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An hour or so later, Thomas opens his eyes. He seems to stare blankly above him for a few seconds, and then his breathing quickens. He turns his eyes only toward Phyllis, and when recognition settles in his features, he shakes his head, and mumbles, “Oh, no.”
My modern AU exploration of Thomas Barrow's suicide attempt.
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After Thomas and Guy's romantic relationship ends, Thomas tries to sort out and finding meaning in his new life in California. This proves a very difficult task.
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- Part 2 of As Our Cruel World Will Allow
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Thomas quits everything he knows in England and moves across the world with Guy Dexter. Things go about as well as one might think.
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- Part 1 of As Our Cruel World Will Allow
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Soon after assuming his post as butler at Downton Abbey, Thomas has an accident, and needs help from his long-time doctor.
An exploration of Thomas and Dr. Clarkson's relationship, mostly from Dr. Clarkson's POV. -
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A servants' day out at the beach does not go as planned. Thomas' friends don't always get it right, but for better or for worse, they always love him.
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Thomas Barrow Meets Once_More_With_Feeling in a Pub by Once_More_With_Feeling
Fandoms: Downton Abbey
03 Feb 2021
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What the title says. I don't know how this happened. Except see the tags.
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As promised, Thomas moves into the cottage with Mrs. Hughes.
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Several residents of the abbey realize a visit with Tiaa might do Thomas some good. It takes a bit more work than expected to get her there.
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Many hours after attempting to take his own life, Thomas wakes up. Eventually, so does Mr. Carson.
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The chances that Sarah O’Brien would ever return to Downton Abbey are nil, especially to see Thomas after his suicide attempt. But if she did…
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Mr. Ellis is finally able to make a visit back to the abbey to see Mr. Barrow. Unfortunately, Thomas falls ill, and the visit is ruined. Or perhaps not.
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Soon after the birth of baby Talbot, Thomas and Lady Mary run into each other in the nursery. An important conversation occurs.
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When Richard invited Thomas to join him in York, Phyllis told him he should go. These are missing scenes from the film, that expand on the support I think Thomas would have gotten from his friends.
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A series of one-shots, inspired by prompts from readers:
1) An unexpected conversation happens over tea in the kitchen one morning.
2) The Dowager Countess tries to help Thomas, fails, and tries again.
3) Sybbie seeks help from Mrs. Patmore.
4) The Marquis of Hexham is in need of a late night talk.
5) Lady Edith thanks Thomas for saving her.
6) Lord Grantham's valet suffers post-traumatic flashbacks during their trip to America.
7) Mr. Molesley invites Mr. Barrow to visit his cottage.
8) Immediately after Thomas' suicide attempt, Andy seeks comfort from a trusted friend.
9) Mr. Mason, Anna, and Mrs. Hughes clean the bathrooms. (Set immediately after Chapter 8)
10) In the company of his best friend, Mr. Barrow reflects on the year that has passed since his suicide attempt. -
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Mrs. Hughes shows Thomas a bit of kindness, on a difficult day. Set before all my other stories; after the war, but before Jimmy.
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In January 1926, Thomas returns to Downton as the new butler. This is the story of his first day back.
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After Thomas' suicide attempt, we didn't get to see much of what he did, or what happened, that helped him to eventually feel better. It's unlikely he got any professional therapy, but it seems to me that something had to happen that helped him to change. This is my take on what happened--the work he did with himself, and the interactions he had with the people who care about him--that helped him to eventually decide to go on living, and in particular in this story, how he got back to work.
I'll add more character and relationship tags as I go.
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It seems Thomas may need glasses. Phyllis thinks she knows why.
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While Thomas was away working for Sir Mark and Lady Stiles, Phyllis came for tea one afternoon. Turns out they had a very important conversation that day... with all the awkwardness that two Edwardian English servants could muster.
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The letters Thomas wrote and received while he was away as butler for Sir Mark and Lady Stiles. I'll add more relationship and character tags as I go.