He treated her as he treated Downton: with the utmost respect and chivalry. To him, she was as delicate and as revered as the heirlooms found inside the house, and was to be treasured with all of his tenderness and care. In regard to Elsie Hughes, his was always a slow show of affections.

'Because she knows that they're thinking the same thing now. Knows that, at this very moment, he's looking at her, and he's wondering what it would be like to be her husband.' Post Christmas Special 2012.

After his heart attack, Mr. Carson realizes he could have missed his opportunity to tell Ms. Hughes exactly how he feels. Finding that he cannot muster the courage to talk to her about it, he writes her a letter instead. Set mid-season 1. Contains the relationship that all Downton fans are routing for! Carson/Hughes

An AU version of what could have happened if Elsie Hughes had made different choices in her life. Winner of a Highclere Award

This story will follow the relationship of Elsie Hughes and Charles Carson. It will focus on their unspoken feelings finally emerging. It is set during Series 4.

Even in the midst of a storm, we can find peace and happiness.

Charles and Elsie have some summer fun at the seaside! Set during Series/Season 4.

Mrs. Hughes finds a letter addressed to herself on the floor outside the butler's pantry. She doesn't have to open the letter to discover who wrote it; she would know his handwriting anywhere. This takes place shortly after the end of the S3 Christmas Special.

Mr Carson's and Mrs Hughes' reaction to Matthew's death. Short fluffy one shot.

Non-Canon, quick oneshot about Mr. Carson's feelings for his wife.

Mr. Carson is feeling down after he tells Lady Mary he won't be coming with her to Haxby. Mrs. Hughes tries to make him feel better. One-shot.

Charles & Elsie have finally retired, and this is their first Christmas in their new home. Will they let the holiday pass them by or will they celebrate it?

Mr. Carson receives the news of Lady Sybil's death and he has to inform the staff. One-shot brought on by a plot bunny from chelsie-carson on Tumblr.

'It seems there is always an occasion for black.' Post Christmas Special 2012. (1/1 for now. I may continue)

Retirement for the Carson's

Mrs. Patmore challenges Mrs. Hughes one evening shortly before Valentine's Day. Will she accept the challenge and tell Mr. Carson how she feels about him? Born of a prompt from chelsie-anon on Tumblr. Perhaps a little silly, but since the prompt includes Mrs. Patmore and Mrs. Hughes giggling over glasses of port, some silliness is presumably allowable.

Oneshot, a little fluff about Elsie's Feelings for Charles

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.

Post-Series 3: Lady Mary grieves for Mr. Matthew; Mr. Carson grieves for Lady Mary; and Mrs. Hughes grieves for Mr. Carson. Mrs. Hughes comforts Mr. Carson, and the two finally express their feelings. Cover image by brenna-louise!

This is an AU story set during Series 4 and is largely a Chelsie story, following the relationship between Charles and Elsie. However Robert, particularly, plays a significant role in the story as an unlikely friendship develops, and to a lesser extent Cora. As both relationships face difficulties, a friendship offers much comfort.

Grigg has returned. Carson and Mrs. Hughes have very different ideas on how to deal with this situation. Based on season 4 photos and my never-ending imagination.

What happens after the big fight... Contains SPOILERS for Series 4 Episode 1!

Mr Carson overhears Mrs Patmore and Mrs Hughes one Sunday afternoon

"Mr. Carson, shall we…walk back together?" Elsie Hughes cannot simply let Charles Carson walk back to Downton Abbey alone. Not after he has finally make peace with his past. A ficlet based on an chelsie-anon prompt.

Series 4 spoilers! Extended ending for Episode 2. All Chelsie, all the time!