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Previously on When Calls the Heart. The kids are still out there. The fire

evacuees from Benson Hills will be arriving soon.

You're safe now, sweetheart.

I want my dad.

I'd like to introduce you to Mr. Coulter. I can't stop thinking about how

fire could have started. You're not going to have to look any further than A

McGinty.

Looks like the first day of school in here.

Nathan, the classroom isn't ready.

What are you talking about? I see death, chalk, a teacher who cares.

You know what?

Maybe this would help.

They're lovely. Thank you. Oh, she's getting in everywhere.

Here, let me trade you.

Thank you.

straight?

When I look at it like this, it is.

I just feel so off balance.

You've got a lot coming at you.

Maybe the students need more time before they come back to school.

I don't know about that.

Allie seemed pretty grateful to come in today.

I think routine is exactly what these students need. Still, some of them lost

everything.

I don't want to just pretend like things are fine.

You know, I seem to recall a story about a teacher who helped a whole town get

back on their feet when she first arrived.

Come to dinner tonight.

I'm making lemon curd.

I wish I could.

I really do, but Bill and I are putting up flyers for tips, and if anything

comes in, we have to respond right away.

Is it a criminal investigation?

We're not sure yet.

Could be a natural disaster.

Well, I hope your flyers bring you answers.

Today is going to go off without a hitch.

If

you

eat it faster, it won't turn to glue.

Why don't I reheat it? But first, I think you'll like this.

Ta -da!

I'm not wearing that.

And I'm not going to school until my dad comes back for me.

Gwen, sweetheart.

The doctors in Buxton said it would be quite some time before your father is

released from the hospital.

Too long to be out of school.

Will you at least give it a try?

Feel scratchy.

You hear that, sweetheart?

Gwen doesn't like scratchy things.

How about you? You like scratchy things? You like... No, I didn't think so.

Tell you what, kiddo.

You go to school, you don't have to wear that.

Okay? All right, let's go.

Leland, I am trying to do right by that girl. You're doing a great job, but we

can't fix it all in one day, all right? That flyer's left us with a lot to fix,

right?

Yeah.

Okay, here.

Cheap movie.

All right, honey.

Okay. I love you guys. Bye.

Do you like this pink dress?

Welcome, everyone.

Welcome. Come on in.

Find a seat.

Everyone make space.

Oh, my goodness. It is wonderful to see all of you.

Some new faces.

Some familiar faces.

My name is Mrs. Thornton, and I will be your teacher, and we are going to have a

great year together.

Now, I know that change can be hard, but today is all about a new beginning for

all of us.

Hi, come on in. We'll make space.

The schoolhouse has room for everyone.

Mr. Connell, the folks of Benson Hills have nothing left but chimneys and

rubble, and you want to charge them double to haul it away.

Well, unless the price of business has doubled overnight, you're exploiting

people during their worst hour.

Section 27 of the Territory Emergency Relief Act prohibits price gouging

a declared disaster.

Fines are, in fact, tripled for violations.

Oh, good.

I thought you'd see reason.

You know the law chapter and verse.

Statute numbers always make people shake in their boots.

Well done, Counselor.

It's a good thing I share my office with, and yes, I'll say it again, the

lawyer in Hope Valley. You share an office with the only practicing lawyer

Hope Valley.

You'll get my bill.

I'm kidding.

I am, though, going to need to find some place to live. I mean, I can't survive

off of catnaps in your office forever.

Care for a cup of tea? Keep us going?

Oh, thank you, but I survived many a law school all -nighter without tea.

Really? Mm -hmm.

How are those insurance claims coming?

Oh, slowly.

You know the game.

Endless loops until folks eventually just give up on their claims.

I'm helping them pro bono to wade through all the legal jargon and to

everything. Well, if there's anything I can do to help.

Actually, I am hosting a legal clinic at the schoolhouse tomorrow night.

I'm not sure if you're available.

I would love to come.

You would?

If you think that I could contribute, yes.

The governor showing up?

Yes, I do think that that would put those insurance companies on notice.

I'll do what I can to pressure them to streamline the claims process.

Thank you, Lucas. That would really mean a lot.

We are going to learn so much this year. We are going to study science.

We'll explore ancient history.

Rupert, is it?

I did an in -depth study of ancient Rome with an emphasis on Julius Caesar.

Well, that's fascinating.

Et tu, Brute?

You know, the famous quote?

No one's really sure he said that.

Nobody's really sure he didn't.

I built a scale model of the Roman Forum last year, but it, um, got lost in the

fire.

I am so sorry to hear that.

It sounds very impressive.

Um, why don't we turn our attention to reading groups?

Have any of you already read Robinson Crusoe?

Okay.

Hi, Lee.

Hey.

Florence asked me to drop these napkins off for you. Thank you, Mommy.

Those flyers are everywhere.

Do you know something?

I don't know.

Maybe it's nothing, but the day of the fire, I saw a man go into the park.

He was carrying something.

What?

What was he carrying?

Well, I can't be sure, but it looked like one of those cans that kerosene

in. I don't want to get anyone in trouble.

Hold on just a second, Molly. You saw someone walk into the park with fuel?

The day Benson Hill's in the bar burned down, and you don't want to speak up? I

said I'm not sure.

What if I'm wrong? I could never live with myself. You don't need to be sure.

That is the Mounties' job, all right?

Let's go.

Come on. Come on.

And it can take thousands of bees to make one jar of honey.

Now, who is excited to learn more about apiology?

Okay.

Why don't we try something?

Hope Valley students, please find a seat next to one of your Benson Hills

neighbors.

Don't be shy. Let's go. Let's go.

Thank you very much.

Once you are settled, talk to your new seat mates and find out one fun thing

about them.

Go!

Mrs.

Thornton, she won't say anything.

It's all right, Missy.

Who can introduce us to their new neighbor?

Opal! This is Gwendolyn, but she likes Gwen.

Oh, my.

How about I hold on to that for you?

Thank you.

Okay.

Why did I ask you all to switch seats?

To create community.

Can any of you tell me what makes community?

People. People, yes.

People work together to build community, and that's what we're trying to do

here.

Benson Hill students, how can we make you feel more at home here?

I don't want to feel at home here.

I don't want other people's blankets and shoes and sad faces.

I just want everything to go back to normal.

I don't like it here either.

Me neither.

I want to go home.

Me too.

Yeah.

Of course you do. And it might just be too soon for you to feel at home here.

but we can help you feel safe and welcome, and we'll work on that more

Thank you, everyone.

And I was bringing cookies to Jed at his farmhouse, so I rounded the hill, and

that's when I saw him.

And you're sure it was a can of kerosene?

I'm not sure. It looked like the shape of one.

Kerosene, Nathan, kerosene.

Molly, did you see his face?

All I could tell is he was older. White hair, a limp, looked like a cowboy.

That's McGinty. Come on.

I really couldn't say for sure. I've barely seen the man, but maybe.

Thank you, Molly.

This has been very helpful.

Great.

So? What are we still doing here? Let's go arrest the guy. Slow down, Lee.

Molly could have been describing a dozen men around here. Oh, and she saw them.

We all know. Lee, we can't arrest them just because they might match a

description. Or without hard evidence.

And we're trying to build a case here, not rush to judgment.

Look, I've charted a burn pattern.

We'll check with some experts in Capital City, and if it's consistent with an

accelerant, we'll know if it's arson in a day or two. And if it is, I promise

you, McGinty is at the top of our list. I'm right about this one.

I am.

A few minutes for a civilian?

I can take a break.

How was your first day of school?

Crowded.

All those poor kids from Benson Hills.

Yeah. Most of them are really nice.

There's this one kid, Rupert.

Rupert? What'd he do?

He acted like ancient Rome's biggest fan.

I said this quote from Julius Caesar, and Rupert said it was historically

inaccurate.

Was Rupert there?

Maybe it was a time machine.

What's wrong with quoting Shakespeare?

Wait, Julius Caesar was a real person and a... A play by William Shakespeare.

He wrote it for the Globe Theater in 1599 and... I'm boring you.

You don't care about things like that.

I gotta finish hanging these flyers.

So tell me, how are you holding up?

Well... At least we have Gwen to keep us busy.

Actually, Gwen is why I stopped by. Is she here?

She's upstairs.

Is something wrong?

I'm just delivering some contraband.

Well, this is my grandmother's wedding silver.

Gwen was carving into her desk with it.

She banned my school property with my family heirloom?

It wasn't an easy first day.

Maybe she would be happier with someone who understands her.

Who better?

You're both strong -willed.

I mean that in a nice way.

And you're one of the most loving people I know.

Well, I'm going to go talk to her right now about fixing it. No, no, no.

Not right now.

Perhaps we just give her some space.

She'll come around.

You should get a fair price to get that debris cleared away.

So let me know if there's a problem. And we'll see you at the legal clinic

tomorrow night.

Don't you worry, ladies. We are in good hands here.

People are eager to see you there, Governor. Thank you for coming.

I'm happy to help.

Good. We need more emergency relief funds.

Mayor Hickam, I can assure you, I am putting the screws to every single

bureaucrat in Capital City. Well, find more screws.

Am I interrupting?

No, not at all.

off to find some screws.

I'll get you something other than cold coffee.

I'm not hungry.

Yeah, but... Here.

How are you doing?

You've been camped out here for quite a while.

The residents of Benson Hills need to know where to find me.

And I'm glad you found a place to work.

But you do need a place to stay.

May and I just finished fixing up our apartment. We've got a beautiful guest

room with fluffy, fluffy pillows.

I don't care for fluff.

And I can't just disappear, not even for a night.

People will think that I've given up.

No one's going to think that.

You're working yourself into the ground here.

All people want to do is go home and see what's left, and I can't even do that

for them.

I bet the Canfields would let us borrow their truck.

And Mae would be happy to organize salvage trips to Benson Hills.

We could take a family at a time.

Well, I suppose that might give them some peace.

You've been watching over me and everyone since before I could tie my

Why don't you let me watch over you?

Take the afternoon. Go check on your own place.

My job is here now.

Evening, ma 'am. I wasn't expecting your company.

Well, I still can't stay for dinner.

I have a few minutes before I have to be back.

Does that mean you have a lead?

We're zeroing in on one, yeah.

You okay?

It's just the idea that somebody could start a fire like that deliberately.

I guess this is one time I hope you're wrong.

How was your first day at school?

It was challenging.

I prepared all these...

Plans and activities and all of them fell flat.

What's your average first day?

Oh, would you look at that?

A ball and some grass and that fire feels a million miles away.

At least for a few moments.

Yeah, I guess we could all use a little bit of that right now.

Okay, there you go.

The snake himself.

Molly, Lee, the man from the park just walked in. I need to come down here and

make sure it's him.

Oh, and put me through the jail first, please.

Come on, come on, come on. Pick up, pick up, pick up.

Oliver, please, is Nathan there?

Well, the second he gets in, you make sure he comes down to the saloon to see

me, all right?

Okay, bye.

Okay, down... One, two, three.

It finally feels like home.

We did it.

We would love what we've done here. I don't understand why she doesn't want to

stay with us.

You know, she's always been this difficult.

When I was eight, I was so excited to set up a lemonade stand.

She told me I was doing it all wrong.

So she set up one right next door to show me how it's done.

She was 26.

Maybe it's a blessing that Maisie doesn't want to stay with us.

She's my sister. You don't have to worry about this.

Yes, I do.

We're in this mess together.

That's what families do. Some families.

Maisie doesn't really handle change well.

She's not some wild woman like you.

Scooching sofas willy -nilly.

And thanks again for agreeing to run the salvage trip.

It's amazing.

Molly, yours is three o 'clock.

Is that the man from the park?

I think it's him, but I was clear across the road.

He's leaving.

Ah, can't wait for Nathan. I'm going to go in.

Hold it right there, McGinty.

Who are you, Barkeep?

Your beard's flat, by the way. Is it really?

You know, someone saw you walk into the forest with a can of kerosene the same

day the fire started.

That's a... Big accusation.

Your trees go up in smoke and suddenly it's the old guy who's got nothing to

lose. Oh, come on. You hated the park from day one. Doesn't mean I'd burn it

down.

Though turning perfectly good land over to tourists is almost the same thing,

Mr. Coulter. It's Mayor Coulter. Don't forget that. And as if you'd understand

anything about leaving something for the next generation.

You mean for your drooling toddler?

Oh! Oh!

Hey, Lee!

If you saw it, that man attacked me. I want him arrested.

Or is the mayor above the law?

Come on, Nathan. He was running his mouth and then he walked into me. I

do anything. Okay, all right. I'm not out of both of you.

Lee, I don't have a choice. You have to come with me.

Would you feel safer if I put him in the cuffs?

Possibly. I hear he has a mean right hook.

Ah, very funny, you two.

I was just staying in my ground, that's all.

I

know

what you're going to say.

Lee Coulter, what were you thinking?

Yes, I was going to say that. Thank you for saving me the trouble.

smug face and I... All those years of work on the

park just up in smoke.

You're angry. I am so angry. I'm angry too.

But when I look at those poor folks from Benson Hills, Lee, they've lost

everything. We have to count our blessings.

Can't let them get away with it.

McGinty has to pay.

The investigation is not over.

But what if no one's at fault?

What then?

Buyers don't just start.

We don't know anything.

But here's what I do know.

We will get past this and rebuild.

And you know why?

Because you, Lee Coulter, can do anything you put your mind to.

How did I get so lucky to have you in my life, huh?

It's the guy in the slammer. Yeah, that's me.

All right.

This incident with McGinty.

What time did it happen exactly? And were there any witnesses?

Am I talking to my wife or a reporter?

You're married to both, sweetheart.

So?

No comment.

Good morning, Oliver.

Oh, Mrs. Thornton, I... It's nice to see you in here so early.

You're very focused. What are you reading?

Oh, this is Shakespeare's Julius Caesar.

I hope Allie really seems to be having a run on Julius Caesar this week.

Well, Allie wanted to talk to me about it, but I've never even heard of this

before.

Ah, I see.

Why don't we start with something a bit more manageable?

Leaves of grass?

Mm -hmm.

More contemporary.

Mr. Whitman finds the poetry in the everyday.

It's just plain language, but he lifts it up.

I'm still not sure I'm the poetry type.

What exactly is the poetry type?

I'll tell you what.

Why don't we meet at the schoolhouse one morning a week and we can have our own

little poetry study group?

You'd do that? Of course.

We'll have you working up to Shakespeare in no time.

Therefore, our everlasting farewell take.

Forever and forever.

Farewell.

Farewell. I'm starting to get the hang of this.

Thanks, Mr. Thornton.

Oh, hello, everyone. Welcome.

Good morning. Good morning.

Gather round.

Today is the greatest field day in Hope Valley history.

And you can thank Mountie Nathan and Little Jack for this incredible obstacle

course.

Our pleasure. Our pleasure.

All right, everyone, team up with someone who you just met yesterday and

two lines right over there. You can leave your bags here.

Let's go, little man.

Come on, partner.

All right, just follow our lead.

Ready, set, let the games begin.

It is time for our guest referee to get going. Can we all say thank you, Mountie

Nathan? Thank you, Mountie Nathan.

You're welcome, kids.

Great job out there.

Cooper, Toby, will you join us, please?

Thank you.

So yesterday we talked about what makes a community.

Now, if we had to pick one word that described what makes a community, what

would it be?

Trust.

Trust.

I like that.

We learned how to trust one another.

Now that we have one another's trust, we aren't alone.

All right, everyone, let's head inside and clean up.

Boys.

May I have a moment?

You seemed awful quiet today.

Sorry if we weren't good community members today, Mrs. Thornton.

No, no, you don't have to apologize.

What you've been through, it must have been very scary.

It's worse for other people.

Well, I'm always here if you need to talk.

Anytime.

Thank you.

Hi, sweetheart.

Hi.

I made your favorite, brownies fresh from the oven.

Thank you.

I'll get you some milk. Oh, no, sweetheart. It's very nice of you. I

it, but I just... I could use a couple minutes by myself.

You didn't have enough minutes in jail?

It's very funny.

Bye, sweetheart.

Sometimes daddy needs a little time to reflect.

How was school?

We went outside.

I liked it.

What did you do outside?

I know. Would you like to have one of these brownies?

We don't like that.

My dad makes us brownies.

Well, I'm sure his are much better than mine.

But they are pretty good.

Actually, on second thought, would you mind taking this to the backyard to Mr.

Coulter? I think he'd appreciate it.

Hey.

Is that for me?

Thank you.

Very nice of you.

Would you like to sit down?

I heard you shoved a guy.

I lost my temper.

It was the wrong thing to do.

Unless he had it coming.

Yeah, yeah.

But... Didn't swallow anything.

Is that a rose?

This is what we woodworkers refer to as a rosette.

My first one looked like a squash toad.

Would you like to give it a try?

Sure. Okay.

Here you go.

Now, this...

It's very sharp, so be careful, okay?

Oh, no!

I'm just kidding.

Like this?

There we are.

Now, Boast will fill the pantry for a few more days. Oh, and I tucked some tea

in there, too.

Thank you, Governor.

And thank you for coming to tonight's meeting. You know that insurance company

is denying my claim because a part of my porch is still standing?

Their games are going to come to an end. I promise you that.

Thank you.

Governor!

I've got some news you're going to like.

Perfect timing. Here.

You pass that to Mr. Hanley, please.

Where is a photographer when you need one?

This would be a perfect photo op.

That's exactly why I don't have one.

Anyway,

Benjamin Camberwell.

Tonight, dinner. He's going to be in town.

What's he doing in Hope Valley?

Doesn't he have a railroad to run?

I persuaded him to make a detour.

He's overseeing the National Railway unification.

And if you back his project, he will back you with a sizable donation.

And more importantly, his endorsement.

Fortunately, I'm spoken for tonight.

Ms. Martell and I will be meeting with fire victims, hearing their issues with

insurance claims.

Ms.

Martell.

Well, just go to dinner long enough to shake Camberwell's hand and whisper a

sweet nothings.

Camberwell's employees are striking. Is it really a good idea for me to align

myself with him when he's in the middle of a labor dispute?

All the more reason to meet with him. Advocate for the workers. Turn them

around.

Kill two birds with one dinner.

Dinner. Not dessert.

May I come in to your office?

How was the trip to the burn sites?

Well, folks found a slipper dollar collection, a wedding ring, pots and

and some goats, which was a miracle.

The residents of Benson Hills appreciate your help.

And I stopped at your house, too.

Oh?

I know you didn't ask me to, but I found something that you might want to have.

Where your mantle used to be.

A photograph of Mikey.

Baby Mikey.

You kept a picture of baby Mike?

Mother and father wanted a boy so terribly.

And five girls in a row.

But they kept trying.

When Michael came along, it was like the sun rising.

Mother even hired a photographer.

These photos are all up here now, I suppose.

I'm so sorry.

Don't be.

I'm not that sentimental type.

Nothing wrong if you are.

When I married Mike, I didn't just get a husband.

I got five sisters.

You can lean on us.

I'm fine. Really.

I'm just, um, I'm just, I'm tired.

Stay with us.

Please.

One sister to another.

Oliver!

Hi, little Jack.

Want some?

Sure.

Hi. We're heading to the Canfields for dinner.

I bet they wouldn't mind one more at the table.

I don't want to impose.

They would love your company.

I would, too.

Well, I wouldn't turn down a home -cooked meal.

And good conversation.

Good job, buddy.

True eloquence lies in the...

Plain, easy, spontaneous conversation I sometimes have with one or two people.

What's that from?

This book Mr. Thorne gave me. Leaves of Grass.

It's pretty good.

You're reading Walt Whitman?

What can I say?

I contain multitudes.

How was the rest of your afternoon?

Rosemary says it was convinced McGinty started the fire.

How do you feel?

Let's just say that we have a witness that may have seen something, but not a

solid lead yet.

Luckily for Lee, McGinty's not pressing charges.

That's a relief.

Lee, he's not only my friend, but he's a pillar of the community.

Treating him like a criminal, it just feels wrong.

I'm sure he'd rather take responsibility than have you compromise what's right.

He reflects that in you.

He's protesting me.

Allie and Little Jack are having dinner with the Canfield.

How about a break?

I can make exactly what I needed.

Me too.

It's been one thing after another since the fire.

I've been so busy keeping everybody up on their feet. I haven't had a minute's

rest. Neither have you.

My students are overwhelmed.

Everyone's overwhelmed.

Well, what would you tell them then?

I would tell them to stop.

And take a breath.

That does feel better.

Of course, that field day today didn't hurt either.

Too bad there's no field day for grown -ups.

Yeah, that's too bad.

You mean that?

Why?

Close your eyes and count to ten.

Why? I didn't think.

Start counting.

One, two, three, four, five,

six, seven, eight, nine, ten.

You're supposed to hide.

I know.

Thought I'd just skip to the being found part.

Yeah.

That's my favorite part anyways.

Well, of course, when we rebuild Benson Hills in record time under Governor

Bouchard's guidance, we can find a building or two to put your name on.

Camberwell Hospital.

It's a nice ring to it.

Mr. Camberwell, I've been putting some thought into the demands of your

If you'll excuse me, I have a call to make.

Sure.

Take it easy, Governor.

I'm not here to be easy, Edwin.

I

cannot

stall anymore.

Looks like the governor talks a good game.

I hope that's not true.

Why don't we get started?

Yes,

finally. I outbid that insufferable Ambrose Dromley for a racehorse.

Yes, let's arrange transport now.

Five more minutes. I trust you'll explain that I keep my promises to my

constituents. If I leave now, I can just make it.

Good luck with your pony.

Governor.

Boy, hi.

Is everything okay?

You said we could talk anytime?

Of course. Come on in.

Just a little jack is asleep upstairs, but I have to see.

What would you like to talk about?

The other day, we went out with Allie and Opal. to lay down trail markers for

the new park opening.

Mm -hmm.

Thought we'd split up to cover more ground.

But we were hungry, so we stopped to have some stew for lunch.

Okay. With just a small cooking fire.

It wasn't even lit very long.

We did everything Bill taught us about putting campfires out.

Even buried the embers and waited.

What if we didn't do it right?

What if we were responsible for starting the fire?

What if we get in trouble?

How are we going to tell our parents? Okay, stop.

Let's take a breath.

I am really glad you two came to me with this.

When you said communities need trust, we knew we had to tell the truth.

Well, that was very brave.

I don't feel brave, Mrs. Thornton.

Scared You aren't alone in this anymore I promise