” Though Thomas’ job at Downton is safe (for now), I’m curious about his future as a character. The suicide attempt affected everyone differently Mary, naturally, tried to place the blame on Robert, a notion he called “rather below the belt, even for. As I, and many readers, have been cautiously predicting for weeks, Thomas finally attempted to take his own life Sunday if Baxter hadn’t connected the dots and demanded entrance to Thomas’ room, he might have died right there in the hauntingly red waters of his bath tub. ‘HOW SAD, HOW VERY SAD’ | Unfortunately, not every development was a pleasant one. I’m delighted.” (Great, now I’m crying again.) Remember: However much I love him, I will always love you.” Then, Isobel’s words to Mary: “I don’t know if you have his forgiveness, but you don’t need to ask for mine. I believe we are right together, but I so very much want to feel that you’re happy for me, as I’d happy for you, my darling. First came Mary’s words for her late husband: “The truth is, I love. Putting Mary’s transgressions aside for a moment, I confess that I broke down like a baby when she and Isobel spoke at Matthew’s grave. ‘A NEW COUPLE IN A NEW WORLD’ | Because the laws of Downton Abbey strictly state that Mary must always come out on top in spite of everything, the episode ended with her wedding to Henry - a subtle affair, far less grand than her first wedding to Matthew. In other words, they might hate each other, but they’re stuck together for life, so why not try to make the best of it? She and Edith eventually made peace, but only because, as Edith says, their “shared memories will mean more than mutual dislike” someday. If Tom’s speech was a gut-punch, Edith’s was a full-on curb stomp - and it was exactly what Mary needed to hear. Still, at least he’s gotten away from you, which is something to give thanks for, I suppose.īoom. You’re just too stupid and stuck-up to see it. … And you’re wrong, you know, as you so often are. … Don’t demean yourself by trying to justify your venom. … You’re a bitch! And not content with ruining your own life, you’re determined to ruin mine. I know you to be a nasty, jealous, scheming bitch. ![]() Just shut up! … Who do you think you’re talking to? Mama? Your maid? I know you. Tom was the last person Mary ever expected to come at her, but considering his penchant for blunt honesty - coupled with the fact that, somehow, he seems to know her better than most others - maybe she should have seen this coming.īut like the true gentleman he is, Tom saved the bulk of the slice for Edith, who tore into her sister with one of the most painful, honest and long-overdue speeches in Downton history: ![]() ![]() Just like all bullies, you’re a coward.” It was the emotional equivalent of a punch to the gut, albeit a deserved one. Tom gave Mary her first nibble: “You ruined Edith’s life today. How many lives are you going to wreck just to smother your own misery? … You’re a coward, Mary. Mary attempted to play the “I thought he already knew” card, but after everything she’s put her sister through over the years, her half-assed attempts were futile. As if she were discussing a known fact, like the sky being blue or Carson being an emotionally abusive husband, Mary told Bertie how much she admired him for accepting “who really is,” forcing Edith to reveal the truth about her daughter. If that wasn’t your first clue that lunch between Bertie, Mary, Edith and Tom would end in disaster, you wouldn’t make a very good detective. MaryLand Mini Starring Suranne Jones, Eve Best and Stockard Channing Gets U.S.
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