We all know that Jack should have proposed during season 4 Christmas special, and come on who thought he was going to when he dropped that decoration, I was gutted when he didn't, so I'm rewriting it, none of that waiting until he leaves for the North business, but I also had to add a little twist to the story in the way he does it, a treasure hunt
Clues 1-3
The snow fell slowly that Christmas morning, Elizabeth Thatcher had had a wonderful but busy Christmas. The town had all worked together to make it the best Christmas for Hope Valley and the new families from the settlers and with a lot of hard work, guts and determination they had managed it. Each family had a new home, the children had gifts and even though their plans had changed, she and Jack got to dance at their own personal Mountie ball, she had gone to sleep that night with love, hope and joy in her heart, but now it was Christmas morning and she was looking forward to spending the morning with the only man who truly held her heart Jack Thornton. Dressing quickly in her favourite lemon skirt and white top she knew it wouldn't be long before he arrived for their usual breakfast date. Walking down her stairs she couldn't help but look at the beautiful tree they had picked out together just days before, with the help of their new four legged friend Dasher that is, she couldn't help but smile as she remembered how he had placed the invitation to the ball on the branch so she could see it when she got home, but now something confused her, there was another envelope, she knew it wasn't the same one that was in her journal she had seen it when she got up, walking down the last view steps to the tree she was excited and anxious to see what it was, taking it off the branch she recognised the handwriting straight away, it was from Jack, opening slowly she pulled out the card inside and read the words
'Elizabeth, as I told you over the last few days I want to make this the best Christmas for you, I've hidden some gifts around Hope Valley for you to find, each gift will have a card attached to it like this one with a clue to the next destination. Each location is a special to our journey so far. I will be waiting for you at the last destination with an important gift. The first gift is in this house somewhere, its important to us as it gave us time alone together and made me realise that Hope Valley really was becoming your home, I was so proud of you doing all the work yourself and as part of that work here is your first clue
"you worked so hard you did a great job, even fixed the broken…"
I'll see you soon, with all my heart, Jack'
Elizabeth read the note and clue, she had fixed many things in the house, she looked around her, the kitchen counter, the stair step, the kitchen table, the windows, she couldn't see anything, she couldn't help but think of how much she had done, there was a lot to do when she first rented it, then she remembered
'Door knob' she smiled, she couldn't help but laugh as she remembered Jack opening the door and the knob coming off in his hand, turning her head to the door she noticed there was indeed something wrapped in paper hanging on the doorknob, walking over she untied the parcel string and found a beautiful green scarf inside, it matched her coat and gloves perfectly, as she wrapped it around her, a small envelope inside the package caught her eye, opening carefully she smiled as she pulled out the note
Dear Elizabeth, remember the broken door knob, you laughed so much me as we left the row house that day, teased me for weeks but it was such a special memory for us. But as you can see I'm not in the house, so I must be somewhere else, here is your next clue
"I'm hiding somewhere so you must find me, try making a wish at the ….'
I'll see you soon, all my love, Jack'
Elizabeth smiled at this memory, Abigail had told her about a book she had read called 'The Christmas wishing tree,' she and Jack had made the same wish that year, for it to be the best Christmas ever, it had to be there that the next clue was hiding. Taking her coat and gloves from the coat hook Elizabeth made the walk from her row house to the wishing tree in the centre of town, the snow was still falling slightly, it was such a beautiful Christmas morning and even though the cold wind bit at her face, Elizabeth had to admit to herself that Jack really was making this the perfect Christmas for her, and she hadn't even finished her search yet. Walking around the tree Elizabeth frowned, she couldn't see a gift or envelope anywhere on the tree, maybe she had it wrong, but it was the only place in Hope Valley where people had made wishes.
'try making a wish at the …'
Elizabeth read the clue again, 'Make a wish at the wishing tree, it must be in the stand with the decorations to put the wishes on' she spoke softly to herself, walking over to the stand and lifting up the lid, there was the small box and envelope inside. Unwrapping the box she was delighted to find a beautiful pearl decorated hair comb inside, taking a small section of her hair she pinned the comb in place before opening the envelope and once again read Jack's wonderful note to her
'Elizabeth, the wishing tree, do you remember our identical wishes, I knew you would always wish for something for others, you have the biggest heart I ever seen, it's the reason I wanted to do this for you, you do so much for others and never ask for anything in return. I know sometimes you feel like you do things just to prove you can, but that is never the case, speaking of which do you remember when you first told me you felt guilty about doing something, well maybe this clue will help
'Make a wish Elizabeth and it may come true, then go and see Patrick for your next clue'
I'll see you soon, with all my love, Jack x
Elizabeth did as Jack told her and added a wish to the tree, there was only one place that Patrick could be found and it was definitely a special place for her and Jack, he had come to help her, even though she told him not to, she was glad he had, seeing her Horse Ryder conveniently tied up outside the saloon, something she was convinced Jack had done in preparation, she mounted him and galloped out to the Homestead.
The ride to the Homestead wasn't long but the view had always taken her breath away, stopping near the house she saw Patrick, Nelly and Mr Harper sat near the water pump she had, had so much trouble with, each one of them had something in their hand
'Good Morning, Nelly, Patrick, Mr Harper, Merry Christmas'
'Merry Christmas Miss Thatcher' they all replied in unison
'Miss Thatcher' Mr Harper started 'I have a message from Constable Thornton, he told me to tell you its all the way up'
Elizabeth laughed Jack had come to show her how to use the water pump, she did wonder how long she had been trying if he hadn't though 'Thank you Mr Harper, Jack had to show me how to use the water pump, I was doing it wrong, I learned a lot staying here'
'You really helped me out of a bind back then, thank you again Miss Thatcher'
'It was my pleasure'
'Miss Thatcher, I have something for you' Nelly spoke up handing Elizabeth a big basket of her favourite pink roses
'Thank you, Nelly, they are beautiful'
'They're from Constable Thornton' Patrick spoke softly 'And I have this for you Miss Thatcher' He smiled handing her a note
'Thank you, Patrick,' Elizabeth smiled taking the white envelope from her hand, opening it she read the note inside
Elizabeth, do you remember our time at the homestead, I know you found it hard work, but you were fantastic, really took to it, from Hamilton, to Hope Valley, to the homestead, look out world Elizabeth Thatcher is taking charge, speaking of Hope Valley I need your help with something,
'3 clues found, but many to find, but first rip is lost so head to the….
See you soon, with all my heart Jack'
'Where is RIP Miss Thatcher' Patrick questioned
'I'm sure he is safe in the Jail, but for this clue he is in the mine, he got lost once during the storm, you see RIP hates thunder and runs off to the mine when he gets scared'
'So you're next clue must be at the mine' Nelly added
'Yes, so I must go, have a wonderful Christmas day all of you, I will see you soon' Elizabeth added as she got back on Ryder and headed back to Hope Valley
Hope you like it, there are 9 clues altogether, so Im going to do 3 chapters each with 3 clues, these are the first 3 x
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