As the second half ofBridgertonSeason 3 approaches, the events of Part 1 might already seem distant.

Heres what to remember forBridgertonSeason 3 Part 2.

Hannah Dodds Francesca makes her debut in more ways than one.

Nicola Coughlan as Penelope Featherington in “Bridgerton”

Nicola Coughlan as Penelope FeatheringtonNetflix

Colin Bridgerton also returns home from his travels with a major glow-up.

Penelope Featherington has again taken to her escritoire to write Lady Whistledowns missives.

She witnesses Colins homecoming from afar.

“Proper theatre actors” Paul Mescal,Letitia Wright, Monica Barbaro and Nicola Coughlan headed to London’s National Theatre

Hannah Dodd as Francesca BridgertonLiam Daniel/Netflix

Phoebe Dynevors Daphne was named the first Diamond by Lady Whistledown in Season 1.

Prudence got married at some point between Seasons 2 and 3 to Mr. Harry Dankworth (James Phoon).

Philipa is with Albion Finch (Lorn Macdonald).

Colin asks Eloise what happened, and she merely declares that they grew apart.

Francesca gets overwhelmed as she feels poked and prodded by potential suitors at Lady Danburys ball.

Penelope also has a difficult time speaking with the men in attendance.

The two share a cute moment on the wall as they bond over attracting notice.

She bids him goodnight.

She immediately regrets it.

Penelope wraps the cut in one of their first flirtatious moments.

Varley, the Featherington housekeeper, brews Prudence and Philippa a strange-smelling potion to increase their fertility.

The concoction makes them both nauseous.

The main event of the third episode involves the launch of a hot air balloon with aeronaut Mr. Hawkins.

Episode 4 Old Friends

Lord Debling brings Penelope a plant so that she can enjoy nature from her windowsill.

He bonds with Violet over her late love match, something he has not yet experienced.

He withdraws from their conversation.

At the hot air balloon show, Will Mondrich was invited to join the hunt.

A man attending the establishment informs him of this after Will mentions the hunt.

He does not wish to do so, while Alice thinks it might be for the best.

Encouraged by Lady Whistledowns praise of Francesca as the Queens Sparkler, Charlotte arranges to host another evening party.

Alice attends and stands on the platform alongside Lady Danbury because Will did not attend the event.

The Queen and Brimsley freak out that she refused to drink the lemonade!

Lord Debling tells Penelope that he knows she has feelings for Colin, and he abandons the proposal.

Part 1 of Season 3 ends on theultimate cliffhangerof Colin proposing marriage to Penelope!