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Previously

on when calls the heart...

I am strongly requesting

an immediate transfer

to a new post.

Jack, are you jealous?

What if I could

re-open 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, I...

-You don't have to say anything.

You should all 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.

Bye.

Come on, hustle.

Afternoon...

Constable.

Actually I'm here

in an unofficial capacity.

Oh, I see.

I've come to ask

for your hand.

I beg your pardon.

Your hand, may I have it?

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?

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?

Constable Patrick O'Reilly.

And where is

your horse, constable?

Well, she wanted to make

a grand entrance.

And who might she be?

Ah! My goodness!

Oh, my gosh!

Oh, my goodness!

What are you

doing here?

Well, you didn't think

I was going to 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 serge.

Oh, look out for the, um...

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.

H-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 to say 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 was 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.

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?" "virile?"

We went from bombast,

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.

What, 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

in 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.

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.

Never underestimate

what hard work set to a dream

can achieve.

There you go.

If I may, a cup of coffee

and something sweet?

Absolutely.

Coming right up.

-Good morning, Jack.

-Good 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.

Thank you.

I so appreciate your help.

Well, here you go, Mr. gowen.

Ah, it looks wonderful.

Though I can't imagine

it can 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, melittology

is the study of bees--

I've read that it can also

be called "apiology"--

thank you, Julie,

but that's actually

a sub-discipline,

specific to...

Honey bees!

Oh, well then, my...

Api-ologies.

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--

and by "we,"

she means all of you.

The truth is,

your very own miss Thatcher

is terrified of bugs, and--

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 did 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 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 'em up

and put 'em in jail.

Tell me everything

I need to know

about coal valley,

and you're free to go.

This is for you.

Thanks.

I've been reassigned.

Yes.

You do want to go?

It's just...

I've sort of settled in here

and made may 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.

You look gorgeous.

What 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 a secret.

I have to admit,

I never would have

pegged you for

such a romantic.

Well, I had a little help.

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 mountie

doesn't leave too much

time for courting.

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,

I assure you.

Then I feel really lucky.

Elizabeth...

Elizabeth...

You dance beautifully.

Thank you.

I'm glad you asked me

out to dinner.

Me, too.

Oh...

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.

And skinny dipping

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!

No...

It's much too early for that.

Isn't it?

Love at first sight

often leads to short 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 gonna

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?

Now, 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 money,

corners that might have led

to the 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 gowen

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 am 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.

Ugh, my feet are hurting,

and they're freezing.

Can I 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 day

for this.

Well, you could

have picked

a more suitable

pair of shoes.

Hello,

constable Thornton.

What happens to

bring you by this time?

Actually, we were just

out on patrol.

Well, what

a happy coincidence

you should just happen

upon 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.

Miss Thatcher!

Come and see

this slimy bug I found--

Gabe!

Just...

Give me a moment.

Just a moment, please?

What was it

you wanted to discuss?

It's 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.

It 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 at my last post.

Look, we should be

getting back to town anyway.

Just give me one moment.

Stay here. Nature calls...

Come on.

Come on.

Whoa, boy.

Hello!

Hello!

Hello?

Is anybody in here?

Hold it right there.

Don't shoot!

It's in my saddle bag.

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 snuck 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.

There's a town

just a short ride away.

I could take you to see

the company doctor.

I'll be fine.

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.

Well, I can't just let you

bleed to death.

Then get me some bandages,

and some alcohol,

to keep it clean.

Looks like you'll need

some food as well.

And 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, uh...

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... that's real pretty.

And what might your's be?

Nathaniel.

That's not some kind of alias?

No, ma'am.

I should go.

So, she just

left you waiting there?

For nearly an hour.

Said she couldn't find

the appropriate place

to do her business.

Clearly,

you were assigned

the more challenging

of the Thatcher sisters.

I've 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.

Yeah, I've heard about him.

How many banks have they hit?

Ten or so across this region,

and it's not just banks,

it's trains, stagecoaches,

anything really.

He's dangerous, Jack.

Thinks nothing

of pulling a gun.

Well, I look forward to

bringing him to justice.

Good evening.

Good evening, Mr. gowen.

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.

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.

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 will 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.

I'll pick up

at noon on 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...

Can we 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 a wink

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

is seeing a mountie,

maybe he could track down

the men who did this to you.

I said this was

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.

If 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, um...

I have no interest

in living a life of crime.

I've, um, stood

between my brother

and an innocent man

more than once.

That's how I got shot.

Saving lives?

Mm.

You're a good man.

I want to be.

I can come back later

if Mr. gowen is busy.

No, ma'am.

Mr. gowen will be

right pleased

with your visit.

He's just out,

but he should be

back soon, ma'am.

Just, care to wait?

Yes, thank you.

Good morning.

Well, 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 cape 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-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

or pursue you--

I 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 killed, or...

He could meet somebody else.

I might never see him again.

If you two were meant

to be together,

then nothing

will stand in your way.

Mornin', 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.

Jack?

I'm not going to do it.

I am 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 am going to put in

an official appeal to stay.

But that could mean...

I know.

Elizabeth,

I know what the risks are

with my superiors,

and I'm willing to take them...

For you.

What?

Jack...

I can't...

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

have forgiven my parents

if they'd kept me

from coming out west

in pursuit of my dreams.

Jack...

I am so sorry.

You have to do this.

You have to go.

I know it in my heart,

and so do you.

Joe? Joe,

is that you?

No, Nathaniel,

it's me.

You're burning up.

Did you 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 coal valley

while you're still conscious.

No, no...

Julie, I can't...

Nate must've run off

with the money for himself.

You better shut yer mouth,

or I'll tell him

you were talking like that.

You do that.

He must be in trouble,

and we're gonna find him,

hell or high water.

Before I leave,

I've 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 confidante 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.

Abigail?

Elizabeth! Help!

Help!

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. Higgins.

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...