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Previously on When Calls the Heart.

You've got wheezing and a slight strider on your right side. This could be the

start of pneumonia.

You've taken issue with everything I've done as mayor. I know you didn't believe

in Hickam, but if you ask me, he has turned out to be the unqualified best

choice. The right mayor for the right time.

I told you, he's made up everything.

You believe me, don't you? See, word came back from Chicago that the marriage

license for you in May is fraudulent.

After what happened at Ms. Thornton's book launch?

I don't think I'll ever be planning another surprise party.

No, I was going to have a nice, quiet dinner.

Would you like me to play Happy Birthday on my accordion?

That won't be necessary.

Rebejoin.

Could you just disregard the fact that I speak French, too?

Thank you.

Fiona, welcome back.

Where's Henry? San Francisco. Well, that's where I left him when I boarded

my train anyway. You replaced the horse-drawn cab.

I did, but that's not important right now. Please tell me what happened.

Nothing went as we discussed, especially after Henry arrived. Thank you.

Right away, he confronted the investors about whether they planned on reopening

the mines.

I've seen Henry's rage, but...

Never like that. It took three men to drag him out of the boardroom.

You have no idea where he is now?

At the train station.

He said he had something to do and just walked off.

What about the investor referendum?

They voted that I replace Henry with one proviso.

You remain on board in your current position for another fiscal year.

Morning, nettle boy.

Hello, Bill.

Oh, Molly, Florence.

Hey,

I will pick these up later.

Uh, your dirty clothes.

Florence is not a washerwoman.

Well, certainly she doesn't expect me to order one of these things unless I know

that it works.

Much appreciated.

Well, he's in a fine fettle.

I heard he was having some issues with his health.

Yes.

And I do worry about the man.

Pick him!

Huh.

How are you this morning?

Well, anytime my day starts with someone taking in my dirty laundry, it's a good

day. That's what I say. How about you?

I haven't been sleeping.

Oh, sorry to hear that.

Thank you, but I know what I need to do in order to sleep again, I mean. Okay.

I'm going to resign from the office.

What?

You just got elected.

With the success of Hope Valley Days, it was... Being mayor, it just isn't for

me.

Now, Hickam, let's you and I discuss this.

Bill! Partner!

I could use a hand.

And my day was off to a great start.

How did you possibly find roses this time of year?

Happy birthday.

They're gorgeous. Thank you.

You're welcome.

So, are we still on for tonight?

No big surprises, no big parties.

Just you and I and Jack.

And that makes me very happy.

Well, that makes me happy too, then.

Say, Elizabeth, you and I happen to have Abigail's number, do you?

I'm trying to track down Henry. He didn't come back with Fiona.

And he isn't with Christopher and Bellingham. Well, he isn't with Abigail

either. She just called to wish me a happy birthday.

Oh. Is everything all right?

Why don't I come by? I can explain.

You know the way.

I'll see you soon.

All right.

Walden. Ah, Lucas.

Good morning.

You look surprised to see me.

Is there something that you want?

The Queen of Hearts saloon.

And you're going to sell it to me.

We've already discussed this.

What makes you think I changed my mind?

Why don't you sit down, and I'll explain it to you.

Julius, can we have a moment, please?

Laura's upstairs playing with Jack.

I don't want you to worry, but I think you should know what's going on.

When you say you don't want me to worry... Wyman Walden is back.

You thought he was gone for good. Why do you think he's back now?

I have a fair hunch, but I need to explain something to you first.

My black eye.

I got it because I refuse to continue working with Walden.

You were working with him? I was trying to let him run a grift on me.

A swindle, so I could beat him in his own game. Why would you do that? Because

these kinds of people just think they can take whatever they want. I was

trying to operate a sting, have him arrested by my contact at the Treasury

Department, my friend from New Orleans.

She's been after him for some time.

Only she went silent, so I called it off.

I haven't been able to reach her since.

Now Walden's back, and he's muscling me into selling him the Queen of Hearts.

All right, I appreciate what you were trying to do.

But I don't think you did yourself any favors handling it this way.

Lucas, I think we should talk to Bill.

I'll let Laura know we're leaving.

May I be worried now?

and what's-its and doodads and whatchamacallits. Oh, this is going to

be so much fun. I simply cannot wait. Thank you so much for lending us the use

of your beauty salon.

What will you two be doing during Elizabeth's day of beauty?

Oh, well, I have a few ideas, but, well, you know Elizabeth.

She never likes to be fussed over, not even on our birthday. What better day to

be fussed over?

But isn't that exactly what you're doing with all the hair and the makeup and

whatnot? Well, yes.

But she agreed because she wants to look special for Lucas tonight.

Well, you know, Elizabeth, she's always putting others before herself, even on

her birthday. Well, especially on her birthday. So that is why, in addition to

her day of beauty, I am also giving her... this!

A tricycle!

Well, what do you think?

Isn't it a little small?

It's for little Jack.

I figured as much.

Well, what I can't figure is this letter. We have this guy Gilchrist

coming all the way from California. I don't know why. Would that be Arthur

Gilchrist? Well, yes!

As a matter of fact, he works for the Hearst newspaper chain. He sounds very

important. Apparently he has heard of our fledgling yet vibrant little

offering. He sent us a letter saying he wants to have a meeting with the editors

of the Valley Voice.

How he came to hear of us, well, we're still really not quite sure.

Wouldn't that be something, though?

If this man wants to add our little newspaper to the Hearst empire, well,

think of how our readership will grow!

May?

Faith, do you know where Mae is?

She's not inside?

No. Oh.

I'm just dropping off a patient file, but if I see her later, I'll tell her

you came by.

Great. Thanks.

Oh, Faith, are you, um... Are you missing a sock?

A sock?

Never mind.

As if I would wear Argyle.

What is it?

I'm leaving for Chicago, and I don't know how to tell Nathan.

Fiona, San Francisco's on the line.

Hello?

I'd like to speak to Mr.

Gilchrist. Please.

Yes.

Would you ask him to call Fiona Miller?

Tell him it's important.

Not urgent, but important.

Yes.

Oh, uh, Fiona?

Fiona, are you busy?

Lee Coulter is in my chair. Oh, maybe he can help.

Minnie went to St. Louis with Angela and the cafe is shorthanded.

Oh, well, I can help out later.

Much appreciated. Thank you.

Oh, thank goodness. Fiona, please take the scissors from this woman.

I don't know why he's acting like such a child. I've cut his hair before. I've

cut your hair before. Exactly my point.

Fine.

Thank you.

I do have a tonsorial trick or two up my sleeve, you know. Skills I acquired in

summer theater. Or, as devotees of the straw hat circuit like to call it these

days, summer stock.

Any chance you learned any short order skills at summer stock?

No, but I did work at the cafe.

Keep in mind, she spent more time working as a hostess than a waitress. I

was wildly popular.

Well,

I could use some help over there. Oh, well, I'm already occupied for the day.

But, Lee.

Makes a wonderful breakfast in bed.

You do.

Oh, that's good enough.

Uh, yeah. Yeah, of course. Sure. Of course, Joseph. I'd love to help.

Stop on by. I'll put you to work.

I will.

Bye, Dad.

Gee, sweetheart.

Thanks. You're welcome.

Of course I've had my doubts about you. But haven't I proven myself enough of a

friend to come to me?

I just didn't want to involve anyone. I didn't have to. You mean you wanted to

handle this on your own?

Anna? Oh, hi, Mrs. Thornton.

Pleasantries later, please.

Yes.

You do know what's prompted Walden's sudden return to town, don't you? I have

a good idea.

Well, I don't.

There's something I haven't told you. It's not his fault.

I asked everyone involved not to discuss it.

There's a very real possibility the coal mine could be reopened.

Reopened?

By whom?

Smith and his investors through the oil company if they become majority

shareholders. And because coal is used to make steel, they'll likely be the

foundry supplier.

That's why there hasn't been any construction out at the foundry.

Coal was the missing piece to make this happen. And that's why Walden's back.

He must have heard of deals in the office. I just don't understand. The

judge ruled that the mine could never be reopened. Judge Parker, who made that

ruling, died last year.

The oil company will no doubt challenge that ruling and have very deep pockets

to do so.

And Walden is here to take advantage of the whole situation.

So what do we do?

Well, we do the only thing we can do.

We let Walden buy the Queen of Hearts.

You may not feel like being mayor anymore, but just hang in there.

You think this plan will work? It's got to work.

Now remember, Hickam, let me have it. I'll try.

I shouldn't have to tell you again.

While you may be the judge, I've been elected mayor, and what I say goes for

this town, Bill.

Mayor. Mr. Walden.

Judge Avery.

What do you want?

How soon could you facilitate a quit-claim deed?

Deed for what?

The Queen of Hearts Saloon.

Maybe later this week. Later this afternoon would be better. Well, what's

the rush?

Seems Lucas is in a hurry.

Well, maybe you should tell me what's going on.

I make it my practice to not pry into others' personal affairs.

Later today.

Walden, wait a second.

I'm done with the cafe, with being a forensic investigator.

I want to be mayor again.

And I want to secure something substantial for myself.

I don't see what that has to do with me.

So I'm afraid you're on your own.

Even if I can get you the Queen of Hearts without paying a cent?

Why are you so tense?

How can you tell?

Elizabeth, I'm your best friend. I know when something's upsetting you.

But you're also clenching your fists. I have to uncurl your fingers.

I need to talk to you.

But not as the editor-in-chief.

All right.

Lucas tried to run Wyman Walden out of town, but now it seems things have

gotten out of hand.

Do you mean life and death out of hand?

I certainly hope not.

Because you do know Walden is a suspect in an attempted murder of a hotel owner

in Brookfield. I read about that, but I didn't know it was Walden.

Bill and the Mounties in Brookfield asked me not to use Walden's name

because they didn't have the evidence to charge him, but they seemed quite

certain it was him.

Elizabeth, we don't know what this man is capable of.

There's just so much at stake here.

As your friend.

And off the record.

It's about the coal mine.

Ned.

Yes. Is Mae back there? No, more than likely she's over at the Queen of Hearts

in her room, getting ready to leave.

Where is she going?

Nathan, I assumed you knew. She's heading back to Chicago.

Were you not going to say goodbye?

Of course.

I only found out this morning, and I've been rushing around ever since.

Found out what?

Jeffrey's pursuing the false charge against me.

So I'm required to appear in the court of jurisdiction.

Back in Chicago.

Would you want me to go with you?

You have no idea what that means to me.

But you can't leave Allie, and I have no idea how long I'll be.

Well, I could call the deputy chief.

You're the one that Bill spoke to. I can make sure that you're safe.

I'm not afraid of Jeffrey anymore.

But thank you for caring.

You know, on the day I arrived, as I rode past you, my only regret is

not letting you catch me.

Yeah, mine too.

Listen, Mae, I owe you a lot.

For helping me.

And for helping Newton.

So I just want to say thank you.

You're welcome.

Can I walk you out?

Would you wait here?

I really don't want to say goodbye.

Well, at least I'm not sneaking out of town.

Goodbye.

Safe travels.

Florence! Oh, thank goodness you're here. Nez, you crossed the street. This

thing has come alive. What do I do? Let the plug. Let the plug.

Florence,

what happened?

This monster started attacking me.

Will you help me clean up?

You don't have another mop?

All right.

I just saw May.

Oh, that poor woman.

Does fate think she'll come back?

We've talked about it, but I doubt Faith can give an honest answer. Why is that?

She's been rather subtle about it, but ever since his accident, I'm of the

opinion that Faith is carrying a torch for Nathan.

Well, what about Carson?

Their relationship was on the wane, even before Carson left.

Are you sure about this? Take it from someone who carries a torch of her own.

Tell me, why are you so eager to be rid of Lucas Bouchard?

You can ask anyone.

Or ask him.

I haven't trusted that man since he'd come to town.

I don't like people operating outside of the law, which is why I've never liked

you, no offense.

Operating inside the law is something completely different.

There's an artistry to it, which is exactly what I plan on doing here.

Being mayor means that much to you.

Don't play dumb with me, Walden.

You get your information from the foundry, and I get mine from the oil

company. We both know the same thing.

When those mines reopen, everyone's going to get rich. Not everyone, but

enough of us.

Point well taken.

It's not about me being mayor.

It's about me having complete control of this town.

But first things first.

And what is this?

Forfeiture case law.

It's what I'm going to use to get you the saloon and Lucas out of town.

Now he says the eggs are overcooked.

Well, I can't undercook them.

I'm sorry, Mr. Golder.

It's not your fault, Anna. I guess I'll just start over. It'll be all right.

Hey, hey, there he is.

You know what, Joseph?

I actually think I'm starting to get the hang of this.

Lee, I appreciate you giving me a hand here.

What? What is it? What's wrong?

Did you co-sign our bank loan?

Uh... I was hoping you wouldn't find out about that. Hoping we wouldn't find out.

Shouldn't that have been a clue that maybe it was a bad idea?

You know, I started to think that maybe you'd done something when the bank

called back saying that they'd changed their mind.

Why didn't you ask me?

I didn't think you'd say yes. That should have been a clue, too. Rosemary

said this would happen. And that. I know. Another clue. Lee.

Stop trying to help me with that. Joseph, I was just trying to be your

friend, that's all.

I know that you would have done the same thing for me, too. I would have asked

you first.

Well,

I'm okay.

Everything's fine.

I sign the deed to the saloon over Walden, and he thinks I've driven out of

town. Were you followed?

No, I don't think so. I circled around, and the car is parked out of sight.

What if this whole plan of putting on an act for Walden to try to have him

arrested doesn't work?

I just don't see that we have a choice.

But we're better off already.

Really? Mm-hmm.

Why is that?

Because I get to stay here out of sight with you, make sure nothing happens to

you or my little buddy.

That is better. That is better.

A nice, quiet birthday.

Just the two of us.

Mama, is it morning?

Just the three of us.

Why don't you go get that boy who sounds very much awake, and I'll start making

us dinner.

Well, I am impressed.

Seizing property under forfeiture goes back to maritime law.

It was easy to force Lucas' hand.

Either he signs the deed or he faces time in prison.

Um, Mr. Wyman, your office.

Why would he bother locking the door when leaving town?

I don't know. Maybe we can break the glass. That's not necessary.

I can wait to call Locksmith in the morning.

May I help you?

Well, I hope you're not the new maitre d'. Perhaps you'd like to step outside.

Perhaps later.

Constable, how was your evening?

Is Lucas around?

Lucas left town late this afternoon.

And the Queen of Hearts is under new ownership.

He can't be serious.

Things happen fast around here these days.

And you're just okay with this? Oh, Nathan, I can't stand in the way of

commerce.

Bill, he's gonna be back. You know that, right? Maybe.

But not as owner of this saloon.

Have a good evening, Constable.

Now it's my turn, given that you're in the afterglow of all of this.

I told you that I wanted something substantial for myself.

I want Lucas' share of the oil company.

And if you want in, you're going to have to come up with some upfront capital.

Some good faith money.

Shall we?

Just a minor pop?

No hungry?

Yeah, no coop, I guess not.

These aren't your leftovers.

You don't miss your mama's cooking?

Well, I like your cooking, too.

Judge Avery made the potatoes, Mr. Coulter made the ham, and I'm not quite

certain who made the snap peas.

Lots of people helped out, huh?

They're some very good friends.

Uh-huh.

You don't suppose you ever see yourself coming back to church?

Maybe.

I've tried to be my own boss for a while. Your own boss, huh?

I heard you say that to Mom once.

Is that how you see God?

The big boss?

Pretty much.

You don't think you're getting too big for your britches, son?

I'll always love you.

These are the kind of questions you have to ask yourself.

Okay, Pop.

I'll try.

Good.

How about some dessert?

Oh, yeah.

OK.

Are you staying here?

Just for tonight.

Just for tonight?

Yes, while we play hide and seek, which is why we have all the lights down low.

And we're being very, very quiet.

I'm going to go upstairs and get you a pillow and a blanket for the couch.

Can he sleep in my room?

I don't think so. You two would keep each other up all night, and you need

your sleep.

Hey, buddy.

Do you want to help me with a surprise?

For Mom?

Okay. Well, all right.

Let's go. Come here.

Hello?

Yes.

Mr. Gilchrist.

Hello.

Yes, it was nice meeting you, too, when I was down there.

Mr. Gilchrist.

Arthur.

Sir, are you planning a trip here?

Oh, no, just wanting to see if I can help.

Well, great.

I'll see you then.

It's a surprise for Mom.

Why surprise me? You may reveal yourself.

Ready? Happy birthday to you.

Happy birthday to you.

Happy birthday, dear Mama.

Happy birthday to you.

Thank you.

Blow out the candle.

Can we eat it now?

Yes, we can.

Why don't you have a bite?

Go ahead.

Is it good?

Yeah, me.

When you mentioned his name earlier, I know Arthur Gilchrist. He's an investor

in the oil company.

Hmm. And he's here to talk to us about the newspaper.

What a coincidence.

Well, not really.

No, sweetheart, it is a coincidence.

I suppose it is. Hmm.

As a matter of fact, coincidence or not, I wish I could steer clear of him when

he arrives.

Fiona.

Since I hardly even got started on Elizabeth's day of beauty, would it be

okay if we came by tomorrow?

Of course, but will she be in any kind of shape?

What woman? Well, I suppose Elizabeth. But even she could be convinced to

resume her day of primping and pampering.

Sweetheart, maybe Fiona has a point.

About Elizabeth.

Because of Lucas? Since he left town, yes.

Of course, what was I thinking? Maybe I wasn't thinking. Or I was thinking that

she would, uh, benefit from getting out.

Your beauty salon is so relaxing.

Whatever you say.

What was that?

I know, I know. I just keep forgetting that we're not supposed to let on that

we know what's happening with the minds.

But for goodness sake, it is a lot to keep track of.

How long do you think it'll take Bill Avery to outwit Wyman Walden? Because I

can't keep this up much longer. I don't know. I hope he hurries to. But even if

we do get rid of Walden, we still have to deal with the problem of the

investors wanting to reopen the mines.

You know what I think about Gilchrist? While he is here to inquire about our

little newspaper, I think he is also here to help Smith make sure that the

mines get reopened.

Now I'm starting to forget who's where, how's when, and what's what. I don't

know.

i think the bigger problem is that you're beginning to sound an awful lot

like me good lord i hope not ah judge avery you can stop

by the mercantile whatever you wish and pick up your wet clothes and are we to

understand that you brokered the deal between walden and lucas i will and i

did i don't care how it looks i can't believe bill's a

part of all this

Well, I'm sorry. I just can't.

Is there something you want, Julius?

I'm just here to assist Mr. Walden's orders.

You always do what he says.

Sir, is there anything I can do to help?

Perhaps another time.

I look forward to it.

Well, you're out late.

Oh, house calls.

I've heard Lucas is selling the Queen of Hearts. That's crazy.

Yeah, that's one word for it.

How are you?

With May leaving?

Well, right now I'm just more concerned for her safety.

She'll be back.

Thanks.

You can relate.

I guess it was different for you when Carson left town.

You were ready to get married.

Carson might have been ready, but you are assuming my response.

You didn't want to get married?

Wasn't ready.

I'm still not ready.

I can tell you it is not on the top of my to-do list right now.

That Is the first time I've heard somebody refer to marriage as being on a

to-do list.

Care to discuss that over a dish of ice cream?

I think we're at a lack.

Not when you have the candy.

Whenever there was a thunderstorm, my sisters and I would race down the hall

and jump into her parents' bed.

All five of you?

Sounds fairly crowded.

Well, it was.

And made even more so by our two bull mastiffs who were right there with us.

That sounds like a lot of fun.

Look, it's as nice as it is having you here.

What if this plan of Bill's goes wrong?

We'll have to cross that bridge if we come to it.

But either way, I'm going to be here.

Make sure nothing happens to you or Jack.

I know you will.

Tell me more about growing up.

You tell me.

No.

You must have at least some of the same kind of memories.

Well, when it came to that kind of family time.

Once I went to bed for the night, I was expected to keep myself busy until

morning.

I would read until late.

It's fine.

Someday I hope we might have the kind of life you've always wanted.

This is the kind of life I've always wanted.

Would you please carry Jack to bed while I make up the couch for you?

I'd love to.

Oh, hi.

Lucas, are you all right? Yes, I'm fine.

Say you're sorry.

Sorry, bud.

That's all right.

I know you wouldn't try and hurt me, would you?

Good morning. Good morning.

Pop? Good morning, son.

Come on here and join me.

You sleep all right?

Uh-huh.

When did Mom and Angela get back?

Not too much longer.

You miss them?

Kind of, yeah.

Can we go fishing?

Well, that would be nice.

But we have work.

What kind of work?

At the cafe.

Don't you and Mama own it now?

Yeah, part of it.

Why?

Then you're the bosses.

Yes, but even so, there's still work to do.

Sometimes even more.

Still think you want to be your own boss?

We'll see.

You almost had me fooled.

And Rosemary thinks she can act.

Why go through the charade of selling Walden the saloon?

I had to somehow try to gain his trust.

And? You think it worked?

Here they come.

We're about to find out. Let's hope he brought the money.

Well, that didn't take long.

As you might imagine, folks don't keep me waiting at the bank.

Shall we head inside?

Drop the briefcase.

Hands up, Spurlock.

Don't do it!

Well.

There's that gun that you said that you lost.

That'll make the attempted murder case and all the other charges against you so

much easier

Get

out

of the car

If you can believe it, I'm actually starting to run out of adjectives to

describe this turn of events. That is how exciting it was. What a story.

Front page, of course. Not to mention an exclusive that will be picked up all

over the area.

I think I'll enjoy reading about this far more than I would have seeing it. It

was rather exhilarating.

Definitely not something I'll be forgetting anytime soon. I'm just glad

no one got hurt.

Yes, absolutely.

Judge... Bill Avery assures the community that the case against Walden,

including charges of fraud and attempted murder, is... to quote

the esteemed Avery, air tight.

Bill's pretty confident that he can get money back for any Hope Valley residents

who sold to Walden under duress.

I will enjoy reading this. Well, you won't have to wait long.

Lee, would you mind proofreading it? I was typing so fast, I'm not sure I got

it all down.

You know, it's kind of like a mystery novel.

All the work that went into capturing Walden and Bill. Bill did something very

clever. When he first confiscated Walden's gun, he filed a little notch

into the top of the firing pin, which, in essence, acted as a fingerprint.

And it was a perfect match, so he was able to tie the gun to the bullet

casings found by the Mountie in Brookfield. That is very impressive.

Lee. What?

Proofread?

Proofreading. Right. I'm sorry.

Proofreading.

What do you think they're saying out there?

None of them looks very happy.

Well, whatever the story is, you can read all about it in the Valley Voice.

And of course, you know how Bill always enjoys a little good ink.

Walden said that you kept records of everything. What is the matter with

Walden? I want you to come clean with me, Lucas.

Fellas. Let's take it down a notch, all right?

Listen, Bill, I find this ironic that I'm defending Lucas here, but why would

he show Walden a bunch of illegal gambling books of some folks in

Louisiana?

I can only imagine that he was trying to gain Walden's trust, just like I'd been

doing.

Lucas.

Listen, the only way to clear this up...

Mr. Look for the ledgers.

Walden said you kept them hidden in your office.

It's locked.

Everything all right?

All right.

Now tell me about this French-speaking contact you had at the Treasury.

Jeanette Aucoin.

We've been friends since my days in New Orleans.

That's true. Lucas told me about Ms. Aucoin.

What is going on?

Well, Walden has told Bill that I wasn't actually working with him. In fact...

I was working with folks from Louisiana, and I've kept records of all these

illegal activities hidden in my office. And you believe Walden? I'm simply

trying to build a case against Walden.

Now, how do I get a hold of this Miss Acqua?

I don't know, Bill.

I haven't been able to reach her since I initially contacted her about Walden.

Bill.

The books Walden told you about.

Right where he said they'd be.