MODERN AU The death of his soon-to-be ex-wife brings Charles Carson and his daughter, Daisy, to coastal Maine. Elsie Hughes, nurse at Daisy's new school, is soon placed deep into the Carsons' lives. But can Charles, Elsie, and Daisy - and the small town of Misty Cove where they live - survive the aftermath of what's to come? New role for T. Barrow; stars almost entire DA cast.

Mr. Carson and Mrs. Hughes have something to get used to.

After splitting from Alexander, Jane has developed a strong relationship with Jess, but her burgeoning relationship with Lovejoy is teetering on the edge as she struggled to decide what she wants. Can Jess and a trip to Scotland bring them together? And what will happen when Jess meets Jane's mother and sister?

Modern AU. Christmas theme. Robert Crawley is the founder of Downton Academy, an exclusive, traditional, British-style boarding and day school in Chicago. Charles Carson is headmaster for boys, and Elsie Hughes is headmistress for girls.

The Carsons on their honymoon

Modern AU: Bookshop owner Charles and teacher Elsie are finally dating, sharing their first holiday together in Dubai after months building a relationship. Can they navigate their way through the demons of their past to find a way to stay together for the long haul?

The Carsons on their wedding night. S6 spoilers only if you kind of already know what you're looking for.

The wedding of Charles Carson to Elsie Hughes. Lots of feels. Pure fluff. Do I even need to write a description?

Modern AU: Charles and Elsie are married... to other people. They are part of three couples who are vacationing together in Acapulco. The circumstances change for them and so does their relationship. Based lightly on the 1960 film The Facts of Life.

After their engagement, all Mrs. Hughes wants is a kiss from Mr. Carson. But even she could not guess how much he wanted to kiss her back. This is Season 6 dreamland. UPDATE: The last chapter is up.

That day at the sea changed Elsie Hughes' life. Season 4 CS spoilers.

Mrs. Hughes uses some of the cuts in staffing the family has made to her advantage. I don't own any of the characters. Trust me if I did there would be a lot more Chelsie and a lot less of any of the upstairs characters (except the Dowager Countess because she priceless).

When the past catches up with the present, it isn't always easy to deal with its consequences. Alternate Universe fic, almost spoiler free, includes a very proper Butler and a very different role for the person we normally know as Housekeeper Elsie Hughes. Will often not be safe for work.

When tragedy befalls Anna, Mrs. Hughes comforts her with a tale of two lovers torn apart by a tragedy, fear and harsh social rules. After purging herself of her ghosts, Mrs. Hughes decides its time to rekindle a love burned out by sorrow before its to late.

Modern AU- Charles Carson is a law graduate who has worked in and for charitable foundations for years. He and Elsie Barnes met in Law school where she went on to practice law. Both find each other later in life, at a crossroads, and they rely on each other to decide which way to go next.

A collection of one-shots featuring Charles Carson and Elsie Hughes, using a set of prompts written by Kissman - one prompt for each letter of the alphabet. Some fluff and some angst. High angst updates will include a warning at the beginning of the chapter. A few chapters may include S5 spoilers, but there will ALWAYS be a spoiler warning at the top of the chapter.

Spoilers for season 5 including Christmas Special. Follows Carson and Hughes through their search for a cottage & explores the changes in their relationship.

Mrs. Hughes has been sure of her feelings for Mr. Carson for a very long time, but does he feel the same? (First of several large chunks of a story I have been working on for a few days. I am addicted to writing about these two. Is fairly tame, but will head into M Rating land in the second installment.)

A very naughty moment between our favorite couple. Follows series 5 Christmas episode ;) xo

Mrs. Hughes is awake early (or late, depending on how one considers it) and she comes across Mr. Carson asleep in his pantry. A holiday gift for theoofoof, contribution to the Chelsie Holiday Exchange.

Mr. Carson and Mrs. Hughes have been arguing non-stop. What happens when it finally comes to a head?

An accident by the lake, a locked pantry and some long overdue making-up. CarsonxHughes set a year or so post-Series 5.

UA beginning in early 1900's. Elsie Hughes married Joe Burns when she was 17. He was a tenant farmer for Lord Grantham, had made a good life for her and their son, Benjamin. When Joe and Ben travel to Bristol to sell crops, circumstances arise that bring Elsie and Charles Carson together for four days. It changes everything about them.

Mr Carson and Mrs Hughes are respected colleagues and friends. Could one special night change everything for the Butler and Housekeeper? Set during Series 5 and therefore will contain some spoilers x

Elsie loses part of her heart but finds something to help fill the void.

Charles Carson and Elsie Hughes work together for Downton Radio, where he has his own show and she is his producer/technician. They have worked together for a great number of years and their attraction is palpable - but will they get together? Modern AU - this story celebrates my fiftieth fic!

When will Mrs. Hughes' teasing go too far?

My imagined confrontation between Mrs. Hughes, Mr. Carson and Mr. Green.

Post S4, mild S5 speculation. Beginning with a garden party, Mr. Carson and Mrs. Hughes reflect on life and a job well done with the promise of more on the horizon. Together and apart, they learn how to navigate their feelings and places in the world as Downton ushers in a new era. This is the author's first Downton fic.

End of s4. Mrs Hughes, Mr Carson, the seaside, and what happens afterward.

Collaboration of kouw and deeedeee for KISSMAN'S BIRTHDAY! Mrs Hughes has some new underwear. Sexy sexy. NSFW.

The yearly cricket match is being played on a beautiful English summer's day and the status quo is suddenly completely overthrown. Rating subject to change.

Something is wrong with Mr. Carson.

After the season in London and the day at the sea, Carson and Hughes, notice a change in the tide. Upon returning to Downton Abbey, they begin to explore a side of their relationship that had once only filled their fantasies.

This is mainly a Charles Carson and Elsie Hughes story set during Series 5. However, Richard Clarkson will appear, as will Isobel Crawley to a lesser extent. As a ghost from Charles's past re-emerges, will he choose his past over his present? Does the Butler appreciate what he has here and now?

Chelsie. Post beach. Smut. Hidden and repressed desires...

Carson. Hughes. A bottle of vodka...

What if Mr. Carson and Mrs. Hughes had behaved differently during 3x3?

Mr Carson and Mrs Hughes are in Scotland with the family and the local village is holding a Ceilidh. Mrs Hughes wishes to attend but has no-one to accompany her. Can Mr Carson help?

Mr. Carson tells Mrs. Hughes that he's made the decision to leave Downton Abbey to work at Haxby Park for Lady Mary. Starts with his thoughts during and after that brief conversation, and continues beyond that evening. Story will go AU at some point as changes occur in the relationship between Mr. Carson and Mrs. Hughes. No S4 spoilers. Winner of a Highclere Award (2014).

After their retirement, Charles and Elsie experience a troubled period in their marriage. Will an unexpected situation in the bathroom lead to a reconciliation?

Charles finds Elsie with the children and learns something about himself that he hadn't realized which leads to his night ending in a way he hadn't even thought to wish or hope for. Written in response to the chelsie-anon Christmas prompt on tumblr.

Charles and Elsie discover something they both enjoy more than a good book.

Spoilers for season four! Mrs. Hughes can keep Anna's secret, but at what cost to herself? A dark look at what could happen when Mrs. Hughes gets a bit too protective.

What happens after the big fight... Contains SPOILERS for Series 4 Episode 1!

This is an AU story set during Series 4 and is largely a Chelsie story, following the relationship between Charles and Elsie. However Robert, particularly, plays a significant role in the story as an unlikely friendship develops, and to a lesser extent Cora. As both relationships face difficulties, a friendship offers much comfort.

Response to Chelsie-Anon prompt. Charles and Elsie's dinner at the Grantham Arms is interrupted by an old friend of Elsie's. Will this be the spark they need to finally confess their feelings to one another?

An AU version of what could have happened if Elsie Hughes had made different choices in her life. Winner of a Highclere Award

Charles. Elsie. Strawberries. Summer love...

A handsome Italian stranger finds his way to Downton. Will he also find a place in Elsie's heart?

Mr. Carson and Mrs. Hughes can no longer hide their passion for each other. Will one night change their whole lives?

Downton's attractive new Head Housemaid has set her sights on Mr. Carson. Is this the end for our favorite Butler and Housekeeper? Will have an M rating eventually ;)

Charles catches Elsie doing dishes and well...it leads to doing things in the strangest places...

Charles and Elsie both worry a lot, mainly about each other (characters: Charles Carson, Elsie Hughes, Thomas Barrow, Mary Crawley, Anna Bates, Alfred Nugent, Edith Crawley , Mrs Patmore, John Bates) rating has gone up for chapter 9, 10 ,11 and 17)

Disclaimer: I do not own these characters they belong to Julian Fellows Spoilers from Series 3, a family member has died, I explore how Mrs Hughes comforts Mr Carson through their pain.

This is my first Fan Fic, VERY passionate, emotional and racy, contains spoilers from Series 3. I explore what would have happened if Mrs Hughes had lied to Mrs Patmore about her lump being benign and how in Mr Carson's utter frustration for the illness ignites a passion that neither of them can resist. MK Disclaimer: These are Julian Fellow's Characters, I have not created them

Elsie has always been a bit more receiving of the new ways and things than Charles. This go round it's not a toaster that gets him riled up...and this time he might just been more accepting.

They grow from lust to love. Rated M for a reason and I am not talking violence...

A party, a night off, Mrs. Hughes having dreams and a very romantic buttler.

The awkward moment when you're trapped inside Mrs Hughes's wardrobe. A little crack fic, with some fluff and some smut. April 2012 - New Epilogue Uploaded

Mr. Carson and Mrs. Hughes have a frank discussion about the staff and themselves.

My response to the St. Patrick's Day challenge. Crack fic. Silly. PWP

Drunken women and an uncooperative butler lead the Crawleys to wonder if their mistletoe is broken or if it's just them.

Someone from Mrs. Hughes' past invites her for a drink, but Mr. Carson isn't so keen on the idea. A trip to the village, a bottle of Scotch, and a glimpse into Elsie's past make for an enlightening evening for everyone.

An AU Modern, songfic, PWP. Based on a challenge with Batwings79. Elsie helps Charles out with his phone. Fluffy McFluff Fluff.

Elsie Hughes has gone to a great deal of trouble to orchestrate a surprise for someone who means more to her than even he realizes. Where will her efforts lead them?

A little game of hide and seek for a certain brooch. Extreme fluff.