You can definitely expect to see more of Elizabeth and Lucas' relationship as they enter an official courtship period. Viewers should prepare for some charming dates, and perhaps a bit of tension as they try to figure out how to navigate their romance. In fact, as noted by Cheat Sheet, a wedding may be on the horizon, but this is purely speculation. As to how a growing Jack Jr. (Lincoln and Gunnar Taylor) will react to his mother having a steady boyfriend — or possibly a husband –, that's up in the air.
Elizabeth selecting Lucas leaves Nathan a free agent, and with Faith (Brooks) now partnerless thanks to a break-up with Carson, the show might choose to test pairing this twosome together, which was strongly hinted at in the Season 8 finale. If Carson does return, that might make things quite emotionally sticky for Faith, and result in another love triangle — after all, he had planned to propose to her.
As the show keeps up with its many recurring players and their entanglements, assume you'll see more of Lee (Smith) and Rosemary's (Hutton) relationship as she works to restart the town newspaper, as well as more of Jesse (Aren Buchholz) and Clara's (Eva Bourne) struggle with their financial situation. Hickam (Ben Rosenbaum) and Fiona (Kayla Wallace) appear to be getting closer together too. Expect complications, cross-cast relationships, and oodles of romantic complications, as is the "When Calls The Heart" way.
