(A.N: This story refers back to Newlyweds life)

Chapitre 1: A trip to Bath.

It was a sunny October day. On the grounds of Pemberley, the Darcy family composed of Darcy, Elizabeth and the two year old twins Frederick and Amelia were enjoying a nice picnic.

While surveying the antics of the children with a loving eye, the older Darcys discussed of books, music and poetry. Finally they came to business and estate affairs. Darcy said he need to go to Bath to settle some affairs with his stewart Mr Jamison.

"Would you like to go to Bath with me, Lizzy? I expect it will take at least a month."

"But what of the children, dear?"

"We could let them visit their cousins Bingleys. I'm sure Jane and Charles would love to have them. Please say yes Lizzy. I would love to have you all by myself for this trip."

Elizabeth needed a bit convincing to leave her children but finally relented. A trip alone with her husband was always a pleasure. The Bingleys wrote agreeing to the visit of the young Darcys. The trip was extremely agreeable. Darcy and Elizabeth felt they were back to their honeymoon trip. Soon after they were at Bath and took possession of their lodgings in Royal Crescent. Their stay was occupied by business for Darcy and various visits for Elizabeth. However they assisted to various plays and concerts and went to the balls given in the Bath assembly rooms. Darcy although not fond of society was always happy to dance with his lovely wife who made each dance anything but dull.

Finally at the end of the stay, as they rode towards Rochester Manor Darcy said: "Are you well Elizabeth? You seem a little out of spirits these last days. You do not regret quitting Bath, are you?"

"No Fitzwilliam, it is not that. Yes I have been a little unwell but it was nothing and passed now."

"Are you sure? Maybe it will be better if we called a doctor once we get home."

"That will not be necessary Fitzwilliam because I know what plagues me."

"Then what is it?" His forehead creased with worry and his hold on her hand tightened.

"I suppose the fact of expecting a new child for this spring explains a lot of these ailments."

"Lizzy!" her husband cried happily "Is that true?"

"It is. I'm so happy, Fitzwilliam!"

Darcy embraced and kissed tightly and joyfully. When they arrived to Rochester Manor, they were warmly welcomed by their children and the Bingleys. They related their news. The Bingleys were as usual delighted and announced news of the same nature.

The 17 of March, Fanny Alice Bingley was born in Rochester Manor followed by Matthew Bennet Darcy, the 15 of May.