When calls the hearties
(I am back with the full chapter it will be based on somewhat of the BTS pictures and promo for season 2 which returns on April 4 2015)
Chapter 13
Long voyage to find home again
Jack finally arrived to Elizabeth's home town it took five days on horseback another two days on train.
Jack was grateful to God to have some friendly city folks to guide him in the right direction of Elizabeth's family home. After half an hour in the city, Jack was able to find the Thatcher home. He was nervous and anxious wearing in Mountie colors proud he knock on the door and hoped that Julie or maybe the maid would open the door and not anyone els. His worries relieved luckily as Julie open the door so thrilled to see him she hugs him
Which Jack was not expecting but he wasn't expecting to have Julie asked him,
"Are you here to see, Elizabeth, Jack?"
"Elizabeth is here? I thought she was at Coal Valley?"
"No, she is home for a visit she said you left for another assignment."
"Well, actually, I am here on assignment, but a personally one."
"Oh well then please come in." Julie steps aside to let him inside
Jack hesitant to enter, Julie sighed, "She is shopping with mother, father is in his study and Mountie Jack, I'm sure the rest of the family would be happy to meet you. Elizabeth wrote about quite fondly."
"She did?" Jack somewhat surprised to hear that but Elizabeth might have written Julie after his and Elizabeth's spat but he left welcome to entered as told Julie,
"Thanks, Julie."
Jack takes off his hat. He follows Julie inside the house.
Jack looked around the house he felt as if he had entered a fancy shop or restaurant. Jack was afraid to touched anything. Jack beloved if he did touched one thing an alarm would go off. So He decided to keep his hands inside his pockets following Julie to living/waiting area she turning to Jack she lets him know,
"Waiting here, and make yourself at home, I will go get father and introduce you."
Jack sat down. When Jack sat down Julie couldn't help but notice Jack's nervous jitters showing though his trembling hands and legs. Julie trying her to best to act lady and not giggle in front of him but she found it sweet and adorable a man like Mountie Jack so nervous. Julie didn't want to leave Jack a jittery mess so she needed to eased his nerves by telling Jack,
"Jack, It will be okay, God will help find the words say to my father. Take a deep breath, just be your good old Mountie self. You'll be fine."
Jack smiled and nodded find her words of encouragement smoothing. Julie left, while waiting Jack need to distract himself from his nerves. Jack wondered his eyes around and noticed a mantle filled with family pictures. He got up from his went towards the mantle and there was one picture of Elizabeth and her family during Christmas. The picture was of them behind a Christmas tree. Elizabeth was dressed in an sparkly white satin dress. Her hair was down and curly looking like a princess. Jack stares at the picture seeing the city life side of Elizabeth. He wonders was it right for him to even be here now that is she is here. If they crossed paths will she noticed him or completely shut him out. Jack was hopeful that God can prepare him for the surprises he has in store for Elizabeth
On the other side of town, Elizabeth and her mother were at bistro siting having tea and scones. Elizabeth didn't talk much nor want to talk. All Elizabeth had to say showed in her gloomy face Her mother could tell her daughter was not happy, and need cleaver way to tried to find what was bothering her daughter.
So she asked,
"How are the people treating you in coal valley?"
"Very nice, um it has almost become a second home which I never expected."
"Really, sweetie if you are trying to make a brave face for me and your father. We both know something is bothering is you?"
"Mother, please I know you and father are trying to help, but I don't want to talk about it yet."
"Does it have to deal with a certain Mountie."
"You know about Jack?"
"Of course I do, Julie is not good in mastering the art of secrets. Besides, I knew about Jack since you came into Coal valley."
"But how is that?" Elizabeth confused
"Because I am the one who picked Jack to be your Mountie." Her mother admitted
A unhinged Elizabeth bursted into tears. Her mother tried to grasped her hand, but Elizabeth pulls her away and yells,
"Thanks mother, because of you my heart is in million pieces." Elizabeth rushes off quickly.
She leaves without her shopping bags. Elizabeth ignored the shouts of her mother pleading for her to come back, but all Elizabeth want to was run home. The question was; Where was her home at; Was it at Coal Valley where the man she loved broke her heart, but still loved or here where she is was born and raised.
Elizabeth still in the midst of her emotional outburst. She came across her family's church. At least she found it always comforting to have God to help her sorrow. She entered the church it was empty which was good as need her time alone with God. Elizabeth sat closest to the alter of the cross. She closed her eyes folded her hands and prayed,
"Dear, Lord, Heavenly Father,
I am in need of your help. I love this man I want to marry him so badly but he doesn't have some eagerness to marry me. I thought if he loved me so and his occupation that he didn't want to wait. But I guess I was fooling myself maybe I expected too much out our relationship. I don't what to do Lord her hurt me he left me when I needed him most but at same time I wish was here to see if he is safe in his new assignment. Please watch over him protect him and guide him. Guide me as far as the right direction home in whether to lead me back to Coal Valley or stay here your guidance is most appreciated.
Thank you lord
Amen"
Immediately after Elizabeth finished her prayer. Elizabeth heard a thud she open her eyes to see a nun who drop a bunch of bibles. Elizabeth took no hesitation in helping the nun who was rather old. Elizabeth told the nun,
"Her sister let me help you."
"Please call sister Ruth, God bless you child. I am such clumsy old lady. But I don't mind putting these bibles for young people like to seek guidance from. Elizabeth pick up a few book help her put them out for others to read. Elizabeth walking down the aisle she found one bible floor open she put down the bibles she was holding and picked up the open bible look and found a piece of scripture that spoke to her
1 Corinthians 13:7 Love never gives up on people. It never stops trusting, never loses hope, and never quits.
After read that Elizabeth hugs the bible and whispers while shedding a tear,
"Thank you, lord,"
Elizabeth helps out sister ruth with displaying out the rest of the bibles she hugs sister Ruth and rushes out the church to return home to Jack.
Jack after 10 minutes of waiting, Julie returned as she informed him
"He is ready to see you now, Jack"
Jack gulps as he follows Julie to Mr. Thatcher's study
Jack and Julie make upon the door of study opens the door to announce to her,
"Father, I introduced to Mountie Jack Throton."
Jack enters the study, Mr. Thatcher gets up from his desk holds out his hand and says
"Nice to finally meet, the man behind Mountie. My wife sure pick good one. I am most grateful to you dedicating yourself in protecting my daughter."
"It is my pleasure sir. I thank you and your wife for the honor in choosing me. Ms. Elizabeth is certainly one special lady."
"Indeed, and from what Julie has you and Elizabeth have quite fond of each other."
"Yes, we have." Jack feeling still nervous even though Mr. Thatcher is calm as can be
"Relax son, I don't bit. I ensure you have the purest intentions for my daughter."
"Yes sir, I do."
"So then ask what you came here to ask." Mr. Thatcher encouraging Jack to spit out the question Jack wants to ask.
Jack was about open his mouth when Jack and Mr. Thatcher hear a loud scream. They both rush out the study to the hallway to find a unhinged Mrs. Thatcher on floor with Julie sobbing. Mr. Thatcher knelt down to his wife and asked,
"Sweetheart, what is wrong?"
"Elizabeth she is gone."
"Gone" Jack says
Ms. Thatcher heard Jack's voice she lifts her head up see Jack stands says nothing except all she does is slapping Jack across his face. Jack screeching holding his face Julie asks,
"Mother, why did you do that?"
"This Mountie, has broke my daughter's heart! What is he doing here?"
Jack says, "I am here because.."
"He loves me, mother" Elizabeth finishes
Everyone happy to see Elizabeth especially Jack he goes to her asks
"Are you alright"
"I am now, that you are here. How did you know I was here."
" I didn't Elizabeth, I came here to ask your father a question"
"What question can I ask?"
"Ask later, but can ask you something"
"Anything, Jack"
"May I, wrapped my arms you and never let you go again."
She giggled and tried not to cry
"Of course, I promise to never let you go either."
They embraced and Jack spins her Julie so melted by the love she was witnessing.
Mr and Mrs. Thatcher cuddle each other happy to know their daughter is now happy.
After they embraced, Elizabeth tells her family,
"Family, meet Mountie Jack Thornton the man who loves me"