Lady Whistledown: There are moments in our lives when we arrive at a crossroads.

You did not answer my letter.

Because I do not wish to see you.

What do you mean to do?

Being a mistress is the last thing I want. 

How else am I to be with a woman society has made it impossible for me to be with? 

You must be brave. You cannot let fear stop you from letting your heart speak.

Sophie.

Sophie: Mr. Bridgerton. Do you need something?

No. I found it.

[soft orchestral music playing]

Sophie: You hurt me. When do you stop to think about me? 

Every moment of every day. I cannot love a maid. And yet, you have taken possession of me.

[music swells]

Lady Whistledown: For beings from opposing worlds, the desire is not the problem, but the world itself. 

You have convinced yourself that she is reason enough to risk everything.

[sweeping orchestral music playing] You're not born simply to work and die. 

You are in love, are you not?

Violet: There is one sacrifice you will have to make. Your family. 

What is the love in the face of society? 

I’ve had quite enough of the demands of society.

Whatever you choose, you must live with it forever.

[soft orchestral music playing]