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Previously on When Hope Called.

You look lovely.

Thank you. Are you coming to the soiree for Sam? I wish I could come with you,

but something's come up. It's hard enough to do our jobs without

it. Feelings. I've never met anyone quite like you.

Did you just pay me a compliment?

What if we threw you a party? Oh, could it be fun?

Tonight it is.

I have.

All this gold, and the only thing I can think about is kissing you.

You're under arrest.

Thought I clipped one in the shoulder when we were chasing him on horseback.

Not one of these guys has got a wounded shoulder.

Carter Williams has been bribing a judge.

What about you? A lot of the cases before Judge Halverson were yours.

Does that mean that you could get implicated?

Huntsman.

What are you doing here?

Waiting for you

Did you see your assistant off? Former assistant.

And, yes, the stagecoach came.

She's on her way to the train station in Clearwater.

How was your visit?

Actually, I wanted to talk to you about that.

Excuse me.

I don't... What about you?

Upside of him?

No. But now that it's light out, your tracking skills will come in handy.

I think you and the children are safe now.

We'll be fine.

We'll talk later, right?

Of course.

Got a prison transport taking our bandits to Clearwater.

Not one of them has identified the leader?

Maybe once they're in front of a judge.

It's too late.

We need to find this guy now.

Where are you headed?

Town. Get some cow feed.

I'll join you.

Okay.

It was really something last night, wasn't it?

Yeah.

Whoa.

Lucy. Heard you were quite the hero last night.

What did you do?

It was nothing.

She held a rustler at gunpoint.

Saved a mountain's life.

Hardly call that nothing.

We all did our part.

In fact, I heard you came face to face with a rustler.

Get any shots off?

No.

I just ran.

All the ranchers are singing your praise this morning.

Anyway, the rustlers did quite a number on the fences between our properties.

Hoping you could give me a hand to fix them.

We were just heading to town, so... I can go by myself.

Sure? Absolutely.

Go.

I could use some more barbed wire and tools if you got them.

No problem.

I couldn't believe my eyes last night. Did you see it? Everyone saw.

It was truly beautiful.

All those amazing colors and the celebration of it all.

The sky lit up. Oh, you're talking about the fireworks.

Aren't you?

To be honest, I hardly know.

And why was that?

Maggie, I'm in need of your services.

Work beckons. We'll talk later.

Hey, did Maggie tell you about last night?

Yeah, she didn't sound very impressed.

Is that what she said?

Yeah, she kind of shrugged it off.

Oh, but don't feel bad. I mean, we can't please everyone, right?

No, I guess not.

Yeah, I didn't sleep a wink last night. Thought I could just sleep it off, you

know, soak it in cold water.

Oh, yeah, that's smart.

If you're not careful, you're going to get your heart broken.

I'm always careful.

You have been the opposite of that, both personally and professionally.

I'd suggest you getting off your high horse.

Think about where you chose to stand guard last night, huh?

It's an orphanage.

Dangerous criminal on the loose.

Even you should understand that.

I know your history, my friend.

You have faced off against the worst of the worst, but nothing has devastated

you more than matters of the heart. That's all in the past.

And while you know what to say about the past, Tends to repeat itself.

Nor is not like that.

Okay, sure.

You want to talk about history?

Let's talk about your history.

Not nearly as fun.

Bribery. That's what my assistant said.

Why?

I had no idea.

I'm sure you didn't. I've been racking my brain, wondering how I could have

missed that.

You know, my Aunt Pearl used to say it's those who are closest to us who can

pull the wool over our eyes.

My assistant is going straight to the police as soon as she gets to San

Francisco. That's good.

I don't know how many of my cases were involved.

I can't stop thinking about it. I can imagine.

Well, I'm here if you need to talk about it. Thank you.

But here I am talking about my troubles and you have your big opening next week.

That is pretty exciting, but also nerve -wracking.

I've ordered extra muffin tins, but Joe isn't sure when the shipment will come

in. We have a lot of muffin tins. Come by later and get them.

That would be great.

And as a thank you, there will be lots of cookies on the house as soon as they

open. Thank you.

Enjoy your

rest.

Yeah. The little rest did me some wonders.

How you doing?

What do you want, Huntsman?

Ripped up one of your dresses, hope you don't mind.

Gonna need you to make me a new tourniquet, okay?

Now, I don't need you... getting any bad ideas.

You need a new tourniquet. Let's go.

I'm guessing you got that doing something stupid.

Just tie it.

I'm sorry. Did that hurt?

Loosen it.

It's too tight.

Okay.

Gonna tell me how you got shot?

Nope.

Well, I can safely assume you were up to no good.

Oh, don't act like you weren't out there with all the other ranchers and

Mounties, okay?

Mounties and ranchers.

Oh, you got more cattle than you know what to do with. I can't even say I'm

surprised. You're speaking to me like a modern -day Robin, aren't you?

Yeah, something tells me you don't really know that story.

Who shot you?

I don't know. It was dark.

Couldn't see.

Yeah, well, you got lucky.

Because if it were me, I wouldn't have missed.

Oh, it's so tough.

I have time for this.

Yeah, got somewhere to be. Don't let me keep you.

We'll take our time.

Oh, is that too tight?

Nora!

Hi, Joe.

How can I help you?

Oh, The Lone Moon.

I've been wanting to read this.

Oh, actually, that's the only copy I had in stock.

Had?

I sold it.

To who?

Me.

Oh.

Take it.

No, that's okay. No, I... Thank you, but no.

Well, I have other reading materials, so... Well, from what I hear, you won't

read anything more interesting than this thriller.

You'd be surprised.

You know, I could only just order another... Go.

Okay. Well, you had your chance.

So, uh, what'd you think of last night?

It was pretty magical.

Yeah. I really know how to put on a show, don't I?

You most certainly do. Thank you.

I certainly give it my all. I had great cause to myself.

Luckily, Dolores wasn't hurt.

How did you injure yourself?

Well, turns out you shouldn't light fireworks with other fireworks.

I would have thought.

Yeah.

You, uh, you haven't spoken to Sam today at all by any chance?

No, I haven't seen him. Why?

Well, I was just wondering what he might have thought about last night.

Oh, I'm sure it knocked his socks off.

One can only hope.

Thank you.

Hi. Oh, sorry.

I owe you a debt of gratitude for having my back last night.

I'm just happy we caught those guys.

All but one. What were you looking for?

See any sign of them?

Well, if he was smart, he'd be long gone by now. If he was smart, he would have

found another line of work.

No kidding.

We're headed to the Stewart Ranch next.

Test back?

She's due back today.

I'm sure she'll be pleased with the outcome.

She'll be upset she missed out on the action.

No doubt.

Ooh.

It's pretty well, huh?

Take it off.

Nah.

Found it in the trunk in your closet.

Guessing it belonged to your husband.

That was a long time to hold on to Matthew's stuff, I gotta tell you. I

take it off.

I'm not gonna do that.

Besides, it's gonna cover my wound.

Because we got somewhere to go.

Go where?

Well, you and I are gonna go down to the bank and make a withdrawal.

$5 ,000.

Figure that'll get me a nice fresh start in the new territory.

Oh, that's funny? I don't have $5 ,000 in the bank.

You're lying.

I've got a couple hundred tops.

Well, you're lying, because with this ranch and all this cattle, you've got

more than that.

Talk.

I don't trust banks.

Some idiot like you decides to rob them, and I lose everything.

Well, where do you keep your money? Home?

Maybe I'll tear this place apart inch by inch, okay?

Until you tell me where your money is.

So talk.

Everything I have of value is buried on my property.

Buried, really?

Yeah. You're lying.

No, I'm not.

You want to go to the bank? Let's go.

Let's go. I just don't want you going berserk when you find out my money's not

there. Okay.

Fine. Then let's go.

Where are we going? We're going to get the horses in a shuffle.

And you better not be lying to me about that buried money, because that shovel's

going to be used for more than one thing.

Let's go.

Where is it?

What is it, Ruby?

I can't find it.

Find what?

My rock.

Rock? My special one.

What does it look like?

It's white with little blue lines on it.

Well, it's got to be somewhere.

But I left it on the bench.

Now it's gone.

Maybe it fell on the ground?

I've been looking everywhere, but it's gone.

I don't know where it is.

Ruby, can I ask why this rock means so much to you?

It was the last thing I took from my old home.

It was my mom's special rock.

I can't lose it.

Help me, please.

We'll find it, Ruby.

Homer. I'm sorry.

Look.

Could just be a ranch hand got hurt.

I don't have a good feeling about this.

Is everything okay?

An investor wants me to design a new collection.

That's wonderful.

I can't believe it.

How are you doing?

I'm great.

You'll never guess what happened last night.

Wait.

What says here that they love my work, but would like to see a fresh approach?

What do they mean, fresh?

I'm guessing they don't want stale?

They mean something different from this season or something they've never seen

before. But you know how hard it is to come up with a whole new look?

Fashion isn't really my bailiwick.

It's mine. I'm telling you, fresh is the holy grail of fashion.

Some people have tried an entire life and never found it. Well, you're not

anybody. I've got them. Get started on this.

Okay.

We are going to walk in a line and look for Ruby's rock. Nice going, Art. I

didn't know it was Ruby.

My gratitude rock.

What about this one?

It's nice and smooth.

That's not it.

We are looking for a white rock with blue lines.

How big was it?

About this big.

You hear that? Bigger than a quarter, but smaller than a cookie.

I'm sorry, Ruby. I didn't know how much it meant to you.

Okie doke, folks. Well, Ben is away in Clearwater for the day.

But we do need to move forward in interviewing candidates for the town

It's high time that we got someone here to preach the gospel. Truer words were

never spoken.

But we don't even have a church.

I've seen plenty of outdoor services.

Franklin did it for years before they finally built one.

Now, I know that this fella is a man of the cloth. But when he arrives, we need

to be ready to ask the tough questions. But we don't want to scare him away.

Well, Brookfield is an up -and -coming town.

Any minister would be lucky to make this place his parish. So we're expecting

this minister to build his own church?

Oh, I suspect when the time comes, we'll all lend a hand. No one lending a hand

in my ranch.

Well, there's a big difference between your ranch and a church.

And it's exactly that selfish attitude which is why this town needs to hire a

minister. My point is, we're not going to jump at the first person we

Agreed? Mm.

More blood here.

In the living room, too.

Tess's horse isn't in the stable, but I saw some fresh tracks leading out of the

barn. Two horses.

Well, she definitely came home.

To a rude surprise.

So how are your tracking skills these days?

Only one way to find out.

So how long have you been a preacher?

I was ordained about nine years ago.

So this wasn't a lifelong calling?

No, ma 'am.

I found it a little later in life, but when I did, it was a profound moment

forever changed me.

What would you see as your role if you were to be given this position?

To listen and be a spiritual guide, to inspire and be a friend,

to spread love and understanding.

Especially those who need it most.

Family feel about moving to Brookfield.

Is there a family?

Wife? It's very honorable.

It's just part of the job.

But I will admit, my heart has been longing to find a place that feels like

home.

Set down some roots.

I found my place right here in Brookfield. You won't find a stronger

It really does feel like a welcoming town.

I want to thank you all for taking the time to meet with me.

I often marvel at God's timing.

I actually was planning on passing through on my way to Clearwater.

Reverend Peterson's retiring, and they're looking for his replacement.

That place is much bigger than here.

It's also full of scams and scoundrels.

Not like us.

I mean, we're not perfect.

Take Ken. Me?

What about you?

Well, I like to think we're all a work in progress.

That's what makes life meaningful.

Having the willingness to grow and adapt.

Can you build? The congregation?

No. Actually, I'm a good carpenter.

She's got my vote.

What do you say, Reverend Daniels? You ready to be Brookfield's minister?

It would be my honor.

Thanks a lot.

Todd, my tourniquet's too loose.

Too loose, too tight. Make up your mind.

Just fix it for me.

You're going to have to retie it.

Yeah?

And if you want it to hold, it's going to hurt.

Stop talking and do it.

Come

in.

Back to your designs.

I got a telegram. An investor wants me to create a whole new collection, except

it has to be fresh, which is a lot harder than it sounds.

What?

How's your sandwich?

It's okay.

Well, at least you're eating.

Because the cows sure ain't.

I'm so sorry. It completely slipped my mind when I got the telegram. No,

It's okay.

I'll go.

I can go back to town.

It's okay. I can get the feed.

Lucy.

Yeah? Leave that stuff at the side of the barn. I'll put it away when I get

back. Okay.

Wyatt, I...

I can put away these things.

Oh, it's okay.

You obviously have a lot on your plate.

Will this be enough?

Yes. That's perfect.

I'll be sure to bring them back to you as soon as mine come in. No rush.

I saw Ruby on the way in. She seemed really upset.

Is everything okay?

She lost something her mother gave her.

hit her really hard.

I can imagine these children who've lost everything must cling to what little

they have left from their past.

I try my best to help them, but I don't always know how.

Well, seems to me like you're doing great.

Am I?

Why do you doubt it?

I thought I was doing great as a lawyer, but after what my old assistant told

me, I don't know what to believe anymore.

I see the way you are with the children.

You have a loving heart.

You're smart and resourceful.

You bring so much into their lives.

Thank you, Debbie.

I hope you're right.

Been trying to get in this rustler's head.

Why take tests when she'd only flown down?

Must have some other agenda.

Yeah, but what?

I don't know.

Can't be good.

You know if she had any enemies?

I haven't been here long, but there was someone she came to me about.

A man by the name of Huntsman.

She called him a snake in the grass.

He was at an auction representing a big cattle corporation.

Huntsman, huh?

You familiar with him?

Yeah, we had a few run -ins.

Small -time operator. Thinks he's smarter than he actually is.

Don't they all?

I take ten.

Whoever it is didn't get the cattle last night, so could be looking for a payday

somewhere else.

A payday out in the middle of the woods?

Yeah, I know.

Doesn't make sense.

Did your father believe in banks?

Very much so.

Mine didn't.

When he died, all the money we had was lost.

Because no one knew where he buried it.

Half these ranchers don't believe in banks.

Ah, there he is.

The richest man I know.

Hey, Ronnie.

What's wrong?

You exhausted from all those festivities?

Last night is definitely on my mind. Did you have a good time?

You have no idea.

Good, good, good, good.

I guess it's time we settled up.

There we go.

This is way more than you said it was going to be.

Well, they were cost overruns. And I couldn't anticipate the injury to my

Now I heard you were being reckless when lighting those fireworks.

Well, if giving up my all is considered reckless, then yes, guilty as charged.

You have a line item here for economic loss?

Sam, in my business, time is money.

And unfortunately, my injury will slow me down. So I have to account for that.

You understand.

Of course.

Wait.

Is this it?

Yeah, it's either over there or over here.

Don't toy with me, Tess.

The storm shifted some of my markers, but it's one spot or the other, I'm sure

of it.

Yeah, well, for your sake, I hope so.

Pick one.

I think we start here.

Oh, hold up.

Look.

Well, we're on the right track.

Maybe you haven't lost your edge.

She's leading us to him.

Watch. I'll hit the tree.

That rock was too big.

It's got to be a little smaller to make it that far.

All right, let's go.

Ruby, we need to find a rock the exact same size as your rock.

But I don't want any rock.

I want the one my mama gave me. We'll find it.

Trust me.

But I need your help.

You know, you and your husband. I'm tied up. You're about to steal my money and

I'm the... Did L &M put you up to school now, Cal?

Oh, they got better things to do.

Like what?

Like how I'm after your money?

They're after your ranch.

This isn't the spot.

Must be over there.

Be over there, huh?

And show me. Yeah.

Go. Yeah.

Come in.

Hey.

I'm headed out.

Just wanted to say goodbye.

Okay, thanks, Lucy.

These drawings look beautiful.

You think so?

Yeah, they do.

Would you ever wear something like this?

I don't wear dresses.

Why not?

I can't move in them.

Can't ride neither.

That's a very fresh take, Lucy.

Let's see.

Hmm.

Well, what about this one?

That one's a little too big.

Oh.

This one's too small.

Oh.

Hello.

Hello.

Still in town, I see.

Well, it turns out I'm actually going to be around longer than I thought.

Have you started reading that book?

I've been engrossed in a different one.

Oh.

Nora.

I see you've met our new pastor.

Pastor?

Reverend Joshua Daniels.

Pleasure to make your acquaintance, Nora.

You know what? I was thinking about that.

Yeah, I like that.

This fabric moves easily and it isn't too hot. What about this fabric with

dress?

Yeah, I'd wear that.

Fabulous.

Not you too, Luce.

What?

Since when did this ranch become a fashion boutique?

Doesn't this color look great on Lucy?

I need you to be honest with me. Sure.

What's up? No sugar coating, roommate to roommate. Got it.

Emphasis on blunt.

Do you... Do you think I have a real shot with Maggie?

Well, I mean, the two of you have developed a nice friendship.

More than nice.

And the two of you have been spending a lot of time together.

Every chance we get.

True, you are rich now.

I don't think that would sway Maggie.

I know.

It's one of the things that makes her special.

Yeah.

Just say it.

She's out of my league.

Sam, she's dated a Maharaja. I mean, she's out of the league of pretty much

everyone in the town.

That's what I thought.

Wait, is there something more going on here between you two? No, I

don't think so.

It's like you said, she's out of my league.

Oh, no, you said that. Those were your words, not mine.

You said that, not me.

Here's a rock. It's the same size and weight as Ruby's gratitude rock.

Do you remember exactly where you shot it with your slingshot?

Um, I think I was right over there.

Okay, and were you aiming at anything?

No, I just wanted to see how far I could shoot it.

Okay, I need you to shoot it in the exact same direction as far as you can,

like when you shot Ruby's rock.

Okay.

And try to point it in the exact same angle.

Just like you did before.

All right.

Now,

watch where it lands.

Let it rip.

Let's go.

You better be right about this one.

I am.

Sure you don't want to give that arm a rest?

No, I'm fine.

Okay? For your sake, better hope there's enough down here to make it worth my

while.

Well, there's more than you deserve.

Deserve. That's a funny word, isn't it? Look at this place.

Huh? You honestly think you deserve all this?

I have poured my heart into this land.

It's cost me blood, sweat, and tears, and I am not going to let you take it

from me. Oh, no.

Okay?

You're all bark, no bite. All I hear is you're like a little dog yapping.

It's beautiful, Ruby.

I couldn't have done it without you, Miss Nora.

Okay.

How's that for a bite?

Tess, come back here!

Need a hand?

I got him.

Stay down.

Before

we

eat, Ruby, would you like to tell us about your gratitude rock?

What it means?

It started with my grandmother.

And then my mama continued their tradition.

What was the tradition?

At supper, we'd pass around a rock.

And whoever was holding it would talk about what they were thankful for that

day. I think that's a beautiful tradition.

Would it be okay with you if we started to do that here?

That would be nice.

Would you like to start?

I'm thankful for Miss Nora, who cares so much about me.

I'm thankful that Ruby found her rock.

I'm thankful for all of the special children in my care who give meaning to

life and fill me with love.

What about your designs?

Done for the day?

Now I'm tending to my other responsibilities.

Running a ranch is a full -time job.

So is designing a new fashion line as well.

How are you going to do both?

Sleep a little less, work a little more.

What if that's not enough?

It's going to have to be.

Failure is not an option.

I got Huntsman in the prison transport.

Good riddance.

You know, your tracking skills saved that woman's life today.

Just doing my job.

Still got the edge, my friend.

Yep.

Well, be seeing you. Till next time.

You know, some men are meant to sit by the fire.

Others are meant to be in the line of fire.

We both know what you're calling this.

Come in.

I just heard about Huntsman.

Yeah. Are you okay?

I'm fine.

I'm fine.

I can't believe he came after you. Well...

It won't end with him.

What do you mean?

I have what others want.

I fought hard to get it, and I'm going to have to fight even harder to keep it.

Do you like some company?

No, I'm fine.

You go on home. We've got an early start tomorrow.

Huh? You were out there with me today, weren't you?

I'm trying to fight the good fight, Matthew.

I really am.

And I won't stop.

Not until I'm by your side again.

Sorry. Didn't mean to startle you.

It's okay.

You're so quiet.

On my line of work, a soft step is drilled into us.

Better to sneak up on bad guys.

Makes sense.

Speaking of which, caught the leader of the cattle wrestlers today.

Mounties always get their man, don't they?

Yes, we do.

You wanted to talk to me about something earlier?

Uh, yes.

What is it?

When my assistant was here last night, she told me something pretty shocking.

Oh, yeah?

She told me that my former boss was bribing a judge in San Francisco.

Can you believe it?

Is he still doing it?

Has he been arrested?

Not yet.

But I told her to go straight to the police when she arrives in San

Was she not planning to go to the police?

She didn't know what to do.

She's young.

Scared. A little confused.

I think the judge is pretty serious.

I know.

How long has it been going on?

I'm not sure.

Was it going on when you were there?

Turns out it was.

And here's the thing.

My assistant told me that same judge was bribed in one of my cases.

I'm worried it could look like I was involved.

And you didn't know?

How can you even ask that?

Sorry.

I wanted to thank you for standing guard for us last night.

Made us feel safe.

Thanks.

Just doing my job.

It seemed like it was above and beyond.

Well, I'd better get to my nightly rounds.

Okay.

Miss Nora?

I found this on the porch.

Thank you, Annie.

I must say, Sam Tremblay, I never took you for the kiss and disappear type of

man. I most certainly not.

Oh, really?

I even came to your door earlier, but you were tending to Ronnie.

Well, you could have waited.

I know, but... I guess I was feeling

a little down.

About last night? No, no, no. Last night was fantastic. It was...

Truly something special.

Then why are you down?

I guess I realized that you could have your pick of sultans or maharajas or

whatever.

Who am I to think it was as special for you as it was for me?

Sam. I know that we both kissed other people. I know I'm not the most

experienced kisser.

I think I left you a little unimpressed.

You know the funny thing about a kiss?

Well, we use these.

But you feel it here.

That's true.

I am quite sure that last night was one of the most

beautiful, meaningful kisses I've ever felt.

Quite. Sure.

Well, there's only one way to be absolutely sure.

That was the best kiss ever.

You just keep outdoing yourself.

What makes a place become a home is the community.

The people who shape us and make us who we are.

You always wanted to do the right thing.

True inspiration.