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Here Comes The Sun
Post-The Romans arc. What if there'd been a bit more time between that adventure and the next? In the middle of the night Barbara and Ian share a moment that changes everything and nothing between them.Doctor Who, K+, English, Hurt/Comfort & Romance, words: 2k+, favs: 1, 9/8/2023, [Barbara W., Ian C.]
1Strike Up The Band »
Five alternative ways that Bernie and Serena might find themselves kissing in the Hospital. There may be spoilers!Holby City, K+, English, Romance, chapters: 2, words: 2k+, favs: 4, follows: 8, updated: 8/28/2016 published: 8/24/2016, [Bernie W., Serena C.]
1 Small Difference
Just a little tag to Serena's dream weekend away, as mentioned in Tug Of Love. Angus didn't fancy it, but Bernie is different…Holby City, K+, English, Romance, words: 1k+, favs: 2, 8/23/2016, [Bernie W., Serena C.]
780Stubborn Love »
Modern AU: When Professor Hughes decides she's had enough of being alone and waiting hopelessly for her dear friend to fall in love with her, she sets into motion a chain of events Professor Carson might not be ready for. With Elsie embracing a new 'live a little' attitude, the Downton University faculty will never be the same again but could Charles really lose the woman he loves?Downton Abbey, K, English, Romance & Drama, chapters: 39, words: 64k+, favs: 52, follows: 111, updated: 7/3/2016 published: 1/3/2015, [E. Hughes, C. Carson]
176As Requested »
A collection of Downton Abbey prompt responses, mostly Chelsie. There will be some spoilers for the latest series/special. Rating will only apply to some responses.Downton Abbey, M, English, Romance & Friendship, chapters: 26, words: 35k+, favs: 27, follows: 34, updated: 9/5/2015 published: 11/8/2014, [E. Hughes, C. Carson]
18 The Marriage Of Equals
In which the family takes an interest in Mr Carson's wedding plans, the Dowager brings up a surprising point about tradition and Mr Carson questions the knobbliness of his knees - amongst other things.Downton Abbey, K+, English, Romance, words: 3k+, favs: 16, follows: 5, 8/30/2015, [E. Hughes, C. Carson] Violet C.
15 Loaded From The Start
Pre-Stubborn Love oneshot. Because our favourite Professors had to meet somehow.Downton Abbey, K, English, words: 1k+, favs: 6, follows: 1, 4/24/2015, E. Hughes, C. Carson
15 Hogwarts, A History
No one's surprised when she's sorted into Slytherin. No one's surprised and no one expected it because no one knows her well enough to expect anything. She's normal – muggleborn – and the only reason anyone might have to recognise her name is that in her shock at seeing her first letter-delivering owl, she set her Hogwarts letter alight and had to be sent a second one.Downton Abbey, K+, English, Drama & Fantasy, words: 3k+, favs: 15, follows: 3, 4/18/2015, [E. Hughes, C. Carson]
252Beyond A Doubt »
Sequel to Beyond The Sea. The early days of married life for our reunited sweethearts. Story told as a series of connected 'first time' drabbles.Downton Abbey, M, English, Romance, chapters: 25, words: 18k+, favs: 27, follows: 47, updated: 1/27/2015 published: 10/11/2014, [E. Hughes, C. Carson]
40 Lady Elizabeth »
A selection of 'what could be's for Lady Elizabeth and Carson the Butler of my Five Names universe. Unconnected little wrap-ups for their story. Some may be NSFW. No spoilers.Downton Abbey, M, English, Romance & Angst, chapters: 4, words: 11k+, favs: 19, follows: 11, updated: 1/2/2015 published: 12/30/2014, [E. Hughes, C. Carson]
65Five Christmases Mrs Hughes Hasn't Had And One She Has »
Another glimpse into the lives Mrs Hughes could have had, this time with visits to Christmases past, present and future. (Sequel to Five Names)Downton Abbey, T, English, Romance & Friendship, chapters: 6, words: 10k+, favs: 5, follows: 15, updated: 12/30/2014 published: 12/12/2014, [E. Hughes, C. Carson]
15 The Glass Angel
My Chelsie Holiday Exchange gift for silouettedswallow o tumblr. Christmas Eve night, Mr Carson and Mrs Hughes fall victim to a little Christmas magic and discover that sometimes, it's just meant to be.Downton Abbey, K+, English, Romance & Family, words: 6k+, favs: 8, follows: 2, 12/26/2014, [E. Hughes, C. Carson]
18 Jack Frost Nipping At Your Nose
An accident by the lake, a locked pantry and some long overdue making-up. CarsonxHughes set a year or so post-Series 5.Downton Abbey, T, English, Romance & Hurt/Comfort, words: 2k+, favs: 24, follows: 4, 12/7/2014, [E. Hughes, C. Carson]
27 One Hundred Days To Say 'I Love You'
Or: Mr Carson realises that he is no longer happy to simply be Mrs Hughes' friend and sets out to show her how he feels; life happens along the way. Set between The London Season and the start of Series 5.Downton Abbey, K+, English, Romance & Friendship, words: 8k+, favs: 31, follows: 4, 11/13/2014, [E. Hughes, C. Carson]
24 Attending The Spaces Between
*Spoilers for series 5*. Picks up after/during episode 7. Mrs Hughes wonders at the implications of Mr Carson's suggestion of a 'business venture' and together they take an afternoon in the village to look at potential investments.Downton Abbey, K+, English, Romance & Friendship, words: 4k+, favs: 24, follows: 5, 11/4/2014, [E. Hughes, C. Carson]
113 Five Names Mrs Hughes Hasn't Had And One She Has »
Please see title. Ultimately five standalones positing what the world (and the chelsie relationship) would look like if Mrs Hughes was *not* Mrs Hughes, and one showing what it is/could be in canon.Downton Abbey, T, English, Romance & Friendship, chapters: 7, words: 15k+, favs: 17, follows: 22, updated: 10/31/2014 published: 10/20/2014, [E. Hughes, C. Carson]
14 The Travelling Soldier
Beyond The Sea 'verse. Mr and Mrs Carson share a few moments before Charles leaves Downton for the Season.Downton Abbey, K, English, Romance, words: 586, favs: 5, follows: 2, 10/11/2014, [E. Hughes, C. Carson]
44 Haunted »
*Spoilers for Season 5* Mrs Hughes gives Lady Edith something back that survived the fire and feels the winds of change settling around the house. Perhaps Mr Carson can lend her a steadying hand.Downton Abbey, K, English, Hurt/Comfort, chapters: 3, words: 4k+, favs: 22, follows: 7, updated: 10/9/2014 published: 10/7/2014, [E. Hughes, C. Carson] Edith C.
5 After Life
Post Judgement Day AU. Jenny and Gibbs and a few moments in their life together.NCIS, T, English, Romance, words: 3k+, favs: 13, follows: 2, 10/7/2014, [Jenny Shepard, Leroy Jethro Gibbs]
9 Never Grow Up
A little ficlet set in the same universe as Beyond The Sea. In the middle of the night, Head Housemaid Elsie Hughes stumbles on an unexpected guest in the Butler's pantry and a tradition is born.Downton Abbey, K, English, Hurt/Comfort & Friendship, words: 1k+, favs: 5, follows: 1, 10/3/2014, Mary C., E. Hughes