1923 - Warning, canon compliant: Mrs Branson visits Downton Abbey to see her son and meet her grandaughter for the first time. Her presence leads Tom to consider his future, while Cora finds an unexpected confidant.

Spring 1924: Madeleine Allsopp visits Downton Abbey. A growing friendship with Tom and her instinctive affinity with his daughter give cause for optimism. Written before S5 aired.

From my Perfect Delivery/Walls universe. Tom and Sybil invite Kieran and Gwen over to watch the culmination of the Six Nations Championships. Ireland have an historic victory within their grasp and the birth of Tom and Sybil's second child is imminent. With the alcohol flowing and emotions flying high, it looks set to be a memorable day. Modern AU