Reeling from the loss of his wife, Patrick Turner moves back to the same poor quarter of the city where he was born. Though he's determined to make a new life for himself and his son, nothing could have prepared him for what he discovers when he arrives. An alternate take on Patrick and Shelagh's story, with a few new twists and turns along the way.

Sometimes our healing isn't at all what we thought it would be. Sometimes it goes much deeper. Will John experience an unexpected healing? Modern A/U

Picard fell right into Shinzon's trap, and he took the rest of his crew with him. (This is just me screaming about Troi's storyline in Nemesis, don't mind me).

It's opening time at the Crown anyone fancy a swift one, it's my round. Call the midwife AU,your OTP's and fandom favourites with a twist (of lemon) Turnadette and just about everyone else you can think of, all are welcome at the Crown. YOU CAN LISTEN TO THE CROWN JUKEBOX ON THE SPOTIFY PLAYLIST: THE CROWN JEWELS JUKEBOX

In case the immensely creative title didn't give it away - this is a modern au following the beloved fake dating trope featuring Turnadette of Call the Midwife.

Things hadn't always been so sour between them. There had been so many happy memories such as their wedding day and when their only child Isla was born. But now things are terrible and Shelagh Thomson feels trapped. After moving from Scotland to Poplar she had hoped things would go back to the way they once were, but that wasn't the case. And now...now she is impatient to be free.

Just a thought I have going around in my head. Not sure how long this will be but leave some suggestions for storylines in the reviews.

Being at the Mother House brings out interesting feelings for Patrick and Shelagh.

Shelagh is more than ready to start her new life as Mrs Turner, but there is one part that worries her a little, since she wants to please Patrick always: what happens between men and women in the bedroom. However, she reasons that lovemaking is a skill just like any other, and can be taught. And so Patrick comes up with several lessons for her with plenty of real-life practice.

After going through a bitter divorce, the last thing John Bates is looking for is love. Upon arriving back in Downton to work with his old friend, Robert Crawley, John meets and falls for a lovely waitress named, Anna Smith. Anna is a single mother trying to escape and forget a troubled past. Will the two finally find the happy ending they are both searching for?

The full-fic of Prompt 21 "Stay with Me." Takes place early season 6 after a tragic delivery. TW: violence, blood, death. Promise of a happy ending, though!

Valerie Dyer prides herself on doing the right thing, that's how she finds herself stood outside the Turner's flat with a potted plant and an apology speech planned. A Shelagh and Valerie friendship fic with a sprinkling of Turnadette.

Takes place during season 7, episode 1. Patrick shares his thoughts with Shelagh after counseling Mr Gelin on his wife's expected passing.

Shelagh Mannion, aid worker for Nonnatus Mission in Moshi, Tanzania and Patrick Turner, director of a research programme, have been working in the same field for five years. Only recently things are beginning to change and both feel they are at a crossroads of life.

Nights in a colonial climate can get quite hot, and not just when there's a fire.

Timothy just wants to go to the Mother's Day Luncheon. Shimothy fluff!

50 one-shots of Turnadette based on a list of tumblr OTP prompts! Stories will range from K-T, possibly with the occasional M. Enjoy!

1958 – the year that we first saw the peace sign, Private Elvis Presley had reported for duty, the hula hoop was invented, and the birth of Prince had taken place in Minnesota; it was also the witness of a growing love between two vastly different and lonely people.

Anna Smith and John Bates have been friends since childhood. As they both leave to attend university their futures threaten pull them in separate directions. But will a wild night redefine their relationship?

AU: Anna Smith finds herself in a predicament when her boyfriend, Graeme Bates, introduces her to his brother, John, who comes from London to Yorkshire for the funeral of Violet Crawley. It's not an easy ride for any but true colours begin to shine through. Characters, except Graeme and Figg, belong to Julian Fellowes. All reviews welcomed and appreciated.

Anna's work brings her to the Lonestar State. Will she find more then just southern hospitality?

Because the end of Series 2 wasn't heartbreaking enough, a rewrite of 2.8-S4CS which extends Patrick and Shelagh's emotional roller coaster. Rated T for themes (a bit darker than the show is), but I promise a happy ending. COMPLETE, COMPLETE (with 2 extra chapters from the original draft)

AU - Shelagh was an incredible nurse/midwife but was in a terrible loveless marriage. Can she find her way to happiness - whatever/whomever that may be?

Bad things happen, even to nuns. Sometimes they need a saviour that is right here on Earth. AU Turnadette - Set mid Series 2. TW: Mentions of assault

Modern A/U. Different circumstances bring John Bates and Anna Smith to Seattle, Washington. But what if Anna is the one with the secret? Rating will go up as the story progresses.

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.

Sister Bernadette x Doctor Turner. AU

ShelaghxPatrick. Summary to follow

Modern AU. John Bates, an eclectic Artist and Dr. Anna Bates, a controlling surgeon meet on Christmas Eve while waiting for news about loved ones in the hospital. They are quickly captivated by one another's kindness and caring ways, but will their polar opposite lives prove to be too much chaos for a chance at real love?

Modern AU. The beginning of an affair of convenience and understanding. Anna Smith and John Bates are professionals who live on opposite sides of the globe. When they meet at a conference, things get personal too quickly, and they have to deal with the consequences of a seemingly casual relationship that neither of them was looking for. Prequel to So Long, Lonesome.

AU from Shelagh leaving the Order. What if Shelagh had joined the Nonnatuns in their vigil? What if she had stayed living at Nonnatus House

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?

What if the fire in 4.7 had been worse? And what if not everyone made it out? Originally posted to tumblr. Now completed.

Can lovers who were ripped apart in one life find each other and reconnect in the next? AU Anna/Bates reincarnation story. What would have happened if Bates had hanged? Romance with a heavy dollop of mystery as Anna and Bates's paths cross once again and they are inexplicably drawn to each other. Will they figure who they were in the past? And how does that affect their future?

*spoilers for S4, AU from S4E3 onwards* "Suppose you're with child, what will you do then?" "I'll kill myself." The unthinkable has happened: weeks on from the concert, Anna realises that her greatest fear has come true. (M rated and trigger warning). Winner of a Highclere Award for best AU Period Anna/Bates story

Set in a present day modern A/U- John Bates is a fire fighter struggling with the law and life. After a court order forces him to get the help he needs, John meets Anna, his saving grace. The timing could not be more wrong and John's past continues to haunt him. Plus, Anna has a few secrets of her own as well.

What if the adoption letter hadn't arrived? What if Patrick had not seen sense after talking to Chummy's mother? What if the situation at home had only gotten worse and worse? AU. Set post/during 3.8

'Another' Modern A/U: Moving to the north of England to put his past behind him, will Anna Smith prove to be John Bates's salvation?

Anna never stopped loving John Bates after he disappeared 3 years ago. Under the encouragement of friends, she found a new way of life, met someone, and was lingering toward a wedding day- when fate established itself dramatically. This is my first AU. But after season 4, I desperately wanted one! I hope you enjoy- plenty of drama, romance, plot twists and hopefully a few giggles.

Modern/AU. John Bates has taken up the vacant Deputy Headmaster post at St Peter's Secondary School in York. Here he meets up again with old friend and headmaster Robert Crawley, as well as Head Of English, Anna Smith.

In the space of a few hours, Anna Smith's life is turned upside down. Can a chance encounter on a Underground train change everything for the better, and guide her to where she is meant to be? Modern Anna and Bates AU, based on the film Sliding Doors. M Rated from Chapter 10. [Winner of 2014 Highclere Award for Anna/Bates Modern AU story]

Set during the Christmas Special, Anna offers to buy John a penny lick. With that simple phrase John is reminded of the last time Anna offered to buy him a penny lick.

Modern story. Anna and John met at a party just before John left to go to war. They stayed in contact until John cut all ties after his injury. Years later they meet again under different circumstances. Through changes in both their lives, they can't be more then friends. But is friendship enough with their history?

Modern story about our favourite Downton couple. John Bates is a history professor who gives a lecture in Ghent. Anna Smith is an actress who's shooting a film in Ghent. The two meet by chance.

John Bates is Lord of Downton Abbey. He isn't very happy, until a young maid opens his heart.

Following on from Series 2 Episode 5, this story speculates about the future of Sister Bernadette's relationship with Dr. Turner.