Kind Hearts and Baronets

😭😭😭😭😭 this scene makes me cry so much. “Take care of her for me” and he DOES

“I’m sorry, Aud but… to me it seems like maybe something that goes beyond friendship,” said Helen.

The wrinkle between Audrey’s eyes deepened as she abandoned her work, turned around and looked out the window, folding her arms, staring at a tree with unseeing eyes.

“I’m sorry if I’m being too personal, but this is important. We have been talking about this, James, Tris and I. And Charlotte. And we all agree that it’s pretty obvious that he’s …”

Audrey turned around and looked her right in the eyes.

She maintained the centre of attention all afternoon. She loved hearing all the little stories that she had missed during the months since she moved out. They almost competed in telling her the funniest joke or the most beautiful and funny stories about the clinic’s patients. She laughed and was teary eyed every other moment.

One thing struck her though. Not even once was Dorothy mentioned. Rather odd, since she had been in their home a lot over the last year. They talked about Richard, Jenny, Mrs Pumphrey, Charlotte’s family, Sister Rose, Grace Chapman, Maggie, farmers, villagers, everyone. But not Dorothy. As if they had a secret agreement.

acgas:

slow horses:

Look at this place Mr. Hornblower! No artillery would dare to cross here, and if they did my mama could beat them off with her parasol

Audrey's birthday cake disappears in an unfortunate fashion. Siegfried saves the day.

https://archiveofourown.org/works/83755506/chapters/226835621

“So when will I see you again?”

Siegfried’s voice was a bit frail.

”I guess we’ll run into each other on the street.”

He was silent for a moment.

“Why… why don’t you come for Sunday lunch?”

“But … you always say that a Sunday lunch is for the family?”

“Exactly. Everyone would be so happy if you came. As I said before, you are sorely missed.”

“Alright. If you think so. I’d love to. See you on Sunday then.”

”See you on Sunday.”

He leaned forward and placed a very light peck on her cheek. The warmth of his breath sent a shiver through her body.

I'm maybe late for this particular insight, but in this scene the veil is actually lifting for Audrey. Until then she had no idea how to fill out the form for her divorce application, but during her conversation with Siegfried she suddenly finds the means to face the monster.

The veil is literally lifting like the laundry that has been blocking her view. She can see clearly what she needs to do, because he offers her the ear and the opportunity to write it all down.