A/N: I'm sorry I have not updated in a while. I have been very busy, but I will continue! There will be more conflict to come with the Wickams and Lady Catherine to anyone who was wondering. This is a mostly cheerful chapter that I think is rather cute. I hope you enjoy it! Btw, it is June for the anouncement dinner, and July when guests arrive. DON'T FORGET TO REVIEW!

Disclaimer: Please don't sue me! I think I forgot to put a disclaimer in my last chapter. Should I be admitting that? Ahhhhh, I must hide!

That evening at dinner, the table was more quiet than usual. Darcy and Elizabeth had agreed to tell the news to Georgiana at dinner, but neither of them knew exactly how to do so. Finally, Darcy decided to be the braver of the two.

"Sister, Elizabeth and I have some exciting news to inform you of." He was very hesitant with his words, contemplating how to tell his sister.

"Indeed?" Asked Georgiana, obviously curious.

"Yes," Elizabeth spoke up to Darcy's relief, "it seems we are to have a new arrival in the coming months."

"Who may that be?" Georgiana was not aware of the hints being given to her.

"Georgiana, I am expecting." Elizabeth smiled when Georgiana dropped her silverware in astonishment on her plate.

Blushing and grinning simultaneously, she quickly spoke, "That is indeed joyous news! When is the babe to be due?"

"December," said Mr. and Mrs. Darcy together.

Lizzie and Darcy were busy writing letters of news to the entire next day. Though some were not pleasant, many had an exciting air.

My sister Lydia,

Please read this letter. I know you may feel resentment towards me because of recent happenings. This is not unexpected, I assure you. My true reason for writing you is to inform you that Darcy and I are expecting a child. My dear sister, feel free to visit Pemberly anytime you shall wish. My only condition is you not bring your husband, for he is no longer welcome in our home. Surely you can understand such precautions. As you well know, our husbands' attitudes towards one another are not civil. You may choose not to write back if you wish not to, but I would gladly have you here after the baby is born. The baby is due in December. I feel this incredibly convenient for we shall be celebrating the holidays and the family will already be traveling. Always remember that I am your sister and will love you unconditionally.

Yours,

Elizabeth Darcy

Elizabeth was not entirely satisfied with the letter, but could not think of any better way of addressing Lydia. She discussed inviting Lydia to Pemeberly for the holidays with Darcy, and he agreed that she was welcome. She had assumed Mr. Wickam would not be allowed to step foot in their house again, understandably.

Aunt Catherine,

I feel it is my duty to inform you of a joyous event happening in my life. I must tell you I am not eager to write this letter, but my wife has convinced me to do so. We are expecting a child to be born in December. Neither do we expect a reply nor a visit. We simply wished to inform you.

Your nephew,

Fitzwilliam Darcy

Darcy wanted to give a cold air to the letter. In fact, just as the letter states, he hadn't wanted to write to his Aunt. Elizabeth had 'convinced' him (demanded is more accurate) to write a letter. He decided to write a happier note to his good friend, Charles.

Charles Bingley,

I realize we have been out of touch lately, but I have been very busy with business and personal affairs. I am writing to inform you that we are expecting a child due in December. I realize your wife has, in most likelihood, already informed you. I wish to extend an invitation to you and your wife to visit next month. My wife is writing a letter to Jane as I write, so be ready for your wife to already be informed.

Yours truly,

Fitzwilliam Darcy

Dear Jane,

I am happy say you and Charles are invited to stay with us next month until the child is born! Of course, the baby is due in December so you may stay for the holidays as well. I am so excited to see my dearest sister. I must ask; how are you? It feels as if I haven't written in an eternity. For that, Jane, I apologize. I have just been fitted for my new dresses and we need to make so many preparations. I feel exhausted even thinking about the coming months. I hope you are as eager to see me as I am you.

Love,

Lizzie

There was only one letter left to be written. It was to her family in Longbourn. Elizabeth wished not to inform her mother and other sisters of her condition, but wanted to invite her father to Pemberly to tell him the news. (Or rather show him.)

Dear Papa,

I wish for you to visit Pemberly. I miss you terribly. Next month Jane and Mr. Bingley are visiting and I thought you may want to visit with them. I do hope you come, for I have some great news to share with you once you arrive. You may inform the Bingleys of your decision and they shall write to inform us if they are to be received and you as well. I do hope you come, for you will enjoy this news thoroughly.

Love,

Lizzie

The next month past fairly quickly at Pemberly. Elizabeth was excited with the arrival of her sister, brother-in-law, and father. She had received a letter that stated all three were eager to visit the beautiful grounds of Pemberly and its inhabitants. Elizabeth was sitting in the parlor with Georgiana, barely able to sit still.

"Elizabeth, you should calm down." Georgiana spoke with concern for her sister.

"I cannot help it! I haven't seen Jane or my father since my marriage to your brother. Even more exciting, you finally are going to meet them both! You hardly made their acquaintance at the wedding."

Georgiana giggled at Elizabeth's anticipation. Darcy walked into the room, seeing Elizabeth in her excited state, and Georgiana amused by it.

Elizabeth got up and was watching through the window for any sign of Jane and Papa.

"Lizzie, watching through the window will make it worse." Darcy couldn't keep a smile from his face.

"Make what worse, exactly?"

"My dear, you have made it quite clear; you are excited. Now, I can occupy your thoughts with something else if I have to."

"I think that is quite impossible, brother. Elizabeth has been this way since early this morning."

"You don't need to tell me that! She woke up this way!"

"They have arrived!" Elizabeth was shaking with excitement. She began to run to the door, but upon passing Darcy he scooped her up in his arms.

"Elizabeth, you know you aren't supposed to run in your condition."

"Alright, put me down and I promise I won't run."

"I don't believe you." Darcy couldn't believe how cute she looked when she was excited. All he could do was smile at the woman he loved.

"Will you at least carry me to the door, please? If I do not see our guests the minute they walk in, you will not like the consequences."

"Is that a threat?"

"Yes." Elizabeth gave a smirk to her husband as he carried her to the front door.

Georgiana followed behind them anxious to meet Jane. As soon as Jane walked in the door, Darcy quickly set his wife down and she ran to Jane to embrace her.

"Oh my, look how you've grown, Lizzie!" Jane was referring to Elizabeth's stomach. Elizabeth blushed at the statement.

"Bingley, I haven't seen you for so long." Darcy shook Bingley's hand.

"I am very happy to be here. We should catch up for lost times." Bingley then turned his focus. "Miss Elizabeth, Miss Darcy."

Finally Mr. Bennet walked through the door. He stared at Lizzie for a moment before grinning at her and opening his arms for an embrace.

"Papa! I have missed you so!" She said with delight while embracing him.

"My dear Lizzie, I have missed you greatly as well. I see you are expecting. That is the wonderful news of which you wrote?"

"Yes, it is." Elizabeth was so excited to have her favorite family members in her company she could not stop smiling.

"Would you all enjoy a cup of tea after your journey?" Elizabeth offered.

"Of course, that is a splendid idea." Jane said while being led into the front parlor by Elizabeth, followed by the rest of the company.

As soon as everyone was situated in the parlor again, they began conversing immediately.

"So how far along are you Lizzie?" Jane was excited to see her sister, and especially excited to be an Aunt.

"5 months. Papa, are you excited to be a grandfather?"

"Indeed, very much so. I can almost picture your mother's reaction to your condition."

"I actually would prefer to surprise her when she visits in December. Everything will be hectic enough the coming months without Mama here to bring more chaos."

Mr. Bennet nodded in agreement. He was fully aware that Mrs. Bennet would make things harder on Lizzie of she were to come and 'help'.

The conversing went far into the evening, throughout dinner and such. The family and friends had been far from each other and all were delighted to reconnect. Darcy and Elizabeth decided to retire for the evening at around ten o' clock. Darcy escorted his wife up the stairs and to her bedchamber. After they prepared for bed, they snuggled close to one another.

"Fitzwilliam?"

"Yes, my dear."

"Are you at all afraid of becoming a father?"

Darcy paused for a moment, considering the question. "I would have to say it makes me uneasy at times, but for the most part I am delighted."

"Oh." She was rather hoping Darcy would be a little less secure to make her feel a bit more confident.

"Elizabeth, what is the matter?"

"Well, I am concerned. There are many things that can go wrong in the birthing process, and I fear I will be a mother much like my own."

Lizzie turned away from her husband to hide a tear silently rolling down her cheek.

"Elizabeth, look at me." Darcy knew his wife was distressed and wished to comfort her. She turned to face him, trying to brush away tears that would not stop falling. "My love, I am convinced you will be a splendid mother. You are nothing like that of your own. As for the birth, you know I will do everything in my power to ensure your safety." Truth be told, Darcy was absolutely terrified at the thought of Lizzie in so much agony, but would not let her know such worries.

She sniffed and snuggled closer to her husband, if possible. "Thank you, Fitzwilliam."

Darcy did not respond to her thanks. Instead, he rubbed her stomach and kissed her cheek.

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