It's the holiday break during season 1 on Nashville. It's been a welcome break for Connie Britton, who adopted a baby, moved across the country where she had no support system, and took on a very demanding role that was outside of her comfort zone. But shortly before she leaves to go back to Nashville, her whole world is turned on its head. Bristen. AU.

In the wake of their car accident Rayna finds out that she is pregnant with Deacon's baby. It is further complicated by the fact that she has just started something with Luke. Will she give up on being with Deacon forever or will she give into what her heart wants despite her fears? Deacon meanwhile is determined to be the best father he can be no matter what.

After ten years of marriage and ten years of being partners and raising their family together Rayna and Deacon are still going strong. With two adult daughters making their own way in the music industry and other kids they are trying to get through elementary school. Their careers are still very much active. Join them as they navigate this next chapter of their lives together.

An Au story after 5.09 A look at what would have happened had Rayna lived. It follows her through her recovery and her battle back to the top of the country music charts. What happens when Deacon has to be the strong one for a change? How will they both deal with that role reversal? How will they cope when demons they thought they buried rear their heads again?

Once action, one word, one thought, one change. All of that is enough to change the outcome and set someone on their path in life. We know what happened to Rayna Jaymes without her mother there to guide her through her formative years and career. Here's a look at what would have happened had Virginia lived.

What to do to help in scary, unsettling times? Write Nashville fanfic, of course. Challenge inside!

AU fluff, in response to The Quarantine Challenge March 2020

Rayna chooses option number three. At least for a little while.

In 1999 Rayna and Deacon embark on a tour that will alter their lives forever... Originally part of Nov FanFic Challenge

The kind of fifth season Rayna and Deacon deserved. (AU, obviously.)

A look at how a young Rayna and Deacon might have celebrated Christmas early on in their relationship, before the darkness and with holding of the truth came between them

It's 2029. Fall in New York City. Two old friends unexpectedly cross paths. Will they find lightning in a bottle?

A short story about what happens after Maddie finds Teddy's paternity test. AU

December Fanfic Challenge: Rayna finds a creative way to get Deacon into the holiday spirit when they get some news that neither of them really likes.

Four times Rayna almost told Deacon, and one time she did.

New theme inside!

A moment in time between Deacon's forth and fifth visit to rehab. When he had screwed up and Rayna forgave him once again

A Deacon and Ilse story about moving on after pain. Don't worry loads of Deacon and Rayna moments for the Deyna shippers. All rights belong to Nashville.

"But even alone together on top of the world in that Ferris wheel with George Strait singing 'I Cross my Heart,' all you could talk about was Deacon." (Written for the November Nashville Fanfic Challenge.)

The angst and drama that is Rayna and Deacon's relationship in Season 4 Nashville.

AU: What if after Maddie was born Rayna and Deacon tried to co-parent all while fighting the demons of their past. Can they reside in the same house and not fall back into old patterns or will it bring them together?

In the wake of the CMAs Rayna leaves Luke and decides that she wants to be with Deacon. What happens when Deacon goes through a health crisis while they are newlyweds and out on tour with the man she left for him? Will Rayna stick it out or will she run away?

It's baaaaack! New challenge details inside...

Rayna makes a stage comeback at the Johnny Cash Memorial Tribute concert. Teddy era prequel

Luke finds out about a secret Rayna's been hiding from him; the breakup, and the memories brought about by the secret send her running to Deacon. Strong M content with BDSM themes. (FKA: Power Play)