I had to remind myself several times during this episode that this is just an episode. I'll admit it, I cried during this episode. Yes, I know this is just a show but it pulled on my heart strings like no other episode. Why are they killing off my favorite character? I get so involved with these characters it's a little crazy.
So this episode is a sad one, so grab a tissue. Especially if you love Francis as much as I do.
Francis is becoming more ill, and this becomes a problem when the French Ambassador from England and King of Navarre come to visit. Francis has to pretend to be well, because if anyone finds out, they will try and steal the crown. It reminds me of season 1 when King Henry was going mad, everyone had to pretend nothing was wrong. It's so upsetting how fragile the crown can be in this time period.
Even with all of the stress of Francis' sickness, there is some happiness floating around the castle. Lola and Narcisse are more in love then ever. At first Francis is against this union, and Lola plans to marry Narcisse anyway, but after Francis passes. Which is a little inconsiderate to be honest. Geez Lola! Luckily Narcisse proves himself to Francis when a bad situation comes up.
Charles rebels again when a a girl he's always liked, Constance, comes to court. To impress her he steals Francis' opium and Constance overdoses on opium. She passes out and Charles freaks out and calls his sister. She calls Narcisse, prepared to hide the body. Luckily Narcisse discovers that she's not dead and helps her throw up the drugs, and Constance is back to normal. This heroic action wins Francis' approval. And he throws the two a wedding. It's about damn time!
The King of Navarre, Anton, comes to court to hopefully get his brother from French custody. Yes, Conde, was finally caught, and will eventually be killed for his treason. Anton however wants the French court to give him his brother, so they can go back to Navarre. Francis and Mary at first think this idea is ludicrous, because Prince Conde has done way too much against the crown. But then Francis and Mary think about it a little more, and think it may be a good idea to trade Conde for Anton's promise to take back his claim on the throne. If Anton signs away his claim to the throne, then Francis and Mary have no reason to worry when Francis passes.
Anton's decision becomes easier when he finds out King Francis is deathly ill. This is only because Francis tries to pretend to be normal when he talks to Anton. This leads to the saddest moment ever in this entire television series. Francis and Mary are going down the stairs to meet with Anton and Francis falls coming down the stairs. He's too sick to meet with him and goes back to bed to rest.
Later he goes to a party to pretend he's in good health and almost can't handle it, but Mary helps him through it and he successfully looks like a healthy King. Later he finally talks to Anton about the deal and this is where everything goes south. Francis can't hide his illness anymore and Anton realizes they only want him to take back his claim because Francis soon won't be there anymore. They remind him of Prince Conde's situation and how he can save his brother.
The French Ambassador hears of this deal, and tells King Anton not to go through with it. He tells Anton that if he keeps his claim to the throne, Queen Elizabeth promises to make it worth his wild. King Anton is torn because he can either save his brother, or have the Queen of England on his side. The Ambassador advises him to not let Prince Conde hold him back, even if it's his brother.
After hearing about the Ambassador's offer to King Anton, Francis and Mary come up with a plan of their own. They bring back Catherine! She goes to the Ambassador and tells him that if England doesn't take back their offer to Anton, she will tell everyone about the Queen of England's wrong doings. Catherine tells him that she will admit to meeting with Elizabeth and planning Queen Mary's take down. Even though this would mean Catherine's head, she puts herself on the line to save her children's future. Which is what Catherine is all about, putting her children before her.
Afraid of having Elizabeth's secrets exposed, the Ambassador from England leaves, taking back his offer to King Anton. And now Catherine is back in the castle, proving herself to Mary and Francis. And, now that they know they can trust her again, they decide that she will be the best regent when Charles become King. So now Mary won't marry Charles. She plans to wed the future King of Spain, because that would be the best option for her country.
What a whirlwind of an episode! I'm really glad Catherine is back, she's a good character to have on your side.
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