Downton Abbey Season 3: Recap Mondays – Episode 2

Before we get into the nitty-gritty of episode 2. How gorgeous was the back of Edith’s vintage wedding dress? AH-mazing! I watched episode 2 at my friend Joey’s house and we both kept commenting on how insanely beautiful the back of her wedding gown was. I must say, Edith looked very lovely on her wedding day. Now let’s get into it……

I know this old Joker did not just jilt Edith at the altar. Poor, poor Edith! Why must she continually be disappointed. I was mortified for her. I guess Sir Antony is suffering from a mild case of dementia. Apparently he forgot his enthusiastic acceptance to marry Edith just 24 hours prior. How could he decide at the ninth hour that he wasn’t going to go through with it. What the heck?! I really, really, really want Edith to find love. She deserves to be happy too. Give, a girl a break! Geesh.

Oh shoot! Thomas has done it now. After stirring up trouble with a false rumor that O’Brien was leaving. O’Brien has now vowed she will have her revenge. If I were Thomas I would make nice-nice with Mrs. O’Brien quickly. That chick doesn’t play! She is definitely calculating something of EPIC portions to unleash on Thomas. I can’t wait to see how this plays out. As evil and conniving as O’Brien is, she secretly one of my favorite characters.

Anna met with Mrs. Bartlett – an old friend of the former Mrs. Bates. Anna was hoping to collect some information that would help to prove Mr. Bates innocents. It seems like she might be getting closer to cracking the case against him. Here’s hoping….

Did anyone else take a second look at Mr. Bates when he shoved his cell mate against the wall? For a split second, I was looking at Mr. Bates through my third eye. I thought uh-oh, maybe he did do it. That thought only crossed my mind for 2 seconds and then I came to my senses. Mr. Bates is a romantic and swept Anna off her feet! He’s no murder. Bates is as gently as a lamb. He wouldn’t hurt a fly. Or would he? Only time will tell.

Yay, Downton Abbey is saved! Thanks to the inheritance Matthew Crawley received from Mr. Swire – Lavinia’s father. It turns out that Lavinia knew Matthew really wasn’t feeling her. She could see that Matthew really wanted Mary. So she wrote to her father (on the DL) explaining the situation. I guess Lavinia wasn’t as clueless as we thought. Anyway, the letter she wrote…. prompted Mr. Swire to write a separate letter to Matthew letting him know he was aware of the situation at the time of Lavinia’s death. What a saint Lavinia was. The letter from Mr. Swire finally gave Matthew the peace he needed to keep the money. After much consideration and annoying “I’m an awful man” speech…blah..blah..blah. Matthew gave the money to Lord Grathnam and BAM! Downtown Abbey is safe once again. Phew, that was a close call. I sure wasn’t looking forward to watching “Downton Place.”

No cancer for Mrs. Hughes, what a relief! I was wondering how they were going to swing that storyline. Mrs. Hughes is one of the cornerstones in Downton Abbey. I mean who’s going to keep all the maids in check. I so loved the sisterly support Mrs. Patmore gave to Mrs. Hughes in her time of need. It was nice to see their friendship blossoming.

Daisy has a new crush and it’s the “gentle giant” – Alfred. I sure hope he gives her chance. I feel like Daisy is over-looked a lot. What’s up with the promotion? It’s time for something great to happen to our dear Daisy!

What was your favorite part in episode 2?

Best Line: “You are being tested my Darling, and you know what they say about being tested.” ”It only makes you stronger” – Lady Grantham

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Lady Edith