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New Year's Eve by
RhondaStar reviews
A modern Chelsie AU. Charles runs a high-class domestic service company; he is smart, successful and single. He reluctantly attends his friend Robert's New Year's Eve party, but things look up when he bumps into property developer Elsie Hughes on the doorstep...
Downton Abbey - Rated: M - English - Romance/Drama - Chapters: 51 - Words: 423,655 - Reviews: 1366 - Favs: 78 - Follows: 103 - Updated: 7/31 - Published: 1/1/2016 - C. Carson, E. Hughes
Downton Academy: A Sequel by
chelsie fan reviews
Follow-up to Downton Academy. Modern AU. Charles Carson and Elsie Hughes are the newly engaged headmaster and headmistress of Downton Academy, a private school founded and owned by Robert Crawley. Now that our favorite characters have finally gotten together, what's in store? Engagement, wedding, honeymoon, and beyond!
Downton Abbey - Rated: T - English - Romance/Friendship - Chapters: 18 - Words: 51,285 - Reviews: 375 - Favs: 26 - Follows: 34 - Updated: 12/29/2018 - Published: 3/2/2016 - C. Carson, E. Hughes
After the Fall by
ChelsieSouloftheAbbey reviews
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.
Downton Abbey - Rated: M - English - Romance/Family - Chapters: 59 - Words: 320,667 - Reviews: 1717 - Favs: 80 - Follows: 87 - Updated: 9/16/2018 - Published: 11/24/2015 - [C. Carson, E. Hughes] Thomas, Daisy - Complete
A Brave New World by
LisaDouglas reviews
Because no one ever knows where the future of Downton really lies. Cobert's son falls in love with Chelsie's daughter and ignites a class war at the estate. Set at various times from 1896-1945. Mostly Chelsie.
Downton Abbey - Rated: T - English - Chapters: 49 - Words: 193,120 - Reviews: 352 - Favs: 59 - Follows: 88 - Updated: 5/21/2017 - Published: 5/26/2015 - [E. Hughes, C. Carson] [Robert C., Cora C.]
The Little Bits In Between by
PracticallyPerfectJulie reviews
A selection of little moments between Charlie and Elsie (!) from the proposal at the end of the Season 5 Christmas Special and onwards. It does contain lots of season 6 spoilers. Hope you like it! :) UPDATED! Includes some post finale moments now too! The latest, a reunion with Miss O' Brien. *oooh*
Downton Abbey - Rated: T - English - Romance/Drama - Chapters: 15 - Words: 37,928 - Reviews: 79 - Favs: 15 - Follows: 26 - Updated: 8/21/2016 - Published: 12/27/2015 - C. Carson, E. Hughes
Charlie and Elsie by
GeordieLass reviews
A continuation of Series 6, following the finale episode. How will Mr and Mrs Carson cope with the their new and 'different life? A happy, hopefully in character, fic focusing on our beloved Charlie and Elsie as they look to the future, as well as some background stories on other characters. Spoilers from Series 6 throughout. Hope you enjoy x
Downton Abbey - Rated: T - English - Romance/Drama - Chapters: 50 - Words: 79,272 - Reviews: 1322 - Favs: 53 - Follows: 79 - Updated: 7/31/2016 - Published: 12/28/2015 - C. Carson, E. Hughes
My Girl by
kak00094 reviews
Charles and Elsie have a visitor at the Abbey. Set with series 5 characters, but lets just pretend Charles and Elsie are a tad younger.
Downton Abbey - Rated: K+ - English - Family/Drama - Chapters: 29 - Words: 80,307 - Reviews: 215 - Favs: 35 - Follows: 69 - Updated: 7/11/2016 - Published: 7/9/2015 - C. Carson, E. Hughes
Getting Married by
Edward Carson reviews
Mr. Carson and Mrs. Hughes find out that getting married is a lot more complicated than a proposal and an acceptance. This story charts their progress through the obstacle course between engagement and wedding breakfast. Mr. Carson and Mrs. Hughes feature prominently, but the story is told from the perspectives of different characters. Canon in spirit, with much original material.
Downton Abbey - Rated: K+ - English - Romance/Friendship - Chapters: 19 - Words: 70,092 - Reviews: 198 - Favs: 31 - Follows: 38 - Updated: 7/9/2016 - Published: 5/24/2016 - C. Carson, E. Hughes - Complete
Stuff and Nonsense by
Chelsie Dagger reviews
A random collection of my silly thoughts- This will include Stuff that may be decidedly OOC and Nonsense that is borderline crackfic. Could be a drabble or a poem or a fortune cookie, who knows what will happen? Certainly not me;) Mostly Chelsie but others too.
Downton Abbey - Rated: K+ - English - Humor/Parody - Chapters: 22 - Words: 26,831 - Reviews: 263 - Favs: 25 - Follows: 25 - Updated: 5/4/2016 - Published: 10/21/2013 - [C. Carson, E. Hughes] Thomas, Robert C.
Disagreements by
Edward Carson reviews
They may love each other very much, but Charlie Carson and Elsie Hughes/Carson have always had their disagreements and this isn't going to change. This is a series of vignettes exploring how their changing circumstances affect what they disagree about and how they negotiate those disagreements: what to call each other, Mr. Green, Lady Mary, intimacy, cooking!, and Becky.
Downton Abbey - Rated: K - English - Hurt/Comfort/Romance - Chapters: 8 - Words: 31,421 - Reviews: 87 - Favs: 24 - Follows: 39 - Updated: 4/24/2016 - Published: 8/21/2015 - C. Carson, E. Hughes
Expect The Unexpected by
LisaDouglas reviews
Mrs. Hughes discovers retirement might be far different from what they'd planned. First Downton fic.
Downton Abbey - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 8 - Words: 21,522 - Reviews: 101 - Favs: 25 - Follows: 63 - Updated: 4/9/2016 - Published: 5/13/2015 - Isobel C., C. Carson, E. Hughes
Second Chances by
evitamockingbird reviews
In 4x2, Mr. Grigg asks Mr. Carson "why did you never ask about Alice when we last met, before the War?" What might have happened if Mr. Carson HAD asked Charles Grigg about Alice the first time Grigg came to Downton? This story answers that question. AU Chelsie.
Downton Abbey - Rated: T - English - Romance/Drama - Chapters: 54 - Words: 97,406 - Reviews: 801 - Favs: 40 - Follows: 79 - Updated: 4/2/2016 - Published: 4/19/2015 - [E. Hughes, C. Carson] - Complete
Why She Went by
Missy Tea reviews
Its three years later. She walked away, and left a hole inside his heart. He can't breath without her. Will he find his missing part again? Sequel to 'Ask Me To Stay'
Downton Abbey - Rated: T - English - Romance/Angst - Chapters: 8 - Words: 12,649 - Reviews: 77 - Favs: 12 - Follows: 26 - Updated: 3/23/2016 - Published: 1/11/2016 - Robert C., C. Carson, E. Hughes, Mrs Patmore - Complete
Wedded and bedded by
kouw reviews
That first night together is met with no small amount of trepidation
Downton Abbey - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 6 - Words: 7,506 - Reviews: 175 - Favs: 62 - Follows: 63 - Updated: 2/8/2016 - Published: 1/6/2016 - [C. Carson, E. Hughes] - Complete
One True Thing by
YellowBrickQueen reviews
After years of searching for the right man, Elsie Hughes never imagined he'd come to her. Charles Carson is the ideal man in her eyes, but will Elsie accept as she is? All her faults, All her merits, and one life changing secret. Modern AU.
Downton Abbey - Rated: T - English - Family/Mystery - Chapters: 2 - Words: 8,167 - Reviews: 28 - Favs: 8 - Follows: 34 - Updated: 1/7/2016 - Published: 1/4/2016 - C. Carson, E. Hughes, Mrs Patmore
Keep Me Steady by
Hogwarts Duo reviews
Charles Carson is facing an uncertain future. It's up to his wife, Elsie Hughes Carson, to keep him steady! Spoilers for Series 6!
Downton Abbey - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,769 - Reviews: 28 - Favs: 13 - Follows: 11 - Published: 1/7/2016 - C. Carson, E. Hughes
Adagio by
beckyhughes reviews
A one-shot for TheLadyChelsieofDownton on tumblr! Per her request for a Modern AU Chelsie ficlet wherein they are young enough to have a babyyyy! Also, other than medicine, the only other universe I know enough to write is the dance world. So ballet references abound!
Downton Abbey - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 2 - Words: 13,543 - Reviews: 26 - Favs: 19 - Follows: 16 - Updated: 12/31/2015 - Published: 9/19/2015 - C. Carson, E. Hughes, Mrs Patmore - Complete
Quiet Moments by
theoofoof reviews
A collection of stand alone missing moments/post-eps for series 6. How do the episodes continue for our beloved Chelsie? Christmas Special chapter added.
Downton Abbey - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 7 - Words: 14,429 - Reviews: 97 - Favs: 25 - Follows: 23 - Updated: 12/31/2015 - Published: 9/27/2015 - [E. Hughes, C. Carson] - Complete
Whatever the Circumstance by
theoofoof reviews
Charles Carson and Elsie Hughes work together at Crawley's Wine Merchants - he is head buyer, she is client manager. They've worked together for ten years and are close friends. Deep down both would like to be something more but it's not that simple... or is it? Modern AU. Chelsie.
Downton Abbey - Rated: T - English - Romance/Drama - Chapters: 25 - Words: 38,518 - Reviews: 447 - Favs: 41 - Follows: 82 - Updated: 11/30/2015 - Published: 3/8/2015 - [C. Carson, E. Hughes] Mrs Patmore, Anna S. - Complete
The First Morning by
Mistressdickens reviews
The first morning of the Carsons lives together. A story inspired by a random thought on the London Underground that Charles never actually knew where the cancer Elsie (didn't) have actually was. This is what my romance addled brain produced to answer that thought.
Downton Abbey - Rated: T - English - Romance/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 1 - Words: 5,203 - Reviews: 29 - Favs: 23 - Follows: 11 - Published: 11/17/2015 - C. Carson, E. Hughes - Complete
Hughson A-Z: Please by
deeedeee reviews
Exceedingly NSFW, but lovingly so. Please as a verb and please as a plea... Carson wedding night awkwardness turns amorous. Spoilerlerrrt? 6.3 because of their honeymoon location and her dress, I suppose.
Downton Abbey - Rated: M - English - Romance - Chapters: 2 - Words: 12,611 - Reviews: 35 - Favs: 39 - Follows: 18 - Published: 11/3/2015 - C. Carson, E. Hughes - Complete
If you want me by
Mrs.Dickens713 reviews
A series of drabbles pertaining to the upcoming wedding/wedding night of Mr. Carson and Mrs. Hughes. A vain attempt to retrieve some small portion of my life back. M rating for...who am I kidding?
Downton Abbey - Rated: M - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 25 - Words: 9,115 - Reviews: 233 - Favs: 32 - Follows: 44 - Updated: 10/30/2015 - Published: 9/29/2015 - C. Carson
The Butler Takes His Wife by
goringthatgong reviews
Heigh ho the derry-oh! The Carsons are on their honeymoon. NSFW, I repeat NSFW
Downton Abbey - Rated: M - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 8 - Words: 27,907 - Reviews: 60 - Favs: 26 - Follows: 36 - Updated: 10/19/2015 - Published: 9/15/2015 - C. Carson, E. Hughes - Complete
Mrs Carson's Musings by
CJaxa reviews
SPOILERS - Mrs. Carson reflects on her name and the many ways it's been said since her wedding. One-shot.
Downton Abbey - Rated: T - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,565 - Reviews: 17 - Favs: 6 - Follows: 1 - Published: 10/16/2015 - [C. Carson, E. Hughes]
Cuddle up by
kouw reviews
The Carsons on their honymoon
Downton Abbey - Rated: M - English - Romance - Chapters: 3 - Words: 4,075 - Reviews: 87 - Favs: 43 - Follows: 48 - Updated: 10/13/2015 - Published: 10/7/2015 - [C. Carson, E. Hughes] - Complete
With My Body I Thee Worship by
mont-blank reviews
The Carsons on their wedding night. S6 spoilers only if you kind of already know what you're looking for.
Downton Abbey - Rated: M - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,996 - Reviews: 14 - Favs: 22 - Follows: 10 - Published: 10/5/2015 - C. Carson, E. Hughes
With No Uncertainty by
PercySnail reviews
Simply put - a wedding night fic.
Downton Abbey - Rated: M - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,441 - Reviews: 12 - Favs: 5 - Follows: 4 - Published: 9/29/2015 - C. Carson, E. Hughes - Complete
Cohabitation by
RhondaStar reviews
Spoilers for season 5 including Christmas Special. Follows Carson and Hughes through their search for a cottage & explores the changes in their relationship.
Downton Abbey - Rated: M - English - Romance/Drama - Chapters: 1 - Words: 9,306 - Reviews: 28 - Favs: 69 - Follows: 14 - Published: 12/30/2014 - C. Carson, E. Hughes - Complete
Four Days by
LordGranthamsGirl reviews
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.
Downton Abbey - Rated: M - English - Romance/Angst - Chapters: 33 - Words: 45,220 - Reviews: 284 - Favs: 30 - Follows: 40 - Updated: 11/22/2014 - Published: 8/4/2014 - C. Carson, E. Hughes - Complete
My Blue Heaven by
Bremol reviews
Elsie and Charles have been friends since they were young. Their lives have always been entwined, from their marriages to their successes. Will something happen to make them realize that they love each other? That it was always supposed to be them as a couple? Modern AU.
Downton Abbey - Rated: M - English - Romance/Friendship - Chapters: 22 - Words: 32,709 - Reviews: 229 - Favs: 42 - Follows: 54 - Updated: 9/20/2014 - Published: 11/9/2013 - [C. Carson, E. Hughes] [Isobel C., Dr. Clarkson] - Complete