They've never spoken but their paths cross every day... can you really love at first sight?

AU. John Bates' only way to divorce his wife and keep his company is to prove she is having an affair. Anna Smith of Carson's Private Investigators goes undercover on the case. What starts out as an infidelity investigation becomes much more and when John finds himself in serious trouble, Anna's skills and heart are put to the test.

After the house party Anna and Bates are finally moving on. They're happy and rebuilding their life together. That is until Lady Mary shares the news of Green's death. Will Anna be able to overcome her suspicions about her husband's involvement or will they force the couple apart? Will it be too late to say I'm sorry? Trigger and spoiler warning for S4.

Modern A/U John Bates is an international acting sensation who has just bought a vacation home in St. Andrews. Anna Smith is a grad student at St. Andrews University. When John hires Anna as his house sitter will the two of them finally find forever?

Bates and Anna couldn't have known where that first handshake would lead them: short vignettes covering on- and off-screen scenes in their romance.

Modern AU. John Bates, finally having called things off with his on-again-off-again girlfriend Vera, has been working at Grantham Books for a few months when he first meets Anna, a captivating young graphic designer who is everything he isn't. Primarily Anna/Bates, but with cameos from most of our faves.