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Previously on When Calls the Heart. This is why Governor Bouchard's park is so

important. It's called the Great Timberwolf. They flourished here.

Governor, this is Miss Edie Martell. There may be a problem. The ranchers

need that land in order to survive. If we can rethink the size of the park.

What are we doing here, Lucas? I'm going home.

How is Oliver settling in? Sounds like he could use some confidence.

This is good work, Cadet. Just take the win. Henry, there's nothing wrong with

starting a business.

Couldn't have done it without y'all.

Welcome to the Valley Voice Radio Hour.

Welcome to the Kids Minute on the Valley Voice Radio Hour.

I'm Toby. And I'm Cooper.

This week we're talking about kid ventures, like the Hope Valley Hazelnut

Company.

At first, it just started as comic book money.

Captain Billy!

Which has grown, and now our friends Opal, Emily, and Angela have started a

hazelnut cart on Main Street.

And everyone's loving them!

They sure are delicious, Toby.

Free samples!

Freshly roasted!

This has been the Kids' Minute, part of the Valley Voice Radio Hour.

Give it time.

What about a pony party?

Me and your friends can take turns braiding Newton's mane.

Since I'm turning 17 and not seven, this year I'd like to try something a little

different. Sleepover.

Last year.

Scavenger hunt. Two years ago.

I want to try something with just us kids.

You mean... I mean, I wanted to just be my friends.

Oh. You and Mrs. Thornton should go out and do something fun on your own.

Never go on normal dates.

Yes, we do.

We go on dates.

We went on that picnic. A picnic with your kids is not a date, Dad.

Hey, I heard Timmy got a job at the sandwich counter.

He's saving money to spend on a girl.

Timmy has a girlfriend?

She's from Benson Hills.

You think they're going on dates?

I don't want a date until I get to college.

Me neither.

Wolves are definitely more interesting than boys.

Hi.

Hi.

How's your day going?

It's a lot better now.

So I just got dating advice from my daughter.

Apparently picnics with children don't count.

Hmm.

Well, maybe we should plan something more grown-up.

Really?

Care to, uh, step into my office and discuss?

Sir, Mrs. Thornton.

Hi, Oliver.

It's good to see you.

Little Jack told me I should tell you you're it.

We still have to finish that game of tag.

Right.

Sir, I laundered the bedding and sewed up a hole in one of the blankets.

Wow.

Cleanliness, orderliness, completing appointed tasks. Well done, cadet.

All that's left is your writing sample and you'll be ready for Friday.

When I'm giving Superintendent Hargraves your one-month progress report?

Uh, right.

It's on your desk, sir. If you don't mind, I still have some work to do in

the stables.

Oh, yeah. Go ahead.

Is everything okay with Oliver?

Not with his writing.

A summary of his whole case filed.

I mean, between the grammatical errors and the invented spelling, it barely

makes sense.

I should flunk him.

I can see why.

His writing's at a fourth or fifth grade level.

I don't get it.

He told me he read Bill's book more than a few times.

It's not exactly a children's book. Right, but reading and writing are two

very different skills. It seems to me like Oliver could use some formal

instruction.

Maybe I could help.

I guess this is more of a job for a teacher than a Mountie.

Have him come by the school tomorrow morning.

I appreciate that.

Now, um... about that date...

You should probably get that.

All right.

But then, maybe later, we can talk about spending some alone time together.

Time that doesn't involve a picnic.

I like the sound of alone time.

Hello?

Henry's practically giving those hazelnuts away.

People only have so much disposable income.

Well, Chet never should have bought that fruit stand in the first place if he

couldn't make a go of it.

Oh,

don't forget bridge tonight.

I had no idea Molly had a soft spot for Chet Campbell.

She might be the only one. He can be quite difficult.

Well, I'll be.

What is it? If I'm not mistaken,

double-headed eagle.

And if I know my coins, this is pretty rare.

Let me just consult my coin collecting guide.

Oh. Yes.

Very rare and solid gold.

There are barely any in circulation, mostly in coin collections or museums.

Well, this must be a mistake.

How could a shopper know its true value and spend it here?

No offense.

It does make a fun human interest story.

We could find the shopper. Ooh!

Headline in tomorrow's voice.

Humble local merchants find gold coin, invite spender to come forward and

reclaim. Hm?

We do?

Will.

Yeah. Well, it was nice while it lasted.

It's a real beaut.

I understand, Mr. Chairman. Thank you.

Ledbetter is a no.

He says the proposed parkland is too large. And can we go with something

smaller? He has been listening to more persuasive arguments.

Edie Martell?

I must say, she fooled us.

Well, you weren't looking. She locked up almost all the committee's votes. Your

grand national park has been reduced to the size of a playground.

Lee will not accept that, nor should he. Nor should we.

She seems so demure and reasonable.

Don't be taken in by the glasses.

She is a shark, a barracuda.

I wouldn't go that far.

I meant it as a compliment.

To complicate matters, the Jeanette McQuarr trial has been moved up. What?

To tomorrow.

You have more enemies than you realize, Governor.

My advice to you is out of sight, out of mind.

Just leave town.

There is a crowd of reporters gathering in the hall.

who don't want to hear about your park or your do-goodery.

Only your scandalous past.

Well, that will not be an issue, Edwin. I can handle them.

I wouldn't do that if I were you.

The governor is about to embark on a rural listening tour.

I am not.

May I suggest the side exit?

Just a moment.

Just wait here for the governor.

Very busy.

Hi, Mrs. Thornton.

You wanted to see me?

Oliver, yes.

Thank you for coming.

I hope you don't mind, but I read your written report.

The one assigned to you by Constable Grant.

And, well, we were wondering if you might like some help with your writing

skills. I could help you if you'd be open to that.

Yes, thank you.

Help with what exactly?

Oh, um, antecedents, possessive nouns, verb

conjugation.

Do you know what I'm talking about?

Not really.

Okay.

Why don't you tell me more about the classes you've taken?

Where did you go to school?

Um, Briarcliff.

In Hamilton.

All right.

Let's get to work.

Bill,

good morning.

Rosemary, interesting article in The Voice today about the gold coin.

Oh, you think so?

Has anyone come forward to claim it?

Not yet.

You can't fool me, Bill Avery.

You know something.

Anything you'd care to share with our readers?

That would be a big no comment.

And you can tell Lee that new will he asked me to draw up is finished. He can

drop by my office whenever he wants to sign. What new will?

He didn't mention it to you?

No.

Oh.

Uh, well, just forget I said anything.

Bill? Lawyer, client, privilege, Rosemary.

Do me a favor. Don't tell him I told you.

But... Much obliged.

Around the corner, okay? I'll be right there.

Hey, Lee, what's all this?

Oh, this is just me handling a thing, that's all.

Hey, what's going on?

He hasn't said a word, but just bring up Lucas's name or the park or even mention

Capital City, he glowers.

Well, this can't be good.

Excuse me?

The porter told me all the other compartments were full.

My, my.

Miss Martel.

Or should I say Mrs. Martel?

Please call me Edie, Governor.

Or should I not call you anything at all?

You seem to be traveling incognito. I like to move amongst the people without

a lot of fanfare.

Find out what's on people's minds. Would you like to know what's on my mind?

I think you've made your opinions quite clear.

And it's because of them that a national park will become a puddle.

I represent my clients as best as I can.

I'm truly sorry if there are unintended consequences.

Maybe if we work together, we could find a compromise.

You have everyone fooled, don't you?

All bespectacled and straight-laced.

Well, you're dealing with an old gambler.

And what I see is a pool shark posing as a Sunday school teacher.

Well, I don't know whether to take that as a compliment, especially coming from

Lucas Bouchard, Gangster Beauty's bootlegging boyfriend.

My, my.

If you don't mind, Mrs. Martel, I think it would be best if we steer clear of

each other in the future.

Well, I hate to tell you, I'm heading to Hope Valley.

To Uncle Ernie's ranch.

Uncle Ernie's ranch.

Yes.

He was a respectable cattleman.

I hope that you enjoy your time way, way up in the hills.

Far away from us town. Oh.

Heath. Oh, you seem especially happy today.

Well, I can't remember better weather.

Oh, please, tell Lee he can come in any time. My week just freed up.

Lee come in for what?

Oh.

He didn't tell you.

Well, in that case, never mind.

Well, you'd think I would mind.

Rosemary, there is such a thing as doctor-patient confidentiality, so could

you not say anything?

Hi, Margaret. It's Elizabeth Thornton.

It's good to hear your voice, too.

I was hoping I could ask you a question.

You taught at Briarcliff, right?

I thought I'd heard something about that. Such a shame.

How long has it been closed?

Oh, I see.

How have you been?

I feel like we should stop by the soda fountain later. Yeah, we can plan your

birthday party. I'll ask Emily and Angela then.

Hey, Opal.

It's been a while.

It's me, or what?

Oh, right.

I remember.

Yeah. You and your brother thought it was funny to embarrass a second grader.

What, brownie bear?

Oh, come on. No, we didn't mean it.

But, hey, let me apologize, all right?

Earl Wyatt, no longer a bully.

You can just, you can call me Wyatt, though.

Oh, um, this is my friend Allie.

I like your pigtails.

So, what brings you back to Oak Valley?

Well, my dad works for the railroad, so I get a free pass to ride the rails

anywhere I like.

Sounds adventurous.

Sure is. Sure is, yeah. But I missed this place.

Wanted to come back.

See if I can find a job.

Let me know if you hear anything.

Sure. Yeah.

I will.

Um, we, we will.

Yeah. And welcome back.

Yeah, thanks.

Big tails.

So rude.

It's good to see you.

Well, hi, everybody.

The governor's back.

Hickam. Hickam. What are you doing?

Michael. It's all right. Relax.

Lucas.

Governor, hi.

Welcome back.

Thank you. Looking good, Governor.

Bill. Michael.

Hello, Lee.

Hello, Lucas.

It's always good to have you back, Governor.

Any particular reason for your visit?

Well, it seemed like a good time to return.

Check in with the people.

Ready and willing for a frank and open exchange of views.

That's great!

Bill, isn't that great?

Lee, isn't that great?

Yes, Michael, it's great.

It's great.

So who's watching the office when you're here?

Oh, let me guess.

Edwin.

Edwin? You brought him back?

He's changed.

Slightly. Yeah.

Well, I'm surprised the Viper let you out of the snake pit.

Gentlemen, it's been a long journey.

If you'll excuse me, I would like to get settled in.

Well, this is not my business, but stick with me. Henry ran out of space to store

his hazelnuts, and, well, see, we figured mostly you'd have important

business and capital.

Well, technically speaking, at least, it's... Mm-hmm.

Maybe in 20 minutes while we said mum's the word. Right.

Hi, Oliver.

Hi, Mrs. Thornton.

Mind if I sit?

I reached out to an old friend of mine from Teachers College.

She was a teacher at Briarcliff.

Oh.

When it was open, but it closed down five years ago.

I didn't go to Briarcliff.

I... I didn't go anywhere.

I didn't think anyone would check.

I'm so dumb.

Well, I'm sure you're not dumb.

You're very bright.

In fact, a lot of people never finish school for a variety of reasons.

Do you want to tell me about it?

I'm here to listen.

I didn't want people to know.

Well, whatever it is, I'm sure we can figure it out together.

I promise.

I've never had anyone like a teacher I could trust before.

Why don't you tell me everything?

Start from the beginning.

Hey! There you are!

Rosie, hi.

I was just running out. Oh, but we haven't had a chance to talk, and I

really wanted to check in with you about a few things. Oh, that sounds great, and

I'd love to talk. I really would. Soon. Just not right now, because I gotta run.

But I'll be back soon, I promise, okay? Bye!

But, Lee!

Bye!

Shh. Why are we whispering?

Why are we sneaking in the back?

Something very odd is going on.

Lee is acting very cagey and evasive.

He's not the only one.

Well, you're lucky we still had a set left in stock. There's not too much

demand for bear bells these days. Oh, thanks, Ned.

He's buying bear bills? What bells? Shh.

Hopefully I won't need them, but he never can tell.

Now, where are you headed?

We're just going to do a little trailblazing up off the north road

towards the clearing there.

Why is he going there?

You could always just ask him.

Elizabeth. No, no, no, no. That would only give him a reason not to tell me.

You know, that doesn't make any sense.

I don't want him to see me act peculiar.

I suspect that ship has sailed.

Anyway, thank you so much. Certainly.

Take care. Cheers. Ladies, can I help you look for something?

We were just leaving.

Elizabeth, they're coming.

Here come two.

That is odd.

I wonder what they're up to.

Precisely.

Tally-ho, Elizabeth!

Elizabeth!

Oliver.

What are you doing? I thought you were going to talk to Mrs. Thornton.

I did, sir.

Here. This is for you.

I don't understand.

You're resigning?

I will finish my rounds and my stable duties and be gone in the morning.

It's been an honor to work with you, sir.

I'm sorry.

Well, this is more fun than I thought.

Yeah, it really is, and I'm glad.

Oh, and thanks for holding on to this for me, by the way. Appreciate that.

Okay, let's see. Boy, I don't get out here much, but it just gets better and

better.

Yeah, it sure does.

Unless you know who has his say.

You know who? Who is you know who?

We need to get closer.

Follow me.

You hear that?

We're going to need a better look.

You're exposed.

Lee. Hmm?

Lee, did you just see that bush move?

So what do you think?

What do you think? What do you think about what, Rosemary? I don't know.

Oh, it's great.

Not bad, right?

Yeah, it's really nice.

Bear! Bear! Bear! Bear! Bear! Bear! Bear! Bear!

Bear! Bear! Bear!

Bear! Bear!

Bear!

Rosemary?

Did you follow us? No. Yes.

We were just out on a nature walk.

Actually, we were curious about what is going on here.

Hey.

Hickam? Lee wants to make a new hiking trail and name it after Goldie because

Lucas shrunk the park to the size of a postage stamp to appease the ranchers,

and he changed the name. I'm so sorry.

Lee, is this true?

It's a little more complicated than that, but I... I guess I thought that if

I established a goalie trail, then... Lucas would see that it has to be a

park.

Lee.

It's not much, but, uh... Oh.

Oh, I think it's wonderful.

And very attractive.

And the perfect thing to discuss as we are making our way back to town.

What do you say? I guess I was hoping that Lucas would change his mind before

you found out.

Lee. I hate that you had to worry.

Well, I promise to try not to.

Good luck.

But I do have two little questions.

What is this about a new will and a doctor's appointment? You made a

doctor's appointment without telling me? It's just routine stuff, I promise.

Well, my imagination runs wild with these things. You do have a wild

imagination.

But why would he resign?

Did he say anything to you?

Yes, I wanted to find you earlier, but then Rosemary... It doesn't matter. He

told me that he lied about attending Briarcliff.

That school closed years ago. He lied?

Yes, but only because... He needed to.

For his application to the Mounties. Yes, but there's more to it than that,

Nathan. It doesn't matter.

You should hear him out. I don't have a choice. This crosses a line.

Even if he's already admitted to it and he's ready to make up for it?

Look, I've created a week-by-week plan, a year of his education, and I'm not

going to fail him until I've given him a chance.

It's great, really, but you don't understand. Here's what I understand.

You don't give up on a child. It's not just up to me.

Ethically, I have to report this.

Ethically, you have to listen to his side of things.

He's our responsibility now, under our care.

Our? Yes, our.

I'm his teacher.

So why did you mysteriously disappear to all afternoon?

Lee insisted on hiking into the woods.

Turned out, it was actually kind of sweet.

He wants to name a new trail after Goldie. Aww.

So Lee and Lucas are working out a solution?

No. Not at all.

It's worse, if possible.

I feel like I'm caught in the middle between two of my closest friends.

Mike, they're playing the Charleston.

Do you remember how everyone was doing in Chicago?

Do I?

Looks like Wyatt's enjoying the new job you helped him find.

And he's doing a new dance.

I've never seen anything like it.

I like the music.

Hey, maybe we could do that for my birthday.

A dance party?

You mean with boys?

Why not?

I'm so excited.

Sam, what are you going to wear?

I don't know. What about you?

Rough day so far, huh?

Let me guess.

Is it the kid or Elizabeth?

Both.

Well, maybe I need to sit down too.

Oliver lied on his application.

He never graduated high school.

And Elizabeth thinks he deserves a second chance.

And you don't think so?

I like Oliver.

I think he does terrific work.

So you want to do right by the kid, but you have your oath and obligation as a

Mountie?

Pretty much, yeah.

You know, it's not against the rules to only tell your superior officer what he

needs to know.

Oliver is your cadet. His training is your responsibility.

Have you talked to him?

You sound like Elizabeth.

Well, maybe you should listen to her.

Speaking of cases, I need to borrow one of your files.

It's nothing you need to know about just yet.

Sure. Yeah.

Oh.

Perfect order.

Thank Oliver for me.

Mrs. Thornton.

Yes, Nathan.

I read your lesson plan for Oliver.

It's perfect.

Right down to the books to read.

He'd be lucky to have you as a teacher.

Just like I'm lucky to have you.

to tell me when I'm wrong.

Thank you.

That really means a lot to me.

You never give up on people.

It's one of the many reasons why I love you.

I love you, too.

So what are we going to do about all of her?

We don't give up on her.

Here.

Enjoy.

Thank you, Minnie.

And I appreciate you letting me set up shop here.

As I mentioned to Joseph, my office is, uh...

Currently occupied at the moment.

Tough day?

You know, I didn't run for office for the adulation, but I did not expect to

make enemies out of old friends.

If they're true friends, you can always patch things up.

Trust me, you've tried.

Unfortunately, someone no longer thinks I'm a man of my word.

Any idea why they think that?

Yes, I have an inkling.

But it's all rooted in reason.

My mother used to say, if you want to reconcile with someone, you gotta knock

three times.

I think I could knock a hundred times.

Well, you're welcome to stay as long as you need, Governor, but if you don't

mind, could you share the table for the dinner rush?

Yes, of course.

Absolutely. Thank you.

Oh, no.

Oh, funny how this keeps happening.

Funny.

What brings you down to Hope Valley?

As I recall, your ranch is closer to Benson Hills.

As you know, my real profession is in law, and I'm looking to start a local

practice.

But there seems to be quite the shortage of office space.

Mrs. Canfield said I could work out of here for a few days. I hope you don't

mind.

If you do, I... It's a big table.

You can share.

Also, you do believe in shared use.

Oliver.

Have a seat.

I have to make a decision.

Before I do...

I'd like to hear your side of the story.

Why don't you tell Constable Grant what you told me about why you never

graduated?

My last foster family didn't give me permission to go to school.

Since I was just a farmhand, school was a waste of time.

When I aged out, they said I could stay on.

I guess I wanted something more.

The Mounties were recruiting.

I had to lie on my application.

That's why I quit, sir.

So the lie wouldn't reflect badly on you.

You can tell Superintendent Harpers you didn't know.

Thank you for that.

Shows a lot of loyalty.

Look, I have to think about this.

So until then, you're dismissed.

But you're not discharged.

You're to remain on duty and complete your assignments.

And then when Hargraves arrives, I'll give him my report.

Yes, sir.

You know, technically...

Hargraves made me responsible for his training.

So I think it's my duty to make my cadet a Mountie.

Hmm.

You sound good.

You sure?

I reviewed all the tests myself.

You're in great shape, Lee.

You're absolutely sure there's nothing hidden in there because, you know, my

father was... I read that in your file.

He was your age when he died?

He was.

Ah.

I've been thinking about it a lot lately.

What I'm leaving behind.

Family and Rosie and...

I guess what I'm worried most about is, have I done enough?

Have I done enough for Goldie to remember me after I'm gone?

Leland, you have done more than enough.

A lot of men go through this at this age, especially if they lost their own

fathers too young.

But you have to remember.

You're not your father.

And going off your chart, I'd say you can expect to live to give Goldie away

at her wedding.

And who knows?

Maybe become a granddad, watch them grow up too.

All right.

If you say so.

Thank you, Faith.

I appreciate that.

Oh, um... Maybe we don't tell Rosie about this. She worries.

Let's, uh...

Let's tell her my back was acting up.

Secret's safe with me.

Excellent. Thank you. Bye.

He's here.

Howdy, cadet.

Superintendent.

Afternoon. I'd like to hear your full report.

The cadet can recite the rulebook by heart.

He performs tasks promptly and diligently.

And the writing portion... The writing portion has been completed.

While there's always room for improvement, he shows gumption and

loyalty. And with hard work, I believe one day, he'll make a fine Mountie.

What about you, Cadet?

How would you assess your performance so far?

I'd like to prove myself worthy of Constable Grant's respect one day, sir.

Let's see where things stand in a month.

Good work, Constable.

What is this?

This? Oh, nothing really. It's just an unsolved case.

Bill, did you want to tell me what's in the file?

Well, if you're going to twist my arm...

It's the

same coin.

An entire cache from the mint.

20,000 coins stolen from a lock safe.

aboard a secured freight car, never recovered.

And you think this could be one of them?

If we can trace this, we might well be on our way to solving the great Rocky

Mountain train robbery of 1907.

We?

Care to join?

I got your note.

I told Allie she could stay over if she gets tired.

And you wanted to see me?

Our cadet passed its inspection.

That's wonderful.

Our cadet? Yeah, well, you're his teacher.

That's really great news.

Yeah, it is.

But the real reason I wanted to see you...

Was that I had an idea for our date.

Our date?

Yeah.

Thought we could sneak away.

What if people see us?

They won't.