Modern storyline this is my first attempt at writing any kind of fanfiction I have had this idea floating in my head for a little while I finally had the courage to post it I hope that you enjoy it as much I did writing it. Please sit back & enjoy & see as our favourite couples & new ones as all their hearts collide in love & happiness.

Graduation Day 2015

Alexandra Thornton stood in her bedroom finishing the last of her packing this was it after years of study & sleepless nights she was graduating she was following in her mother's footsteps to study teaching she had a job lined up this was it she put grabbed her gown & hat & along with all the other graduating class they made their way to the lawn area specially set up for today as she approached the seating area she saw her family & she could not be happier running to give them all a big hug.

"Mum, Jack, Tom you made it I am so happy to see you."

"We wouldn't have missed it for the world sweetheart" Charlotte said "we are all so proud of you & you know that they are all watching over you today."

"I know Mum I better go the ceremony is about to start I love you all."

"We love you too" said Jack.

As the ceremony started Alex had butterflies in her stomach she looked up to the sky & mouthed "I love you all & miss you terribly."

The microphone boomed as the dean started to talk "Good Morning ladies & gentleman boys & girls thank you for attending the class of 2015 teaching & educational studies class graduation ceremony."

The crowd applauded

"Today we have some of the finest students graduating today they have all worked extremely hard which is proven by their results that they have achieved so without further ado we will call out each student name in no specific order to come & collect their certificates."

One by one all the student's names where called out Alex was going to be last, she had not told her family that she was this year class valedictorian student she put her sash on & waiting for the dean to call her name she took a deep breath to try & calm her nerves.

"Where is she" Tom said "why is she the last to be called up."

"I think someone neglected to tell us something'' Jack said that ''little sneak."

The dean cleared his throat.

"Today we have an incredibly special graduating student with us this young lady has gone thru so much tragedy in her young life only to take every challenge that has come her way. She has been a moral student tutor that we are proud to have attended our university."

"She has proven herself time & time again. All her peers & teaching staff have nothing but high praises for her she has gone above & beyond what was expected & her marks are a clear representation of this. It gives me the immense pleasure to introduce to you all today the class valedictorian Miss Alexandra Charlotte Thornton."

Alex stepped out onto the stage looking over to her family hearing their very loud cheers & there surprised looks on their faces said it all Jack was videotaping & Tom was taking photos she could not help but feel proud. Alex made her way to the stage she knew exactly what she wanted to say.

"Good Morning ladies & gentleman boys & girls to all the staff at the university. Thank you for choosing me to this year's class valedictorian it is honour & privilege to be standing in front of you all today. I was asked to describe what my inspiration was to become a teacher & choosing this as my career path" she looked over at her family & smiled that infectious smile that everyone come to love about her. "This lady was not only my saviour but also a role model for myself but for my brothers as well she made sacrifices for us she taught us right from wrong to respect, laugh, cry & to just give enough sass."

The crowd laughed.

"Our mother is a wonderful example she is teacher herself which formed my love of teaching & to watch the excitement as her students learnt something new countless students can thank her for where they are today because for her so this my main reason & my inspiration, so mum thank you for everything you did for us. To my fellow students today we graduate we move to our new postings & look forward to what lies ahead I wish you all the absolute best of luck thank you."

The crowd stood & cheered as Alex left the stage & went & took her seat with the rest of the class

"I am so proud of that girl right now" Charlotte spoke Jack & Tom just nodded holding their mum hand.

The Dean made one final speech "To all the graduating students we at the university wish you all the absolute best of luck in your careers. May I present to you all the class of 2015."

They class stood up & throw their hats into the air before going to their loved ones.

Seeing her family, she could not wipe the smile off her face.

"Hi guys thank you so much for coming did you like my little surprise." Nudging Jack in the process

"Honey we are all so proud of you, but you should have told us I didn't bring enough tissues." Charlotte spoke & smiled with pride in her baby girl.

"Mum I wanted to surprise you if it wasn't for you & dad all those years ago I would not be here today you saved me in more ways then one" embracing her family in a big hug.

After lunch Jack & Alex dropped them off at the airport bye guys have a safe trip & come to Virginia Beach real soon okay.''

"We will baby you & Jack drive safe call us when you get there."

"We will they both said together."

They packed the last on her things into her CSV & U-Haul & said her goodbyes to Becky & Katie promising to go & see her mum Abigail as soon as she could "Ready to go" Jack said "we have a long drive ahead of us."

"Ready Virginia Beach here I come well for the summer anyway" she giggled.

Jack just shook his head & smiled they made perfect timing getting back to the apartment they unpacked the car & called there family as well.

Over the next weeks Alex got her class room ready reading up on her new students meeting some of the other teachers she also made time to go the beach meeting new friends finding places to get that much needed coffee jolt she needed from time to time & of course Abigail's was the place to be the food was amazing & so was the service she would stop by the station on Wednesdays to bring Jack his lunch & some home baked goods for the station to enjoy everyone loved her.

"Hey, Jack, is Alex coming by today with any of those delicious treats she is well known for Jesse asked."

"I am sure she will do it is Wednesday after all & it will be just what I need I have a cadet coming in for assessment part of his training the usual guy is off sick, so I get the job of assessing him."

"Good luck to you there you may need something stronger then coffee at the end of the day you are going to have your work cut out for you there." They both slightly chuckled & returned to their work.

Just as she always did Alex breezed into the station carrying Jacks Lunch.

"Good Morning Michael, Jesse how are you both today?"

"We are good Alex how about you? What tasty treats did you bring us all today?"

"I am great thank you I finished setting up my classroom ready for next week & I cannot wait I so excited. I have choc chip muffins & banana bread for you all to share."

"You going to make us all fat Alex but heck who I am to complain Jack is one lucky brother to have as a sister like you."

"Good thing that you have a job that keeps you fit then is it & yes, he knows it too I do not think he cooked very much before I moved here" as she was talking to them she heard a guy behind her whistling & calling her a fine piece of ass.

"Are you talking to me" Alex turned around to face the person in question.

"Yes, I am so what is a sweet little thing like you doing here?"

"I am bringing my brother his lunch & some home baked goods for the station."

"Brother Huh well aren't the rest of them lucky to have such a pretty little lady looking after them" he said with a smirk.

"Oh god this is not going to end well for him that the guy that is coming in for assessment with Jack I don't think he has any idea who she is" Jesse commented to Michael.

"No, I don't think he does I am going to get Jack he may want to hear this but my money on Alex I would not won't to be him right now."

"You & me both" Jesse said.

Michael walked up to Jack office knocking on the door where him & Lee were looking thru paperwork they both looked up. "What's up Gleeson can we help you with something?"

"You may want to come out here that cadet that is coming in for his assessment with you is trying to pick up Alex just stand behind him though."

"This should be good" they all walked out to where it was all unfolding.

"So little lady when are you going to come out with me I can cook you something at my place I have the weekend off from training then maybe we can do some cooking in the bedroom if you know what I mean."

"Yes, I know what you mean but as flattering as that sounds you don't even know my name."

"A name who needs names I will just forget it by the next morning anyway."

"Wow you really know how to sweep a girl off her feet don't you I do not think so & by the fact that you are in a cadet uniform I can only gather that you are here for assessment or something like that."

"Yeah, I am waiting on some know it all detective called Thornbury or Thornton or something like that."

Alex just looked at him & laughed.

"What do you find so funny about that comment."

"Well Mr. Hamilton before you go putting your foot in your mouth any further let me introduce myself I am Alexandra Thornton."

"Did you say Thornton?"

"Yes, I did."

"As in Jack Thornton's sister the guy that is giving me my assessment today."

"Yes, that would be him."

"Oh god I am so sorry I didn't mean anything by it please you can't tell him I need this as part pf my assessment."

"I am not going to tell him."

"Oh, wow thanks for that I was really worried there for a minute."

"I just said that I was not going to tell him, but you already did that he is standing right behind you he has been the whole time & he does not look impressed."

"What please tell you are joking right now?"

"Nope turn around he is all yours Jack bye everyone."

"Bye Alex" the station said at the sometime before heading back their work.

"CADET HAMILTON MY OFFICE NOW"! Jack roared at the cadet they walked into his office were Jack gave him the tongue lashing of a lifetime no one messes with his sister like that & gets away with it.

Later that night Jack come home after a long trying day he was just ready to put his feet up & relax he took off his jacket & tie & throw them on the armchair Alex walked around the corner with a cold beer in her hand & passed it to him.

"You look like you could use this right now how was the rest of your day?"

"Your right there that cadet sure did try our patients I really do not understand how some people think that if they put the badge on it give them superpowers & they think that they are god's gift to women."

"Jack you know as well as I do that it takes an exceptional person to wear that uniform any uniform for that fact some people just do not have it unfortunately for him I do not think he does you wear that badge with pride, honour & respect. He gave me the creeps" she shivered "he will always be a skunk"

"No, they do not I did not give him a glowing report somehow, he had this idea that that all we would be doing is going to Krispy Kreme's for doughnuts & coffee & then the senior officer would pass the examination"

"You do know who started that rumour don't you?"

"No?"

"That was Dad & Uncle Henry when they were at the academy training cadets 25 years ago or something like that."

"huh go figure he also said that his family gave him the choice to do something in service industry or join his brothers & father in the mines I think he has resided to the fact he was not cut out to be police officer."

"I did not think anyone would really believe that I just goes to show you cannot always lead a horse to water & make it drink."

"I hear you there anyway enough about him. Are you looking forward to next week after all those years of study & now you are going to be able to teach & inspire all those minds?"

"Yes, I am I wanted to give back what I have been given" Alex said with a smile.

"You sound just like mum but in the best way" Jack said with his hands on his hips mimicking his mum's scary teacher face.

"Bite you tongue mister, or I will tell her you are mocking her"

"Do I do that" Jack said in his best mum voice before they both burst out laughing.

"One of the best discussions I made to come here & teach I love having you close by the best big brother any girl could ever ask for love you Jack I will always have your back no matter what."

"There you go again making me tear up you have achieved so much you're the best little sister that I could ever ask for & I will always have your back too no matter what & I love you too I am so proud you Al" only a few people called her that.

"To the Thornton siblings no matter what we will always have each other no matter where life takes us."

"Cheers to that" they clinked their beer bottles while both smiling. Across town a young lady with light brown hair walked back into her apartment after a quick trip home visiting her family.

Please let me know what you think I love this show & wanted to give it a go I may not be a brilliant writer but that what fanfiction is all about unleashing your imagination. Up next the first day of school & yes Elizabeth is on her way hints the title lol.