
Clara Shaw at her stall sees Dowager Consort Sterling about to eat leftovers. Clara offers her a bun and soup. Leo brings soup. Dowager Consort Sterling is stunned by Leo's striking similarity to her son, Alistair Sterling, in his youth. Alistair Sterling rushes over, helps his mother; his gaze sweeps over Leo's face. The Dowager Consort looks at Clara and Leo with suspicion and affection. Clara sees them off, unaware this act sets in motion palace secrets, blood ties, and family reunion.