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The following morning, Darcy rose early, leaving his wife asleep in their bed. He knew his sister had taken to rising early since Lizzy's injury so she could practice the pianoforte in the morning before sitting with her in the afternoon. He wished to speak with her while she was breaking her fast, before the Bingleys rose.

"Good morning, brother," she said upon seeing him enter. She grabbed a roll and began to spread jam on it.

"Good morning, may I join you?"

"Of course. Please take a seat." He sat down beside her and grabbed coffee and a scone.

"Georgiana," he said taking his cup of coffee and stirring in some cream, "I have to speak with you about something of the utmost importance."

"Is Lizzy alright?" she asked with concern.

"Yes, everything is fine. Do not worry. She is sleeping peacefully. I wish to speak with you about the coming season. Lizzy has told me that you no longer wish to go to town."

"That is true. I do not wish to leave from London while Lizzy is confined to a bed. She will be lonely and I do not wish to leave her."

"Georgiana, I will be with her and everything will be fine. She will not be lonely. We both want you to go and experience the season." He wanted to make sure that Georgiana saw that they were both on the same page about the whole situation.

"Brother, I fear I will spend the entire season filled with worry over Lizzy and the baby. And what if my niece or nephew is born while I'm in town?"

"Fear not. We do not expect our child until the start of September. You will be home at the start of August. And, to ease your worry, I will send you updates on Elizabeth's condition."

"Alright, I guess that will work. I will worry, but I know that you will write me if anything happens and I need to return home. Do you believe I am ready for a season?"

"Georgiana," he said, "is that what all of this is about? Do you believe you're not ready?"

"What if something happens again like it did two summer ago?" she said looking down instead of up at her brother, a small blush rising on her cheeks.

"Oh Georgiana, nothing like that is ever going to happen again. Aunt is going to take excellent care of you. And you have grown so much since then. You are going to town to enjoy the culture. You will probably attend a few balls, but that is not the purpose. You are too young to be married."

"I do not wish to be married this year, but what happens if I do fall in love?" she asked looking at him.

"You will be careful with your heart like I was careful with mine. You will give everything time. If you are in love, truly in love, then time should not be a problem. If the man truly loves you, then he will wait until you are ready."

"Despite this talk of love, I think it will take a lot for my heart to be touched again. I do not wish to leave Pemberley. I shall stay here forever and play with my many nieces and nephews," she laughed. "I shall teach them all the pianoforte."

"Very well. You know I would have no problem if you did stay forever, but we will see if you feel the same once you fall in love," he gave a small chuckle.

"You are a good brother, the best in fact and you will make the very best of fathers."

"Do you mean that?"

"Of course brother. You and Lizzy will be superior parents. You have both been so wonderful to me, you especially over the years."

"Thank you. That means so much and it will to Elizabeth as well."

"I am glad to say it because it is true. When I go and sit with her this afternoon, I will tell her the same."

"Speaking of Elizabeth, I should return to her. She should be rising soon. Do you and Jane plan to spend time with her while I visit the tenants?"

"Of course. I will practice this morning and so sit with Lizzy in the afternoon."

Darcy left the breakfast room and went back upstairs if Elizabeth had woken up yet. He entered quietly so as not to wake her. As he entered, he saw that she was wiping the sleep from her eyes.

"Good morning, love," he said.

"Good morning. Fitzwilliam, your timing is impeccable. Have you eaten?"

"Yes, with Georgiana. I spoke to her about going to town for the season. She has decided to go."

"Yes! I am so pleased."

"She has promised not to fall in love. She is determined to live here forever and teach our children the pianoforte."

She laughed, "I recall saying the same about Jane's children once. She will surely change her mind."

"I know. It is a comfort not to have to worry about her this season. If she is determined not to fall in love then perhaps she can focus solely on the arts."

"That is excellent. I am so pleased with the timing of everything too. Had we conceived our child sooner, Georgiana might not be able to go to town. Everything is working out so well for us. I hope to see Jane in an estate soon and expecting a child of her own."

"We can only hope. I do have one concern though."

"What?"

"Caroline Bingley is in town. Georgiana will surely run into her. Do you think we should speak with her about it."

"Hmm. Perhaps it is better to not even engage with Miss. Bingley. She does not run in the same circles as your Aunt. I do not think they will spend much time in each other's company. Even if they see each other, I do not think it will be a scene."

"I know Georgiana would never cause a scene, but I cannot speak for Miss. Bingley."

"We will just hope for the best because we cannot control what happens."

"That does sound like the best course of action. Now that the issue is settled, should I send for your breakfast?"

"No. I am not ready. I wish to stay snuggled beneath the sheets. Please join me."

"Elizabeth, I am already dressed for the day."

"So? It is no matter, please join me."

"Very well," he said taking off his boots and his jacket.

"Fitzwilliam?"

"Yes."

"Do you think Doctor Perry will give me the okay to be intimate with you again any time soon?"

"I know not."

"Perhaps it is my condition, but I confess I think about it very often and am desperate to resume our nightly activities. I shall settle for this sort of intimacy instead," she said as she held him tightly.

"If that is the case, we shall have Doctor Perry re-evaluate you in a few days. I do not like to see you suffer."

"I would like to be active now, particularly because it will be impossible once I have increased more in size. I am certain that Doctor Perry cannot have my confined to a bed until September."

"I hope not as well. I shall send for him, I promise."