Fated

 

Fated
Season 1, Episode 8
Air date	December 12, 2013
Written by	Laurie McCarthy
Directed by	Fred Gerber
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"I love you. But I won't let other people die for me."

—Queen Mary

Synopsis

Mary Learns that Someone Close to Her Will Die
Nostradamus tells Mary of his prophecy that one among them will die soon, which causes Mary to make a decision that will forever change her relationship with Francis. Clarissa (Katie Boland) becomes bolder with her endeavors, while Kenna informs Catherine of Diane's (Anna Walton) plan for Bash, which ends up backfiring.

Plot

Francis and Mary are making out in bed. Mary wonders if it's wrong what they're doing, consummating their relationship before having married, but Francis doesn't see it that way. A servant comes in and Mary hides under the covers. They are informed that Cardinal Tesson has arrived.

You're leaving me for Diane?

In the infirmary, a bruised up Kenna is in bed with Henry sitting next to her. Kenna is upset because Henry has not been by her side. Instead, he has been with Diane, as the servants divulged. At first, Henry claims that Diane is just his friend and counselor, but when Kenna asks for the truth yet again, he admits to still being unable to let Diane ago.

Sebastian pulls his mother to the side to discuss his legitimization. He asks her if the cardinal's visit to the castle has anything to do with her, and she informs him that such matters must be discussed in private. He reiterates that he does not want to become king, even if it meant that he could have Mary.

Say what?

Mary and Francis walk down to The Throne Room with Mary's Ladies-in-Waiting. King Henry announces that the English Queen is dying and that Mary is next in line for the English Throne. Henry also adds that they shall be wed. This shocks and excites both Mary and Francis. Mary is concerned about the fact that laying claim to England is now a condition of their marriage.

Mary talks to Henry in private about his statement. She doesn't want to lay claim to England, but Henry pressures her to do it. He harbours a lot of hatred toward the English, and vicariously seeks vengeance through Mary.

"She will come after you, whether you reach for the crown or not."

—King Henry

Diane informs her son that his legitimization is no longer possible. She apologizes for dangling Mary in front of him.

I know your secret now, Diane!

Meanwhile, in the hallway, Kenna has a run-in with a priest, who mistakes her for Diane. The priest admits that he is surprised that Diane looks so young. Kenna is confused at first, but doesn't correct him. Instead, she uses the misunderstanding to her advantage, mining for information. She finds out that Diane and the priest have been communicating about Sebastian's potential legitimization, but that the priest has come to tell her that they cannot continue, because the pope is in favor of Francis and Mary's upcoming nuptials. Kenna asks if Henry knows, but is informed that it was kept a secret, as per Diane's request.

Later on, Mary and Francis go for a walk. They talk about their surprise marriage. Mary admits that she wants him but is afraid of war with the English. Francis vows to support her until he dies. Francis then proposes to Mary, and she says yes.

Kenna apprises Queen Catherine of Diane's plans to have Bash legitimized behind everyone's back. Catherine says that she will think about how she can use this information to her benefit.

Later that day, Mary informs her ladies-in-waiting that she will marry Francis tomorrow night. The girls are excited and dream up Mary's wedding dress.

Just in case Mary doesn't believe you.

Catherine and Nostradamus discuss his prophecy. If Mary weds Francis, Nostradamus' prophecy will come to pass. Nostradamus passes Catherine a vial of poisoned. However, he strongly encourages her to only use it as her last resort. He advises her to tell Mary of his prophecy, and if she doesn't believe it, she may kill her.

Catherine calls in Mary and opens up about Nostradamus' prophecy. She begs Mary not to marry Francis, because he will die if she does. She also pleads with her not to tell Henry, as he would have both Catherine and Nostradamus killed for heresy.

Can I change my fate?

Mary goes to Nostradamus and asks him about the prediction. He warns Mary that he sees a girl, one among them, dead in a day's time. Kenna steps into the room and questions what he means by 'one among them'. Nostradamus continues, saying that he sees Mary's ladies gathered around a dead girl, he does not know who. Kenna looks to Mary, clearly frightened by this news. Mary approaches Nostradamus and asks him if this fate can be changed, but is told that it cannot.

Mary and her ladies-in-waiting then discuss the latest setback. The girls question the credibility of Nostradamus' words. Mary talks to Bash in hopes of deciphering Nostradamus' prophecy. Bash tells her that bastards choose their own symbols, because they don't belong to anyone. He chose the lion, while Tomás chose the dragon, and they fought in a field of poppies.

One mistress down, one to go.

Henry and Diane are making love in his chamber. Once they finish, Henry leaves to fetch her a snack. Taking advantage of Henry's absence, Catherine warns Diane that she will expose her for trying to have Bash legitimized if she does not immediately leave French court. However, before she goes, she asks her to poison Kenna for her.

"Why must I always be the one with blood on my hands?"

—Queen Catherine

Lola, Aylee and Greer sit on Kenna's bed in the infirmary. Kenna has a drink delivered to her, so she asks Aylee to pass her the cup, and when she lifts it, Aylee notes that it smells nice and mentions smelling a spice in it. Aylee then gives all the ladies a piece of jewelry for them to wear at Mary and Francis' Wedding. The girls then toast to the power of love and friendship.

Grieving Aylee's death.

On the eve of their wedding day, Mary lets Francis know that whatever happens, she loves him and he declares that he would die for her. They lean in for a kiss, when suddenly, they hear a scream. When they make their way downstairs, they find Aylee lying oh the floor in a pool of blood, with the ladies circled around her. Mary, overcome with grief, starts screaming at Nostradamus, calling him a devil.

Sebastian is pulled to the side by his mother, where she tells him that Catherine found out about Diane's plan to legitimise Bash, and is now using that knowledge to blackmail Diane into leaving court. She urges her son to temporarily flee court as well, and leaves on a reassuring note that she will talk to Henry and make him understand.

Look what you did!

In his chamber, Nostradamus has Aylee's body laid out in front of him. He inspects her hands, and recognizes an effect of one of his poisons. But he knows it wasn't Catherine's poison, so he leads the trail straight to Clarissa. As Nostradamus chastises her for what she has done, he removes the bag off of her head and makes her look Aylee in the face. He then tosses her in a dark room as punishment for what she has done.

Mary is packing to leave France and return to Scotland. She tells her ladies that she will find a new alliance, as this one has cost them enough already. Mary promises to send for them as soon as she can, and they will reunite in Scotland.

Mary announces to Catherine, Henry, and Francis that she is forfeiting the alliance with France and is not going to lay claim on England. Francis runs after her and asks her why she is walking out on their engagement. Mary claims that she doesn't believe that he can put her above his interests, but Francis doesn't believe her. Mary then recites his line that love is irrelevant to people like them.

"I love you. But I won't let other people die for me."

—Queen Mary

Wait for me!

Francis asks her to wait for him while he smooths it over with his father. Mary promises to do so, but instead goes to the stables and gets a horse. Bash comes in and offers to go with her and guide her. stops her and asks her to wait for him. Mary and Sebastian ride off just as Francis runs up to them and tries to stop them. He calls out for Mary, but she ignores him and continues riding away. Francis is left devastated on his knees.

Quotes

Queen Mary: Elizabeth has support as well. Armies she's been gathering for years. You realize what laying claim to England can cost me?
Prince Francis: Yes, I do. It could cost you your head.

Queen Mary: Elizabeth is Henry VII's daughter.
King Henry: Yes, by Anne Boleyn. Her parents' marriage was never recognized by the Catholic Church. She's illegitimate, her claim is weak at best. In God's eyes she doesn't even exist!
Queen Catherine: How convenient God has this opinion. As Elizabeth happens to be Protestant.

Queen Catherine: A Scottish Queen on the English Throne. A daughter born of one of Henry's wives dismissed? There would be uprisings. Wars. Catholic against Protestant. Neighbour against neighbour.
Queen Mary: England against Scotland.
Prince Francis: And Elizabeth against Mary.

King Henry: She will come after you, whether you reach for the crown or not.

King Henry: Don't let fear keep you from greatness.

Queen Catherine: Why must I always be the one with blood on my hands?

Queen Catherine: Henry's fondness for anyone is eclipsed by his love of power.

Queen Mary: I love you. But I won't let other people die for me.

Notes

• 'Fated' refers to Nostradamus' earlier prediction.
• The House of Tudor is mentioned in this episode, more specifically King Henry VIII, his daughters Mary Tudor and Elizabeth Tudor, and his second wife, Anne Boleyn.
• It is confirmed that Francis and Mary consummated their relationship the night before.
• Lady Aylee is poisoned by a drink intended for Lady Kenna, and later pushed down the stairs by Clarissa, in an attempt to make Mary Stuart believe in Nostradamus' prophecy.
• King Henry and Queen Catherine, along with most of the court, are shown to be wearing black after news breaks of Lady Aylee's death.

Death Toll
- Lady Aylee

Trivia

• This episode marks the final appearance of Jenessa Grant.
• Queen Mary wore a Custom two-piece dress, features brocade printed bodice with tail and floral metallic tulle skit created by Reign's costume department.

Historical Notes

• Mary, Queen of Scots never wanted the English Crown - France and other people in her service convinced her to go after it. Elizabeth Tudor and Mary never had a problem with each other prior to this.
• Anne Boleyn was King Henry VIII's 2nd wife. However, he divorced his first wife, Catherine of Aragon, to marry her and make her his queen. The Vatican refused to allow this, which resulted in King Henry breaking away from Rome, and creating his own church, The Church of England.
• Lady Jane Grey was Queen of England for 9 days, The House of Dudley tried to use her to take the throne from Mary Tudor. She was eventually sentenced to death when she was 17 years old.

Characters

Actor	Character
Adelaide Kane	Mary Stuart
Megan Follows	Queen Catherine
Torrance Coombs	Sebastian
Toby Regbo	Prince Francis
Jenessa Grant	Lady Aylee
Celina Sinden	Greer Norwood
Caitlin Stasey	Lady Kenna
Anna Popplewell	Lady Lola
Alan van Sprang	King Henry
Guest Starring
Rossif Sutherland	Nostradamus
Katie Boland	Clarissa
Anna Walton	Diane de Poitiers
Cameos
Chris George	Page
Olivia Gudaniec	Stairway Servant

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