Part V:

After they both stopped crying Cora took Edith to her room and sat down with her on her bed. She took a deep breath before speaking. "Now Edith I want to know everything. Including where Gregson is and does he know?" She asked sternly. Edith sighed. "He's married. His wife is insane and lives in an asylum. I knew this from the start but I couldn't help but fall in love with him. He went to Germany about a week before I suspected that I was pregnant. He was going to get a divorce there since insanity is not a legal reason for a divorce here in England." Edith answered honestly. Her voice grew softer and softer until she practically whispered the last part of her explanation. Cora sighed and took a deep breath. "Oh Edith! Why didn't you come to us? We could have helped you and Gregson." Edith sniffled. "I I was afraid you would hate me. I didn't want to cause scandal to the family just to be turned away when the baby came." She answered. Cora smiled at her daughter sadly. "Your father and I could never hate you." She reassured her.

Edith sighed. "You sound like Aunt Rosamund." She said. Cora lifted an eyebrow. "Rosamund? Does she know about this?" She asked her daughter. Edith nodded. "Please don't get angry with her I didn't want you to know. I made her promise not to tell." Cora sighed and nodded. "I'm disappointed Edith. In both of you. But I'm not angry. Now why don't you have a rest and I'll send your maid up later for tea. Alright?" Edith nodded and stood up to go to her room. Cora grabbed hger arm. "No dear. Rest here in my bed. No one will disturb you. I promise." Edith offered her thanks and a small smile before crawling into bed and slowly closing her eyes. Cora watched her fall asleep before leaving her bedroom.

Part VI:

Cora walked past the nursery and peeked inside. She smiled fondly as she saw Mary playing with little George and Sybbie. Mary saw her from the doorway and smiled motioning for her to enter. Once Sybbie saw her grandmother she ran to her and hugged her tight around the waist giggling with excitement. Cora bent down and ruffled her granddaughter's brown hair only to receive a little huff of annoyance and a twinkle in the little girl's eyes.

Sybbie released her grandmother to play with George and his tin soldiers. Mary looked at her mother with a curious expression etched on her face. "Mama? What was with you and Edith this morning?" She asked. Cora smiled sadly at her eldest daughter. "Your sister is going through a rough time right now. She needs our sympathy and love." She answered only to receive an exasperated look from Mary. "I gathered that mama. And with our previous conversation I figured something was wrong. But what is it? What is going on?" She asked getting impatient. Cora sighed. "It's your sister's secret to tell."

Cora answered before settling her eyes on George's crib. "He's almost grown out of it now hasn't he?" She asked. Mary nodded her head. "Yes. Nanny said that within a few months he'll be ready for a proper bed." Cora nodded. "Edith will be able to use it then." She said softly. Mary heard what she had said and frowned quizzically. "What do you mean? Has Gregson come back to propose?" Cora shook her head. "No Mary and you mustn't let Edith know you know. Let her tell you herself." She said as Mary began to realize what was really going on.

Mary couldn't believe what she was hearing. No. It couldn't be. Her sister didn't have it in her to sleep with a man she wasn't married to. It would explain the behavior though, she reasoned with herself. Mary didn't know what to say or how to react so she simply nodded her head slowly. She watched her niece and son play and began to imagine in so many months a new niece or even a nephew will be sleeping in this room. A new playmate for Sybbie and George. She began to realize that everything was about to change. Her sister needed her now more than ever. If only she could figure out a way to show and give her support to Edith without letting her know that she knew. Hopefully Edith will tell me soon, Mary thought.

(This the third chapter for Breakfast Woes. I'm not sure how much longer I'll make it. I have another chapter in the works but I'm not sure where this will end. Read and Review. Thanks! This takes place in the 4th season. I do not own Downton Abbey no matter how many stars I wish upon. It belongs to Julian Fellows.)