"So, Jane and Bing are pretty much the cutest couple ever," said Lizzie. "Honestly, it's getting a bit maddening to be here. They are so agreeable all the time. They are so adorable that I want to gauge my eyes out with a spork sometimes. At least Caroline is gone. She was always prone to smiling along with whatever her brother said. Well, unless it was something nice about Jane."

Lizzie rolled her eyes. "Anyway, I'm getting off topic. My mom says we'll probably have to stay here for another two weeks. It's not a bad thing, really, but living in the same house with the world's cutest couple might start to get on my nerves. I love them both, but they avoid conflict and drama like the plague. And we all know that the Lizzie Bennet Diaries is all about the drama."

Lizzie sighed. "Well, at least there is one person I can count on to shake things up. Thank goodness for my boyfriend William Darcy. And no, you still don't get to see him. I haven't convinced him to appear on the videos. He can be even more stubborn than me, but don't worry, loyal viewers, I'll get him on screen soon."

Lizzie heard footsteps in the hallway. "Lizzie," called Jane, "Are you filming?"

"Yes," said Lizzie.

"Can I help?"

"Of course."

Jane came and sat beside her. "So, were you talking about Darcy?"

"Among other things," said Lizzie.

"I just saw him working in the den. Bing was trying to get him to put his laptop away."

"Was he successful?" asked Lizzie.

"What do you think?" asked Jane.

"I think the viewers would enjoy some Darcy costume theater since he won't appear in person."

There was a cut.

Jane was wearing the Newsie cap and Lizzie had the doctor's mirror. Jane handed a sheet of paper to Lizzie, and then opened Lizzie's laptop and began typing furiously.

"Darcy," said Lizzie!Bing "Why don't you put your laptop away. Jane and I thought it would be fun to go for a wine tasting and scenic drive I think you and Lizzie should come with us."

"I have a lot of work to do," said Jane!Darcy in a deep voice. "You and Jane should go enjoy yourselves. Lizzie and I will be fine on our own. She's filming today."

"Come on, Darcy," said Lizzie, "You've been working nonstop this entire weekend. It's going to be a beautiful evening and you deserve a break."

"I'll take a break when you and Jane drag us out for whatever you are planning for the double date this week."

"But this will be fun too," said Lizzie in her puppy dog Bing voice. "Do I need to get Lizzie down here to convince you."

Jane!Darcy heaved a sigh. "Fine. What time are we leaving?"

"In an hour and a half. That should give you enough time to finish what you're doing and get ready"

The girls removed the their costumes. "William Darcy," said Lizzie with a smile, "the very definition of a workaholic."

"That may be so," said Jane, "but whenever you two are in the same room he stares at you constantly."

"I know. It's like I'm a traffic accident and he just can't look away," said Lizzie jokingly. "William Darcy, good for many things. How many things? Maybe I'll tell you later."

-/-

Jane, Bing, Lizzie and Darcy were sitting comfortably in the convertible. Bing was driving with Jane in the passenger seat and Lizzie and Darcy in the back. The top was down, and Lizzie took delight in staring at the familiar scenery as they sped down the road.

Darcy's hand was resting on her knee. Lizzie laid her and on top of his as she continued to observe the scenery. At length, Darcy leaned in close. Lizzie could feel his breath on her neck.

"How did filming go," he asked.

Lizzie tore her gaze away from her surrounding. "It went well. You might like tomorrow's video."

"I like all of your videos," he said.

"But this one has Costume Theater. Jane is playing you."

"I see," said Darcy, trying to imagine it. "Well, I look forward to it."

"So, when will I be able to convince you to appear on camera? My viewers have been begging for it for weeks."

"Lizzie, I'm a very private man."

"I know, but it would mean a lot to me if you would consider appearing in the videos."

Darcy smiled down at her. "For you, I'll consider it, but I make no guarantees."

"I'll wear you down eventually," teased Lizzie.

"I have no doubt that you will," he said, squeezing her hand in his.

-/-

Lizzie had never had so much expensive wine in her life. Bing had insisted on sampling nearly every kind and variety. When the evening came to a close, Bing Jane and Lizzie were all pretty hammered. Darcy had volunteered to be the designated drive and had only tried a few types of wine at the beginning of the evening.

They all stumbled towards the convertible. Lizzie kept a tight grip on Darcy's arm. Jane and Bing climbed into the back.

The drive was filled with animated nonsense as Lizzie went on in detail about what would happen if each of them were characters in the star wars universe. It got quite ridiculous when she compared Darcy to Yoda and Bing to R2-D2.

"Lizzie, that doesn't even make sense," said Darcy.

"Hush and keep driving, William. My mother would obviously be Darth Vader because the 2.5 WPF club is like the dark side."

"Lizzie," said Jane, "That's ridiculous. Mom would be a Jedi. She only wants the best for us."

"No she wants her children to follow in her ways. But don't worry Jane. Darth Vader isn't all bad. He's just sort of crazy. In the end he did destroy the Sith and save his son."

Darcy laid a hand on her knee, "Calm down, Lizzie. I think you are getting far too invested in this ridiculous conversation."

"You're just upset because I didn't compare you to Han Solo," said Lizzie,

"You called yourself Princess Leia and said Charlotte would be Han. That makes no sense."

"It's my galaxy," slurred Lizzie.

Darcy sighed and was relieved when the returned to Netherfield.

The couples said their goodnights. Jane and Bing were less drunk than Lizzie and were able to make it to their own rooms with no problems. Lizzie, however, needed to be carried up the stairs, which Darcy happily did.

He laid her down on the bed and Lizzie took his hands and pulled him down with her, kissing him deeply. When they pulled apart Lizzie said, "You know, I think you would be a better Han than Charlotte. I think the alcohol was clouding my judgment. Plus, Char is clearly Yoda because she knows everything."

Darcy smiled indulgently. "Get some sleep, Lizzie. Jane gave me a list of your favorite hangover food. I'll have them for you tomorrow."

"You're the best," said Lizzie as she began to drift off.

Darcy leaned down and kissed her goodnight before returning to his own room.

-/-

Lizzie's head was pounding when she woke up the next morning. It was already 11:30/ She'd never thought of herself as a lightweight but apparently all that expensive wine hade been too much for her.

There was a knock on her door, "Come in," Lizzie croaked.

Darcy came in with a tray piled with a selection of Lizzie's favorite hangover foods, including pancakes, eggs, a bowl of mac and cheese, a sliced kiwi and banana, a large bottle or water, a blue Gatorade and a glass of apple juice.

Lizzie grinned as he set it on the nightstand.

"William, you went all out."

"You don't have to eat it all, I just thought that it would be good to cover all the bases."

"You're so sweet. What did I ever do to deserve you?" asked Lizzie groggily.

"You don't need to do anything, Lizzie. You are amazing just as you are. I'll let you rest some more. If you need anything else, I'm here."

"Where are Bing and Jane?"

"They went to the Farmer's Market," said Darcy.

"Will you stay with me, William?"

"Of course. I will come back shortly. I should get my laptop so I can get some work done."

"Okay. See you soon."

Lizzie picked up the tray and began to eat breakfast, feeling truly lucky to have William Darcy for her boyfriend. He really did look after those he cared about. In the future she would learn just how true that was.