1 00:00:03,970 --> 00:00:06,239 Previously on When Calls the Heart... 2 00:00:06,272 --> 00:00:09,642 I rejected your advances and you decided to smear my name. 3 00:00:09,676 --> 00:00:11,411 It’s your word against mine. 4 00:00:11,444 --> 00:00:14,180 I lost my teaching position because of what you wrote. 5 00:00:14,214 --> 00:00:16,282 Merging the towns means our school will fall 6 00:00:16,316 --> 00:00:19,719 under the jurisdiction of the Valley School District. 7 00:00:19,753 --> 00:00:21,855 - It’s from Jacob. - Jacob? 8 00:00:21,888 --> 00:00:24,591 - He's looking forward to... - To what? 9 00:00:24,624 --> 00:00:26,159 My apology. 10 00:00:26,192 --> 00:00:29,129 This is what he does. It just makes me so mad. 11 00:00:31,865 --> 00:00:34,434 I do remember something. I grabbed the gun. 12 00:00:34,467 --> 00:00:36,136 Are we just friends? 13 00:00:36,169 --> 00:00:38,605 Friends don’t look at friends this way. 14 00:00:40,640 --> 00:00:43,343 ♪ Happy birthday to you, ♪ 15 00:00:43,376 --> 00:00:47,247 ♪ happy birthday dear Goldie, ♪ 16 00:00:47,280 --> 00:00:51,151 ♪ happy birthday to you. ♪ 17 00:00:51,184 --> 00:00:53,453 Yay! [clapping] 18 00:00:53,486 --> 00:00:57,857 Ya! There you go! 19 00:00:57,891 --> 00:00:59,759 Can you blow it out? Can you do it? 20 00:00:59,793 --> 00:01:02,495 [both] One, two, three. 21 00:01:02,529 --> 00:01:04,531 [blowing] 22 00:01:04,564 --> 00:01:07,300 We got it! Yay! 23 00:01:07,334 --> 00:01:09,636 Happy birthday, Marigold Elizabeth Coulter. 24 00:01:09,669 --> 00:01:13,740 And you, the birthday girl, get the biggest slice. 25 00:01:13,773 --> 00:01:14,741 I’ll be right back. 26 00:01:14,774 --> 00:01:16,242 Well, not too big, Lee. 27 00:01:16,276 --> 00:01:18,378 - Oh, hush. It’s her birthday. - Not too big. 28 00:01:18,411 --> 00:01:21,648 Jack, would you like to give Goldie her birthday present? 29 00:01:21,681 --> 00:01:24,317 Oh my goodness. Yes, here we go. 30 00:01:24,351 --> 00:01:26,453 Here, you can stand right here, honey. 31 00:01:26,486 --> 00:01:31,157 There you go. Oh, look what you got, honey! 32 00:01:31,191 --> 00:01:36,229 Oh, so sweet. This year, it’s just flown by. 33 00:01:36,262 --> 00:01:36,896 Mmm. 34 00:01:36,930 --> 00:01:38,531 So many firsts. 35 00:01:38,565 --> 00:01:39,632 First tooth. 36 00:01:39,666 --> 00:01:40,900 [Rosemary] First step. 37 00:01:40,934 --> 00:01:42,268 [Elizabeth] First slice of birthday cake. 38 00:01:42,302 --> 00:01:43,770 [Lee] Just relax, it takes time. 39 00:01:43,803 --> 00:01:45,238 [laughs] 40 00:01:45,271 --> 00:01:48,208 And you, tomorrow, first day working 41 00:01:48,241 --> 00:01:50,377 for the Valley School Board. 42 00:01:50,410 --> 00:01:51,378 Mmhmm. 43 00:01:51,411 --> 00:01:52,345 So, tell me how you’re feeling. 44 00:01:52,379 --> 00:01:54,681 I’ve decided to look on the bright side. 45 00:01:54,714 --> 00:01:56,483 After all, it means more resources 46 00:01:56,516 --> 00:01:58,918 and better opportunities for my students. 47 00:01:58,952 --> 00:02:00,687 Well, that’s the spirit. 48 00:02:00,720 --> 00:02:03,890 You’ll just face these hurdles [snaps fingers] easy as pie. 49 00:02:03,923 --> 00:02:05,558 Is there pie, too? 50 00:02:05,592 --> 00:02:06,760 Pie? 51 00:02:06,793 --> 00:02:08,228 [laughing] 52 00:02:08,261 --> 00:02:09,496 Who’s heard of birthday pie? 53 00:02:09,529 --> 00:02:10,830 Oh my goodness, Lee! 54 00:02:10,864 --> 00:02:12,732 Those pieces are enormous! 55 00:02:12,766 --> 00:02:14,534 [Lee] Look Goldie, cake! 56 00:02:23,576 --> 00:02:24,678 Morning. 57 00:02:24,711 --> 00:02:26,279 Hi. 58 00:02:26,312 --> 00:02:28,915 This is good timing. Uh, you mind if I walk with you? 59 00:02:28,948 --> 00:02:30,817 Of course. 60 00:02:30,850 --> 00:02:33,753 I can uh... I can carry your books, too. 61 00:02:33,787 --> 00:02:35,288 Thanks. 62 00:02:37,490 --> 00:02:40,960 Some of these are heavy. What’re you teaching these kids? 63 00:02:40,994 --> 00:02:42,362 I can take them back if you like. 64 00:02:42,395 --> 00:02:44,431 No, it’s alright, I stretched. 65 00:02:44,464 --> 00:02:45,865 Mmhmm. 66 00:02:45,899 --> 00:02:48,535 Jack, that’s uh, that’s quite a large basket you’ve got there. 67 00:02:48,568 --> 00:02:50,203 It’s for daycare. 68 00:02:50,904 --> 00:02:52,372 He’s sharing his toys. 69 00:02:52,405 --> 00:02:53,973 Well, that is very generous of you. 70 00:02:54,007 --> 00:02:55,709 I know. Let’s go. 71 00:02:55,742 --> 00:02:57,410 Ok. 72 00:02:58,545 --> 00:03:01,281 Uh, Allie left earlier with Angela. 73 00:03:01,314 --> 00:03:02,515 She’s a bit worried about 74 00:03:02,549 --> 00:03:04,584 what this merger might mean for the school. 75 00:03:04,617 --> 00:03:08,254 Oh, well according to Lucas it’s just a technicality. 76 00:03:08,288 --> 00:03:10,557 The day-to-day operations will stay the same. 77 00:03:10,590 --> 00:03:12,592 I’m actually meeting with Mr. Wilcox 78 00:03:12,625 --> 00:03:15,295 from the school board to find out more. 79 00:03:15,328 --> 00:03:17,330 Well, I hope Lucas is right. 80 00:03:18,798 --> 00:03:22,936 I mean, I’m sure he is. 81 00:03:22,969 --> 00:03:25,538 Everybody knows that you’re the best. 82 00:03:25,572 --> 00:03:27,374 Thanks. 83 00:03:27,407 --> 00:03:30,543 I don’t know if that’s true but it’s nice to hear. 84 00:03:30,577 --> 00:03:34,547 So uh, do you have any- any plans for lunch? 85 00:03:37,384 --> 00:03:40,286 Uh, that depends on how long this meeting 86 00:03:40,320 --> 00:03:42,856 with Mr. Wilcox takes. 87 00:03:42,889 --> 00:03:44,357 - Right. - Right. 88 00:03:46,059 --> 00:03:49,329 But I could stop by the jail if I’m free. 89 00:03:51,064 --> 00:03:52,799 Sounds good. 90 00:03:58,538 --> 00:04:00,473 So, Mr. Mayor. 91 00:04:00,507 --> 00:04:01,207 Co-Mayor. 92 00:04:01,241 --> 00:04:04,077 What’s on your agenda today? 93 00:04:04,110 --> 00:04:05,779 Honestly, there’s a bunch of stuff I can’t wait 94 00:04:05,812 --> 00:04:06,780 to get started on. 95 00:04:06,813 --> 00:04:08,081 Oh. 96 00:04:08,114 --> 00:04:09,282 I was thinking of putting together a small group 97 00:04:09,315 --> 00:04:11,818 of town leaders, pick their brains, that kind of thing. 98 00:04:11,851 --> 00:04:14,387 Joseph is actually coming by this morning, so that’s good. 99 00:04:14,421 --> 00:04:17,757 Lee, that is brilliant. What were you thinking? 100 00:04:17,791 --> 00:04:18,892 No, wait. 101 00:04:18,925 --> 00:04:21,661 I know, a dinner party at the saloon. 102 00:04:21,695 --> 00:04:26,499 Oh! Champagne, hors d’oeuvres, black tie optional, hm? 103 00:04:26,533 --> 00:04:27,600 Eh... 104 00:04:27,634 --> 00:04:28,535 Alright, alright. 105 00:04:28,568 --> 00:04:30,403 Perhaps something smaller, more intimate, 106 00:04:30,437 --> 00:04:32,939 so people can share their innermost thoughts. 107 00:04:32,972 --> 00:04:34,174 Yeah, yeah, yeah. I like that way better. 108 00:04:34,207 --> 00:04:36,943 Alright, so we'll definitely have to have the Governor there. 109 00:04:36,976 --> 00:04:37,911 We'll have to wait for Lucas to return 110 00:04:37,944 --> 00:04:41,114 from making an appearance in Capital City. 111 00:04:41,147 --> 00:04:45,452 And then, well, there is the matter of... 112 00:04:49,456 --> 00:04:51,057 The matter of what? 113 00:04:51,091 --> 00:04:52,959 Your attire. 114 00:04:52,992 --> 00:04:55,628 My attire? 115 00:04:55,662 --> 00:04:58,998 [laughs] You almost had me. That was funny. 116 00:04:59,032 --> 00:05:00,633 Alright, think nothing more of it, 117 00:05:00,667 --> 00:05:02,869 I’ll pull together some ideas. 118 00:05:04,871 --> 00:05:06,606 Wait, what? You’re serious? 119 00:05:07,574 --> 00:05:08,742 Rosie. 120 00:05:11,444 --> 00:05:13,613 Good morning, Mrs. Thornton. 121 00:05:16,449 --> 00:05:17,884 Thomas Higgins. 122 00:05:19,486 --> 00:05:24,424 I could hardly forget. What are you doing here? 123 00:05:24,457 --> 00:05:27,527 I was expecting Mr. Wilcox from the Valley School Board. 124 00:05:27,560 --> 00:05:29,129 I’m sorry to surprise you, 125 00:05:29,162 --> 00:05:31,931 but I’m now the territorial superintendent, 126 00:05:31,965 --> 00:05:33,967 and when I heard it was your school being affected 127 00:05:34,000 --> 00:05:38,638 by the town merger, well, I came here to handle it myself. 128 00:05:42,175 --> 00:05:44,577 [theme music plays] 129 00:05:44,611 --> 00:05:59,559 ♪ 130 00:05:59,592 --> 00:06:11,404 ♪ 131 00:06:14,774 --> 00:06:17,777 {\an8}Just wanted to go over a few of the formalities with you. 132 00:06:17,811 --> 00:06:19,612 {\an8}I was under the impression a merger wouldn’t affect 133 00:06:19,646 --> 00:06:21,915 {\an8}our school’s independence and practice. 134 00:06:21,948 --> 00:06:23,783 {\an8}Oh, of course, of course. 135 00:06:23,817 --> 00:06:26,920 {\an8}We just need to make sure that you and your school 136 00:06:26,953 --> 00:06:30,056 {\an8}are up to date on the latest teaching theories and protocols. 137 00:06:30,090 --> 00:06:34,794 {\an8}It’s uh, well, something you can think of as guidelines. 138 00:06:34,828 --> 00:06:40,000 {\an8}It’s a board required protocol. Nothing to worry yourself about. 139 00:06:40,033 --> 00:06:41,534 {\an8}I see. 140 00:06:41,568 --> 00:06:43,737 {\an8}Every school is doing it. 141 00:06:45,638 --> 00:06:48,541 {\an8}This says territorial testing standards. 142 00:06:48,575 --> 00:06:50,910 {\an8}Ah, yes. Bureaucratic technical jargon. 143 00:06:50,944 --> 00:06:53,680 {\an8}Nothing to worry yourself about. 144 00:06:53,713 --> 00:06:58,551 {\an8}Perhaps we can meet later, walk you through everything. 145 00:07:00,754 --> 00:07:03,223 {\an8}Today is actually quite busy. 146 00:07:03,256 --> 00:07:06,960 {\an8}Ah, well I’ll let you get ready for your day. 147 00:07:06,993 --> 00:07:08,561 {\an8}I’ll stop by later. 148 00:07:13,133 --> 00:07:14,834 {\an8}[hammering] 149 00:07:14,868 --> 00:07:17,537 {\an8}Hey, guys, what is with all the racket? 150 00:07:17,570 --> 00:07:21,241 {\an8}- Uh, Mike, I think it's... - Oh, yes, ok. 151 00:07:21,274 --> 00:07:22,809 {\an8}No, I see that now. 152 00:07:22,842 --> 00:07:25,078 {\an8}Nice sign though, it looks great. 153 00:07:25,111 --> 00:07:28,581 {\an8}But, down. Just back... ah, never mind. 154 00:07:28,615 --> 00:07:29,983 {\an8}Good luck. Mr. Mayor. 155 00:07:30,016 --> 00:07:32,585 {\an8}Don’t you start now, it’s Lee and you know it. 156 00:07:32,619 --> 00:07:34,220 {\an8}And thank you for the input today, 157 00:07:34,254 --> 00:07:35,855 {\an8}good ideas to think about. 158 00:07:35,889 --> 00:07:38,158 {\an8}And, you know, Rosie and I are throwing a little gathering 159 00:07:38,191 --> 00:07:41,528 {\an8}at the hotel and we’re hoping you and Minnie would join us. 160 00:07:41,561 --> 00:07:42,929 {\an8}We look forward to it. 161 00:07:42,962 --> 00:07:44,197 {\an8}Ok, great. I’ll let you know when I have the details. 162 00:07:44,230 --> 00:07:45,165 {\an8}- Sounds good. - Thanks, Joseph. 163 00:07:45,198 --> 00:07:46,132 {\an8}Alright, boys. 164 00:07:46,166 --> 00:07:47,233 {\an8}See ya. 165 00:07:47,267 --> 00:07:48,268 {\an8}I’ll let Mei know. 166 00:07:48,301 --> 00:07:49,536 {\an8}And Florence. 167 00:07:49,569 --> 00:07:50,737 {\an8}Uh, know about what? 168 00:07:50,770 --> 00:07:52,806 {\an8}- About the gathering. - The gathering. 169 00:07:52,839 --> 00:07:54,708 {\an8}Right, of course. The gathering. 170 00:07:54,741 --> 00:07:56,009 {\an8}Because they’ll have great input. 171 00:07:56,042 --> 00:07:57,711 {\an8}Of course, yes. Let’s do that. 172 00:07:57,744 --> 00:07:59,279 {\an8}I’ll let her know right now. 173 00:07:59,312 --> 00:08:01,648 {\an8}We have a standing breakfast date. 174 00:08:07,320 --> 00:08:11,291 {\an8}Well, this is a nice surprise. 175 00:08:11,324 --> 00:08:14,527 {\an8}And how is the cutest little girl in... 176 00:08:17,797 --> 00:08:18,498 {\an8}what's this? 177 00:08:18,531 --> 00:08:20,100 {\an8}Not Goldie, she’s at daycare. 178 00:08:20,133 --> 00:08:23,136 {\an8}These are all the files I’ve gathered on Clayton Pike. 179 00:08:24,337 --> 00:08:26,873 {\an8}It’ll take you hours to go through these. 180 00:08:26,906 --> 00:08:29,776 {\an8}True, but I’m already a quarter of the way through. 181 00:08:29,809 --> 00:08:31,177 {\an8}Well, hopefully they’ll grant our request 182 00:08:31,211 --> 00:08:32,712 {\an8}for an interview with him. 183 00:08:32,746 --> 00:08:34,614 {\an8}That way we can go directly to the source. 184 00:08:34,647 --> 00:08:36,616 {\an8}I’m sorry to be the bearer of bad news. 185 00:08:36,649 --> 00:08:38,551 {\an8}That doesn’t seem likely. 186 00:08:39,352 --> 00:08:40,887 {\an8}They rejected our request? 187 00:08:40,920 --> 00:08:44,791 {\an8}He’s refusing to talk to anyone, including a judge. 188 00:08:44,824 --> 00:08:46,192 [sighs] 189 00:08:46,226 --> 00:08:47,894 Another brick wall. 190 00:08:47,927 --> 00:08:49,329 It would appear so. 191 00:08:49,362 --> 00:08:51,731 They are becoming all too familiar. 192 00:08:54,067 --> 00:08:56,002 What kind of gathering? 193 00:08:56,036 --> 00:08:57,337 I’m not really sure. 194 00:08:57,370 --> 00:09:00,106 But if the mayor’s holding it then it’s bound to be important. 195 00:09:00,140 --> 00:09:01,141 Hmm. 196 00:09:04,244 --> 00:09:05,679 You go ahead. 197 00:09:07,080 --> 00:09:08,581 Mikey. 198 00:09:09,716 --> 00:09:11,351 Only Maisie ever called me that. 199 00:09:11,384 --> 00:09:13,019 Just forget you ever heard it. 200 00:09:13,053 --> 00:09:14,220 Are you kidding? I love it. 201 00:09:14,254 --> 00:09:16,156 I think it’s so cute. 202 00:09:16,189 --> 00:09:20,393 And I think it’s wonderful that you have all your family around. 203 00:09:20,427 --> 00:09:23,396 People who can share your little secrets. 204 00:09:23,430 --> 00:09:25,699 Some things I wish would stay secret. 205 00:09:30,837 --> 00:09:33,340 I’m sorry, did you really want the last piece? 206 00:09:33,373 --> 00:09:36,643 No, it’s not that. It’s just um... 207 00:09:36,676 --> 00:09:39,779 I’ve been thinking about my family a lot, that’s all. 208 00:09:39,813 --> 00:09:41,848 I wish I could have met your folks. 209 00:09:41,881 --> 00:09:43,216 Me too. 210 00:09:43,249 --> 00:09:45,652 My mother was the most wonderful cook. 211 00:09:45,685 --> 00:09:47,187 I would have loved bringing you home for dinner. 212 00:09:47,220 --> 00:09:49,022 And then she could have told me embarrassing details 213 00:09:49,055 --> 00:09:50,390 about you as a kid. 214 00:09:50,423 --> 00:09:52,726 I am sorry to say there were none. 215 00:09:52,759 --> 00:09:54,294 I’ll just have to ask your brother. 216 00:09:54,327 --> 00:09:56,396 You’re gonna have to find him first. 217 00:09:56,429 --> 00:09:57,630 He’s in the merchant marines. 218 00:09:57,664 --> 00:10:01,935 He’s always at sea or some port half way across the world. 219 00:10:01,968 --> 00:10:03,670 He sends a letter every now and then, 220 00:10:03,703 --> 00:10:06,873 but he loved my mom’s cooking more than anyone. 221 00:10:06,906 --> 00:10:11,011 Her xiao long bao were the best. 222 00:10:11,044 --> 00:10:13,279 Well, maybe you could make them for me. 223 00:10:13,313 --> 00:10:15,048 Oh, I don’t know. 224 00:10:15,081 --> 00:10:17,917 It’s been so long and I was never on her level. 225 00:10:20,720 --> 00:10:26,893 But now... I suppose I have someone to cook for. 226 00:10:26,926 --> 00:10:28,962 I guess I could give it a try. 227 00:10:34,834 --> 00:10:36,770 [Elizabeth] Enjoy your lunch everyone. 228 00:10:40,840 --> 00:10:43,443 I see you’ve let your students out for an early lunch. 229 00:10:43,476 --> 00:10:45,345 Just by a few minutes. 230 00:10:45,378 --> 00:10:46,913 Oh, I was only teasing, 231 00:10:46,946 --> 00:10:48,948 there’s no need to be so sensitive. 232 00:10:48,982 --> 00:10:49,849 I’m not. 233 00:10:49,883 --> 00:10:52,118 Though I suppose it is understandable. 234 00:10:52,152 --> 00:10:56,856 Your nerves are thin after the Governor ending your engagement, 235 00:10:56,890 --> 00:10:58,858 it must have been quite the blow. 236 00:11:00,927 --> 00:11:03,096 I’ve been looking over the guidelines 237 00:11:03,129 --> 00:11:04,798 and I have some concerns-- 238 00:11:04,831 --> 00:11:07,067 We can discuss all that in due time. 239 00:11:07,100 --> 00:11:09,502 Well, I noticed mention of standardized testing and-- 240 00:11:09,536 --> 00:11:11,905 I was really hoping to discuss this all under 241 00:11:11,938 --> 00:11:15,442 more comfortable circumstances. 242 00:11:15,475 --> 00:11:18,111 How about dinner tonight? 243 00:11:20,113 --> 00:11:22,916 I don’t think that would be appropriate, Mr. Higgins. 244 00:11:22,949 --> 00:11:25,318 We can discuss any of this right here. 245 00:11:25,352 --> 00:11:27,220 Appropriate? 246 00:11:27,253 --> 00:11:30,090 I would have thought you put your students’ interests above 247 00:11:30,123 --> 00:11:33,960 what I can only describe as an old grudge. 248 00:11:33,993 --> 00:11:35,995 An old grudge? 249 00:11:36,029 --> 00:11:39,065 Is that really what we’re calling it? 250 00:11:39,099 --> 00:11:42,102 I have some important telephone calls to make. 251 00:11:42,135 --> 00:11:44,938 - Mr. Higgins-- - I’ll be back tomorrow. 252 00:11:44,971 --> 00:11:48,375 Maybe reconsider my offer. 253 00:11:48,408 --> 00:11:49,809 Good day. 254 00:11:58,518 --> 00:12:00,220 Elizabeth! 255 00:12:00,253 --> 00:12:01,888 How’d it go with Mr. Wilcox? 256 00:12:01,921 --> 00:12:05,859 Uh, it wasn’t Mr. Wilcox, it was um, Mr. Higgins. 257 00:12:07,394 --> 00:12:08,528 Is everything ok? 258 00:12:08,561 --> 00:12:11,031 Mmhmm. Just a busy morning. 259 00:12:13,099 --> 00:12:14,167 What about lunch? 260 00:12:14,200 --> 00:12:17,137 I hear Minnie’s got a great fried chicken special. 261 00:12:17,170 --> 00:12:21,141 Uh, Nathan, I would love that but I'm... 262 00:12:21,174 --> 00:12:23,843 I'm sorry, I just don't have time today. 263 00:12:25,211 --> 00:12:28,148 Uh, well then we... we could go another day? 264 00:12:28,181 --> 00:12:30,417 Okay, Great. 265 00:12:30,450 --> 00:12:32,986 Are you sure everything’s ok? 266 00:12:33,019 --> 00:12:34,854 Yes, fine. 267 00:12:44,531 --> 00:12:46,366 [Lucas] What can we do to make you reconsider? 268 00:12:46,399 --> 00:12:49,135 Well, I wish I could but uh, it’s just not in the cards. 269 00:12:49,169 --> 00:12:50,370 Level with us. 270 00:12:50,403 --> 00:12:51,571 What is it that’s holding you back? 271 00:12:51,604 --> 00:12:54,407 Honestly, word around town is that you can’t be trusted 272 00:12:54,441 --> 00:12:56,376 not to just turn around and take all the profits. 273 00:12:56,409 --> 00:12:59,412 There will be a contract and any suggestion that the Governor 274 00:12:59,446 --> 00:13:03,183 may be playing anything but above board is purely slander. 275 00:13:03,216 --> 00:13:05,385 Contracts can be broken, Mr. Gowen. 276 00:13:05,418 --> 00:13:06,853 Especially if you’re the Governor. 277 00:13:06,886 --> 00:13:08,455 That’s not the way I operate, Grayson. 278 00:13:08,488 --> 00:13:10,590 Nor have I ever, and you know that. 279 00:13:10,623 --> 00:13:13,293 Listen, I’d like nothing more than to do business with you 280 00:13:13,326 --> 00:13:16,296 in the future, Governor, but uh, not this time. 281 00:13:23,937 --> 00:13:27,540 You know, I also invited Joseph and Minnie to the salon thing. 282 00:13:27,574 --> 00:13:29,075 Yes, of course. 283 00:13:29,109 --> 00:13:31,111 The pastor and his wife will be there. 284 00:13:31,144 --> 00:13:35,215 They are definitely V.I.H.V.P.’s. 285 00:13:35,248 --> 00:13:36,950 What’s a V.I.H.V.P.? 286 00:13:36,983 --> 00:13:39,085 Very Important Hope Valley People. 287 00:13:39,119 --> 00:13:40,920 Right. 288 00:13:40,954 --> 00:13:43,189 I also invited Michael and Mei. 289 00:13:43,223 --> 00:13:46,226 - Hickam and Mei. - Mm. 290 00:13:46,259 --> 00:13:48,228 I hadn’t really considered them. 291 00:13:48,261 --> 00:13:51,064 Michael runs the hotel and Mei is the town pharmacist. 292 00:13:51,097 --> 00:13:51,998 She’s on the council. 293 00:13:52,032 --> 00:13:53,199 True. 294 00:13:53,233 --> 00:13:55,468 Alright, I will add them to the guest list. 295 00:13:55,502 --> 00:13:57,604 Maybe I should have a look at this guest list. 296 00:13:57,637 --> 00:13:58,938 Hand it over. 297 00:13:58,972 --> 00:14:02,175 [laughs] Yes, there you go. 298 00:14:02,208 --> 00:14:04,044 Jed Campbell? Really? 299 00:14:04,077 --> 00:14:06,212 For his dissenting views on the resort. 300 00:14:06,246 --> 00:14:13,453 Oh! I almost forgot. What do you think about these? 301 00:14:13,486 --> 00:14:14,387 Hmm? 302 00:14:14,421 --> 00:14:16,456 What, for your dress? 303 00:14:16,489 --> 00:14:17,490 For you. 304 00:14:17,524 --> 00:14:18,692 For me? 305 00:14:18,725 --> 00:14:20,427 Yes. 306 00:14:20,460 --> 00:14:22,996 All the dignitaries wear these colors to be taken seriously 307 00:14:23,029 --> 00:14:24,197 in the world. 308 00:14:24,230 --> 00:14:26,299 It’s kinda gloomy, don’t you think? 309 00:14:26,332 --> 00:14:29,302 But they exude confidence. 310 00:14:29,336 --> 00:14:30,937 Just like you do. 311 00:14:30,970 --> 00:14:32,072 Oh yeah? 312 00:14:33,306 --> 00:14:34,207 Thank you. 313 00:14:34,240 --> 00:14:35,275 [clears throat] 314 00:14:35,308 --> 00:14:36,409 Oh, hello. 315 00:14:36,443 --> 00:14:38,311 Oh! Thinking of a new suit? 316 00:14:38,345 --> 00:14:41,114 You would look very distinguished in that one. 317 00:14:41,147 --> 00:14:42,949 They say the office makes the man. 318 00:14:42,982 --> 00:14:45,218 Thank you so much for the invitation to the salon, 319 00:14:45,251 --> 00:14:46,720 Ned and I are very flattered. 320 00:14:46,753 --> 00:14:47,987 Oh, good. I’m glad. 321 00:14:48,021 --> 00:14:50,623 And I’ve also invited Molly because she has a lot of ideas. 322 00:14:50,657 --> 00:14:52,425 Oh. Wonderful! 323 00:14:52,459 --> 00:14:54,127 Yeah. 324 00:14:54,160 --> 00:14:55,261 - We are all ears. - Mmhmm. 325 00:14:55,295 --> 00:14:56,396 That is, Lee-- 326 00:14:56,429 --> 00:14:57,364 I... 327 00:14:57,397 --> 00:14:58,732 - Is all ears. - Yes. 328 00:14:58,765 --> 00:14:59,966 Because he is the mayor. 329 00:15:00,000 --> 00:15:01,167 Where to start? 330 00:15:01,201 --> 00:15:03,169 Not that Hope Valley isn’t idyllic as is, 331 00:15:03,203 --> 00:15:05,038 but there is always room for improvement. 332 00:15:05,071 --> 00:15:08,141 Oh, Ned and I will put a sign on the community bulletin board. 333 00:15:08,174 --> 00:15:10,010 We’ll let everyone know. 334 00:15:10,043 --> 00:15:13,613 Maybe we should just hold off on that one for the time... 335 00:15:13,646 --> 00:15:14,981 time being. 336 00:15:17,417 --> 00:15:21,421 Is it just me or is this kinda snowballing a little bit? 337 00:15:28,294 --> 00:15:29,729 [crumples paper] 338 00:15:33,066 --> 00:15:35,368 Working on your sermon? 339 00:15:35,402 --> 00:15:37,337 Yeah, it’s a tricky one. 340 00:15:42,409 --> 00:15:43,777 “Dear Jacob”. 341 00:15:43,810 --> 00:15:45,679 That’s an interesting way to begin a sermon. 342 00:15:49,749 --> 00:15:51,685 I’m not usually one to struggle to find the right words, 343 00:15:51,718 --> 00:15:57,023 but everything just seems so wrong. 344 00:15:57,057 --> 00:15:58,458 Too angry. 345 00:16:00,326 --> 00:16:01,594 That won’t do. 346 00:16:01,628 --> 00:16:05,598 Not when he’s already asking for an apology. 347 00:16:05,632 --> 00:16:07,667 For the life of me I don’t know what for. 348 00:16:11,104 --> 00:16:13,039 What do you want from Jacob? 349 00:16:17,577 --> 00:16:21,748 I want it to go back to when we were just two kids. 350 00:16:21,781 --> 00:16:23,383 Best of friends. 351 00:16:25,785 --> 00:16:28,355 Life was simple. 352 00:16:28,388 --> 00:16:30,457 We didn’t have much but we had each other. 353 00:16:35,595 --> 00:16:37,664 I don’t know how it all went so wrong. 354 00:16:45,105 --> 00:16:46,406 [knocking] 355 00:16:48,808 --> 00:16:51,111 - Hi, you. - Hi, you. 356 00:16:54,247 --> 00:16:55,815 I saw your light on. 357 00:16:58,818 --> 00:17:04,124 Whatever’s keeping you up, I’m listening. 358 00:17:04,157 --> 00:17:05,625 Thank you. 359 00:17:09,162 --> 00:17:12,298 Thomas Higgins is in town. 360 00:17:12,332 --> 00:17:14,401 He was the school superintendent 361 00:17:14,434 --> 00:17:17,704 who nearly cost me my job a few years ago. 362 00:17:17,737 --> 00:17:21,708 Only now he’s the head of the territorial school board. 363 00:17:21,741 --> 00:17:24,544 Well, what is he doing in town in person? 364 00:17:24,577 --> 00:17:26,479 Surely he has people he could send. 365 00:17:26,513 --> 00:17:29,315 I have a feeling this is about settling old scores. 366 00:17:29,349 --> 00:17:32,552 Because you stopped him from firing you. 367 00:17:32,585 --> 00:17:39,592 I tried to expose him for his inappropriate behavior, 368 00:17:39,626 --> 00:17:42,195 only it was my word against his, so... 369 00:17:44,464 --> 00:17:49,602 Elizabeth, did he proposition you today? 370 00:17:51,504 --> 00:17:54,307 I’m not sure. 371 00:17:54,341 --> 00:17:55,875 I think so. 372 00:17:57,644 --> 00:17:59,579 But this is what he does. 373 00:17:59,612 --> 00:18:01,715 He makes you doubt yourself so much 374 00:18:01,748 --> 00:18:04,718 you’re not sure what actually happened. 375 00:18:04,751 --> 00:18:08,221 You need to tell Nathan. He needs to be arrested. 376 00:18:08,254 --> 00:18:11,224 Arrested for what, Rosemary? 377 00:18:11,257 --> 00:18:13,393 If I involve Nathan 378 00:18:13,426 --> 00:18:15,662 Higgins will find a way to punish not only me 379 00:18:15,695 --> 00:18:18,732 but my students as well. 380 00:18:18,765 --> 00:18:21,434 We can’t let him get away with it. 381 00:18:21,468 --> 00:18:23,536 I just feel so helpless. 382 00:18:23,570 --> 00:18:26,206 You are not helpless. 383 00:18:26,239 --> 00:18:32,746 You are strong, you are brilliant, and resourceful. 384 00:18:32,779 --> 00:18:35,815 And you know how to manage a heel like Thomas Higgins. 385 00:18:43,757 --> 00:18:44,958 - Lee? - Hmm? 386 00:18:44,991 --> 00:18:46,826 I’ve been thinking about what Molly said. 387 00:18:46,860 --> 00:18:48,962 About the office making the man. 388 00:18:48,995 --> 00:18:50,697 Yeah, that threw me, too. 389 00:18:50,730 --> 00:18:55,669 The thing is, I like my man exactly the way he is. 390 00:18:55,702 --> 00:18:57,337 Thank you, sweetheart. 391 00:18:57,370 --> 00:18:59,239 I appreciate that, but you don’t have to worry about me. 392 00:18:59,272 --> 00:19:00,774 I’m good with who I am. 393 00:19:02,776 --> 00:19:04,277 Thank you. 394 00:19:04,310 --> 00:19:05,712 Now, about the mayor’s soiree. 395 00:19:05,745 --> 00:19:09,449 Mmm, about that. No, no, no, just hear me out. 396 00:19:11,551 --> 00:19:14,287 Look, I appreciate all the thought you put into it, 397 00:19:14,320 --> 00:19:16,256 I really do, I just... I... 398 00:19:16,289 --> 00:19:20,226 I know, it doesn’t feel right being so exclusive. 399 00:19:20,260 --> 00:19:21,828 You’re everybody’s mayor. 400 00:19:21,861 --> 00:19:23,363 That’s what I was gonna say. 401 00:19:23,396 --> 00:19:25,432 And anybody should feel free to come up to me 402 00:19:25,465 --> 00:19:27,834 and tell me exactly what’s on their mind at any time. 403 00:19:27,867 --> 00:19:31,771 They are all very important Hope Valley people. 404 00:19:31,805 --> 00:19:33,340 Yes, they are. 405 00:19:33,373 --> 00:19:35,975 And I think I have the perfect way to show them. 406 00:19:36,009 --> 00:19:38,745 Oh. Well, I like the sound of that. Do tell. 407 00:19:39,946 --> 00:19:41,581 [giggles] 408 00:19:44,284 --> 00:19:45,585 Good morning. 409 00:19:46,286 --> 00:19:47,787 Good morning. 410 00:19:47,821 --> 00:19:49,556 You’re here early. 411 00:19:49,589 --> 00:19:51,391 I like to make sure I have everything ready for my students 412 00:19:51,424 --> 00:19:53,259 before they arrive. 413 00:19:53,293 --> 00:19:56,363 Dedicated to your post. I admire that. 414 00:19:59,566 --> 00:20:02,602 What, may I ask, is the assignment this morning? 415 00:20:04,838 --> 00:20:09,542 It’s an art project on family and togetherness. 416 00:20:09,576 --> 00:20:10,777 [scoffs] 417 00:20:10,810 --> 00:20:12,579 This generation. 418 00:20:12,612 --> 00:20:15,749 They’re so sensitive, aren’t they? 419 00:20:15,782 --> 00:20:18,985 I like to think of it as being well-rounded. 420 00:20:19,019 --> 00:20:21,488 What’s life without art, after all? 421 00:20:26,860 --> 00:20:31,297 I take it you are here to discuss the guidelines. 422 00:20:31,331 --> 00:20:37,470 Not necessarily, but if you were to have questions... 423 00:20:37,504 --> 00:20:40,674 Well, there’s certainly some useful direction in here, 424 00:20:40,707 --> 00:20:45,378 but it’s rather prescriptive. Wouldn’t you say? 425 00:20:45,412 --> 00:20:48,581 I wrote it. 426 00:20:48,615 --> 00:20:53,486 Why would I write something I find to be ineffective? 427 00:20:53,520 --> 00:20:56,956 It’s just my students have been very successful 428 00:20:56,990 --> 00:20:59,459 and I believe that’s due to me having the flexibility 429 00:20:59,492 --> 00:21:02,762 that comes with a certain degree of autonomy. 430 00:21:02,796 --> 00:21:05,999 So it’s your stance that you deserve to operate 431 00:21:06,032 --> 00:21:07,934 outside the rules. 432 00:21:07,967 --> 00:21:11,471 No. No, but... 433 00:21:11,504 --> 00:21:14,708 but every child learns differently and I'm not sure 434 00:21:14,741 --> 00:21:19,779 I can address individual needs under your guidelines. 435 00:21:19,813 --> 00:21:22,782 For example, I have a student who learns best 436 00:21:22,816 --> 00:21:24,351 using visual aids. 437 00:21:24,384 --> 00:21:26,686 Perhaps they belong in a remedial classroom. 438 00:21:29,723 --> 00:21:36,429 However, I suppose there’s always room for some compromise. 439 00:21:36,463 --> 00:21:41,468 I scratch your back, you scratch mine, so to speak. 440 00:21:41,501 --> 00:21:44,704 I’m not sure I understand what you’re suggesting. 441 00:21:44,738 --> 00:21:48,975 You’re making this harder than it needs to be, Elizabeth. 442 00:21:49,009 --> 00:21:51,811 I can be flexible if you are. 443 00:21:54,681 --> 00:21:55,682 I... 444 00:21:57,450 --> 00:21:58,084 I don’t-- 445 00:21:58,118 --> 00:21:59,452 - Good morning. 446 00:22:00,086 --> 00:22:01,988 Anna, we’ll just be a moment. 447 00:22:02,022 --> 00:22:03,723 And who might this be? 448 00:22:03,757 --> 00:22:06,459 Good morning, I’m Anna Hayford. 449 00:22:06,493 --> 00:22:08,695 I’m the territorial superintendent of schools. 450 00:22:11,197 --> 00:22:13,466 This is Mr. Higgins, Anna. 451 00:22:13,500 --> 00:22:14,534 It’s nice to meet you. 452 00:22:14,567 --> 00:22:16,803 I’m here on a practicum from teacher’s college. 453 00:22:16,836 --> 00:22:20,140 Oh, well you’ve chosen well. Mrs. Thornton is a fine teacher. 454 00:22:20,173 --> 00:22:21,708 She’s the best. 455 00:22:22,776 --> 00:22:26,813 Well, I’ll leave you to your day. 456 00:22:26,846 --> 00:22:28,715 Consider what I’ve said. 457 00:22:35,555 --> 00:22:39,025 The territorial superintendent? In your classroom? 458 00:22:39,059 --> 00:22:41,528 You must feel important. 459 00:22:41,561 --> 00:22:43,697 Actually, he will be leaving soon, 460 00:22:43,730 --> 00:22:47,100 so then things can get back to normal. 461 00:22:47,133 --> 00:22:50,770 Oh, um, would you mind working with the younger students today? 462 00:22:50,804 --> 00:22:51,871 Of course. 463 00:22:59,646 --> 00:23:00,480 Bill! 464 00:23:00,513 --> 00:23:01,781 [knocking] Bill! 465 00:23:03,817 --> 00:23:05,552 Bill, Bill, Bill! 466 00:23:07,487 --> 00:23:09,055 I found something you are gonna wanna see. 467 00:23:09,089 --> 00:23:10,657 What? 468 00:23:10,690 --> 00:23:12,525 I was looking through Pike’s employment records, 469 00:23:12,559 --> 00:23:13,727 there was nothing, 470 00:23:13,760 --> 00:23:16,129 I was about to give up, but then I found this. 471 00:23:16,162 --> 00:23:17,163 What? 472 00:23:17,197 --> 00:23:18,898 Look. 473 00:23:18,932 --> 00:23:21,001 Five years ago he lost his job at a mine near Yarrow Hills. 474 00:23:21,034 --> 00:23:23,903 He was unemployed for a period of time but then he picked up 475 00:23:23,937 --> 00:23:27,007 four months work on a construction project 476 00:23:27,040 --> 00:23:32,479 near Troutvale. Employer: U.C.H. 477 00:23:32,512 --> 00:23:34,981 Union City Holding Company. Montague. 478 00:23:35,015 --> 00:23:37,150 [claps] It’s the connection we’ve been looking for! 479 00:23:37,183 --> 00:23:38,151 He’s back. 480 00:23:38,184 --> 00:23:39,119 Should we tell him? 481 00:23:39,152 --> 00:23:40,553 No, no, no. 482 00:23:40,587 --> 00:23:42,522 No, let’s wait ’til we know more. 483 00:23:42,555 --> 00:23:44,090 Maybe then he’ll listen. 484 00:23:46,626 --> 00:23:48,128 - Oh, hello Edwin. - Hickam. 485 00:23:48,161 --> 00:23:49,162 Governor. 486 00:23:49,195 --> 00:23:50,697 Welcome back. 487 00:23:50,730 --> 00:23:52,232 You’re Hope Valley office is just as you left it. 488 00:23:52,265 --> 00:23:54,100 Thank you, Mike. I appreciate that. 489 00:23:55,035 --> 00:23:57,771 Mr. Higgins. What an unexpected surprise. 490 00:23:57,804 --> 00:24:00,507 Governor, this is Thomas Higgins, 491 00:24:00,540 --> 00:24:02,742 the superintendent of the territorial school board 492 00:24:02,776 --> 00:24:05,111 and important supporter of yours, might I add. 493 00:24:05,145 --> 00:24:07,213 That’s right, we’ve met at the fundraiser. 494 00:24:07,247 --> 00:24:09,616 Good to see you in such fine health, Governor. 495 00:24:09,649 --> 00:24:10,850 What brings you to Hope Valley? 496 00:24:10,884 --> 00:24:14,187 Oh, I’m here helping Mrs. Thornton with the integration. 497 00:24:14,220 --> 00:24:17,190 I know you’re a busy man but perhaps we could meet later 498 00:24:17,223 --> 00:24:19,859 to discuss educational strategy. 499 00:24:19,893 --> 00:24:21,995 Oh, I’m sure we could find a time. 500 00:24:22,028 --> 00:24:23,063 Certainly, yes. 501 00:24:23,096 --> 00:24:24,831 That’s very kind, sir. 502 00:24:26,132 --> 00:24:27,701 Who’s the stiff? 503 00:24:27,734 --> 00:24:30,136 Superintendent of the schools. 504 00:24:30,170 --> 00:24:31,304 Huh. 505 00:24:31,338 --> 00:24:33,606 They seem chummy. 506 00:24:33,640 --> 00:24:35,041 They certainly do. 507 00:24:37,143 --> 00:24:40,647 Oyster sauce, soya sauce... 508 00:24:40,680 --> 00:24:44,784 uh, none of these are big sellers in Hope Valley. 509 00:24:44,818 --> 00:24:45,852 I figured. 510 00:24:45,885 --> 00:24:48,555 These were hard to find in Chicago let alone here. 511 00:24:48,588 --> 00:24:51,658 Which is why we need to special order them. 512 00:24:53,026 --> 00:24:54,694 How long would that take? 513 00:24:54,728 --> 00:24:57,697 If I call them now they’ll be here in our next shipment. 514 00:24:57,731 --> 00:25:00,100 That’s amazing! Thank you, Florence. 515 00:25:00,133 --> 00:25:04,838 You wouldn’t happen to have a wok, would you? 516 00:25:04,871 --> 00:25:08,708 Funny you should ask, I have one in the back collecting dust. 517 00:25:09,609 --> 00:25:12,212 I knew I should hold on to it. Ha! 518 00:25:39,906 --> 00:25:41,041 Anna? 519 00:25:42,142 --> 00:25:43,743 Is everything alright? 520 00:25:43,777 --> 00:25:45,612 Mrs. Thornton, you won’t believe it. 521 00:25:45,645 --> 00:25:47,313 Mr. Higgins asked me where I’d like to teach 522 00:25:47,347 --> 00:25:49,749 and he told me he’s going to be visiting the college next month 523 00:25:49,783 --> 00:25:52,152 and that he’ll introduce me to some regional recruiters. 524 00:25:52,185 --> 00:25:53,753 Isn’t that wonderful? 525 00:25:53,787 --> 00:25:57,090 That... that... that's very good of him. 526 00:25:57,123 --> 00:25:59,626 Just... be careful. 527 00:25:59,659 --> 00:26:00,860 About what? 528 00:26:06,199 --> 00:26:07,300 I’ll miss you. 529 00:26:07,334 --> 00:26:08,268 I’ll miss you so much, Anna. 530 00:26:08,301 --> 00:26:10,704 And you can come back and visit any time. 531 00:26:10,737 --> 00:26:12,205 Good luck on those exams. 532 00:26:17,077 --> 00:26:19,646 - Mrs. Thornton? - Hm. 533 00:26:19,679 --> 00:26:21,881 Thank you for always being there for me. 534 00:26:23,350 --> 00:26:25,085 Have a safe trip. 535 00:26:46,940 --> 00:26:48,074 Mr. Higgins? 536 00:26:48,108 --> 00:26:50,276 Mrs. Thornton. Join me for a drink. 537 00:26:50,310 --> 00:26:53,680 I saw you speaking with Anna, my student teacher. 538 00:26:53,713 --> 00:26:54,814 No need to be jealous. 539 00:26:54,848 --> 00:26:56,750 I’m not jealous. 540 00:26:56,783 --> 00:26:58,218 Can’t you take a joke? 541 00:26:59,119 --> 00:27:01,688 May I ask what you were saying to her? 542 00:27:01,721 --> 00:27:04,691 I believe that’s between me and Ms. Hayford. 543 00:27:04,724 --> 00:27:09,963 I know the special interest you take in certain students. 544 00:27:09,996 --> 00:27:11,998 What exactly are you implying? 545 00:27:12,032 --> 00:27:13,867 You know what I’m implying. 546 00:27:15,869 --> 00:27:17,404 Leave Anna alone. 547 00:27:22,308 --> 00:27:24,277 Who do you think you are, 548 00:27:24,310 --> 00:27:27,981 banding about such reckless and unfounded accusations? 549 00:27:28,014 --> 00:27:30,717 They aren’t unfounded. 550 00:27:34,788 --> 00:27:37,824 Jack Thornton School. 551 00:27:37,857 --> 00:27:41,728 You know, the school board approves those school names. 552 00:27:41,761 --> 00:27:45,331 Now that you’re no longer independent 553 00:27:45,365 --> 00:27:47,434 it will have to be reconsidered. 554 00:28:13,026 --> 00:28:14,294 Elizabeth. 555 00:28:17,097 --> 00:28:18,798 Are you alright? 556 00:28:24,437 --> 00:28:26,806 What’s the matter? What is it? 557 00:28:26,840 --> 00:28:28,942 [crying] I don’t know what to do. 558 00:28:37,117 --> 00:28:44,090 I was in teacher's college, probably about 20 years old. 559 00:28:44,124 --> 00:28:50,263 At the time, Mr. Higgins was the Director of the college. 560 00:28:50,296 --> 00:28:56,202 He took an interest in me and my career. 561 00:28:56,236 --> 00:28:59,305 I was flattered. 562 00:28:59,339 --> 00:29:01,207 My family was against me becoming a teacher 563 00:29:01,241 --> 00:29:05,545 so it felt like validation. 564 00:29:08,481 --> 00:29:11,918 I thought he thought I was special. 565 00:29:13,219 --> 00:29:15,422 A gifted teacher. 566 00:29:20,293 --> 00:29:25,331 But then things changed. Then... 567 00:29:28,501 --> 00:29:29,969 It’s ok. 568 00:29:31,371 --> 00:29:33,373 Take your time. 569 00:29:38,044 --> 00:29:41,481 He started making advances. 570 00:29:41,514 --> 00:29:45,885 Subtle at first, but then more overt. 571 00:29:49,656 --> 00:29:51,491 What did he do? 572 00:29:55,028 --> 00:29:57,530 He was persistent. 573 00:29:57,564 --> 00:30:05,271 But I told him no, so he made my life miserable. 574 00:30:05,305 --> 00:30:07,440 And now it’s happening again. 575 00:30:07,474 --> 00:30:12,545 He’s threatening my job and my students. 576 00:30:12,579 --> 00:30:14,914 And then I saw him talking to Anna. 577 00:30:15,448 --> 00:30:16,549 Where are you going?! 578 00:30:16,583 --> 00:30:17,584 I’m gonna go set him straight! 579 00:30:17,617 --> 00:30:22,222 No, Nathan, you can’t do that. Not like this. 580 00:30:22,255 --> 00:30:26,893 I can’t prove anything. He makes sure of that. 581 00:30:26,926 --> 00:30:27,927 He has all the power. 582 00:30:27,961 --> 00:30:28,962 He doesn’t. 583 00:30:28,995 --> 00:30:30,330 That’s what he wants you to think, Elizabeth. 584 00:30:30,363 --> 00:30:31,498 Don’t let him. 585 00:30:31,531 --> 00:30:34,434 You know how strong you are. 586 00:30:34,467 --> 00:30:36,603 I’ve never known you to run from a challenge. 587 00:30:42,609 --> 00:30:46,613 You’re right. I have to do something. 588 00:30:48,481 --> 00:30:51,451 I need to make sure he never does this again. 589 00:30:51,484 --> 00:30:57,424 Not to me, not to Anna, not to anyone. 590 00:31:00,193 --> 00:31:02,462 Just tell me what I can do to help. 591 00:31:08,234 --> 00:31:09,536 Mr. Higgins. 592 00:31:09,569 --> 00:31:11,471 Elizabeth Thornton left you a note. 593 00:31:22,382 --> 00:31:23,383 [door opens, closes] 594 00:31:24,150 --> 00:31:26,219 I received your note. 595 00:31:26,252 --> 00:31:28,121 What did you want to see me about? 596 00:31:30,623 --> 00:31:31,658 You mentioned that we could discuss 597 00:31:31,691 --> 00:31:33,693 my school’s future over dinner. 598 00:31:33,727 --> 00:31:34,728 Splendid. 599 00:31:34,761 --> 00:31:36,429 I’ll arrange for a private table at the hotel. 600 00:31:36,463 --> 00:31:38,431 Shall we say 8:00 tonight? 601 00:31:38,465 --> 00:31:40,367 I’m afraid I’m unavailable tonight. 602 00:31:40,400 --> 00:31:45,171 Or any night for that matter. 603 00:31:45,205 --> 00:31:46,539 What is this? 604 00:31:46,573 --> 00:31:49,109 I’m unavailable for dinner with you, Mr. Higgins, 605 00:31:49,142 --> 00:31:52,145 because dinner between a superintendent and a teacher 606 00:31:52,178 --> 00:31:54,514 is at the very least unnecessary. 607 00:31:54,547 --> 00:31:58,284 And given our history, highly inappropriate. 608 00:31:58,318 --> 00:32:00,253 I see. 609 00:32:00,286 --> 00:32:02,522 It’s your moment to embarrass me. 610 00:32:02,555 --> 00:32:05,125 But you’ve only managed to embarrass yourself. 611 00:32:05,158 --> 00:32:08,261 Conjuring up grievances from our relationship over a decade ago. 612 00:32:08,294 --> 00:32:10,063 We never had a relationship. 613 00:32:10,096 --> 00:32:12,432 Unless your idea of a relationship is you offering me 614 00:32:12,465 --> 00:32:15,502 teaching positions in exchange for my company 615 00:32:15,535 --> 00:32:17,137 after school hours. 616 00:32:17,170 --> 00:32:19,773 Which you were too high and mighty to take advantage of. 617 00:32:19,806 --> 00:32:25,045 Believe me, other women have benefited from "being nice". 618 00:32:25,078 --> 00:32:28,415 Because I wasn’t nice you tried to get me fired. 619 00:32:28,448 --> 00:32:30,517 You were willing to let your students suffer 620 00:32:30,550 --> 00:32:32,519 because you refused to learn your place. 621 00:32:32,552 --> 00:32:35,555 My place is certainly not at the dinner table with you. 622 00:32:35,588 --> 00:32:38,491 Well, I ought to have my head examined wasting my time on you. 623 00:32:38,525 --> 00:32:40,026 It may be time for you 624 00:32:40,060 --> 00:32:42,162 to consider another career, Mrs. Thornton. 625 00:32:42,195 --> 00:32:43,029 [door opens] 626 00:32:44,631 --> 00:32:46,399 What? 627 00:32:46,433 --> 00:32:48,101 What is this? 628 00:32:48,134 --> 00:32:51,037 You just confessed to abuse of office in front of a Mountie. 629 00:32:51,071 --> 00:32:52,339 [scoffs] 630 00:32:52,372 --> 00:32:55,041 This is entrapment. How dare you? 631 00:32:55,075 --> 00:32:56,343 If I were you, 632 00:32:56,376 --> 00:32:58,144 I’d choose my next words carefully. 633 00:32:58,178 --> 00:33:01,181 Do you have any idea who you’re talking to, Constable? 634 00:33:01,214 --> 00:33:02,449 I have connections. 635 00:33:02,482 --> 00:33:05,218 By all means, use them. 636 00:33:15,729 --> 00:33:17,831 So Constable Grant tricked you? 637 00:33:17,864 --> 00:33:18,965 That’s right. 638 00:33:18,998 --> 00:33:21,301 I’d like you to put in a word with Mountie command 639 00:33:21,334 --> 00:33:23,069 and have the whole matter dropped. 640 00:33:23,103 --> 00:33:25,105 And you think Mrs. Thornton put him up to it? 641 00:33:25,138 --> 00:33:26,573 Of course. 642 00:33:26,606 --> 00:33:30,343 In retaliation for some imagined slight 643 00:33:30,377 --> 00:33:33,079 she believes I made years ago, 644 00:33:33,113 --> 00:33:38,284 when all I was trying to do was help advance her career. 645 00:33:38,318 --> 00:33:42,489 So Constable Grant and Mrs. Thornton are in cahoots. 646 00:33:42,522 --> 00:33:44,657 The problem is I spoke to Constable Grant 647 00:33:44,691 --> 00:33:48,661 and Mrs. Thornton before you visited the school house. 648 00:33:48,695 --> 00:33:49,496 I uh... 649 00:33:49,529 --> 00:33:51,231 I had the chance to make a few calls. 650 00:33:51,264 --> 00:33:52,632 It seems Elizabeth’s 651 00:33:52,665 --> 00:33:55,802 isn’t the first accusation against you, Mr. Higgins. 652 00:33:55,835 --> 00:33:58,204 So even if you persuaded a judge 653 00:33:58,238 --> 00:34:01,775 that you were the victim of entrapment, the jig is up. 654 00:34:01,808 --> 00:34:03,510 Sir, you don’t honestly believe-- 655 00:34:03,543 --> 00:34:06,112 I believe Elizabeth. 656 00:34:06,146 --> 00:34:08,715 And I believe every woman who has accused you. 657 00:34:13,820 --> 00:34:16,656 If I were you I’d tread carefully, Governor. 658 00:34:16,690 --> 00:34:20,393 I have a great deal of influence in Capital City. 659 00:34:20,427 --> 00:34:22,529 Did I hear correctly, Edwin? 660 00:34:22,562 --> 00:34:24,264 Did Mr. Higgins just utter a threat 661 00:34:24,297 --> 00:34:26,132 against a public official? 662 00:34:26,166 --> 00:34:27,534 I believe he did, sir. 663 00:34:27,567 --> 00:34:28,768 Well, I’ll have Constable Grant 664 00:34:28,802 --> 00:34:31,137 add that to the list of infractions. 665 00:34:31,171 --> 00:34:33,807 You will be facing a trial, Mr. Higgins. 666 00:34:33,840 --> 00:34:36,509 Until then, you’re suspended. 667 00:34:36,543 --> 00:34:38,611 Now get out of my office. 668 00:34:56,296 --> 00:34:59,165 I’d wipe that smug look from your face if I were you. 669 00:35:00,700 --> 00:35:03,670 I realized something today. 670 00:35:03,703 --> 00:35:05,839 You thought because you were powerful 671 00:35:05,872 --> 00:35:09,709 you could take advantage of me and all of those other women. 672 00:35:09,743 --> 00:35:12,178 But really it’s because you’re weak. 673 00:35:14,514 --> 00:35:19,419 I swear on everything I hold dear 674 00:35:19,452 --> 00:35:23,590 you will never have the power to abuse another woman again. 675 00:35:23,623 --> 00:35:25,658 Yes, you better hurry. 676 00:35:25,692 --> 00:35:27,627 You wouldn’t want to miss your train. 677 00:35:55,755 --> 00:35:57,290 [Lee] Got it. 678 00:35:57,323 --> 00:35:58,391 [Molly] And furthermore I’d like you to reconsider 679 00:35:58,425 --> 00:35:59,693 instating noise bylaws. 680 00:35:59,726 --> 00:36:02,395 Noise- 681 00:36:02,429 --> 00:36:03,997 but Molly, don’t we already have noise bylaws? 682 00:36:04,030 --> 00:36:06,466 Well, after 11:00PM, yes. 683 00:36:06,499 --> 00:36:08,902 Uh, ok. So what would you suggest? 684 00:36:08,935 --> 00:36:10,704 8:00PM seems reasonable to me. 685 00:36:10,737 --> 00:36:11,905 8:00PM?! 686 00:36:11,938 --> 00:36:14,574 No noise after 8pm? Ever? 687 00:36:14,607 --> 00:36:17,010 I suppose you think I’m being a fuddy-duddy. 688 00:36:17,043 --> 00:36:19,346 No, it's just that uh... 689 00:36:21,781 --> 00:36:24,884 No, Molly, I don't. There are no bad ideas here. 690 00:36:24,918 --> 00:36:26,419 I will consider it, thank you. 691 00:36:26,453 --> 00:36:27,787 - Thank you, Lee. - Mmhmm. 692 00:36:28,688 --> 00:36:29,856 Next? 693 00:36:30,824 --> 00:36:31,958 How’re you doing? 694 00:36:31,991 --> 00:36:33,293 The mayorship really suits him. 695 00:36:33,326 --> 00:36:35,729 I believe it does. 696 00:36:35,762 --> 00:36:38,365 And this “meet the mayor” day is a stroke of genius. 697 00:36:38,398 --> 00:36:41,634 Every Wednesday at 4:00, rain or shine. 698 00:36:43,737 --> 00:36:46,373 How are you feeling? 699 00:36:46,406 --> 00:36:49,843 - I’ll be ok. - I’m proud of you. 700 00:36:49,876 --> 00:36:52,312 Thank you. 701 00:36:52,345 --> 00:36:53,680 Nathan’s working with the Mounties 702 00:36:53,713 --> 00:36:55,582 to put together a case against Higgins. 703 00:36:55,615 --> 00:36:57,384 Well, you can bet the Valley Voice 704 00:36:57,417 --> 00:37:00,553 will be covering his downfall every step of the way. 705 00:37:26,780 --> 00:37:28,515 Mei, you look... 706 00:37:29,983 --> 00:37:32,318 You do, too. 707 00:37:37,991 --> 00:37:39,325 For you. 708 00:37:39,359 --> 00:37:41,061 Thank you. 709 00:37:41,094 --> 00:37:43,329 Well, have a seat. 710 00:37:50,003 --> 00:37:51,604 It smells incredible. 711 00:37:51,638 --> 00:37:53,606 That would be the ginger and the garlic. 712 00:37:55,608 --> 00:38:01,448 Alright, this is xiao long bao, my mother’s soup dumplings. 713 00:38:01,481 --> 00:38:02,649 They were my favorite. 714 00:38:02,682 --> 00:38:07,754 And this is cu chao mian. Shanghainese pan fried noodles. 715 00:38:09,923 --> 00:38:11,825 You did all this for me? 716 00:38:16,496 --> 00:38:21,768 It was fun making these dishes. I could feel my mom nearby. 717 00:38:26,039 --> 00:38:28,875 Thank you for sharing that with me. 718 00:38:28,908 --> 00:38:30,677 I... 719 00:38:30,710 --> 00:38:31,911 Yes? 720 00:38:33,713 --> 00:38:37,717 Mei, I want to be a part of your life. 721 00:38:37,751 --> 00:38:39,452 Your whole life. 722 00:38:42,889 --> 00:38:44,758 I want that too, Mike. 723 00:39:00,006 --> 00:39:03,443 Well, dig in. 724 00:39:03,476 --> 00:39:07,681 Oh, I won’t be needing this. 725 00:39:11,184 --> 00:39:13,119 [laughs] Mike! 726 00:39:13,153 --> 00:39:15,055 I’ve been practicing. May I? 727 00:39:15,088 --> 00:39:16,723 Yes. 728 00:39:20,126 --> 00:39:23,129 Wow. Very impressive. 729 00:39:23,163 --> 00:39:24,931 Oh, thank you. That means the world to me. 730 00:39:24,964 --> 00:39:26,199 [laughing] 731 00:39:26,232 --> 00:39:28,101 - Do you want some rice? - Yes please. 732 00:39:28,134 --> 00:39:31,771 - Ok. - I want to try everything. 733 00:39:31,805 --> 00:39:32,972 I hope you like it. 734 00:39:36,242 --> 00:39:38,011 [footsteps approaching] 735 00:39:41,614 --> 00:39:43,550 Do you want some company? 736 00:39:53,860 --> 00:39:57,230 I’m sorry I didn’t tell you what was going on sooner. 737 00:39:57,263 --> 00:39:58,765 I should have. 738 00:39:58,798 --> 00:40:03,003 Elizabeth, you have nothing to apologize for. 739 00:40:05,071 --> 00:40:07,941 I can’t imagine what you’ve been going through these past years. 740 00:40:11,211 --> 00:40:14,781 When he first showed up in my classroom 741 00:40:14,814 --> 00:40:17,017 I felt just like that helpless young woman 742 00:40:17,050 --> 00:40:20,153 back in teacher’s college. 743 00:40:20,186 --> 00:40:23,556 Just trapped. 744 00:40:25,725 --> 00:40:29,195 I just wish I had been able to stop him all those years ago. 745 00:40:29,229 --> 00:40:34,067 Hey, this wasn’t your fault. 746 00:40:34,100 --> 00:40:35,869 I know. 747 00:40:35,902 --> 00:40:40,206 Because of you he’s paying for this now. 748 00:40:40,240 --> 00:40:42,509 No school board is ever gonna touch him. 749 00:40:44,744 --> 00:40:46,813 You should be proud of yourself. 750 00:40:50,183 --> 00:40:51,918 I’m proud of you. 751 00:41:00,293 --> 00:41:01,928 Thank you for being there. 752 00:41:05,665 --> 00:41:08,101 Thank you for being here. 753 00:41:09,969 --> 00:41:12,539 There’s nowhere else I’d rather be. 754 00:41:34,961 --> 00:41:49,876 {\an8}* 755 00:41:49,909 --> 00:42:02,989 {\an8}*