First and Last Scene | Downton Abbey

Any sign of William? No. Where have you been? I'm not late, am I? You're late when I say you're late. Daisy? What are you doing there? Crouching in the dark. You weren't here and I didn't like to touch your curtains with my dirty hands. I'm quite right to. Why didn't you put the lights on? I daredn't. Well, it's electricity and not the devil's handiwork. I'll have to get used to it sooner or later. Scouts and Park have even got it in the kitchens. What for? Breakfast is ready, Mr. Carson. Ah, William. Any papers yet? They're late. They certainly are. Get the board out so you can do them as soon as they're here. Is the library tidy? Yes, Mrs. Hughes. Good. I want the dining room given a proper going over today. You can do it when they've finished their breakfast. Oh, heaven's girl! You're building a fire, not inventing it. How many have you done? This is my last till they come downstairs. Very well. Now get back down to the kitchens before anyone sees you. And they're off. No rest for the wicked. Lady Mary, are the tea trays ready? All ready, Mrs. Patmore. If the water's boiled, could you give us a hand to take the other two up? I've got a load of ships to carry. I'll help. Backdoor. Papers at last. William? You're late. Yeah, I know, but... But what? You'll see. Do the times first. He only reads that at breakfast. And the sketch for her ladyship. You can manage the others later, if need be. Why are the papers ironed? What's it to you? To dry the ink, silly. We wouldn't want his lordship's hands to be as black as yours. Mr. Carson, I think you ought to see this. I can't make myself believe it. Me neither. His lordship's dressed. William! Will you stop talking and take this cadgery up? And mind the burners are still lit. Yes, Mrs. Patmore. Is it really true? Afraid so. Nothing in life is sure. Good morning, Carson. Good morning, my lord. Is it true what they're saying? I believe so, my lord. I'm afraid we'll know some people on it. I don't suppose there are any lists of survivors yet. I understand most of the ladies were taken off in time. You mean the ladies in first class? God help the poor devils below decks. On their way to a better life. What a tragedy. When Anna told me, I thought she must have dreamt it. Do we know anyone on board? Your mother knows the Astors, at least she knows him. We dined with Lady Rothes last month. There are bound to be others. I thought it was supposed to be unsinkable. Every mountain is unclimbable until someone climbs it, so every ship is unsinkable until it sinks. Good morning, Papa. Morning. What's that? Just arrived. Telegram. Is her ladyship awake? Yes, my lord. I'm just going to take in her breakfast. Thank you. May I come in? Isn't this terrible? When you think how excited Lucy Rothes was at the prospect. It's too awful for any words. Did J.J. Astor get off? Of course, that new wife of his is bound to have been rescued. I've had a telegram from George Murray. One of his partners is in New York. Yes? It seems James and Patrick are on board. What? They can't have been. They weren't going over till May. Then they changed their plans. They're definitely on the passenger list. Thank you, O'Brien. That'll be all for the moment. But surely they were picked up. Doesn't look like it. Neither of them. You must tell Mary. She can't hear about it from anyone else. Are you ready? Aren't you the lucky one? See you soon. I hope you're not too unhappy about the way things have turned out. Downton will be a very different place without you at the helm. The world is a different place from the way it was, my lord. And Downton Abbey must change with it. Make sure there's enough to drink downstairs tonight to see the New Year in. May I take this opportunity to wish you and Her Ladyship the happiest of New Years? No one could pray for your good fortune more heartily than I. We are very grateful to you, Carson. I hope you know that. Very grateful indeed. For everything. I'd like to go on working, milady, if we can sort out the baby. We'll have him here in the nursery during the day to be followed by a young Talbot in due course. And then we'll see. I've come to summon Lady Mary and Mr Talbot downstairs to see the New Year in with us. This is for you. Thank you, my lord. That's very kind. Is it that time already? Did Edith get off all right? Oh yes, hours ago. Is this the new arrival? It is, milady. I am a father and I have a son. We have a son, John. Congratulations to you both. I'm ever so sorry to be in here. We'll be gone as soon as she's able. Oh, don't worry about that. We ought to go down. Happy New Year. I'm afraid Mama would find it rather unorthodox. Maybe. But you know what I think? I think the more adaptable we are, the more chance we have of getting through. We'll do it. The state's safe in Mary's hands with Henry and Tom to help her. Edith has risen from the cinders in the hearth to be kissed by her very own Prince Charming. What more can we ask? A long and happy life together, just we two. To watch the children grow. That's all I want. And why not? We never know what's coming, of course. Who does? But I'd say we have a good chance. Quickly! Thank you. Take these. We're nearly there. It was quite extraordinary. It's so good of you to stay, Mama. It's good of you to ask me, Cora. It is your kingdom now. Your village. Your hospital. Happy New Year. Happy New Year, everybody. Happy New Year. Happy New Year, Thomas. I've been here a different life. But we can make a go of it, Charlie, and I definitely mean to try. Happy New Year. Happy New Year, Elsie. Would you like some wine, Mrs Hughes? Yes, Mr Barrow, thank you. Happy New Year. And a Happy New Year to you, Mrs Hughes. Thank you, Mr Barrow. Happy New Year. Should old acquaintance be forgot and never brought to mind? Should old acquaintance be forgot and oh, I'm sighed. For oh, I'm sighed, I did. I'll tack a caper in his head. For oh, I'm sighed. It makes me smile. The way every year we drink to the future, whatever it may bring. Well, what else could we drink to? We're going forward to the future, not back into the past. If only we had the choice. I'm sighed, my dear. For oh, I'm sighed. We'll tack a cup of kindness yet. For oh, I'm sighed.