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Previously on When Hope Calls. It's different with you.

You make me want to learn to be better at sharing feelings.

Thank you for trying.

Nothing has devastated you more.

Matter to the heart.

You want to talk about history?

Let's talk about your history.

I found my girl. I found my calling.

I am one lucky man.

I make breakfast for the children, and I love to cook and clean. Dolores, today

is your lucky day. I have sold my half of the Royal Brookfield to Sam.

Yeah, but Sam, I run the hotel. But now you've got a partner. A partner with a

lot of ideas on how to improve this place.

An investor wants me to design a new collection.

Since when did this ranch become a fashion boutique?

You okay?

I'm fine.

Why?

You just seem a little more distracted than usual.

Not saying something.

My investor for the collection arrives today.

From St. Louis?

Actually, she's coming from New York.

Huh.

Why? She wants to go over my collection. I have a whole presentation prepared.

It's a big day.

You could say that.

Guess I'm on my own then.

What about all our ranch hands?

They're bivouacking in the south pasture.

Look, I can handle whatever comes up. You just deal with your fashion.

I really want her to like my work.

What's your name?

Justine Marcelle.

The children are really excited about vocational day.

Well, I'm... Almost done sewing Wally's pants.

Well, why are you hand -sewing them?

Because the machine's broken.

Looks like it's missing a spring.

How did that happen?

My guess?

One of the boys.

Why do you say that?

I can see it in their eyes.

As you know, I've told my fair share of falsehoods.

They'll fess up.

They always do.

Yeah, they're good -hearted.

They just need to let the truth weigh on their conscience.

Morning, partner.

Cool.

Sam, what are you doing here so early?

I made a few changes while you were away in Franklin.

Changes? Like what?

Oh, for one, we're opening an hour earlier.

But I've always opened at the same time.

Well, that was the past. We're under new management.

Sam, our customers are used to the usual times. No one's going to show up.

Morning, Ronnie.

Nice pajamas.

See? We've got customers. The new hours are already drawing people in. Michael

comes here for breakfast every morning. He doesn't count.

Love your new menu.

Quite the deal.

Oh, that's another one. What? New menu?

Mm -hmm.

The gold miner's special?

Mm -hmm. It's very popular. More food for less money. Sam, I was gone for two

days. Two days.

I didn't expect you to change everything. And I've got a lot more

to make this place even better. Like what?

Like maybe no pajamas in the restaurant.

Hi, welcome in.

Stage goes a little late.

Yes, appears so.

Name's Buck.

Justine.

If you don't mind me saying, you don't seem to be from around these parts.

I'm from back east.

Been there.

Been everywhere, really.

Work keeps me on the move.

What's your work?

Making women's dreams come true.

All women?

Well, never met a woman who doesn't like diamonds.

That's probably information that you shouldn't share.

Oh.

The company's given me a weapon for protection.

No one's getting these from me.

You can count on it.

Finally.

When does Art get to work in the pastry shop?

Because I got lucky.

The general store has sweet stew.

You want to trade?

Not a chance.

I get to work at the restaurant.

I'll be serving food.

How did they get those jobs?

Because they keep their hands clean.

I do, too.

Sometimes.

One of the girls going to their jobs.

Dolores is taking them in about a half an hour.

Dolores did a nice job on my pants.

She did.

By hand.

Do any of you know what happened to the sewing machine?

Because if one of you broke it, you should be honored.

I didn't. I promise.

Me neither.

Why are you looking at me?

Just asking.

Miss Nora, I fix things. I don't break them.

Room 3D, up the stairs, two doors to your right.

You?

Ritzy, get up.

Oh, I just picked this up in Franklin.

You see, Sam, one of the many items that I bring to the table is a little thing

called panache.

A certain sense of style that is at the heart of any hotel experience.

What do you think I bring?

Well, in a word, money.

I bring a lot more than that.

Well, sure, Sam, you have your strengths, of course. You know, should

break down, it'll certainly be very convenient to have a handyman at my

disposal.

And listen, while we're on the topic of money, let's talk third story.

Think of the possibilities for expansion.

Are you really prepared to close the hotel for a few months while we add a

story? A few months? At least. It's a full renovation. Besides, if you're

looking to bring in extra revenue, I have the perfect idea.

Oh, yeah?

We rent out the owner's suite.

My suite?

Technically our suite.

Well, surely you can.

As 50 % owner of this establishment, I'm determined to leave my mark.

By making me homeless?

Nora. Michael.

Everything okay?

I just got a telegram.

My old boss, Carter Williams, wired me from the train station in Franklin.

He's arriving in town today.

Carter Williams?

When he was arriving in Judge?

Allegedly. You sound like every defense attorney I've ever been cross -examined

by. Michael.

You're right.

I'm sorry.

He... Said he was questioned by the police, but as of now, no charges have

filed.

Why does he want to talk to you?

I'm not sure, but I'll find out soon, I guess.

Is everything okay with you?

Actually, I wanted to talk to you about something.

Butcher, I need your help.

I got a tip. Johnny Green's at it again.

Stagecoach Robert?

Yeah. I arrested a man in traffic, stolen goods. He told me Green's

hitting another stagecoach today, and I got a pretty good idea where.

I'll grab my horse in the stable.

All right.

Duty calls.

Be careful.

For the last time, under no circumstances are we renting out the

So you're rejecting all of my ideas.

Fine. Next idea you have, I will say yes to.

Okay. Here it goes. We rename the hotel to the Royal Gold Miner.

Absolutely not.

But you just said. Well, forget what I just said. It incorporates both of us.

Hannah.

I'd like to rent a room.

Certainly.

It's for a very special guest who'll be arriving today.

Oh, so you'll be needing a suite.

He means the deluxe suite, if it's for someone very special.

Well, if you move out faster, perhaps we could offer her the extra -large

owner's suite. I don't know. That suite will be available over my dead body.

Didn't mean to take you away from your girlfriend.

She's not my girlfriend.

Whatever you say.

Look, I'm going to say this just one last time.

Really? Just one?

A man who can't properly do his job of falling for the feminine wiles of a

pretty face.

A fancy perfume.

Nora's genuine.

The real deal.

She doesn't wear perfume.

She just naturally smells good.

Seems to me like she's got you wrapped pretty tight.

When I rode up, you had the posture of someone who was about to confess

something. We've been after Johnny Green for some time.

Yeah, we have.

Source a good one?

He's looking at a long sentence.

Looking for some leniency.

He told me the area where Green might be robbing the stagecoach.

And I see what you're doing.

Let's go.

Now, how do you spell the name?

Where is my gift?

That's M -A -R -C -E -L.

Yes. She took a train to Clearwater, and she will be coming the rest of the way

on stagecoach. She should be here any moment.

That stagecoach does sometimes run late, but I will inform her that you pay for

the very best room here at the renowned Royal Brookfield. Thank you.

It's really important she has an enjoyable experience here.

Not to worry. I'm sure her experience will be one she will not soon forget.

Thank you.

Thank you.

You took my book. You took my word.

What was that?

Have you been robbed?

No. You said you had a gun.

I've never actually fired it. I don't like guns. You take it. I don't want it.

Good afternoon, gentlemen.

I'd like a room.

Oh, of course.

Did you arrive on the stagecoach from Clearwater? No, I came in at the train

station in Franklin.

I had a driver bring me up.

Are you the bellman?

Here's my luggage.

Oh, get romance bags, Samuel.

Of course.

Well, my name's Carter Williams.

Carter Williams.

Do you know how I would get a hold of Nora Anderson?

Please, please, please, please don't shoot me.

Calm down.

Yeah, listen to the lady.

Just give me what's in your briefcase and everything behind your door. Here

go. Take it.

Ooh, you watch.

Yeah.

Let's go. It's yours.

Yeah. And what about you?

Oh, here's my handbag.

And the ring?

You can have everything.

But not my ring.

Don't make him mad. You better listen to the coward. You can't have it.

If I give you this ring, what are you going to do to us?

Welcome to Joe's General Store. How may I help you?

Hi, Wally.

Can't get you over there.

Drag a two over there, hold a two in the next aisle, and the candy, which is my

favorite section, is on the counter.

Wow.

Seems like you have quite the helper.

He's certainly been up to the task.

Here you go.

Ah, candy. So that's your secret training technique.

Works like a charm.

So what's going on with your sewing machine?

Uh, it's broken.

Seems to be missing a little spring.

Hmm.

How did the spring go missing?

That is a very good question.

Wasn't me.

Well, it was certainly somebody.

Probably, but not me.

Hmm.

Oh, uh, Nora, some man checked in. He was asking about you.

Carter Williams?

Yeah, yeah, that was his name.

Is everything okay?

Yes, everything's fine.

Thank you for letting me know.

What's wrong, Seth?

Do I look like a bellman?

You mean like a hotel?

Yeah.

Not at all.

Well, they have uniforms and funny little hat.

I certainly don't look like a hotel owner.

Rough day.

Me and Ronnie can't agree on anything. He's rejected all of my ideas on how to

improve the place.

Not surprising. He's been calling all the shots for some time now.

And he's still doing it, even though I own half the hotel now.

I don't envy you.

But to be clear, you own exactly half.

That's right.

Well, then neither of you has power over the other.

Meaning what?

Meaning that you two have to figure out how to come to a decision if you don't

agree.

Nora!

Carter!

I'll be back.

Great. A lot has happened since I left the firm.

You and me both. Yes, I've heard.

Sorry to spring this visit on you, Nora.

I know Zoe has talked to you.

But as I mentioned in my telegram, police have questioned me, but no

have been filed.

Why is that?

Because the allegations are a lie.

Why would Zoe lie?

Because I caught her stealing from me.

Or more accurately, from my client's trust fund account.

So the police aren't going to file any charges against you? They're still

investigating. But as I said, funds are missing from my client's trust fund

account.

Why would Zoe take the money?

Why does anybody steal?

People have their reason.

Greed? Fear?

Desperation? All of it?

I think...

Zoe is having family troubles. Whatever the reason, she begged me not to turn

her in. She promised she would pay me back.

My biggest mistake was believing that she would.

Instead, she came up with these crazy allegations against me.

Ronnie, I've given it some thought, and for our partnership to work, we have to

work together and compromise.

In the spirit of compromise,

I say we keep the name the Royal Brookfield.

It's a fine name.

Well, I'm glad you've come to your senses, partner.

And in that same spirit, I say we keep the gold miner special on the menu. It's

an inspired idea.

You think so?

Absolutely. It'll lure in townsfolk who want what you have.

Thanks, Ronnie. That means a lot.

Obviously, you do know this business.

And that knowledge, Sam, was acquired by living and breathing the hotel

experience. 24 hours a day.

It truly is the only way.

Why would Zoe choose Judge Halverson to implicate in these bribery allegations?

It doesn't make any sense, but desperate people do desperate things.

What do you mean?

I guess that applies to me.

My desperation has led me here.

I've been wanting to ask that.

Why?

Two reasons, really.

Do you remember when I first interviewed you to become an associate at my firm?

I was pretty nervous.

In law school, everyone wanted to work for your firm.

You were legendary. I could sense your anxiety, but I could also see your

intelligence, your work ethic, and most importantly, your integrity.

I wanted to gain your respect.

You've definitely accomplished that.

Reason number one for me being here is I don't want to lose yours.

I came here to look you in the eye to tell you these allegations aren't true.

Reason number two?

I'm hoping you'll write a declaration vouching for my character.

I wouldn't want you to say anything that's not true.

Just a statement of facts. You want me to discredit Zoe?

This doesn't have to be about Zoe at all. I just want the police and the

prosecutors to have your first -hand assessment of my character. That's it.

You never know, your first -hand assessment might tip the balance between

being charged or not.

Here you go, Miss Nora.

Thank you, Steve.

Steve lives with us at the orphanage. Today is vocational day at his school.

Well, he's been great.

But something tells me he has even greater achievements in store for him.

What can I get for you?

I'm not really hungry.

Mr. Stewart says no one can sit at a table without ordering.

Well, then, I should go check on the other children.

Okay.

I will think about what you've asked.

We can meet here around four, and I'll give you your answer.

Thank you for considering it.

Whoa. Hold up.

Look, it's a stagecoach. We're too late.

Get down.

Hold right there.

You're not Johnny Green.

What happened to the people in the stagecoach?

I got him. See if everyone's okay.

All right.

He's mount.

Where's your investor? We waited around, but the stagecoach is running late.

Now you seem distracted.

There's a leak in the roof.

Can you fix it?

That's not the problem. It's the hay. It got wet during the last rain, and wet

hay gets moldy. If I'm not quick to fix it, it's ruined.

I'll help.

This takes priority.

They're gone, Buck. You're okay.

Driver,

you okay?

Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa.

Here, now. One of them.

I'm here to save you, okay?

A little late for that.

How many robbers were there?

Um, two.

One went that way and the other one that way.

They had guns.

Yeah, they usually do.

Okay.

All right, can you take care of the driver for me? I gotta go get the other

Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa.

You're not leaving, are you? I'll be back.

No, no, no, no, no.

Don't go.

Fuck off, fuck.

I think you're in pretty good hands.

All right, another mounting will be here soon, okay?

You okay?

Yeah.

Well, they say you can leave the rodeo, but the rodeo never really leaves you.

What happened?

Just an old accident.

Actually ended my career.

You never talk about your rodeo years.

Well, we got work to do, and I'm sure that you don't want to hear about the

days.

Maybe I do.

I'd just say getting pinned under a ball is not the best idea.

Nora, how you doing?

Fine.

Just checking on Annie.

Oh, she'll be back in a moment. I just sent her to Joe's to check on her

shipment. She's quite the helper.

Sign me up for every vocational day.

Is everything all right?

My old boss, Carter Williams, is in town.

By the one who was bribing a judge?

Allegedly. Allegedly?

He says he wasn't.

But I gotta say, he's pretty convincing.

Do you think your old assistant wasn't telling the truth?

I don't know.

He wants me to write a declaration where I talk about my experiences of him as a

good and honorable man.

You're torn?

I don't know what to believe.

My heart?

Or my head?

Maybe you should go with your gut.

Mind if I join you?

Oh, not at all, partner.

Have a seat.

You know, the more I think about it, the more I realize you do have a wealth of

experience as a hotelier.

Yes, sirree. Which makes a lot of sense, seeing as how you've been living and

breathing the hotel experience since this place opened. Correct again, young

man? So, I've got a lot of catching up to do if I'm going to be a true equal

partner. Well, I wouldn't be so hard on yourself, Sam. I mean, you may never

have the breadth of knowledge that I've been able to accumulate.

No, no, that's not fair to you or me in running this operation.

Well, what are you going to do?

I think I should take a turn at truly immersing myself in this business.

Worthy goal. By taking over the owner's suite.

Sounds like a plan.

It truly is the only way for us to become equal partners.

Okay.

Oh,

yeah.

Johnny got away.

Our bandit isn't talking, but he doesn't have any of the loot on him.

Since he doesn't match the description of Johnny, we can only assume Johnny

Green's still on the loose.

The other guy took my ring. Never mind your ring. What about my diamonds?

We're not putting anyone in the stagecoach with a bandit.

We have the bandit's horse in his seat beside the driver.

Well, I can see you're quite the gentleman.

Have you ever ridden before?

A little bit.

I'll be okay.

I'll ride alongside of you, just to be sure.

How mount is this ship worth?

It's in our job description.

Hey, Jim.

Ray.

I remember going to a rodeo when I was young.

I was amazed at the skill of the cowboys.

Reminded me of my Uncle Ray.

Well, your Uncle Ray was the real Neil.

Do you miss it?

Sometimes.

The thrill of riding a buck in Bronco.

The focus it takes to accomplish that.

Chairs from the crowd.

I wasn't into that side of it that much. It was more about the camaraderie of

the other riders.

So it was like a family.

Until I got injured.

Then what happened?

I was hurt too bad to be of use to anyone.

But one cowpoke.

Said that Ray Lawrence might take a chance on me.

Turns out he was right.

My uncle was a good man.

And he was.

Story time's over.

Nora, punctual as usual. Among the many things you instilled in me.

Hello, Mr. Williams.

Hello, Miss Nora.

Will you be ordering anything this time?

I'll have a tea. I guess that's enough for you to stay.

Thank you, Steve.

How are the other children doing on their vocational day?

Really well.

The people of Brookfield are so welcoming.

Seems like you found a home here.

I have.

Have you thought about the declaration?

I'm going to work on it.

That's great.

I'll have it for you in a couple of hours.

Can I ask you what made you decide to do it?

Our history.

I've always looked up to you.

You were my mentor, and you taught me so much.

I remember one of your favorite Francis Bacon quotes.

If we do not maintain justice, justice will not maintain us. That's right.

And you'd always say integrity was about doing what's right and good, no matter

the consequences.

And how a simple lie could destroy a whole reputation of integrity.

I mean, I don't know how someone with such a strong moral code could lie about

something like that.

Okay, I confess.

I did it.

Did what?

I broke the sewing machine.

I tried to make it work better, but it broke.

I'm so sorry.

You're telling the truth now.

And that's all that matters.

You've been injured too?

My story is not nearly as dramatic as yours.

I shared.

It's a little embarrassing.

Fine.

Okay. I was on a ladder putting up a window display.

I reached a little too far, the ladder gave way, and I landed on my back.

Who knew fashion could be so dangerous?

Mom, it is when you go all in.

Now you surprise me with your leaping abilities.

I surprise myself.

Jim Reynolds.

Justine Marcel.

So where were you headed for the robbery?

Brookfield.

Anybody waiting there for you?

Might they be worried?

There is.

And they might be.

I'm late for an appointment with Hannah Lawrence.

I know that ranch.

You know, time is of the essence. I could escort you straight there.

It'd be a lot quicker than going through town.

You'd do that for me?

Yes, ma 'am.

Excuse me a moment.

Just follow me and we'll take it nice and slow.

Taking Justine to the Lawrence ranch.

Justine? That's her name. She has an appointment.

We need to question her more about the robbery.

We will, but that doesn't mean we can't show her a little consideration after

the day she's had.

Of course.

I'll lead our bandit and his other victims to town.

They'll show consideration for Justine.

Great. Sounds like a plan.

This way.

Oh, Nora.

Nora, how's it going?

Great. I was checking on Ruby, who's working at the feed and feed. Yeah,

whatever, whatever. Anyways, I need your legal advice.

Do I? What is it? I'm having partnership issues, if you know what I mean.

I don't. We're 50 -50 partners in the hotel. We're having issues agreeing on

things. So how does one partner override another partner's bad idea?

Well, if it's any consolation, you wouldn't be the first partners who can't

agree on something.

Well, can't you write up some legal mumbo -jumbo to make the whole problem

away? Well, the two of you have to come to an agreement for resolving disputes.

And once you do, I can put that into writing. We have to come up with

on our own? Yes. Well, so what good's a lawyer for?

To draft language and make sure whatever you agree on is legally binding.

Oh, thanks.

For nothing.

Good luck.

Who's that?

Jeff Dean?

Yes. I'm looking for Hannah Lawrence.

That's me. It's very nice to meet you.

I arrived earlier to pick you up, but I didn't see you. Yes, we had a little

mishap on the stagecoach. I'm sorry to hear that. As you can see, we've had a

rough time here, too.

I'm going to assume it wasn't as rough as mine.

Anyway, I got here as soon as I could.

Our meeting.

Of course.

I'm really sorry, Justine, but I can't do it right now. I'm afraid our meeting

will have to wait until tomorrow. I've got an urgent matter to take care of.

I see.

I rented a room for you at the hotel in town. I can pick you up tomorrow at 9 a

.m. sharp and bring you here.

Okay.

I will see you then.

Thank you.

I appreciate you waiting for me, but you could have just pointed me towards the

direction of town.

Didn't want you getting lost.

Plus, that horse you're on belongs to a bandit.

It's my job to keep an eye on it.

We want you to be derelict in your duty.

Nope, wouldn't want that.

I'd keep an eye on you, too.

I mean, while you're on that horse.

Of course.

Nice.

Hey, Joe.

Hey, Sam.

Looks like you found some help.

You're the natural.

Hey, Sam.

Hey. I need a tub of lard for the restaurant, please.

I'll get it.

Hey. You okay? What's up?

Ah, yeah.

Me and Ronnie can't agree on a few things.

Oh, what is it?

Mostly who should live in the owner's suite.

Ah. You're not thinking of moving out of my place, are you?

Well, it would help me immerse myself in the hotel business, but Ronnie won't

have it. He's making it all about himself.

Well, where would Ronnie live?

I don't know.

His sister -in -law, Tess, has a spare bedroom.

Or maybe he could take my bunk at your place.

It is Ronnie we're talking about.

That'll be 50 cents, please.

Sure thing, Mr. Storekeeper. Thank you.

Anyway, as 50 -50 partners, we need to figure out a way to make decisions when

we can't agree on something.

Well, I'm sure something will come to you.

There you go.

Sorry.

No.

No, that's okay.

You just gave me a great idea.

Thanks, Wally.

Nora!

Did you catch the stagecoach robbers?

One of them.

The other's still on the loose.

I'm glad you're safe.

Thanks.

Can you come with me to the jail?

Sure.

Why? Someone there wants to see you.

Hello, Nora.

Time I do the right thing.

Zoe was telling the truth.

Why did you do it?

Remember when I lost the Evan Bingham case?

What you didn't know is that I was going through tough times at home.

My wife was threatening to leave me.

I was feeling vulnerable, and I did not want to lose another high -profile case.

I had a trial before Judge Halverson, who knew my predicament.

He approached me about making a donation to a charity he sponsors.

He said I could make the donation directly through him.

I knew it was a bribe.

And I did it anyway.

After that, we just kept that arrangement going.

I would make a donation, and we would win our case.

That was wrong, Carter.

At the time, I could justify it by reasoning that my clients deserved to

But I was only fooling myself.

I made a mistake.

And I'm ready to pay the consequences.

What made you want to do the right thing?

You did.

You reminded me who I was and why I wanted to become a lawyer.

For justice.

This is justice.

Thank you.

Is this just a normal day in the life of a mountain?

Nothing about today seems normal.

So how are you holding up?

I'm really hoping to get that ring back.

Did you get it from a friend?

A fiancé?

It was my grandmother's wedding ring.

So it must hold some real sentimental value.

I really hope to have the love my grandparents once had.

They were so inseparable and devoted.

I'll do everything I can to retrieve it for you.

Be wonderful. You could.

I will need to see you again.

For a witness statement.

I have to be at the Lawrence Ranch at 9 a .m.

Why don't we meet in the hotel before then?

I'll be there.

I'm glad.

It's the last of it.

That's it.

We're done.

It's drying well.

We did it.

Yeah, we did.

You know, you look more like a rancher than a woman of fashion right now.

Thank you.

For what?

Because I know you mean that as a compliment.

Great. There you are.

I have an idea for a way that we can settle any disagreement we might have

moving forward.

Oh, great. Another one of your ideas.

It's fair and impartial.

Anytime we can't agree on something, I say we flip a coin and let the winner

decide.

I have as much right to that owner suite as you do. I say we flip a coin and see

who lives in it.

One of us will talk it, the other will call it.

I'll even let you decide what you want to do. May I see it?

You want me to call it?

You flip, I call.

Okay.

Ready?

Wait a minute.

Okay, go.

Call it in the air.

Heads. No tails.

Which is it?

Heads.

I meant tails.

Sorry, Ronnie.

How you doing?

I said I would work on a declaration for him.

But I never even started it.

Why?

I thought he was guilty.

But I wanted to see if I could get him to admit it.

It worked.

I know I've given you a hard time about your former job.

That was the first time I've ever seen a defense attorney elicit a confession

from a criminal.

You're an amazing woman.

Would you mind if I talked to him one more time?

Can you answer one question for me?

Okay.

Was I a good lawyer?

Or was it all a lie?

You were the best.

Know why?

You always wanted to do the right thing.

The true inspiration.

Never doubt how special you are.

Thank you

Okay,

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You're right about Brookfield.

There's no place like it.

I had a profound feeling that I wasn't alone.

God was with me. When Hope Calls, every Sunday night at 8.