Happy Sunday everyone! Hope everyone had a good weekend and were somewhat productive because I wasn't! Had to take a study break, so here is the result. I finally have an idea as to how the next bit of the story is going to play out so I hope you guys are still enjoying it and are along for a bit of a bumpy ride! Anyways comments are always welcome!:)

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A/N: I apologize for reposting this tonight but a reader pointed out that there were some glaring mistakes. My mistake for using my IPad(autocorrect) and not properly reviewing before submitting. Sorry for getting anyone's hopes up for a new chapter already! I really will try harder once school is out!

"Hello Mama, hello Papa! It is so nice to see you two. This is Matthew Crawley my boyfriend."

"Ah yes, a pleasure I'm sure..." Lord Grantham looked over at Matthew not quite approving, but was thankful it was only a college boyfriend, nothing serious. Cora shook Matthew's hand eagerly, quite enthusiastic to meet her daughter's first boyfriend. She was skeptical at first, but was willing to put her prejudices aside and give him a chance. He was a Crawley after all.

Next Matthew was introduced to Mary's two younger sisters Edith and Sybil. Edith looked at him as if her were a piece of trash that had no reason to be with Mary. Not that Edith thought Mary deserved the best, but she certainly did not expect Mary to choose a man like Matthew. Sybil on the other hand was quite friendly and was able to make him relax a little. At least she did not seem to be as disapproving as some of the others were.

It was an odd situation to be in. Meeting a girlfriend's parents for the first time and in that same visit disclosing that she is also pregnant is never the best way to start a relationship. Matthew loved Mary though, and wanted to be there for her as much as he could.

One of the servants showed Matthew to his room where he would be staying for the duration of his stay. How odd it would be to not sleep in the same bed as Mary for the first time in a couple months. Perhaps he would attempt to change that after everyone was asleep. Although he did not want to get on the bad side of Mary's parents prematurely.

In the time Matthew was unpacking in his bedroom, Mary used this time to steal her mother away to catch up. Her mother asked the usual questions a mother might ask a child who returns home from school for this first time. Mary waited for the opportune time to tell her mother about the pregnancy. Her mother had been quite young when she was pregnant with Mary, but she of course had been married already and to a future earl.

Nothing about this confession was going to be easy so Mary took a deep breath and told her mother everything. All the way from Pamuk to her unplanned pregnancy. Of course her mother was shocked and upset. This was the last thing she had ever wanted for her daughter. She had such high expectations for her and mow everything stood in her way. This would change not only Mary's life, but the whole Crawley family.

In the end both Cora and Mary were in tears and even though Matthew had managed to keep Mary somewhat calm about the whole thing, she was suddenly overwhelmed with fear. Mary was quite surprised at her mother's reaction and that she took it as calmly as she did. They agreed that they would tell Lord Grantham together after dinner that night with Matthew present as well.

Cora reassured Mary that no matter what happened she would find a way to help her out, even if Lord Grantham refuses to.

Dinner passed somewhat quickly since Matthew was there. The whole family had questions about where he grew up, what his family was like, how his classes were going and more. He was the centre of conversation which helped Mary prepare for telling her father.

After Edith and Sybil excused themselves to return to their rooms for the night, Mary had accepted this was her last chance to run from everything. Run away from Downton and everything else. Of course Matthew would not allow that as his tightly held her hand in his. He gave Mary a nod assuring her that he was ready when she was.

To say that Lord Grantham was upset would be an understatement. None of them had ever seen someone's face go so red before. Cora had managed to settle him down before he got too out of control. If Lord Grantham liked Matthew at all before, that was gone now. He did not fully understand their situation and could not care less about their love for each other, for all he could see was a boy taking advantage of his daughter.

"So am I to assume you want me to take care of this child?" Said Lord Grantham.

"Of course not Papa, I mean of course if you were willing to help us out we would be very appreciative, but our main purpose for coming here was to tell you was not to take your money."

"Well good, because you're not getting any from me. Seriously Mary how could you be so stupid? You've gone and thrown everything away that we have worked so hard for! Everyone will be talking of this, and now there is no chance of setting up a marriage for you with anyone in society."

"Do you really think I care about that? If I did, I wouldn't have gone to school in the first place! I love Matthew, and as much as this was not planned for, I plan to love this child with every fibre of my body. They will be your first grandson or granddaughter. Now I think we have all said enough tonight, so maybe we should continue this conversation tomorrow when we have all had a chance to sleep on it. Goodnight Mama and Papa."

She turned around to Matthew and grabbed his hand as they began the to their bedrooms. After dropping Matthew off at his room she continued to her own. Before she reached her door she spotted Edith poking around the corner.

"Gone and got yourself all knocked up now did you sis? How sad...and here I thought you had just gotten fat"

"Edith go away, I have bigger things to worry about than your squabbling." Mary turned around and entered her room. All that was missing was Matthew.

After a separation of only a few minutes she had already begun to miss him and his warmth beside her. Who would make her feel safe at night and convince her that they could get through anything together? Her protector. Soon to be the protector of her child. Mary couldn't help but smile and begin to imagine Matthew as a father. These images are what finally allowed Mary to drift off into sleep.

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