Hello, all! This story has been hanging around my hard drive unfinished for a couple of years now, and I’ve finally decided to finish it and let it see the light of day. It’s a modern comedy and eight short chapters that I will post relatively quickly. Happy reading!

 

1

From: Elizabeth Bennet

To: Jane Bennet

Subject: Weekend

Jane –

I’ll get in late Friday night, conference all day Saturday, post-conference cocktails after, fly out Sunday evening. I might be able to do a late dinner Saturday night and can def do brunch on Sunday. Let me know what works for you.

Lizzy

 

From: Jane Bennet

To: Elizabeth Bennet

Subject: Re: Weekend

Lizzy-

I’m so glad you’re coming to town! I wish you were staying longer but at least I get to see you. I have a date Saturday night. We’ve only been out a few times and it isn’t serious, but I hate to break it off because scheduling has been a nightmare. It’s already been 2 weeks since our last date. Definitely put me down for brunch Sunday and if we go early Saturday night I can meet up with you afterward.

Love you sis!

Jane

 

From: Charles Bingley

To: F.J. Darcy

Subject: weekend

Will –

I’ll be in town after all. Free Saturday night if you want to meet up.

Charles

 

From: F.J. Darcy

To: Charles Bingley

Subject: Re: weekend

Charles –

I have a date Saturday night, can’t cancel. Find a date and make it a foursome?

Will

 

From: Charles Bingley

To: Elizabeth Bennet

Subject: Surprise!

Liz,

Remember that conference I wasn’t going to? Well, guess who’s going? I know we’ll be so busy that we probably won’t have much time together, but do you want to grab dinner Saturday night? I’m meeting an old friend and his girlfriend. We can hold hands under the table. 😉

Charlie

 

From: Elizabeth Bennet

To: Charles Bingley

Subject: Re: Surprise!

Charlie –

Sounds great! I’ll plan on it.

Lizzy

 

From: F.J. Darcy

To: Jane Bennet

Subject: Saturday night

Jane,

I know we’ve been trying to get together for ages, but an old friend is unexpectedly in town Saturday night. Would you mind if he and his date joined us for dinner? Can’t wait to see you.

William

 

From: Jane Bennet

To: F.J. Darcy

Subject: Re: Saturday night

William,

Of course I don’t mind! More people to show off my new dress to.

Jane

 

From: F.J. Darcy

To: Jane Bennet

Subject: Re: Re: Saturday night

Now I really can’t wait.

Will

 

From: Elizabeth Bennet

To: Jane Bennet

Subject: Plans

Jane,

Don’t worry about Saturday night. I’ve got plans with that guy I told you about from the firm across town – the one who asked me out after I beat him in the Clarkson deal. We’ve only been out 4 or 5 times but he’s really fun. You’d love him!

Lizzy

 

From: Charles Bingley

To: F.J. Darcy

Subject: Lady Luck

A date you won’t cancel on? Who is she? Would I like her?

C

From: F.J. Darcy

To: Charles Bingley

Subject: Re: Lady Luck

Her name is Jane and she’s very sweet and kind. Please don’t embarrass me.

W

 

From: Charles Bingley

To: F.J. Darcy

Subject: Who me?

I’m hurt. I can’t believe you think I would embarrass you! A sweet girl is just what you need. Not another hag like that last woman you dated.

C

 

From: F.J. Darcy

To: Charles Bingley

Subject: Re: Who me?

Really, Charles, you shouldn’t talk about your own sister that way. Even if it is true.

 

From: Charles Bingley

To: F.J. Darcy

Subject: The truth hurts

Hey, just being honest.

 

From: Jane Bennet

To: Elizabeth Bennet

Subject: Re: Plans

Lizzy,

That sounds good. My date is turning into a group thing, so we may grab a drink or something after, just the two of us. I’ll meet you in your hotel lobby at 10 on Sunday. Sound good?

Jane

 

From: Elizabeth Bennet

To: Jane Bennet

Subject: Re: Plans

Jane,

Better make it 9. My flight is at 8 and I wanted to squeeze in a little shopping if you’re up for it.

Drinks just the two of you, late at night… Sounds like fun. Don’t do anything I wouldn’t do. 😉

L

 

From: Jane Bennet

To: Elizabeth Bennet

Subject: Stop it

Get your mind out of the gutter! It’s only the fourth date! And each date has been almost 2 weeks apart. I barely know the guy. Definitely not getting naked with him yet.

J

 

From: Elizabeth Bennet

To: Jane Bennet

Subject: Denial

Haha! Whatever you say, Janey! I’ll pretend you’ve never slept with a guy before going steady for at least 6 months. You can pretend I’ve never… What would be the equivalent to that? Crap! Counsel’s back.

 

From: Jane Bennet

To: Elizabeth Bennet

Subject: Re: Denial

You’re terrible! You’re lucky I’m so nice or I would have ditched you ages ago.

BTW, I’m putting in an offer on that co-op uptown I told you about. Would you look over the papers for me Sunday?

J

 

From: Elizabeth Bennet

To: Jane Bennet

Subject: Papers

Of course I’ll look at them for you. Boarding the plane now. See you soon!

L

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