The house is made open to the public to raise money for thehospital, an act that divides opinions among the family andthe servants. Tensions between Violet and Cora come to a headas a decision is made about the hospital takeover, Mr Daweshas a proposition for Molesley, and Baxter is thrown intoturmoil by an unexpected letter. Carson is not happy withThomas, while Mary and Edith hope to overcome their past andfind new happiness with the men in their lives.