Moments is a Regency 18+ Explicit Romance set in the world of Bridgerton. A slow burn fic where Benedict is reunited with an ex-lover and discovers his whole world has changed.
The original story of Moments is here: https://www.wattpad.com/story/342361654-moments-benedict-bridgerton
This book is one-shot fics set in the Moments universe exploring what happens after the original story concludes.
These one-shots are organized in chronological order but were not written as such.
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Moments: Midnight Moments - set 7 weeks, 7 months and 7 years after Epilogue 1
Moments: Christmas Moments - set 4.5 months after Epilogue 1
Moments: The Birth of Baby Isobel - set 9 months after Epilogue 1
Moments: Sweet & Spice - set 1 year after Epilogue 1
Moments: Benedict's Heart - set 2+ years after Epilogue 1
Moments: Family Dinner - set 5 months before Epilogue 2
Moments: An Art Lesson - set 1 month after Epilogue 2
Moments: A Ladder Interlude - set at end of Moments: an Art Lesson
Moments: Twas The Nights Before Christmas - set 6 months after Epilogue 2
Moments: Picnic - set a year after Epilogue 2
Moments: Like Father, Like Son - set 3 years after Epilogue 2
Moments: James' Societal Debut - set 11 years after Epilogue 2
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More Information about James Darby and his Siblings from Moments
James and what he calls his parents
In Moments, James called John 'Papa' and calls his mother 'Mama' up until during their stay at Aubrey Hall when he changed it to 'Mummy'. (Not sure if anyone noticed that switch, I tried to keep it subtle)
Why? Because Benedict keeps referring to her as "your mummy" and James looks up to him so much, he starts calling her Mummy instead 🥹 It's also why he chooses Daddy for Benedict when they ask, because Daddy goes with Mummy, and James hoped Benedict would love it, and of course he did. (Tbh I think the greatest love story I'll ever tell is Benedict and James lol.)
As James gets older he changes what he calls his parents. When he is 11 he starts calling them Mother and Father on occasion, mostly in formal settings, to seem more grown up, or when he's annoyed at them about something (see Moments Epilogue 2). When he's happy and excited he still calls them Mummy and Daddy until he is about 18.
About James' parentage
James' mother never tells him who his true father is until he asks outright. As he grows up his memory of John Darby fades. When he is fourteen he finally confronts his mother about it and she comes clean, saying yes Benedict is in fact his father, telling him she wanted so much for him to know the truth, but also wants him to believe he is the rightful Viscount. She says John was incapable of having children (not exactly a lie) but loved James as his own and always wanted him to be Viscount. James is upset at first but grows to understand why his mother kept it from him. He and the Bridgertons never tell a soul the truth, but rumours swirl his whole life due to his overwhelming resemblance to Benedict.
Relationship with his siblings
There is a 6 year age gap between him and Isobel, 8 years to Amelia and 10 years to Thomas. He is very protective over them all, particularly Amelia whom he is closest to. He knows that Isobel can more than hold her own, but will leap to her defence if needed. Thomas is his baby brother but realises once he grows taller than James that he would turn to him in a fight, not the other way around.
Personalities of his siblings
James is so much like Benedict in looks and temperament, artistic, soulful and empathetic but with a sense of fun. Isobel is a force of nature, intelligent and forthright in her opinions on everything (she idolises her aunt Eloise). Amelia is the sweet, cheeky one who inherited her dads love for pulling a funny face, has everyone laughing with her antics and loves an audience. Thomas is the most easy going and nothing seems to rile him, he is also naturally very athletic and grows up to be the tallest, towering 4 inches over his dad and older brother. I won't say any more about them, as I have some story ideas for them all 😊
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Moments: One-Shots || Benedict Bridgerton
FanfictionThis is one-shot short fics set in the Moments universe. The original story of Moments is here: https://www.wattpad.com/story/342361654-moments-benedict-bridgerton These one-shots are organized in chronological order, but were not written as such.
