It all started when Lady Mary announced her pregnancy.
Flashback...
"I'm so thrilled to have another wee babe in the house," said Elsie Hughes the strict yet kind hearted housekeeper of Downton Abbey. "So am I," said Charles Carson the faithful butler of Downton Abbey.
Later that night...
She knew his knock better than anyone. He asked permission and of course she granted it.
"Mrs. Hughes we really need to talk." He was really about to do it. Tell Elsie Hughes he loved her.
"Alright." Now would be the perfect time to tell him that she was in love with him,Charles Carson.
Present day...
That was four and a half months ago and since then they have been secretly married. They figuired they had waited long enough. Now they lie there naked and tangled in each others arms.
Elsie quietly woke,put her robe on,and left note for Charles. They had two hours until they had to be awake but they had to keep everything a secret.
Charles awoke to find his bed empty and he knew why. He got up and got dressed and found a note that read...
Dearest Charles,
Last night was amazing. I'll see you at breakfast. I love you.
Love,
Your Elsie