20 parts Complete MatureSet in the beloved world of When Calls the Heart, this family-centered fanfiction imagines a future where Elizabeth Thatcher - now Elizabeth Thornton - continues her role as Hope Valley's devoted schoolteacher while also embracing life as a wife and mother.
Married to Jack Thornton, the steadfast Mountie, Elizabeth finds herself raising four spirited children: three boys and one girl. Their days are filled with laughter, mischief, and the steady rhythm of small-town life in the early 1900s.
But parenting in this era wasn't always gentle. Jack believes in firm, old-fashioned discipline - including spanking and, on rare occasions, mouth-soaping - always done with love and fairness, never anger. Elizabeth balances his firmness with her own gentle guidance, creating a home where their children grow up knowing both structure and affection.
This story blends the heartwarming charm of the original series with the ups and downs of family life. It's about love, faith, resilience - and the everyday lessons that shaped children into strong young men and women.
⚠️ Content Warning: This fanfiction includes old-fashioned discipline (spanking and mouth-soaping) portrayed within a historical family context. If this is not your preference, please read with caution.