Last few clues for Elizabeth to follow, it was going to be from the café to the hill to their land, but then I thought about the riding lessons and how much time they would have spent at the stables as Jack taught her so to them it would have been part of their journey and memories, so added it in

Elizabeth followed the path of rose petals from the saloon to the school house, it still took her breath away every time she saw it, she couldn't believe that Jack would give up the reward money just so she could have a real school to teach in, or maybe she could, he had always told her that if she needed anything she could count on him. Both him and Abigail were her biggest support, always had been, she knew she could count on both of them anytime. Looking at the school she wondered what memory Jack would remind her of, for her it was RIP and the constant interruptions the previous new year, it always made her smile when she thought of how jealous RIP had become over their relationship, but now they really were best buddies, Rip loved her almost as much as he did Jack. Walking up the steps to the school she could feel the Christmas Day wind on her face but with her new gloves and scarf from Jack she knew it was a good way to stay warm, almost as if he was right there with her. Opening the door, she spotted the gift almost immediately he had left it clear to see on her desk, it was taller than some of the other gifts he had left, she walked down the aisle excited to find out what it was. Opening the wrapping she smiled, it was the same vase he had bought her as a housewarming gift, she loved it then and still loved now, it really was a beautiful vase and sat neatly against the side was the white envelope with her name.

'Elizabeth, the school house, I know we have a few memories here, singing together at the new years eve programme with Cody, watching the fireworks later that day, RIP interrupting us, giving you the cowbell which, even though the teachers bell has been in your drawer for a long time, you still use, but for me the most special memory of the school house was the day I showed it you. I wanted you to know that I would have done anything to prove to you how much you meant to me. When you discovered I had donated the money that day I said that one member of Hope Valley meant a lot to me, I wasn't talking about Rosemary, I was always speaking about you, I will always mean you, wasn't long after that, we had our first kiss, but before then we had a magical evening, do you remember where, it will help you solve the next clue.

'You've almost found me, I promise it will be worth the wait, but first head to the venue of our very first date'

I'll see you soon, all my love, Jack

Elizabeth closed the letter and placed it back in the vase before picking it up and carrying it out of the door, there was only one place this could be, Abigail's café, she had never had such wonderful evening as she did that night, if she hadn't known it before she knew it that night, Jack was the only one for her and he always would be. Walking back along the path of rose petals she recalled every detail of that night in her mind, the way he looked, the smell of his aftershave, the way they danced, the feel of his hand on her back, how much she wanted to tell him how she felt. Opening the door as she arrived, she could almost smell the meal Abigail had cooked, closing her eyes for a second, she felt herself drift back there and couldn't help but smile.

'Elizabeth' the touch of Abigail's hand on her arm made her jump

'Sorry Abigail I was day dreaming'

'I could tell' her friend smiled 'I see you found the answer to Jack's latest clue'

'I have, there was only one place we had our first date, that night was so magical Abigail, I know you helped with it all, thank you'

'It was my pleasure, I always knew you two had feelings for each other, I will always do anything I can to help you both, speaking of which I have something for you, these are from a certain constable' Abigail smiled handing Elizabeth a basket of her favourite cookies and muffins

'Abigail, these look delicious' Elizabeth's eyes glazed over as she looked at the pile of butter cookies and blueberry muffins

'Jack said they were your favourites, so asked me to make you some as a gift'

'They are perfect Abigail' Elizabeth laughed taking a bite from a muffin 'And so delicious'

'I also have this' Abigail smiled back, taking the envelope out of her pocket and giving it to Elizabeth

'My next clue, I wonder what he's written'

'Open it so we can both find out' Abigail laughed

Elizabeth opened the envelope and read the sweet words Jack had written

'Elizabeth, Abigail's café, I can't even think how many magical memories we have had here, the suppers, the breakfasts, the chicken fried steaks, but none of them will ever be as special as our first date. You had never looked so beautiful, it had taken a while for me to get words straight in my head when I first saw you, you were breath-taking, always are. That night when it was just the two of us, I knew I had to tell you I was being reassigned but I was still trying to figure out how I could stop it happening, I wanted to forget it was happening and just enjoy the time with you, looking into your eyes as we danced to our song, the love I felt for you became so clear, I couldn't leave you and would have done anything to stop it happening. I wanted to hold on to you and never let go. That dream come true and I came back to you. I will always come back to you, but now you need to come to me, so here is your next clue

"Riding horses, you're almost able, but first another lesson so head to the …'

I'll see you soon, all my love, Jack

'Where are you heading next?' Abigail questioned

'As you know Jack gave me riding lessons, apart from the first one, we always started each lesson at the stables'

'So you need to head to the stables'

'I do, do you mind if I leave these here with you, I don't want to eat the whole basket before I find Jack' Elizabeth laughed, 'But I will take a few' she laughed more taking 3 cookies and 2 muffins from the basket

'Of course not, now don't spend anymore time here with me, go find Jack'

'Thank you Abigail' Elizabeth hugged her friend tight and headed back through the door, opening it the path of rose petals were now headed in a different direction, she looked around, Jack had to be watching her, how else would he know that she was in the café until now, but try as she might she couldn't see him, the hiding place of behind a tree in the field near Abigail's café was to good for her to see him 'see you soon' he whispered to himself as he watched her vanish around the corner to the stables.

Elizabeth walked the short walk over to the stables, the path of rose petals led her straight to Sergeant's empty stall, looking around the stall she noticed one patch of hay seemed to be placed differently to rest, she wondered if that was because there was something hidden under it. Walking over and brushing the hay aside she had been right there was a box with her name on it, opening the box she was surprised to see another and another, and another, and another each one with a small note saying 'keep going' after opening the smallest box she smiled sweetly as it revealed the most beautiful pair of blue pearl earrings she had ever seen, she had to wear them so gently took them from the box and changed the ones she had in her ears, but this time there was no note to be seen, looking back through the boxes, the hay pile, the stall, there was nothing, she decided to try the paddock outside, after all that was where the official lessons had taken place, but she didn't get that far, didn't needed to, as she closed Sergeant's stall there it was, the white envelope pinned gently in place, opening it she turned her head quickly hearing a noise, but it was Harlow, Bill's horse moving in his stall, or at least that's what it seemed to be, she turned her attention back to the sweet words from Jack

'Elizbeth, riding lessons, I was surprised how quickly you picked them up and also disappointed when it looked like you didn't need them anymore, that payment plan you decided on was one I could get used to, a kiss per lesson, I know it was my idea in Hamilton, but you were the one who took me up on it. I loved watching you learn, you looked very at ease, Ryder isn't the easiest horse to get along with, many people told us that but with you, it was like he was a different horse, it was beautiful to watch, you have such a gentle heart though I'm not surprised he was. Now that you are an accomplished horse rider, you will find getting to the next location much easier

'Ryder's outside you'll need a ride miss, come to the hill I need another first…. '

I'll see you soon, all my love, Jack

Elizabeth looked at the note slightly confused, 'Ryder isn't outside', she thought to herself, 'I left him tied up by the saloon', as she walked outside she gasped, Ryder was indeed tied up out there, could it have been Jack fetching him here that she had heard, it had to be, how else would Ryder have gotten there, she frantically looked around for him again, 'Where are you Jack Thornton' she wondered, but as quickly as he had run to the stables with Ryder, he had left just as quick and was heading to his next destination to set up ready for her arrival

Not being able to spot Jack anywhere, Elizabeth thought to herself about the clue, there was only one first they had ever had on hill, a first kiss, the beginning of their journey together, excitedly she mounted Ryder and galloped off as fast as he could go, this had to be where Jack was waiting, it had to be.

Slowing down as they approached, Elizabeth looked around slightly disappointed, she was sure this was where Jack would be, it had been a magical moment between them both, how could he not, but his gift was, it was on a small table on the exact spot they had shared that kiss, dismounting Ryder she walked over clearly seeing the gift, picking it up it was hard in her hands, it reminded her of the wonderful drawing he had given her that day, opening slowly she was surprised to see that he had done the exact same thing, only this time instead of the drawing being of the two of them, he had drawn all the locations she had visited that day, her row house, the wishing tree, the homestead, the mine, the camp out, the saloon, the school, the café, the stables, this hill, and one blank spot 'that has to be where Jack is' she thought to herself, feeling the back of the frame her hand run against something, turning it over she was found another gift. 'Jack' she spoke softly as she opened it, it was beautiful, Jack had found it in Rock Creek a few weeks before, as soon as he had spotted it he had to buy it, Elizabeth run her fingers over the delicate piece, it truly was the most beautiful Christmas ornament she had ever seen.

Finding the note underneath, she read the most wonderful words from Jack

'Elizabeth, the scene of our first kiss, the first of many I'm pleased to say, how could this not be a part of our journey, its where the most perfect moment of my life happened, well so far, I wanted to kiss you on so many occasions, our first date, rescuing you from Spurlock, the picnic lunch on the lake with our friend the spider, when we were outside the jail after Bill got attacked, the land where I received the unexpected reward, and every other time you were close to me, but then Rosie turned up and we hit a bump, I wanted to tell you that morning with the squid ok comet, that I didn't need time to think, you were the only one I ever saw myself with, but I knew you had lost trust in me and I had to get that back, I needed to get that back. Ever since that day my dreams and life have been magical and you are the reason for that change, you are my present and my future and I promise you that I will be at the next location, the missing piece of the picture, I couldn't draw it on there as I have a wonderful surprise here for you. It's the start of what I hope will be the next journey in our lives, the next treasure hunt so to speak, only this time, you won't be alone, I will be at your side for every step. The second gift, the decoration I found in Rock Creek while I was there a few weeks ago, it reminds me so much of you Elizabeth, how could it not, it's a beautiful teacher with long brown locks, it could have almost been made for you, I had to buy it. I was waiting for you here, but we have somewhere more special than this, the place of our future and that is where I am, all I have left to say for now is I love you Elizabeth Thatcher, I'm waiting for you.'

'The past is the past, the future is now, but I'm still alone

Take my hand, take a walk with me and I promise to build you a home

Stoves, iceboxes, bath tubs and feather beds will be built with my two hands

Come join me Elizabeth, for a special Christmas gift on our own piece of Hope Valley Land'

I will see you soon, all my love and heart forever, Jack

Elizabeth brushed the tears from her eyes, all the gifts Jack had left for her, all the notes he left, all the memories she had thought about, all the places she had been had been wonderful but standing on the hill where their journey into romance had truly began, reading those beautiful words he written was all it had taken to make her cry. Every word he written was true, there was only one place left he could be, how hadn't she thought of it before, he had to be on the piece of land he had bought them, the place where their future was truly going to begin, she loved her row house dearly but the thought of her and Jack being in their own home that he was going to build was indeed the only future she could imagine and ever see herself living. Mounting Ryder for this last part of her journey she had a feeling that whatever Jack had planned for her when she got there, it would be the start of the rest of their lives together and as Jack had put in the note, their new journey.

the last chapter is next, so what do we think of Mr Thornton's gifts on the hill? Do you think he has anymore gifts for her on their own piece of land? if so what ? please review xx thank you for all the support and reviews so far