(Elizabeth's POV)

Spring was such a magical time. The snow was melting, flowers were blooming, and the heat was coming out - and I wasn't just talking about the weather. I was starting to really show, and everyone in town seemed to always stop me on my way to school. They would ask about Jack & me, the baby… they'd ask if the baby was kicking yet or if they could feel my tummy. I thought it was a little much, if you asked me, but I knew they were just being kind. Rosemary was in a similar boat, though everyone seemed to walk on eggshells more or less around her. After the struggle she had to get pregnant, Hope Valley was paranoid something would happen even now, and didn't want to jinx it. Jack & I were both confident that everything would be okay.

The house was coming along quite nicely. Jack said he just needed a bit more time to touch things up, and suggested I stay with Abigail for a couple days, in case he came home late and woke me up. I knew he was covering for something, but I decided to just play along. I was so excited to get settled into our new home, just in time for the baby. Rip would have more space to roam and we'd have an incredible view of the town. Of course, I'd miss living so close to everyone - especially Rosemary and Lee, considering the circumstances. But that's what people do, they make room for their ever growing families, it's just a part of life.

Jack wanted to take me on a ride one afternoon. It wouldn't be much longer before it'd probably be unsafe to ride with a little one inside me, so I jumped at the chance. Sargent was such a sweet horse, and I couldn't wait for Jack to teach our little one (or ones) to ride him too someday.

As we made our way through town, I saw where our house was going to be, and it got me so excited. But as we got closer, I realized…

"It's done? You finished it?" Jack got Sargent slowed down and he helped me off the beautiful, black horse.

"Not just done, come on in." Jack opened the door for me and then before I could even step foot inside, he carried me through the door, Bridal Style.

"Jack, what are you doing? Again?" I chuckled as he stepped foot inside, with me in his arms.

"They do say third time's a charm. Plus, I had to make our first moment in the house one to remember." He set me down, and I smiled at him, as I straightened out my dress.

"Jack Thornton, you are always full of surprises." I had been facing him and the door the whole time, so when Jack turned me around, I was taken aback. "Jack… it's all here. It's wonderful. How did you-?"

"Lee, Jesse, and some of the other men in town helped me move our things in over the weekend. Everything's accounted for, all that's left is to turn in your key."

I slowly walked around the house. It was gorgeous. There was an open floor plan, so the kitchen led right into the parlor (just like our row house, simply with more room this time around). There seemed to be a little nook, and when I got closer and peaked around…

"I thought my favorite author could use a little writing nook. It's in its own space, as to still give you some privacy to think if you ever need it, but still in the parlor to keep you close to our little Thorntons as they play & grow in our home." My typewriter was there, along with my journals and the book Jack had illustrated of my writings.

"Jack… I don't know what to say." I turned to him, my eyes filling with tears. "This is absolutely perfect."

"Elizabeth, I know these past few months have been a whirlwind, but I just want you to know that my love for you is unwavering. I want you to have the world, and I plan on giving it to you." Jack put his hands on my stomach and bent down toward our growing child. "And you too, Thornton baby."

"How did I get so lucky?"

"I think I'm the lucky one. You would've found someone regardless, had it not been me, hypothetically. Without you though, who knows how long it would've taken me to finally open up to someone. Regardless, now that all of the projects are done, which I'm sure frees up Lee's schedule quite a lot - luckily for him, we can truly start our life together."

Jack and I spent a moment in the writing nook, kissing and running our hands up and down each other. I could already tell that things were looking up. I had everything I could ever want, everything was perfect.

(Rosemary's POV)

Today, Lee & I were going to see Jack & Elizabeth's new house. Oh, I was so excited! The two came by the old row house, to say their goodbyes to it, before dropping off their key, so Lee decided we could all ride together in his car. We drove into town, while Elizabeth got out to return her key, and then it was off to the house we went!

The house was definitely bigger than our row houses, but not huge or showy. It perfectly fit the two of them, and I could tell I'd love it even more from the inside.

"Alright, here we are." Jack opened the door for Elizabeth, Lee, and I. With my arm linked with Lee's we explored the downstairs a bit. I was certainly a bit jealous by the kitchen, but I could also see the future Thornton clan utilizing it well.

"Well hello there, Rip. Are you enjoying your new home?" Rip was getting up there in age, but he still had quite a few years left in him. He was such a good companion for Jack, and I had a feeling he'd do just fine with a baby soon enough.

Rip barked at me, as Elizabeth put a hand on my shoulder. "You have to see the upstairs, it's perfect. Lee's already seen the place, might as well just let them chat about future father stuff."

As we walked upstairs I remarked, "I always forget that Lee has indeed been spending his time on your house… and before that the schoolhouse and the library. I'm excited to finally have more time with him, especially before our babies arrive."

"I've been thinking the same thing. Ever since we got married, it's been go go go. We can finally settle into married life before our little one arrives."

Upstairs, was an open hallway that looked over the downstairs, similar to the saloon hotel. There was a line of bedrooms, the open door on the far left leading me to believe that was Elizabeth & Jack's room. Elizabeth led me inside and it was so quaint. Above their bed was the drawing Jack made of the two of them when they had first started dating. On their dresser were a few more photographs of them. Their wedding, their photograph that the drawing was based off of, and even a copy of the Founder's Day backdrop (where Jack snuck the two of them into the scenery).

As I was looking around, Elizabeth walked over to another door and grinned, "This is my favorite part." She opened the door, revealing a little balcony for her & Jack. The balcony overlooked the spot where their first kiss took place. That spot was now adorned with some candles in jars hanging up, and a little bench for them. "Now in the morning, I can sip my coffee and look at the spot where my life truly started for the better."

"Well, I would think us meeting would be considered…" I stopped, realizing this wasn't about me. "Okay, maybe just in the top ten." We chuckled and moved about the house.

The house had a total of five bedrooms upstairs. The master, three potential bedrooms for their future children, and a guest bedroom. Upstairs was also the main bathroom, but Jack & Lee were also able to get a bathroom inside of the master bedroom, which was unheard of in Hope Valley! I knew some people in Hollywood & San Francisco who had Master Bathrooms, but not here in Canada! Again though, I knew that Jack & Elizabeth were not ones to boast or brag about anything they had, and I also knew they planned on having a big family. Overall, this house suited them and I was so happy for the both of them. I was also looking forward to visiting all the time.

After heading back downstairs and talking about our future families, Lee & I finally headed home for the night. As we got ready for bed, I had something on my mind (but when didn't I?).

"You won't be upset if this is our only child, right, Lee?"

Lee began buttoning up his nightshirt. "Of course not, Rosie? Where is this coming from?"

I sat down on the bed and began to let my hair down. "I'm just worried. It took so long for me to get pregnant, and now I'm afraid something will happen to the baby, even now. Who knows if I'll even be able to get pregnant again after this? What if it's always this hard? What if we only have the one? What if-?"

"Rosie," Lee took his hands in mine. "Our family has never needed kids. Our family can just be you & I. That's not any less of a family than people with kids. Having kids is just a bonus, not something I will be incomplete without… You are my family, Rosemary. And this baby will be my family and Jack & Elizabeth are my family. I am not upset that it took us longer than most people, and I also won't be upset if this is the only child we have together. I have so much in my life already to be thankful for, and luckily, you & our baby are two of those things." Lee made me tear up and then we kissed before heading to bed.

As I started to fall asleep that night, I closed my eyes and said, "I have a feeling that we are going to have a great summer this year."