Alex Garcia plays Thomas, a footman at the Abbey, who forges an invite to the Duke played by Darius Ferdynand. The forged letter calls for the Duke to make an appearance at the Abbey. Thomas shows the Duke to his room upon his arrival and helps to unpack his luggage. The Duke asks that Thomas wash his feet where Thomas confesses his love. The Duke tells him that they will never be together because of their stations in life. Thomas pleads to have the Duke in his arms again. The Duke obliges giving him one last night.