Reliving his fateful proposal to Elizabeth Bennet at Hunsford Cottage over and over, Mr. Darcy must confront his flaws, learn true humility, and discover the meaning of love. Through years of repeated days, Darcy saves damsels, helps the needy, and grapples with pride—learning that true love takes more than just getting it right. Also, posted on A03 for those that cant see new chap

Elizabeth Bennet and Fitzwilliam Darcy have disliked each other almost from the moment they met at the Meryton Assembly. But what if each experienced the other's world by literally walking in their shoes? Pride, presumption, and pandemonium ensue as each learns the nuances of each other's lives.

At 22, Mary Bennet is content with her quiet life and music. When the mysterious Alexander Rayne offers to train her, she accepts—unaware he is a duke undercover to catch a spy. As danger looms, Mary must choose: stay hidden or step into the light. (also available on wattpad)

Darcy is compromised while staying at his friend's estate near Meryton, which forces him into an unwanted marriage. As events unfold, he discovers a wider conspiracy surrounding the compromise, compelling him to investigate to determine who was behind it and what was their motive for involving him and his bride. HEA for ODC. Some characters OOC.

What if . . . Mrs. Gardiner's Lambton relations had been a little more well-to-do and what if she had stronger and longer ties to them and to Derbyshire? In this variation Elizabeth begins to spend summers with the Gardiners in Derbyshire at a fairly young age. As a result she develops her own ties to that part of the world and its people, including the Darcy's of Pemberley.

Mr. Darcy is in a desperate situation that needs to be resolved as soon as possible. But he will be surprised when he discovers that the only person who can help him is none other than the one he had promised to forget. (This story is available on K and KU, The Deal by Miranda Flan)

What happens if when trying to leave Netherfield after spending the day with Jane after she was ill, Elizabeth hurts her ankle and is forced to remain at Netherfield for longer. Would a few days more make a big difference to Darcy and Elizabeth's understanding and opinions of each other? Let's find out.

In canon, Lizzy is often the smartest person in the room. How would the story change if she were the smartest person in England? ODC/HEA

Preview only - Published on KU. With her beloved father dying and Longbourn entailed away, Elizabeth Bennet makes the ultimate sacrifice: accepting Mr Collins' proposal to secure her family's future. But fate has other plans. As tragedy and unexpected events unfold, Mr Darcy's constant presence forces Elizabeth to question whether duty and desire must always be at odds.

PREVIEW ONLY - PUBLISHED IN KU. What if Elizabeth and Darcy met and fell in love years before Meryton, only to be separated by lies? When they reunite and uncover the truth, they elope to Scotland, defying family and society. REMOVED FOR PUBLISHING ON KINDLE AND KU

What if Jane Bennet weren't as sweet as she seemed? What if her mother's crowing about her beauty rendered her more of a covert narcissist? How will Elizabeth Bennet handle having a bad Jane for an older sister? ***WILL BE REMOVED ON DECEMBER 11th for PUBLISHING***

In Hertfordshire's countryside, young Elizabeth Bennet feels out of place amidst her materialistic mother and indifferent father. When she meets Mrs. Fleet, a wise widow who has navigated life's challenges and defied social expectations, Elizabeth gains new insights on independence and resilience. With Mrs. Fleet's guidance, she discovers that true wealth lies beyond money.

Elizabeth Hartley, a wealthy cousin of the Bennets, clashes with the proud Mr. Darcy at an assembly. As rumors of romance and family expectations rise, Elizabeth must confront her own prejudices and navigate love, pride, and grace in this reimagined Pride and Prejudice.

Mr. Darcy's father gives him an ultimatum: marry one of his friend's four daughters, or face disinheritance.

Mr. Darcy falls in love with Miss Elizabeth Bennet. But is she truly Elizabeth Bennet? This story is a psychological exploration of different characters, especially the protagonist who grapples with an identity crisis. Will Mr. Darcy's love help her understand herself? Do not let the first section alarm you. The story is set in Regency England. Ultimate HEA for ODC.

She must get home for her sister's wedding, but how can she when her family has not replied to Mr. Darcy's express letters? She must make it home on her own, she can not ask for more help than he has already given her. Can she make it home on a Midnight Ride? Regency. HEA.

At Meryton's masquerade, Elizabeth Bennet and Mr. Darcy meet as strangers, captivated by each other's wit. Darcy proposes boldly, but Elizabeth hesitates—until the unmasking reveals their true identities. Realizing he loves the woman he once dismissed, Darcy pursues her openly. Will Elizabeth see past her pride, or will their enchanted night remain just a memory?

Elizabeth and Darcy are forced to marry each other after a compromise at Netherfield ball. But who orchestrated the compromise? Will Darcy forgive her? What is in store for Elizabeth as the mistress of Pemberley? Will she be able to gain her husband's trust and affection? COMPLETE STORY WILL BE AVAILABLE ON KINDLE SOON!

Elizabeth Bennet has always prided herself on her wit and charm, but when illness keeps her from attending the Meryton assembly, she never crosses paths with Mr. Darcy. With no opportunity for Darcy to slight her pride, fate takes a different turn. Until she runs into the gentleman at Rosings, and overhears him confess something shocking and heartbreaking...

PREVIEW ONLY: Published on Kindle as When Love is True. E lives with the Gardiners after having been thrown from Longbourn as a child. Meets Darcy earlier and the two fall in love. However, a summons from Longbourn arrives throwing a wrench into their plans.

What if the Bennets had been wealthy? Would that have changed anything? Or everything, perhaps...

Mr. Bennet had been married twice in his lifetime. His first marriage was not of his choosing, and it was an unhappy one. His second marriage brought him happiness, and he was deeply devoted to his wife. When Mr. Bennet passed away, to Jane's surprise, he chose Elizabeth as the heiress of Longbourn. This is a story about deception,betrayal and love. Unedited. Available until 1 Sept

Could two people be so similar and so different at the same time? (Available K and KU)

A family tragedy abruptly changes the Bennet family's fate. Elizabeth and Jane are forced to find a way to help their mother and sisters. Unfortunately, the path to finding happiness will be full of obstacles they must overcome. (Available until August 21st)

George Darcy and Lady Anne are still alive and not happy with how haughty their son has become. They will have to take steps to reverse it, before its too late. Aug, 2024 Story is being taken (mostly) down for editing and preparation for publishing.

Miss Bingley does not let Jane stay at Netherfield and sends her home. The consequences are extensive.

Darcy overhears Lizzy refuse Mr. Collins's proposal, but he overhears more: Lizzy finds him repellent. He abandons Netherfield, disllusioned. But, at Rosings a few months later, during Easter, he encounters Lizzy again. Can they find their way past themselves and into a new, shared life? Can it be done with Lady Catherine, Anne, and Mr. Collins all athwart their path?

Darcy and Elizabeth get to stay longer at Netherfield in each others company. When he realizes Elizabeth is all he wanted in a woman, there is an adventure waiting. This story is inspired the original novel as well as innumerable variations I have read over the years. Story is complete. ****Story is Available on Kindle***

What would happen if two best friends fell in love with the same gentleman? What would happen if the gentleman chose one of them? AU. Elizabeth is Mr. Bennet's niece.

PREVIEW ONLY - PUBLISHED ON KU. Shortly after the entire party departed from Netherfield, Darcy dreams about his botched proposal in April. He goes back to Netherfield to correct Elizabeth's impression of him sooner to save himself from the heartbreak. Unbeknownst to him, Elizabeth has a similar dream. Early reconciliation for ODC; others still try to get in their way

Enough is enough. No more serenity. No more quiet acceptance of her mother's never-ending wailing. No more parentification. Two sisters have had enough of the sacrifices they have had to make for their family. And it all starts when ever loving, ever forgiving Jane finally snaps. And who could blame her.

Darcy battles his pride, his past, and his present, hoping to secure a happy future. A character study and love story. — All in Darcy's POV. (Partial story. Complete, revised and edited version available on Amazon, Meryton Press.)

Fitzwilliam Darcy doesn't hold back when telling Elizabeth Bennet about his ardent love for her. She loves him as well, but because of Lydia, the Bennets' reputation will be permanently damaged. Darcy and Elizabeth join forces to seek a favorable resolution. Most of this story was taken down on May 29, 2024 per Amazon publishing rules.

While nursing her sister, Jane, back to health at Netherfield Park, Elizabeth encounters an unexpected side to the usually dour Darcy. Many of their misunderstandings are cleared up early on. Non-canon. Ooc.

Filling in the gaps between the second proposal and the wedding of Mr. Darcy and Elizabeth.

Mrs Bennet was furious at her most difficult daughter. No matter how fast Lizzy thought she could run, she would have her say. Little did she know just how much… * with some minor tweaks and a tiny little bonus scene, finally finished!

It is my take on how ODC might have navigated their way to happiness after being forced to marry due to rumours and gossip

PREVIEW ONLY - PUBLISHED ON KU as WHEN LOVE IS TRUE. D&E met earlier. E lives with the Gardiners in London after being cast out of Longbourn as a child. The two are engaged to be married when E receives a summons to return home to Longbourn. Stopping this version to rewrite

A case brings up trauma to Jay from his time in the army. The team is finally going to learn why Jay was discharged but that discovery puts them all at risk. With an elite military unit hunting Jay the team has to work fast to stop them before Jay becomes their newest victim. His PTSD hits full force, but Hailey and Will are standing by him and refuse to let the darkness take him.

Hailey and Jay used to be best friends, but haven't seen each other in 7 years. A chance encounter at a coffee shop one morning in Chicago forces them to address many old wounds, memories and feelings that had been left unsaid along the way. Will they be able to find their way back to each other? Upstead!

Elizabeth Bennet happens upon Georgiana in Ramsgate, along with her companion and an old family friend. Elizabeth suspects that all is not as it appears, and a few well-intentioned words set into motion a surprising series of events. (Most of this story has been taken down per Amzn publishing rules)

A collection of Upstead oneshots, mostly of Jay comforting Hailey or taking care of her. Requests welcome!

SAMPLE ONLY - This story has been mostly removed for publication and is now available on Kindle. The first and last 2 chapters are still available. . . . . What might happen if Collins was much more sensible than in the original story and arrived 2 years earlier.

One-shot. Elizabeth and Darcy have an interesting conversation while Elizabeth is staying at Netherfield.

Incompete!Elizabeth and Darcy meet in Meryton at the assembly without the insult. Instead, Elizabeth provides assistance to Darcy, and he feels grateful to her for it. Elizabeth is not a Bennet - the Bennets are cruel to E & D is a 'savior' of sorts. This turned into "Worthy of Her Trust." and is published by that title. I will not finish this version, but hope you enjoy the other.

Happily married and settled at Pemberley, Elizabeth Darcy's mind inevitably turns to securing a similar happiness for those around her – namely, for her sister-in-law and friend, Georgiana Darcy. When word reaches them of their cousin Colonel Fitzwilliam's plans to visit Derbyshire during the summer, Lizzy decides they must celebrate the Christmas he was unable to mark in winter...

One-shots into the partnership of Upstead. They have each other's back anytime. (some are based on particular episodes, some are not)

Elizabeth is a wealthy cousin to the Bennets. Some characters resort to compromise her at the Netherfield ball. REGENCY. ONE SHOT. OOC. ATTEMPTED COMPROMISE. E IS NOT A BENNET. BAD JANE. BAD BING.

I think we can all agree that Upstead needs some prompting, and while we're at it we may as well prompt me to prompt them. Too much? To summarize in simpler terms, this will be a collection of one-shots inspired by the prompts you want most. Let's dig in! Romance, humor, and angst, here we come...

Sarah Reese ran away from Connor a year ago, ran away from their marriage after a terrible tragedy. What happens when she returns to Chicago to work alongside Connor? Will they get together again or will this be the ending of Rheese?

Darcy’s original plan is to help Bingley with Netherfield. After the ball, he decides to leave for Pemberley. But what will he do when he learns that Mr Collins has proposed to Elizabeth? Will he be prepared to change his plan again and follow his heart? HEA, self-drawn amateur “cover”. BONUS chapter posted. Happy Holidays!

Hailey returns back to Chicago after being in New York for the past few weeks, but nothing goes to plan in the way she expects after coming home. Continuation of "How Did It Come To This?"

Basically just fluffy upstead future fics of Jay and Hailey as parents

This story expresses our favourite characters' love story with more emphasis on their inner lives than on the action surrounding them. It starts in Kent just after Darcy's disastrous monologue proposal which affects Lizzy just differently enough that she responds more gently. An edited version of this story has been accepted for publication with Mertyon Press! Coming out 2024-5!

a collection of upstead family oneshots/drabbles in no particular order because who doesn't love a bit of upstead family fluff

Jay and Hailey have been childhood best friends, but life happens and they part ways. An unexpected meet six years later leaves them shocked and emotional? Is something binding them from the past? Can they find their way back to each other? Will love triumph over all?

"How did you two get together?" "I almost died 12 times and your mother just couldn't resist me anymore."

hello, I'm searching for stories in which Jane behaves badly but since they are hard to find I figured I could ask the community if you have any recommendations!

This follows the trope of what if Elizabeth was not really Bennet. As is often the case with various fan fiction tropes, reality, facts and what can actually occur has to be suspended quite a bit while reading (I know I certainly suspended it while writing).

Jay Halstead is strong, but he's not a superhuman. What happens when everything he's done, and everything he's seen all suddenly comes crashing down on him? Will he ignore it until it crushes him? Or will he reach out for help? And if he reaches out for help, who will be there to watch his six?

It’s hard to keep secrets when you work with elite detectives, but there’s one secret Kim Burgess has kept from them her whole life. Burgess/Upton friendship, Buzek, a bit of Upstead.

"Detective Halstead." A bell in her head told her that she already knew the voice of the man who had just come from around the corner, but she didn't have time to understand where she had already heard this voice because, reaching out to him, she met the green eyes she had stared at all night now more than a month ago. / Sometimes life still knows how to surprise you

When Jay gets called back into the military for a permanent post, he is forced to leave Intelligence behind. But how long will he be able to stay away?

When something bad happens to Hailey will Jay spiral because of it and blame himself. involves Rojas/Upton friendship and possible Upstead romance. You'll have to wait and see!

Jay had had a long day and decides a drink (or three) wouldn't hurt. There he meets a woman and one thing leads to another but they agree to keep it just as a one-night thing. However two weeks later he has a run in with the same soft blonde curls, and there he finds out something he didn't the night of their previous encounter. She's also a cop. -upstead meeting before 4x21 au-

What happened after Jay was shot? This is my take on 7x09 and 7x10 (a "fix-it fic" because there was so much missing). *Now Updated with Chapter 9*

[AU] Hailey and Jay were young and in love, but had a tragic falling out. Hailey left but returned – five years later. Will they find their way back to each other?

The countdown to the Upstead wedding is less than 24 hours away. With the help of their colleagues and friends, their wedding is sure to be a magical one. The couple will soon be wed and will have to navigate the challenges of being married, and married co-workers. **UNRELATED TO THE UPSTEAD FINALE CLIFFHANGER**

Upstead AU: Detective Hailey Upton isn't looking for a committed relationship, but when Jay Halstead slips into her life and shows her that life isn't always cruel, she has to decide if she's going to follow him where she'd never gone or stay where she feels safest.

It's been 10 years since they were juniors and lot's has changed, but other things have stayed exactly the same. (Sequel to Lost or Found)

Upstead in a totally new and different context. What would happen if Upstead met in their training days? What would happen if their past was different and they had different backgrounds? Would they fall for each other? Will love blossom from their hearts?

Upstead fluff of 8x14 with an 8x16 twist at the end Jay Halstead style.

After a meeting with a CI Jay and Hailey's life are turned upside down and they must learn how to live with their new normal. Upstead story with the team, Will and Erin involved.

AU Upstead. Story starts between the end of season 7 and start of season 8.

They're each other's constant and anchor when everything seems to be going wrong and it's their unspoken moments that make them truly who they are together. Three missing Upstead moments from the S8 finale.

Finally Upton and Halstead cross that line. Upstead First Kiss. Pure upstead. As that first step is taken so many things from the past start to unravel, will they be able to survive those blows? And what happens to their partnership? Is there more than that?

Some events bring families closer together, others cause families to grow father apart. When a case turns personal for Hailey Upton, will it cause her already rocky family relationships to worsen or will she grow closer to her estranged family? Digs into Hailey's childhood/family life with hints of Upstead.

Hailey and Jay's partnership is nothing short of beautiful. Their bond is strong from early on and there may be more to it than meets the eye. But what happens when the person you're meant to be with is already with someone else? Sometimes you hit a lot of smaller bumps before you can fully get up the mountain.

UPDATED CONTENT! Sequel to "Home Is Where Family Is": Jay and Hailey are living the married life bliss. They have an adorable daughter and two more babies on the way. What happens when the ghosts of criminals they once locked away return to threaten them all? Will they be able to survive tragedy or will ghosts break everything? WARNING: Mentions of violence from past cases.

Something happens to Will while he is going to the police station to help on some case. Jay isn't happy. Rated T because I'm paranoid.

My take on what happens with the dance mentioned in the promo. This is meant to be a one-shot, but could turn into a story, depending upon what you all think. Let me know in the reviews.

Picks up from the end of 8x03 and what I imagine happened that night and beyond for Upstead.

The aftermath of Jay being shot in 7x09 and what could have happened.

Some Jay whump. Some Upstead.

A fun, crazy, roller coaster story surrounding Upstead and their love. This is a Jay whump story, an Upstead story, just a plain old fashion story of finding and falling in love all over again

Pat Halstead did not die in the fire. His son, however went on a revenge fuelled mission amd ended up getting dangerously injured. Will Jay be okay? Inspired by the tidbit of Pat Halstead info that we got in 8x06.

Sent in by YOU the reader, this is a collection of one-shot, stand alone prompts surrounding our beloved couple on Chicago PD, Upstead. Comment or PM me and I will bring your ideas to life. Let's have some fun!

After just a year of dating and a short engagement, Jay and Hailey need to navigate their first year of being a married couple. Upstead future.

Something about blind dates is not working fine with her. But maybe stepping out of her comfort zone and taking a little risk might prove more interesting than she initially thought. / Hailey and Jay in very different situations than usual - not partner, not friends, but maybe something more.

Just a short one-shot that popped in my head. Upstead all the way.

Luke Alvez has always kept his feelings to himself - the good and the bad. It's just how he operates. And it's no different after the team comes back from a difficult case, until suddenly there's someone that makes him want to change that. Penelope Garcia.

Jay and Hailey go undercover together, investigating a robbery case that might be linked to former military. But there's an unexpected complication. Upstead

Hailey & Jay are such great partners and I'm definitely seeing the chemistry between them, wouldn't mind seeing them get together eventually. I'm a sucker for slow burns. ANYWAY these are going to be one shots of either new stories or add on's to episodes where I felt something was missing. (Probably a lot of hurt/comfort and whump hehe). Hope you enjoy!

Sometimes when you are missing someone and or need that person you don't even realize that it could be so simple to have a part of him with you. Hailey realized that someone else clothes could help her feel close to that person.

Jay Halstead is doing paperwork when he receives a devastating phone call regarding his younger brother: Will Halstead

An exploration of Hailey's and Jay's feelings for the other after 6x10 and onward, episode-based... Delving a little further into their journey than what we're given on the show. Let's go!

Someone comes back into Hailey's life and things take a turn quickly. Can Jay help her before it's too late? (Established Upstead) Rated M for future chapters.

Hailey has been a bit off recently, Jay Halstead noticed. He decides to find out what's bothering her. She will need her partner's help and support to get through their latest case, which forces her to face old demons.

When Erin Lindsay surprises her unit by walking into the bullpen unannounced, Jay and Hailey find themselves in a situation that forces them both to confront feelings and emotions that they'd buried away or tried to run from. Hailey's POV.

If you love the Halstead brothers, Jay whump, and Pat Halstead effecting Jay's health from the grave, then this is the story for you! This is a story of how family really is eternal and how you can't outrun genes and all their wonderful qualities. This is a Jay whump story.

My take on events that followed 7x09

There are moments in life when changes are accepted as a sign of destiny. Maybe Jay and Hailey have come to a tipping point in their friendship and everything they dance around and need to see how the change will affect them.

Jay needs Hailey to undercover with his as his wife, but things don't exactly go as planned because they never do leading them and Burzek finally addressing the feelings that had been growing between them all for the past few months. Upstead Burzek S8.

Hailey returns from New York with a newfound intensity in her feelings towards Jay. Can she manage to push them down and remain status quo or will she finally confess to him what she has been hiding? Will Jay feel the same way? Could they make it work? Rated T for future chapters...

"So you have a kid now, huh?" Erin seemed to regain the use of the word and the sentence came out as if it had cost her a titanic effort. Jay nodded looking down at his boy clinging to him. The messy brown curls gave him a strange wild look he knew his mother loved.

All things Upstead throughout Season 7, both what actually happened in the show and what I wish happened! Enjoy

Mrs. Bennet fled from Longbourn with her lover and Jane two months after Elizabeth was born, leaving little Elizabeth behind with Mr. Bennet. Mr. Bennet dedicated his life to raising Elizabeth. He had loved Elizabeth dearly from the first time he picked his little girl up and she smiled her baby smile at him, and grabbed at his sideburns.

A tough case before Christmas Eve seems to destroy their plans, but Hailey and Jay will find ways to celebrate and make the thing that works between them. - Upstead dancing around their thing.

A series of Upstead one shots set after the season 6 finale.

Set after 7X10. After being shot once again, Jay is battling his demons. Will and Hailey had no idea just how bad Jay's PTSD truly was. Now he has to take the time to heal, it is the perfect time for Will to finally get his brother to work on not only his PTSD but living a real life.

We don't know much about Jay's Ranger days or all of his skills. So I am creating connecting Oneshots that will feature a skill or story from Jay's Ranger days. Set in Season 7 and best to read all in order. It is time that the Intelligence Unit truly discovers just who Jay Halstead is and why he is considered a legend.

When an operation from his military past threatens his life, Jay has no choice but to go into WitSec. Only he's not going alone. Mouse, Will and Hailey will be there with him and together they are determined to get through it. As they spend their time in hiding will Hailey and Jay finally allow their feelings to come out? And will they all survive the war ahead of them?

What starts off as a normal day changes the lives of 3 people in Intelligence. Isabella is 20 months old and the daughter Jay didn't know he had. Finding out he has a daughter is only the start, as he discovers the abuse she had been through. Jay is determined to give her the best life possible and he will protect her from Bunny trying to get her back.

Riley loved lifting his spirits whether she would do it by letting him win in Mario kart or by making him help her cook and compliment on his non-existent cooking skills. Mac wasn't stupid. He knew all the effort Riley was putting into making him feel better whenever his train of thought would take dangerous routes. This is a MacRiley fic.

"do you really think we're ready to be together 24/7 for the next ten days?" - jay and hailey quarantine together after they both test positive for the covid-19 virus.

Just an alternative version of the Upstead scenes in each episode. The words we wished they would speak!

When Jay Halstead is called back into the Rangers, his team never imagined he would go missing. While Jay fights to survive, the team must fight to find him, with the help of Mouse.

When Master Sergeant Jay Halstead is called back home to Chicago to help Intelligence with a military case after serving seven long tours in Afghanistan, he finds that the Army may not be the only career he can have.

This is a upstead story with Jay going back to afghanistan with mouse

Jay's lost. He and Hailey are still new to each other when a case comes along that gives Jay a reason to focus but threatens to send him spiralling while Hailey tries to help him, tries to keep sight of him. Set in early season 5 post 5x01. Now Complete.

"I quit!" Those were the last words before Jay Halstead left the 21st Precinct of the Chicago Police Department. Jay's had enough. Jay Halstead quits Intelligence, leaving Hailey Upton behind. What had happened? Can she help Jay find his way back? Upstead all the way

Hailey has to keep reminding herself this change is temporary. A temporary new partner. A temporary new city. NYC is fun, it's new, but it's not home. It's not permanent. Jay's calls and texts only remind her of that. Jay, though? He's not temporary. He's permanent. He's home. And somehow, the distance only makes that more obvious. OR - Hailey and Jay learn exactly what absence

Sent in by YOU the reader, this is a collection of one-shot, stand alone prompts surrounding our beloved character on Chicago PD, Jay Halstead. Comment or DM me and I will bring your ideas to life. Let's have some fun!

She opened her eyes suddenly feeling her head snap back. "It's really time for you to wake up, Detective. Before I'll kill you, I really want to have a chat with you." A groan of relief slipped from her lips as Booth released her hair and walked a few steps away.

"jay, you'd make a really hot dad." - prompt: while chasing a lead on their homicide investigation, jay & hailey find an abandoned baby on christmas eve. as to not have the baby spend it's first christmas at family services, it's up to jay & hailey, with a little help from will & the rest of the team to take care of it.

Without another word, she walked away, passing by him so closely he had to step back. Voight looked at him, the look on his face surprising as there was a hint of what Jay thought was amusement there. All he could do was bite his tongue, pretend to act surprised when he really wasn't.

Hailey Upton and Jay Halstead are Secret Service Agents, brought together to head up one of the most important jobs in the country. They are tasked with protecting Congresswoman Kim Burgess, who could become the first ever female President of the United States. (AU. Upstead. Burzek.)

AU where Hailey Upton isn't a cop and meets Jay Halstead under different circumstances. This story follows the development of their relationship in a world where they don't have to overcome the obstacle of working together.

With the help of Vanessa and Will, Hailey and Jay relive the last three years of their partnership and come to the same life-altering conclusion.

What if Hailey had turned down Voight's offer to join the Intelligence Unit? Would they still remain in each other's orbit? A rewrite of season 5 with Hailey and Jay bonding over friendship instead of partnership. This is an Upstead A/U Fic.

Hailey froze when admitting her feelings for Jay at the hospital, so he shows back up at her house and does it for her. Chicago PD prompt #2 "Admit"

AU. Post 3x16. Sarah and Connor connect in the most unexpected way as he treats her father. Season four and five alternative versions with all Rheese twists. FINISHED.

New multi-chapter story line, starting at the end of 7x18. The first part is basically a recap of the ending of that episode, from Hailey's perspective. And then we go into her telling Jay, something we didn't get to see on PD. I plan on having this go for 5, maybe 6, chapters depending on how it goes.

Sequel to "Fathers and Sons". Jay Halstead and Hailey are getting married, and are having a baby. And before the wedding, a few more things need to be taken care of.

To keep things simple, this is a story of a trip to New York, memory lane, and an unfamiliar hospital. This is a Jay whump story stuffed with all kinds of twists, turns, and surprises along the way.

"i mean, he's clearly a dumbass if he invited you and just 'forgot' about your temper." - prompt: hailey is invited to her exes wedding and there is no way in hell she is showing up solo. luckily, jay is eager to show off how successful he's become. unfortunately, hailey spitefully tells everyone he is her boyfriend, so there's that. (alternate universe/fake relationship)

Hailey is forced to deal with something very unexpected. How will Jay handle the situation? Will it pull them closer together or destroy their new relationship? Stay tuned to find out! Set S8- ish. Rated T for later chapters, the first few probably won't be.

Hailey has a secret that no one knows about. But then the team lands a case that brings her past crashing into the present. Can she trust Jay with her secret?

One-shots of Jay Halstead being injured, sick or mentally tortured. Follows no specific season and unrelated unless otherwise mentioned. Every chapter is at least 3,000 words. Conversions added in end notes

The aftermath of 7x09 and what the future holds for Hailey and Jay together. Rated M for future chapters, however the starting chapters aren't Rated M.

Jay unexpectedly runs into a boy from his past, but can't quite place who he was until late at night. It's not until their second encounter that Jay realizes how much he had impacted the boy four years before. Upstead friendship. Oneshot. Reaction to 3x07 set at Beginning of season 7.

Hailey struggles with a case and Jay helps her through something he's all too familiar with. Just a short, angsty drabble.

One phone call and Jay Halstead's life changes forever. How will he deal with it? Just a little story that will include some Upstead, eventually

Hailey and Jay meet at Jays house for their thing... (basically an Upstead love confession.)

For as long as Jay can recall, he's tried everything to do right, to not be another version of his father. Here and now, he realizes too late how much it could cost him. (Post ep and AU following the events of 7x09 and beyond) Upstead and lots of Will and Jay. (posted also on AO3)

A quick little one shot based on the prompt Undercover. Hailey and Jay go undercover and have to do a little something in order to maintain their cover.

Hailey gets hurt at work and Jay is there to help her recover. Will this help push them closer together or draw them apart? Will they realize they have feelings for each other and gain the confidence to confess that or will they remain in the comfort of status quo? Leave a review to let me know what you think! Comments keep me going!

Post 7x18. Hailey comes to terms with what has just happened and what she needs to do next.

Jay saved a life in the past, what will happen if he needs saving?

Hailey and Jay go undercover has a married couple in the suburbs. This story is based on the episode Neighborhood Watch, from the show NCIS LA.

Ten months after the death of his wife, Jay Halstead is still trying to put back the pieces of what happened while raising his daughter. The last person he expected to come into their life was Hailey Upton, who will flip everything that Jay once knew on its head. Jay Halstead x Hailey Upton slow burn. AU where Hailey isn't a cop and not part of the unit.

This story is slightly AU since it doesn't exactly follow the show's line. It picks up right after Hailey's talk with Voight and follows how Jay and Hailey deal with that long distance thing. Upstead all the way, because they are endgame!

Hailey learns the hard way that Jay's fear of needles is deeper than the usual annoyance most people have when Trudy insists everyone in the district gets their flu shot. Set in season 5 and features appearances from Will. Upstead friendship.

Jay kisses Hailey to protect their cover which leads to them putting their feelings out in the open. An upstead season 8 one shot

Hailey Upton and Jay Halstead aren't quite sure how they ended up being held hostage in a store, tied and at gun point. And when the offender demands for secrets to be spilled as a chance of allowing them to make it out alive, Hailey spills a secret she thought she'd keep to herself and never let anyone know. Least of all Jay. Upstead.

Sometimes your paths keep crossing with the people you're destined to end up. Jay and Hailey would be great partners in any life, there's no doubt about that, but what if there was something underlying to it before they became them? Sometimes the timing of things doesn't always work out, but what if colliding fates could help them align despite years that have past?

After having been rescued by Darcy, a fifteen year old Elizabeth comes to live at Pemberley.

'And now, with the unbearable pain that clouded her brain, it seemed so absurd to her to have fought him for some feelings. Of course she wanted Jay, she always wanted Jay. He was her best friend, how could she fight him' ! Upstead feelings !

What if the meth lab/ rehoming scam case from 5x05 happened in a future where Jay and Hailey are happily married and are parents to a daughter? How does parenthood affect their approach to the case? How does it affect them? What does life have in store for them? Upstead romance, drama, & family fic. This is my first fic ever so sorry for the summary :)

Hailey's last day in New York. She heard a song that made her think of Jay. Of course she tells him :)

Hailey Upton is with the FBI in New York City, Jay Halstead is back in Chicago, when he receives a worrying phone call from New York. Upstead, as always

Just a small drabble of an upstead night routine.

Jay meets an old friend in a case that brings a lot of memories while Hailey tries to control her feeling towards her partner.

When John Nolan's son calls in with a tip about drug smuggling colligates, off to Pennsylvania he goes. When Hank Voight's Intelligence unit is on scene, the LAPD come face-to-face with some of Chicago's finest. A Chicago PD & The Rookie crossover story, featuring mainly Chenford & Upstead ships, but with mentions of others, plus all characters!

Finally, Vanessa Rojas has enough of Hailey Upton and Jay Halstead not admitting their feelings for each other and decides to do something about it. An Upstead one-shot

Set after 6x14 "Ties that Bind." Jay decides to help Hailey out after realizing Adam's a little dense and learns her favorite flower and donut while doing so. Upstead friendship. One-shot?

It was rare Hailey went on an assignment with out her partner. But this was one of those days. And she got hurt. Jay goes to visit her at Chicago Med, and is shocked to find she is not there. So the Halstead brothers make a house call.

The uncertain tone he used made her head turn towards him and smile sweetly. She reached out to squeeze his arm, "It will be all right, Jay, you have my back." A series of UPSTEAD MISSING MOMENTS! With the participation of all our favorite Intelligence cops!

The time Jay hurt his head on a table and Will had to come to the precinct. Just a little random Jay whump OneShot. Hope you enjoy it!

What if Hailey and Jay met under different circumstances? - AU - Hailey Upton is one of the best CIA agents and Jay Halstead is a Ranger with the army in Afghanistan. When there's an attack on US soil Hailey is sent to Bagram Airfield to work with the Special Operations team where she meets Jay.

Two strangers meet at a bar, at first it's a blossoming friendship, but it has the possibility to turn into so much more. Jay and Hailey AU.

OA is in town, going undercover with Hailey as a married couple and having to face a hostile Jay. Read as Hailey and Jay navigate work, unspoken words, lies and undeniable jealousy!

As suggested in the title of Jane Austen's original work, Darcy's greatest failing is pride. His passionate love for Elizabeth only mitigates this character flaw, resulting in the awful proposal at Hunsford. If happenstance forced Darcy to marry Elizabeth before he loved her, or even knew her at all, would he ever be able to get past his pride to recognise his fortune?

Hailey returns to Chicago, with her FBI partner. **This is updated with the conclusion. For some reason the website doesn't show that it's been updated.**

Chicago is known for its cold weather, but Hailey has a day that brings new meaning to cold. Hailey is trapped in a car with a gunman who is driving too fast. When the car flies off the road into a frozen pond, the Halstead brothers help her warm back up.

Jane and Lizzy must prepare to face an uncertain future. Shunned by Mrs. Bennet and largely ignored by Mr. Bennet, they face additional challenges when a young gentleman of fortune leases Netherfield Park. This is an AU story with major changes to some of the familiar characters and situations. As a result, ODC can be considered OOC in this rendering. Some angst and a little humor

Hailey goes through an unfamiliar and scary event, one Jay is more than experienced with, and he helps her through it.

When Hailey walks into a drug bust with no back-up, she gets attacked and subsequently hurt. Jay was supposed to be on a stake-out, at Voight's orders. In a fit of rage and guilt, he blames Voight...and his feelings boil over. Hailey hears.

"plus, why would he get back together with erin when he's clearly in love with you?" - prompt: erin is back in town and asks jay out for drinks. hailey isn't sure how she feels about it but finds herself at molly's throwing back shots with will halstead (he totally ships upstead)

A collection of mini fics and drabbles looking in the lives of Jay Halstead and Hailey Upton.

No matter how many times this happens, Hailey will never get used to it. All she can do is pray to whoever will listen and try not to scream at whatever being dictates so much trauma in their lives. So she'll hold his hand and have enough strength for both of them until he has enough strength to hold her up. A future fic of sorts; canon compliant. Lots of upstead. Med characters.

Hailey is back from New York, and both Hailey and Jay are ready to admit their feelings. Hailey gets injured and that pushes Jay to finally admit to her what he's been desperate to tell her. S8 one shot idea I had about how they could finally admit their feelings.

Grabbing my jacket, I raced out of there so quickly after Platt had given me the information for my flight to New York. Her usual words of wisdom were not comforting, despite seeing the concern in her expression. Missing scenes for 7x18

"alright, so answer me this. hypothetically, if hailey was to go home with, oh, i don't know, severide or something, would you be completely okay with that?" - prompt: the whole gang is at molly's having a great time until will halstead corners jay about his relationship with hailey and advises him to take his girl home.

26 prompts into the lives of Jay and Hailey

Haiely gets kiddnapped and it s up to the unit to find her. Upstead.

All Hailey wants is to put a pillow over her head, and make it all go away. All Jay wants is to help her.

When an undercover job goes wrong, Jay and Hailey have to leave Chicago and are placed in witness protection. Shameless Upstead-romance

It was supposed to be just a simple movie night between partners... wasn't it? This is what happens when Upstead lets their tension boil over!

In this story, Elizabeth saves Georgiana Darcy from being abducted by Wickham in London. However, she does not stay on the scene long enough for either lady to learn the identity of the other person. These events have consequences for how the story develops. HEA

After Hailey's confessions about her sordid past, Jay brings up Darius and a conversation in the coffee room where he feels like she has been anything but honest with him. Upstead angst, set after 7x16.

Hailey forgot how to breathe for a moment, because of course when the virus came to Chicago she'd have to be holed up in her apartment with her partner, Jay Halstead…who happened to forget what a shirt was. Yeah, this should be fun. [Upstead one-shot where Hailey ends up quarantined with Jay – & what they may or may not do with their free time].

Tired and disillusioned by society, Mr Darcy decides to take a vacation, but most certainly not of the kind one would expect from a man of his consequence. No, to avoid turning bitter he decides it's time for a change and a drastic one. What he has not counted on is, that in doing so he could lose his heart. Now back!

Upstead one shots

What if Jay & Hailey had met while each were undercover – but neither knew that the other was a cop? Later, when they work another UC op, tragedy strikes, and Hailey's left to pick up the pieces. Until she keeps seeing Jay everywhere. Is it real? Or just the ghost of her past?

As a single parent, Jay has to deal with raising his 9 year old son and working for Intelligence…

Chicago PD / Upstead Fanfiction - Hailey and Jay are on a stakeout that might not end well. A warehouse collapses. Will they finally confess their feelings for each other before it is too late? After 7x09/7x10

Jay is finally back on the job after being shot and it couldn't have come at a better time. Something is building within Chicago and it is going to take all of Jay's skills and knowledge to stop it before millions die. Along the way, the team has to adjust to changes that are coming to the unit, including losing one of their own and gaining a new member.

Detectives Hailey Upton and Jay Halstead's working relationship has turned into a great friendship, but what happens when the lines between being just friends and being something more get blurred? Upstead fan-fic.

When Jay was accused of killing Lonnie Rodiger, he was basically alone. What if he met someone, who would be on his side? This story starts in season 1, with some changes to the original story-line, and it is an Upstead story

What would happen if Hailey heard out Voight's advice in 7x12, but not in the exact way that it was intended? What would she do when she finds herself outside of Jay's door late at night? Maybe this was the catalyst they needed.

This story is set after Chicago PD Episodes 7x10 and 7x11. Would Hailey ever tell Jay what she wanted to say when he was released from Med? A one-shot Upstead story

Exploration of the aftermath to the Absolution/Mercy arc, focusing on Jay, Hailey and Will, with a lot of angst, brotherly love and a touch of Upstead along the way.

Upstead OneShot. Will she finally tell him the three magical words? Hailey is also curious about why Jay is so scared of hospitals and gets infos about his time in Afghanistan. Plays right after Hailey picked him up from the hospital in 7x10. / Jay whump

Random one-shots between the pairing of Jay Halstead and Hailey Upton. Feel free to request but I can’t guarentee I will get to it as I can be quite lazy!

What happens to Jay immediately after the events of 7x09's "Absolution?" Will he survive? Will he find his way back to Hailey? And how would it happen? We could all use a little believing...

Did Jay survive the shooting and the surgery? Plays after the sneak peak for 7x10 (Jay whump, mention of panic attacks!)

A sequel to my stories "No Surrender" and "Reason to Believe". Jay and Hailey are together, and life seems to be perfect. Until one day they are suddenly gone. Set in a slightly AU season 7, Rojas has joined the unit, but is not living with Hailey, and there is no Burzek baby in this universe, simply because the story is only about Upstead

What happens if Jay ended up spending the night at Hailey's way back when they first started "their thing" in 5x18? What would transpire from it? Would they end up admitting their feelings sooner, or will they continue to dance around each other for another year? It definitely would be interesting.

Hailey's thoughts as she stood by Jay's hospital bed after the events of 7x09... (One-shot)

Jay is perfectly content spending Christmas alone after the tumultuous year and few months he's had. Did he honestly think Hailey would let him though? Would the tension between them become even more palpable if he spent the holidays with the Uptons? Maybe it's just the push they need…

Jay and Hailey find out the gender of Baby Halstead

When Dr Sarah Reese is shot while treating a patient in the ED, a secret is revealed. From there, it’s the longest and most complicated are-they-or-aren’t-they situation. The rumour mill was never so juicy.

It's time for Poise Ann's first Christmas and Jay wants to make it one that Hailey will never forget

Jay and Hailey have been partners for 3 years and dating for a year…Hailey has some news to tell Jay but isn't sure how he will react to it.

This story is inspired by Chicago PD Episode 3x7 "A Dead Kid, a Notebook, and a Lot of Maybes". It's set in season 7, and it is an Upstead story – no surprise here. Intelligence is called to a possible school shooting, which hits too close to home for Jay Halstead.

Your past always finds a way to come back and haunt you. What he didn't know was how soon his would show back up. When a case takes a strange turn, Jay Halstead isn't prepared for what unravels next.

What makes it like a mistake eventually ends up being completely the opposite. This is a story about Upstead. How their relationship grows. There are here for each other, hold onto each other. Some Jay whump and Hailey whump. Lot of angst, love, friendship, hurt/confort, jealousy, bumps in the road.

Just when she thought she had gotten him back, he was ripped away from her once again. This is what happens when Hailey Upton finds Jay Halstead, who has been shot by Angela West. Set post 7x09 – an Upstead "two"-shot.

Detective Hailey Upton is abducted during an undercover op, resulting in her leaning on her partner Detective Jay Halstead for a little more than just emotional support. Upstead Fan-Fiction. A little Burzek too.

The word no kept repeating in his mind, thoughts about what could have happened racing in his head. He wouldn't lose her, he couldn't. In his mind, there wasn't a world that didn't exist where he was alive and okay, and Hailey wasn't. He wouldn't exist if Hailey were not here. - Inspired by 7x04

"We found her." - It doesn't hit him, at first, what that means. The implication of those words echoing somewhere behind Jay, lost in the mechanical rigidness that had marked his movements for the past few days- lll A mission goes wrong, eleven days later and Jay is still dealing with the aftermath.

A short Upstead piece. After an exhausting week, Hailey Upton wants to spend the evening home alone. What happens when Jay Halstead wants to talk.

What happens when Jay gets sick and insists that it's just the flu. Is it or is it something more. Will his stubbornness allow him to accept help. Includes Halstead brothers. Edited on June 8, 2020- conversions added.

What happens after a drunk night at Molly's. Just a short little Upstead fun.

Hailey Upton had almost lost her partner, Jay Halstead. What would've happened if the bullet from 6x02 had done some damage and Jay was on his way to Med? Would Hailey finally realize her feelings for him? A one-shot from last year's crossover – Upstead, of course!

This is a sequel to "No Surrender". Jay Halstead and Hailey Upton are finally in a relationship. Work with Intelligence goes on as usual, until a body is found. Clearly Upstead

Inspired by existential1rony's FF: A little Upsteady. Read it first! Based on the whole Upzek fiasco. Jay caught Hailey and Adam together, and no, they would not always be good.

Hailey Upton is settling into a new job, a new home, and a nice life, with her partner Jay Halstead, but Jay's old lover Erin Lindsay moves back to Chicago intent on making nice with the happy couple. Kim Burgess finally has the perfect partnership with newly returned Kenny Rixton, too bad her personal life is such a mess. (An Old Flame: continuation)

Jay gets injured during an undercover case that's gone horribly wrong. Hailey and him are no longer on the best of terms, but can they put their differences aside to get through this together? Or will they get what they deserve for how things turned out?

Exhausted by the drama that has surrounded the unit this week, Hailey and Jay have a hard time not taking their frustrations out on each other. Upstead 3

Hailey and Jay are suspended, after a suspect in their custody is in a coma.

Erin Lindsay hears about plans her boyfriend was making for them before she abruptly left town and returns to Chicago to rekindle an old flame, forcing Hailey Upton to deal with her feelings for Jay Halstead.

Jay and Hailey find themselves in a situation while out on a stakeout. Will Hailey step up and take care of Jay at his most vulnerable hour? Thank you for all the positive reviews- this is my first fanfic, hope you keep reading!

Miss Bingley's machinations go awry when she upsets her sister, and Mrs Hurst instead of helping her trap Mr Darcy once and for all follows her own scheme instead. - With rather unexpected results...

My idea of Upstead's first kiss.

We're always gonna be good. No, Jay and Hailey wouldn't always be good. After a fight, Jay leaves for an undercover mission. Hailey stays behind, feeling guilty and alone. Very much Upstead

What happens if Hailey goes back to see Jay after Adam called that time at the bar & he pushed her to go? What happens if Jay confronts Hailey after the time she told him she'd follow him blind? Tensions are palpable for sure! A little "What-If" Upstead story taking place during the middle of Season 6.

It's been a month since everything fell apart and the Unit got disbanded. Just when Hailey & Jay think things are normalizing again and they're finally ready to admit they'd like to take the next step in their relationship, the rug gets pulled from under them. What happens when someone from Hailey's past returns, sending all their thoughts & plans spiraling? #Upstead

Jay and Hailey have not been on the same page recently. Jay's gone off the deep end dealing with his PTSD, and Hailey's just about given up on getting her old partner back. But what if he was suddenly taken, and she was the only one who could get him back? An Upstead twist inspired by the original Season 3 premiere "Life is Fluid."

When another working girl OD's, Hailey and Jay are sent in to put a stop to the drugs running rampant on the club scene. But when the line between professional and personal becomes too thin, will they be able to keep it together without compromising the case – or their lives? Another multi-chapter Upstead fic to tide you over till Sept! Rated T overall, but mature themes included.

Adam and Kim's wedding is coming up, forcing Jay and Hailey to come to terms with a truth they've been avoiding forever, as they attend the party as friends. Everything changes by the end of the night when it's time for the vows.

Jay and Hailey are married...well, at least in terms of their undercover op, they are. The two of them go under to track a con artist couple that have run off to Vegas. But when they get closer than either of them expected, can they stay ahead of their targets? First multi-chapter Upstead fic – rated T for now, but may change later. Hope ya'll like it!

Kelton's reckoning occurs through blood and bullets; theirs could also be counted in shell-casings and scars, but at least she and Jay have survived. So far, at least. [or: the three times during the finale hailey thinks about it, and the one time afterwards that she doesn't.]

Its been a crazy week in Intelligence. Adam is in jail, the unit is about to be torn apart... and now to top it all off the newly elected crooked mayor of Chicago, Kelton, was just found murdered in his home. This multi-chapter story takes place immediately following the finale, when Jay realizes that Hailey is no where to be found. A lot of Upstead

After intervening when seeing a child being abducted, Upton herself becomes a victim and gets taken with the girl. However, as the team digs deeper into her disappearance, they come to find that she was the intended target all along and that she's in greater danger than they thought. Will the team be able to find her before it's too late? (After the events of 'Ghosts', Upstead)

SPOILERS FOR SEASON 6 FINALE! What if Kelton won the election and wasn't killed? What if he followed through and disbanded the Intelligence Unit? Hailey and Jay are split up, both working new jobs in the police department. But it's not the way either of them wanted it. And even though they're not together anymore, both of them can't stop thinking about what could have been.

The aftermath of a sniper case leaves Hailey analyzing her complicated feelings for both Jay and Adam. And leaves Jay evaluating the situation that they're all in together, whether they like it or not. Will a conclusion finally arise? Slow-burn Upstead

After a hard week on the field and Jay completely ignoring her, Hailey is ready to fight to the finish. And she might just get to hear what she has been waiting for all along.

"If there was anyone I'd follow blind, I'd follow you." Jay couldn't get those words out of his head. He couldn't get any of her words out of his head.

When Jay gets injured whilst chasing a suspect on a freezing cold winter day in Chicago, Hailey's denial shatters right there. She never could stand seeing him hurt.

Jay and Hailey get sent undercover at a ritzy nightclub. When Jay makes a decision to avoid being recognized, it'll affect and change his and Hailey's relationship drastically. Are either of them ready for it? Another little ficlet about Upstead, of course!

A close informant from Jay's past resurfaces as a suspect and really throws Jay's emotions into a loop. Hailey tries to be there for him like she always is, but he's not having it this time. When they both realize why, it'll change the whole course of their relationship. #Upstead orientated, of course.

It's been days, but Hailey still can't stop thinking about the way Jay looked at her after she told him that if she was going to follow anyone blind, it would be him.

My take on 6x14. Burzek and Halstead pairing as it should've been all along. PLEASE take a few seconds to read my note/chapter 1 or my one shot.

Jay Halstead has always cared deeply about the people in his life that mean something to him, and Hailey Upton snuck up on him in becoming one of those people. But the more time he spends with her, the more time he sees her with Adam and the more he thinks that it's not just friendship between them, the more Jay realises he can't pretend any longer.

An ode to season 2, episode 10 of Chicago PD with some twists and tweaks along the way. Set in the current season, a Jay whump story.

Jay and Hailey have a major difference of opinion on a case regarding keeping someone undercover.

Something tragic happens to Hailey and Jay is distraught over it. Will these two finally wake up and realize their feelings run deeper than a simple partnership? Totally Upstead!

AU Rheese. In which Sarah Rhodes finally makes it to Gaffney Chicago Medical Center.

There are little to no Upstead stories that exist, so I thought it was time to rectify that, especially now. This story is about what happens when Jay finds out that Hailey and Adam have been sleeping together. Tensions are extremely high.

AU. When Sarah's father returns to her life years later claiming he wants to make amends she struggles a bit with the decision of letting the man who once betrayed her into her heart again. Will her family make her see there's forgiveness after all? And how will she and Connor deal with tragedy as it strikes?

Charles Bingley is not what he seems to be. The story also features evil officers, baffled gentlemen, young ladies of marriageable age, and one multi-purpose tree.

Mr Bennet died one year before the Meryton Assembly; life at Longbourn changes as a result.

As Lyla and Zac grow closer, Lyla begins to wonder if his transformation truly was an accident. Romance blooms and secrets are revealed. (Post-Season One, Zac/Lyla)

Elizabeth Bennet, on her way from Kent to London after receiving Mr. Darcy's awful proposal and life-changing letter, falls victim to a freak spring snowstorm, and the only man who can save her is the one she had totally rejected as "the last man on Earth she could be prevailed on to marry."

Regency, D&E HEA. Elizabeth and Jane are children of Mr. Bennet's first marriage. The results of Ramsgate are more dire than in canon. We begin on the night of the Meryton Assembly.

Elizabeth is being forced to wed the odious collins, but there is a certain someone who will not allow it! will our favorite hero remain a civilized gentleman as he whiskes his Elizabeth off the Scotland?