There were lots of twists this episode but it’s been a busy morning so I’ll keep this week’s Downton Abbey comments brief-ish.

Patrick & Edith – Brian and I were debating whether Patrick was genuine or an imposter. I don’t know. It seems like he was an imposter but that he was touched by Edith’s kindness and could no longer go on deceiving her. It was also interesting to see the “old Mary” come out when she was arguing with Edith about Patrick. Either way, I felt terrible for Edith. If anyone could love him, despite his disfigurement, it would have been her.

Dowager Countess & Mrs. Crawley – My favorite scene with her is when she was naming off various causes in hopes of sparking Mrs. Crawley interest into something other than Downton. It was hilarious. The only thing I did not like was the fact that Mrs. Crawley went from a strong likable character to someone we hoped would be manipulated by the Countess. And would Mrs. Crawley really leave Matthew while he was still cripple? I imagined her resolved that he would walk once again.

Sir Richard & Mary – If there was any doubt of Sir Richard’s intentions or his character, it was surely plain this week. Run, don’t walk, Mary! Ah, but the hold he now has on her with the scandal. Blast that night of terrible judgment!

Ethel & the Baby – Ethel played a small bit but I felt sorry for the foolish girl. I hope she does not get desperate and do something to harm herself and her baby. Again, blast that night of terrible judgment! Carson had it right – two syllables – “no.”

Jane and Lord Grantham – What is going on with these two? Will Lord Grantham have an affair with Jane? Or is he someone from his past that he does not recognize and her son is actually his? I pray he does not have an affair! Although he has been walking around aimlessly lately, I hope he does not fall into temptation. (We don’t want a third night of terrible judgment!)

Lavinia & Matthew – I’m glad Lavinia came back. I wanted her to stay and fight for Matthew even though I don’t necessarily want her to win. Matthew keeps treating Mary like a sister but that may change when the Countess wises him up next week.

Vera & Bates -Well, Vera is finally out of the picture but she had her last laugh if she committed suicide but made it look like Bates murdered her. (I’m getting flashbacks of the movie Leave Her to Heaven with Gene Tierney.) Or did someone else kill her and frame Bates? I guess we’ll have to wait to find out. Either way, Bates will be arrested for the murder until the truth comes out.

Random thoughts – Is Matthew getting feeling in his legs? Will he walk? Did O’Brien have something to do with Vera’s death? Why did she look so suspicious when they were talking about her? (But then again, maybe that’s her permanent expression.)

Preview to Episode 6 – Okay, that’s all I have time for. I’ll come back if something else pops into my head. We only have two episodes left! However, Episode 6 will be 2 hours long. The synopsis reads: “Downton Abbey” continues with the Spanish flu sweeping through the household and infecting Cora, Lavinia and Mr. Carson, among others. Mary, Sybil and Robert, meanwhile, each face a moment of truth.”
Spanish flu?! Who will live? Who will die and open doors for other characters?

The final Episode 7 will be the UK Christmas Special and it too will be two hours.
Until then, here is a little sneak peak at next week’s Episode.

Watch Downton Abbey, Season 2: A Scene from Episode 6 on PBS. See more from Masterpiece.

Well, that’s it for now. Fell free to leave your comments or join the discussion at By Sun and Candlelight’s Downtown Discussion.