PART 1

"I think it's Nathan! He's been shot!"

"He's gone."

After hearing those heartstopping words Elizabeth then realizing he was alive, running to Nathan to be held in his arms is the only place she wanted to be. Over the sound of Nathan's heartbeat Elizabeth heard Bill's voice saying " Nathan, take Elizabeth home and both of you rest. I will take care of everything. I will see you in the morning to do the official report ." Numb Nathan nods in agreement. Bill gestures to Kevin the blacksmith to grab Newton's reins to take him back to the stable. Nathan keeps holding Elizabeth's hand as they start walking back to the row houses. As both are still in shock of what had happened they walk without a word being said.

"UNCLE NATHAN!" Walking past all the row houses, Allie sees them and comes running out of Opals house crying. Letting go of Elizabeth Nathan stoops down and takes Allie into his arms. He carries her over to the doorstep. With Allie sitting on his lap laying her head on his shoulder Nathan tells her "I am okay! I am right here!" Nathan tells her what happened with some horrible details omitted. " Now Allie, the choice is up to you….You can be at home with me after dinner with Mrs Thornton or you can go back to Opals and have some fun." Nathan said. "If it's okay I would like to go back to Opals". Allie replied. "That is okay….Hey! You wanna go fishing tomorrow?" Nathan asked. "Yes! You promise?" Allie said. "Yeah I promise!" Nathan replied. Allie turns and runs back into Opals house. With a small smile and a sigh Nathan heads to Elizabeth's house.

While Nathan is with Allie Elizabeth goes home to relieve Laura. ""Hi Laura!" "Hello Mrs Thornton!". "Thank you so much for watching Little Jack," Elizabeth says as she takes him into her arms. " I will see you on Monday." "Okay Mrs Thornton. Bye!" Laura says as she leaves. Within seconds….KNOCK...KNOCK! Rosemary and Lee come through the door. "OH Elizabeth...What happened? How is Nathan?". "Nathan is shaken...but otherwise okay Rosemary. He is talking with Allie now. I am so sorry but I am not going to make it for dinner tonight. I think I need to be here for Nathan." " Ohhhh we understand that Elizabeth". Lee says. "But we still are taking Little Jack overnight tonight before our big trip right." Rosemary exclaims "YES! Because I don't want him to forget Auntie Rosie! As she takes Little Jack in her arms, " Besides Elizabeth you do need to be here for Nathan! Let's go get his bag!" Then Rosemary follows Elizabeth upstairs. As they were upstairs Nathan came in and put his hat on the coat rack . "Hi Lee." "Hi Nathan! The ladies are getting a bag for LJ so he can stay with us over night." Nathan nods. Right then Elizabeth, LJ and Rosemary come down stairs. Nathan and Elizabeth lock eyes. "LEE! Please take Little Jack! We need to get home and finish dinner!" Lee says " Okay Rosemary"… and takes Little Jack. The Colter heads out the door with Rosemary exclaiming "Bye Elizabeth!…..Bye Nathan!" Then the door closes….

Hello Everyone! This is my first ever fanfic! Please let me know what you think! Hope you enjoy it!