Losing Isis was hard enough.
You cant die, too.
Youll have to excuse my outburst.
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Lord Grantham stopped twice during the most-recent episode ofDownton Abbeyto complain about his ulcer.
The man cant even drink port anymore.
What the hell does a titled man do if he cant drink port?
That makes me think of something bursting.
How about we just not talk about it anymore?
There was plenty going on in the abbey besides possibly perforated ulcers.
Oh, Tom, dont worry.
Everyone is just happy youre back.
No more Ms. Buntings, if you have any pity.
Amen to that, Mary.
With Tom back, there is the matter of the agent position to sort out.
So what does life look like for Tom Branson now that hes back at Downton, seemingly for good?
Thats a good question.
Perhaps a handsome car enthusiast will show up later and offer some suggestions.
Should it go to poor Mr. Mason, or should the family cultivate the land themselves?
His son, my husband, left this house to die for his country, she says to Branson.
Shouldnt we help him now?
Oh, so now you love him!
I mean, shes right.
The family should help out Mr. Mason if they can, and they definitely can.
I just wish she wasnt so annoying about it.
The decision comes just as Daisy works up the courage to go yell at her employer.
Thankfully, Robert My Guts Are About To Bust Crawley breaks the news before the confrontation.
See, Daisy, you dont have to guilt people into giving you what you feel entitled to.
Also, Andy and Daisy totally shared a look.
Not just a look.
I dont even want to imagine what this means going forward.
What terrible news will you unleash upon this household today?
The countys only policeman seriously, is there no one else?
has come to see Ms. Baxter.
Makes for a nice change, Anna says, shooting off a real solid zinger at the breakfast table.
Peter Coyle, the man responsible for Baxters arrest, is back in trouble with the law.
Despite Molesleys support, Baxter is reluctant.
Her past has never been something shes talked about comfortably.
To do so publicly would be an embarrassing nightmare.
The dilemma sets up an interesting exchange between Barrow and Baxter.
NEXT: Guess whos back?
Barrow outs her at lunch, but everyone is happy to see her again.
Did Mary say that all the Crawley women learned was French, prejudice, and dance steps?
Thats funny in a kind of super sad way.)
This is where Barrow is when he meets Baxter for some good, old outside contemplation.
The difference between Barrow and Baxter is that one of them is able to take a step back.
Two have become prostitutes, and another is dead.
Finally, Baxter changes her mind.
Who is this mystery relation, you might be asking?
Oh, just Henry muthafin Talbot.
At the end of the evening, Henry makes his move.
Would you think it terribly common if I gave you my card?
he asks Mary, telling her that hes up for a drink or lunch or whatever.
I mean, listen to how he says properly.
This guy is ready to get down.
The otherwise splendid night does take a turn, though, when Anna complains of a sharp pain.
She fears that shes going to lose another baby.
The next morning, everything feels like alright.
Dont worry, he says like a total baller.
It will be reflected in my bill.
How about a Dr. Ryder spin-off?Rough Ryder?Bedside Manor?
With Anna taken care of, Mary gets a little time to enjoy herself.
(Thank god.)
So she gives Henry Talbot a call, and they get together to exchange some flirtatious repartee.
I hope this means youre boiling up to make a pass before were done, she says.
Probably, but will you accept?
No, but I will enjoy the process enormously.
Oh, its on!
