Birmingham, 1919
Bridal Night

Tonight these two gangster clans The Alexanders and The Blinders are having fun. Music, food and alcohol were important factors on the night of the wedding. Both sides appear to be mingling in the dance.

"You don't seem to be enjoying this party" said Thomas, who can only be heard by Anne.

"You know for yourself why" replied Anne, who only Thomas could hear.

"You saw them!"

Anne looked at the people who looked happy for this union.

"You don't want to ruin it all, do you? This laughter and excitement will turn into gunshots, blood and tears, if you don't look happy" Thomas added.

Anne glanced at Thomas. "I thought this was just a political marriage, a contract marriage. Not a real marriage."

Thomas rose from his chair, as festive music changed to romantic music. Thomas extended his hand to Anne. "Let's make them happy, please,"

Anne sighed, then received Thomas' hand and the two of them danced as a married couple for the first time.

"First, I just got to know you. I can't love you that fast" whispered Anne.

"Let me be clear, I didn't expect you'd love me. But marriage is not a game. You do your duty, I will do mine too. Keeping the two families from breaking up" Thomas explained, whispering to Anne.

"Can I apply for one condition?"

"What's that?"

"Let me do what I like, unfettered."

"Depending on what you like, if it doesn't hurt me then I don't matter."

'PROK! PROK'S! PROK!'

Anne was dressed to sleep with Thomas. Anne felt strange about a stranger other than herself in the room. The person she did not know, now occupied her bedroom and was on top of her bed.

The question is, did Anne ever make love? The answer has never been. George was his first love, and his first love was forbidden by his older brother. Every time Anne left, Martin followed her. There is no chance to do anything more than kiss.

Thomas, he is a grown man. After the World War, Thomas fought to exorcise post-war trauma by playing women. But it doesn't take away her trauma, until she finally meets Grace. And after Grace left, things weren't the same.

Anne laid her body on the bed. Thomas looked at his wife who looked tense, at once Thomas also knew that Anne had never slept with any man. In his heart he felt challenged to give a painless first experience.

Thomas brought his face closer to Anne, then kissed her lips again. Now Thomas's eyelids are closed, and so is Anne. But soon the shadow of Grace's face reappeared, making Thomas stop in annoyance.

Anne was astonished by Thomas's behavior, who had just been seen enjoying his kiss, but soon turned upset. "Why?" confused Anne in heart.

Thomas turned his back to Anne and closed his eyes and went to sleep. Anne turned to Thomas. He doesn't mind at all. Anne was grateful she could avoid the thrashing of men she did not love.

"Can't a man fuck any woman without love? Why didn't he do it?" ask Anne in your heart.

***

Thomas decided to return to Birmingham that morning as well. After breakfast, Anne, who is now part of the Scott family, heads to Birmingham.

"Never forget us" Charlotte said, hugging Anne.

Anne nodded, then let go of her embrace. She hugged her brother William.

"Always tell us whatever happens" William told Anne.

Anne nodded, then let go of her embrace and parted with her family. Anne followed Thomas into her car. The Blinders are back in Birmingham.