[EXT. CRAWLEY HOUSE, GARDEN - DAY]

　　[Mary approaches the Crawley's house and finds Lavinia crying in the garden.]

　　LADY MARY

　　Lavinia? What's the matter?

　　LAVINIA

　　Are you looking for Matthew?

　　LADY MARY

　　I was. But it's not important.

　　[Mary sits down next to her.]

　　LADY MARY

　　Tell me what it is. Please.

　　LAVINIA

　　He has to go a day early. Tomorrow morning, in fact.

　　LADY MARY

　　Only to meet his general, surely? Not back to France.

　　LAVINIA

　　But he must go back one day. And I can't stop thinking about what I'd do if anything happened to him.

　　LADY MARY

　　I know he'll be all right.

　　LAVINIA

　　No you don't. None of us do. We say that sort of thing, but we don't know. If he died, I don't think I could go on living.

　　[Matthew approaches.]

　　MATTHEW CRAWLEY

　　What you doing?

　　LAVINIA

　　Excuse me.

　　[Lavinia walks past Matthew to the house.]

　　LADY MARY

　　Lavinia's a bit upset.

　　MATTHEW CRAWLEY

　　She's awfully cut up that I have to go early, but it's only to Coventry, which doesn't sound too dangerous.

　　[Mary smiles.]

　　MATTHEW CRAWLEY

　　If you're looking for Mother, she's at the hospital. I've just come from there.

　　LADY MARY

　　Actually it's you I came to see.

　　MATTHEW CRAWLEY

　　Oh? How can I help?

　　LAVINIA

　　Mary, can you stay for luncheon?

　　LADY MARY

　　I can't. But thank you.

　　[Lavinia returns to the house.]

　　MATTHEW CRAWLEY

　　So, what was your mission?

　　LADY MARY

　　Just to say...

　　[Mary hesitates, but she can't say it.]

　　LADY MARY

　　We hope you're still coming for dinner tonight.

　　MATTHEW CRAWLEY

　　Certainly we are. Why wouldn't we?

　　LADY MARY

　　Sure? It'll be your last evening.

　　MATTHEW CRAWLEY

　　Why? Don't you want me?

　　LADY MARY

　　Of course I want you. Very much.

　　MATTHEW CRAWLEY

　　I'm sorry you've had a wasted journey.

　　LADY MARY

　　Not at all. I needed an excuse for a walk. I'll see you at eight.

　　[INT. SERVANTS' HALL - DAY]

　　ANNA

　　Ethel said you wanted me.

　　MR MOLESLEY

　　No, no. I just needed a word with you.

　　ANNA

　　If it's about that book, I'm afraid--

　　MR MOLESLEY

　　No, no. It's not about the book.

　　ANNA

　　What is it then?

　　MR MOLESLEY

　　I understand that Mr Bates is gone. For good.

　　ANNA

　　Yes. I believe that's true.

　　MR MOLESLEY

　　So, I was hoping we might be able to see a little more of each other.

　　ANNA

　　Mr Molesley...I take this as a real compliment.

　　MR MOLESLEY

　　But it's not going to happen.

　　ANNA

　　No. You see...if you had a child and that child was taken from you. If--if the child was sent to the moon, there'd never be one day when they were out of your thoughts. Nor one moment when you weren't praying for their welfare, even if you knew you'd never see them again.

　　MR MOLESLEY

　　And that's you and Mr Bates.

　　ANNA

　　That's me and Mr Bates. But thank you.

　　[Molesley puts on a smile and Anna leaves.]

　　[EXT. LONG FIELD FARM - EVENING]

　　[Edith and Drake finish up some chores.]

　　JOHN DRAKE

　　I've kept you too long. You better get back or they'll come looking for you.

　　LADY EDITH

　　We've done a lot, haven't we?

　　JOHN DRAKE

　　We have. I'll be forced to invent some tasks. They'll be no need for you to come much more.

　　LADY EDITH

　　Then start inventing, please.

　　JOHN DRAKE

　　I will. 'Cause I'd hate it if you were to stay away.

　　LADY EDITH

　　So would I. I'd absolutely hate it.

　　[Edith and Drake kiss.]

　　JOHN DRAKE

　　I can't believe I've done that.

　　LADY EDITH

　　I'm awfully glad you did.

　　[Mrs Drake watches them.]

　　JOHN DRAKE

　　You'd have me thrown in the Tower.

　　LADY EDITH

　　Only if they give me the key.