A huge thank you to all those who reviewed and read the first chapter! It means so so much to me! Thinking of the finale leaves a knot in my stomach, but writing has really helped me through it. If we can't have our beloved Jack and Elizabeth together in the show, we always have each other and fanfiction. I hope everyone continues to write happy stories of the couple; they bring me (and many others) so much happiness. The finale was so unsettling, but I am grateful that it finally made me write the stories I've always wanted to see between Jack and Elizabeth! I will be continuing this story for many chapters to come; I hope to have at least one chapter posted each week. Thank you for reading!

The next morning...

Elizabeth was the first to awake as the morning light came streaming through their sheer bedroom curtains. Elizabeth let out a content sigh as she rolled over to see Jack beside her fast asleep. For the first time in weeks, she had been able to fully relax. Elizabeth smiled as she faced him, taking in all his features, and how peaceful and calm he looked. She silently thanked God for bringing him back to her. She was so grateful to have her husband back at home with her. She was worried about him but knew if Jack could make his way back to her, he could surely get through his injuries. She lay in silence, dreaming of their future, and planning how to tell him about the upcoming addition to the Thorton clan. She grinned even just thinking of their future little one. Just looking at Jack, she knew what an amazing father he would be. She had dreamed of the house they would soon be building and of a home filled with little Thorntons the previous night. She had a million things on her mind, and knew how many things she had to take care of and worry about, But with Jack by her side, nothing else seemed to matter. Jack was home. She repeated those three words to herself smiling at the way the words fit so perfectly together. She reached out to Jack, grazing his cheek with her hand, as her wedding band shined in the bright morning light. Jack's piercing eyes slowly blinked as they adjusted to the early morning sunrise. His whole face lit up at the sight of Elizabeth, and he grinned as he took in the site of her. To him, Elizabeth was the most beautiful women in the whole world. Elizabeth smiled apologetically, not meaning to wake him. "Did I wake you?" she asked. "Maybe, but I sure am glad you did" he replied.

"Good morning "

"Good morning my wonderful husband."

She giggled at the exchange and threw her arms around him as he embraced her. She was careful, knowing how much he was downplaying his injuries. Jack would never let on how hurt he was because he never wanted to cause her any worry. He pulled her as tightly to him as possible, taking in everything about her. He ran his fingers through her long, wavy hair and pressed his forehead to hers. No words were needed between the pair, as they both knew the only thing that mattered in the moment. She laughed and buried her head into his strong arms. They both knew the undeniable truth- they were made for each other.

"Nothing in the world could make me a happier man then I am right now Elizabeth."

"Nothing?" Elizabeth asked.

"Nothing." Jack confirmed.

Jack's affirmation made Elizabeth's decision final- now was the perfect time to share her happy news with her husband.

Jack laughed at the mischevious look on her face, wondering what she was planning.

"Jack..you're going to be a father!" Joy filled both of their faces as they were elated by the news.

"what! Elizabeth- you're pregnant? I'm going to be a father? We're having a baby?!" he grinned as he asked, shaking his head.

He was going to be a father. They were going to have a baby. In 9 months, there would be a little Thorton running around.

Elizabeth shrieked as Jack flipped her to lay ontop of him and passionately kissed her.

"We're going to have a baby Jack" she said as she ran her fingers through his hair.

"I guess it sure is a good thing I've got new of my own then huh?" Jack asked as Elizabeth gave him a questioning look.

He kissed her exposed shoulders in her lace nightgown and smiled as he looked into her eyes.

"I've been offered a permanent position here in Hope Valley- no assignments, no training, me and you, right here in Hope Valley."

Tears streamed down her face as she heard Jack's news. She was going to have a baby with Jack, right here beside her in Hope Valley- permanently.

I hope you all enjoyed this one! Another chapter to come this weekend :)