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Previously on One Calls the Heart.

Jack,

welcome to our first ever harvest festival.

I hear you like baseball.

Jack,

he disappeared.

Jack.

It could be dehydration,

but I still want to run some tests to be sure.

What else could it be?

Little Jack has diabetes.

But there's no cure for diabetes.

There are no words

or there's only one word.

Why?

My

It's late.

I have to find it.

Can I help?

It's this um article.

I read it about a month ago.

It's about a treatment.

Oh

I found it.

There's a program at the University of Toronto.

Here.

It's a treatment,

new treatment for diabetes,

and they're calling it revolutionary,

using a hormone called

Insulin

They're still in the trial phase,

which means that they need patients.

They need,

they need volunteers.

They're not saying anything about the risks.

They probably don't even know.

It doesn't look like they're taking young children.

I don't know,

May.

This might be hoping for a miracle.

But with diabetes,

there are no other options,

are there?

From the onset of symptoms in virtually every case?

Within a year or so,

Then

let's hope for a miracle.

So it's a cure.

It's a treatment

that helps replace what Jack's pancreas can't produce,

so he can process glucose.

He'll still have diabetes,

but the hope is that the insulin will help him live a normal life.

Do you know anyone who's tried it?

I don't,

but I was able to speak with one of the doctors in the program this morning.

The results are almost miraculous.

They haven't started taking young children yet,

but they are willing to consider an exception for little Jack,

so we should go to Toronto.

I don't think traveling that far is a good idea,

but

Mike and I can go

and make the case in person,

as Faith says,

they're not taking little ones yet,

but

as a pharmacist,

I could try to persuade them.

Mike and May already have tickets to Toronto on the overnight train,

but what about your trip to Niagara Falls?

This is so much more important than that.

You'll need to send a letter giving your consent for the treatment.

Then we'll deliver the letter in person,

and if all goes well,

we'll return with the insulin.

OK,

so

Elizabeth writes a letter and

We hope that they say yes.

It might help if you told them a bit about Little Jack's story.

Yes,

sometimes scientists need to separate their work

from the people that they're helping,

but

if you let them know who Little Jack is and

that he's strong and that he'll stick with the treatment,

I understand.

Is,

is there anything else we should know?

It's a new treatment.

It's been remarkably effective in early trials,

but we still don't know all the risks.

Or if little Jack will tolerate it.

But it's our only hope.

Alright,

I will pack 2 sandwiches

for Nathan.

Oh,

and extra carrots

for them.

Jackie loves carrots,

so that's good.

She's certainly going to have plenty of food and prayers.

All right,

so Mrs.

Yost,

something over.

Oh,

wonderful.

This is good.

We're going to need more ice then for tomorrow.

I can tell Mr.

Yost to order more.

Oh,

that would be such a help.

Thank you.

Mm hm.

Uh,

no,

Eli,

uh.

Thank you.

Oh

right.

So

this

will

fill out breakfast for tomorrow and then I have you for lunch.

Of course we can take lunch all week.

No,

no,

I have,

I have faith for the rest of the week and then I have Florence on the.

We can take care of the arrangements.

Please don't.

I just

I just need to keep busy.

It's important to let ourselves feel too.

I just

try to imagine.

I know.

But there's hope.

We have to hold on to that.

I am going to take this to Elizabeth now.

I brought you lunch.

Thank you.

What else can I do?

Are there breakfast dishes?

No.

What is it?

I have an hour

to write a letter to some doctors explaining why my son deserves to live.

Oh,

I've always been able to write.

It's like

blood flowing in my veins,

but

But this

How do I find the words?

You can do it.

What if it's not good enough?

You just need to tell his story.

How it began?

How much she's already been through.

You know what?

We're going to play a game.

It's called.

I remember.

I want you.

To tell me 10 things that you remember about little

Jeff from when he was just a little baby.

What comes to you.

No thinking.

All right,

let's go.

I remember,

yes.

I remember

giving birth to him in a snowstorm in the middle of the woods.

I'm gonna put him in his crib for the first time.

He looked like a little acorn.

I remember his weight.

On my chest

when I'd sing him to sleep.

I remember discovering his alarming talent for hide and seek.

It's

Keep going.

I remember the first time he smiled at me.

Mhm.

Yes,

I will,

Superintendent.

Thank you.

What are you doing?

That was Hargreaves.

You've been approved for leave of absence.

I never asked for one for as long as you need.

I've been cleared to return to active duty.

Thanks Bill.

How's Elizabeth?

It's a tough time,

but

she's keeping her head up.

Elizabeth Thornton is as brave as they come.

I don't want to get anywhere wound up,

but I think little Jack's pony's missing.

I was at the stable,

stalls open,

and he's gone.

Well,

let's all split up.

It's just a pony.

We couldn't have gone too far.

Something for your journey.

Thank you,

Nanny.

You didn't all have to come.

You're not in this alone.

Were you able to write the letter?

Here it is.

I hope it's enough.

I'm sure it's perfect.

Thank you for your help.

We're all here for you.

Crashes cargo,

Godspeed.

We'll call as soon as we know anything.

Maybe you could say a few words.

Of course,

gather around.

Heavenly Father.

We ask

that you help guide Mike and me

on their travels tonight.

When my son was born,

he was small.

Asleep in his crib,

he reminded me of an acorn,

waiting until the spring would warm him from below and

send him shooting toward the sky.

When little Jack was nervous on his first day of school this year,

he shared his father's medal of bravery with another

little girl who was more scared than him.

Little Jack never knew his father.

But that day,

finding his strength by helping someone else,

I saw how much he'll grow up to be just like him.

Just as the miracle of insulin might help him grow up

to be the fine young man he's meant to be.

I know he'd also find his strength from being part of your study.

And so on my son's behalf I offer my consent.

Who can say how life pushes up from darkness?

What I know

is that little Jack's spirit is pushing me forward.

And I hope that together we can give him a chance to find his strength

and offer it up to the sky.

Any word on the medicine or the pony?

Both,

both nothing.

Any word?

Nothing.

You.

Any word?

No,

nothing.

May as well sit.

There's not much else to do.

You still the governor?

Oh,

right.

That,

that,

what exactly is that?

Well,

there was a recall poll this morning.

It's not important,

but

You were right,

Henry,

2 to 1 against,

and that's just my own party.

Are you going to fight it?

That's the point.

Well,

at least you're leaving the right sort of legacy.

Goldie National Park,

that's that's something,

I suppose.

You remember all those things that I was

hoping to accomplish?

Your grand vision.

Who could forget?

Health care,

trains,

education,

noble goals that smacked right into political reality.

What's to stop you

now that you don't have to worry about getting reelected again?

Nothing.

Didn't Henry figure out that executive order for the park?

What do you say?

You got any more tricks up your sleeve?

Well,

there's a solution to every problem.

Well,

I'll write that.

I approve,

and you're here to that.

Nice seeing you,

gentlemen,

back to the task at hand,

which is

finding that pony.

I could use all the help I can get.

All right,

Mom,

can I talk to you?

It's about little Jack.

I bet you have a lot of feelings.

I was supposed to be watching him when he got lost.

Oh,

sweetie.

That's not your fault.

The kids are making get well cards.

Oh

Hm,

I'm sure this will cheer him up.

I just wish I could do more.

Is there something you were thinking about?

Little Jack loves baseball.

I was thinking

Maybe we can invite him to play.

I think it might be hard for him to play.

And truth be told,

I'm not sure he can go out right now to even watch.

Maybe you can listen.

You want me to make you a cup of tea?

I just feel so helpless.

I wish I could do something,

hey.

He did.

He wrote the letter.

Well,

what if it's not enough?

Can I be doing more?

You could watch me do the dishes.

I mean,

that's that's something.

Hi,

Mrs.

Thornton.

How's little Jack doing?

He's doing well.

He's sleeping right now.

I'll be sure to let him know he will stopped by.

The kids made cards for him.

Oh,

These are so sweet.

I can't wait to show him.

He's already been saying how much he's missing playing baseball with you two.

We were thinking since Li Jack loves baseball so much,

we

thought we could

put it on the radio.

The kids could play a game and we can announce it on Mrs.

Colter's radio hour.

Is that?

Do you think that might make him feel better?

Boys

That is a beautiful idea,

and he's going to love it,

I'm sure.

You just have to promise me one thing.

Anything.

Sure.

Promise me you'll have fun.

I think we could all use a bit of fun right now.

While we wait for news,

we'll try.

OK.

everyone,

let's get the game started.

They're starting.

And when someone hits a ball,

it sounds like this.

Oh,

that's really neat.

Oliver's all set.

Can you see the whole field?

He's on the balcony with his binoculars.

Well,

I hate to break it to you kids,

but these microphone cables,

they won't reach the field.

They don't have to,

Mr.

Yost.

Oliver will yell what's happening to me.

Then I'll tell Cooper and Toby what just happened on the fields.

Those are called plays,

and this is called play by play announcing.

I got the idea from Angela.

That's how I followed the game.

Well,

all I can say is.

Are we listening?

What do you think?

Terrific.

And there's our opening day for everyone.

To play

Hey,

look who's up and about.

You didn't want to miss the game.

That is not going to happen on my watch.

Yay.

Welcome ladies and gentlemen

to the Valley Voice Sports Hour with Tommy and Cooper.

Who's ready for?

Me,

I'm ready.

Yeah,

I'm ready too.

First off the bat.

Robert's up.

Robert Robert,

let's go,

Robert.

Bears pitch and

foul ball.

elbow.

What's an elbow?

Foul ball.

A foul ball.

Foul ball.

What do we do now?

Wait,

talk about what?

Baseball.

So,

the Hope Valley Hosters are a locals baseball team.

Hoasters,

would you get that?

The hoasters have quite a lineup.

We've got the Timmy,

maybe our best hitter,

strike 2.

OK,

Robert,

one last shot.

it's a first.

And

we have rubber.

gentlemen.

Next up to bat,

Timmy.

Here we go,

Timmy,

come on,

strike one,

swings.

Strike 2.

And that's strike 2.

It's his last chance.

Oh,

we're getting a message from the field.

Aw.

Timmy wants to dedicate his home run to our teammate,

little Jack Thornton.

I know.

That's what I said.

We all can't wait until you can play with us again,

buddy.

That's me.

That's me.

Yeah,

that is you.

Wait,

Jamie hasn't made a home run yet.

I guess he's about to make a home run.

Come on,

Jimmy.

Come on,

Jimmy,

come on,

Jimmy.

He swings and

And

It's a

It's going long.

And let's go

It's it,

and it's going long.

And

And

and in.

So

How about that?

How about that?

That was the best baseball game ever.

It really sounded like a lot of fun.

I especially enjoyed the music.

Thank you,

Mrs.

Thornton.

The whole thing was quite an operation.

It'll be even more fun next time when you're all better.

Soon you're going to be hitting the home run.

And

Timmy said you could use his lucky ball.

Really?

Thank you.

Can I put this under my pillow for nap time?

Do you think you'll be able to sleep with it.

Little Jack can do anything he puts his mind to.

Thank you all so much.

You really made today feel very special.

What a kid,

huh?

Even with everything he's going through,

a little thing can make him so happy.

Yeah.

Maybe

Maybe what?

Maybe that's how I missed it.

He's such a happy kid.

How did I not notice anything all the times I babysat him?

Nobody noticed.

He seems fine.

Maybe if I'd been paying more attention.

You don't think Mrs.

Thornton was paying attention?

Of course she was,

but

what if we all did everything right,

but there was nothing we could have done to stop it.

And that stinks.

It does.

But

Take this from an expert in blaming myself.

It won't help.

I'm glad you're here.

I wish we had better news.

Tell me the worst.

They won't let him in.

They misunderstood and thought little Jack lived in Toronto.

Why would that make a difference?

That's what I said.

The insulin has to be used within a few days of being produced,

and it has to be kept cold the entire time,

and

they said that they won't transport it for just one patient.

That's it.

That's their answer.

They said that they're trying to get clinics built

in remote areas where they can transport the drug,

but they don't know when that will be.

There has to be another way.

We're meeting with the head of the lab tomorrow,

so.

If you have any ideas,

I'll think.

I

Check on Jack.

I'm sorry,

I'm sleeping.

I

just about to take him upstairs.

Thank you.

Go

things

Uh,

it's all quiet at the Mounty office and uh

Oliver's reorganizing everything

again.

Did you find Pal yet?

No,

not yet.

We'll keep looking.

Does he know?

No,

no,

we haven't told him.

We hope we don't have to.

Yeah,

How are you?

I'm fine.

Nathan.

I'm a Mounty.

My job is to keep people safe.

To protect them.

I stopped the bad guy.

I came to Bey.

To protect Elizabeth.

And to protect little Jack.

But

With him I can't,

I can't stop the bad guy.

With her I can't stop the hurt.

I

I can't do my job.

For the first time in my life,

Bill,

I just

We just you

Oh

Your job

is to be there when it counts.

It looks like you're doing a pretty good job to me.

Oh,

Rosemary.

I was just delivering breakfast.

You're delivering good news,

I hope.

The lab turned us down.

They said Hope Valley is too remote,

too remote.

Half the territory is remote.

They said they plan to open territorial clinics as soon as they can.

That's not good enough.

Well,

could we be a territorial clinic?

It's not something you can do overnight.

All right,

what's required in this case?

They're saying we need a minimum of 10 patients,

a facility,

medical personnel have been trained to administer insulin.

May's medical personnel,

and she's in Toronto.

Couldn't she be trained by the lab and then train you?

We don't have access to the latest testing equipment

and obviously we can't

manufacture insulin here.

But we do know the techniques.

We could administer the doses and help them expand their trial.

All right then,

all we need is 9 more patients.

We will find them exactly.

A clinic.

Faith would run it out of the infirmary and monitor the patients for the university.

So we need to find 9 people with diabetes who are willing to try a brand new treatment.

It is already being called a miracle.

People would be lucky to have access to it.

I've compiled a list of patients in the surrounding valleys who've been diagnosed.

The challenge will be finding people who are willing to travel here every day.

How can you tell us how we do.

That's what I was hoping you would say.

We need to get these flyers about the symptoms into every home in the valley.

Oh,

we can also go to hotels and all of the watering holes and churches.

They might help us reach folks.

Oh yes,

I'll talk to Joseph

and I'll put a call out over the airways.

Good.

Good morning from Hope Valley.

Today I would like to talk to our listeners about something very important.

It's called diabetes.

It's a very serious medical condition

with symptoms such as fatigue,

feeling thirsty or hungry,

sudden weight loss.

But there is hope

Doctors have discovered what is quite possibly a miracle treatment.

But we need volunteers.

So,

if you or someone you know has been diagnosed with diabetes,

please

contact us at the Queen of Hearts Saloon here in Hope Valley or

go and visit Dr.

Faith Carter.

Thank you.

Queen Heart saloon.

Yes,

it is.

Uh,

yeah,

yeah,

yeah.

That's that's great.

OK,

let me just um

let me just write your name down and I will get uh Doctor Carter to get back to you.

OK.

Absolutely.

OK,

thank you so much.

Reginald P.

Walker,

yep,

our first one.

You ready for your checkup?

So we have to walk.

Well,

what if instead I gave you a ride?

OK,

yeah.

Well,

am I a bit taller thanal?

Ready?

He's so tired.

Yes.

Some good news.

We're getting a steady stream of patients.

Good.

But

I think it's best if little Jack stays here

so I can keep an eye on him.

For how long?

For now.

And it'll be good that he's here when the insulin comes.

OK,

I'll go and collect some of his things.

Would you please let him know?

I'll be right back if he wakes up,

of course.

Alright,

thank you.

So we have a young girl from a farm outside of Buxton that makes,

well,

7.

Many?

Anything?

People are either nervous about the treatment or they can't make the trip every day,

but we'll keep trying.

How'd it go?

Joseph Canfield is a miracle worker.

We were only partially successful.

Two sisters diagnosed just this year.

I told them that insulin was a gift and one of the sisters,

Sophia,

said she'd be willing to try.

But what about the other one?

She's not as sick,

so she's convinced she doesn't need it.

I think she might just be afraid.

OK,

so

that makes 8 plus little Jack.

We're so close.

Close isn't enough.

That has to be enough.

Let's call.

I'll talk to him.

Florence,

patch me through to the clinic in Toronto.

Good morning.

This is Dr.

Faith Carter calling from Hope Valley.

Yes,

hi.

We have a confirmed list of 9 patients.

I know.

Uh,

please hold on a moment.

Hello.

This is Elizabeth Thornton.

I wrote to you a few days ago about my son

Jack.

You said that we needed 10 patients before you

would issue the insulin that could save his life.

Well,

we have

9 lives

that could be saved.

One of whom has a sister who's also been diagnosed,

and I am quite sure once she sees her sister get better.

You may very well have your 10th patient.

Thank you.

Thank you.

He said yes.

The train is over an hour late.

It's not like it to be this far on our schedule.

Do you think they got held up by the weather?

I'm gonna call the station,

find out what's going on.

Oh

It's really bad.

What's wrong?

One of my drivers has called from Summit Junction.

The storm has caused a massive pileup crash on the crossing,

so they've shut down the line.

But Mike can may.

You're gonna be delayed up to 24 hours along with the medicine.

I can't wait that long.

I'm going out there.

OK,

I'm going with you.

We're going to take the 4 seater.

OK,

I'll be right back.

I need to be with Elizabeth.

We should go.

I'll wait by the phone.

You have a blanket if you're cool.

No,

I'm all right.

Is he still sleeping?

Any?

No change.

Are you sure you don't want to get some sleep?

I need to be awake when they come.

You will be.

No one's sleeping tonight.

I think I'll sit with him for a few minutes.

I don't know how she does it.

She's so strong.

Going through what she's going through.

Like what you went through.

If something were to happen to Goldie,

I don't know,

but

still.

You do.

When Angela got sick.

There was no knowing what would happen.

I felt so lost.

Lost in so much doubt.

But that's where you find faith.

When it's all you've got.

What do you do?

You look at the ground under your feet.

Not to the top of the mountain.

You only think about what you know in that moment.

That they are alive.

That they're strong.

And that there is hope.

We had a good trip.

I've never been happier than when I saw Bill and Lee board that train.

Thank you,

Ma.

Of course.

How long until we know?

Oh,

it shouldn't take long.

All right,

my sweet boy.

I pray this makes you better.

Be strong for mommy.

He's come back to me.

All right.

They gave him

the first dose.

He's not awake

but hasn't had a bad reaction,

so

It's good news.

What a blessing.

Amen.

So,

um,

Do we think this is working,

or we'll know by morning.

Alright.

So we wait,

so we wait.

I'll,

I'll put some coffee on.

I'll

make some grilled cheeses.

Anyone?

Yeah,

good idea.

Mike,

Thank you.

His vitals are stable.

No sign of rejection.

Honey bear.

Oh my

Why are you so sad,

mom?

I am the happiest I've ever been.

All

creatures.

your voice.

We

We called

and our prayers were answered.

We believed

and were rewarded.

God provided medicine for little Jack and he brought Pal home.

As we gather here today

in honor of Saint Francis,

who so loved all of God's creatures,

we ask him to

bless and protect

the most vulnerable amongst us.

May God

grant us the grace to

Protect and sustain one another,

whether

on wings or in water,

4 legs or 2,

we are all God's creatures,

great and small.

Now let's bless the animals.

Good

We should get a dog.

What?

Our hands aren't full enough with Goldie as it is.

Oh,

just imagine walking on her namesake trail with a little dog her namesake park.

I see what you're saying.

Maybe we'll think about it we're getting a dog.

No,

that's what I think about it.

I'll think about it.

I said,

Well,

think about it.

He's finally asleep.

Apparently,

the bed in the infirmary is more comfortable.

Well,

I could go look for some new mattresses.

No,

you have more important things.

Do you like getting back to work?

Nothing is more important than this.

I'm not sure what we'd do without you,

Nathan.

What I would do

Thank you for standing with me when I couldn't see the light.

There's nowhere that I would rather be.

You OK?

I don't know.

I am so confused about so many things.

Today feels like both

the worst and the best day of my life.

Well,

We have a whole lifetime

to figure it out.

So does he.