![]() Simon does not believe his vow on his father’s deathbed can be undone. Daphne reminds Simon that he made a vow to her and she is dismayed that this is a revenge plot. Simon tells her he swore a long time ago that he would never have a child - he made a vow that he would never continue the Hastings line due to his father. Daphne tells Simon that a child will be a blessing, so he pushes her off. Daphne offers to tend to his cuts which leads to intimacy between them, and despite all the arguing, they kiss. He claims he has been training too tough with Will. A vowĭaphne returns home drunk, and she sees Simon tending to wounds. ![]() Are these two even best friends? It’s almost like they hate each other at this point. The men end up in a fight, but they are soon split up. Simon states that Anthony’s father would be ashamed. Anthony thinks it’s a shame that due to his father, Simon does not want to lead a household. Simon tells Anthony that he breaks all his promises. He tells him that he’s f*cking up the marriage already. While having a drink, Anthony talks to Simon about his sister. Marina tells Daphne that the general will not entertain a letter from a Duchess and that it needed signing from a Duke. Eloise and Daphne are dismayed by the treatment of the family by the community. The Featherington family is then asked to leave. Lady Featherington tries to speak to Lady Violet Bridgerton, but she walks off. Eloise tells Penelope that Lady Whistledown has taken it too far this time. OustedĪnd then the Featherington family shows up, and conversations start to lower their reputation appears to be ruined. Afterward, the Queen asks Eloise who Lady Whistledown is. The tension between Daphne and Simon is evident. Simon and Daphne attend the Queen’s luncheon the Queen asks Simon and Daphne if they are having children yet and tells them to update her as soon as possible. Marina’s life is in a dangerous place in “Oceans Apart” - she’s steps away from being on the streets. ![]() Colin believes he was tricked and tells her that if he knew about the secret before the deception, he’d have married her. She gets emotional and believed she had no choice. Marina confirms she is pregnant and Colin feels betrayed Marina does not want to be shamed and admits that she did not know better. The next day, Daphne acts as a chaperone for Colin and Marina so they can talk to each other. There may be passion between them, but the problems remain the same. His words hurt Daphne, and she walks off. But when Daphne suggests continuing in the bedroom, Simon says, “If you are with child, then I shall stay and do my duty to support you both” - Daphne asks what if she isn’t, and Simon states, “Then we shall remain married in name only”. The two end up kissing on the staircase, and Simon gives her oral it’s obvious they have missed being apart. Simon approaches her and asks if she truly believes that their marriage is over, but he says it intensely, knowing full well it isn’t. ![]() She then asks where he has been and implies that Simon has been disloyal with other women. Daphne asks Simon to join the luncheon with her to support her brother. Simon returns to the Hastings home and asks Daphne if she’s still awake. Simon and Daphne remain passionate for each otherĪs for Simon, he is busy boxing with Will (obviously) his friend can sense his frustrations over his marriage. “Oceans Apart” demonstrates how quickly Daphne has grown to be a useful member of the family now she’s a Duchess. Daphne offers to be a chaperone so Colin can visit Marina. Colin is frustrated, and Daphne calls Marina a stranger. Daphne believes her return will give the town something to talk about with her and the Duke. Daphne joins the family cause to help out. With the scandal regarding Marina and Colin festering through the town, and Thompson feeling slightly ousted due to being dishonored, both families are in a precarious position.Ĭolin wants to visit Marina, but Lady Violet and Anthony advise against it. This marriage turned sour really quick, but it’s more born out of frustration than hatred. She then accuses Simon of lies and deception, but before they can continue the conversation, she receives a message that her brother has been embroiled in a scandal and she needs to return. Daphne reminds him it is customary for the wife to have her own chambers once the honeymoon period is over. At dinner, it’s incredibly tense, and Daphne tells Simon she doesn’t want to return to his bed. She opens the doors so he can hear the piano they are annoying each other on purpose - they are in love but doing anything to be at war with each other. “Oceans Apart” opens with Daphne playing the piano, but then she hears Simon participating in pigeon shooting.
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