The episode follows the fallout of the Vauxhall Gardens celebration , where Daphne Bridgerton and Simon Basset, the Duke of Hastings, agreed to a fake courtship.
The episode reveals why Simon is so determined to never marry or have children through a series of flashbacks: Bridgerton s01e02
Anthony Bridgerton is furious about the arrangement, distrusting Simon’s rakish reputation and fearing for his sister's honor. The Origin Story: Simon’s Past The episode follows the fallout of the Vauxhall
By pretending to be "glued to each other's side," Simon avoids mothers looking to marry off their daughters, while Daphne becomes a "prize" coveted by other men who suddenly see her as more desirable because a Duke wants her. where Daphne Bridgerton and Simon Basset
Simon's mother died during childbirth after finally delivering a male heir. His father, Lord Hastings, was only concerned with the boy's ability to carry on the family name and showed no grief for his wife.
in any room I entered. Come. You can speak. I understood you well enough. And I will help you to overcome this stammer of yours. . Scraps from the loft Bridgerton S01E02 Recap - TV Tropes