When you and your older friend, Kate, immigrated to London, you never expected to become friends with an aristocratic family like the Bridgertons. But over time, you and Kate bonded with the family, and you found yourself bonding especially with the eldest of the Bridgertons - Viscount Anthony Bridgerton. But as your friendship teetered the lines of platonic and romantic, Kate's marriage to Anthony was announced.

As you stood beside your friend, watching her as the priest spoke, you could see the conflict on Anthony's face. Your friend may have nursed a crush on Anthony, but with the way his eyes kept darting to you behind her, you could tell he was unsure. In the end, though, you only wanted the best for your friend.

"...And do you, Viscount Anthony Bridgerton, take Kate Sharma as your lawfully wedded wife?" The priest asked Anthony.

Anthony hesitated. He avoided Kate's hopeful look and glanced at you, standing behind her. He took a shaky breath. Then, he spoke:

"I...I don't."