Completely random idea of what I think should happen, but won't. Basic Plot, a cliche or two, and some adult-type behavior in a garden where everything should be rosy but isn't at first. Chapter 2/2. Chapter 2 is very M...you have been warned... :

Rewind: A series of vignettes involving Anna, Bates, Vera, Thomas, O'Brien, Carson, and Hughes wherein I have a magical "rewind" button allowing me to replay scenes that I think should have been done differently. Major Spoiler for Series 2 along the way!

Bates heads to London and finally has it out with Vera. All the dirty laundry comes out. Set during 2X06.

Spoilers for Episode 6 of Series 2 - Anna and Bates have a conversation and this is my suggestion of what might happen after their talk.

Don't hate me for this, but it's a deathfic. Now translated into Chinese! tieba(dot)baidu(dot)com/p/2022574268?fr itb feed jin

Post S2, no spoilers, John is afraid he won't be a good father. Not much of a plot, me indulging myself and written as a challenge for LJ - LoveBelowStairs...and because I can't resist Baby!Fic!

John Bates makes a promise to Anna. Slight Cora/Robert fluff

A series of stand-alone expansions on the too brief scenes between Anna and Mr. Bates, mostly from Bates POV, as well as the occasional missing scene. Series 2 spoilers!

What happened after Anna and Bates' conversation at the pub?

Anna and Mr Bates. Anybody else want to know what been happening these past two years, and peoples reactions to it. I certainly do and I cannot wait for hints from the show, so im afraid ive wrote this haha

An exploration of the Anna/Bates relationship, without the obstacles. What if there was no Vera? No spoilers.

He had lost her. He had pushed her away once too often. Whatever love she had ever held for him, he had ruined it. If only he could ruin his own love, his own longing for her just as effectively. Anna/John and a smidgen of Carson/Hughes. Already AU!

John and Anna are forced to decide how high a price they're willing to pay.

Will something happen to make Bates act on his feelings? Will the age gap and propriety win out or is it too late?Is Anna lost to him forever before he even has a chance to act? 1st Downton fic

Anna's thoughts after her last conversation with Mr. Bates in series 1.

John Bates' life had been anything but perfect, and lying in bed, he thought wryly that life had only really started going his way when he met her. For she alone made everything in life worthwhile, she alone had taught him that the world doesn't have to b

John has a very naughty, bath related request of Anna! Smutty-fluff fic and M for a good reason!

John and Anna face a horrible new lifestyle when they are caught together by Mrs Hughes.

Tonight things were going to change between them.

She has faith he'll eventually come to his senses.

A brief look at the seven types of love Anna Smith faces in her life. A mixture of love and angst with some possible series 2 speculations in later chapters!

He had been gone a week, and now he was back - with some unexpected news.

Anna is left wanting after her almost-kiss with Mr. Bates. My first attempt at Downton Abbey fanfic. I welcome any feedback and hope to post more chapters.

However shall we while away the time until Season 2? By writing the scenes we weren't shown in Season 1, of course!

A story of how, despite everything, the romance develops between Bates and Anna. Starting from the very beginning when John Bates first arrives at Downton. Story continues in 'To Have and to Hold' the 'M' rated sequel