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    “I want a chance to earn my friend back.” He took a cautious step into the room. “I am whole-heartedly sorry for what I said! It was stupid and careless, and I wish I could undo it. Please let me make it up to you, to get us back to the confidence we shared before that thoughtless mistake?”

    Her eyes hardened. “There is no going back, Colin.” She folded her arms across her chest. “I never asked you to court me-”

    “I know, I-”

    “I have not finished!”

    Colin gaped at her. Pen could be sharp in her witticisms, and he now knew she could be vindictive and cold when wounded. But he’d never seen her speak with such self-possession before. He bowed his head apologetically and gestured for her to continue.

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    An alternative S3 based on the synopsis. Aimed to have it completed before S3 was released but took too long. It was fully plotted but only half-written when the show was released, so occasional influence from the show has crept in but I try to minimise this. Probably now a bit of 'fix fic' (sort of) for those who wanted it to take longer to rebuild their relationship, more Colin perspective, a different placing of the Whistledown reveal, and some Colin and Pen against the world! :-)

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    22 Apr 2024

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    They say that when a butterfly flaps its wings it can be felt on the other side of the world. Indeed, we live in bondage with utter chaos. Even the smallest decisions might send us hurtling toward unknown fates.

    What might have changed had Penelope told Colin privately that her cousin Marina Thompson was with child? Not an easy scandal from which to untangle himself without the public protection of Lady Whistledown’s society papers.

    In the face of being threatened both legally and socially to see through his proposal to Marina, Colin just might embrace the adage that chaos creates the opportunities for change we need and instead offers a proposal, to marry Penelope instead.

    Penelope tries her best to escape the engagement all the while working with the Bridgertons to track down Sir George Crane to make him pay for his crimes.

    All is well until the moment Penelope walks down the aisle, content that she will find her freedom in this loveless marriage, Colin finally pays attention to the beating in his heart, the flutter of butterfly wings. What has he done?

    Chapter 1-6 have been edited, please see author notes at chapter 6 for a brief summary.

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    18 Dec 2023

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    You only appreciate something once it is no longer there. Colin Bridgerton discovers this the hard way when the one person he thought would never forsake him does. Penelope Feathertington is tired of chasing the wind and has let go of her girlhood fantasies. She takes charge of her life and sets goals for the future that do not include Colin.

    **With the WGA strikes over, I am back from hiatus. After reviewing this work, I will delete several chapters, but I will wait a few days if anyone wants to see what is about to be replaced. Chapters 35-41 are up for deletion. Starting today, I am returning this work to the public platform.

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    04 Mar 2023

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    “This is not happening Colin. I am not going to play any part in this, do you hear me?”

    “Of course, nobody would expect you to fall over at my feet, especially in light of my unforgivably rude comments last Season.” Colin said, all reason and calm as he collected his hat from a footman, “And what would be the entertainment in that? You must be permitted to test my mettle as a suitor. Indeed I am beginning to look forward to the chase.”

    “There will be no entertainment! No chase!” Penelope protested, panic steadily rising within her. “Colin-”

    “Good day, Miss Penelope.” Colin smiled, familiar laughter and devilry dancing on his handsome face. She watched in mute outrage as he tipped his hat to her and strolled out her front door.

    After his careless words ruined Penelope's prospects on the marriage mart, Colin is determined to do everything he can to restore her reputation and to find her a good match, even if it means pretending to court his best friend.

    However, outside forces with a grudge against the Bridgertons inadvertently transforms a wallflower into the most coveted prize of the London Season of 1815.

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    13 Jan 2023

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    'Come on,' Colin said. 'I ought to get you to bed.'

    Penelope released his arms, putting a hand over her heaving bosom. 'Mr. Bridgerton— I am far too intoxicated for that kind of talk.’

     

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    Penelope drinks too much at Kate and Anthony’s first ball of the season and makes a confession Colin never saw coming.

    But that’s not the only surprise of the night. Penelope and Colin’s drunken antics have attracted the attention of a few other members of the Ton, leading society to draw their own conclusions about what could possibly be going on between the pair.

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    12 Oct 2022