Okay... so as many of you have asked I have continued and I do hope you like this chapter as well. I have always been a huge fan of Chris McNally and was super excited to hear he would be joining the cast of WCTH. I so badly wanted to be a team Lucas fan because I was never super into Kevin McGarry, however I love Nathan almost as I loved Elizabeth's relationship with Jack... so please keep in mind as you read this that I am team Nathan all the way and I really hope that Elizabeth will finally choose Nathan!

Enjoy.

Elizabeth stopped on the front step and gently closed the door behind her. She took in a deep breath, inhaling the crisp clean air attempting to calm her nerves. She knew that Rosemary was right. She was so in love with Nathan and she knew he loved her back as he was not shy about her feelings when they were together. Now as she stood with her back towards the door trying to gather up her courage and strength to go have a much needed conversation with Nathan she was unsure of what she was going to say. She knew that she so badly wanted to be with him, court him officially and work towards eventually having the family with him that she had so badly wanted to have with Jack. She just wasn't sure how to tell him all of this. As she had learned many years ago when she was courting Jack, her communication skills were not the greatest and somehow she had managed to not only fall in love once, but twice with a man whose communication skills were at often times worse than hers.

Rosemary had heard Elizabeth's door close and she smiled inwardly to herself, silently hoping that Elizabeth would be able to find the inner strength to agree to spending her life with another Mountie especially after she lost Jack. Rosemary decided she would quietly say a short prayer to Jack before she would go out to give Elizabeth one last encouraging push before Elizabeth could once again get cold feet.

Rosemary: Jack, oh my dear Jack. How I miss you so much and I could only imagine how much more Elizabeth misses you than I do. I still remember the day you proposed to me, how sure I was that you and I would spend the rest of our lives together, have babies together, grow old together. Never did I expect that I would lose you and that there was someone else out there who could love you more than I did. But then you met Elizabeth and I know I tried so hard to win you back, but of course that didn't work. Jack you loved her more than you have ever loved me, and I am sorry for hurting you when I left and for trying to break you and Elizabeth up. I can't believe its been three years since we lost you, but the time has come for Elizabeth to move on with her life in the manner I know you would so wish she would. Jack I am begging with you to please grant Elizabeth the courage to open her heart to Nathan in the same way she did to you. To allow her to have the peace of mind and serenity knowing that you are happy and in a better place. Jack I love you and miss you dearly. Rosie.

Rosemary than took a deep breath and walked outside to see Elizabeth standing on the front step lost in thought.

Rosemary: You okay?

Rosemary: Elizabeth

Rosemary: Hello!

After several attempts and no answer Rosemary walked down her steps and up Elizabeth's until she was standing right in front of her face.

Rosemary: You hoo…. Earth to Elizabeth.

Elizabeth: Oh Rosemary, Hi. I didn't see you there.

Rosemary: Oh, I noticed that. Iv'e been standing here now for several minutes trying to get your attention to no avail.

Elizabeth: I'm sorry Rosemary, did you need something?

Rosemary: No, not me. I heard you close your door so I came outside to make sure you were okay.

Elizabeth: Oh, Rosemary, your too sweet. I think that for the first time since losing Jack besides for when baby Jack was born, I can really say that I am finally okay.

Rosemary: Elizabeth, that is wonderful.

Elizabeth: I know that Jack would want me to move on, because if the situation was reverse I would want him to be happy, find someone else who could love him as much as I do. I am not going to sit here and regret that it took me so long to come to terms with that. Laura is inside with Jack, and I am now finally going to go tell Nathan how I really feel.

Rosemary: Good for you Elizabeth. I am really proud of you, and I know Jack is too.

Elizabeth: Thanks Rosemary for your talk before. As hard as it will be moving on with Nathan I really needed that extra push.

Rosemary: Of course, Elizabeth. That's what best friends are for. Now go by yourself before I take you to Lucas myself.

Elizabeth: Bye Rosemary. I will see you later, and don't even think of asking for details on these conversations.

Rosemary: I wouldn't dare.

Elizabeth: Of you course you wouldn't.

The two friends laughed together and Rosemary embraced Elizabeth once more in a hug, she let go and watched as Elizabeth took one more deep breath and then walked off towards town. For the first time in years Elizabeth felt calm, and happy as she had finally, finally made up her mind to open her heart up to true love. As she walked towards the jail she noticed Allie walking in and for a moment she froze unsure of what to do. Coming to talk to Nathan would be hard enough alone, but with Allie there it would be all that much more difficult.

Elizabeth had known for a while that Nathan was in love with her, but she also knew how much Allie adored her and baby Jack and that Allie had really hoped that one day the four of them could become a family. Elizabeth recognized that Allie was told that she was dating Lucas but the young girl didn't really understand the complexity of the situation that Elizabeth was in and at this point in time Allie was extremely mad at Elizabeth for what Allie believed was that Elizabeth was not in love with her uncle. Elizabeth knew that Allie wasn't aware of the fact that Elizabeth did love Nathan but was too afraid to lose another husband and therefor for the time being Allie refused to talk to Elizabeth and had done everything in her power to prevent Nathan from talking to Elizabeth when she was around.

Elizabeth decided she would continue on to the jail and figure out what to tell Allie because Elizabeth really wanted to have this conversation with Nathan before she lost her courage and faith in what she was about to do. Elizabeth slowly walked on into town, having it take her about another five minutes before she was standing in front of the jail about to knock on the door when the fear began to overtake her again. What if it was too late, what if Nathan didn't want to be with her anymore. What if Allie was so hurt by the way Elizabeth had treated both her and Nathan that she tried everything in her power to sabotage their relationship. What if Jack didn't like Nathan or worse that Nathan wasn't good with Jack… but that was ridiculous because she already knew how good Nathan was with Allie and Jack in the past. What if, oh what if Jack came back. What would he say? Elizabeth get it together. Jack is dead, he's gone, he's not coming back and Nathan. Well Nathan is the best thing to ever happen to you since Jack. Nathan will love you with everything he has. And as for Allie, well only time will tell.

Elizabeth had finally gotten up the courage to walk up the steps and knock on Nathan's door when Elizabeth saw Lucas walking towards her. She stopped in her tracks, petrified and ashamed and although it took her a minute she finally raised her head and looked up at Lucas.

Lucas: Elizabeth, I'm so sorry about before, I was completely out of line, would you mind coming with me to the queen of hearts so we can actually have a conversation about what happened?

Elizabeth: Lucas, I don't know if that is really a good idea right now, especially after everything you said to me.

Lucas: Pease, Elizabeth. Just for a couple of minutes.

Nathan who had thought he had heard Elizabeth's voice decided to at that moment come outside to see for himself what was going on.

Nathan: Everything okay out here.

Lucas: Yes constable everything is okay.

Nathan: I'm sorry Mr. Bouchard but I didn't ask you, I asked Elizabeth.

Elizabeth: Yes, Nathan. Everything is alright.

Nathan: Okay then, I'll be going back inside

Elizabeth: Nathan, wait. I would really like to talk to you in private if that's okay.

Nathan: Of course, why don't you come inside.

Elizabeth: Um, Allie is inside and I am not one of her favorite people right now.

Nathan: Okay, let me get my stuff and we can go take a walk if that's okay.

Elizabeth: Yes, I would really like that.

Lucas: Elizabeth, before you go out with Nathan can we please finish the conversation from earlier.

Elizabeth: First of all if I recall that was a one sided conversation in which you did not allow me to talk. Second of all you were right which is precisely why I am here now.

Lucas: I gathered that's what this conversation is all about Elizabeth, but what I would have loved to say in private is that I was wrong Elizabeth. I was wrong for letting you go.

Nathan: You broke up with Elizabeth

Lucas: This is none of your concern constable.

Elizabeth: Lucas what do you mean by you were wrong.

Lucas: I should have never said those things to you Elizabeth. But I was hurt, to me it seamed like every time I turned there you were with Nathan and I was hurt and jealous and decided to let you go. But that was wrong Elizabeth, I should have never done that.

Elizabeth: Why now do you say it was wrong.

Lucas: Because Elizabeth, I am in love with you.