Andy gets Mrs Hughes and they move him to a bed where Dr. Clarkson later lets them know that Thomas will be fine as they got to him just in time. Thomas Barrow was one of Downton Abbey's original villains but he's been redeemed and A New Era gives the butler the happy ending he . Thomas also appears to be quite talented at cricket, Lord Grantham noting that he had gotten most of the house team's runs in the 1919 match. He wants the job of the first footman, but thinks that Mr. Carson favours Alfred. This is Cora's long-term revenge on her husband. Sarah tells Thomas that Jimmy has a crush on him and that he won't stop gushing to Alfred about Thomas. Sarah O'Brien, the Countess of Grantham's Lady's maid, and Thomas Barrow, First Footman. Mr Carson calls Thomas "foul" because of his homosexuality but despite everything, Thomas sticks up for himself saying "I'm not the same as you, but I'm not foul". He holds a lighter above the trench wall one night in order to get his hand shot, thus effectively removing himself from the front lines. Thomas reports on Nanny West out of spite at her presuming to give him orders when he greets Sybbie in her pram. "Remember this is not just the end of a long war, but it is the dawn of a new age. Lord Grantham, however, is so impressed by Thomas's effort to find his dog that he ends up giving Thomas a trial as his valet. Loyalty Is Mr Barrow Lord Grantham's son? What secret does Bates know about O Brien? O'Brien hides all of Lord Grantham's dress shirts and Thomas gets blamed for losing them. Later, whilst Jimmy is walking alone, two men attempt to rob him. He can also be extremely brave when his loved ones are at stake, such as when he took a beating for Jimmy at the Thirsk fair. O'Brien calls him the house's clock expert. Isis has gone missing from where he'd hidden her, and he spends all night looking for her. Thomas comes to his door, while Jimmy is getting dressed. Episode #4.2: Directed by David Evans. Later on, she confronts Thomas, saying that she knows it wasn't his father who was ill but Thomas himself, and that he went to London to receive treatment and is now continuing it himself. It is often speculated that Thomas's failed relationships and frustrations over the constant suppression of his homosexuality and never being able to explore who he is freely have made him bitter and left feeling unloved, causing him to lash out against even those closest to him and hold a high sense of false pride as a defense mechanism. When Thomas manages to get them alone, he thanks those who saved his life, and Anna suggests that he think about what made him so low. After an initial hesitation, Carson takes on Andy, influenced by the good words of Mrs Hughes. Thomas later makes an advance on Kemal Pamuk, a Turkish envoy, who threatens to tell Lord Grantham if Thomas does not tell him where Mary Crawley's room is. Later Mrs. Hughes sticks up for Thomas to Carson telling him that James unintentionally flirted with Thomas to help himself get in good terms with the staff and that she did not find it right that Thomas should be ruined by this as he served and was wounded for the King and their country. She eventually gets over him, finds her voice and starts telling him to stop "being so unkind." View Title(s) Thomas develops feelings for a patient, Lieutenant Edward Courtenay, while Edward us recovering from gas-blindness. 28. is thomas barrow lord grantham's sonlediga lgenheter hssleholm by , under . peakyblinders, crawley, fanfic. It is at such times that he told Mrs. Hughes that he was afraid he might shock and disgust her with his sexuality, or admitted to Bates that he envied him for his happy relationship and good relations with the other downstairs staff. He tells Thomas that the latter shouldn't worry about Jimmy's romantic exploits, as one day he'll be a good boy and settle down and that's what they'll all do one day. Is Thomas Barrow Lord Grantham's son? She points out that it is not unusual for gay men to marry as a cover, and that Ellis is not to be blamed for it; Thomas agrees but remains upset and comments that he wants a different sort of life. Thomas convinces Lord Grantham that this is proof of Alfred's being not ready for the job. Complete Work. Gender She has considered Thomas a friend and he even knew her darkest secret. A local man, Molesley, is hired to serve as butler and also as valet to Matthew. It is the Crawleys and their guests who are searching for Isis together because they are a close-knit family. He is always at odds with John. O'Brien was fond of Thomas in Season 1. JaneThe only maid who kissed Lord Grantham was Jane in season 2. How does Thomas find out he is Lord Granthams son? Thomas is still hoping to remain a valet, as he is told that Carson is "sorting things out", but Robert just wants Bates to rest before he returns to work. Actually I don't care for the theory, but I suppose it could have its merits in a way. Downton Abbey's Cora Crawley, Lady Grantham, didn't get nearly enough credit for all she did for the family and she suffered a lot of heartbreak. One evening, Mrs. Hughes notes that he looks upset, and he confides to her that he's received a letter from Richard Ellis, who will be getting married soon. The First World War (called the Great War) is going on and Thomas, who has enlisted in the army as a medic, is in the trenches, alongside Matthew Crawley. He was a butler for the previous Earl of Grantham and his wife, Lady Mary, and is well-known for his service. He claims to Carson that he has to go see his father who is ill, but instead uses his time off to go to London to receive what is later revealed to be electroconvulsive therapy in order to change his sexuality. Andy and Thomas seem to have established a good friendship, but Mrs Hughes and Mrs Patmore don't look favourably the relationship between the two men. It is only the intervention of John Bates who not only takes the matter to Lord Grantham, but also uses information he gets from Thomas to force Sarah O'Brien to make Jimmy take back his threat, that allows Thomas to keep his job. Read chapter twenty eight from the story the princess and the pauper tommy shelby by wishtherebestars (mara) with 1,781 reads. Jimmy is satisfied that Thomas will be leaving, but it is not enough for Sarah O'Brien. Later, whilst Jimmy is walking alone, two men attempt to rob him. Lord Grantham is kind, decent, open-minded in his own cloistered way, and a gentleman through and through. Only Richard from the Downton Abbey movie seems to be a potential love interest. Thomas remarks that they don't all have the option, hereby foreshadowing his frustration with not being 'like other men' and longing to be more like them, which comes more to the foreground later on in the season. She is determined to find her way out and get back to her life. A: Crawley is the family name. What is the relationship between Mrs OBrien and Thomas on Downton Abbey? He tries to reason he wanted to give her another chance, but Cora reminds him that should've been her decision, not his. However, he also has a kind, sensitive and caring side, although he rarely allows it to show. Inexplicably, he ignores their servants affairs and makes rude remarks about their service. As time passes, however, Thomas starts looking more and more sickly, spurring several people, including the Dowager Countess, to remark on his ill looking appearance. Tom, the son of a wealthy industrialist, falls in love with Lucy, the secret daughter of a cousin named Maude Bagshaw. Despite the fact that little is revealed about Thomas and Lieutenant Edwards relationship, it is clear that Thomas harbors strong feelings for Edward, and the two share an emotional moment during Edwards recovery from gas-blindness in the second season. What Are The Effects Of Urban Sprawl In London? At times when he is most vulnerable, for example when he was facing unemployment with no reference, his confident exterior cracks. Under the guise of a trip for his daughter, OBrien comes to Vietnam to bury his guilt, bearing Kiowas moccasins and wading into the muck to deposit them there. Mr BarrowThomasBarrow He sat on the cot, blood and lice, his hand wrapped in bandages, red splashed in places. Thomas lures Lord Grantham's dog Isis away and puts her in a shed in the woods. However, in between the two movies their relationship appears to have ended, as Thomas receives a letter saying that Richard will be getting married to a woman. It has been pointed out that his tendency to taunt Bates and bring out the aggressive side of him, especially while he was still a footman, is typical of abuse victims. Behind the scenes Diana Clark is the former mistress of Lord Sinderby and the mother of his illegitimate son, Daniel. He realises that happiness can come from friendship and promises to be kinder in his new job and make new friends. Thomas leaves as the staff all recognize that he is a better person now. Thomas Barrow (Rob James-Collier) is perhaps one of Downton Abbey 's most polarizing figures; originally a solid villain of the piece, over the course of six seasons, he gradually became one. Collier believes, in their escalating feud, that O'Brien will always be willing to go one step further and that's what makes her scary. George CrawleySybbie BransonJames KentAndrew ParkerPhyllis BaxterSybil BransonEdward CourtenaySarah O'Brien (formerly)Duke of Crowborough (formerly)Richard Ellis (formerly)Guy Dexter Andy also apologized to Thomas for the misconduct that has had against him, and the two go back to being friends. Thomas and O'Brien bicker and plot against Bates, because Lord Grantham gave him the job and respect they (or Thomas, anyway) wanted. Edward committs suicide with a razor he sneaked into his bed. Thomas inherits the estate. At the fair in Thirsk, Thomas follows Jimmy, as he knows that he has had too much to drink and is carrying the money he won in a bet. It is rare for him to be sympathetic towards others or let his own emotions shine through, as a method to survive in the bigoted environment. Thomas and Sarah O'Brien, Thomas's friend and Lady Grantham's lady's maid, begin plotting to get John Bates fired, and they try to sabotage his work. He'll be . Lord Robert has no sons, and an entail keeps any of his daughters from inheriting his great estate and mansion: Downton Abbey. As Cora is at odds with Isobel, who is trying to run the place, O'Brien suggests that Thomas be made the manager of Downton, as he knows medicine, knows the house, and will automatically hold Cora in respect. Thomas disagrees and says that he should have run, if he didn't get away what was the point of Thomas doing any of it. Through this action, he gets sent back to Downton Abbey, where he begins to work in the local hospital, alongside Lady Sybil who is working as a nurse. He remains a proud man, however, not welcoming pity even when he was ill from the quack homosexuality cure. More than a year after these events, in the 2012 Christmas Special, Jimmy at first still appears uncomfortable around Thomas, and does not want to be alone with him or even accept the gift of a pop when Thomas offers to buy everyone one. She only became nasty towards him in Season 3 because he was nasty towards Alfred, O'Brien's nephew. He appears very loyal and selfless to the people he cares about, although there arent many. Cora never knew about it; as I recall she was lying in bed with Spanish flu. Both places turn out to be unsuitable for Thomas. Thomas in the trenches about to get himself intentionally shot in the hand. After going to Dr. Clarkson together when Thomas tried to cure his sexuality, Baxter commented that she thought he was very brave to put himself through all that pain just to get what he wants, and that he could achieve great things if he only set his mind to it. Thomas had struggled, worked and schemed for 9 years to rise to the level of valet in a noble house. 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