- The arch of this episode is that Henry invited the whole family to town for his big race. Mary’s pouting about having to go. Anna and Mary have the deepest (and cynical) conversations sometimes, especially about Mary’s beaus. “They do say opposites attract.” “Yes, but do they live happily ever after?” She's looking very modern and hip:
- They make the trip, and Henry thanks Tom for wingmanning it up and getting everyone there. Tom basically said it was his pleasure; he’s all about this bromance already.
- Edith invited her lady editor at the newspaper to the race and introduced her to Tom. She laments the life of a lady feminist in chit chat and he immediately shares his whole life story as the camera cuts away. I’m quite pleased that he’s not going to live alone forever!
- Henry says it means very much to him Mary is there, but she’s freaking out about the race. He goes from sweet and mushy then switches track to pushy and sassy in a split second. This is a man that can keep Mary on her toes.
- The dramatic race ensues (Mary has a panic attack) and there’s a crash. In a sweet moment of sisterly solidarity, Edith rushes through the crowds, holding Mary’s arm, to find out who is hurt. Henry’s best friend Charlie has perished, and he’s (and everyone in general are) devastated.
- Back in the country, it’s the day of Daisy and Moseley's exams. A few of the servants have a picnic lunch, and in an awkward moment, it comes out that Andy can’t read. Thomas feels bad and tries to diffuse the situation, but he isn’t much help. Daisy encourages Andy and the ever helpful local school teacher offers to teach him how to read. I think this is the first time I noticed Andy is actually really cute.
- Moseley passed his exams and is now officially educated, apparently. The world is his oyster and he declares he’s moving on. But what about Baxter??
- Confirming that he's being "sacked," Thomas swears to Carson he’s looking for a job. Later in the episode, emo Thomas sits alone while everyone else chats.
- Mrs. Patmore has her first clients at the B&B place she started. As she leaves her first day, some random reporter was lurking in her greenery?? Wth?? Why is noone online talking about this? So out of the blue.
- Mrs. Hughes fake hurt her hand, forcing her new (aghast) husband, Carson, to cook. She’s orders him about and he makes dinner in a very humorous scene. It's good to have him put in his place.
- Henry’s having a midlife crisis. He proposes to Mary over the phone. “[Charlie's] death has made me realize we don’t have a minute to waste, you and I.” “No. Today made me realize we’re not meant to be together. Give me up. I wish you nothing but good.”
- Tom lurks in the background of this conversation. He grabs her as she sobs, telling her that she’s just upset because she was reminded of Matthew’s death, telling her she’ll regret saying no to Henry. “Being hurt is part of being alive. But that’s no reason to give up on the man who is right for you.” DANGBLASTIT Tom you’re breaking my heart with your sage advice and tears. Emotional moment for all three of them. (As we saw from the sneak peek, Henry isn’t going to give up on her.)
- Edith snuggled up on Bertie is presh. And highly modern feeling. He proposes, saying he’s mad about her. Edith, incredulously: “I don’t think I’m the sort of girl a man could go mad for!” YAAASSS. THIS IS WHY WE SHOWED UP FOR THIS SEASON. PPL IN LOVE. She’s thrilled, but says she has to think about it. Girl, you crazy. It’s probably just about Marigold and her secrets.
- Violet is going away on a trip to Europe because the hospital feud with Cora. She’s straight up sneaking away while the family is away. This feels weird and ominous to me. She said to only give Tom her contact info. At the end of the episode we find out her parting gift is a PUPPY. Lord G simply lost his chill:
Next week, Henry fights for Mary and Edith is anxious about telling Bertie her past. Only a couple episodes left! See you next week. Sundays on PBS at 9!
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