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Previously on One Calls the Heart.

I am strongly requesting an immediate transfer to a new post.

Jack, are you jealous?

What if I could reopen the cafe?

It would be a great new start for me.

Hamilton, you haven't done a thing fair and square since you set foot in Coal

Valley. Jack.

You don't have to say anything.

You all should be very proud of these test results.

And as a reward, we are going to be spending some time outside of the

classroom next week. We are going to be studying the scientific field of

entomology. Does anyone know what entomology means?

Entomology is the study of insects.

But for today, class is dismissed.

See you all soon.

Okay, don't forget your lunch pails.

Hi. Come on, hustle.

Afternoon, constable.

Actually, I'm here in an unofficial capacity.

Oh, I see.

I've come to ask for your hand.

Beg your pardon?

Your hand. May I have it?

Mm-hmm.

Miss Elizabeth Thatcher, I would like to invite you to join me for supper this

Saturday night.

The pleasure of your company would be truly appreciated.

Why are you being so formal?

Well, if you remember, my last attempt at inviting you to supper didn't end

well. This time, I want to be perfectly clear that my invitation does not

require you to cook.

I appreciate your lovely invitation.

And I accept.

Okay.

Is that it?

Uh, yeah.

Then may I have my hand back?

I shall assume that this supper does not imply the beginning of a possible

courtship.

You've made it very clear that Mounties do not have wives.

If they wanted you to have a wife, they would have issued you one.

Did I say that?

Yeah.

Several times.

That does sound like something I'd say.

So I will see you Saturday night for supper. Yes, see you Saturday night for

supper.

And Elizabeth, please do consider this an act of courtship.

You must be Jack Thornton.

Yes, I am.

Who might you be, sir?

I'm Constable Patrick O'Reilly.

Now, where's your horse, Constable?

Well, she wanted to make a grand entrance.

Who might she be?

Oh, my goodness!

Oh, my gosh!

Oh, my goodness!

What are you doing here?

Well, you didn't think I was gonna let you have all the fun out in the wild,

wild west, did you?

You came all by yourself?

Daddy got me my own personal mountie as an escort.

Of course. I am much more interested in meeting your man in Red Surge. Oh,

look out for the, um... Oh.

That didn't happen.

You said you wanted to experience the Wild West.

And here I am.

into it with both feet, so to speak.

Hi, I'm Julie Thatcher, Elizabeth's sister.

A pleasure to meet you, ma'am.

Here we go.

Thank you so much, Mrs. Stanton.

Oh, please call me Abigail.

How long did you say you'd be staying?

Don't be alarmed. For Julie, this is hardly a week's worth of clothes.

Well, you never know what outfit an occasion might call for.

I do apologize for not sending advance warning of my visit.

I wanted to surprise Elizabeth.

Something she's been doing since she came out of the womb.

Feet first, no less.

Well, it's no trouble at all. We're happy to have you.

I love your home.

It's so rustic, so quaint.

I think what Julie meant is... It's okay, Elizabeth.

Rustic and quaint work quite well for this town.

So, when are you going to tell me what's really going on?

Pardon me? Between you and that delectable Mountie.

You must mean Jack Thornton? Mm-hmm.

We're just friends.

Stop. I saw the way you were looking at him.

Does he feel the same way about you?

Who says how I'm feeling?

Please. It's as if there's gravity between you, like the Earth pulling on

the moon.

You're being bombastic. There's no gravity.

Fine.

But since when do we keep secrets from each other?

If you must know, he asked me out for dinner this Saturday night and I

accepted. It's his first clear expression of interest.

Oh, I knew it.

This is like something right out of a romance novel.

A beautiful, vulnerable young teacher comes to a farming town.

It's a coal mining town, which is why they call it Coal Valley.

Oh, even better.

Then something is awakened inside of her by a virile man of the law in a red

serge jacket.

Awakened?

to melodrama to obscene. So, where is he taking you?

On a horse-drawn carriage ride?

It should be white, like Cinderella.

This is not a fairy tale. I'm not a princess.

Then to a romantic French bistro for crepes and sweet toffee liqueur?

He's probably taking me to the saloon.

Oh, you mean that dusty old hole you teach in?

It's the thought that counts.

And more importantly, there will be no meddling in my love life, understood?

Me? Meddle? I never meddle.

I don't meddle. I invest emotionally into your well-being.

And when my sister tells me she's in love, of course I want to. Love? I said

nothing of the sort.

Love life is a general term for friendly companionship between the sexes.

Well, if you say so.

Well, thank you very much. You have a lovely day.

Well, Julie, how was your bakewell pudding?

It was most delicious.

My sister wrote me about your baking, and I must say she was right.

Everything's delicious.

Well, I consider that a real compliment.

Best of luck today.

Thank you.

Well, it appears as if I underestimated you, Mrs. Stanton. I didn't think you'd

be able to cobble this together, but you have.

I never underestimate what hard work set to a dream can achieve.

There you go.

If I may, a cup of coffee and something sweet?

Oh, absolutely. Coming right up. Good morning, Jack.

Morning.

I was wondering if I could trouble you for the usual.

Oh, you have no idea how wonderful that sounds.

I actually have a customer who wants the usual.

Oh, by the way, I have everything all ready for Saturday night.

Well, thank you.

I so appreciate your help.

Well, here you go, Mr. Gatlin. Ah, it looks wonderful.

Oh, I can't imagine it could be as sweet as you.

Oh,

that man gets on my nerves.

I can understand that.

There are so many different kinds of insects that we study them in different

subgroups or families.

For example, melatology is the study of bees.

Well, I've read that it can also be called apiology.

Thank you, Julie.

But that's actually a subdiscipline specific to... honeybees.

Oh, well then, my apiologies.

Now then, we are going on something of a treasure hunt next week, with all of

nature's beautiful little creatures being our prize.

We'll be looking under rocks and pulling the bark off of trees. And by we, she

means all of you.

The truth is, your very own Miss Thatcher is terrified of bugs. That's

enough, Julie.

I, too, will be hunting for insects just like the rest of you.

I look forward to seeing that.

She's mortified, I tell you.

So how does someone with your rank and experience end up with this escort

assignment? I volunteered for it.

Why?

Well, I've been working in North Burlington and Elwood Ridge the last 15

years.

The job was everything they promised it would be. Danger, excitement, travel.

Along with the satisfaction of keeping people safe.

And what? You've...

You've had enough?

Never. But after I met Sarah, everything changed.

We got married last year.

She's expecting our first child.

Congratulations, Patrick.

Yeah, I never thought I'd consider settling down, but life has a way of

changing your priorities.

Anyway, I'm getting too old to be chasing bad guys.

It's your turn to round them up and put them in jail.

Tell me everything I need to know about Coal Valley, and you're free to go.

This is for you.

Being reassigned.

Yes.

You do want to go.

It's just... I've sort of settled in here. I made my peace with this place.

I put in for a request so long ago, I'd almost forgotten about it.

Request?

From what I heard, you made a demand.

Well, when I first got here, I won't deny that I wanted to leave.

This place wasn't what I signed up for.

It looks like you have a decision to make.

Oh, it smells so good.

Oh, Abigail must just be experimenting for the cafe.

That must be him. Why am I so nervous?

You're supposed to be.

You never get like this.

Well, I've had more suitors than you.

Jack Thornton, you look... So do you.

Here, I brought this for you.

It's beautiful.

May I?

Please.

Not that way.

Why?

I thought you were taking me to the

saloon. Well, this place seems a little more appropriate.

Welcome to Abigail's Cafe.

Shall we?

How long have you been planning this?

That's the secret

I have to admit, I never would have pegged you for such a romantic.

Well, I had a little alibi.

So, you don't normally woo your other women like this?

I haven't really had the opportunity to woo many women.

You must think me naive.

No.

Sadly, it's true.

The life of a man, he doesn't leave too much time for courting.

Well... I feel somewhat lacking in the area of romance.

I feel that my efforts tonight may pale in comparison to the legions of suitors

you had back home.

Legions?

Far from it, perhaps.

Then I feel really lucky.

Elizabeth, I...

Elizabeth. You dance beautifully.

Thank you.

I'm glad you asked me out tonight.

Me too.

You must tell me everything.

It was the most enchanting evening of my entire life.

It was beyond anything I could ever even dare to dream. It was like something out

of a... Romance novel?

Yes, but I've never read anything quite so romantic.

So, what will the next chapter bring?

I don't know.

But it sure feels like something changed tonight.

Like we're swimming in much different waters.

I'm skinny-tipping at that.

Julie! I was speaking metaphorically, of course.

So what's next?

He wants to take me on a ride to his favorite spot.

He says he has something he wants to discuss with me.

A proposal?

Oh, it's much too early for that.

Isn't it?

Love at first sight often leads to sure courtships.

This is so exciting.

How did it go?

We were having such a nice evening.

I didn't know how to bring it up.

Well, you're going to have to do it soon.

You're expected in Cape Fullerton within the next two weeks.

You could send word that you're not coming, but after the fuss you made to

leave here.

A transfer refusal could be the end of your career.

Hello, Jack.

Can I get you your usual?

No, I'm okay.

I just wanted to come by and thank you for the wonderful dinner last night. It

was my pleasure.

I trust you had a lovely evening?

Very much so.

Can I trust you to be discreet?

Yes, of course. What is it?

No, I haven't told Elizabeth this yet, but...

I've received some news.

I've been granted a new post, a post I've always dreamt of having.

You're leaving Coal Valley?

I have orders I need to fulfill.

I wouldn't be gone permanently, but... But you can't be sure that things will

be the same when you return.

Jack, you've got to tell her.

Oh, just when I thought it was going to be a glorious day.

Has he been bothering you? I could talk to him if you like. Oh, no, I'm quite

capable of rebuking his advances.

And I have an iron skillet that makes a fine weapon if need be.

Jack, what is it?

Nothing.

Please, tell me.

Now, I've done my own inquiry into this mine explosion.

It appears the company may have cut some corners in order to save some money.

Corners that might have led to this disaster.

I don't have any hard proof yet.

According to my research, it should have been prevented with adequate safety

measures.

Are you okay?

It's just that my late husband, Noah, was really locking horns with Henry

Gowan months before the explosion.

He wouldn't tell me why. He didn't want me to worry, but I wonder, could this be

what that was all about?

I'm so sorry if I upset you.

And this is not something that I would normally share so early in my

investigation. But I may need some help.

Anything.

My feet are hurting.

They're freezing.

Can we go back to the classroom now?

You were the one who was so excited to join us on our little insect hunt. Well,

you could have picked a more suitable date for this.

Well, you could have picked a more suitable pair of shoes.

Hello,

Constable Thornton. What happens when you buy this time?

Actually, we're just out on patrol.

What a happy coincidence.

You should just happen upon a Elizabeth's class here in the forest.

Since you're here, Jack, maybe you have some free time to take Julie on a tour

of the surrounding countryside?

I would love to.

However, I have some paperwork back at the office.

Constable O'Reilly is free.

Oh, really?

Because I would just love to see the countryside. I just need to get my

riding boots.

Thank you.

My pleasure.

Julie was right. I'm not here by coincidence.

There is something I still need to talk to you about.

Mr. Archer.

Come and see this slimy bug I found under this rock.

Just give me a moment.

Just a moment, please.

What was it you wanted to discuss?

Okay.

I'll let you get back to your slimy bug.

There's plenty of time for us to talk on our picnic.

Perhaps tomorrow, after class?

I'll pack the food.

Wonderful.

Where are you going?

Into the trees.

I don't think that's a very good idea.

Could be a bear habitat.

And I am not interested in messing with any grizzlies. Thank you very much.

Well, where's your sense of adventure?

I left it back in my last post.

Look, we should be getting back to town anyway.

Just give me one moment.

Stay here.

Nature calls.

Come on.

Whoa boy.

Hold it right there.

Don't shoot!

It's in my saddlebag!

My money!

Lady, I'm not gonna rob you. Just calm down, will ya?

Oh.

Sorry to be so presumptuous.

I'm not accustomed to strange men introducing themselves by pointing a gun

in my face.

You're the one who sunk in here and surprised me.

You're bleeding.

Some men were chasing me.

What men?

Outlaws.

I got away, but my horse threw me, and I got tangled in some barbed wire.

Well, there's a town just a short ride away. I could take you to see the

company doctor.

I'll be fine.

Now, I've read all about you rough-and-tumble cowboys, but you can't

just rub some dirt in that wound and hope it'll mend.

You need medical attention.

Please just leave me be.

No, I can't just let you bleed to death.

Give me some bandages and some alcohol.

Keep it clean.

Looks like you'll need some food as well.

Something for the pain?

Yeah.

Just don't go making this anyone's business in that town, okay?

I need to know I can trust you.

Well, you don't really have a choice now, do you?

Listen, this is for your safety as much as it is mine.

Those outlaws could still be out there, so you just make darn certain you're not

being followed. You understand?

I'll be back tomorrow.

Hey.

What's your name?

It's Julie.

Julie. That's real pretty.

And what might yours be?

Nathaniel.

That's not some kind of aliens.

No, ma'am.

I should go.

So she just left you waiting for nearly an hour that she couldn't find the

appropriate place to do her business.

Clearly you're assigned to the more challenging of the Thatcher sisters.

I tracked and arrested lifelong criminals who were easier to manage than

she was.

So, were you able to talk to Elizabeth about your transfer?

We're going on a picnic after school tomorrow.

So you've made a decision.

Can you tell me anything about what I'm headed into?

Well, we're pursuing several criminals right now.

The most elusive is the Tolliver gang.

Nate Tolliver.

He's the brains.

He's young, but he's managed to outsmart the best of us. I've heard about him.

How many banks has he hit?

Ten or so across this region.

And it's not just banks. It's trains, stagecoaches, anything, really.

He's dangerous, Shaq.

Thinks nothing of pulling a gun.

Well, I look forward to bringing him to justice.

Good evening.

Good evening, Mr. Gallman.

I'm sorry, but we're closed.

Yes, I thought now might be a perfect opportunity to discuss how things went

in our first week.

I don't think it's appropriate that we're here alone.

Well, it's certainly not my intention to cast any kind of aspersion on your

character. We are business partners.

Yes, we are, but these are not business hours.

Well, it's a shame. I think people who do business together should be able to

be friendly.

What if I were to ask you for lunch?

Well, I would very politely, and with as much grace as possible, turn you down.

Well, I would only ask again. I'm not used to taking no for an answer.

Well, then this would be a new experience for you.

One lunch.

I'll have my chef prepare it for us.

We will speak of business, and it will be strictly professional.

Well, I suppose I could be amenable to that.

Very good.

Pick you up noon Thursday?

No. I think I'm quite capable of finding my own way to your office.

As you wish.

I like a woman who knows her mind.

Good evening.

Would you mind raising up your shirt a little?

To expose the wound.

Oh.

Okay. Would you please just get this over with?

I'm sorry.

Don't worry about the pain. Just clean it up as best you can.

I'll have you know I didn't sleep awake last night.

I was thinking of you, too.

I was simply worried for your safety, staying out in this dirty place all by

yourself, hiding from God knows what.

I'm used to being on my own.

This injury obviously wasn't caused by barbed wire.

I'm sorry.

You came in here and you caught me by surprise.

The truth of it is, the less you know about me, the better for both our sakes.

Well, my sister's seeing a Mountie.

Maybe he could track down the men who did this to you. I said this is no one

else's business, especially no Mountie.

Please don't, don't leave.

I can explain.

I think maybe you were right, the less I know.

My brother and his gang, he, um...

They robbed a bank.

I see.

And you're obviously part of that gang?

I never had a choice. It's my older brother.

It weren't for Joe.

We were orphans, and he never quit on me, so I can't quit on him.

But you need to break free from your brother's clutches.

Julie, he's all I got.

But you're right, of course.

I have no interest in living a life of crime. I've stood between my brother and

an innocent man more than once. That's how I got shot.

Saving lives?

You're a good man.

I want to be.

I can come back later if Mr. Gowan is busy. Well, no, ma'am. Mr. Gowan would

be right pleased with your visit.

He's just out, but he should be back soon, ma'am. Just here to wait.

Yes, thank you.

Good morning.

Good morning.

I'm here for our lunch.

I can see why you wanted to bring a camera.

This is an amazing view.

Yes, it is.

They issued one of these for an investigation tool.

But I haven't really had much chance to use it here in Coal Valley.

Till now.

That's not fair.

Why don't we take one of the both of us?

Okay.

Come here.

Smile.

I haven't stopped since our supper.

One, two, three.

Elizabeth, I have to talk to you about something.

If you recall, when I first got to Coal Valley, I was, uh... unhappy with my

posting.

You were furious.

And I put in a transfer request to Kate Fullerton.

You wanted to be where all the action is.

And you were right to be upset.

You were diverted from your dream.

And I couldn't see my purpose here.

Are you saying that's changed?

Have you found a new purpose?

Well, it appears my request has been granted.

You have new orders?

Yes.

I am so sorry.

It's my fault.

He told me the truth from the beginning.

I always knew he was leaving. It was just a matter of... When he'd be

transferred.

I have to believe he wasn't expecting his transfer to come.

I know he would never ask you out. You're pursuing him. It was a diversion.

Something to keep him occupied before he left.

You're correct in thinking that he had no plans to stay or to fall in love.

But I believe he did.

If he leaves, he could get hurt.

or he could meet somebody else.

I might never see him again.

No.

If you two are meant to be together, then nothing will stand in your way.

Morning, Mountie Jack.

Morning, Gabe.

By the way, thank you.

For all your help on Saturday night, you're going to make some young lady

very happy one day.

Oh, I already know who it is.

I knew from the moment I laid eyes on her.

Well, you may surprise yourself.

Your first love is rarely your last.

I know you think I'm foolish for knowing who I'm going to marry, being I'm so

young. But sometimes it happens. Sometimes you see a girl and your whole

future is clear as a bell.

I'm not leaving Coal Valley.

Wait, but Patrick's already here. They're not going to station two

Mounties in this sleepy little town.

I don't know what they're going to do, but I'm going to put an official appeal

to stay.

That could mean... No.

Elizabeth, I know what the risks are with my superiors, and I'm willing to

take them... for you.

I can't let you do that.

No.

See, this is what I want.

But I can't be the person who keeps you from following your dreams.

I can't.

You'd only end up resenting me.

Elizabeth, that is not true.

You may not think so now, but you will.

You will.

The same way that I could never forgive my parents if they kept me from coming

out west in pursuit of my dreams.

You have to do this.

You have to go.

I know it in my heart.

So do you.

Joe, is that you?

No, Nathaniel, it's me.

You're burning up.

Should we bring some medicine?

No, not for this. You must have some kind of infection.

I'm so tired. I just... I just want to sleep.

No, no, we need to get you to a doctor.

I have to get you to Cold Valley, but you're still conscious.

No, um... Julie, I can't...

Nate must have run off with the money for himself.

You better shut your mouth all the time you're talking like that. You do that.

Must be in trouble.

We're gonna find him.

Hell or high water.

Before I leave, I left a file for you on some safety violations at the mine you

should really look into.

I will.

Also... Abigail Stanton.

She can be an ally to you.

She's been a confidant to me in the matter.

Understood.

You have a safe journey now, Jack.

Keep this town safe, Patrick.

I'll be sure to keep her safe too.

Thank you.

Julie?

He's bleeding quite badly.

Sir, sir, can you hear me? His name is Nathaniel.

I've given him a sedative.

Just let him rest.

He's going to be all right?

It'll be touch and go. He has sepsis.

Lead poisoning.

From the bullet?

Yes.

I'll be back in the morning to see how he's doing.

If he gets worse during the night, come for me. Yes, of course. Thank you, Dr.

Hans.

This isn't adding up.

Where is this hunting partner of his?

Well, I don't know.

I found him in the forest. He was delirious. I barely got his name out of

him. But he was able to tell you he was injured in a hunting accident?

Yes.

That's all he said.

You don't believe me?

Well, you have to admit something doesn't seem right about this young man.

I hope he doesn't turn out to be trouble.

Jack will save us.

He's the hero of this story.

It's not a story. It's real life. It's real life with consequences and

heartbreak.

What is it, sister?

Jack's gone. He took a new post. He left this morning.

No.