An attempt to reconstruct the events of season 4, particularly the conclusion, in a way that validates the experiences forced on Anna and John.

*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

SPOILER ALERT. Begins 6 weeks after Season 4, episode 3. Some violent imagery, angst, comfort. I am a survivor. And I've known relationships that made it and relationships that didn't. I only undertake this with the gravest respect for the process, and profound love for these characters. I'll probably end up in A/U.

Based on a list of prompts I found on Tumblr. Various moments between Anna and Bates, going from Series 1 to 4 and maybe straying into modern times. There will be warnings if there are any S4 spoilers in any of these chapters.

Mrs Hughes is trying to cope with Anna's secret. Unable to understand how anyone could behave the way they had towards her young friend she has to confide in someone. When her best friend sees something is wrong can she confide in him? Can he help justice find it's way?

Elsie visits Anna and muses on life - sentimental bit of fluff

One-shot that follows Mrs. Hughes's activities and thoughts before and during the Servants' Ball (S2 Christmas Special). She ponders the troubles Downton Abbey has seen in the past few years, particularly the ones that have affected her the most deeply, and tries not to think about that one little word that she does not allow herself to say, even in her mind.

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.

One-shot as a gift for lemacd, in which the Carsons go up to meet Baby Bates before returning to the Love Nest early New Year's morning, 1926.

Small Halloween fic I had in my head and quickly wrote tonight. For those of you who know it, this fits into the 'A Table for Two' universe. It's definitely not necessary to read it first, however. Enjoy the fluff!

When the masters become the pupils.

The Bateses and Carsons often visited each other as they continued their lives out of service.

...never did stay secret for long. Set post Christmas special.

Elsie and Charles...married...dealing with life. Just fluff and some angst. Anna & John Bates and BABY Bates play a significant role.

Mrs Hughes is bored during the Season, but gets a call from Mr Carson to urgently join him. She doesn't need to be told twice, but what she finds at Grantham House is not all pleasant.

Alternate Universe where Charles and Elsie live very different lives in Victorian times. Elements of As Time Goes By and Last Tango in Halifax.

A response to a Chelsie anon prompt a frustrated Carson confronts Elsie regarding her behavior towards himself and Anna causing Elsie to break down...certain circumstances put Elsie in a position to have to protect Anna and her self... series 4 spoilers.

Set after 4.03. Mrs. Hughes struggles to deal with what has happened to Anna. A collection of scenes to fill the gaps left by the show.

Charles Carson has become too devoted to his butler's duties, the house in which he works, and propriety in general, to have any concern at all for his fellow man. Can a series of supernatural visits persuade him to alter his ways and to effect his own redemption? Cover image by brenna-louise!

Anna went to Mrs. Hughes for help! What happens when the secret the two women share causes a crisis to more than one marriage? CHAPTER 3 IS UP!

While Charles and Elsie are having a little 'chat', Anna and Mr Bates decide to use the same place for an equal 'chat'

"After a bad break-up, the AMB dance club is the last place John wants to be, but a chance encounter there ends up changing his mind...and his life."

It's the anniversary of the day Anna presented Mr. Bates with the gift of a warm meal when he first arrived at Downton. How will John surprise his wife? A birthday present for Aria E. Seymour.

[Set mid-S6] Even within the happiness, Anna still sometimes has low moments.

"Really?" "Really." There's more to be told than what made it to the screen... (Banna S6 Missing Moment)