#mr. bagwell

[bridgertonbabe]

Edwina's Children

For @edwinaweek I thought I'd share my headcanon for Edwina and Matthew Bagwell's children as part of my Bridgerton: The Next Generation series.

Jeremy Bagwell is born the day before his cousin Edmund's first birthday, and throughout their childhood the Bridgerton and Bagwell families would celebrate the birthdays together at Aubrey Hall, which was always an anticipated highlight of Jeremy's year. He was a very easy baby and rather quiet much to his parents curious disbelief, especially in comparison to the energetic chaos his cousins wreaked on a daily basis. But as he grew, it became apparent that Jeremy was simply a boy of a quieter nature, who was more than content with his own company and much preferred the peace and tranquility of his parents' library than the rough and tumble of the great outdoors. His favourite pastime was being read to by his parents, an activity which he didn't want to limit to just bedtime alone and he would eagerly run up to either parent throughout the day with books in hand requesting to be read to. When he was old enough to read himself he permanently had his head buried in a book, and he could often be found alongside his father in the library as they separately studied their favoured texts. Much like is father, Jeremy would go on to be a scholar, but instead of philosophy, Jeremy opted to become a professor of his lifelong passion; history. So engrossed was he with his educational role, he never showed much interest in settling down or even courting any of the eligible young ladies of the Ton. He never much cared for balls and parties, with the only social events he ever made an effort to attend being those hosted by his Aunt Kate. While he tended to stick close to his relatives, at one particular ball he slipped away to the library of Bridgerton House in search of a textbook he hadn't reread in several years; only to find the season's diamond tucked away reading the exact book he was after. Miss Theodosia Barrington was a reluctant diamond and had been shocked to named as the season's incomparable, especially when she hadn't wanted to take her bow in society in the first place. Much to his surprise Jeremy felt an instant bond with her, and then to his even greater surprise by the end of the season he had married a diamond of the first water, just like his father had before him.

Three years after their first, Edwina and Matthew welcomed baby number two, Francis, into the world. From very early on Francis was an incredibly smiley baby who adored every show of affection he was spoiled with. While his brother was happy to be independent and do his own thing, Francis loved being surrounded by others and would trail after his Mama, Papa, his brother Jem, the household staff, and any guests that came to visit. Someone he adored in particular was his dear Grandmama Mary, who he always ecstatically greeted with a great big hug and whose lap was his most favourite seat. In turn (as much as she claimed not to have favourites among her grandchildren), Mary couldn't help but possess a special fondness for Francis, not just in the way he loved her abundantly, but how his smile and shining eyes were the most reminiscent of her late husband out of her four grandsons. Francis thoroughly enjoyed his stays at Aubrey Hall throughout the years and loved running after his older cousins Edmund and Miles, as well as his cousins' cousins too, happily integrating himself among them as they played games together and hurtled around from one end of the estate to the other. His outgoing and personable nature carried on into adulthood, making plenty of friends along the way during his years abroad, as well as befriending perfect strangers in any ballroom and assembly room he stepped foot into. As delightfully affable and pleasing as Francis was, there were two weaknesses he possessed; pretty girls and suggestibility. With the former he often tended to fall hard and fast for ladies with winsome smiles and sweet temperaments, and had ended up suffering from a string of heartbreaks as a result. The latter was arguably the bigger flaw for him because as confident a young man as he was, he still relied on the approval of those in his life who he looked up to the most and would end up swaying to agree with whatever his role models advised of him in spite of his own thoughts and feelings on the respective matter at hand.

After another three year gap, the Bagwells welcomed their little girl, Maryam, born a month after her Cousin Charlotte. Edwina and Kate loved having daughters so close in age and much to Mary's amusement, Maryam was practically identical to Edwina as Charlotte was to Kate, and watching her granddaughters play and spend time together was just like watching Kate and Edwina twenty odd years before them. Maryam loved her big brothers and copied them both despite their contrasting natures; she'd lark and dance about with Francis as often as she would take a seat next to Jeremy and read a book alongside him (which she adorably did even before she had learnt how to read). She also loved to copy her Mama and enjoyed playing dress up in her mother's gowns and having her Mama style her hair to match hers. From a young age she adored bedtime stories of handsome princes and falling in love after a single dance, and naturally Edwina couldn't help bracing herself for the day her daughter wanted to make her debut into society and all the hopeless romantic antics it may bring - however Edwina was surprised when Maryam came to her about her debut and made the odd request to spend as little money on her gowns as possible. When Edwina asked why, Maryam expressed her worry of impressing the Queen too much and potentially ending up as diamond of the season just like her, not wanting to suffer the same pressures as Edwina had during her season. Sympathetic to her woes, Edwina assured her daughter that regardless if she was the diamond or not, she shouldn't feel burdened by any pressures of securing a prosperous match for the sake of bettering their family; all she wanted for her daughter was to find a love match and secure her happiness. With the reassurance that she would only be expected to marry for love, Maryam enjoyed her debut season alongside her Cousin Charlotte. Sure, not all the suitors she danced with or who called upon her impressed her much, but she was in no real rush to find her perfect match just yet - that is, until she attended David Basset's wedding and was introduced to the bride's brother, Mr. Benedict Woodson.

[viscountessevie]

SO TRUE BESTIE! Also to throw Bagwell my beloved in cos I love them (I see both Mr and Miss Bagwell for Eddie ehehe)!!

I think by default, Kate will love whoever Eddie loves and who loves her back while treating her well. And you KNOW Bagwell is THAT person for Eddie so Kate is definitely closer to her side of the family and in-laws for sure and then followed by the Bridgerton clan.

I know The Bridgertons™ are the series protags but it's also interesting to think about the spouses' familes and lives. I think Kate would appreciate having that quiter space sometimes with the Sharmas and Bagwells!

[sea-owl]

No one:

Not even death Edmund:

Not even Edwina and Kate’s death father:

Queen Charlottes, to Edwina: Did I forget to mention my nephew is single?

Lady Danbury: Get that crown girl! He’s way better than Viscount Bridgerton. 😌💅

Edwina getting her new man. Lol

I'll be honest though, I wish we got to see her scholarly Mr. Bagwell. While yes, it is nice, she's potentially getting her match with the prince from season 1, and they don't have to introduce a new character. I liked that Edwina had a love match with a Mr. instead of a lord or prince.

While I do understand, book and show verse are their own universes it just felt right that Edwina chose to become a Mrs. and not a Lady. She was the family's hope from financial troubles, and she was willing to take on that responsibility of making a financially good match even though her dream match was a love match to a scholar.

Even show wise, I think that motivation and responsibility, especially since Kate was a spinster and was not even considered an option at that point, is what propels Edwina's tunnel vision when it came to Viscount Bridgerton.

We know Kate trained her, but is it ever revealed what or how Kate trained Edwina? Kate was essentially head of the family, and she was securing her sister's future one way or another. Edwina's wording of "Yes, I will be your Viscountess" really hits home of her possibly uncounciouss hunt for a good financial match.

So when Edwina was freed from that responsibility when Kate married Anthony, and Kate was distracted, Edwina found her own love match. She found her love match in a scholarly man she can discuss the books she read with. Edwina could freely make her choice. All the men and Edwina chose her scholarly Mr. Bagwell, who she loves very much.

[apinchofm]

People Watching

"I like him very much. You're all coy and stuff." Kate teased, making her roll her eyes, "It's a good thing. It feels like a long time since I've seen you like this." "Like what?" "Happy." Kate said, wrapping an arm around her shoulders. Edwina hugged her back.

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[ringthedamnbell]

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[newtonsheffield]

Not the two of them thinking the other is married 😭😭😭😭

Well I think they kind of assume that the other person is great, of course someone wanted to marry them at some point in the last five years.

But imagine Anthony, catching Kate’s wrist as she bows to him at the end of their dance.

“Thank you, Lord Bridgerton. It was lovely to see you again.”

“Where are you staying?”

Kate blinked at him, “I’m staying with my sister. My mother is here for the season also.”

An uncomfortable look swept over Anthony’s face before he covered it. “And if I wanted to call on you tomorrow would you be home?”

Kate looked shocked her, eyes widening in confusion. “I can’t imagine why you would want to.”

Anthony twitched, “Perhaps I’m not ready to say goodbye just yet. I’m afraid I have to insist, Miss Sharma. Either you dance with me three times in a row and we scandalize the entire ton or you allow me to call on you tomorrow.”

Kate relaxed at his charming smile, just as charming as she remembered. “I suppose I might be home.”

“I’ll see you tomorrow then, Miss Sharma.”

“Tomorrow, Lord Bridgerton.”

And it is, of course, a little uncomfortable sat across from Lady Mary and Edwina. Edwina sipping her tea as they wait for Kate.

“Well, this feels rather familiar, doesn’t it.”

“I have to say it does.”

Edwina sighed, “If I were you, I wouldn’t bugger it up the second time. You likely won’t get a third opportunity.”

“Very sage advice, Mrs Bagwell.”

[lavellenchanted]

been enjoying your bridgerton/edwina snippets. do you have a fic coming or do you have any recommendations?

Thank you! I am working (very slowly) on a fic but god knows when I'll finish it, so some recs to tide you over:

all the bright places by @phantomphaeton is one of my favourite edwina-centric fics, set post s2 and really delving into her hurt, anger and resentment over what happened

their fic fear of god is also excellent, and also the only fic that has ever made me care about mr bagwell

anything by my girl @apinchofm is worth reading but I particularly love her fic price tag, and her ongoing edwina/friedrich arranged marriage au all shall be well, and I must shout her her great war series that she wrote for me!

fantasie in f minor is a cute edwina/friedrich oneshot that went up recently

never in my wildest dreams is a really cute edwina/oc fic

happy reading!

[riotvibezzz]

PRETTIER EVEN

You'd been at Fox River for days, you'd been accused of murder. But you? An innocent girl, who refuses to walk into Anne Summers? You would never do that. But now, you share a cell with one of the most creepiest dudes you've met in your life.

Theodore Bagwell. You heard people call him T-Bag and for some reason he always has a guy holding onto his pocket. So you decided to ask him about it.

"Excuse me..?Mr Bagwell?" You shyly walked over to him but kept your distance. He snapped his head to you.

"Please...call me T-Bag, darlin'" he says with a southern accent. But the way he smiled at you, he made you forget the evil crimes he'd done.

"I uhm...I just wanted to ask. Why does he hold onto your pocket?"

"For protection sweetcheeks. You see...when you grab ahold of my pocket. I protect you but it comes with a price, you become mine..."

You knew what he was hinting at. With that charming smile of his. It made you melt.

"So, what are you askin for?"

"Hm?"

"What are you askin for? Are you interested sweetcheeks?"

He grins wickedly at you. His tongue licking his pink lips as his gaze traveled up your body. Before you could answer, he cuts in.

"But I tell you what...you are as pretty as advertised...prettier even"

You looked down and smiled. He stood up from the bleachers and stepped down.

"You interested in becomin' mine?" He came closer to you.

"It brings me protection?"

"Damn right.."

You looked around at the hungry faces staring at you and...you slowly nodded.

"Atta girl..." He pulls his pocket out for you to take.

This was a start of a weird and beautiful friendship

[ao3feed-kathony]

A Loveless Marriage

read it on AO3 at https://archiveofourown.org/works/59661757 by Liebe Kate has always been the one to provide for her family. When Edwina excitedly tells her Bagwell wants to offer for her, Kate knows it's up to her to marry well and secure her family's future. Anthony has always been clear that he wants a loveless marriage. So when Kate has an intriguing proposition for him, he doesn't immediately discount it. But it's not enough to get a special licence or run to Scotland. They will have to convince the entire ton, not to mention their families, that they are in love... and somehow not fall in love for real. Words: 4082, Chapters: 1/?, Language: English Fandoms: Bridgerton (TV), Bridgerton Series - Julia Quinn Rating: Explicit Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply Categories: F/M Characters: Anthony Bridgerton, Kate Sheffield | Kate Sharma, Daphne Bridgerton, Agatha Danbury, Edwina Sheffield | Edwina Sharma, Mr. Bagwell (Bridgerton), Francesca Bridgerton, John Stirling I Relationships: Anthony Bridgerton/Kate Sheffield | Kate Sharma Additional Tags: Fake/Pretend Relationship, Marriage of Convenience, Alternate Universe - Canon Divergence, Regency, Regency Romance, Library Sex read it on AO3 at https://archiveofourown.org/works/59661757

[illstopcryingsoonipromise]

So I don’t think Edwina did actually marry the prince. The way the queen words this is too impersonal for it to be about her nephew and the fact she’s just like ‘oh I heard’ doesn’t fit with the fact it would be a royal marriage and one she seemed ready to set up. I’m headcannoning Mr Bagwell but he just lives/works abroad

[sukibenders]

no Edwina is married to an Indian and lives in her hometown in India, free my girl from the inbred prince who’s best characteristic is being “nice”, you losers clinging onto that white man when it’s canon she’s happy living her best life with a desi is sus af, I know what you are

Well, unless it was stated differently in s3 pt 2 (which I haven't seen except for small clips, none of which involve Edwina) then I stick by my point. Mr. Bagwell hasn't even been added or mentioned in the show, if that's who you are referring too (again, haven't seen s3 pt 2). I've shipped Edwina with a variety of characters, whether it be from Eloise to Friedrich or the original guy she marries in the books (who I also headcanon as Desi even if I don't talk about him much on this app) to Marina to even other random ocs, but Friedrich was the just main guy. It was never about race in hindsight but more because I wanted her to be a princess, which she deserves. It's kind of sus that, from all I've posted which was merely just fun headcanons, you thought it was something it wasn't. 🤔

I don't even know why you even came here being rude about a headcanon that, on one spectrum, is purely for enjoyment and on the other, about giving Edwina the respect she deserves (most of the Fredwina fans I interact with give her more development following s2 outside of even mentioning Friedrich, so it's not as if her whole persona is now revolving around this yte man). If you don't ship them, that's fine and, to be honest, I would have even enjoyed to see who you paired her with (because other people I follow sometimes ship her with someone outside the prince as well, not everyone has to like him) until you decide to get hostile and refer to me, and others, as "losers". If you don't even ship them, then why not block the Fredwina tag altogether? I know what you are, apparently.

I get not liking or really caring for Friedrich, as most of his character showwise is very simple and what is added comes from the fandom headcanon itself. You're entitled to that. But don't come to my page and try to write off something that brings me joy and amusement occasionally as something it's not, just because it doesn't suit your fancy. Is there a trope in fandom that happens with placing black and brown women with a yte man, especially in historical pieces, and the many murky, gross things surrounding it? Yes, I can acknowledge that and, in a way, see your apprehension for it in that manner. However, which you would see if you've even looked through my blog especially in regards to Fredwina instead of immediately writing it off, the ship itself does not fall into that trope (most from what I've seen and interacted with, so if you found something else then please share) and many of the Fredwina fans that I know have actively taken the time to display the importance in Edwina's heritage rather than write it off (I also literally have post that call out the show itself for how poorly it handled certain topics like this, so why would I be backing a ship that holds the problems that you so claim? 🤨) Again, if you don't ship them that's fine, but don't try to paint it (and random people you don't know with little evidence) as something it's/they are not. Have a good day.

[bridgertonbabe]

So just like how Queen Charlotte is frustrated with her children for being a bunch of whores and virgins, imagine an AU where Violet Bridgerton finds herself at the end of the her tether with her children for whoring themselves out with absolutely none of them having any intentions on settling down. What’s even more frustrating is that she knows each of her children are being devout whores to a respective sole lover; what she doesn’t understand is why none of them seem capable of marrying the lovers they’re clearly so enraptured with and provide her with the grandbabies she is ever so desperate for. 

Eventually she becomes so sick of all eight of her children refusing to provide her with the sons-and-daughters-in-law and grandchildren that she ardently covets that she decides to take matters into her own hands. She recruits the likes of Lady Danbury, Mary Sharma, and Helen and Janet Stirling to help with her schemes, as well as reaching out to her eligible Rokesby nieces and nephews to see if any of them would be interested in playing a little game where they get to show amorous interest in certain members of the Ton which will then in turn terribly vex their cousins. Once everything is carefully arranged she puts all eight strategic plans into action; and then all she has to do is kick back and wait.

Due to the marvellously perfect execution of her scheming, the wait doesn’t last long at all as shortly thereafter her eight children come storming into the drawing room wearing identical faces of thunder.

“Mother; why did you encourage the Bagwells, including Mrs Bagwell’s mother and sister in their decision to move back to India?!” 

“Why would you tell Lady Cowper that the Duke of Hastings had declared his intentions to make Cressida his wife?!”

“And why would you write to Sir Phillip and invite him to Aubrey Hall to introduce him to Daphne?!” 

“Why did you give my mother-in-law Cousin Elizabeth’s name as a potential bride for the earl to marry?!”

“What were you thinking when you decided to introduce Cousin Roger to Penelope and encourage their courtship?!”

“Why would you suggest Lord Haselby and his future wife take a lengthy honeymoon around the continent?!”

“What business is it of yours to work with Lady Danbury and play matchmaker with her grandson and Felicity?!” And then, after being elbowed by her older brother, Hyacinth followed up with; “And how could you send Sophie off to Scotland as Lady Stirling’s new lady’s maid without telling me?!”

Violet surveyed the eight aggrieved red faces of her offspring and calmly continued her embroidery, all the while refraining from smirking victoriously. 

“Hm. I don’t quite see why any of these developments should greatly upset any one of you.” she hummed. “Perhaps you are all in need of being occupied to keep you distracted from the lives of others that surely have no bearing on your own. Why don’t I start drawing up lists of potential husbands and wives for you all to consider, hm?” 

She lifted a brow at her gathered children, all of who seemed fit to burst from sheer agitation as they glared back at her. 

“Of course, I’ve already made a start on your behalf, Daphne. Sir Phillip will make for an ideal husband-”

“NO; HE’S MINE!” Eloise exploded.

And just like that, the rest of them fell like dominoes straight after - and within weeks a very smug Violet Bridgerton had astounded the Ton by successfully marrying off all eight of her children. 

[sea-owl]

Oh no sorry not the isekai AU. The AU where due to circumstances each of the Bridgerton’s lost their loves. An example I think Daphne lost Simon because she was too late to the dual and Anthony shot him in the shoulder. Simon left the country after that. All the Bridgerton’s lost their partners in similar ways (Anthony married Edwina and Kate left to go back to India, Penelope vanished after Colin found out she was Lady Whistledown etc.). Then somehow the siblings traveled back in time to Daphne’s entrance to society. I was thinking what if instead of keeping a cool head about everything and thinking about how they are going to approach their true loves slowly instead the siblings just snap.

I'm so sorry anon but I really don't know which au this is. It sounds like a good au, but if I wrote it out I can't find it. I have the vaguest guess but im unsure if it was one of mine or someone else's, but I have the vaguest memory of an ask that included a part that said Simon gifting Daphne a piece of jewelry that was actually an heirloom passed down to all Duchesses of Hastings before he left England but she was getting married to the prince instead. Again I don't know if that one was mine or someone else's, I feel like it might be @thekatebridgerton but I'm not 100% sure.

But we can start a new one!

So let's start with the bad endings.

Saphne: For this one I'm thinking the duel happened just a bit earlier. Anthony and Benedict knew that Daphne would go to Colin to get any information so they purposely gave him the wrong time for the duel. This led to Daphne arriving after Simon losing the duel and getting shot in the shoulder. Daphne tried to chase after him but her brothers dragged her home instead. Per their agreement Simon left the country after that. Daphne did end up getting married to the prince but she was never truly happy in that marriage, she was content at best with a few moment of happiness with her children here and there. She never did fall in love with the prince, and moving so far from her family did make things harder at times but like most things in her life Daphne learned to adapt to the cards that were handed to her.

Kathony: Anthony and Kate could never let themselves stop putting duty first. Anthony could also never get over his fear of dying young. In the end Anthony had married Edwina and Kate had left back to India. During their marriage Edwina and Anthony were cordial at best but when Edwina heard of her sister leaving a part of her blamed herself and another part blamed Anthony. They both did their duty and had one son, but after that they both came to an agreement where they would find pleasure and possibly happiness outside the marriage. So long as they were discreet. Edwina had met her true love in one scholarly Mr. Bagwell who she would later remarry once she was widowed. Anthony threw himself even further into the role as the viscount, though there were times he would look while ridding to see if a familiar rider would appear out of the mist just like she did all those years ago. Kate on her side did return to India and cut contact from her family. She bounced around from governess job to governess job, keeping herself busy so she does not dwell on thoughts of the past, and people she loves but would prefer not to remember for her own emotional sake.

Benophie: The news of Sophie's arrest had been brought to Benedict's attention later that day. Had he been a little bit faster, or had the news got to him just a little bit sooner, he would have been there when Posy took the blame for the item Sophie was said to have stolen. Araminta, who was losing control over both Sophie and Posy did not like that and both ended up getting sent to Australia where they stayed after their sentence was done. While they could have gone back to England if they raised the money for it neither wanted to risk facing Araminta again. They ended up changing their names when starting over. Benedict always kept a close eye on any news of former convicts returning to England. Praying any of them will lead him back to Sophie.

Polin: Things were getting heated on both sides of Penelope's life. The hunt for Lady Whistledown continued, becoming even more intense. More guards were haunting the print shop where she used to go, and she has heard more than one whisper of spies keeping eyes out in ballrooms. Meanwhile as Penelope someone had found out about her Irish Catholic heritage from Portia's side. Prudence and Philippa were spared due to them being married already and Felicity was still young enough they could hide her away until it blew over but Penelope and Portia took the hardest blow. Despite the fact that Portia converted years ago for her survival and Penelope was never raised catholic. To be honest she should not have been that surprised when Colin finally caught her in that church, dressed as a maid. They argued, screamed at one another, which turned into a very intense kiss. After Colin said he needed to think. Penelope had thought he hated her now and surely he would turn her in? Colin legit just needed a moment to think, he was given a lot of information in one day, and he was already protective over Penelope when news other family broke out, now it was just intensified. He was going to propose marriage the next day. What Colin did not know that the column Penelope was going to send out would be her last one. She later disappeared into the night, and he spent years looking all over the world for her, chasing down any lead, not knowing that she had hidden herself away in America.

Philoise: After her conversation with Anthony, Eloise lets her fear of commitment win and decides to return to London without marrying. Phillip takes the rejection gracefully, quoting that he did invite her to see if they suit. They did not, and he was not going to push her. Eloise's heart broke, though, when the twins asked why she was leaving tears in their eyes. In London, life continued on, Eloise found things to occupy her time, movements that she wanted to help move forward, and while she enjoyed pushing for change, she still felt her life was rafher lonely. She was never truly happy in London, never was, and often found herself itching to run just like when she was younger. Then, one day, many years later, during a society event, she would rather not be at a Sir Crane was announced. Eloise was taken aback because her Sir Crane wouldn't be caught dead in London. And it wasn't her Sir Crane, rather it the son of her Sir Crane. Oliver didn't say much to Eloise but did stop by to call on her the next day. He gave her a bouquet of medow cranesbill. "A final gift from my father," Oliver told her.

Franchael: After the death of John, both Francesca and Michael had mental breakdowns. All Michael could think to do was run while Francesca dug her heels in at Kilmartin estate and kept it running. When they reunited years later, both refused to talk about John and what happened to their friendship, despite the fact that's what they needed to do. Being reunited, Francesca became aware of this sexual tension that has been simmering between her and Michael. Still upset that her husband and unborn child were taken from her, she found herself wanting to walk down a wicked path. Well widows are more ignored by society so why doesn't she have some fun? She falls into bed with Michael. They still don't talk. Not only is Francesca discovering her physical intrest in Michael but some feelings she rather ignore are emerging too. They still don't talk. Francesca discovers that Michael has malaria and has attacks from it every so often. They still won't talk. One of these attacks ends up taking Michael's life and Francesca ends up right back where she was all those years ago. The man she loves is dead and she's pregnant. Only this time Francesca has to hide away, but her baby makes it. Thanks to Janet and Helen they organize papers so the boy is considered legitimate and the new earl of Kilmartin. Francesca loves her son sometimes she wishes his father were there so she could tell him she loved him too.

All the siblings have regrets in their lives by the time they pass on. None of them ever really found that love match Violet used to describe what she had with Edmund. Oh, they had their great loves, despite how fleeting they were. Some did marry, some chose to remain unwed. But none of them expected to wake up on their past selves bodies. After poking around they discovered the year is 1813, Daphne is in her on third year in the marriage mart and the Duke of Hastings has just passed, leaving his title to his only son.

Several thoughts hit at once.

Simon was due to return to England soon. Kate would follow a year later. Sophie was currently trapped with Araminta. Penelope was debuting this year. Phillip was currently at Cambridge. Michael was in the army.

Their loves were so close. They lost them once but never again.

[apinchofm]

fear of god by @phantomphaeton

This is not a love story, but love is in it. That is—love is just outside it, looking for a way to break in.

Post-season 2 AU featuring unhinged matchmaker Edwina, Anthony's various nicknames and new hobbies, a wild architect Bagwell. I love this fic so much!

[lochnestfarm]

Hey sewblr -- if you want in on these garment patterns, I'm unlisting them at the end of the month when I leave home for the summer gig. 20% off sale to find them new homes!

They're cut, but the lady who made these the first time kept her patterns absofuckinglutely pristine, so I would give good odds that they're complete and re-makable. Most in the vintage size 16 range. (Of course, you can also frame the envelopes! Or they're a great size for journal covers.)

The original sewist, the late Mrs. Bagwell, was an extremely stylish lady to judge from the sewing portion of her estate, which we were lucky enough to nab. She liked her Simplicitys, but she also wrote away to New York for some of her patterns, and judging by the sizing, she was making most of her own wardrobe from them ... and also occasional family gifts.

Here's our Etsy shop with its Big Annual Away-From-Farm Sale to clear out physical products before we leave.

(Also, if you're looking for a specific late 60s/70s/early 80s pattern, hmu with the number and I'll check if it's in the box I haven't gotten to yet.)

[newtonsheffield]

They’re still so smitten with each other, after all these years.

Do they court immediately? Is a ring burning in his pocket that first morning as he waits with Mary and Edwina? Does Anthony just know to go looking for her riding in the park?

I think they probably both think about the other all the time. I think they both wonder what would have happened if Anthony had been brave enough to ask her to stay or Kate had been brave enough to do it anyway.

And over the years I think they’ve wondered if it was truly as wonderful as they remember. I think Kate has wondered if maybe Anthony would have frustrated her more than ever and if he would have grown tired of her eventually. And Anthony wonders if he would have been enough for Kate. This sad, broken man he is. He wonders if that would have been enough for the woman who had the most beautiful smile he’s ever seen.

And they’ve told themselves it’s silly to think of it now. Because the other is almost certainly married now. Kate has never dared ask Edwina for news of Anthony. She doesn’t want to know if he married a smart,beautiful diamond. Someone who’s given him a gaggle of beautiful intelligent children and they’ve found their happiness together. And Anthony dare not ask Edwina though he assumes she married a handsome man, and she’s living her life happily.

Then they have a second chance. And Anthony intends to do this properly, this time. He will sit in Mrs Bagwell’s drawing room and ask Kate to promenade with him. And if she gets frustrated when they play cards together and get competitive? So much the better. But Anthony is not letting her get away this time. He’ll go back to India with her if that’s what would make her happy.

It’s barely a month before he’s down on his knee in the drawing room, his hands shaking.