If anyone here objects to this blessed union, go read a different recap and forever hold your peace.
The butler and the head housekeeper of Downton Abbey are tying the knot.
No more discussion about how much sex theyre going to have.
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But there is still time for plenty of arguing.
Specifically, theres the issue of the reception.
That wouldnt be a wedding for her, and thats a very valid argument.
But you know who doesnt care much about valid arguments?
Mr. James This Is a Mans World Carson, thats who.
Its not the big breakfast wedding that she wants, but she guesses thats okay.
And so is her old, sad brown dress.
Youre not wasting money, Mrs. Patmore says.
Its just her wedding.
Cmon, Mrs. Hughes.
Stand up for yourself!
So its up to Mrs. Patmore to take the initiative.
Elsie wants a breakfast and maybe even some music.Gasp!Could you imagine something so scandalous?
It was so cathartic to hear Cora insist that Mrs. Hughes answer for herself.
Projecting much, Mary?
I dont want to get your hopes up.
Its a little early, but I have a good feeling about this.
Im almost too nervous to say because I dont want to jinx it, but here it goes.
Downton Abbeymight finally be done kicking the crap out of Anna!
Im excited too, but we must not get too excited.
Maybe it is time for the show to end.
If that wasnt suspicious enough, Spratt sneaks out later with a blanket in hand.
So what the heck is going on?
Well, Sergeant Willis stops by a little later with a few questions that actually serve as answers.
And there is nothing scarier than the idea of Denker having some dirt on you.
If anyone knows how to keep that in her pocket until just the right moment, its her.
NEXT: Edith is boss
Anna wasnt the only one having an up week.
She also happens to run into Bertie Pelham, the agent from Brancaster Castle on the streets of London.
She agrees and goes off to deal with Skinner.
Lock it down, Edith.
Theres no other choice but to fire the slob, but that leaves Edith without a magazine.
I can make coffee.
I can make sandwiches, he says.
I can carry pieces of paper around, and then we can kiss.
Everyone else heard that last part, right?
That wasnt just me.
Theres a moment in this episode thats truly special.
It only last for a few seconds, but the clip demonstrates how perfectly terrible Mary is.
Setting the stage a bit, were in the library.
(And Isobel got in the nastiest Clarkson burn.
I weep for Dr.
But as Cora leaves the room, this is the best effort that her daughter can muster.
Im not sure when Ill wear it again, Mrs. Hughes says, but you never know.
I guess thats one way to accept a gift, Mrs. Hughes.
Actually, the day was pretty perfect.
Mary even apologizes to the happy couple for all of her butting in.
Mr. Carson would forgive you if you attacked him with a brick, Mrs. Hughes said, quite ominously.
(Is this howDowntonis going to end?)
Oh, and Barrow visited a ghost house.
It was too sad to even talk about.
