Author's Note: It was brought to my attention that I mentioned about Jack's parents coming to visit Coal Valley and that Jack's father is deceased, so I have included my mistake in this chapter where Elizabeth is told and remembers that Jack has mentioned his deceased father. Also a special shout out to LisaNY, Heartie Thornton, Angle Streets, BellaItaliana93, Mary Jo Vincent, and another guest (Sorry there is no pen name) for correctly guessing the female voice at the end of chapter 15. As always, please read and review!

"Jack!" Rosemary shouted running over to him, "Long time, no see!"

"Yes it has been a long time," Jack sighed, "Aren't you supposed to be in the United States finding more acting jobs?"

"That was the original plan, but show biz is a tough business and I did enjoy the acting class I was teaching in Coal Valley," said Rosemary, "Eleanor correct?"

"Elizabeth," Elizabeth corrected her.

"My apologies, I knew your name started with an E," said Rosemary, "So what's new with you Jack."

"Well my parents are coming to Coal Valley," said Jack.

"By parents I'm assuming you mean your mother?" said Rosemary. Elizabeth looked at Rosemary confusedly, "Jack's father is dead," Rosemary reminded her.

"Oh yeah," said Elizabeth suddenly remembering. She knew Jack had mentioned about his father being deceased but somehow it had slipped her mind, "Why did you say your parents, Jack, when you meant your Mom?"

Jack sighed, "I mean, even though Dad's gone I'd like to think he's always watching over me. And I'm sure he'd approve of us," Jack said smiling at Elizabeth.

"Wait approve of you how?" asked Rosemary.

"Oh I don't, the fact that me. That's right me, not you, am going to be the future Mrs. Thornton," Elizabeth said holding Jack's hand protectively. She knew how stubborn and annoying Rosemary could be when it came to vying for Jack's attention.

"Oh," Rosemary said surprised. She turned to Jack and asked, "You proposed to Elizabeth?"

"Yes, but only after having been in a courtship for several months now," said Jack.

"Well it won't really be official until he gets you a ring," said Rosemary.

Elizabeth held up her hand and said, "You mean like this ring?"

"Oh you even got Elizabeth a ring," said Rosemary turning to Jack, "You two must be serious." Jack and Elizabeth just stayed silent, "Well I must be going/ hope to see you both around town," said Rosemary walking off, her arms barely brushing Jack's as she left.

Jack turned to Elizabeth and began to speak, "Elizabeth…"

"Can you just take me home Jack?" asked Elizabeth, "I'm really not in the mood to talk right now."

"Elizabeth I had no idea Rosemary was back in town," said Jack.

"Yeah that doesn't make me feel any better," said Elizabeth, "I mean she was your first love…"

"No I thought she was my first love but she wasn't. I had no idea what love really was until I met you," said Jack attempting to kiss Elizabeth.

Elizabeth pulled back, "I'm sorry Jack. I'm just. I'm going to go," said Elizabeth walking away from him.

Jack watched Elizabeth walk away and he said, "I love you Elizabeth."

Elizabeth turned back around and said, "I love you too Jack." Elizabeth arrived back to where Cat and Abigail were still up enjoying some tea at the Montgomery house.

"Good evening Elizabeth," said Abigail as Elizabeth sat down at the table with them.

"Evening Abigail, Cat," said Elizabeth though she was not in the mood to talk to anyone right now.

"Elizabeth what's the matter?" asked Cat.

"Oh nothing. Other than Rosemary is back in town," said Elizabeth bitterly.

"Wait a minute? Rosemary Levaux?" asked Abigail. Elizabeth nodded with tears welling in her eyes, "Did she talk to you and Jack?"

"Yes, and it's very clear she's still interested in him," said Elizabeth.

"Oh Elizabeth, I'm sure that's not true. Does she know you two are engaged?" asked Abigail.

"She found out tonight," said Elizabeth, "But I'm sure that won't stop her from interfering."

"Elizabeth, Jack is crazy about you," said Abigail, "I've seen the way Jack looks at you vs. how Jack looks at Rosemary and it's clear who he loves."

"Yeah I know," said Elizabeth, "I just know that Rosemary is going to do everything in her power to try to take Jack, my Jack, from me."

Abigail and Cat really felt for Elizabeth. They both knew how it felt to care about one person more than anything else and how it felt to lose someone who meant the world to them. but they also both knew that Jack was man of his word and would never even think about disappointing Elizabeth, "Hey, why don't I get you some tea then Abigail can take you home for a good night's sleep. I'm sure you'll feel better in the morning," said Cat.

Elizabeth nodded and gratefully accepted the tea from Cat, "Thank you," she said, "On the plus side Jack and I set our wedding date for mid-July. We don't know exactly yet because we have to speak to Reverend Anderson, but we were thinking right around the 17th or 18th."

"See, he wants to be your husband as soon as he can," said Abigail and Elizabeth chuckled lightly.

"His Mom is also coming to visit soon so she can meet me," said Elizabeth, "I guess I'm just nervous about that as well."

"Everything will be okay Elizabeth," said Abigail as the women all finished their tea, "Well I'm sure we'll see you tomorrow Cat. Thank you for your company tonight."

"No problem at all Abigail. And it was nice seeing you Elizabeth," said Cat.

"Same to you, take care," said Elizabeth as she left Cat's house with Abigail right behind her.

Elizabeth and Abigail arrived home and prepared for bed, "Try to get some sleep Elizabeth. And don't let Rosemary get under your skin," said Abigail.

"No I won't. I know that's exactly what she wants so I refuse to let it happen," said Elizabeth, "Have a good night, Abigail."

"You too Elizabeth," said Abigail. Elizabeth went to bed thinking about various things, one of which being she would need to find another living arrangement with Jack since they planned to marry and start a family after marriage. She supposed that she could discuss this fact with him the next time she saw him. After all of the events of the evening, some warm tea and some girl talk was what finally allowed Elizabeth to sleep.