Author's Note: Haha well so much for before Christmas. But I had a writers block and I didn't know what to do. And the fact that I have been extremely lazy and have done nothing for the past couple of days except party. Thank you for all the reviews, and I am so glad that so many people like this story. Don't worry this chapter is the build up for the grand finish so enjoy!

Chapter Nineteen

Georgiana sat in the carriage anxiously waiting for the Darcy townhouse to come into view. She couldn't wait to see her brother and find out the reason for his hasty departure. She played with her handkerchief nervously until the house came into sight. Sitting up straight she only wished that the carriage would move faster. Once it came to a stop Georgiana leaped from the carriage without even waiting for the door to open for her. Once in the entry way she was greeted by a very surprised brother.

"Georgiana!" Darcy managed before his sister through her arms around him in a happy embrace. "What are you doing here?" Pulling back from the greeting hug Georgiana wasn't sure if she should be happy or sad at the moment for she didn't know the reason that her brother was in town.

"I was so worried that I couldn't spare any more delays. Tell me what is wrong? Is someone sick? Did something happen? Tell me!"

Darcy chuckled and held up his hands in defense "Slow down and give me time to respond. I am still recovering from the shock of seeing you." Georgiana smiled sheepishly, realizing that she had gotten carried away.

"Sorry, I think I have worked myself up to hysteria."

"That is alright," He continued amused, "I am sorry to have you so worried. In truth nothing is wrong at all."

"But…you left so suddenly. Colonel Fitzwilliam didn't tell me anything when he went in search of you. Only that it was a matter that could not be delayed for a second more."

"Yes I know. We both were fooled however. You see Lady Catherine…"

"Is that Georgiana I hear?" The subject of their conversation interrupted shrilly. Darcy closed his eyes and cringed from the inside out. Georgiana studied her brother carefully, confused at her brother's reaction and response eager to hear more.

"I will tell you later." He whispered, just before their Aunt entered the room.

"Ah Georgiana! What a lovely surprise, I am so glad that you could join our merry party. Darcy you should have told me that Georgiana would be arriving today."

"I did not know myself."

Lady Catherine continued talking as if Darcy hadn't said a thing. Talking her niece's arm she led her to the parlor. "Come and talk with me. Tell me what you have been up to. I have heard that you have become a true proficient with the piano forte. You must play for me so I may hear you."

"I don't…"

"Dear Anne, if she was not always sick then she would have been a true proficient. Just as I would have if I had learned to play." Georgiana looked at her brother, asking him silently to help her out of her Aunt's grasp. "Darcy what are you doing standing around here still. Georgiana and I will be talking and you must take Anne for a walk. Go now Darcy she is waiting for you."

Darcy opened his mouth to argue but then thought the better of it. Georgiana smiled at him weakly realizing that it was really him that needed the saving not her.

Later that evening after dinner Georgiana managed to sneak away from her Aunt and went in search of her brother. Entering the library she found him hiding in a corner behind a book.

"Georgiana, I am glad to see that you have found me and escaped Lady Catherine."

"Yes I am very fortunate." Both of them laughed merrily at their jest.

"I am sorry I did not come to your rescue earlier but it seems whenever she sees me I am always forced to spend time with Anne."

"I understand. Now will you tell me what is going on?" Darcy nodded his head and motioned for her to sit down.

"Well Fitzwilliam and I came immediately thinking that Lady Catherine was deathly ill. Of course I think if I stopped to think about it I would have realized my mistake. She only sent the telegram to 'save' me as she put it from the grasp of the country maidens. She heard of Bingley's marriage and was afraid that I would make the same mistake. Little does she know that I was about to make that same 'mistake' as she said."

"How horrible, to think I could be congratulating you right now. Instead we are trying to avoid the very person who deceived you."

"It gets better trust me. Now that she has called me here, she demands that I marry Anne. Which I cannot but I don't know how to get out of the situation."

"Well there is always the truth."

"Yes and what a nightmare that will be when she finds out the truth. No I think I am going to return to Longbourn tomorrow morning before anyone is up."

"No you mustn't!"

"And bear Lady Catherine a moment more?"

"If you leave then you will never get to see Elizabeth." Darcy opened his mouth and then closed it again unsure of what to say, trying to figure out how his leaving would affect his seeing Elizabeth. Georgiana smiled proudly to herself, pleased that she had silenced her brother. "I spoke to her just before she left. She is here in London. They are visiting Mr. Wilcox, but I don't think their visit would have been so sudden if you had still been in town."

Darcy was once again rendered speechless. His Elizabeth was here, in town. He could hardly believe the good news. This was completely comforting to him, for this meant that she did indeed feel something for him.

"What are you going to do?"

"I am really not sure. This day has been one for surprises"

"Well I already informed Elizabeth that I would visit her when I arrived in town. If you would like, you may accompany me."

"Yes but I think we had better extend the invitation to Fitzwilliam too." Georgiana laughed slightly, agreeing with her brother on that subject.

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Rachel and Elizabeth walked down the street from their Aunt and Uncle Gardiner's house. It was getting kind of late and Elizabeth wanted to walk home. She knew that wouldn't happen if it was dark outside. Both of the sisters were lost in their own thought. Neither of them noticed a carriage slow down next to them until a voice called to them both.

"Ms. Bennet's!" Both turned around happily surprised as Colonel Fitzwilliam got out of the carriage. "What a surprise seeing you two walking the streets. No escort?"

"No, Lizzy and I are scary enough that we don't need an escort wouldn't you agree?" Rachel teased shyly suddenly aware of how she looked and hoped that she looked alright.

"I beg to differ. You ladies must be the finest I know, which is why you must allow me to escort you home."

"Thank you for your kind offer Colonel but Rachel and I would prefer to walk." Lizzy cut in a little disappointed that Colonel Fitzwilliam was alone. Rachel elbowed her sister in the ribs for just refusing his company.

"Well I would be no means suspend any pleasure of either of you. I would be happy to walk the rest of the way with you, if you don't mind?"

"It would be a pleasure to have your company sir." Rachel said hurriedly before her sister could do something stupid again. Taking both his arms the trio continued back to their grandfather's house.

"Did you enjoy your visit to your Aunt and Uncle?"

"How did you know that was where we were?" Rachel asked perplexed.

"Well Darcy, I and Georgiana of course decided to pay a visit this morning when we heard that you were in town. Much to our disappointment you had already left. We did have a nice chat with your Mother and Mr. Wilcox of course."

Elizabeth felt her heart sink, why did she out of all the days have to pick this day to go to her Uncle's house.

"I am sorry that we missed you. Please come back tomorrow and have supper with us."

"I am afraid we can't do that." Fitzwilliam smiled to himself as he saw Rachel's disappointment. "For you see Darcy has already invited all of you to his house for supper."

"Wonderful, did you hear that Lizzy? I hope the matter that you went away for has been settled?" Rachel continued on, not waiting for a reply from her sister.

"Unfortunately we have not resolved that problem but I leave that up to Darcy." Fitzwilliam laughed at his little joke, feeling sorry for his cousin. Soon they came to their door and they had to part. Lizzy was rather glad to be parting because she had no part in the conversation what so ever and was rather getting tired of the two flirting shamelessly back and forth. However for the other two members of the party the only consolation for their parting was the fact that they would see each other the next day.

Alright I am sorry but I was going to have them reunited in this chapter but as you can see that didn't happen. Colonel Fitzwilliam and Rachel did though, aren't they a cute couple. Any who next chapter will be the last, I am really sad because then I won't get wonderful reviews anymore for this story. But I promise it is the last chapter even if it is extra long but it will be extra good, trust me.

Also I had this idea of a sequel, and I wanted to know if you guys would like that or what. It will mainly be about Robert and when he is older. But it will have Darcy and Elizabeth in it. I just thought since you guys liked him so much that he needed someone. Review please and tell me if I should carry on with this thought or not, I await your response and if I get enough yes I will do it. Till next chapter.