The infamous insult at the Assembly Ball falls flat. As events change, our characters must learn to see things from another point of view. This takes them through a series of changes in their outlook and behavior that shifts how they view themselves and others. WARNING - This is a teaser chapter. The full story has been pulled for publication.

P&P AU - What if there was a scandal in the Bennet family prior to Darcy meeting Elizabeth, could he overcome his pride? What if Elizabeth saw him as another immoral gentleman, could she overcome her prejudice?

Helga was ready for anything. Working for Bob during Christmas, being alone for the holidays, etc...but not to become a foster mother to a litter of kittens...and under Arnold's roof.

"If only I had learnt to be a lady," Elizabeth whispered, "then perhaps I might be fit to marry, but as it is, I am not." Is it possible for a man, even one such as Fitzwilliam Darcy, to change her mind?