Chapter 46 Nathan and Elizabeth

As is often the case Nathan and Elizabeth and the children are having dinner together this time at Nathan's house. Elizabeth says "Nathan I see Bill is gone do you know where he is". He answers "Oh yes, he gave me instructions he may be gone the week and which judge I should contact if necessary. He's gone to Cape Fullerton to see Julia, I think . I know they had a disagreement about somethings before she left". Elizabeth says "Nathan, what is it?"

Nathan responds honestly "Look Elizabeth I don't really want to get involved cause I know how I felt when I didn't know where I stood with you. We have been over this; when I came to Hope Valley I knew I would have a hard time about Jack, but then when I didn't know how I really felt or how you felt—I feel bad for Bill, he is probably worried about Uncle Nate and is he replacing him and even Bill has feelings. "Nathan, this is not replacing Jack or Nate and don't you even think you are replacing Jack. I have told you I am a different person because of losing Jack so you and I are just forging something separate and beautiful. I bet Julia feels the same thing, nothing will bring back Nate and she is a different person now. Bill would not be replacing Nate". Elizabeth replies.

He reminds "Elizabeth I know that now, but when you are in the middle of it and unsure of everything it is really hard to see that. That's why I want them to find their own path without any interference. Somedays I felt like the whole town was watching what I did or more likely not doing . Remember I also had Allie pushing me on as well" Elizabeth smiles and says "I know it's so much easier to be on this side and you can see so clearly. OK, I get it I will let Bill alone and let them find their own path. How do you feel about Bill and Julia Nathan?"

He says, "Please don't make me think too hard as we are talking about my aunt, and yes I want her to be happy and have someone, but I can't think of Julia and Bill like us as my mind shuts down" "Nathan, why" Elizabeth asks and with that Nathan gives her a searing kiss, which shakes her. Finally she says, "Oh, now I know.: Nathan laughs and says "Don't make me think about that Elizabeth I just can't" Laughingly she says "Let me distract you then and begins to kiss his throat until he leans down so she could capture his lips."