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Previously on When Calls the Heart...

I want to create a legacy wilderness project.

They want to name the park after Goldie.

Oh, I'm so sorry.

I'm done with that kind of thing.

This is my son, Christopher.

Ollie, let's dance.

I am at your service, Miss Martell.

It could be dehydration,

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

What else could it be?

Little Jack has diabetes.

Elizabeth, I have mail for you.

It's a letter from your Grandma.

I think she just wants to make sure

that Jack is getting the best care he can.

What if moving is saying goodbye?

We'll figure it out, together.

Where you go, I go.

So how are we making out

with the kid's guidebooks to the park?

Opal assures me they will be ready for the printer

-by 9 a.m. tomorrow. -Excellent.

But look at this. Oh.

The season announcements of the playhouse.

Yeah.

Michael, hey, how are we making out with that song

for the opening ceremonies?

-It's getting there. -Getting there?

We have a national park opening in two days

and nothing is ready.

How are you so calm?

Oh, Lee.

Elizabeth is coming home.

We'll all be together again.

The world is right.

I hope so.

So what's the first thing you're gonna do

when we get home, kiddo?

I'm gonna see Robert, and Cooper, and Toby,

and play baseball, and go for a ride on Pal.

My goodness!

Remember not to tire yourself out.

Why don't you go get ready to leave?

Okay, Mama!

I can't believe we're finally going home.

It was a pretty great summer.

Nathan, why don't you take a break before we go?

I don't think Charlotte expects you

to finish her entire to-do list.

Pretty sure you've already won her over.

Well, it never hurts to make sure.

And then the Kaiser takes a dive,

thinking he can shake him.

But you can't shake an Airco DH-4.

Mr. Rivington's telling me

all about his cousin in the Air Force.

Cousin?

Skeet, I thought that was your nephew.

Well, of course he's my nephew. That's what I said.

Right. This was about the dogfight with the albatross.

Ah. You see?

This is a gentleman who pays attention.

Thornton Boarding House.

Of course, operator.

Lucas! Hi. We were just getting ready to leave.

Oh, no.

Well, there must be something we can do.

Apparently, there is only one inspector

authorized to approve new insulin clinics.

In the entire country?

With the railroad strike back east,

he's stuck in Toronto until...

we don't know when.

So we spent the summer getting a backup generator,

a year's supply of glucose tests,

a state of the art freezer, and now we can't even use it?

We can use it,

and you'll have plenty of insulin this weekend, but...

they can't guarantee future deliveries

until we're approved.

But guaranteed insulin

is the whole reason we had to leave.

Without it...

I'm so sorry, Elizabeth.

Do you have any idea how long this could take?

Hopefully the strike is over by winter.

Otherwise, he's not due to come again until spring.

But we'll see you this weekend at least.

I'm really sorry, Elizabeth.

What about school?

We're supposed to start next week.

Well, you'll start here with Elizabeth.

It's not forever.

I guess I'll go unpack some of my things.

Maybe we don't all have to stay.

No. We're in this together.

That's the deal, Elizabeth.

I'll call Hargraves.

Nathan, I hate to see you stuck at that desk job.

It's... fine.

I'm learning a lot about paperwork.

Poor little Jack.

He was so ready to be at home for good.

What's going on?

I heard you're only going for the weekend.

If you don't mind.

It seems there's a delay with the insulin clinic back home.

They can't find an inspector to approve it,

so until they can...

You'll just stay here as long as you need, of course.

Thank you so much, Charlotte.

Well, I should go help little Jack unpack.

-I can help him if you like. -No, no. It's fine.

I should break the news.

Well, at least now I can teach your daughter

to play a decent hand of poker.

That girl cannot bluff.

A tribute to you, I suppose.

Well, and I can finally get through your to-do list.

Nathan?

I...

had all this prepared for when we said goodbye today,

but I better just say it.

When I heard that I was going to have a grandson,

it was as if a...

a little piece of Jack had been given back to me.

And it wasn't easy to think of anyone else

being a father to him.

But...

despite what I might think of that dubious mustache...

You're honorable.

And you are kind.

And you are as good a man as my son was.

-In your own way. -Mmm.

And if I had any doubt,

all I'd have to do is

take a look at that gem of a daughter of yours

to know that my grandson

couldn't hope for a better father.

Thank you, Charlotte.

But we haven't... I...

-I haven't... -Oh.

-...proposed. -I know.

But you will.

Come here.

Don't mess this up.

And have a good weekend.

Look who's back!

Oh my goodness! You made it!

Little Jack, oh my goodness!

Good to see you.

Isn't this exciting?

We finally got you back.

There's only one inspector in the entire country?

After all that work we did over the summer,

just to be derailed by the inspection.

Derailed by a railroad strike.

Look, we just have to enjoy the weekend together,

and hopefully we'll be home soon.

Hey, our hero is home.

Ah. Looks like you two held the fort down nicely.

-Nice to see you, sir. -Constable.

Nice mustache.

I didn't know you were... I wasn't...

I guess we both have good taste.

I cleared all my things out of your house.

I know Scout will be happy to have you back.

Hey, Jackaroo!

Look at you.

-Hi, Oliver. -Mrs. Thornton.

Welcome home.

Wow. That is quite the handshake.

He's been working up his strength

writing those letters to Allie all summer.

Dad.

Why don't you give me a hand here?

Hi. Your hair, is shorter?

Allie!

Thank goodness you're back.

I know.

But it's only for the weekend, though.

What? Why?

I've got somebody who'd like to say hello.

I missed you.

Oh.

Little Jack,

would you like to see your new clinic?

Yeah.

Looks good out here.

Well, at least one thing's done on time.

Thanks to that son of yours.

Oh, Christopher was a help, was he?

I don't think I could have done it without him.

It would seem that new job at the electric company

is going rather well.

Well, it seems so.

Look who it is.

Hello there.

Good to see you, son.

You look well.

Um, Mr. Whitaker,

you know Mayor Coulter.

Good to see you.

But this is my father, Henry Gowan.

Pleasure to meet you.

Christopher speaks very highly of you.

Pioneer Electric is lucky to have him.

He's a real asset.

Yes, he is.

And I can't wait to take you on a tour of the new playhouse.

All this power is gonna light up that stage.

Christopher led the charge, so to speak.

And here it is.

The only electric freezer in the whole territory.

And as soon as the inspector comes,

it'll be full of insulin every week.

Wow. What do you think of that, kiddo?

I think we should stay.

It's hard waiting, isn't it?

Lily...

Why don't you and Rufus take little Jack outside

to show him the new vegetable garden?

Well, that sounds like fun.

I'll go with them.

Thanks, Molly.

Um, I should go check on Bill.

I can't thank you enough.

You both...

you've-you've done so much.

How are you?

Well, I am trusting that everything will

work out how it's meant to.

When it's meant to.

We'll get you all home soon.

Gosh, so much has changed in just a few short months.

You've changed your hair.

And you have red fingernails.

Well, we may be modernizing,

but Hope Valley will always be Hope Valley.

Here's the Benson Hills Beetle you asked for, Mrs. Coulter.

Yes. Thank you so much, Toby.

Now. how is your essay coming for the kids' guidebook

for Goldie National Park?

Coming.

Hmm.

All right, let's see what the Benson Hills Beetle has to say

about the opening of the park and the playhouse.

Mm?

Oh, excuse me.

Minnie!

Minnie!

-Oh, Elizabeth. -Hi.

It's so wonderful to see you back.

Oh, it's good to see you, too.

If only we were staying.

Oh, I heard.

Do you know how long it'll take?

Well, we're at the mercy of a railroad strike,

so it's anybody's guess.

Which is why I was hoping that you might be able

to take over my classroom until I'm back.

Oh, dear.

I know, I should have had a back up plan.

No, I meant how hard it is

for you to miss the start of the school year.

Oh.

Well, I'll still be working

with little Jack and Allie at home,

just like you did with Angela.

It's like we're trading places.

I'm sure the students will miss you terribly.

And I'll miss them, too.

But it isn't forever.

I would love to help you if I can.

Let me discuss it with Joseph.

-Thank you so much, Minnie. -Of course.

Thank you, thank you, thank you.

As your mayor, it has been my mission

to bring new ideas to Hope Valley

to light the way forward.

And now, thanks to the Pioneer Electric Company,

and the opening of Golden National Park,

I am very proud to present to you

Hope Valley's very first traffic signal.

Hey, fella, you wanna give me a hand?

Okay.

Just take that lever.

Oh, it seems like that young man finally

turned a corner.

Like father, like son.

Oh.

Can you wave? Can you wave?

Wave!

Oh.

What's this for?

It's really good to see you back where you belong.

Where you are is where I belong.

Thank you.

Mr. MacGinty, what brings you by?

All this to give prime ranch land

to a bunch of tourists.

Well, as I recall, you blocked access to your rancher friends

so you can fleece them.

See how this works for you, Avery.

Are you threatening a law enforcement officer?

What was all that about?

He's been nosing around all summer

trying to stir up trouble.

I thought we dealt with him.

I know sometimes it's the old wounded lion

you've got to worry about.

What if a herd of cattle came through,

would you have to ticket each one?

Um, I'll have to get back to you on that.

Hi. Um...

I got you this.

It's from Cape Fullerton.

Pheasant jerky?

It's sort of a specialty there.

I guess it's kind of a weird gift.

It's no can of beans, but...

Is it true you're only here for the weekend?

Yeah. I'll have to start the school year in Cape Fullerton.

It'll be fun.

Wow. Great.

I mean...

I gotta go finish my map for the park guide.

-I'll see you around. -Yeah.

Governor. Welcome home.

Nathan.

Good to see you.

Yeah, it's good to be back.

Say, you didn't happen to see

our traffic light there, did you?

I did.

I helped get it approved.

Oh.

Well,

then you know that it's a traffic violation

when you run a red.

I certainly do.

But I guess you were a little distracted there.

Apologies.

I thought you were only here for a visit.

You think this is all for show?

Isn't it?

Yeah, technically it is.

But I guess I could let you off with a warning just this once.

No, that's all right. Go ahead.

No man is above the law.

Okay.

Oh, and uh, Lucas,

thanks for all the help with the insulin clinic this summer.

It's my pleasure.

We'll get it over the finish line.

Someone ought to talk to the Governor about these fines.

Drive safe now.

Oh. Hello.

Lee insisted that I use your office while you were away.

Apologies for the mess.

It's not a problem.

You need a lawyer to contest that traffic ticket?

I might. Do you know anyone?

I do, but she has had her hands full

litigating disputes over fence lines and stolen pigs.

I can always call if you think she'd pick up.

It's been a busy summer.

For everyone, it seems.

In any case,

the office is all yours.

Where are you going?

Judge Avery has an extra desk.

It's a bit cozy in here for two.

I think we can fit a second desk in here.

I don't mind, if you don't.

Well, I...

suppose it's no more crowded than sharing a table

at the café.

I look forward to working together again.

And perhaps lunch this afternoon.

I promised the ladies I'd help them hang bunting.

So you're in with the ladies now?

I made friends with those who were actually here this summer.

Touché.

Don't work too hard, Governor.

Um...

Who's been brushing you while I've been away, huh?

Who's been looking after you?

Mm?

Not me.

Looks like he missed you.

Yeah? Is that right? Did you miss me, friend?

It's really something seeing you two out there today.

Where are you off to?

I'm bringing some lesson plans to Minnie.

She agreed to take over my class until I'm back.

It's the first time I won't be teaching in the fall since...

I can't remember.

You know, I remember when Allie was younger.

She'd stay at her grandmother's house.

She'd still call every night, but...

when she heard my voice,

she just got so sad.

It can be hard

to get a taste of home when you're not quite there yet.

I guess it's just hitting me

that we have to go back to Cape Fullerton.

I just really miss home.

We'll be back soon.

Well, I better get to Minnie.

Minnie.

You've sent enough jam

for the entire Schwartzman School by now.

Angela says everyone's asking for more.

It feels uh- feels funny to start

the school year without her, doesn't it?

Hmm.

Apparently we won't have Elizabeth, either.

So, uh...

she's asked if I can fill in for her at school.

That's wonderful news, Minnie.

Oh, I don't know.

Maybe it's too much.

Running the café, taking care of Cooper, the church choir?

We can help out with all of that.

Those kids will be lucky to have you.

I cannot believe he said that kid was safe.

You tagged him out, clear as day.

Ooh! Cookies! May I?

Oh, yes. Of course.

What are you boys up to?

Trying to finish our summer fun list before school starts.

Well, you can still have fun after the school year starts,

even if your new teacher is Mrs. Canfield.

Really? You'll be our teacher?

Well, it's not decided yet,

but maybe just until Mrs. Thornton is back.

But your mother can only do it if we all help out.

I can work after school.

I've learned how to cook almost everything on the menu.

I- I'll help, too.

Hmm?

Well, I guess it's settled then.

Sure enough, ten minutes later,

he's saying exactly what I said, like it's his own idea.

You call him out on it?

No, I...

Maybe a year ago I would have.

But I figured you know what,

it just means I'm good enough to steal from.

Well, I'll tell you what,

it took me 40 years to learn how to keep my trap shut.

So I figure you're ahead of the game.

Yeah, it still feels like

I'm making up for lost time, though, you know?

This-this-this job, it's a real chance for me.

I'm not going to blow it.

You like the work?

Yeah.

I like being good at it.

And helping folks, sure.

Plus, I-I think it'll probably help

get Rachel's parents off the fence

about us getting engaged.

Don't take this the wrong way.

You seem like you're doing great,

but remember that you're more than just your job, right?

Yeah, of course.

Yeah, I know that.

Thank you.

You know, at first she didn't want

-to have lunch with me. -Mmhmm.

And then she gives me this warning and she says

"don't work too hard".

What does that mean?

I guess it means work, but don't work too hard?

Do I work too hard?

Who's asking?

Oh.

Seems the Governor is back in town.

Hmm.

So he is.

Keeping close, I hear?

As work colleagues.

We share an office. Nothing more.

Would you like there to be more?

-Well... -When I left, things were

Good. And then he left.

And I know he had to leave.

-He had a... -Territory to govern.

An insulin clinic to help set up.

Work that I admire him for doing.

Not to mention a re-election campaign.

Can one really expect

personal calls amidst all of that?

Can one really work too hard

when there's so much to be done?

Still, I-I admit.

I miss playing cards with her.

I miss butting heads with him.

And now that we're going to be working

in such close proximity, it...

It feels like an opportunity.

But for what?

I just don't want to mess this up.

Whatever it is.

Whatever it is,

I can't just drop everything

and have lunch at a moment's notice.

Yes. It seems you're both terribly busy.

Mm-hmm.

You want my advice?

No. Yes.

You can't keep waffling.

I'm serious.

It's no way to govern, and it's no way to live.

Listen, Lucas, my friend,

you have to decide exactly what it is you want,

and then... you need to tell her.

I know.

I will.

-After we crack this speech. -Sure.

-Hi, Mrs. Thornton. -Oh!

Toby, what are you doing here?

Just trying to finish my essay

for that kid's guide to Goldie Park.

Oh. How's it going?

I guess I'm not very inspired.

Why don't you read me what you have so far.

It's only one line.

Some people think rocks are boring.

Hmm.

Can you remember the first time you really saw a rock?

Once I found this rock that used to be a part

of the river bed before it dried up,

and it still had grooves from the water.

Well, why don't you write about that?

How rocks tell the story of Goldie Park.

Or maybe I could write the story of one rock

and how it got there.

I love that idea.

Remember what we talked about last year?

How a writer can use one small thing

to talk about a whole big thing.

A metaphor.

Yes, exactly!

I'm going to give you five minutes,

and then you can read me what you've written so far.

Ready?

Minnie. Hi. Come in.

Hi.

I was just helping Toby get started on an essay.

Oh, I don't want to interrupt.

No, no, not at all.

I brought some lesson plans for you.

We can go over them together.

Oh.

This is quite a lot.

Oh, it's really not that hard.

When you listen to the children,

they'll tell you where they want to go.

Oh, and...

Oh, thank you.

We're all going to miss you terribly, Elizabeth.

There you are.

Hi, Allie.

I'm just getting Mrs. Canfield set up.

What do you need?

I was wondering if you could take a look at my introduction

for the kids' guidebook.

Oh, sure.

Why don't you read it to me while we walk?

My first day in Hope Valley

I skipped school to go fishing in the creek

that now runs through Goldie Park.

Sorry again.

Mmhmm.

Back then, I moved around a lot,

so you'd think I'd be used to starting at new schools,

but I was scared... every time.

Afraid that no one would want to sit with me at lunch,

that I'd be lonely.

So instead, I followed the friendly sound

of running water.

I listened to the calm breath of the wind through the trees.

I lay in the grass and felt all the life

around me and under me.

And I knew that I would never be alone again.

Not really.

This land is more than just the park.

It's my home and it's my heart.

Maybe it can be yours, too.

Welcome to Goldie Park.

Oh, Allie.

It's perfect.

-You think? -Mmhmm.

I kept trying to write it all summer.

As soon as I got here,

it all just came out of me.

I can see why.

I am so happy to be back.

But it's strange, too.

Oliver seems different.

Ah, well, it's probably the mustache.

It's normal for it to take time

to get back in the swing of things.

He's being all weird.

It's making me weird.

Maybe you just need to get back

to the way things were before.

I know Mrs. Coulter is still waiting on Oliver's map.

He might like some help with that.

I bet he got lost in the details.

Oliver.

I can turn that in for you.

-Would you? -Mmhmm.

Thanks, Elizabeth.

Oh... hi.

Is my dad here?

I think he's still in the stables.

Is that for the kids' guide?

Yeah. Uh, I don't know what made me decide

to add all the pine trees.

Wait, is this the "no trespassing" sign

from our hike?

Yeah, I threw it in there.

We've sure had some adventures in these woods.

Hopefully we'll have some more.

Your mustache?

I was kind of done with it.

-Do you... -Would you want to...

You go first.

Some of us were planning on going on a hike tomorrow

to check the trail markers

if you wanted to come.

It's my day off, so...

that'll work.

Great.

What were you gonna say?

Oh, I was just gonna ask if you wanted some pheasant jerky.

She is something, that kid.

She said it poured out of her as soon as she got here.

Hope Valley magic, huh?

Hm.

Nathan, I can't make her go back to Cape Fullerton.

She's already accepted it. It's only temporary.

Which is why I think you two need to stay here.

What?

It's her last year of school.

She wants to be with her friends.

And as soon as the clinic gets approved,

-then we'll come back and... -What're you talking about?

-No, no, no. -Just listen.

You two gave up everything to be with us this summer,

and I'll never forget it.

But it's enough sacrifice.

Elizabeth, little Jack needed us.

It wasn't a sacrifice.

You belong here, too, Nathan.

When I saw you up on Newton...

Do you want to be alone?

Huh? What, are you going to be in Cape Fullerton by yourself

making oatmeal for Skeet?

It doesn't matter what I want.

I know that you want to fix this.

But some things just are what they are.

And it's like you said,

it's just a bump in the road, right?

We'll be fine.

I'll be fine.

There was something in her that I'd never seen before.

Resignation.

It was like the light in her eyes just went out.

She was almost home and it got taken away.

And after everything she's already been through?

I- I know.

I don't know that we do.

She almost lost her little boy.

It's probably hard to trust

that anything will ever be okay again.

I just-I don't want to lose her.

Then...

we need to be Elizabeth.

We need to find a way,

even when it seems like there isn't one.

We need to be her light.

We all moved mountains this summer, setting up that clinic.

I wish there was more I could do,

but I can't fly an inspector in on a magic carpet.

"Sometimes, I have believed as many as six

impossible things before breakfast."

Lewis Carroll.

It is an inspiring quote.

Whoever you are, it is nearly 10 p.m.

Hi, it's Nathan Grant. Look, I'm sorry

to call so late, but it's a bit of an emergency.

Nothing's wrong.

Everybody's fine.

Just an urgent situation.

Which I realize now is the definition of an emergency.

Nathan, what's the point?

I'm hoping that you

will go and wake Mr. Rivington for me.

You want me to wake Skeet after 10 p.m.?

Charlotte, it's for Elizabeth.

It would mean so much to me

if you were able to help me out with this.

Nathan. Less mustache, more clarity.

Why am I waking Mr. Rivington?

It's here!

Oh, the Kids Guidebook!

And not a moment too soon.

I drew the cover!

Oh!

Everyone did incredible work.

Toby told the story of the whole park in one rock.

It's marvelous.

I never could have done it without Mrs. Thornton.

No. All you needed was a nudge.

Come on, let's get them on display.

Oh, yes.

Dad, look! The Kids' Guidebook.

Wow. You finished in record time, huh?

I guess where there's a will, there's a way.

You shaved?

Yeah.

Matching the young constable didn't seem like a good look.

So you're staying?

That's good now just... uh-huh, and...

Sweetheart. It doesn't matter.

Leland Coulter, of course it matters.

This is for posterity.

The whole park is for posterity.

Well, everything except my playhouse, I suppose.

What exactly is that supposed to mean?

Don't pretend you didn't see it.

That article in the Benson Hills Beetle

that said... what was it?

My playhouse is nothing but...

"a vanity project by a former actress".

That was just nonsense.

Is it?

Sweetheart, listen to me, okay?

This is very important.

You are the most big-hearted, generous,

talented

force of nature woman that I have ever known.

Right. Picture.

And this playhouse is not just for you.

It's for everyone to get together and to laugh

and to cry, and to have new experiences

and create new memories.

Uh, right.

Because that, my dear,

is how you share your heart with everyone.

It's not vanity.

It just isn't.

It's love.

Oh, Lee.

Daddy got a kiss.

Oh!

-There we go. -One, two, three!

Huh.

What is that?

You see it?

Is that...?

I'll tell you what that is.

That is an Airco DH-4.

It's not the plane.

It's who's on it.

Nathan Grant, what did you do?

I'm looking for a Dr. Faith Carter.

I'm Dr. Carter.

Marvin Lee from the Department of Health.

Welcome to Hope Valley.

Please allow me to show you our clinic.

How?

It turns out Skeet wasn't making up stories

about his nephew, the flying ace.

Nathan Grant.

I'm a friend of your Uncle Skeet's.

So I hear.

I'm Little Jack.

Nice to meet you, Little Jack.

And now, with freezer storage, we have the capacity

to treat up to 50 diabetic patients a day.

Once we're approved, of course.

Of course.

Congratulations.

You're a Tier 1 insulin clinic.

First one in the territory.

What happened, Mama?

Oh, we're home to stay, honey bear.

Dad...

Does this mean...?

We're staying.

Who wants to go see the airplane?

-Let's go. -Be careful.

You made miracles happen.

I'm just happy to see that light again.

Constable Garrett.

Yes, sir.

Now that Constable Grant's returned,

I don't want you to move back into that jail.

You'll live with me.

-Oh, that won't be... -No discussion.

Now, I make a mean omelet, and you need a home.

Next case.

Sorry for the late notice on this, but Constable Grant and I

would like you to keep an eye on the visitor center tonight.

Guard against any more nonsense from MacGinty.

Carry on.

Okay. As in now?

Hey!

Hey.

I brought some stew and cornbread if we get hungry.

Mr. Coulter gave me some extra trail markers.

Uh, where's Oliver?

Oh, uh... he said he's sorry,

but he had to be on duty tonight.

Once a Mountie, always a Mountie.

Well...

We've got plenty of time for hikes now.

So glad you're back to stay.

♪ Oh, give me a home ♪

♪ Where the buffalo roam ♪

♪ where the deer and the antelope play ♪

It feels like everything is in its right place.

It certainly does.

I'm so glad Elizabeth is back.

Thinking about taking over her class,

trying something new,

it opened a door in my mind.

Mm. What's behind that door?

I'm not sure yet, but I want to try and find out.

Well, I'll be right there with you.

I still don't know how you managed to pull that off.

I guess it pays to listen to the old-timer at breakfast.

Honestly, though, I, uh...

I just thought about what you would have done.

Do you have any idea how grateful I am for you?

I think I do, yeah.

Come for dinner tonight after rounds.

You see, I told you we'd still be able

to have our meals together.

Is that smoke?

Lucas!

That looks like it's coming from the park.

Yeah, it sure does.

Joseph, the kids are still out there.

We need to get the kids out of there.

Allie's out there.

I'm going.

-I'm going, too. -Hold on.

I need you to stay here and keep things calm.

I was supposed to be with them. I'm going.

Mama?

It's okay.

They'll all be home soon.