Charles Carson is a man of integrity and honour. Elsie Hughes is a strict but fair housekeeper. But how did they become these people? What has happened in their lives before they met and what happened after they met for the first time. AU.

What Mrs Hughes and Mr Carson get up to after the rest of the house is tucked up in bed.

Charles and Elsie reminiscing of their own special day whilst in the church. Contains Series 3 spoilers.

Mrs Hughes and Mr Carson's reaction to the end of the war brings them closer than either of them think is appropriate.

Elsie contemplates Joe's proposal.

Charles finds the amount of interruptions to his work rather tiresome.

"The words of his song sunk in as she realised how much she meant to him" Spoilers for series 3 - pure fluff :D

After a tragic death at Downton Abbey Elsie Hughes and Charles Carson need each other's comforting embrace. Finally. SERIES 03 SPOILERS!

AU. Based off season 3 and some spoilers so be warned. During an argument about the Bransons, Elsie breaks down in tears in front of Charles. Though they soon recoil, she remains distant from him. Something else is wrong. He just doesn't know what.

After Sybil's funeral, Mr Carson and Mrs Hughes reminisce about the past, and give each other hope for the future. Fluffy one-shot. Chelsie. Apologies for terrible title; I hope the story is better!

They bicker and argue, he remains rigid, traditional, she embraces the changes that come with time. It's time they face up to things and Elsie is taking the lead. Smut-free! (I didn't know I still had it in me!)

'Sequel' to 'Growth'. Charles and Elsie are married and living a life of domestic bliss in Downton Village. Newlyweds are all the same, but these two get a never ending stream of visitors needing their advice too! Rated M for grown up teddy stuff. Complete.

Elsie reflects on her journey as a woman.

Spoilers for series 3, episode 7 - Mrs Hughes convinces Carson to an evening of intimacy.

When Mrs Hughes recieves bad news it's down to Mr Carson to comfort her but when he's torn between his feelings and the strict rules they follow, is it all just too much for him to bear. Nominated for a Highclere Award.

Oneshot fluff without a plot or time period. Smiles, cheerfulness, and adorableness all around for C/H. No spoilers.

A little treasure and a larger one: Mrs. Hughes finds them both. SERIES 3 SPOILERS!

"You disappoint me!" It hurt. How could he say something like this? Why did they recently fight so much? Elsie Hughes tries to understand why Charles Carson is "who he is". Spoilers for series 03.

He lowered his forehead to rest beside his hand and for a moment stood there with his eyes closed listening to the ratta-tat-tat of the rain outside and the tears falling like rain inside and the sound of his own heart breaking. Spoilers(ish) from Season Three. reposted with formatting changes.

Mrs Hughes finds herself once again having to nurse Mr Carson.

Where was Elsie off to when she walked out of the tent at half time during the cricket match...? Series 3 spoilers? Ish.

Elsie and Charles were, then weren't, but will always be: two people in love.

Mr. Carson and Mrs. Hughes discuss the rights of friends. Spoilers for Series 3, episode 1 & 2. Minor spoiler for speculation episode 3

Elsie's not completely happy with the new book she's reading.

How will Charles and Elsie now spend their days? Small addition to the Cottageverse fic.