#franjohn

[yenvengerberg]

"It is quite something to spend your entire life feeling like you are somehow out of place. And then to meet somehow who understands you before you even say a word. Someone whose singular qualities match your own. Whose kindness makes you feel warm. Who can read your mind from across a whole room. John was more than my husband, he was my truest friend. And I may ache at present, but... the good John brought into my life, that bond, that understanding, love, far outweighs any pain I feel right now. I would not change it. For anything. To my husband."

[hayden-christensen]

"It seems inconceivable that he is gone. I had our entire lives planned. I thought I knew exactly what the future held, and now... It was only a headache. How could a headache take my husband away? For days, all I could think was how it is not fair. John was a good man. He deserved a better fate, a longer life. But that is not how I wish to remember him. It is quite something to spend your entire life feeling like you are somehow out of place. And then to meet someone who understands you before you even say a word. Someone whose singular qualities match your own. Whose kindness makes you feel warm. Who can read your mind from across a whole room. John was more than my husband. He was my truest friend. And I may ache at present, but… The good John brought into my life, that bond, that understanding, love, far outweighs any pain I feel right now. I would not change it. For anything." — Francesca Stirling

"He adored your Francesca. I will never forget when he came home the night they met. Stars in his eyes." — Janet Stirling to Violet Bridgerton

[wlwarhammer]

Everyone getting mad at Fran’s fertility issues being focused on her feeling like she failed John (linking back to her sexuality vs society and her grief) instead of her yearning to be a mother…chat I’m going to be real, I don’t give a fuck that we’re getting a unique take on motherhood rather than another tired story about a woman wanting nothing in life but to be a mother

[writerxwren]

The celebration of life/dance scene is so sweet 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭 The biggest fear I had with the changes was that they might spin the story to make it look like Fran's love for John wasn't real, but I'm glad they're instead leaning in the direction of yes it was real and yes her grief is real but Michaela is the one who can bring joy back into her life, which she not only needs more than anything but that John would also want for her

[romaroygifs]

Fran x John

[abitlikemercury]

These first four episodes of Bridgerton season 4 have done many things right (top notch characterization of the main couple, the makeup has been thankfully toned down, the cinematography is exquisite), but the thing I've been appreciating more and more with each passing day is how well the main story and the side plots intersect with and complement each other:

Benedict and Sophie's forbidden romance could be eye-opening to Eloise, showing her that marriage does not have to follow the rules dictated by society and that you can forge your own path/be true to yourself and still find love;

Francesca and John's lovely attempt to find their footing in their sexual life was a nice foil to Violet's journey back to sexual intimacy with someone who is not Edmund; it's also a clever way to introduce the theme of "two inexperienced characters figure out how to find pleasure with one another", I have grown tired of the whole "the man is the experienced one who teaches the woman how to have sex", it's nice to see that not every male character is a capital R Rake. (Plus not to be too Philoise on main, but I think it does set up the dynamic Eloise and Phillip will have when their season comes around, both being inexperienced virgins)

Speaking of John and Francesca, and circling back to Ben and Sophie (intersecting storylines, see?): I think that seeing Ben going against the ton by marrying Sophie will benefit Fran in the long run, once her feelings for Michaela will become more clear.

All in all I have very high hopes for Part 2! I don't want to jinx it, but it looks like the screenwriters have finally found their groove 👀

[bluuieishere]

Til death do us part

[bigdramaquill]

Any Bridgerton blogs out there that are safe for fans of ALL couples? No trash talking about one couple to praise another?

Any recs or self-recs would be much appreciated, thanks!