Yay! Okay this is a Downton Abbey story. All character apply Thomas is the main focus. It is set after the end of season 2. In this story O'Brian does not leave the Abbey and Mathew did not die. I own none of the Characters or things in this story. Enjoy-
Carson had just let Doctor Clarkson in from the main doors and was leading him to the library where Lord Grantham. "Doctor Clarkson your Lordship." said Carson with a slight bow. "Ah, Lord Grantham, thank you for seeing me here." said Clarkson while he shook hands with Lord Grantham. "What is it that you wanted to talk to me about Doctor Clarkson?" asked The Earl. "It is one of importance your Lordship. You see, two days ago I received patient. She was badly injured, I just found out today her father, who is her only family she has, had been abusing her. I was planning on sending her home tomorrow but know as you realize I can't possibly do that. She has no place to stay and is only seventeen years old. She needs care, her wounds are rather bad. You are the only person I could think of talking to about what to do with her." stated the Doctor. "I see what you mean that is a matter of impotence, Doctor Clarkson. If her father were not alive you should of course send her to an orphanage, but as that he is not that does complicate matters. Will she be unable to care for herself for long?" questioned Lord Grantham? "For at least two weeks." said the Doctor grimly. "I have an idea Clarkson; she could stay here for the time that is necessary for her recovery. After that we could discuss the options of where she could stay." said The Earl. "If you are willing to do that it would be much easier for me your Lordship" said Clarkson gratefully. "Of course Clarkson, we must take care of our children." said Lord Grantham. "Indeed we must you Lordship, I will have her medical file sent over in a telegraph later this evening." said the Doctor. "Very well Clarkson she will becoming tomorrow or tonight?" inquired the Earl. "Tomorrow morning will be fine, it is alright with you." said Clarkson. "Yes that is fine with me." Carson led the Doctor to the door and then headed back to the library. "Your Lordship do you wish to speak to me?" asked the Butler, well knowing that the Earl did. "Yes I do Carson come in. I assume you herd the plan for tomorrow." said the Earl. "Yes your Lordship I did." said Carson. "We may have to put her in the upstairs wing on the east side of the house." said his Lordship. "That sounds like a sound plan me' Lordship." stated Carson. "Very well then, as long as you approve we can make preparations for her stay." said the Earl. "I agree with all aspects of you plan your Lordship and will make a room ready for our guest." said Carson. He headed back downstairs, thinking to himself that he would tell everyone after the family upstairs had eaten, (he would tell Mrs. Hughes right away, and he told her everything straight away.)
At the dinner table everyone was rather shocked at the news Robert had just told them about their guest who would be staying with them for a while. "Will we have to talk to her?" asked Edith in a rather snotty voice. "Only if you wish to." said Robert finishing his crepe suzette. "Please understand that we are doing a very kind thing. I expect you to behave well." Robert looked pointedly at Edith while he said this. The evening wore on and everyone upstairs ended up going to their rooms and going to bed.
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