This is what I imagined happened on the way home from the train station between Mrs. Hughes and Mr. Carson after Griggs left on the train.

"Mr. Carson, shall we…walk back together?" SPOILERS FOR SERIES 4: Charles and Elsie share a leisurely walk back to Downton after seeing Grigg off on the train. Can Charles Carson find the strength to heal old wounds and the courage to choose a new path with the help of his one true friend and constant companion, Elsie Hughes?

Mr. Carson and Mrs. Hughes experience a gradual but welcome change in their dealings with each other. Mostly Carson/Hughes with a smattering of other characters, including Mrs. Patmore and Lady Mary. Cover image by brenna-louise!

CONTAINS SPOILERS FOR S4. Mr. Carson and Mrs. Hughes walk back to Downton Abbey from the train station. They discuss secrets and old wounds.

Elsie promised to keep her secret, but at what cost to her own health and peace of mind. Fortunately, Charles is there with strong arms and an understanding heart. Answer to a Chelsie Anon Prompt and with SPOILERS FOR SERIES 4! CarsonxHughes

Spoilers for season four! Mrs. Hughes can keep Anna's secret, but at what cost to herself? A dark look at what could happen when Mrs. Hughes gets a bit too protective.

What happens after Mr Carson and Mrs Hughes returned from the station. A short one shot about moving on and letting the past be the past - finally. Spoilers for series 4.

Charles and Elsie discover something they both enjoy more than a good book.

Yep. Episode 4.4 fic about the pic. Enough said. Cover image by brenna-louise!

Another take on the photo frame and what became of it. Contains S4 spoilers.

A story of Mr. Carson, Mrs. Hughes, and dancing. It begins when Mr. Carson and Mrs. Hughes are about to sit down for a chat during the wee hours of the morning of January 1, 1921, but are interrupted by unexpected visitors. Follow-up to "One Little Word." AU after S3. No S4 spoilers.

Charles and Elsie are happily married for three months now but something is missing! Set before series 1, in 1910.

A picture perfect moment can sometimes be years in the making. Carson/Hughes and based on a prompt from the Chelsie Anon.

It all started from this simple question!

Charles worries about the future, but Elsie manages to put his mind at ease. Carson/Hughes AU. Contains sexually explicit content.

Elsie decides to give Charles a reason to be thankful. Answer to a chelsie anon prompt.

A Thanksgiving story based on a Chelsie anon prompt. CarsonxHughes. How do they celebrate the American tradition at Downton Abbey? Will it lead to revelations?

Where Mr. Carson and Mrs. Hughes are on their way to London.

As the prospect of retirement looms for the Butler of Downton Abbey will Charles and Elsie finally part ways or will they find happiness and fulfilment together? This story is set at some point after Series 4.

Christmas 1922, Mr. Carson gives Mrs. Hughes a very thoughtful present. Hughes/Carson friendship with some fairly romantic undertones. Oneshot.

Charles finds Elsie with the children and learns something about himself that he hadn't realized which leads to his night ending in a way he hadn't even thought to wish or hope for. Written in response to the chelsie-anon Christmas prompt on tumblr.

Carson has a new reason to be happy this Christmas, and now he wants to create a little magic for everyone else. With a little help from Elsie, he's destined to succeed.

AU mistletoe fic silliness. Takes place at the end of Lady Rose's debut season. S4 SPOILERS.

My thoughts on the Christmas Special. Short and sweet. Spoilers for 4x9.

Some New Years traditions are meant to be shared. Carson/Hughes