It has been three weeks since Hope Valley received the devastating news of Jack’s death and now the town gathers to await Elizabeth’s return. Before returning to Hope Valley, Elizabeth stops at Cross Creek Meadows to pay respect at Jack’s gravesite and remembers his funeral. During Elizabeth’s absence, Rosemary has been substituting in the classroom. The students are all excited to hear that Elizabeth will be returning to the school after her three-week absence. The kids want to know if they should call Elizabeth “Mrs. Thornton” or “Miss Thatcher.” Rosemary tells the class to still call their teacher “Mrs. Thornton” because that is who she will always be. Back at the house, Elizabeth recalls some of her most precious memories with Jack. Her quiet time is interrupted when Abigail, Rosemary and a handful of students surprise her at the door. The kids present her with a sympathy card that the entire class signed for Elizabeth. The visit is quick and before everybody leaves, Opal gives Elizabeth a big hug. Abigail stays behind to ask how Elizabeth is really doing. Elizabeth realizes the grieving process is just one day at a time. Abigail also informs Elizabeth that before Jack left for the Northern Territories, he gave her a letter to pass on to Elizabeth if anything happened to him. Elizabeth tearfully takes the letter. season five finale. season five finale.
Elenco: Erin Krakow , Martin Cummins , Pascale Hutton , Gracyn Shinyei , Loretta Walsh , Jack Wagner , Lori Loughlin , Daniel Lissing , Andrea Brooks , Kavan Smith , Aren Buchholz , Paul Greene , Ava Grace Cooper , Eva Bourne , Kadence Kendall Roach , Carter Evancic , Chris McNally , Kevin McGarry , Charlotte Hegele , Genea Charpentier , Imogen Tear , Spencer Drever .