I do not own Divergent. Credit goes to Veronica Roth.
I do not own Pride and Prejudice. Credit goes to Jane Austen.

There were moments in both Beatrice and Tobias' marriage where they learned from one another.

Beatrice did come to see her husband's other faults and worked along with his strengths instead. Tobias had done the same, though he found little to go against her with except that of her family, excluding Shauna and sometimes Mr. Prior.

With strong encouragement from one another, Beatrice was confident in her ability to manage Dauntless and Tobias had slowly lessened his disdain for having Lauren visit at least once every other month. Christina had stopped by for a short visit until Shauna called her to visit her and Ezekiel.

Colonel Caleb Brandon was an older gentleman, almost ten years older than Christina, had intrigued her a while back.

Christina's special gentleman, though knowing Tobias for many years was actually a family acquaintance of Ezekiel and therefore easier to associate with at the Pedrad's residence. Though her sisters paid special care that Christina did indeed learn some manner and sense in her behavior, in truth there was no need for it.

The gentleman thought Christina a bit young in age and was willing to wait for a courtship. Christina never thought she would show any interest in a man that respectful and amiable but she did and it proved to calm her. His personality was not outgoing as she had been used to with other officers.

After he retired from the army, Colonel Brandon inherited his father's fortune which bought him into close contact with Ezekiel. In fact his estate was not far from Dauntless. Though it paled in significance compared to Dauntless, Colonel Brandon knew that his home would need a mistress and perhaps that mistress was Christina.

For a while there was a bit of turmoil in the Pedrad as well as the Eaton household once the gentleman had made his intention known.

"Caraline was beginning to show signs of peculiar fondness towards a certain Colonel," commented Shauna to Beatrice when they sat in the sitting room one evening after dinner.

"A second favorite stolen from yet another Prior girl," Beatrice could not help but smile.

Tobias spoke plainly with Ezekiel and confirmed it. Though Caraline did her utmost to wash it away, there was a bit of distaste in her mouth left for the Prior girls. It seemed all forgot when Beatrice had met a young gentleman from another one of Tobias' acquaintances.

"My dear," Tobias said as Beatrice wrapped her arm around his elbow. "Please meet Mr. Matthew Willoughby."

"It's a pleasure, Mr. Willoughby."

"The pleasure is mine," Matthew kissed Beatrice's hand politely. "I never thought that Dauntless would find such a charming mistress." Beatrice smiled. "Well done, Eaton."

Matthew was a pleasant fellow and looked rather intelligent. According to Tobias they had both studied abroad together along with Mr. Wickham. Matthew had known about Tobias' arranged engagement to Nita but was glad that Tobias could find a wife that he was satisfied with.

Beatrice recognized that an opportunity had presented itself. And after dancing a set with Mr. Willoughby, inquired if he had met Miss Pedrad.

"I don't believe I have."

Beatrice decided that maybe Caraline could entertain her thoughts with this Matthew fellow.

"What are you doing, my dear," asked Tobias that night to his wife.

"Nothing," she smiled innocently at him before they retired for the evening.

Thankful to have the house to themselves once again, after entertaining guests and visitors, Beatrice and Tobias had begun spending their time in each other's offices. Though the view from the window was different, Beatrice enjoyed working alongside her husband and it was comforting for Tobias to have his wife so near.

There was talk about the pair hiring a new maid.

"Is there a reason why," Tobias turned to his wife.

"Not yet," Beatrice smiled.

Tobias titled his head at his wife in confusion but after checking their accounts, there was more than enough to afford another maid. Beatrice would keep this hidden from Tobias for a while longer. She and Shauna were talking much about how empty their houses were. The thought was frightening a bit but Beatrice felt that she was ready.

Soon there was a talk of not just having a dinner for their guests but rather a ball. Tobias was not one for parties but decided to throw a ball at Dauntless for him and Beatrice to commemorate their one year anniversary.

"One year," Beatrice smiled as Tobias reached over and took her hand.

"I thought you would want to travel but when I suggested this to you, you were thoroughly excited."

"Mama has never been here and I would like for everyone to see that I am faring well."

"You are doing more than just faring well, my dear," Tobias kissed her gently.

"This is all the ones you are inviting," Beatrice asked as she scanned over the list of party guests.

"Yes," Tobias answered while turning away to read over another document.

"I do not see Lady Evelyn's name."

Tobias looked over at his wife and frowned. "I did not want her here. She was harsh to you the last time she decided to visit, uninvited I might add. Her response to which I demanded she apologize to you was outstandingly cruel. I informed her that if she cannot accept you, then she cannot and will not ever be accepted here."

"Tobias," Beatrice lightly touched her husband's arm. "She is still your nearest relation. I understand your resistance to forgive those who commit a wrong against you or against your wife," Beatrice smiled. "But this is your Aunt."

"Relation or not, she should not have sent a letter of language so abusive of you or that of my choices when she should have sent a letter of remorse for her behavior towards you."

When Tobias learned of Lady Evelyn's last visit where there was a certain amount of mistreatment of Beatrice, he wrote a letter to his Aunt. The response he was rewarded with was not what he expected and therefore had cut ties with her. There had been close to no communication between the two or between Marlene and her Aunt, either.

Since this anniversary was to be held, Beatrice persuaded Tobias to reach out to his Aunt once more and see if there could be some grounds for reconciliation.

So it happened that Lady Evelyn and her daughter, Nita were added to the guest list and included in her invitation was a letter from Tobias expressing his wish to mend their relationship.

I am, however, to make myself clear, Aunt. Beatrice is my wife and mistress of Dauntless. I will not have her name or my reputation as a gentlemen slandered by your mistreatment and disrespect of her.

It is through Beatrice's account that I am writing to you. It is through her desire to see that you and I establish our family relations once again. Though Beatrice is that of a forgiving person, be aware that I am not. There will be no tolerance of any kind should you continue to ridicule my wife.

Regards

Tobias Eaton

The letter was forward and stated his intentions plainly. Lady Evelyn still held distaste for Beatrice in her heart and in her mind. This was Tobias, however. This was her sister's son and she held both he and Marlene with whatever compassion she had close to her heart as though they were her own children.

Her response came within the week and happily she accepted the invitation.