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Previously on When Hope Calls

Don't you look lovely?

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 complicating 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 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.

I thought I clipped one in the shoulder and 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.

What'll we do?

What's the first time?

What was the last time?

What's the Holiness?

What do you do?

What did they do?

What?

What?

Maybe I peut?

Can you see your assistant off?

Former assistant, and yes, the stagecoach came.

Um, 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.

Reynolds.

Gotcha.

Outside of them?

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.

We've got a prison transport taking our bandits to Clearwater.

Not one of them has identified the leader?

And maybe once they're in front of a judge.

This is your light.

We need to find this guy now.

Where are you headed?

The town.

Get some cow feed.

I'll join you.

Okay.

What?

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

Yeah.

Whoa.

Lucy.

I heard you were quite the hero last night.

What did you do?

It was nothing.

No, she held a rustler at gunpoint.

Saved him out of his life.

Hardly call that nothing.

We all did our part.

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

Did you 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.

I was hoping you could give me a hand to fix them.

They were just heading to town, so...

Yeah.

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?

Uh, to be honest, I hardly noticed them.

And why was that?

Uh, Maggie?

I'm in need of your services.

Work beckons.

We'll talk later.

Hey, um, 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, you can't please everyone, right?

No.

Um, 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.

Yeah.

Yeah.

Yeah.

Ooh, ooh, ooh, yeah.

That's smart.

Woo.

If you're not careful, you're gonna 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, well, you know what to say about the past.

It tends to repeat itself.

Nora's not like that.

Heh.

Okay.

Sure.

You wanna talk about history?

Let's talk about your history.

It's not nearly as fun.

Bribery.

That's what my assistant said.

Oh, my.

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.

Well, 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.

But here I am, talking about my troubles,

and you have your big opening next week.

It is pretty exciting, but also nerve-wracking.

I've ordered extra muffin tins,

but Joe isn't sure when the shipment will come in.

Well, 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 I open.

Enjoy your rest?

Yeah.

A little rest did me some wonders.

How you doing?

What do you want, huntsman?

Ripped up on your dress, so if you don't mind.

I'm going to need you to make me a new tourniquet, okay?

Now, I don't need you.

I don't need you to make me a new tourniquet, let's go.

I'm guessing you got that doing something stupid.

Let's tie it.

I'm sorry.

Did that hurt?

Loosen it.

It's too tight.

Okay.

You going to 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.

Just think of me like a modern-day robin, all right?

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, so tough.

I don't 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, Lone Moon.

Oh.

I've been wanting to read this.

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

Had.

Hmm.

I sold it.

To who?

Me.

Oh.

Take it.

No, that's okay.

No, I insist.

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 at least just order another beer.

Go.

Oh.

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?

Uh, you most certainly do.

Well, thank you.

Yeah.

I certainly give it my all.

Yeah.

At great cost 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.

Well, 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 we looking for?

See any sign of him?

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

If he was smart, he would have found another line of work.

Yeah, 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.

Heh, no doubt.

Ooh.

It's pretty wild, huh?

Take it off.

Nah.

Found it in a trunk in your closet, guessing it belonged to your husband.

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

I said take it off.

Nah, I'm not gonna do that.

Besides, it's gonna cover my wound, cause we got somewhere to go.

Goin' where?

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

Five thousand dollars.

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

Oh, that's funny?

I don't have five thousand dollars in the bank.

You're lying.

I've got a couple hundred tops.

Well, you're lying, cause with this ranch and all this cattle, you got way more than that.

Talk.

I don't trust banks.

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

Well, maybe you keep your money, huh?

No.

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 wanna 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.

Let's go.

Where are we going?

We're going to get the horses and a shuffle.

And you better not be lying to me about that buried money, cause that shovel's gonna 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 gotta be somewhere.

But I left it on the bench.

Now it's gone.

Maybe it fell on the ground?

Well, 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.

I'm...

I'm sorry.

I'm sorry.

Look.

Could just be a ranch hand got hurt.

I don't have a good feeling about this.

I don't have a good feeling about this.

That's wonderful.

I can't believe it.

How are you doing?

I'm great.

You'll never guess what happened last night.

Wait.

It 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.

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 just anybody.

I've got them.

Get started on this.

Okay.

Bye.

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's.

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?

How 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.

Okay-do, folks.

Well, Ben is away in Clearwater for the day, but we do need to move forward in interviewing candidates for

the town minister.

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, are we 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 at 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 interview. Agreed?

Hmm.

More blood here.

In the living room, too.

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

Two horses.

Well, you 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 that 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 to those who need it most.

How does the family feel about moving to Brookfield?

Is there a family?

Wife?

It's very honorable.

Well, 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 will find a stronger community.

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?

A congregation?

No. A structure like a church.

Actually, I'm a good carpenter.

He's got my vote.

What do you say, Reverend Daniels?

You ready to be Brookfield's minister?

It would be my honor.

Hey, stop.

You tied my tourniquet too loose.

Too loose, too tight. Make up your money.

Just fix it for me.

You're gonna have to retire.

Yeah?

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

I'm gonna 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?

How's your sandwich?

It's okay.

Well, at least you're eating.

Because the cows sure ain't.

I am so sorry.

It completely slipped my mind when I got the telegram.

No, it's...

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 can...

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.

It 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, it 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.

You're trying to get in this rustler's head.

Why take tests when she had only slowed him 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.

A little day old.

Why take tests?

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, 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.

Hey, what's wrong?

You exhausted from all those festivities?

Ah, 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 gonna be.

Well, they were cost overruns.

Yeah, I couldn't anticipate the injury to my hand.

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

Well, if giving it 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 just 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 stealing our cattle?

Oh, they got better things to do.

Like what?

Like how I'm after your money.

They're after your ranch.

They're after your time.

This is not a spot.

And I know it.

You must be over there.

You must be over there, huh?

Show me!

Yeah.

Let's go.

Yep.

Come in.

Hey, I'm headed out.

Just wanted to say goodbye.

Okay, thanks, Lucy.

Wow, these drawings look beautiful.

You think so?

Yeah, I 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.

A pastor.

Reverend Joshua Daniels.

Pleasure to make your acquaintance, Lord.

You know what?

I was thinking about that.

Yeah, I like that.

Yeah, I like that.

This fabric moves easily.

It isn't too hot.

What about this fabric with this 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?

Looks great.

I need you to be honest with me.

Sure.

What's up?

No sugar coating.

Roommate to roommate.

Got it.

Emphasis on blood.

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 this 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.

Just 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.

Um, now?

Watch where it lands.

Let it rip.

Let's go.

Better be right about this one.

I am.

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

You know what?

I'm fine.

Okay?

For your sake, better hope there's enough down here.

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 away from me.

Enough.

Enough.

Okay?

You're all bark, no bite.

All I hear is you're like a little dog yapping.

Stop, stop, stop, stop, stop, stop.

What?

Here it is!

You found it!

Look.

It's beautiful, Ruby.

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

How's that for a bite?

Tess, come back here!

Hey!

Tess!

Tess!

You need a hand?

I got him.

Stay down.

Yeah, that was close.

Yeah.

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 think

before 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 my 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?

Well, it's going to have to be, because failure is not an option.

I got Huntsman in a 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.

You both know what your calling is.

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.

Would you like some company?

No, I'm fine.

You go on home.

We've got an early start tomorrow.

Okay.

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

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

I really am.

But I won't stop.

Not till 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 uh soft

stepped is drilled into us better to sneak up on bad guys makes sense speaking of which cut the

leader of the cow 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 francisco was she not planning

to go to the police she didn't know what to do she's young scared a little confused bribing a

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 i'm sorry

i wanted to thank you for standing guard for us last night made us feel safe thanks um just doing

my job it seemed like it was above and beyond well i better get to my nightmare else okay

miss nora i found this on the porch thank you annie

miss nora i found this on the porch

sam

i must say sam trombley i never took you for the kiss and disappear type of man i'm most certainly

not oh really i even came to your door earlier but you're attending to ronnie

oh 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 might have 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 sense 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 it's the community

it's the people who shape us and make us who we are

you always wanted to do the right thing a true inspiration

you