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Previously on When
Calls the Heart.

I think it's a wolf.

There's a dichotomous key for
large mammals in the library.

We'll just have to find a way to
take the paw print home with us.

I bought those hazelnuts
with a gold coin.

You should tell Bill.

Lucas is too busy listening to
Edwin to remember his promises.

Or his friends,
for that matter.

Do you want to dance?

When I first came
to Hope Valley,

wolves terrified me.

But now Allie's
fascination with them

has reminded me of what
called me to teaching

in the first place.

The chance not just
to guide young minds,

but to learn alongside
my students.

I find my mind exploding
with new ideas

that I can't wait
to share and explore.

And if I'm proposing that my
students learn to test ideas,

I should practice
what I preach.

Because when we let
our curiosity lead the way,

we discover the world
and ourselves.

It's brilliant.

Not too abstract?

No, I mean, if you made me
understand it, they're bound to.

Although I was distracted
a little bit.

Really? Which part?

Um...

This part... right here.

Mm. This part?

Yeah.

The entire town knows
we've been trying to find out

who spent this coin
at the mercantile.

Why didn't you come forward?

I came to you.

Yeah. Why did you wait?

Okay, I was embarrassed.

Why? Because of your involvement
with the Garrison Gang?

The Garrison Gang?
How would I know them?

Well, if not from them,
how did you get the coin?

I won it in a poker game.

A poker game where someone
just happens to be using

rare stolen gold coins.

No one said anything
about stolen!

Where was this poker game?

In the back room of a hotel
in Union City.

Then why there
and not the saloon?

The saloons keep kicking me out.

They say I'm cheating,
but it's not my fault

it's obvious how
many aces are left.

Jed, are you a card sharp?

Huh?

Are you counting cards?

Oh.

Well, you're way too smart
to play poker for the money.

And that's why saloons
keep kicking you out.

Although I do feel a bit better

having lost to him
over the years.

Bill, can we get
back to the point?

Who did you get
the gold coin from?

His name is Toddy Davis.

He's some kind of estates
dealer out of Union City.

Hm.

We have a name.

*

Come in.

Hey.

Hi.

I made you something
for the big day.

Oh.

It's a cheese sandwich
with the chutney that you love.

That was very thoughtful.

Mm.

You, uh... you want
some help with this?

Yes, please.

You should come by
for dinner later.

I'll tell you how it all goes.

That sounds great.
Although it will just be me.

Allie has plans.

Mm. That's nice.

Or not?

What do you think
of this Wyatt kid?

I wouldn't say he was
my favorite student.

See? So can I tell her
that she can't see him?

Uh, sure you can,

if you want to make him
completely irresistible.

I'm out of my depth
on this one.

Can you talk to her for me.

No, Nathan, I am her teacher.
I don't think it's my place.

So I guess we have
to stand by

and watch her get her
heart broken, then.

I've never known anyone
who was warned away

from following their heart.

You ready, Mama?

I sure am.
Here we go.

All right, you two,
let's go follow your hearts.

Rosemary. Good morning.

I'd like to have this published.

So you made a decision about
shared use of the parkland?

I have.

How bad will it be?

Well, I have to say

you lay out your reasoning
quite well.

It helps me understand
your perspective.

Thank you.

What do you think about Lee?

You miss him?

Then you should talk to him.

And not through a press release.

I'd like to tell all of you

about a new approach to
our studies I'd like to try.

We'll be spending more time
outdoors looking at nature.

I like the sound of that.

I hoped you might.

In a way, Allie has
already been using

project-based learning
for her wolf project.

She's been making charts

to calculate the
average population.

Calculate.

What subject does
that sound like?

Math.

Absolutely.

Now how about
these illustrations?

What subject could that be?

Art.

Yes. And how about
reading and writing?

How can we connect those two
subjects to the wolf project?

We can read fairy tales.
There's always a wolf.

I really like
that idea.

And then we can even
write our own fairy tales.

Maybe from
the wolf's point of view.

So while we're working on our
study projects in the parkland,

I want to look for ways
to connect to math,

science and history
and literature.

So we get to climb trees
for school.

Not exactly.

It still works, it's
just more connected.

Now, who is in favor of
project-based learning

in our new outdoor classroom?

When can we start, Mama?

We'll start right away.

Headquarters confirmed that
the coin found in the mercantile

came from the Great Rocky
Mountain train robbery.

Hot dog!

Only the biggest
unsolved train robbery

in North American history.

Now question is, where's
the rest of the loot, hm?

Exactly.

Oh, Nathan. Very impressive.

So we have two clues.

The coin and a name,
Toddy Davis.

So we find Toddy,
find the treasure,

catch the Garrisons.
-Mmhmm.

That's the idea.

And we're keeping this
out of the press for now.

Full moratorium.
My lips are sealed.

The Mounties have been trying
to link the Garrison Gang

to this train robbery
for over 14 years.

Toddy Davis may be the link
we've been looking for,

so we've got to tread lightly.

Which is why I think we meet him
on his level.

We go undercover.

See what we can get him to say.

Very cloak-and-dagger,
I love it.

-You got a plan?
-Oh.

We know Toddy's weakness
is poker.

So headquarters is working
on an invitation

to the high-rollers game
at the Union Club.

Perfect.

Given my stage experience,
I'm the obvious choice.

Perhaps I'll do an accent. Mm.

Don't be ridiculous.

A game like this
can be dangerous.

Clearly, I'll be
the one who goes.

Actually, I was thinking
I would go.

You?

You're a terrible poker player.

I can play poker... fine.

And it doesn't matter,

because I'll be playing
to lose on purpose anyway.

Oh.

Yeah.

Well, I guess I can see
how a player like Toddy

would take him for a ride.

He'll blend in.

He's got the type of face
no one really notices.

Mm generic.

I'm sitting right here.

It's a long game, so
don't spook him early.

He's got to be believable
as a high-stakes gambler.

This is going
to take a lot of work.

Wardrobe, attitude,
a whole new persona.

You look like you could use
a lift.

Oh. Thank you so much.

What brings you to Hope Valley?

Oh, just looking for
a new start.

Suppose that's what
I'm after, too.

Hop in.

Bye. Have a good day.

These woods look like
the ones

my dad and I went camping in.

Oh, wow.

Bye.

That's a pretty
mountain range.

Jack.

Don't you want to
go play outside?

Everybody laughed when
I called you mama.

Did that make you
feel embarrassed?

Well, I don't think anyone
was laughing at you.

It was only funny

because we're used
to calling her Mrs. Thornton.

From now on, I'm going
to call you Mrs. Thornton.

Okay, but only at school.

At home I'm still mama.

Deal.

Deal.

Hi, Mrs. Thornton.

Is now a good time?

Hi, Oliver. Yes, come on in.

Jack, why don't you go
outside and play

for a few minutes while
I work with Oliver?

Yes, Mrs. Thornton.

I'll come too.

Here's my math homework.

Thank you, Oliver.

Uh. This afternoon, why don't
we take a look at some geometry.

Hi.

What's the map for?

I'm tracking the return of
the Gray Wolf to Hope Valley.

We studied mapping
in Mountie training.

If you ever want help.

Well, if it's all right
with Mrs. Thornton.

Sounds fine.

Might be a good way to cover
some of these math concepts.

It's called
project-based learning.

Here is where
we found the wolf.

Right in...

I'm sorry.

I need three
Earl Grey to table 9,

and I'll be right with you,
Fiona, just--

Fiona!

It's so good to see you.

Oh.

What are you doing here?
Did you just get in?

Just this minute.

I can't believe it.

How long are you
going to be in town?

Fiona?

Oh.

You're back. I'm so glad.

It's so good to see you.

Well, look at this young man.

Hi, Miss Miller.

Oh, this is Ava.

She was walking
from the station,

and can you believe it,
someone stole all her things.

Oh, my goodness.
I'm so sorry.

It's funny.

The same thing happened
to me when I first arrived.

Hm.

She's also an heiress.

Well, that sounds just
like you, Elizabeth.

I suppose it does.

Oh, wait, are you
Elizabeth Thornton?

I am. How did you know?

I read your book.

A Single Mother on the Frontier.

That's actually why
I wanted to come here.

Oh.

Oh.

And she even wants to be a
school teacher, just like you.

Isn't that something?

Well, that's wonderful.
Where did you come from?

Baltimore.

It's been a long journey.

You must be exhausted.

Well, let's get you
something to eat.

Oh, um, this is
really embarrassing.

All of my money was actually
in one of my trunks.

Oh, don't you worry.
We'll take care of you.

Yes. Of course.

It's on the house.

Well, in that case,

I will have ribeye steak
with a baked potato.

And the shrimp cocktail.

And an apple pie à la mode
for dessert.

Oh, and a grilled cheese.

Sounds like they stole
everything but her appetite.

One of these jackets will work.

Shoes. Bow tie.

Well... Oh, and I almost forgot.

It belonged to Lee's
grandfather.

He was quite the man about town,
apparently back in his day.

It's a lapel pin.

Well, I thought
I'm supposed to blend in.

There'll be high rollers
at this game.

An undercover operation
requires deception.

You can see the first one
we have to deceive is you.

Let's see your walk.

No.

What? That's how I walk.

He walks like a cop.

Have a seat.

A gambler lays back.

He knows that Lady Luck
is a fickle mistress.

You have to let her
come to you.

And he never chases after her.
-Hm.

He always knows
when to walk away.

That's when he knows he's
got them.

All right.

Nathan, I've seen enough.

Sit down.

I think he needs a character.

Yeah, yeah.

Danny DeMarco.

A rare coin dealer
from Capital City.

Originally Nevada City.

Your family struck it rich
in the Gold Rush,

but lost it all in the flood
of 1910.

This is what gives you
your devil-may-care.

You know you're winning today,

but tomorrow it could
all go away like that.

Oh, I like it.

Fiona?

Governor.

Oh my goodness.
When did you get in?

Just this morning.

Well, look at you.

Political rabble rousing has put
some color in your cheeks.

Fiona.

I knew I had another case
of sarsaparilla

down there somewhere.

Lucas.

Lee.

I thought you'd be up in Capital
City with all the muckety-mucks.

Oh, we're happy
to have him here.

Well, not here in the saloon,

because he's
not using his office.

That's not because
there's a problem or tension.

What is this?

I came here to tell you.

Really?

So no discussion.

Just announcing in the paper
like a royal decree.

Is that it?

What's going on?

Please don't ask.

No, no.

He is allowing cattle to run
wild in a national park.

That's what's going on.

-Gentlemen.
-Oh.

We're here to welcome Fiona.

Apologies, Joseph.

Fiona, it's wonderful
to have you back.

Unfortunately, I have some work
to do.

If you'll excuse me.

And I would love to catch up.

You can find me anytime
at the café.

Gentlemen.

It's been this way for weeks.

Weeks? Over cows and a park?

Over pride, mostly.

Well, you got to do something.

Does no one here meddle anymore?

You know...

there may be a way for us to
get our strays back in the fold.

Look at that.

You've got the pastor's
blessing.

What are you thinking?

It's so kind of you to buy me
new clothes.

I promise to pay you back
as soon as my parents

return from the Alps.

Happy to help.

And if you like, you can
stop by my class tomorrow.

We're doing something special
over by the pond.

Oh, fun. I'd love to.

Hello, ladies.

Hi.

Constable Grant,
this is Ava Riella,

just arrived from Baltimore.

In fact, maybe you could help.

All of her trunks were stolen
from the train station.

Stolen?
That's... that's unfortunate.

Oh, it's my fault.
Always distracted.

You should fill out a report.

Come by the office, we can
take down a description.

If it's not too much trouble.

No.

Well, Toodaloo.

I'd better go settle
into my room.

-Bye.
-Bye.

Isn't that wild?

Her trunks were stolen
just like mine.

And she came here
because she read my book.

-It's quite a coincidence.
-Hm.

I want to help her the way
Abigail helped me.

Well, it's because
you're very kind.

I wanted to ask you a favor.

I'm heading out of town
tomorrow night on an assignment.

Is it dangerous?

Nothing you have to worry about.

May I ask where?

I wish I could tell you.

I was hoping that Allie could
stay with you while I was away.

I'd be happy to have her,

but don't you think she'd rather
stay with Angela?

I think it'd be nice for you
two to spend some time together

outside of school.

So I can talk to her
about Wyatt.

If that comes up naturally.

Now, why don't you tell me
all about your presentation.

I'd say it was rather a success.

I'm excited to see her.

Fiona!

You should have told us
you were coming.

You have no idea how good it is
to see you both.

We want to hear everything?

Let's sit down.

So I shared all of your letters,
of course.

But we want to hear everything
from you.

Well, um, it was exciting
and thrilling,

but so exhausting.

Well, it must be tiring changing
the world.

It certainly requires
a lot of sacrifice.

I guess that's why

it's mostly wealthy women
leading the charge.

So I have a few ideas.

Tell us.

Well, Mr. Weaver offered
to split the profits

if I sell the salon for him,

and then I can get set up
in San Francisco.

So you're not staying.

I want to be somewhere where
I can make a difference.

And... I can finally be one
of those married ladies

funding voting drives
and lobbying politicians.

But that means that you would
have to--

You know, that fella
that keeps proposing.

Mm.

He wrote me a few weeks ago
and he asked again.

So I've decided
I'm going to say yes.

But that is that what you want?

Fiona, you've already said no
to him twice.

Well... it seems like
it's time to make a change.

For a lot of reasons,
and this way I can do more.

And he's a good man.

Well, then congratulations.

Oh, is that coffee?

Yes, ma'am.

Great.

I guess you don't need sugar
because, uh...

well, you're already
plenty sweet.

Please. Just cream.

Hey, I heard you came
in from Baltimore.

I'd love to go there.

Maybe you can tell me
about it sometime.

You know, there's really
not that much to tell.

Hi.

I don't know if you remember me.

Oh, of course.
Miss Thatcher, right?

You're my favorite teacher.

Oh, well, actually,
it's Mrs. Thornton now.

It's good to see you, Earl.

Well, this is funny.
I go by Wyatt now.

Of course.

We didn't get to say hi
at Allie's birthday party,

but I saw you two
dancing together.

Sure. Hey, gave me a chance
to practice my moves.

You know, they have this
ballroom that just opened

over in Union City.

Folks go down there
and they have a time.

I'll bet.

Well, I know that Allie
really enjoyed herself.

Oh, yeah. I was glad
I could help out.

I should...

Hi, Mrs. Thornton.

Ava, are you excited
for our big field trip?

Oh, as I'll ever be.

Are you sure you don't
want to change?

The pond can get a bit marshy.

No. It's fine.

It's just a little pond.

I don't remember you mentioning
the stream before.

I thought you ordered the fish
from Cape Fullerton.

Well, that was until
I discovered the stream.

But, of course, if the ranchers
ruined it

with the cattle, you know.

Well, I'll give Lee this much.
This is a very special place.

Yes, it is.

You know what else is special?

Friendship.

Oh.

Fishing. Really?

Trailblazing. Really?

Did you put him up to this?

Did I?

Absolutely not.
Did you?

No, of course I didn't.

Gentlemen, if I may.

As your pastor, it's been
my observation that you two

have strayed from
the path in this disagreement.

And the best, and probably
the only way back for you two

is together.
Come on now.

Good luck.

Hey, Mike.

-Okay.
-Joseph.

Mike, come back here!

Guys! Come on.

Perfect.

Now, as we're walking,
I want you all to notice

how the landscape
might look different.

If you were a wolf or
a deer or a squirrel.

What might you notice?

Pretty much the only thing
I noticed in school were boys.

Didn't Mrs. Thornton say
you want to be a teacher?

Well, yes, but mostly
just to make it less boring.

I don't actually
find this boring.

Ladies, animals should be quiet.

Ooh! Everyone gather round.

Take a look.

Do you see how these fern
fiddleheads are shaped?

The ancient Greeks
came up with a formula

for all sorts
of spirals in nature.

It's called The Golden Ratio.

Now, what I want
all of you to do

is look for your own patterns.

Count all of the stocks
and all of the leaves.

Off you go.

Is this math?

It sure is.

Oh. What would
you like me to do?

Oh, uh, why don't you work
with the little ones.

Okay, great. Sure.

Oh.

No, no, no, no!

Mrs. Thornton...

Ms. Riella is standing
in poison oak.

Oh, dear.

That's another pattern
to watch out for.

Leaves of three, leave them be.

I probably should have
started with that one.

Don't touch!

Walk out of there
very carefully.

And please don't
touch anything.

Did we bring any cream?

Sadly, no.

Emily, would you please lead

Miss Riella over to
the doctor's office?

So much for adventure.

Nathan.

Oh, hey.

What's going on?

Uh.

I wish I could tell you.

Well, you look very handsome.

Really?

Mmhmm.

Because I'm supposed to look
like I can blend in.

Fat chance of that.

Plenty of time
for moon-eyes later.

Mountie business. Let's go.

Be safe.

How's the patient?

She'll be just fine as long
as she manages not to scratch.

I guess I wasn't dressed
for the outdoors.

I'll grab you some more lotion
to take home.

Thank you.

Ava.

You don't have to.

It was silly of me to come here
thinking I could live the life

you wrote about in a book.

People come to Hope Valley
for all sorts of reasons.

But if you came here to start
again, to try something new,

it's a good place,
full of good people.

-Just like in the book.
-Mmhmm.

But real.

Yes.

And if there's ever anything
you want to talk about--

Just...

Thank you...

for your kindness.

Wow.

A bunch of kids stayed
after school to keep working.

I think your new curriculum
is a big hit.

I'm glad to hear it.

See you tonight.

Yes.

Oh. Do you mind picking up
Little Jack

from Talia's on
the way to dinner?

My dad didn't tell you?

I'm going to meet some friends
at the soda shop.

Oh. Of course.

But I can bring little Jack
home first, if you'd like.

No. It's fine.
You go have fun.

Thanks.

Allie.

Can I talk to you
about something?

Sure.

It's Wyatt.

What about him?

Well, I think that
you like him, and...

and I know that
he likes you, too.

But sometimes people like
each other in different ways.

You've been talking
to my dad, haven't you?

No. Well, yes, but--

Wyatt's really nice.

And I don't know what
my dad has against him, but...

now he's turning
you against him, too.

No, Allie, I really like Wyatt,
I do.

Can we talk about this later?

We're going to have to call.

Oh.

I got a pocket full of spades.

Lucky streak, man.

Oh, bring it in.

There you go, sweetheart.

Deal me in.

Oh!
Come on.

Of all the low down...

dirty tricks.

I don't have time for this.

I've got a stack
of fiscal reports

I'm supposed to be
signing off on.

Don't forget
national parks to ruin.

Look around you, would you.
Does this look ruined?

Well, come on, Lucas,
you know full well

they're only going
to expand their herds

and trample natural growth.

You're going
to pollute the streams.

This park will be a shadow
of what it is now.

You're free to disagree
with me, but...

I don't understand
why you're this angry.

Really?

Oh.

Are you okay?

Thanks.

You're welcome.

Look.

The truth is, I...

I was hurt.

There you go.
I said it, I was hurt.

The way you let
Edwin sideline me.

And the shrinking of
the national park.

And Robber Barons National Park.

It left me in the lurch, too,
you know,

running out on me
the way you did.

How do you think that looked
to the press

and my opponents?

It's not easy making
everybody happy, but, uh,

maybe I'm not doing a good
enough job with my friends.

Yeah, maybe me too.

It's a cow.

Mmhmm.

I think we're this way.
Come on. Let's go.

You stay there, cow.

Call.

Queens over eights.

Ha, ha, ha, ha, ha!
Bring it in!

Thank you.

Hey, seems lady luck is
on my side tonight Mr...

I'm not here to make friends,
buddy.

Okay.

Buddy.

Hi, Ava.

Uh, you wouldn't happen
to know

how long you'll be staying
with us

because the hotel is really
starting to book up quickly.

Oh, gosh. Mr. Hickam,
you've been so patient.

You know, I still
haven't been able to get
a hold of my parents.

They're traveling in the Alps.

I see.

Maybe I could work to pay
for my room and board.

We sure could use the help.

Do you have any experience
waiting tables?

I'm a fast learner,
and I'm a real good singer.

If you ever want to liven
the place up.

That's fantastic.

Great.

Last night, she bought a round
of drinks for the whole saloon.

And when I say bought,
I do not mean paid for.

Her tab is out of control.

Well, I guess when you're
dealing with an heiress,

you get what you get.

Heiress?

Who is this heiress that
everyone keeps speaking about?

Actually, never mind.
I'm looking for Lee.

I've been looking
for him everywhere.

The mayor?

Last I heard, you were
taking him out to the forest.

That is true.

You're never going to convince
me that cows and conservation

are a good mix.

You're entitled to your opinion,
as am I to mine.

Mm.

What on earth?

Thanks for the walk.

Anytime.

Lee!

Hi, sweetheart.

Oh!

Hey.

Oh, they certainly
sound better.

How did this happen?

We, uh... did a little meddling

in your honor.

Oh, in my honor.

Mmhmm. You see, sometimes
you gotta get lost

so He can lead us back home.

Well, I hear we have
a new visitor in town.

Everyone seems to have met
this Ava Riella

except for me.

Very sweet.

Though a bit lost, I think.

I hear her life story
is similar to your own.

Isn't it odd seeing
yourself in someone.

Have you ever wanted
to go back in time

and give your younger
self advice?

Oh my goodness, Elizabeth,
I think we both know

my younger self wasn't
going to take advice

from anyone, including me.

Oh.

Oh, what is it?

I'm afraid I may have botched
things with Allie.

How so?

She likes a boy.

Ooh, a crush?
No. Oh, unrequited.

Mmhmm.

Oh!

I tried warning her.

Elizabeth.

I know. I felt protective.

I've been in those shoes before.

I knew what was coming,

and I just didn't
want her to get hurt.

All right. What did she say?

Well, she wound up
defending him.

Nothing drives a girl
into the wrong arms faster

than parental disapproval.

I'm not her parent.

It wasn't my place to interfere,

even though Nathan asked me to.

I can see the complications.

But Allie could use a mother

or at least a mother figure
now more than ever.

I don't want to presume.

Well, then, I guess,
you'd have to take

what I suspect would be
your own advice.

Mm.

Take your cues from her.

That is good advice.

Yeah.

Hi.

Finished work?

I'm just on a lunch break.

Got any plans
for the weekend?

Just work mostly.

Oh. I was wondering, maybe...

would you want to go
on a picnic?

I mean, with me.

Um...

you know, I'm not really
much of a picnic guy.

It could just be a walk or--

Uh... listen, Pigtails, uh,
you're a really sweet kid,

but you're not exactly
my speed.

You know what I mean?

Oh.

Yeah. Definitely.

I'll still see you around,
though.

Hey, hey, why don't
you get

a grilled cheese, huh,
on me.

Hi, Allie.

Hi, Jack.

Hi, Allie. I made those
potatoes you like.

Thanks, Mrs. Thornton.

Allie, at home
we call her mom.

Honey Bear, I think that
only applies to you.

Everything all right?

Yeah, fine.

I'm just gonna go
put my bag upstairs.

Thank you.

Sorry about that.

Sometimes I get so focused
on the cards.

Not that it helped me much,
but you, on the other hand.

I have some obligations
to fulfill.

What's her name?

Trudy.

The most gorgeous gal
you're ever gonna meet.

Well, you haven't met
my gal yet, Diane.

That's better luck
than the cards, right?

Toddy Davis.

Danny DeMarco.

Nice line of work you're in
to afford the table.

Got to say, dealing in
estates and whatnot

there's a good line of work.

I'm in collectibles myself.
Rare stamps, the odd coin.

What can I say, the 20s
have been good to me.

That's some lapel pin
you got there.

You know, if you, uh, if you
ever want to part with it.

No, no, no, no.

This is an old family heirloom.

Now, that watch of yours,
though,

that's a collector's item,
if I'm not mistaken, right?

Takes one to know one, hey.

Mmhmm.

Well, I better get out of here
before I lose any more money.

You know, I'm, uh,

I'm going to be in Europe
for a bit but,

look me up.

Maybe we can do business.

Thanks, friend.

Just might do that.

Want some company?

It's getting chilly.
I brought you a shawl.

Thanks.

Allie, I want to apologize
for overstepping earlier.

Wyatt is really
none of my business.

Anyway, you were right.

I asked him to go on a picnic,

and he told me
I'm not his speed.

What does that even mean?

Oh, Allie.

I know he liked me
when we were dancing.

Why is he acting like
it didn't happen?

Sometimes young boys,
young people,

they don't know
what they really want

and it can be very confusing.

But the only speed that
really matters is yours.

I know it's going to seem
like I'm just saying this, but

everyone goes through
what you're feeling

from time to time.

I did.

I suppose you're gonna
tell me I'll get over it.

You will.

In time.

But you probably
won't forget it.

And that's a good thing.

Because...

when the right one comes along,
you'll know the difference.

That's what my mom told me.

She always said,
this too shall pass.

My sister Julie
learned to cross-stitch

so she could put that
on a pillow for her.

I hate to admit it,
but she was right.

You know,

if I was little Jack,

I'd call you mama
all the time.

Allie...

you know, you can think
of me however you want.

Thanks, Mrs. Thornton.

What if at home you start
calling me Elizabeth.

Which home? Yours or mine?

Maybe both.

Okay.

Elizabeth.

I really like the sound
of that.

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