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Nan! Nan!

It's been two weeks!

You haven't answered any of my letters! We have to talk!

Talk to your wife!

Look, it was one stupid, drunken night. You told me to get on with my life.

- I meant get a hobby. - But in New York, didn't it feel like

- we had a chance? - Yes.

- So why can't we just sort it out-- - Because everything has changed.

It just has. So just go back to your wife.

Nan! Nan!

Nan! Nan!

So, are you feeling better?

You've been hiding in your room for two weeks.

I assume now we'll bring this to an end?

And when you got back from Italy, you suggested we were united...

publicly...

until Jinny was back. And now...

Jinny's back.

I thought you might just stay on in New York.

I assume that's where you'll go when we separate?

It's up to you of course.

Up to me?

Nan, this was your idea.

And you jumped at the idea of us living separate lives.

Isn't it what we both want?

- You just want me to disappear. - Nan, you suggested this.

And I assume your end-of-season ball

will be the appropriate time to announce it.

Okay. Okay, well, then it's all arranged.

In keeping with tradition, on the 16th of this month,

the Duchess of Tintagel will host a private ball

to mark the end of the season.

You are warmly invited.

Theme: Masquerade.

And at midnight, there will be a special announcement.

Tighter.

Tighter.

No, Jinny, this needs to be lower on the neck.

Lower than that?

I have to look ravishing. This is my post-heartbreak ball.

I'll only survive if I can flirt with half the room.

Well, now at least we know which half.

It's not my fault it was staring you all in the face and you didn't notice.

I didn't think it was Honoria's face you were staring at.

Jinny!

It's such a relief to not have to pretend to be desperate to talk to lords.

"Congratulations, you have ancestors."

Still no requests for introductions?

Family name's not quite what it used to be.

I'm so sorry.

You know, Freddie and I will be out of your hair

as soon as I can work out where we'll live.

Here. You live here. We're family.

And I promise you, out of everything that's in my hair,

you and Freddie are most welcome.

Thank you.

Has anyone seen Lizzy?

Where's Nan?

Theo, she knows.

Nan.

I think we all ought to just go inside

- and talk-- - Theo, would you please just leave us?

- But if we can just-- - This is between me and my friend.

Nan.

Nan, I'm so sorry. Nan, can we just...

I think we should just talk.

Nan?

Nan.

- Nan! Nan, I've been desperate... - What?

- ...to talk to you ever since-- - Since you encouraged me to go to Italy?

I didn't encourage. I said that it had...

Since you followed my husband to my home?

Nan, you and Theo were finished. You said that you weren't coming back.

Since you lay with my husband in our bed?

I betrayed you. I can't forgive myself for that.

But I need you to understand

that I would never have entertained the notion of Theo

if I wasn't certain that you and him were done.

Otherwise, I would've never allowed myself to love him.

You love him?

Does he love you?

- I think that's a question for him. - Is my husband in love with you?

He says so.

But, Nan, I will always choose you.

You made the choice weeks ago, and it was not me.

No, you do not get to make any more choices. The next choice is mine.

Why? Why don't I get to make more than one choice?

Because you have made a lot of choices this last year, Nan.

First you chose Theo. Then Guy.

- Then Theo, and then Guy again-- - I chose to protect my sister.

Right. You've made the almighty sacrifice to live in the squalor of this castle

so you could have the satisfaction of telling yourself

and the rest of us every five minutes that you saved your sister.

You had slept with Theo's best friend

with your wedding dress hanging in your room!

And all the rest of us did was love you and support you and understand you

at every turn and every choice!

Is that all you did? Or did you sleep with my husband?

If someone had asked me to pick one person I would trust,

someone I knew who would never lie to me, I would have said you, Lizzy.

That's who everyone thinks you are, but you know what?

I think the world deserves to know the truth.

Lizzy? Lizzy?

Nan's going to expose me.

What? She wouldn't.

That's what her announcement will be at the ball.

She's gonna tell the world about us,

and when she does, Theo, you'll just be the playboy duke,

and you'll get slaps on the back,

but when my name becomes public, that'll be it for me.

I won't marry. I won't exist in society.

I'm just gonna have to go home and wait out my days

- because that is what "ruin" means. - Nan isn't vindictive.

Have you seen her?

She isn't herself, Theo.

It's not that she's wounded. She's wild!

Lizzy.

She doesn't answer my letters. She won't talk to me.

Then she invites him to a ball.

And then, she invites me to a ball.

How am I supposed to know what she's thinking?

I thought Nan and I were beyond this game playing.

What is it she wants?

Well, we know that she doesn't want you to chase her on your horse.

- I was just trying to explain. - I think you did.

- In your 14 letters. - No, 15.

I don't even know if she's opening them.

Wait! No. Guy.

Oh, God.

- Listen, Guy, we got drunk... - Yeah.

...and we accidentally got married.

No, we didn't kill anybody. It wasn't a criminal act.

Hey, but if you're handing out apologies, I've had to leave my home.

People in Porto Salvo know that I've had a husband

less time than normal people have hiccups,

and I can't even run my business without my husband's permission.

So you think this is my dream?

To be married to a man who chases other women on horseback?

A marriage that is just anguish and no sex?

I think that's actually most marriages.

English ones perhaps.

When did you become so English?

Not telling me you knew? Keeping it to yourself?

I assumed it was lust. Comfort, even.

Lizzy says you love her.

That's right.

You really love her?

Very much.

Well, then you'll do anything to protect her.

Either I expose Lizzy and the affair to the world,

- or I get to stay-- - You wouldn't.

I would. I don't want to.

In fact, it would break my heart to do so,

- but I will. - If you make this public,

it will hardly touch me,

but for the rest of Lizzy's life,

she'll be the shameful girl who tempted the married duke.

And this is Lizzy. Lizzy is good and kind and--

I don't need a list of how great Lizzy is. Not from you.

Either you expose her, or what? What is it you want?

I want to stay at Tintagel.

What? Why would you want that?

Because I'm not just gonna retreat to wherever you decide to put me.

What is happening?

You do not want to stay here. You hate it here!

I finally found a voice.

And this life and this title and all that it can be.

I am a duchess, and I will forever put that first.

So it's not just that you've become English. You've become my mother.

I'm in this for life.

So if I have to suffer the drawbacks, I will cling on to the benefits.

You've taken my freedom.

You've stamped on my heart.

You've threatened my sanity. Now you blackmail me?

You do not belong in this castle.

You are nobody, and I will not have you here.

This has been my family home for centuries. It is my sanctuary.

But is it more important to you than love?

Girls.

- Morning. - Look at this.

- What? - Read it. Read it.

Who? Which closest friend?

They're not naming anyone.

Well, who do they think it is?

Oh, no.

What?

What is it?

Oh, Lizzy...

Nan!

Nan!

Move!

Nan!

Nan!

How could you?

Lizzy?

You have a visitor.

- We saw the papers. - I need to talk to you.

Of course. Yes.

Come in.

I'll make some tea.

It must have been Nan who told the papers.

I don't know what I believe least.

That Lizzy would do this to Nan, or that Nan would do this to Lizzy.

She wouldn't tell. She wouldn't.

There's detail in here that nobody else would know.

I mean, who else could have told them?

I'm sorry.

I'm so sorry.

It has made a few things add up.

But if I can protect you from any of it...

Despite everything?

Fact is... I've been offered a job.

- A post in the cabinet. Big opportunity. - Congratulations.

I know this may not be the most romantic moment of your life,

but... I do believe I gave you my best work last time.

We could help each other.

You know, people like to see a politician with a wife.

And I like to see... you.

As often as possible.

Lizzy, I can't just stop.

I can't just turn off my feelings like a tap. I still love you.

And we did work, didn't we?

Or might I protect you from calamity?

An upstanding citizen on your arm

might be just the thing to silence those whispers.

This time, might you actually...

and pragmatically...

marry me?

Nan?

Darling, what's going on? Are you okay?

You're the only person I can trust.

In the castle, every single maid is listening. And no one must know.

- What is this place? - It's...

It's hundreds of years. Generations of Tintagels.

I don't know what to do.

Theo is so angry at me. He thinks I exposed Lizzy.

It's Lizzy?

And I never would have... I never would. Of course I wouldn't do that.

But I only said that because I needed him to have me stay in the castle

- because I need to be safe because-- - Nan, why?

I am so scared, and I'm so... I'm so tired,

and I'm so muddled, and all I know is I have to be safe...

because I'm having a baby.

What?

I really am. I'm having a baby,

and I know that loving this will be the most important thing I will ever do.

And is this how it will feel always, that you're just...

you feel like you might burst with joy, but at the same time

- you're being smothered by fear? - Yes.

That's how it always feels.

Because it's a lot to take in.

It's a lot.

And I'm... I don't know. What if I make a mistake?

Because I make mistakes. That's what I do.

And I just need to get this right because I am carrying the heir of Tintagel.

And you're sure this is right? You're quite sure?

Never more so.

I'm sorry, Mother.

Are you absolutely certain that it's Theo's child?

I'm certain.

The doctor said four months. And that was during our honeymoon trip.

So, this baby will be the duke?

Or duchess. And all Theo and his mother want is an heir.

Then won't they be pleased?

Before, perhaps. But Theo's in love with Lizzy.

And I'm sure he wants me gone.

And the duke's heir has to be raised in that castle.

My child is the future of Tintagel, and I am nobody,

and I feel so alone in this.

I don't know what to do. What if they take my baby?

Darling, listen to me.

I separated a mother and a daughter 19 years ago.

I'm not gonna let that happen again.

Or should I just run? We know how that went with Jinny.

I'll have no rights.

I will not let that happen.

So what do I do?

You fight.

And, Nan, you are not alone.

You have me.

And you have a little baby that needs your help.

And you know what else you have?

A voice.

If the world hears that you're having a baby, there will be celebrations.

You have to take them by surprise.

Stand up tonight at midnight and announce it.

"I am the duchess, and I am carrying the heir."

Once you've said it in public, they can't exclude you.

Darling, on your wedding day,

you did the bravest thing I have ever known and saved your sister.

Now you save yourself.

- All well? - Yes.

So was he baffled by the news report?

He came. We talked.

And?

Everything will be all right.

I don't blame you for hating me.

I hate myself.

You know you don't have to do this. Don't come if you don't want to.

Every person there will be watching for which one of us doesn't show up.

You have to come, Lizzy.

And we have to speak to Nan. I mean, she'll be devastated.

But, Lizzy, Jinny and I both know what it feels like to be whispered about.

For the newspapers to disapprove of us.

And if we have to choose right now who to side with, you or the whisperers...

You know this affair, it's a rumor.

And since they haven't given a name, it could be any one of us.

Let them write what they want.

I canceled my wedding. How could they not know it was me?

So? I ran away to Italy. I'm a well-known madwoman.

I'm grieving. I'm a wreck.

It's totally believable that it could be me.

Can't we just say it's me?

I would honestly love if they all thought it was me.

Let's go to the ball.

Lizzy?

What will you say to her?

Nan?

Well, she threw me to the wolves, so I guess our talking's done.

But now that she knows, might the worst part be over?

Ask me after midnight, after Nan's big announcement.

But Nan loves Guy. Couldn't you and Theo just--

Theo will always be married to Nan, and I won't be his mistress.

The shame will finish me.

I want a whole life.

Have they allowed it to fall into rack and ruin?

It seems to be limping along without me.

Do you mind?

Can I come and find you in a moment?

A brief tour just to... take the air.

Well, I cannot be held responsible for any marquesses I might offend.

Don't look at him. Nobody look.

I'm desperate to look.

Do you think Nan will even come?

She'll be here. Surely.

Miss Elmsworth.

Thank you for your generous and pragmatic proposal.

And yes, please. I'd very much like to accept.

Not a bad little place.

I spent half my childhood running up and down these stairs.

What?

Nothing.

I'm sorry. I've spent weeks talking about how this only affects me.

I just need to explain to Nan that we're getting an annulment.

Any sign of those papers by the way?

Not yet. It isn't easy to end a marriage.

If they could make it less easy to start one, that would help.

Look, once I've spoken to her, I'll come back with you, and we can sort it all out.

I miss that market. Those "calonni."

- Cannoli. - Cannoli.

I think you say it on purpose.

I did not expect to be coming back here with a wife.

How am I doing?

You want a score?

For your time as my absentee husband?

Accidental husband.

- Thank you. - Runaway brute of a husband.

Will you put that on my headstone?

Yes. Wherever you want.

- Andiamo. - Andiamo.

Girls.

- Thank you. - Thank you, Virginia.

Where's Nan?

She'll come.

Why did I waste my carefree nights hoping a man might notice my shapely ankles?

Mabel, what are you doing?

I'm supposed to be getting over heartbreak.

They are not your type.

Maybe they are. Who knows?

What is she doing?

Hello, gentlemen.

- Hold this. - Of course.

Mabel Elmsworth.

- Have you ever seen a shapelier ankle? - No.

Okay.

- Yeah, that's not for me. - Excuse me.

- But it was worth a try. - Mabel Elmsworth.

The finest of...

Elizabeth? She's mad and needs careful handling.

I'm going to find Mabel and the girls.

Of course, my love.

Lizzy.

- We can't be seen talking. - I'm worried about you.

I'm fine.

Have you heard...

I love you. I have a plan. Don't give up on me.

I've had an idea.

Flirting is not easy for people like me.

I've developed the world's best sense of which girl might be open to it.

I'm good at spotting girls and boys looking uncomfortable, confused...

That was me before Honoria.

But there are so many more of us than you think.

It's just about finding each other

and telling those girls and boys that love's not impossible.

Love's possible.

And you know, somebody could find a business opportunity if they were good at...

Making introductions.

Something to think about, right?

Wow.

- It's worked out all right, I see? - Yeah.

Lizzy has agreed to try again.

Make me the happiest man in the world.

But does it count?

If you've had to leak stories to the newspapers in order to force her hand?

I... I didn't want either of us to face disapproval.

But can you face yourself?

- It hurts... - Yeah.

...when they decide to leave you. When they choose the other man.

But you know what hurts more?

Shame.

Excuse me.

Sorry. I was exploring.

It's beautiful here.

In Porto Salvo, you have a million beautiful places.

It's a different kind of beauty.

I'm sorry about your friend. In the papers.

It can't be easy.

Thank you.

Nan, may I talk to you about Guy?

Your husband?

It was a crazy night. We climbed a lighthouse.

We threw bread at seagulls and...

It's a long story.

And honestly I can't even tell you because...

I'm still piecing it together myself.

But Guy loves you. Very much.

And he thinks he has ruined all of our lives. Yours mainly.

Well, Guy is not to blame for how things turned out.

It is us who got married.

Should I have sent a telegram?

If there's anyone in this world who deserves happiness, it's Guy.

And it is the sadness of my life that I will not be in a position to...

give him that.

But thank you for taking care of my sister.

My pleasure.

Good luck, Mrs. Thwarte.

Nan. It's time. They'll be announcing you.

Oh, Nan...

- You're gonna be so good at this. - Nan--

Thank you.

I need to talk to you.

Please, Nan.

I can't.

This is me.

I...

Nan, I love you.

Nan. I love you.

Nan.

- I'm sorry. - Nan.

Ladies and gentlemen, masks may be removed.

It didn't have to be like this.

My lords and ladies--

The Duke of Tintagel has an announcement.

My lords, ladies and gentlemen.

As the papers have implied,

these last months, my wife and I have lived a lie.

My wife is not the woman I love.

I love another.

Completely.

Although it's not always come easily,

it has been the honor of my life to serve as duke.

But I've always known it is impossible to end my marriage.

And my love does not deserve to be a secret.

We have to be able to celebrate that love.

So... from this moment forth...

I renounce my title.

From hereon in, I abdicate responsibility for Tintagel.

For my duties. And for my wife. I renounce it all.

Let neither of us have it.

Abdication means I can divorce.

It means I can offer everything,

unconditionally, to the woman I love.

From this moment on, I am no longer a duke.

And Annabel St. George is no longer a duchess.

Blanche! Where were you?

You missed it.

Theo's abdication?

I couldn't watch.

But you know what this means? We're free.

We can go wherever we want.

I've spent Theo's whole life making him a duke.

And he has no heir.

That title, it's Theo's life. It's mine.

I can't allow it.

So, I wrote to Kit.

What?

He's on his way.

- Does Theo know? - Of course not.

Blanche, you fought to prevent your son knowing his father was a cheat.

If Theo hears now he has a brother...

Kit is dangerous.

Tintagel fights on.

But with a man like Kit at the helm...

You say you love me for all that I am.

Tintagel is who I am.

And this way Tintagel stays in the family.

He's going to need my guidance. The new duke is on his way.

Nan!

Nan!

- Well, you got what you wanted. - I didn't ask him to do that.

You know I would've never told the papers. You know that.

Nan, you're the only person who knew.

Do you honestly believe I would betray you?

I don't know.

I'm...

I'm so sorry. About all of it.

How did we get here?

Because the love story should be us, the girls.

We should be the love story, and that's how it should've been.

That's how it should be.

Nan? Nan!

Where is she?

- You have never wanted any of this. - Nan!

And now you can divorce.

So if you love Guy, why can't this be a good thing for all of us?

How do you know it's good for me?

This isn't a petty fight about who loves who or who's been hurt.

This is about me protecting my baby!

What?

I'm having Theo's baby.

Don't tell him. Please. You mustn't.

Theo's walking away, but his mother will never let go of Tintagel.

If she finds out there's an heir, she will find me, she will follow me.

She'll take my baby, and she will force it into this institution.

But I have to tell Theo.

You will lose him.

This is his child too, Nan.

Lizzy, please.

Where are you gonna go?

Somewhere. Anywhere. Because you're right. I'm free.

My baby and I get a new life away from this place.

And you get to be with Theo.

So, good luck. With all of this. It's not easy. None of it is easy.

Good luck lying to Theo.

I'm so sorry.

What's wrong? Lizzy? What's the matter?

Nan?

- Nan! - Nan?