THERE IS ONLY ROOM FOR ONE QUEEN — Mary (Adelaide Kane) risks everything to take down Condé (Sean Teale), even as Francis (Toby Regbo) believes she is turning against France. Catherine (Megan Follows) makes a bold move and meets with Queen Elizabeth (guest star Rachel Skarsten) in a stunning plot to seek revenge on Mary. Meanwhile, Kenna (Caitlin Stasey) has a secret that will seal the fate of her relationship with Bash (Torrance Coombs). Celina Sinden, Anna Popplewell, Craig Parker, Jonathan Keltz, and Rose Williams also star. Fred Gerber directed the episode written by Laurie McCarthy and Nancy Won (#222). Original airdate 5/14/2015.
Episode 22:
Mary and Conde watch the men revel. He says you're safe now. I will protect you, and our child. We'll survive this. She says this coup? He asks what is it? She says Francis has cannons. Can we please just leave here? He says Francis must accept defeat and everyone you love will be spared. He tells his men to bring the siege engines forth. By tomorrow night, either I or Francis will be dead.
Catherine and Francis. Mary has gone to Conde. Are you so surprised? You trusted her loyalty and she betrayed you. She might even think you'll take this offer. You are too merciful to her! This act of hers will cost you everything. If Conde is king, if we die, it's at her hands, and if we live, I will never forgive her for this!
Madame Delphine? The maid in a dark room. She set the candle down. And screams.
Claude tells Leith you shouldn't be here in the dank places. There's a monster! I know what I saw. It's dangerous inside the walls as well.
Conde's men have been poisoned by the whores. We need to attack before this spreads. A woman is screaming it's the plague. He finds ashes on her. It's a hoax. Conde goes to Mary and she stabs him. He gasps Mary?
*Clever, Mary. Work this like a woman, in the ways men don't suspect. The prostitutes poison the wine to subdue the soldiers and you gain Conde's trust enough to kill him. Without a leader, a prince, the rebellion will die.
Conde pulls the knife out. And falls. She picks up the dagger. He says you planned it all to scatter my men, didn't you? And our baby was a lie as well? She says yes. You crushed the rebellion by yourself. She says I never wanted to hurt you, but I had to stop you.
Bash says Conde's men are scattering. Mary gave me a package to send to Greer. Francis says now is the time to attack. he leads the charge. They ride into the woods. Keep them on the run. Where is Conde? Find him! Francis goes in the tent and finds Mary with the body. She says a physician is coming. I don't know if he'll live. She says I couldn't let you die. He asks why not? You are my husband and my king. He's a traitor and I love you, Francis. I always have. Always.
Narcisse tells Catherine the coup is over. We're safe. The women leave. Catherine is shaking. He says you're alright and so are your children. She pleads to feel his arms. Of course. She says I don't want to lose you. Let's go forward together.
Francis comes back in victorious, to cheers. Mary says it's been a long time since I've seen you smile. He asks how she got Conde to trust her? She says I took advantage of his love. She thanks Greer. Greer wishes her ladies could be here to hear the thanks. Catherine says Conde is in the dungeon. He'll live long enough to lose his head. Francis says no. We'll offer him to his brother in exchange for him forsaking his claim. His death would enrage his brother. I'm ending the struggle with diplomacy, not war. She says I've made myself clear.
Renaude is taken to the noose. He tells Kenna to protect herself and her friends. Elizabeth won't stop coming after Mary. She'll never give up. Never. Renaude hangs. Kenna hides her eyes.
*Poor Renaude. He only wanted to save his son, but the law is the law.
Claude tells Bash about Delphine. The man that she did the ritual on tells Bash about Delphine's spell. Bash says I'll look into it. Hold your tongues. Last thing we need is panic. Kenna asks to talk. I miss you, Bash. If there's any part that feels for me, give me another chance. I called out to you and saved your life, not Renaude's. We are still husband and wife. We haven't undone anything, yet. They kiss. And go to bed. Good. Those two needed to fight for their marriage.
Conde tells Mary I'll sign away my claim. Elizabeth saved me, but would only protect me if I took the crown. I still want you. She says I did love you. He says you saved Francis because your love is deeper, stronger. She wishes he hadn't made her choose.
Francis is shown the baby blanket with blood on it.
Francis comes in and says you killed my son! The kidnapping was botched. You ordered them taken as ransom. You murdered my son! Mary says it must be a mistake. Is this true? Francis says I held John's blood in my hands. I should've killed you a long time ago. He swings his sword. Conde ducks and cowers. Conde swears I'd never harm your son! Francis says it doesn't matter what you intended. We will find Lola and you will lose your head before the day is done. Conde yells I did not harm your son! Mary is horrified.
Francis says we found one of the men and he gave up the plan to trade Lola and John for Conde. John fell during the escape. Mary holds Francis as he weeps. We can't find Lola anywhere. There's no sign of them. I sent them away to protect them. All I can see is his face, his smile. Narcisse bursts in. Lola is still out there. Let me find her. Francis asks what do you need? Men? Yes. Narcisse thinks someone in the castle was involved. Give me a day. No one outside this room must know I left. Mary says take what you need.
Bash tells Delphine I'll protect you, but a servant boy says you performed a ritual on a blood-stained shirt. She says she's innocent. Bash says I'll protect you. And I've decided to reconcile with my wife. Delphine says Kenna is pregnant.
Bash asks Kenna. How long have you known? She says a few days, a few weeks. he says so that's why you got me into bed? She says I want it to be yours. Please don't abandon me. Please claim this child. Bash says we are finished.
Narcisse bursts into a house and says who are you working for? It's not Conde. Finds Lola and the baby!!! She's surprised and relieved to see him.
The ax man comes for Conde.
Maid finds the executioner dead. The guards are dead, too. Mary comes in and says lock down the castle. We must find Conde.
Conde rides away.
*Thank goodness the baby is alright. Would've been horrible if they killed him off.
Bash tells Mary that Conde fled to the north. The assassin was English. She says Elizabeth protects Conde still. Bash sent men to the border. Narcisse says I need to speak to the King regarding his son. Mary tells the others to leave. She asks Narcisse what is it? Lady Lola is alive and unharmed. As is his son. The death was a ruse meant to motivate Conde's execution. Catherine. He knows Catherine's gestures, her mind. She backed down easily. I had her followed and found Lola. Mary says Francis is in an abbey praying for strength! How could she do this to him? Narcisse says in Catherine's mind, it was justifiable. Narcisse says there's something worse than being hated by Catherine - being loved by her.
Delphine with the dying servant boy.
Mary confronts Catherine. You are a heartless woman! Narcisse had your men followed and caught. Why would you do this? Catherine says Francis's plan was faulty. mary says you feel no remorse, do you? Catherine says Conde needed to die the moment he became your lover. We could've been slaughtered. Mary says this doesn't excuse the pain you've caused. Catherine says I did it for all of us! To save you and Francis! Francis doesn't need to know about this. Mary says we don't need more secrets. Catherine says ruling requires your hands drenched in blood. Neither of you are better than me! Mary says for us, bloodshed is a gruesome last resort, but for you, it's as easy as your next breath. I've sent word to Francis. God save you from his wrath.
Bash asks Delphine how this boy ended up in your chambers. She says I tried to save him. I didn't murder him or draw that pentagram. He says what are people supposed to think? She begs him to save her. Don't let them drown me, please, please.
Catherine brought to Mary and Francis. Catherine says they were never harmed. Francis says they could've been killed easily! You'd slit our throats in an instant if it profited you. You mean nothing to me. I strip you from your title, your income, your home. Catherine blames Mary. She will destroy this family. She will be the death of you. Francis exiles Catherine. You will never be welcome at this court again.
Catherine spits on Narcisse. Judas! Lola saw. Sighs.
Francis walks away alone. Because there is some truth in Catherine's words. Mary did bring a mess upon them.
Mary with her ladies. Kenna is going away. She'll give up the child for adoption. Mary found her a loving family to hide with. It's time for her to go. Let's remember the girls we were, the dreams we had. She hugs them all goodbye.
Mary finds Francis in her room. He thought they should take. He says you asked if I could forgive you. At the time, I thought it'd take years. She says I'll wait. Because I love you. He says you've proven that and more. She says we have made choices. Can we make another choice to commit our hearts to each other no matter what? It's terrifying and nearly impossible. We can't save each other. We can only love each other. They kiss! She draws him to the bed. They make love.
Kenna at her new home. A teen says I'm a king. My father just died. You should attend the coronation. She suggests they write to each other. And say, this winter, I could visit you. He says it's lonely being a king. She asks if it'd be okay if I brought my sister's baby with me when I visit you? Sure.
Delphine wakes Bash. She says I did a binding ritual. To nurture our bond. It worked without harming another. We're linked. They're burning me. He wakes. Looks out the window and sees her burning at the stake. She screams. Bash says I feel like I'm on fire. Men run away from Delphine.
Mary tells Francis I'll love you for the rest of my life. I'll never let you go again.
Francis hopes Mary is pregnant soon. It will protect her in France. He meets with Nostradamus. I'm dying. Yes. You are. Oh no!!
Elizabeth! Meets with Catherine. What a pleasure. You're lovely. Catherine compliments her in return. Elizabeth says you've come to ask for something. Catherine says no, I offer you the destruction of Mary, Queen of Scots.
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