"Okay, children today is the last day of school before you all let out for the summer so I thought it might be fun to enjoy the last day outside and to talk about what our favorite things about summer are," said Elizabeth as the children headed outside. The children sat down in the grass while Elizabeth crouched down next to them, "How about you Gabe? What is your favorite thing about summer?"

"I like playing outside in the sun," said Gabe.

"I like gardening with Mom," said Cassandra.

"So do I!" said Emily excitedly.

Elizabeth looked at rosaleen and asked, "How about you rosaleen? What's your favorite thing about summer?"

Rosaleen looked up and softly said, "I used to like to chase butterflies with my Daddy. We would do that every year on Canada Day."

Elizabeth smiled remembering Canada Day back in Toronto. Julie and she would run around and wave their flags all day. "Well I think that's a wonderful summer tradition Rosaleen." At the end of the day, Elizabeth dismissed the children wising them a wonderful summer, "I'm sure I will see you around town children and remember when school begins again, we will be in the new school house." The children scrambled out of the saloon except for Rosaleen. Elizabeth walked over to her and sat down next to her, "What's wrong Rosaleen?"

Rosaleen looked up and it was clear she had been crying, "It's just going to be the first summer without Daddy," she cried sadly.

"Hey, it's okay," said Elizabeth embracing her, "It's okay Rosaleen."

"Do you think Daddy's still watching me from Heaven Ms. Thatcher?" asked rosaleen looking up at Elizabeth.

"Sweetheart, I know he's still watching over you," said Elizabeth, "Now come on, let me take you home before your mother begins to worry." Rosaleen nodded and Elizabeth gathered her things before leading Rosaleen back to her house. When they arrived at her house, Molly was more than happy to see her daughter.

"Rosaleen, there you are," said Rosaleen hugging her daughter, "I was getting worried since Mrs. Montgomery's children arrived home twenty minutes ago."

"She was okay," said Elizabeth, "She just needed to talk."

Molly nodded, "Rosaleen would you wash up for dinner and set the table for me please?" rosaleen ran upstairs as instructed, "You're welcome to stay for dinner Elizabeth."

"No that's okay, but thank you for the offer," said Elizabeth shaking her head, "Constable Thornton and I have plans to talk about some things."

Molly raised her eyebrows knowingly, "Those plans wouldn't happen to include wedding bells would they?"

Elizabeth chuckled lightly as she fiddled with the ring Jack had given her during his proposal, "Yes, there will be some wedding plans discussed. I'm assuming a certain student of mine mentioned our engagement?"

Molly nodded, "That and I couldn't help but notice your beautiful ring."

Elizabeth looked down and smiled as the memories of Jack's proposal came flooding back, "Thank you," she said, "Well I must be going. I don't want to keep people waiting. Have a good evening Molly."

"You too Elizabeth," said Molly.

"Goodbye Ms. Thatcher," said Rosaleen coming down the stairs.

"Goodbye Rosaleen," said Elizabeth as she left. Elizabeth made her way back to the saloon, hoping Jack had made his way back there after fulfilling his jobs for the days. Elizabeth entered the saloon to find Jack standing there waiting for her, "Good evening Constable."

"Good evening Ms. Thatcher," he said. She smiled and greeted him with a kiss when he walked over to her, "Now I believe Mrs. Stanton was preparing some stew and biscuits for us that way could discuss some important upcoming events."

"Hm. I'd like that Constable," said Elizabeth taking his hand and following her fiancée over to the café. When the couple arrived, the food was already prepared and Abigail was nowhere in sight so they were alone to talk in private. Jack pulled out Elizabeth's seat for her and then sat across from her.

The couple said their prayers and began eating when Jack spoke, "My parents will be in town soon. You know they've been looking forward to meeting you."

"And I them, although I'm also very nervous," Elizabeth admitted, "I mean what if they don't like me?"

"Elizabeth, there's no way anybody could not like you," said Jack, "I mean you're sweet, loving, beautiful. I mean you love your students more than anything. Who wouldn't want someone like you as the future mother of their grandchildren?"

"Jack," said Elizabeth taking his hand, "Isn't it a little early to be discussing our future babies? We haven't even married yet."

"Well, I was thinking a wedding in mid-July. That way we have some time to plan but it's not much longer until we're husband and wife," said Jack, "So what do you say Ms. Thatcher?"

Elizabeth squeezed Jack's hand and said, "I'd say I'm in! Only a month and a half until we're husband and wife!"

Jack grinned from ear to ear and said, "Then we better start planning future Mrs. Thornton." Jack and Elizabeth left the café hand in hand when a female voice called from the distance.

"Yoo-hoo! Jack!"

Jack turned around to find the source of the voice, instantly recognizing it.

"It isn't," said Elizabeth turning around, still holding his hand tightly.

"It is," said Jack.

Shout out to anybody who can guess the female voice!

Also to all of my Canadian #Hearties, one of my future chapters will include a Canada Day celebration. I know Canada Day is July 1st, but since I am American, I do not know fully how the day is celebrated. Are there fireworks and get togethers similar to the Fourth of July in America because I do believe there are similar celebrations between the two holidays. If you could message me with any ideas, I would really appreciate it!