Hey y'all! It is the end of the visit to Pemberley for the Bennet family. The beginning is going to be the Bennet family actually leaving Pemberley and saying their goodbyes and then end of the chapter will be about their return to Hertfordshire and them finding out about Mrs. Bennet. Also the kids call each other by their first names because they are friends.

Disclaimer: I don't own Pride and Prejudice. I only own my OCs.

Mr. Thomas Bennet was pleased. The week he had spent at Pemberley had been productive. His girls were able to interact with people that were different than those they usually interact with. He was able to show his girls that they could use there was a different type of marriage than the one he shared with their mother. He wanted them to know that they could love and esteem their husband and that they could use their brains when they wanted. That there were people out there who liked girls who used their brains. He was also able to discuss business with Mr. Bingley and Darcy. He even got recommendations for a governess for the girls. Lady Catherine said she would write the initial letter for him, since she knew the two girls she had recommended. She told him that they were highly trained and would get along with the girls.

It was his last morning at Pemberley and he was sitting at the table drinking a cup of coffee while talking with the Earl of Matlock. His family was leaving after breakfast and then were going to spend the night in London before finishing their journey home to Hertfordshire. He would spend the trip thinking of how he was going to tell Mrs. Bennet that they were going to have a governess for the girls. He knew his wife was going argue against it, but his mind was made up. The girls were going to have a governess.

*Pride&Prejudice*

Anne De Burg stood in the foyer of Pemberley with the rest of her family, the Bingley family, and the Bennet family. They were waiting for the Bennet's carriage to arrive. Anne was speaking with Miss Mary and her cousin Richard. They were discussing music that Miss Mary was learning. She had practiced while they were at Pemberley and she was able to play more of the song than when she had arrived. She was able to play more than just banging on the keys. Her Aunt Anne had gifted the girl a sheet of music for her to learn and Anne could tell that the younger girl was excited.

Anne excused herself from the conversation and walked over to join Miss Bennet, Miss Elizabeth, and Miss Bingley. They were discussing Miss Bingley writing to the Bennet sisters. Anne decided she would ask as well, "May I also write to you and your sisters?" Miss Elizabeth nodded, "Of course. Like we were telling Louisa, you may have to decipher Mary's, Kitty's, and Lydia's. They are still learning their spelling." Anne shook her head, "I do not mind. It will be interesting to see them progress as they learn how to spell." Louisa Bingley turned to Anne and smiled at her, "Anne would you mind if I wrote as well?" Anne nodded, "I would love it if you were to write as well. I do not have many friends, so I would love to write to you all."

At that moment the carriage for the Bennet family arrived. The entire party moved outside and said their finale goodbyes as Mr. Bennet handed each of his daughters into the carriage. After all, six girls were seated, he climbed in and shut the door. Mr. Bennet gave a final wave as the carriage rolled away from the grand house. He did not know it but that week was the final week that his entire family was truly happy.

*Pride&Prejudice*

The Bennet family descended from the carriage and entered the house where they were greeted by Mr. and Mrs. Hill along with their maid Betsy. Mr. Bennet could see that something was troubling the older couple. The elder three Bennet girls sensed that something was wrong as well. Elizabeth caught the eye of her twin and Jane before nodding towards their younger sisters who were speaking with Betsy. Elizabeth called out to her sisters, "Mary, Kitty, Lydia how about you go upstairs with Betsy and tell her about our week in Derbyshire." The three girls nodded and walked upstairs with the maid already telling her about their week.

Jane turned towards her father, "Papa how about we go into your study and discuss what Mr. and Mrs. Hill wish to say. Mrs. Hill would you mind fetching us some tea, I fell it will help with some nerves." The older woman nodded and headed off to the kitchen while the three girls followed the gentlemen into the study. Mr. Bennet turned to his remaining daughters and saw the look each girl was giving him, they were not leaving his study. Mrs. Hill soon returned with a tea tray and four teacups. Seeing the tray Amber quickly walked out of the study while Jane poured the tea. Seeing the look on the older couples' faces Elizabeth explained, "She went to get two more cups. When Jane suggested tea, she meant for all of us. Not just my sisters, father, and I." Any protest made by the couple was cut off by Jane pushing teacups into their hands.

Amber was quick to reappear with two more cups and passed them to her sister to fill. After everyone had a cup of tea Mr. Bennet addressed the couple, "What is the matter?" Mrs. Hill took a steadying breath before answering, "Mrs. Bennet is gone sir. She left the day after you did. I went up to retrieve her for breakfast and she was gone along with some of her dresses and nearly everything on her dressing table. I knew how much the girls and you were looking forward to this trip and I did not want to ruin it." Mr. Thomas Bennet sat back in his chair and put down his teacup. He could not believe he heard what just heard. His wife had run off. He knew there was nothing the couple could have done. It sounded like she ran off in the middle of the night. By the time Mrs. Hill realized it she was probably hours away. Also, if word got out then his family, his girls were ruined.

Alarmed he sat up and addressed the matron, "Does the entire village know?" Mrs. Hill was quick to assure him, "Not that I am aware sir. I told Mrs. Phillips that the mistress had lost her voice and did not want to see anyone. The woman believed me because of what happened last Easter." The man sat back again nodding, "I thank you. Can you tell us exactly what happened? Did something happen that day we left?" Mrs. Hill shook her head, "Nothing out of the ordinary sir. After you left, Mrs. Bennet went up to her room and changed into her best gown then left. I thought she was going to visit her sister or Lady Lucas. It was not until she disappeared and Mrs. Phillips said that she had spent the day with Lady Lucas and Mrs. Goulding and did not see her sister that things started to make sense. Mrs. Phillips also mentioned that Mr. De Luca who rented Netherfield had left quiet suddenly."

Mr. Bennet nodded, "I see. Who else knows?" Mr. Hill was quick to assure him, "Only the missus, myself, and Betsy sir." Mr. Bennet nodded, "That's good. We should only tell people if necessary, even then it should be only under dire circumstances. The question is, what should we tell the people of Meryton?"

To the shock of the adults in the room it was the voice of Amber that answered her father's query, "I have an idea papa."

Hey y'all! I figured here would be a good spot to end the chapter. What do you think Amber's idea is? What do you think is going to happen? Don't forget to review and tell me what you think please!