(Elizabeth's POV)
"Oh look Jack! Julie's here!" I ran over to her, for it had been so long since we had last seen each other. I stopped in my tracks, when I realized that she was holding my hand… a hand that was mine, but connected to a woman I didn't recognize.
"She can't see you, you know." Jack took a few steps towards me, and wrapped his arms around my waist. "I know it's weird and confusing and sad, and I'm sorry Elizabeth."
A tear fell from my face. "It's just so hard. I would've given anything to see you when you... " I couldn't bear to say it. "And yet, here you are, and here I am, and I still miss everyone."
"That's what happens. You can't have it all, my dear." Jack nuzzled into my neck, giving me a few kisses on my cheek. "Here, I know what'll cheer you up." We walked back into the darkness we were in, where nothing mattered besides me and my husband. Jack guided me towards the fire from earlier, the light instantly calmed me down a bit. When Jack sat down across from me, he had a guitar in his hand, and began to play.
"Well you done done me and you bet I felt it
I tried to be chill but you're so hot that I melted
I fell right through the cracks
And now I'm trying to get back
Before the cool done run out
I'll be giving it my best-est
And nothing's going to stop me but divine intervention
I reckon it's again my turn
To win some or learn some
But I won't hesitate no more, no more
It cannot wait, I'm yours"
His voice was so beautiful, it made me love him even more than I already did. I was completely entranced and encapsulated by this, I didn't even know that he could play, or that he had such a wonderful voice.
"I've been spending way too long checking my tongue in the mirror
And bending over backwards just to try to see it clearer
But my breath fogged up the glass
And so I drew a new face and I laughed
I guess what I've been saying is there ain't no better reason
To rid yourself of vanity and just go with the seasons
It's what we aim to do
Our name is our virtue
But I won't hesitate no more, no more
It cannot wait I'm yours
Well open up your mind and see like me
Open up your plans and damn you're free
Look into your heart and you'll find the sky is yours
So please don't please don't please don't
There's no need to complicate
'Cause our time is short
This, oh this, this is our fate, I'm yours"
"Jack, that was wonderful. When did you learn to play?"
"I used to when I was younger. My dad taught me. After he passed… I just didn't want to anymore. But when you lost me, I picked it back up to keep myself occupied."
"Well thank you for sharing with me."
(Rosemary's POV)
With everything going on with Elizabeth, it felt like the town was constantly holding its breath. Lee and I were adjusting well to having Little Jack around, but we also would be so heartbroken for him if this became a permanent situation.
Grace & Spencer were also finding their way in Hope Valley. I could see in Spencer's eye that he was really warming up to the town, and would hate for him to have to readjust once more when they both went to Brookfield.
I came downstairs the morning after Julie's brief visit, to find everyone already down there. Grace and Lee were chatting the kitchen, while Spencer was playing peek-a-boo with Little Jack on the floor in the living room.
"Oh how lovely, they are so cute together, aren't they?" I beamed seeing the two of them. I didn't really like talking about it much, but I was having trouble getting pregnant. As much as I felt like I was failing as a wife, I knew there were other ways to start a family. Either way, Lee & I were also content just focusing on one another, but spending so much time with Spencer & Little Jack recently, I couldn't help but think this was all a part of something bigger.
"Rosie, Grace & I were talking, and Spencer has done really well here."
"I agree. And look at him with Little Jack. Awe, it's so sweet. I wish he could stay here forever."
"Well, that's kind of what Lee & I were talking about…"
"What are you talking about?"
"Rosemary," Lee took my hands in his. "What would you say about starting our family right now?"
"Are you saying what I think you're saying? Oh, Lee, that'd be wonderful. I absolutely adore Spencer, but I didn't know your thoughts."
"Of course, we'd have to ask Spencer, but I really think he'll blossom here." Grace chimed in. I still couldn't believe that she thought he'd be better here than in Brookfield. I felt honored, and also nervous. What if Spencer didn't want to stay? Or what if Lee & I weren't cut out for this?
Lee squeezed my hand and smiled at me. Oh, how I loved him so. "Let's ask him in a few days or so, it'll give us time to make sure we're really ready."
"Okay."
"Okay."
Author's Note: Jason Mraz AND Fault in Our Stars references? I know, so many cross-over bits, haha. I was thinking of having Lucas make his way to Hamilton next chapter, but how will Jack handle that? Let me know your thoughts on the story so far! And yes, the story will continue even after Elizabeth wakes up (because she will indeed, we love happy endings!).