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00:01:27earthly remains to their final resting place.
00:01:30We are reminded of the transient nature of life
00:01:32and the fragile beauty of human existence.
00:01:35May his spirit find everlasting peace
00:01:38in the heavenly kingdom.
00:01:47My elder brother, Anthony,
00:01:48he would usually be the one to speak in times like this,
00:01:50so I apologize in advance.
00:01:54Standing before you,
00:01:56I know I'm supposed to say something profound,
00:01:59but to be honest, I am rather at a loss.
00:02:04This is an unfathomable tragedy
00:02:07for Lord Kilmartin's family,
00:02:09for my sister, Francesca,
00:02:12for my family, for all of us.
00:02:15What makes his death so difficult to bear
00:02:17is not just its suddenness,
00:02:19but the fact he was a good man,
00:02:23one of the best of us.
00:02:24always guided by an unshakable sense of integrity.
00:02:31His devotion to his family,
00:02:33to his seat in parliament,
00:02:35and most especially to my sister, Francesca.
00:02:38It was unwavering.
00:02:40There's nothing I can say to make sense of this loss,
00:02:44or to fill the void we're all feeling.
00:02:49All I can offer is this.
00:02:52we will cherish our memory of John,
00:02:56and be forever grateful to have known such an exceptional human being.
00:03:00I know.
00:03:01I know.
00:03:02I know.
00:03:03I know.
00:03:25I know.
00:03:28I know.
00:03:35I know.
00:03:37I know.
00:03:38I know.
00:03:38I know.
00:03:38I know.
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00:03:40I know.
00:03:40I know.
00:03:41I know.
00:03:58I know.
00:04:07I know.
00:04:07Thank you both for coming.
00:04:10Is this all not rather morbid?
00:04:13It is a funeral.
00:04:15It is not morbid.
00:04:16It is proper.
00:04:17Because heaven forbid death be anything but orderly.
00:04:22Lady Danbury.
00:04:23Francesca.
00:04:25Lord Kilmartin was a fine man.
00:04:28I liked him very much.
00:04:30Yes.
00:04:32I did as well.
00:04:34Obviously.
00:04:35Please do enjoy the refreshments.
00:04:38My condolences to you.
00:04:40And to you.
00:04:43These arrived from Anthony and Kate, dear.
00:04:49Some of my children feel devastated they are unable to attend.
00:04:52Much of our family also could not travel down from Scotland in time.
00:04:55I am most relieved I was already in London.
00:04:58And most appreciated.
00:05:00You volunteered to host the reception today.
00:05:04I would have hosted at Kilmartin House but I thought the servants here might be better equipped.
00:05:08There is no need to explain.
00:05:10I could not imagine hosting when my husband died.
00:05:12It was my honor.
00:05:14Your son was a cherished part of this family.
00:05:16He adored your Francesca.
00:05:18I will never forget when he came home.
00:05:20The night being met.
00:05:22Stars in his eyes.
00:05:24Oh no.
00:05:24Is this too overwhelming?
00:05:25No, I am.
00:05:27You are running out of biscuits.
00:05:29That is all.
00:05:29Biscuits?
00:05:30The guests will expect them.
00:05:31Please excuse me.
00:05:37For you?
00:05:40You have been so attentive to Francesca.
00:05:42I thought I might tend to you.
00:05:44That is very kind of you.
00:05:51Is this what Papa's funeral was like?
00:05:54I was not born.
00:05:55The rest of you got to be there.
00:05:57You were there.
00:05:58You were in Mama's belly.
00:06:01Biscuit?
00:06:08Francesca, surely your seven will help with those.
00:06:11Please allow me.
00:06:12Thank you, but I am quite capable.
00:06:20Let us all have a biscuit, shall we?
00:06:22Do you know what are in these?
00:06:23I have always wondered.
00:06:26No.
00:06:28Uh, treacle.
00:06:29I imagine.
00:06:30What else do you think?
00:06:31I taste vanilla.
00:06:33Something spicy.
00:06:35Ginger, maybe?
00:06:36Flour.
00:06:37Probably a little salt.
00:06:38And perhaps, um, Mr Bridgerton.
00:06:46Ladies.
00:06:47Our deepest condomences.
00:06:49Thank you for being here.
00:06:50Are you truly all right, sister?
00:06:51I'm so sorry.
00:06:52I can't believe he is gone.
00:07:00Lady Kilmartin?
00:07:02Your hair, it is coming undone.
00:07:04Perhaps we might go upstairs and I can attend to it for you.
00:07:29Thank you for giving me some respite.
00:07:32I am simply doing my job, my lady.
00:07:34If only I were doing mine.
00:07:37I think you were doing admirably.
00:07:42At my father's funeral there was a very large tray of pickled salmon.
00:07:46All I could do was think how my father detested pickled salmon.
00:07:49I wanted to throw the tray and scream.
00:07:52And did you?
00:07:56I came close.
00:07:59But I realised we all know different versions of the same person.
00:08:03Perhaps someone thought he loved pickled salmon.
00:08:05The best any of us can do is honour the memories of those we have loved.
00:08:10And let them live on through us.
00:08:12How does one do that?
00:08:15Well, I always try to think logically like my father.
00:08:18And for my mother, I wear her necklace.
00:08:23I must have forgotten it today.
00:08:31Thank you for your help.
00:08:35I had better return while my mother will fear I have fled.
00:08:39If you need more respite, simply give me a nod and I will slip some brandy in your drink.
00:08:56Not even an invitation to funeral from the Bridgertons.
00:09:00The reputation for warmth is undeserved.
00:09:03At least Rosamond has a new suitor.
00:09:05And one of rather high rank even.
00:09:07We are fortunate in Lord Stotter's interest.
00:09:10You don't know how distraught your sister has been after failing to capture Mr Bridgerton's affection.
00:09:14She had her heart set on that match.
00:09:16Perhaps it is for the best.
00:09:17She and Mr Bridgerton may not have been well suited.
00:09:20Rosamond is well suited to anyone.
00:09:21She could charm a statue.
00:09:23If it were not for Sophie's interference.
00:09:25Sophie?
00:09:29Is that why we went looking for Sophie at Bridgerton's house the other week?
00:09:33Because you suspect she has formed an attachment to Mr Bridgerton.
00:09:36It would not be the first time she interfered in our lives.
00:09:41Do you know where Sophie is working, Posey?
00:09:44No.
00:09:45I hardly know how to stitch my embroidery in the right direction.
00:09:48Let alone keep track of Sophie's whereabouts.
00:09:52Very well.
00:09:54I will have to find her myself then.
00:09:57And you enjoy dancing?
00:09:58The cotillion is my favourite dance.
00:10:00My governess said I was excelling at all forms.
00:10:02I prefer waltz.
00:10:04Oh, I do prefer waltz.
00:10:20What are you doing out here? It's very cold.
00:10:23Uh, I nearly wanted to feel something.
00:10:25Other than despair.
00:10:27So, I chose to feel cold.
00:10:30Is it helping?
00:10:31Not particularly.
00:10:34They are in need of more mint for the refreshments.
00:10:36I shall leave you be shortly.
00:10:39It was kind of you to stay for the funeral.
00:10:43You've been a great comfort.
00:10:45To Eloise and Hyacinth.
00:10:51As have you.
00:10:53They are very fortunate to have you, you know.
00:11:00I'm so sorry for your loss.
00:11:05It's alright, Sophie.
00:11:06You are not required to give me comfort.
00:11:08I know that.
00:11:09I know it is not a condition of my employment, but...
00:11:12My heart is breaking for you.
00:11:16For all of you.
00:11:22Who are still planning on leaving?
00:11:26At the end of the week.
00:11:28After the family has had some time.
00:11:29Yes, of course.
00:11:30As you should.
00:11:35I wish you luck, Sophie.
00:11:39Please go inside.
00:11:40I cannot send you off to your new position with influenza.
00:11:47I can stay a moment if you...
00:11:49No.
00:11:50Forgive me.
00:11:54I'm trying desperately to be strong for my family, for Francesca,
00:11:59on this dreadful day.
00:12:01And if you stay, I am afraid I will not be able to hold it together.
00:12:07I understand.
00:12:17I do not see you again.
00:12:22Goodbye, Mr. Bridgerton.
00:12:27Goodbye, Sophie.
00:12:31Goodbye, Sophie.
00:12:52My entire life I have found comfort in silence.
00:12:56Presumably because I never found any growing up amongst all my siblings.
00:13:03But now...
00:13:06Now, I should be grateful if you might feel it.
00:13:09I dare say this is the longest I have ever seen you go without talking.
00:13:13I am merely enjoying the peace of not having to listen to one more stranger apologize for my loss.
00:13:20Everyone is simply trying to be respectful.
00:13:22Yes.
00:13:24I realize it is proper here to speak in euphemisms and act as if we are statues in the face
00:13:29of death.
00:13:33You know, in Scotland, a life lost is celebrated instead of mourned.
00:13:42Everyone eats, drinks, tells stories of the dead, cries and...
00:13:48laughs.
00:13:49Yes.
00:13:50Is that not a little...
00:13:53indulgent?
00:13:54In fact, it can be rather cathartic.
00:13:57Joyful, even.
00:13:59Perhaps we could still have a celebration for a smaller group here at Kilmartin House.
00:14:05I am sorry if you found the funeral lacking.
00:14:07You did a splendid job, Francesca.
00:14:11I was merely suggesting a celebration so that John might be remembered not for his death but for his life.
00:14:17I knew John better than I know myself and I truly believe he would not want to be the cause
00:14:21of tears or sorrow.
00:14:23He was a Scotsman.
00:14:24He would not want to be mourned by strangers.
00:14:26He would want his life rejoiced at by family, friends, his wife.
00:14:30He would want for us to get up and dance and...
00:14:32John does not want anything.
00:14:34He is dead.
00:14:35Gone.
00:14:37And turning his funeral into a circus will not change that.
00:14:58I've made a great deal having you at the funeral.
00:15:01I do not know what we'll do without you, Agatha.
00:15:04I'm not leaving for another two weeks, so there are plenty of goodbyes still to say.
00:15:09And I will not be gone forever.
00:15:11I am happy for you.
00:15:12I think I am still in disbelief that the Queen granted me leave to go.
00:15:18I hear you are making a life change of your own with my brother.
00:15:24You know?
00:15:25I do not believe he told anyone else.
00:15:28He would have been a fool not to ask.
00:15:30I am delighted for you both.
00:15:36Only I am...
00:15:38Violet.
00:15:40Is everything all right?
00:15:42Yes. Yes, of course.
00:15:44I...
00:15:46I simply feel that in the wake of John's passing...
00:15:49Your mind is on Francesca.
00:15:51Indeed.
00:15:53I am rather concerned that she is not allowing herself to grieve.
00:15:59Give her time.
00:16:01We both know it is a winding and illogical road to mourn a lost love.
00:16:07She is not in her right mind.
00:16:19Are you all right, Sophie?
00:16:21You look as though you did not sleep awake.
00:16:22I lost my necklace.
00:16:24I spent half the night searching for it.
00:16:25What does it look like?
00:16:26It is a silver chain with an amicus pendant.
00:16:28Do you know when you last saw it?
00:16:29I have no idea.
00:16:31I hardly notice when I am wearing it as I so rarely take it off.
00:16:34Deliveries are here.
00:16:36Make haste.
00:16:37I will look out for it, Sophie.
00:16:40Perhaps this is the heavens telling you that you should not leave us for Penwood House.
00:16:43No, it is merely telling me that I have been unforgivably careless.
00:16:47I have been so caught up.
00:16:49I lost the only piece of my mother I ever had.
00:16:51We will find it.
00:16:52That's it.
00:17:00Will Michaela be joining us?
00:17:04I do not believe so.
00:17:06We are giving each other space.
00:17:08Which suits me quite well as I am rather busy with my correspondence to John's relatives.
00:17:12Surely you do not need to write to all of them now?
00:17:14People deserve to know.
00:17:16Writing certainly can be cathartic.
00:17:18Sometimes when I'm feeling lost, I find that writing steadies me.
00:17:22I am steady.
00:17:30Francesca, you do not need to be.
00:17:32You are amongst family.
00:17:33If you would like to throw something or scream...
00:17:36Heloise, please, that is not how I wish to proceed.
00:17:38I should like to stay calm.
00:17:40But you need not.
00:17:41Yes, I do.
00:17:46I am with child.
00:17:50My courses were supposed to arrive days ago, but they never came.
00:17:54That is splendid news.
00:17:57John has left me with a gift, a piece of himself, just as father left mother with hyacinth.
00:18:02So, if I must remain calm for the sake of our child and the future of the Kilmartin line, so
00:18:07be it.
00:18:07It is a worthy cause.
00:18:10I am delighted for you, sister.
00:18:15But, let us just keep this between ourselves for now until I speak to the men from the House of
00:18:20Lords.
00:18:20Of course.
00:18:26How is Lady Kilmartin faring?
00:18:29She is faring as best she can, I imagine.
00:18:32It is quite a cruel twist of fate to lose one's husband at such a tender age.
00:18:38I imagine it cruel to lose one's husband at any age.
00:18:41And yet, for some of us, a release.
00:18:45Hmm.
00:18:47What was she wearing at the funeral, Lady Kilmartin?
00:18:50If one must endure, I do hope she at least was enduring in a marvellous ensemble.
00:18:57She looked quite elegant.
00:18:59Hmm.
00:19:00These bonbons do not taste the same.
00:19:03It is a shame when a good thing changes.
00:19:07You know, Charlotte, there is a fortnight yet before I leave.
00:19:10Yes, I know.
00:19:11I should like the bonbons from Switzerland instead.
00:19:15Perhaps I should arrange for some new exotic animal to be imported for the grounds.
00:19:21I will write, Charlotte.
00:19:27I am sad, Agatha.
00:19:30It is a sad time.
00:19:33Yes.
00:19:34Goodbye's are never easy.
00:19:35Particularly as I have just bid farewell to Whistledown.
00:19:41She would have written something profound about Lord Kilmartin's passing.
00:19:46Not to mention a detailed report of the funereal fashions beyond elegant.
00:19:51Hmm.
00:19:52It would have been something to look forward to.
00:19:56I miss her.
00:19:59Mrs. Mondridge, I should like to hold mercury now.
00:20:05Your Majesty.
00:20:08Oh!
00:20:09She is quite excitable.
00:20:12Hmm.
00:20:13Perhaps the bitch needs some water to cool down.
00:20:27There you are.
00:20:29Here I am.
00:20:31I hope I am not interrupting.
00:20:33I have just sent word to the House of Lords to arrange their visit with Francesca concerning the Kilmartin estate.
00:20:39I will attend as well, of course.
00:20:41Work for all you have done in Anthony's absence.
00:20:47Are you all right?
00:20:49It is not me you should be worrying about.
00:20:51We are most fortunate that Sophie remained to help. I do hope she will be content.
00:20:54Please do not bring her up.
00:20:55I know, I know. It has been a difficult week.
00:20:56Not today.
00:20:57Please.
00:20:59It is all a tad hypocritical, do you not think?
00:21:03What is hypocritical?
00:21:04You.
00:21:06You spent our entire lives claiming the one thing that matters is marrying a love match.
00:21:11For years I did not understand it, nor want it. In fact, I ran from it.
00:21:15And now.
00:21:17Now I have found someone I love.
00:21:19More than I could even have thought possible.
00:21:21Someone captivating and maddening and real just as you wanted.
00:21:24Just as Daphne and Anthony and Colin and Francesca...
00:21:27You love her.
00:21:28It does not signify, does it?
00:21:29She is not of the right class, so I cannot be with her.
00:21:32Not truly.
00:21:32I must let her go, as if she means nothing.
00:21:35Tell me, is that what you would have done had father been of the lower classes?
00:21:38Tossed your love aside to search for someone of proper breeding.
00:21:40I...
00:21:42Forgive me.
00:21:48Where is it?
00:21:57Are you looking for something?
00:22:00No.
00:22:00Oh.
00:22:01Lady Bridgerton, I simply noticed some dust.
00:22:04Pardon me.
00:22:08I wanted to thank you for staying on to help at the funeral.
00:22:11Oh, it is the least I could do.
00:22:13I do regret that I am leaving at such a difficult time.
00:22:16Well, you must do what is best for you.
00:22:22Sophie?
00:22:26Is it because of Benedict that you feel you must depart?
00:22:32Why did you not dismiss me?
00:22:33Well, perhaps I should have done, but I like you.
00:22:36You are the sort of woman I would like for my son.
00:22:39If I were not a maid.
00:22:43You must know it is not Mr Bridgerton's fault.
00:22:46Your son is a good man. I...
00:22:48I knew better.
00:22:50Sophie?
00:22:51If there is perhaps something about your history that you have not shared.
00:22:56Your accent, your education, your proclivity for languages.
00:23:00Perhaps if there is something that you are running from.
00:23:08No.
00:23:09I am a maid.
00:23:11I am not a suitable match for your son.
00:23:16I wish the world were different.
00:23:26Leave me alone, Gregory.
00:23:28It's all well.
00:23:29Get out!
00:23:30I tried talking sense into Hyacinth, but she is highly unreasonable.
00:23:34Mother should have stopped at seven.
00:23:40What is going on in here?
00:23:42I am simply ridding myself of things I do not need, as I have decided to delay my debut.
00:23:47Or perhaps not to make my debut at all.
00:23:49What?
00:23:50Same curtains, same ceiling, yet surely I am in a foreign land.
00:23:52What is the point of finding love when your husband will probably die?
00:23:59Oh.
00:24:00So this is about John?
00:24:02It's only John.
00:24:04Father.
00:24:05Even Lord Featherington.
00:24:07All gone.
00:24:07I have been taken up with foolish fantasies when all love truly brings is hardship and sorrow.
00:24:14I suppose it is difficult.
00:24:17Well, I for one want no part of it.
00:24:20I have finally seen the wisdom in what you have been telling me.
00:24:22You were right all along, sister.
00:24:37How is Francesca?
00:24:39What she is going through, I would not wish on anyone.
00:24:43Shall we?
00:24:47Losing someone unexpectedly is as if your very breath is ripped from you.
00:24:53Your entire reality has shifted within the blink of an eye.
00:24:56It is natural you must be thinking of Edmund.
00:24:59Yes, I am.
00:25:00I think about Nessar every day.
00:25:04Anything you need, I am here for you.
00:25:12There is one thing I must request.
00:25:16I was wondering if we might keep our betrothal to ourselves for a while.
00:25:20Only because I do not want our happy news to overshadow.
00:25:23Say no more.
00:25:25I have told only my sister.
00:25:27Otherwise, we shall wait.
00:25:43Alfie, what are you doing here?
00:25:45Looking for you.
00:25:46You are so eager to see me that you cannot wait until my return to Penwood house.
00:25:49I am flattered.
00:25:50That is why I have been trying to find you.
00:25:52I gave the new lady Penwood your note about delaying your start until after the funeral, but she would not
00:25:57wait.
00:25:58She hired someone else.
00:25:59I'm sorry.
00:26:00What?
00:26:02No, I have already given my notice to Lady Bridgerton.
00:26:05Surely she will not mind if you stay on a little longer.
00:26:07I cannot.
00:26:08Seeing Mr. Bridgerton, it is torture, Alfie.
00:26:10I only want to come home to you.
00:26:12Irma Rumsey, it is all I want.
00:26:13I know, we all wanted that, but we will find you another position.
00:26:17There are so few just now.
00:26:18I have heard of one opening for a house made on Breton Street.
00:26:21That is far too close to Bridgerton House.
00:26:23Perhaps I should return to the country.
00:26:26I have heard of one other position.
00:26:28A family in Mayfair is in need of a ladies' mayor to help them move.
00:26:32Their servants speak very highly of them.
00:26:34I can do that.
00:26:35You know I am skilled at...
00:26:36They are moving to the Americas.
00:26:39You would need to be on a ship in three days.
00:26:44I can do that.
00:26:57Francesca, this is Mr. Dundas from the House of Lords.
00:27:00Good day.
00:27:01Good day.
00:27:02My condolences for your loss and apologies for the timing of this visit, Lady Kilmartin.
00:27:07It's procedure.
00:27:08Quite right.
00:27:09Despite the circumstances, it is of the utmost importance
00:27:12as the lines of succession are followed to the letter.
00:27:14Your brother has been a tremendous help with the paperwork.
00:27:17I will be speaking with the Stirling family next.
00:27:20But of course, there is one question I must ask you first.
00:27:23It's a formality, really.
00:27:24I am with child.
00:27:28Sister, that is wonderful news.
00:27:33Indeed.
00:27:34Well then, I shall alert the physician for an examination at once.
00:27:39Examination?
00:27:39Well, yes.
00:27:40We must have confirmation.
00:27:42Can you not simply take her word for it?
00:27:44Of course, Lady Kilmartin.
00:27:45Your word is of great value.
00:27:46It is only that the Crown has grown quite stringent.
00:27:49When it comes to succession, there is an estate and title at stake, not to mention a seat in Parliament.
00:27:53I do not wish to have an examination.
00:27:55My sister has been through a great loss, Mr. Dundas.
00:27:58Any examination will have to wait.
00:27:59Believe me, I sympathise.
00:28:01But this is the way society demands things to be done.
00:28:03I have had quite enough of the demands of society and his utterly antiquated way of doing things.
00:28:08This is an honourable family.
00:28:10You have no idea of the sacrifices we have made to maintain that honour.
00:28:13I will not stand here and let you pressure my sister after the nightmare she has been through.
00:28:19I assure you, Lady Kilmartin, it will be swift and dignified.
00:28:24And then we can all take comfort in knowing for certain.
00:28:28Hm?
00:29:14I will not stand here.
00:29:25Forgive me, I heard a noise.
00:29:27I did not mean to startle you.
00:29:29I have been tasked with organising John's affairs, and I've misplaced a document.
00:29:35You need not explain.
00:29:37Please, I will do it.
00:29:41It's been a hell of a week.
00:29:43I know.
00:29:46Every time I see you, I'm conscious it may be the last.
00:29:50And I hated how we said goodbye at the funeral.
00:30:33I...
00:30:34I...
00:30:35I know.
00:31:02Have you finished your tea?
00:31:04Yes.
00:31:05Shall I take you to your bedchamber?
00:31:08No.
00:31:08Would you like another cup of tea?
00:31:10No, I should like to sleep in here.
00:31:13In the drawing room, Francesca?
00:31:14Are you avoiding sleeping in your room?
00:31:21God, I do not blame you.
00:31:26I could not bear to be at Aubrey Hall for months.
00:31:30But being there and facing it and feeling it...
00:31:33Oh, stop it.
00:31:34Will you please stop it?
00:31:35I am so sorry, my dear.
00:31:36I am only trying to...
00:31:37You were trying to tell me that you understand.
00:31:43I can see it in your face, even when you say nothing, that we are the same now, because
00:31:48we have both lost our husbands.
00:31:50We are not the same.
00:31:52You have eight children.
00:31:57Eight pieces of your husband to remember hereby.
00:31:59Eight!
00:32:00Eight times you did your wifely duty and gave father the gift of children.
00:32:03And what did I give John?
00:32:04Nothing!
00:32:05And I only have myself to blame.
00:32:06Francesca, none of this is your fault.
00:32:08Oh, it is!
00:32:09It is my fault.
00:32:11I cursed it.
00:32:13John wanted to have a child, and it was my duty to give that to him, to continue the Kilmartin
00:32:17line, and I failed him.
00:32:18I gave him nothing.
00:32:19I have nothing.
00:32:20I have nothing.
00:32:21It's all right.
00:32:21It's all right.
00:32:24It's all right.
00:32:29I have nothing.
00:32:32It's all right.
00:32:41Can I bring you some tea, my lady?
00:32:44No, thank you, Mrs. Wilson.
00:32:48Sometimes I sit here and just stir this portrait.
00:32:52We're always supposed to be in this together, Edmund and I, through every trial.
00:32:58And children, they look to me for answers, and I, I do not have all the answers.
00:33:05He was supposed to be here.
00:33:11If I may, Mom, the children do not need you to have all the answers, or even half the answers.
00:33:21They only need you to love them.
00:33:50Mrs. Wilson told me you were still here.
00:33:53Mother.
00:33:55I was just about to take my leave.
00:33:59Shall I pour you a drink?
00:34:01A strong one, perhaps.
00:34:21I owe you an apology.
00:34:22You know, I have been thinking about your father quite a lot.
00:34:26Of course.
00:34:27That you were also very unlucky to lose him when you did.
00:34:30You were so young.
00:34:31But for me, in many ways, I, I was lucky.
00:34:39I had a great love for a very long time.
00:34:45Some people never get that.
00:34:52After everything that has transpired, I have found myself reflecting quite a lot
00:34:59about love, about time not always being on our side.
00:35:04I, I did not realize how strongly you felt about Sophie.
00:35:08I, I assumed it was a flirtation, a dalliance.
00:35:11I never imagined it.
00:35:11I should never have allowed it to go that far.
00:35:13Starting a life with someone from another class is no easy feat.
00:35:17You would, you would have to move to the country.
00:35:18Yes, we had discussed such plans.
00:35:22I would have gone back and forth.
00:35:23No, no, there would be no going back and forth.
00:35:25You would be ostracized by society, both of you.
00:35:28You would have to move there permanently.
00:35:31I imagine that would be a rather startling transition for someone who has lived a life as well-liked and
00:35:36privileged as you.
00:35:38It, it, it is important that you understand, because there is one crucial sacrifice you will have to make.
00:35:47Your family.
00:35:49And that is not to say that we shall not speak, but it will mostly be confined to letters.
00:35:54We will not be able to visit as often as we might like.
00:35:58As, it, it could impact your sister's prospects for marriage if we are believed to nurture a close relationship.
00:36:03So, you will miss birthdays and weddings and encounters.
00:36:08Stop it, please.
00:36:09There is truly no need for this.
00:36:11Sophie does not want to be with me.
00:36:13Oh, I very much doubt that is the case if you ask her to marry him.
00:36:19How strong did I pour that drink?
00:36:21What you said was correct.
00:36:25All I have ever wanted for my children was to find love.
00:36:28So, if you have found it, you deserve to go after it before it is too late.
00:36:33If you marry Sophie, it will never change how much I love you, Benedict.
00:36:41And with that said, I know my son, I know, I know my son, I know that at times you
00:36:47can be, God, there is a, a non-committal.
00:36:55No, you must have me mistaken for one of your other children.
00:37:04Promise me you will think very carefully before making a decision.
00:37:08And whatever you choose, you must live with it forever.
00:37:14We all will.
00:37:46We shall find you a dress that cannot be ignored.
00:37:50Lord's daughter will have no choice but to propose.
00:37:55I did not realise I was a jester.
00:37:58Apologies, Mama.
00:38:00It is only the thought of a mere dress so bewitching that a gentleman loses his free will.
00:38:05Must be quite the magical dress indeed.
00:38:07It will be.
00:38:08When I wear it, I look forward to seeing it.
00:38:10In fact, I think it wise you stay behind today.
00:38:13Your sister and I will have a lengthy appointment at the Modiste.
00:38:16And then we may speak to the magistrate afterwards to see if he has heard any word of Sophie.
00:38:20All my shoe clips being pawned.
00:38:23I am certain you will enjoy some time here.
00:38:27Understood.
00:38:40Well, I should be leaving now to check on the household orders.
00:38:44Um, shall I get you anything while I am out?
00:38:46No, thank you, Vali.
00:38:49I should like to take the afternoon to read.
00:38:51Oh.
00:38:52In private.
00:39:11I should like to take the afternoon to read.
00:39:12I should like to take the afternoon to read.
00:39:12I should like to take the afternoon to read.
00:39:12I should like to take the afternoon to read.
00:39:12I should like to read.
00:39:12I should like to read.
00:39:12I should like to read.
00:39:13I should like to read.
00:39:14I should like to read.
00:39:14I should like to read.
00:39:16I should like to read.
00:39:17I should like to read.
00:39:19I should like to read.
00:39:22I should like to read.
00:39:27Miss Posey, shall I have some tea prepared for you?
00:39:43Posey, what are you doing here?
00:39:44Sophie!
00:39:48I escaped out the drawing room window.
00:39:50I did not want to risk the servant's seeing,
00:39:52that when I arrived, I told that handsome footman
00:39:54that I misplaced my glove when we came for tea,
00:39:56and as he went to look, I ran up here.
00:39:58I assumed your room would be up in the attic, like most ladies' maids,
00:40:00though I had to check in three different rooms before I found yours,
00:40:03and thank goodness no one else was up here.
00:40:04I do not believe I've ever felt so exhilarated in my...
00:40:08I am rambling, and I do not have time.
00:40:11I came to warn you that we have moved in next door,
00:40:13and my mama is intent on finding you.
00:40:15She does not know you live here now, as I have covered for you,
00:40:17but she means to have you arrested for the shoe clips.
00:40:24And she will surely find me if I stay in Mayfair,
00:40:26even if I leave Bridgerton House.
00:40:29I'm so sorry, Sophie.
00:40:30The shoe clips are my fault.
00:40:33It was very brave of you to come, thank you,
00:40:34but you must get back.
00:40:37I...
00:40:38I wish I had said this to you before,
00:40:40but the things she has always said about you, about your mother,
00:40:45they are cruel and untrue.
00:40:48That is kind of you to say.
00:40:49I would not have survived in that house without you.
00:40:52You were always so kind and courageous.
00:40:55You have the strongest will of anyone I have ever known.
00:40:59Perhaps you get that from your mother.
00:41:05There is a job in the Americas.
00:41:07It will keep me safe from your mother.
00:41:09I will be on a ship in two days,
00:41:10and with any luck,
00:41:11she and I shall never see each other again.
00:41:15I will miss you.
00:41:21Do not let her get the better of you.
00:41:22You have a strong will of your own.
00:41:26Now go.
00:41:27Go.
00:41:28Go.
00:41:44Are you going to play something?
00:41:47Benedict,
00:41:48I did not realize you were here.
00:41:52I wanted to see
00:41:54how you are.
00:41:57You have already taken on more than enough
00:41:59by tending to the estate.
00:42:03I should have compelled Mr. Dunlors
00:42:05to delay the examination.
00:42:07I am sorry.
00:42:08I could not do more.
00:42:09It would not have changed the outcome.
00:42:13John wished for a child,
00:42:14and I could not give him one.
00:42:29You are rather good.
00:42:30This is all I know.
00:42:32When you were very young,
00:42:34I would play this to make you laugh.
00:42:37I hoped it might still work.
00:42:40You should have pursued piano for a day.
00:42:44One of many things.
00:42:47You do not give yourself enough credit, Benedict.
00:42:50Nor do you.
00:42:54John may have wanted a child,
00:42:57but above all else,
00:42:59he wanted you.
00:43:01It was plain as day
00:43:02to anyone around you
00:43:04how much joy you brought him.
00:43:07You lit up his entire world.
00:43:15Trust me,
00:43:16it was almost insufferable
00:43:17for the rest of us.
00:43:23Hmm.
00:43:25Hmm.
00:43:47I thought doing things the proper way made it the correct way.
00:43:56I thought if I acted as though I was fine I would be but I am exhausted I should
00:44:03like to feel some joy. I want to celebrate Don's life. Will you help me?
00:44:14What do you mean you lost her? She must have climbed out of the window mom. I mean how
00:44:20was I to know the girl possessed such agility? You were supposed to follow her to
00:44:23see if she would lead us to Sophie. Posey how was your day? Well spent was it? I suppose so
00:44:33I
00:44:34read a novel I wish to speak to you I owe you an apology I've let my distress about Sophie
00:44:56in the season get the better of me and at times perhaps I have unfairly vended my frustrations on you.
00:45:03Yes well I have grown quite accustomed to it. It started long before Sophie left.
00:45:12You know I was much like you when I was younger. It is obviously Rosamond who is most similar to
00:45:16you.
00:45:16Now but before my debut. Before the marriage mart. I was like you. Joyful. Optimistic. Unconcerned with propriety. Clumsy. I
00:45:29was lucky your father chose me considering I hardly knew how to curse you properly.
00:45:35And then he died. Do you know what it is like for a young lady with two small girls to
00:45:40re-enter the marriage mart. I was already damaged goods so I could not afford a single misstep. I had
00:45:47to be perfect in every way. I was lucky to find a second match. A love match for that.
00:45:55But then Sophie appeared. And once again I could not produce an heir. And then he died as well. Mama.
00:46:07Do not feel sorry for me. I clearly carry some kind of curse.
00:46:17But I refuse to pass it down to you Rosamond. Which is why I insist on perfection.
00:46:23And this match with Lord Stotter. If your sister can see it through. It may be the tide that raises
00:46:29all our votes.
00:46:34But not if Lord Stotter were ever to find out about our connection to Sophie. That you and Rosamond were
00:46:40both raised with a bastard child at your side.
00:46:42She is the stain on our name posy. And the thought that she has been at Bridgerton House all this
00:46:46time. Seducing the man that your sister had her heart set on.
00:46:52I thought we confirmed that she is not at Bridgerton House.
00:46:56I thought so as well. But Farley saw her at the market today. Wearing a Bridgerton House uniform.
00:47:07You need not go after her, Mama. She is leaving for the Americas. She will leave Bridgerton House soon and
00:47:12you can forget all about her.
00:47:16I see.
00:47:28What am I to do without you?
00:47:30I cannot believe you are abandoning us at the Penwood House. Who will help me keep this one in line
00:47:36if you are gone?
00:47:38Somehow I think you will be up to the task.
00:47:47What? Do not give me that look. Not when you were still pretending to go to Penwood House rather than
00:47:51departing for the Americas tomorrow.
00:47:54Shh. It will only make saying goodbye that much harder. And I do not want to detract from Lady Kilmartin's
00:47:58event tonight.
00:47:59When must you leave?
00:48:00Whilst the Bridgertons are out. I am to aid my new employees in finishing their packing this evening.
00:48:05What about your mother's necklace? You said you could not leave it.
00:48:08In many ways, I think I wore it all these years not to honour her, but as a reminder of
00:48:13her mistakes.
00:48:15Perhaps it is time to let it go and leave the past with it.
00:48:18You can do that without crossing the ocean, you know?
00:48:21I must get the ladies ready for the festivities.
00:48:42Thank you all for coming.
00:48:46It has been a harrowing set of days, to say the least.
00:48:50But tonight, to stay away with grief and remember the remarkable man that John was.
00:48:55I shall go first.
00:48:57John was my greatest friend and partner in mischief since birth.
00:49:02He was genuine, determined, and had patience fit for a saint to tolerate my nature.
00:49:07More like the patience of ten saints.
00:49:11He was my guiding light, my compass.
00:49:14We were opposite ends of the pendulum, yet somehow we balanced each other.
00:49:18I will miss you, dear cousin, more than you will ever know.
00:49:27Do not feel obligated, but if anyone would like to speak...
00:49:33To John, a kind of gentleman I have never known.
00:49:38I always admired how deliberate John was.
00:49:42He thought through everything with such care.
00:49:44Unless, of course, you've got some brandy in him, in which case, well, look out.
00:49:49He was exceptionally nimble-footed.
00:49:52You should have seen him climbing trees as a boy.
00:49:55Went up so high, I feared we would never get him down again.
00:50:00John may have been a man of few words, but he saved them for when they counted the most.
00:50:06He knew the power of a gesture, that actions speak louder.
00:50:10He showed his heart with the love he gave to Fran.
00:50:14To all of us.
00:50:16He shall be missed dearly, but never forgotten.
00:50:21To John.
00:50:22To John.
00:50:24Now, perhaps we might...
00:50:26I would like to speak.
00:50:35It seems...
00:50:39Inconceivable...
00:50:40That he is...
00:50:41Gone.
00:50:43I had our entire lives planned.
00:50:46I thought I knew exactly what the future held.
00:50:49And now...
00:50:50It's only a headache.
00:50:52How could a headache take my husband away?
00:50:55For days, all I could think was how it is not fair.
00:50:58John was a good man.
00:50:59He deserved a better fate, a longer life.
00:51:02But that is not how I wish to remember him.
00:51:07It is quite something to spend your entire life feeling like you are somehow out of place.
00:51:12And then to meet someone who understands you before you even say a word.
00:51:17Someone whose singular qualities match your own.
00:51:22Whose kindness makes you feel warm.
00:51:26You can read your mind from across the whole room.
00:51:29John was more than my husband.
00:51:31He was my truest friend.
00:51:33I may ache at present, but...
00:51:39The good John brought into my life.
00:51:41That bond, that understanding, love...
00:51:44Far outweighs any pain I feel right now.
00:51:48I would not change it.
00:51:50For anything.
00:51:52To my husband.
00:52:05I thought I might perform a Scottish Highland dance that John and I learned as children.
00:52:11Fran, will you join me?
00:52:14Yes.
00:52:19Right.
00:52:21This is the stag, everyone.
00:52:29Wonderful.
00:52:30Wonderful.
00:52:32Right, then we will go into spinning.
00:52:33And spin!
00:52:36Right, arms.
00:52:48Switch!
00:53:02Back to the beginning!
00:53:04Stag, and let's go!
00:53:12And spin!
00:53:14And spin!
00:53:17Switch partners!
00:53:32Excuse me, Mother.
00:53:33Where are you going?
00:53:34There is something I have to take care of at Bridgerton House.
00:53:36But you could not wait?
00:53:37I've waited long enough already.
00:53:39Wait.
00:53:41I have left something for you in your desk.
00:53:43It was my grandmother's.
00:53:47Go!
00:54:13I have to take care of!
00:54:14Go!
00:54:24I have them, the whole game.
00:54:26If your mother has eatenrine, then take care of her.
00:54:30I am ready, then take care of her, not a living to padre and into a sabge and stepfather.
00:54:33And let's take care of her!
00:54:34This is all.
00:54:34And as long as she anticipated!
00:54:35Lo ΠΈΠ½ΡΠΎΡΠΌabοΏ½ will grow!
00:57:20Sophie!