:25:30I am not a suitable match for your son.
00:25:36I wish the world were different.
00:25:47Leave me alone, Gregory.
00:25:49It's all well.
00:25:49Get out!
00:25:51I tried talking sense into Hyacinth, but she is highly unreasonable.
00:25:55Mother should have stopped at seven.
00:26:03What is going on in here?
00:26:05I am simply ridding myself of things I do not need, as I have decided to delay my debut.
00:26:10Or perhaps not to make my debut at all.
00:26:12What?
00:26:13Same curtains, same ceiling, yet surely I am in a foreign land.
00:26:16What is the point of finding love when your husband will probably die?
00:26:24So this is about John?
00:26:27It's only John.
00:26:29Father.
00:26:30Even Lord Featherington, all gone.
00:26:32I have been taken up with foolish fantasies, when all love truly brings is hardship and sorrow.
00:26:40I suppose it is difficult.
00:26:43Well, I for one want no part of it.
00:26:46I have finally seen the wisdom in what you have been telling me.
00:26:48You were bright all along, sister.
00:27:05How is Francesca?
00:27:08What she is going through, I would not wish on anyone.
00:27:11Shall we?
00:27:17Losing someone unexpectedly, it is as if your very breath is ripped from you.
00:27:22Your entire reality has shifted within the blink of an eye.
00:27:26It is natural you must be thinking of Edmund.
00:27:29Yes, I am.
00:27:30I think about Nessa every day.
00:27:35Anything you need, I am here for you.
00:27:43There is one thing I must request.
00:27:48I was wondering if we might keep our betrothal to ourselves for a while.
00:27:52Only because I do not want our happy news to overshadow.
00:27:56Say no more. I have told only my sister.
00:27:59Otherwise, we shall wait.
00:28:18Alfie, what are you doing here?
00:28:20Looking for you.
00:28:21You are so eager to see me that you cannot wait until my return to Penwood house.
00:28:24I am flattered.
00:28:25That is why I have been trying to find you.
00:28:27I gave the new lady Penwood your note about delaying your start until after the funeral, but she would not
00:28:33wait.
00:28:34She hired someone else. I'm sorry.
00:28:36What?
00:28:38No, I have already given my notice to Lady Bridgerton.
00:28:42Surely she will not mind if you stay on a little longer.
00:28:44I cannot.
00:28:45Seeing Mr Bridgerton, it is torture, Alfie.
00:28:48I only want to come home to you, Irma Rumsey. It is all I want.
00:28:51I know. We all wanted that, but we will find you another position.
00:28:55There are so few just now.
00:28:56I have heard of one opening for a housemaid on Bruton Street.
00:28:59That is far too close to Bridgerton House.
00:29:01Perhaps I should return to the country.
00:29:05I have heard of one other position.
00:29:07A family in Mayfair is in need of a ladies' maid to help them move.
00:29:11Their servants speak very highly of them.
00:29:14I can do that.
00:29:15You know I am skilled at all.
00:29:16They are moving to the Americas.
00:29:19You would need to be on a ship in three days.
00:29:38I can do that.
00:29:38Francesca.
00:29:40This is Mr Dundas from the House of Lords.
00:29:42Good day.
00:29:43Good day.
00:29:44My condolences for your loss and apologies for the timing of this visit, Lady Kilmartin.
00:29:50It's procedure.
00:29:51Quite right.
00:29:52Despite the circumstances, it is of the utmost importance the lines of succession are followed to the letter.
00:29:58Your brother has been a tremendous help with the paperwork.
00:30:01I will be speaking with the Stirling family next.
00:30:04But of course there is one question I must ask you first.
00:30:07As a formality really.
00:30:08I am with child.
00:30:12Sister.
00:30:14That is...
00:30:16wonderful news.
00:30:18Indeed.
00:30:20Well then, I shall alert the physician for an examination at once.
00:30:25Examination?
00:30:26Well yes, we must have confirmation.
00:30:28Can you not simply take her word for it?
00:30:31Of course, Lady Kilmartin. Your word is of great value.
00:30:33It is only that the Crown has grown quite stringent.
00:30:36When it comes to succession, there is an estate and title at stake, not to mention a seat in Parliament.
00:30:40I do not wish to have an examination.
00:30:43My sister has been through a great loss, Mr Dundas. Any examination will have to wait.
00:30:47Believe me, I sympathise.
00:30:49But this is the way society demands things be done.
00:30:51I have had quite enough of the demands of society and its utterly antiquated way of doing things.
00:30:57This is an honourable family.
00:30:59You have no idea of the sacrifices we have made to maintain that honour.
00:31:03I will not stand here and let you pressure my sister after the nightmare she has been through.
00:31:10I assure you, Lady Kilmartin, it will be swift and dignified.
00:31:14And then, we can all take comfort in knowing for certain.
00:31:19Hm?
00:31:44Yes.
00:31:55Yes, sir.
00:31:58Sir, sir, sir.
00:32:01Yes.
00:32:01Yes, sir.
00:32:02Yes, sir.
00:32:03Yes, sir.
00:32:22Forgive me, I heard a noise.
00:32:24I do not mean to startle you.
00:32:27I have been tasked with organising John's affairs and I've misplaced a document.
00:32:32You need not explain.
00:32:35Please, I will do it.
00:32:39It's been a hell of a week.
00:32:42I know.
00:32:45Every time I see you, I'm conscious it may be the last.
00:32:49And I hated how we said goodbye at the funeral.
00:32:55I know.
00:33:03I know.
00:33:07I know.
00:33:10I know.
00:33:36I know.
00:33:38I know.
00:34:09Have you finished your tea?
00:34:11Yes.
00:34:12Shall I take you to your bedchamber?
00:34:15No.
00:34:15Would you like another cup of tea?
00:34:18No, I should like to sleep in here.
00:34:20In the drawing, Francesca, are you avoiding sleeping in your room?
00:34:29God, do not blame me.
00:34:34I could not bear to be at Aubrey Hall for months.
00:34:39But being there and facing it and feeling it...
00:34:43Oh, stop it! Will you please stop it?
00:34:44I am so sorry, my dear. I am only trying to...
00:34:47You were trying to tell me that you understand!
00:34:54I can see it in your face, even when you say nothing.
00:34:56That we are the same now.
00:34:59Because we have both lost our husbands.
00:35:01We are not the same.
00:35:04You have eight children.
00:35:09Eight pieces of your husband to remember him by eight!
00:35:12Eight times you did your wifely duty and gave father the gift of children.
00:35:16And what did I give John? Nothing!
00:35:17And I only have myself to blame.
00:35:19Francesca, none of this is your fault.
00:35:21Oh, it is! It is my fault.
00:35:24I cursed it!
00:35:26John wanted to have a child and it was my duty to give that to him.
00:35:30To continue the Kilmartin line.
00:35:32And I failed him!
00:35:32I gave him nothing!
00:35:34I have nothing!
00:35:35I have nothing!
00:35:35It's all right.
00:35:36It's all right.
00:35:39It's all right.
00:35:41It's all right.
00:35:41It's all right.
00:35:43It's all right.
00:35:45It's all right.
00:35:49It's all right.
00:35:53It's all right.
00:35:55It's all right.
00:35:56It's all right.
00:35:56It's all right.
00:35:56Can I bring you some tea, my lady?
00:36:01No, thank you, Mrs. Watson.
00:36:05Sometimes I sit here and just stare at this portrait.
00:36:10We were supposed to be in this together, Edmund and I, through every trial.
00:36:16And children, they look to me for answers, and I...
00:36:20I do not have all the answers.
00:36:24He was supposed to be here.
00:36:31If I may, Mom.
00:36:33Your children do not need you to have all the answers.
00:36:37Or even half the answers.
00:36:41They only need you to love them.
00:37:13Mrs Wilson told me you were still here.
00:37:16Mother.
00:37:19I was just about to take my leave.
00:37:23Shall I pour you a drink?
00:37:25A strong one, perhaps.
00:37:47I owe you an apology.
00:37:49You know, I have been thinking about your father quite a lot.
00:37:53Of course.
00:37:53That you were also very unlucky to lose him when you did.
00:37:57You were so young.
00:37:59But for me, in many ways, I...
00:38:03I was lucky.
00:38:07I had a great love for a very long time.
00:38:13Some people never get that.
00:38:21After everything that has transpired, I have found myself reflecting quite a lot about love.
00:38:31About time not always being on our side.
00:38:35I did not realise how strongly you felt about Sophie.
00:38:39I assumed it was a flirtation, a dalliance.
00:38:42I never imagined it.
00:38:42I should never have allowed it to go that far.
00:38:44Starting a life with someone from another class is no easy feat.
00:38:48You would have to move to the country.
00:38:50Yes.
00:38:51We had discussed such plans.
00:38:54I would have gone back and forth.
00:38:55No, no, there would be no going back and forth.
00:38:58You would be ostracised by society, both of you.
00:39:01You would have to move there permanently.
00:39:04I imagine that would be a rather startling transition for someone who has lived a life as well-liked and
00:39:10privileged as you.
00:39:12It is important that you understand, because there is one crucial sacrifice you will have to make.
00:39:22Your family.
00:39:24And that is not to say that we shall not speak, but it will mostly be confined to letters.
00:39:30We will not be able to visit as often as we might like.
00:39:34It could impact your sister's prospects for marriage if we are believed to nurture a close relationship.
00:39:40So you will miss birthdays and weddings and...
00:39:44Stop it, please. There is truly no need for this.
00:39:49Sophie does not want to be with me.
00:39:50Oh, I very much doubt that is the case if you asked her to marry him.
00:39:57How strong did I pour that drink?
00:39:59What you said was correct.
00:40:03All I have ever wanted for my children was to find love.
00:40:07So if you have found it, you deserve to go after it before it is too late.
00:40:12If you marry Sophie, it will never change how much I love you, Benedict.
00:40:22And with that said, I know my son, I know my son, I know that at times you can be...
00:40:37You must have me mistaken for one of your other children.
00:40:47Promise me you will think very carefully before making a decision.
00:40:51And whatever you choose, you must live with it forever.
00:40:58We all will.
00:40:59Now, you may be happy.
00:41:26I loved, okay.
00:41:27I want to thank you.
00:41:27Thank you very much.
00:41:27My daughter is here.
00:41:27And I want to give you another one.
00:41:33We shall find you a dress that cannot be ignored.
00:41:37Lord Stotter will have no choice but to propose.
00:41:43I did not realise I was a jester.
00:41:46Apologies, Mama.
00:41:48It is only the thought of a mere dress so bewitching that a gentleman loses his free will.
00:41:54Must be quite the magical dress indeed.
00:41:55It will be. When I wear it, I look forward to seeing it.
00:41:59In fact, I think it wise you stay behind today.
00:42:03Your sister and I will have a lengthy appointment at the Modiste.
00:42:06And then we may speak to the magistrate afterwards to see if he has heard any word of Sophie.
00:42:11Or my shoe clips being pawned.
00:42:13I am certain you will enjoy some time here.
00:42:18Undisturbed?
00:42:32Well, I should be leaving now to check on the household orders.
00:42:37Shall I get you anything while I am out?
00:42:40No. Thank you, Vali.
00:42:42I should like to take the afternoon to read.
00:42:46In private.
00:43:14I should like to take the afternoon to read.
00:43:23Miss Posey, shall I have some tea prepared for you?
00:43:41Posey, what are you doing here?
00:43:42Sophie!
00:43:47I escaped out the drawing room window. I did not want to risk the servant's seeing.
00:43:52Then when I arrived, I told that handsome footman that I misplaced my glove when we came for tea,
00:43:56and as he went to look, I ran up here. I assumed your room would be up in the attic
00:43:59like most ladies' maids,
00:44:00though I had to check in three different rooms before I found yours, and thank goodness no one else was
00:44:04up here.
00:44:05I do not believe I have ever felt so exhilarated in my...
00:44:09I am rambling, and I do not have time.
00:44:12I came to warn you that we have moved in next door, and my mama is intent on finding you.
00:44:16She does not know you live here now, as I have covered for you, but she means to have you
00:44:20arrested for the shoe clips.
00:44:26And she will surely find me if I stay in Mayfair, even if I leave Bridgerton House.
00:44:32I am so sorry, Sophie. The shoe clips are my fault.
00:44:36It was very brave of you to come, thank you, but you must get back.
00:44:42I... I wish I had said this to you before, but the things she has always said about you, about
00:44:48your mother,
00:44:49they are cruel and untrue.
00:44:53That is kind of you to say.
00:44:54I would not have survived in that house without you.
00:44:57You were always so kind and courageous.
00:45:01You have the strongest will of anyone I have ever known.
00:45:05Perhaps you get that from your mother.
00:45:12There is a job in the Americas. It will keep me safe from your mother.
00:45:16I will be on a ship in two days, and with any luck, she and I shall never see each
00:45:20other again.
00:45:23I will miss you.
00:45:29Do not let her get the better of you. You have a strong will of your own.
00:45:34Now go.
00:45:54Are you going to play something?
00:45:59Benedict, I did not realize you were here.
00:46:04I wanted to see how you are.
00:46:09You have already taken on more than enough by tending to the estate.
00:46:15I should have compelled Mr. Dunnors to delay the examination.
00:46:19I am sorry. I could not do more.
00:46:22It would not have changed the outcome.
00:46:27John wished for a child and I could not give him one.
00:46:44You are rather good.
00:46:45That is all I know.
00:46:48When you were very young, I would play this to make you laugh.
00:46:52I hoped it might still work.
00:46:56You should have pursued Piano Forte.
00:47:01One of many things.
00:47:04You do not give yourself enough credit, Benedict.
00:47:07Nor do you.
00:47:12John may have wanted a child, but above all else, he wanted you.
00:47:19It was plain as day to anyone around you, how much joy you brought him.
00:47:26You lit up his entire world.
00:47:34Trust me, it was almost insufferable for the rest of us.
00:47:38Yes.
00:47:44Yes.
00:47:45Yes.
00:48:10I thought doing things the
00:48:15proper way made it the correct way.
00:48:19I thought if I acted as though I was fine, I would be.
00:48:25But I am exhausted.
00:48:27I should like to feel some joy.
00:48:31I want to celebrate Don's life.
00:48:35Will you help me?
00:48:40What do you mean you lost her?
00:48:42Well, she must have climbed out of the window, ma'am.
00:48:45I mean, how was I to know the girl possessed such agility?
00:48:48You were supposed to follow her to see if she would lead us to Sophie.
00:48:55Posie, how was your day?
00:48:57Well spent, was it?
00:49:00I suppose so.
00:49:01I read a novel.
00:49:10I wish to speak to you.
00:49:23I owe you an apology.
00:49:24I've let my distress about Sophie and the season get the better of me.
00:49:27And at times, perhaps, I have unfairly vended my frustrations on you.
00:49:33Yes, well, I have grown quite accustomed to it.
00:49:37It started long before Sophie left.
00:49:43You know, I was much like you when I was younger.
00:49:46It is obviously Rosamond who is most similar to you.
00:49:48Now, but before my debut.
00:49:51Before the marriage part.
00:49:53I was like you.
00:49:55Joyful.
00:49:56Optimistic.
00:49:58Unconcerned with propriety.
00:50:01Clumsy.
00:50:02I was lucky your father chose me,
00:50:04considering I hardly knew how to curtsy properly.
00:50:09And then he died.
00:50:11Do you know what it is like for a young lady with two small girls
00:50:14to re-enter the marriage part?
00:50:16I was already damaged goods.
00:50:19So I could not afford a single misstep.
00:50:21I had to be perfect in every way.
00:50:24I was lucky to find a second match.
00:50:26A love match for that.
00:50:30But then Sophie appeared.
00:50:33And once again, I could not produce an heir.
00:50:37And then he died as well.
00:50:40Mama.
00:50:44Do not feel sorry for me.
00:50:48I clearly carry some kind of curse.
00:50:56But I refuse to pass it down to you, Rosamond.
00:50:59Which is why I insist on perfection.
00:51:02And this match with Lord Stotter.
00:51:05If your sister can see it through,
00:51:07it may be the tide that raises all our boats.
00:51:13But not if Lord Stotter were ever to find out
00:51:17about our connection to Sophie.
00:51:18That you and Rosamond were both raised
00:51:20with a bastard child at your side.
00:51:22She is the stain on our name, Posie.
00:51:25And the thought that she has been at Bridgerton House
00:51:27all this time,
00:51:28seducing the man that your sister had her heart set on.
00:51:33I thought we confirmed that she is not at Bridgerton House.
00:51:37Yes. I thought so as well.
00:51:40But Farley saw her at the market today.
00:51:44Wearing a Bridgerton House uniform.
00:51:49You need not go after her, Mama.
00:51:52She is leaving for the Americas.
00:51:54She will leave Bridgerton House soon
00:51:55and you can forget all about her.
00:52:00I see.
00:52:13What am I to do without you?
00:52:16I cannot believe you're abandoning us
00:52:18of Penwood House.
00:52:20Who will help me keep this one in line
00:52:21if you are gone?
00:52:24Somehow I think you'll be up to the task.
00:52:34What?
00:52:35Do not give me that look.
00:52:36Not when you were still pretending
00:52:37to go to Penwood House
00:52:38rather than departing for the Americas tomorrow.
00:52:41It will only make saying goodbye that much harder
00:52:43and I do not want to detract
00:52:45from Lady Kilmartin's event tonight.
00:52:47When must you leave?
00:52:49Whilst the Bridgertons are out,
00:52:51I aim to aid my new employees
00:52:52in finishing their packing this evening.
00:52:54What about your mother's necklace?
00:52:55You said you could not leave it.
00:52:57In many ways,
00:52:58I think I wore it all these years
00:53:00not to honour her,
00:53:02but as a reminder of her mistakes.
00:53:05Perhaps it is time to let it go
00:53:06and leave the past with it.
00:53:08You could do that
00:53:09without crossing the ocean, you know?
00:53:11I must get the ladies
00:53:12ready for the festivities.
00:53:34Thank you all for coming.
00:53:39It has been a harrowing set of days
00:53:41to say the least,
00:53:43but tonight
00:53:44to stow away with grief
00:53:45and remember the remarkable man that John was.
00:53:49I shall go first.
00:53:51John was my greatest friend
00:53:52and partner in mischief
00:53:54since birth.
00:53:56He was genuine,
00:53:57determined
00:53:58and had patience fit for a saint
00:54:00to tolerate my nature.
00:54:01More like the patience of tensing.
00:54:04Yes.
00:54:06He was my guiding light,
00:54:08my compass.
00:54:10We were opposite ends of the pendulum,
00:54:12yet somehow we balanced each other.
00:54:14I will miss you, dear cousin,
00:54:17more than you will ever know.
00:54:24Do not feel obligated,
00:54:26but if anyone would like to speak.
00:54:31To John,
00:54:32a kind of gentleman
00:54:33I have never known.
00:54:36I always admired how deliberate
00:54:38John was.
00:54:40He thought through everything
00:54:41with such care.
00:54:43Unless, of course,
00:54:44you've got some brandy in him,
00:54:45in which case, well, look out.
00:54:49He was exceptionally nimble-footed.
00:54:51You should have seen him
00:54:53climbing trees as a boy.
00:54:54Went up so high,
00:54:56I feared we would never
00:54:57get him down again.
00:55:01John may have been a man of few words,
00:55:03but he saved them
00:55:05for when they counted the most.
00:55:07He knew the power of a gesture,
00:55:09that actions speak louder.
00:55:12He showed his heart
00:55:13with the love he gave to Fran.
00:55:16To all of us.
00:55:17He shall be missed dearly,
00:55:19but never forgotten.
00:55:23To John.
00:55:24To John.
00:55:25To John.
00:55:27Now, perhaps we might...
00:55:28I would like to speak.
00:55:38It seems inconceivable
00:55:44that he is gone.
00:55:48I had our entire lives planned.
00:55:50I thought I knew exactly
00:55:52what the future held.
00:55:53And now,
00:55:55it's only a headache.
00:55:58How could a headache
00:55:58take my husband away?
00:56:01For days,
00:56:01all I could think was how
00:56:02it is not fair.
00:56:03John was a good man.
00:56:05He deserved a better fate,
00:56:06a longer life.
00:56:09That is not how I wish
00:56:10to remember him.
00:56:13It is quite something
00:56:14to spend your entire life
00:56:16feeling like you are somehow
00:56:18out of place.
00:56:19and then to meet someone
00:56:21who understands you
00:56:22before you even say a word.
00:56:25Someone who's
00:56:28singular qualities
00:56:29match your own.
00:56:31Whose kindness
00:56:32makes you feel warm.
00:56:35You can read your mind
00:56:36from across the whole room.
00:56:38John was more than my husband.
00:56:40He was my truest friend.
00:56:42I may ache
00:56:45at present,
00:56:47but
00:56:49the good John
00:56:50brought into my life,
00:56:51that bond,
00:56:53that understanding,
00:56:54love,
00:56:55far outweighs
00:56:56any pain I feel right now.
00:56:59I would not change it
00:57:01for anything.
00:57:03To my husband.
00:57:06To me.
00:57:18I thought
00:57:19I might perform
00:57:20a Scottish Highland dance
00:57:21that John and I
00:57:22learned as children.
00:57:24Fran,
00:57:25will you join me?
00:57:28Yes.
00:57:29I do.
00:57:33Follow my lead.
00:57:34Right.
00:57:35This is the stag.
00:57:37everyone.
00:57:44Wonderful.
00:57:46Wonderful.
00:57:47Right.
00:57:48Then we'll go into
00:57:48spinning.
00:57:49And spin.
00:57:52Right.
00:57:53Well,
00:57:54do not leave us
00:57:55up here dancing alone.
00:57:56Grab a partner.
00:57:57Come on.
00:57:58Pera, Pera,
00:57:59put your drinks down.
00:58:00Mother.
00:58:01Get into the stag,
00:58:02everyone.
00:58:04One,
00:58:04two,
00:58:05three,
00:58:05four.
00:58:07And spin.
00:58:09And spin.
00:58:12Lovely.
00:58:14Arm.
00:58:17Switch.
00:58:20Back to the beginning.
00:58:23Stag,
00:58:24and let's go.
00:58:31And spin.
00:58:37Switch partners.
00:58:53Excuse me,
00:58:54Mother.
00:58:54Where are you going?
00:58:55There is something
00:58:56I have to take care of
00:58:57at Bridgeton House.
00:58:58But you could not wait?
00:58:59I've waited long enough
00:59:00already.
00:59:01Wait.
00:59:03I have left something
00:59:04for you in your desk.
00:59:05It was my grandmother's.
00:59:09Go.
00:59:11Go.
00:59:14Go.
00:59:18Go.
00:59:26Oh, my God.
00:59:50Oh, my God.
01:00:19Oh, my God.
01:01:16Oh, my God.
01:01:19Oh, my God.
01:01:24Oh, my God.
01:01:26Oh, my God.
01:01:51Is Sophie down here?
01:01:52Mr. Bridgerton, is everything all right?
01:01:54Whatever you need, we can surely bring it to you.
01:01:56Has she already departed for Penwood House?
01:01:58Yes, sir.
01:01:58I believe she has just left.
01:02:00Then I will be needing my horse to the mount right there at once.
01:02:02Right away, Miss.
01:02:02Wait, I mean, pardon me, sir, but Sophie is not at Penwood House.
01:02:08She accepted another position with a family moving to the Americas.
01:02:11The Americas?
01:02:12Are you certain?
01:02:13She went to stay with them tonight as they planned to board a ship at dawn.
01:02:15What is the name of the family?
01:02:17I'm afraid I do not know, sir.
01:02:18I'm afraid I do not know, sir.
01:02:18She would not tell me.
01:02:25Sophie Peck.
01:02:26Constable, this is the thief I was telling you about.
01:02:29Fortunately, we no longer have to disturb the Bridgertons.
01:02:32I shall take that.
01:02:34Place your hands behind your back.
01:02:35No, please, sir, this is a terrible mistake.
01:02:38I shall explain.
01:02:39Sophie Peck, you are hereby arrested on suspicion of thievery
01:02:41and of impersonating ability.
01:02:43Wait, wait, no, no.
01:02:46Araminta.
01:02:47Araminta!
01:02:47Do not...
01:02:48Araminta!
01:02:51Araminta, please!
01:03:05Sophie!
01:03:07Sophie!
01:03:09Sophie!
01:03:56Have a great day!
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