Dear Jack,

It's been 5 years since you died. I still miss you. Sometimes I think about how different life would have been if there was no landslide, but I'm happy with how my life is now.

The girls are getting so big. I can't they're getting close to 5 it feels like only yesterday I was able to cradle them in my arms. They're the spitting image of you. And as good hearted and beautifully minded as you too.

I married Clancey. Only last month. We took things slow, both of us with the memory of losing a partner still etched into our brains. But I'm finally really happy since your passing. It was small, well… the whole town was there but we tried to keep it as simple and quick as possible. It was perfect for Clancey and I, just like our wedding was perfect for us. Luckily there was no church fire this time!

We had a nice honeymoon to San Francisco, without the children. We spent time together, alone and it was honestly beautiful. We went to Hamilton in the way back, meeting up with Julie, her son Mitchell and the children. We spent a lovely week there as a family and with my parents. Marly and Leah discovered their love for ice cream. Marly is all for chocolate, whereas Leah was happy with plain vanilla.

Clancey is a good man, Jack. He is kind and caring and so very good with the girls. So J don't want you to worry, we are in good hands. He makes me happy, and also makes the girls happy. I think his sons are quite happy with a motherly figure around the house too.

A lot is happening in Hope Valley. Abigail retired as mayor, she's dedicating all her time to the café.

And now for the usual baby update. I fee old Jack! Some of my past students are parents now! Hattie and her husband just had a daughter called Poppy. They're young, but great parents. Julie has Thomas Mitchell, but everyone calls him Mitchell. Rosemary has her son and a baby daughter, Eloise Marie. Clara had twins, Mercy and Grace. Katie and Mike have a son named Samuel. And Gabe and his wife have a daughter named Quinn. Oh and Becky Stanton has two children, a son named Peter John and a daughter named Penelope. We are still baby girl heavy in the town, but it's evening out.

Clancey and I have talked about children, we both would love a child together, but want to wait for a while. I went through all my baby stuff from the girls, well what I have left anyways, the other day. It's so weird seeing how small they were.

Nate is coming over again. We are going to have an anniversary dinner as a tribute to you. Did I mention how much the girls, and the boys, love to hear stories about you? The brave Mountie who saved the town many times, fought for the country and saved me, Opal and Nate, and the whole of Hope Valley. They love you! I wish they got to know their daddy. No one in Hope Valley would ever let them forget about you, even though they never got to meet you.

I must go, but until next time. I love you my dear.

Your Dearest, Elizabeth.


Hey my lovely readers! I'm so so sorry for such a late chapter, I wrote it up but completely forgot to post it so here it is! I'm sorry if updates are sparatic, I'm struggling to find time to write at the moment and struggling with anxiety.

Have a great day!