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since I left the comforts
of big city life

to teach school in nthe
little town of Hope Valley.

Every winter
I spend here,

I become more convinced

that there's nothing
more beautiful

than Christmas
in my frontier home.

It was a difficult year for
many of our new neighbors.

The people who settled
near the river

saw their homes swept away
in a flood.

Some even lost beloved husbandsand fathers.

But in the true spirit
of giving,

our town has
joined together,

promising to those
less fortunate

a holiday filled with comfort
and joy.

This is
a long list.

I am in charge of

the Christmas Committee
this year.

It's, uh, it's
a bigger order than usual.

Well, there's extra

for the families
from the settlement.

It's the least we can do
to show them how much we care.

I agree a hundred percent.

So do you think you can get it
all here before Christmas Eve?

It shouldn't be a problem.

Great!

I come by later
with the grocery order.

I wonder what
Miss LeVeaux will say

when she hears
you've taken over her committee.

"Mrs. Coulter" has been
away on her honeymoon

with Mr. Coulter.

I heard they're due back today.

And I'm sure Rosemary
will be delighted

that someone volunteered
in her absence.

You don't actually
believe that, do you?

Christmas is
the season for miracles.

Miss Thatcher!

Where would you like this tree?

Um...

How about right here,
in the center of town?

Sounds like
the perfect place to me.

Jack!

Elizabeth.

How's the work coming?

Good!

We finished the attic
in Mrs. Sullivan's,

and we're just
started work

over the dentist's
office.

And what about

the old houses
by the north road?

The seven houses are
gonna take some time.

To tell the truth,

I need to find a few more
men to lend a hand.

Oh, there's
the Lawson family.

I was thinking

the apartment
below Dottie's

would be perfect for them.

Thanks.

Elizabeth...

I promised you

that I'd find everyone
from the settlement

a permanent place
to call home

by Christmas,

and I intend to deliver.

Christmas is only a week away.

Would you please
stop worrying?

I wish I knew how.

Well, I don't know
how we're going

to pull off
a Christmas Eve banquet.

And this
building project,

if you ask me,
it's far too ambitious.

I think
it's fantastic.

Any word on

when Mayor Gowen
is coming back?

Faith was going to check on him
while she was in Union City,

but I haven't heard anything.

Well, I really think
it's time for you

to officially step in
as mayor, Abigail.

You are head of
the town council,

and the town bylaws
clearly state

that when
the Mayor is absent,

the head of the council
assumes the leadership role.

Florence, I'm not doing
anything official

until we know for sure
about Henry.

And quite frankly,
with the cafe, the banquet,

and Christmas for Cody,

I've got my hands full,
thank you very much.

I just hope Miss Thatcher
knows what she's doing.

She may have bitten off
more than she can chew.

She will be fine,
if we all pitch in and help.

I suppose I could
bake a cake or two.

Or 25!

Oh, come on, Florence!
It'll be fun.

Abigail!

- Excuse me, ladies.
- Of course.

Do you have the menu
for the banquet?

Give me till 3:00.

The sooner the better.

I'm wondering if we should serve
turkey or ham.

Maybe both.

You know, you're starting
to sound a lot like Rose--

Bite your tongue!

Yoo-hoo!
Merry Christmas!

Ah. Speak of the devil.

Okay...

Well, if it isn't
the happy honeymooners!

Hello!

We had just a marvelous time
on our honeymoon!

I didn't want to come back.

But then I realized

I had to make an extra
special Christmas

for my honey-bunny.

Yeah.
That would be me.

Just think.
This is our

very first Christmas
as a married couple.

And I hate
to disappoint you all,

but I absolutely
do not have time

to head the Christmas
Committee this year,

so someone else

will have to remove

that terrible, scrawny
Christmas tree

that Mr. Avery is putting up
in front of the saloon.

Actually, I'm in charge
of the committee this year,

and I think that tree
is just fine.

You would, dear.

Constable Thornton?

Can I play with Rip?

'Course you can, Cody.
He's in the jail.

Oh, Cody. Hold on.
That reminds me...

Um, picked up
a little something for you

when we were in New York.

Autographed by Doc Crandall himself.

He's the best pitcher
in the league!

You bet he is.

What do you say,
young man?

Thanks, Mr. Coulter!

You're very welcome.

So, need a hand moving
the luggage back to your place?

Oh, don't be
silly, no.

Lee's place is much
too small for both of us.

Yeah, apparently,

I am now
building Rosemary

the largest house
in town.

But where will you
stay in the meantime?

Right next door...

to me.

We're neighbors!
Isn't it fabulous?

Come take a peek inside.

All right, give me
a hand with this.

Okay.

- Ready?
- Yep.

Okay.

Oh! Whoa,
whoa, whoa.

Careful.
It's heavy.

What has Rosemary
got in here? Lead?

Souvenirs.

Like the Statue
of Liberty?

I can't believe
you hauled this thing

across an entire continent.

Rosemary went
Christmas shopping

every single day
we were away.

Well, lucky you didn't
stay another week.

You're telling me.

There's no place like home.

It's good
to have you back, Lee.

Good to be back.
So, tell me, uh...

You and Elizabeth
have big plans for the holidays?

Yep.

But she doesn't know it yet.

Okay.

Here we come!

Ready?

Can I get your attention?

Listen up, everyone!

We're lucky
we haven't had much snow

up on the high ground here yet,

but people in town know
it's getting cold,

so they're inviting you
to stay with them

until we finish
building you homes.

We can't impose
like that.

Oh, sure, you can.

Nurse Carter is here

to help make
all the arrangements.

There isn't
a lot more to say,

except let's get you

packed up and out of here
as fast as we can!

I can't believe
we're going to have

a place of our own
by Christmas.

Well, you can believe it,
because it's true.

I wish I could help
with the work,

but I'm heading out

for a double shift
at the mine.

It's okay, Mr. Lawson.
We've got plenty of volunteers.

People are happy
to donate supplies.

Maggie and Timmy
are so excited,

I can't get them
to sleep at night.

Same with our Ruby!

Nancy, let me
help you with that.

I'll be fine.

You sure?
Looks pretty heavy.

I said I'll be fine.

Frank,
we need a hand over here.

Cody, please put away the ball.

We have lots of things
to do today.

Like what?

Well, first,
we are going to be making

Christmas decorations
for the classroom.

My mom said
we're going to be having

a Nativity Pageant
on Christmas Eve.

That's right, we are.

What's a Navi-tivity pageant?

"Nativity."

It's a play about
the birth of Jesus.

Are there going to be
parts for everyone?

Of course there are!

And...

I have ordered
very special costumes

all the way from Hamilton.

and they're going to be
my Christmas gift for the class.

Um...

Miss Thatcher, will
we have to audition,

like we did for
Miss Rosemary's plays?

I'm gonna
audition for Mary.

There won't be any auditions.

The biggest parts

are going to go
to the students who show

who show
the most Christmas spirit

by being kind and caring.

I want to be
one of the wise men.

Then I'm sure you will be
very kind and very caring.

I could clean
the chalkboard after school.

That's a good start,

but it's not exactly
what I had in mind.

Well, then,

what did you
have in mind?

You will have to figure it out.

And after the play,

there's going to be
a Giving Tree,

with presents
and special surprises.

Yes, Ruby?

Even for the new kids?

Especially for the new kids.

I really want
a train set.

I've never had
a dollhouse.

What about you, Maggie?

Is there something special
you'd like?

I once had
a "Biddy Betsy" doll,

but I lost her.

I miss her a lot.

Oh. Well, maybe you could
draw a picture of her

to put on the tree.

I'm not very good
at drawing.

I'll help.

That's very kind of you, Emily.

All right, everyone.

Let's get to work
on these decorations.

Harper?

I didn't get to hear
what you wanted for Christmas.

Guess I just want my mom
to be happy again.

She really misses my dad.

Well, she has you,

and that's the most important
thing in the world.

Come on.

Can I help you pack?

I can handle it
myself, thanks.

You want to tell me
what's wrong?

Everyone's so happy out there.

It's hard being alone
at Christmas.

You bet it is.

You've all
been so generous.

It's wrong for me
to feel sorry for myself.

It's not wrong.

You lost your husband.

Why don't you come by
the church tomorrow?

We can talk.

I don't want
to put you to any trouble.

I'd tell you if it was trouble.

So tomorrow?

All right.

How's it coming?

Well, it turns out

the floorboards
are rotted.

We're going to need
some more lumber.

Have you started
on the apartment

for the Lawsons yet?

No. I figured
I'd get to that tomorrow.

I'll head
to the mill,

see if I can get
more lumber.

Thanks, Jesse.

Bill, I need a favor.

What kind of favor?

Think you could cover
for me for about an hour?

Mountie business?

Actually,
I promised someone

we would pick out
a Christmas tree together.

Go ahead.

Consider it
an early Christmas present.

Actually, consider it
your only Christmas present.

When I was on
my rounds yesterday,

I spotted the perfect
Christmas tree.

I thought we were going
to pick one out together.

We are.

I just thought I'd do
a little advance scouting

to save some time,
that's all.

So?

What do you think?

Uh, um...

it's...

compact.

Well, it's the perfect
fit for your rowhouse.

Or it's exactly what
you need for the jail.

You don't like it.

Did you hear that?

Yeah, it sounds
like sleigh bells.

Over there.

Here, boy!

Come on.

Where'd he go?

I don't know...

but it looks like

he just found us
the most perfect tree.

It's a beauty,
all right.

Sam Bailey, at your service.

Constable Jack Thornton.

This is Elizabeth Thatcher.

Hello.

Is that your wagon?

Yeah. It's my wagon
and my livelihood.

I pride myself on having
just what my customers need.

Hmm. How long
do you think you'll be

staying here,
Mr. Bailey?

Don't worry about me,
Constable.

I'm just passing through
on my way to Union City.

Need a hand
chopping down that tree?

I think
I can handle it, thanks.

All right.

I'll leave you to it.

Oh. Hey, honey, I'm home.

Or... maybe
I'm in Santa's workshop.

What do you think?

Wow.

I mean, it's, uh...

Hi!

I thought I might
as well get started

on the holiday decorating.

"Started?"

You mean you're not finished?

Well, I don't know.

The trees look
a little bare.

You do realize,
of course,

that most people
have one tree.

We're not most people.

But two trees? Really?

Not two, silly.
There's another one upstairs.

Ah. Of course there is.

But now there's hardly enough
room for all the furniture.

There is a place for everything
and everything's in its place.

Mm-hmm. You know,

you really don't need
to go to all this trouble.

It's no trouble at all.

And thankfully, I have the time,

now that Elizabeth is running
the Christmas committee.

I never realized
what a burden it was.

I thought you enjoyed being
in charge of all that stuff.

That was before
I was a married woman.

Now I can see
it's the perfect job

for a spinster

who doesn't have
a husband to take care of.

I almost forgot.

I need to rearrange
your closet.

Oh, no, no, no, no,
no, no. That's okay.

You don't need
to do that.

I want to.

Your Christmas
present is in the closet,

and-- no, no, no,
no, no, no.

I want it
to be a surprise.

What is it?

Well, if I told you,
it wouldn't be a surprise.

Right?

Uh-uh-uh, stay with me.
Stay with me.

You're gonna
love it, though.

You must
be exhausted.

Packing up that camp
couldn't have been easy.

Oh. At least we got everyone
settled before sundown.

Would you like
some dessert?

Oh, you know I love
your desserts,

but I gotta
turn in early.

Oh.

More construction,
first thing.

It's gonna be
another long day.

Are you gonna have enough
strength to help us decorate

that Christmas tree
tomorrow night?

Oh, you bet.

I hope
you don't mind

that I brought some
ornaments of my own.

No, I love them.

Especially this one.

Oh, that.

That one was my favorite
when I was a kid.

Looks like Rip used it
as a chew toy.

I'll fix it.

Mounties are handy
at lots of things.

Oh.

Well...

how are Mounties

at playing Santa?

Why do you ask?

I need someone to help hand out
presents after the pageant.

The thing is,

I-I wouldn't want
to rob someone

more deserving
of the honor.

Please?

I really want to make this--

...The best
Christmas

for the town,

and for the new
families, I know.

All I want is

to make it the best
Christmas for you.

You have
something in mind?

As a matter of fact...

there's something
I've been meaning to ask you.

And if I'm going to do it,
I have to do it now.

Now, as in right now?

Well, it really
can't wait.

Would you do me
the honor...

the great honor...

...of accompanying me
to the Mountie Christmas Ball?

The Mountie Christmas Ball?

We won't be long.

Just an afternoon
and an evening.

It's in Buxton this year.

I'll hire a horse
and a carriage to take us.

Oh, but, um, I have the dinner
and the pageant and...

I promise,

I'll get you back in time
for everything.

Oh, Jack...

Of course.

I'd love to go.

Have you seen my baseball?

It was under the couch
the last time I looked.

Oh, but don't play with it
in class.

Are those cookies?

Yes,

but they are for Christmas Eve,
not for breakfast.

Miss Abigail...

if I bring cookies
to school,

does that count
as being kind and caring?

Well, it does
if you do it

because you think it will make
your friends happy.

So it doesn't

if I want to get a good part
in the Christmas play?

I'm afraid not.

What if it's both?

Well, it's a start.

Have a good day, Cody.

The morning stage just came in.

Is there a problem?

He's back.

Careful! I don't
want you to fall.

I'm not going to fall
unless somebody pushes me.

Let's get you home.

You should save your strength.

And you should
save your breath.

I'm just fine.

Well, this is a surprise.

Mayor Gowen
refused to stay

in the hospital
another day.

Is he going
to be okay?

He'll be fine.

Right now, he just
needs plenty of rest.

But he can go
back to work, right?

Abigail...

Henry Gowen's under
federal investigation.

He's not allowed
to serve as Mayor

unless, or until,
he's cleared.

Opal,

that is a beautiful house.

It's for Brownie.

I'm making mine
for Biddy Betsy,

but I can't get
the roof to stay on.

Well, I think you might need
some more icing to glue it on.

She can use mine.

Thanks, Cody!

Miss Thatcher?

How come Harper isn't here?

I don't know.

Timmy, did Harper walk with you
to school this morning?

His mom said
not to wait for him.

Hello, my dear children!

Well, look at
all of the wonderful things

you're making for Christmas!

Miss Thatcher says

there's going to be
a nativity play,

presents,
and a Christmas feast.

Well, Miss Thatcher's
going to be very busy

with all of that,

and the Mountie
Christmas Ball.

-
-You're going to a ball?

With Constable
Thornton?

How romantic.

Oh, all right, everyone.

Let's keep working on
our projects.

How did you know

I was going to the Mountie
Christmas Ball?

Oh, my dear Elizabeth.

The walls at the rowhouses
are paper-thin,

and your squeaky voice
cuts through them like a knife.

But never mind all that.

I am here on
a mission of mercy.

Which is?

The Mountie Christmas Ball
is not just any social event.

It isthe
event of the season,

and lucky for you,

I have an absolutely
stunning gown.

I bought it on my honeymoon
and I want you to borrow it.

Thank you,

but I'm sure I can find
something in my closet.

From two seasons ago?

Oh...

I guess it has been a while

since I've gone
shopping for a gown.

Let me be
your fairy godmother.

As long as you don't
turn me into a pumpkin.

You'll make
a beautiful Cinderella.

Now, I really
must run.

I have some digging to do.

Digging?

Well, Lee bought me
a Christmas present

while we were on our honeymoon.

I haven't been able
to find it anywhere!

The only time I can look for it
is when he's at work.

Wouldn't that
spoil the surprise?

Oh, my dear,
half the fun of a surprise

is knowing what it is
ahead of time.

Here you go.

What's all this for?

We're leaving town.

Leaving?

That's--
That's kind of sudden.

Well, that's the way
of things, I guess.

You never told me.

What's there to tell?

There's nothing here
for us, not anymore.

Not without Harper's father.

Just think about it
for a few days. Stay.

At least until
after Christmas.

How can we celebrate
Christmas without Virgil?

Put that in
the wagon, Harper.

He shouldn't have died.

He was a good man.

I know he was.

You don't know anything.
I don't need you.

I don't need your church.
I don't need any of this!

Yes, you do.

And we need you.

Just let me help.

You want to help?

Then tell God
to give me back my husband.

We have to go.

Nancy... Nancy, think about
what you're doing here.

Just leave us alone.

Hello, Henry.

It's good to see you.

Abigail.
What can I do for you?

I heard about the accident,

and I came to see
how you were doing.

I-I brought you
some muffins.

Well, that's very kind of you.
Thank you.

How's Nora?

Is she coming back
to take care of you?

You needn't concern yourself
with that.

I'm quite fine.
Thank you.

Well, then I need to talk
to you about some town business.

There are bills
that have to be paid.

Well, if you just leave them,

I'll be back in my office
tomorrow.

Henry...

you can't go back
to being Mayor.

Not yet, anyway.

Well, says who?

The town charter.

You're still under
federal investigation,

and, apparently, that means

you can't serve Hope Valley
in any capacity

until you've been cleared.

I'm sorry.

Are you?

Seems to me

that you've gotten
what you always wanted.

I have a business to run
and a child to raise.

I certainly
do not want your job.

And yet, you have it.

If you could just answer
a few questions

about these invoices...

Well, you are
an intelligent woman.

I'm sure
you will figure it out.

I don't have
your experience, Henry.

No, you do not.

I thought
we could work together.

Well, you thought wrong.

You're making this harder
than it has to be.

Good afternoon,
Mrs. Stanton.

Why should you get
to play Mary?

I helped Opal
with her spelling test.

I shared my lunch
with Ruby.

Is there something
wrong, girls?

No.

Good! Because we can't be
in the Christmas spirit

if we're fighting with
our best friend, now can we?

No.

When I was a kid,

we did
a Christmas pageant.

and I wanted
to be Joseph,

but the-the teacher,

she chose someone else
to play the part.

Mm. So what part
did you get?

"Shepherd
Number Three."

Never could figure out how
to be the teacher's pet.

Until now.

Is there
a problem, Frank?

Nancy Tucker and her boy
left town this morning for good.

Oh, no!
What happened?

Too many memories.

Harper said something
yesterday.

I should have
spoken with her.

I tried to stop her,
but...

I couldn't.

I hate to think of her
and her son alone on the road

at Christmas.

Anyway, I'm gonna help Lee

with the houses
by the north road.

I feel terrible.

Harper's such
a sweet boy.

He was doing
so well here.

What can we do?

We could pray
for a miracle.

Look, everyone!

Whoa!

Merry Christmas,
boys and girls!

Do you think
it's Santa?

Come on!

Looks like
he's taken a shine to you!

I wish I could have a dog.
What's his name?

"Dasher."

Like the reindeer!

I knew
it was Santa!

Did you get my letter
about Biddy Betsy?

I'm just
an old peddler, sweetheart.

I'm not Santa Claus.

But I'm sure
he got your letter.

And you know what?

I think he knows you've been
a good girl this year, too.

All right, everyone.
It's time to go home.

Your parents
are waiting for you.

Let's go.

Bye.

Mr. Bailey. I thought
you were headed to Union City.

I was, but then,
well, I figured

maybe I should stick around
a little while longer.

The place sure has grown up
since the last time I was here.

When was that?

Oh, so long ago,
I've forgotten.

But, what I remember is,

people around here--
pretty friendly.

Well, they still are,

as long as you abide
by the rules.

Aw, I can save you
the trouble, son.

No selling moonshine.

No selling any home remedies
might happen to be moonshine.

No disturbing the peace,

and no disturbing anyone,
at all!

Well, unless, of course,
they want to be disturbed.

I think you understand things
pretty well.

Some say.

That a boy.

You're staying till Christmas?

Guess that kind of depends on
what people around here need.

It's like I said before,

I'm good at helping folks
find what they're looking for.

Like the perfect
Christmas tree?

Something like that.

I don't think I've been
this busy in my entire life.

Well, if you're
concerned about

becoming Mayor,
Abigail,

I don't blame you,
it's a tall order.

So you don't think
I can handle it?

I didn't say that.

Then what
are you saying?

I'm just saying that

it's a big job
for a...

For a what?

Well, for a...

...For a busy businesswoman
and mother, like yourself.

It's just
a lot of responsibility.

I see.

But since
you're my business partner,

I guess you'd have no problem
running the cafe

if I take over as Mayor
for a while.

Unless, of course,
it's too much responsibility...

for you.

Bring on the apron.

Looking for somethin' special?

I don't suppose you have
any hair jewels, do you?

Afraid I don't have
anything quite so fancy.

Neither does Mr. Yost.

And the Mountie Ball
is in three days.

And you'll be the belle
of that ball,

with or without
those fancy hair bobs.

Well, it seems
like the mercantile's

out of just about
everything this week.

Maybe I can help.

Do you have any pepper?

I'm trying to make
a shepherd's pie.

Oh, actually, it's
paprika that you need.

Right.

Paprika.
It's my first time.

I'm not
a very good cook.

Well, I wasn't any good
at first either.

It just takes practice.

Paprika.
Let me see.

Um...

Nope. I'm all out.

But maybe you've got some,
in your pantry.

I do!

In fact, I was
planning on making

a shepherd's pie
later tonight.

You could come by,
if you like,

and we could
make it together?

I'd like that!

All right. See you soon.

Great!

Yeah, makes a fella happy--

seeing folks getting together
for the holidays,

caring for each other,
giving kindness.

Now, that's what
the Christmas spirit's

all about,
wouldn't you say?

That's exactly what I'd say.

I guess it's a lucky thing
you were out of paprika.

Yep. Lucky indeed, hmm.

Hopefully,

this place doesn't
need too much work.

Well, it's only been
vacant for six months.

How bad could it be?

I remember it
being different.

Ah, it's not as bad
as it looks.

My crew'll get it
fixed up in no time.

We just got
to replace that window,

panel up the walls,

fix that hole.

No, it was for
the chimney that was connected--

...to the stove,

which isn't
there anymore.

The Lawsons can't live
here this time of year

without a stove.

Well, what are
the chances

of getting one
by Christmas?

If I know Elizabeth,

she'll find a way
to make it happen.

Okay, well,
let's get to it.

You want to tell me
what you're doing?

My apologies.

I knocked over your trash,
but I'm putting everything back.

Doesn't look
like "everything."

I kept a few scraps for Dasher.
That's him over there.

The dog
eats scones?

He has a refined palate.

Do I know you?

Could be.

You look familiar yourself.

Do you play golf, by chance?

No.

Didn't I arrest you once?

Dougall Flats, petty theft?

The arm of the law has
embraced me from time to time,

but those days are long gone.

I'm a peddler, not a thief.

Well, there can't be
much of a profit

in being a peddler.

Helping people
find what they need

is what I do best,

but it is
more of a calling

than a way
to make a living,

but that's all right.

Well, maybe for you,

but I bet Dasher
might like something

a little better
than a stale scone.

You wait here
and I'll heat up

some leftover stew.

You're kinder than
Saint Nicholas himself.

Well, I wouldn't go that far.

Oh, there's nothing wrong with
spreading a little happiness.

Dasher, boy.

Hey, honey.

Well!

Would you
look at that?

Isn't it amazing?

No candles?

Lee, candles
are so passé.

Welcome to Christmas
in the 20th century.

If you say so.

Now, you just settle
in right there

while I finish
making dinner.

All right.

Here's your newspaper.

Thank you.

Thank goodness
I have the time

to take care of my husband
the way he truly deserves.

I don't want you
to take this the wrong way,

but maybe you take care of me
just a little too well.

I just want you to be happy.

I'm always happy
when I'm around you.

Now I need to get back
to the stove!

I've made all your favorites.

Steak-and-potato pie,
Yorkshire pudding,

dumplings and gravy.

What, all
in the same night?

They say the way
to a man's heart

is through his stomach.

They say anything
about heartburn?

- Hmm?
- Nothing.

You know, I'd never had
shepherd's pie

until I came to Hope Valley.

Now I think it's my favorite.

Well, next time,
we can try spaghetti.

Sounds like fun!

Are you going back
to Hamilton for Christmas?

No.

I thought I'd be spending
the holidays with my fiancé,

but...

You know
it wasn't right with him.

I know.

To tell you the truth,

I was worried I'd be
spending the holidays alone.

Well, we are not
going to let that happen.

If you have
some free time,

I could really use

some extra help
on the Christmas Committee.

Okay!

Well, I'd better get
out of your way.

Let you plan for
the Mountie Ball.

Oh, so you've heard
about that?

Oh, ho!

I think everyone has.

You and Jack are going
to make a lovely couple.

Thank you.

If you run across

any eligible Mountie bachelors
while you're there,

will you wrap one up for me?

With a big, red bow.

Working on your sermon
for Christmas Eve?

I am so sorry.

I lost track of time.

No, that's okay.

Cody and I
decorated the tree.

and then I heard
you were here,

so I brought you
some dessert.

Oh, that's awfully kind of you.

So, how's it coming?

Four drafts,
none of them good.

Oh. Still searching
for the right inspiration?

Something like that.

Well, just take
a look around town...

all the happy faces,
that should help.

Not everyone's smiling.

Frank, I know you're upset
about Nancy,

but you did all you could.

Yeah,
and it wasn't good enough.

You're being
too hard on yourself.

You know, I asked everyone
in the settlement

where they might have gone,

and no one knows.

You can't fix everyone.

Nancy's not everyone, Abigail.

I watched her husband die...

couldn't do anything about it.

My father used to say
we're all soldiers.

Sometimes, we win...

and sometimes, we lose.

But we fight
the good fight,

and that's
what matters.

And if you don't
believe me...

ask Him.

Thank you.

The gentlemen at
the table near the door

would like to talk
to the cook.

What do they want?

They say they don't
like their eggs.

Somebody here got
a problem with my eggs?

Are you the cook?

Yeah. And I get really steamed
when people don't

like what I serve.

So let me ask you again--

you got a problem with my eggs?

No.

No problem.

Good.

Make sure you leave
the little lady a nice tip.

How's your breakfast,
Constable?

No complaints here, Bill.

Hey, Jack!

I'm glad I found you.

Everything okay?

Actually, no. Um...

I bought Rosemary

a piece of jewelry for Christmas
at an auction at Sotheby's.

Right there.

Paid a pretty penny for it, too.

I went to get it this morning--
it was gone.

Oh, well...
you sure it didn't crawl away?

Ha-ha.
Make fun all you like,

but I will have you know--

these are all the rage
in New York right now.

Lady Astor
has one just like it.

Anyway,
it was in a jewelry box

at the bottom of my trunk.

And you think it was stolen?

Well, it must've been.
It was there yesterday.

Mr. Coulter.

Can I get you anything?

Actually, no.
Um, couldn't eat a bite.

Rosemary's been stuffing me
like a holiday turkey.

I do like the apron, though.

Oh, thanks.
I got it from Sam.

Sam? The peddler?

Does anybody know
anything about him?

I sent a wire
to Mountie HQ.

No one has ever heard
of "Sam Bailey."

Well, that's strange.

He told me
he did some jail time.

They couldn't
find any records.

Interesting.

Gentlemen! How fortunate
to catch you all together.

Well, how can we help you,
Miss Thatcher?

I am here
on official Christmas business.

Which is?

Well, so far,
none of the men in this town

have stepped forward to play
Santa on Christmas Eve,

so I don't care
how you boys do it,

just find someone to volunteer.

Yes, ma'am.

Um, Elizabeth--

Hmm?

With you in charge
of Christmas this year,

Rosemary has a lot of free time
on her hands,

which isn't necessarily
a good thing.

So I was wondering
if maybe you might--

If I could give her
something to do?

It would save me a great deal
of indigestion, yes.

Consider it done.

Thank you.
I owe you.

How's it going?

You tell me.

Bill hasn't shot
any of my customers, has he?

Um, I don't think so.

Well, that's good.

I have to get a new town budget
approved by New Year's.

It's gonna be a while

before I'm in front
of that stove again.

Christmas Eve
is only three days away.

Are you sure you can
handle the banquet, Abigail?

Bill will do
most of the cooking,

but I'll do the coordinating.

Just wish I had more time
to spend with Cody.

Well, if you don't have
a gift for him yet,

I happen to know
he really wants a dog.

He's getting a baseball cap.

Well, I am
officially out of a job,

just in time for Christmas.

Henry fired you?

Oh, that's right,

and he won't let Nurse Carter
anywhere near him.

It's like he's trying
to shut out the world.

I thought I could get
through to him, but I can't.

I need a cup of tea, please.

Oh.

Maybe you should talk to him,
Abigail.

I could try,
but the last time I did,

he nearly bit my head off.

He listens to you
more than anyone else.

Well...

I may be unemployed,

but on the bright side,

Rosemary brought over the gown

she's loaning you
for the Mountie Christmas Ball.

I have all the time in the world
to do the alterations.

Alterations?

She said it needs to be
let out in the waist,

and taken in at...

other places.

Excuse me?

"Other places"?

Can I give Dasher a treat?

That sounds
like a yes.

You must be excited,

with Christmas
right around the corner.

I guess so.

Well, is something wrong?

It's the nativity pageant.

My friend, Anna, and I
both want to play Mary.

Ah.

And you think
you deserve it more.

Well, I do.

Well, seeing as it's Christmas,

maybe you should let your friend
have the part.

Well, seeing as it's Christmas,

maybe she should let me
have the part.

It always feels better to give
than receive.

You take Dasher, here,

why did you ask
to feed him a treat?

Because dogs like treats.

You see?

It's not the joy
you get from something,

it's the joy you get
from giving something.

My teacher
said the same thing.

Well, she's
one smart lady.

I have to find Anna.

You're up early,
Pastor.

Got work to do.

Ah. Finish
that sermon?

You ask
too many questions.

You sound like a man who's lost
the Christmas spirit, my friend.

I got just the thing for it.
Right here.

Dr. Othon's
Miracle Elixir.

I don't look for answers
in the bottom of a bottle.

I'm guessing there was
a time when you did.

Ancient history.

And then...

you found answers from above?

Pretty much.

Least till now.

What changed?

Couldn't help a friend.

She took her son and left town.

It seems to me you've had it
pretty easy here so far.

Town of good,
God-fearing people...

Maybe the fact you've been
given a challenge

means you're ready
for something more.

Or maybe I'm not.

Got my work cut out for me
with this one.

If I get a Biddy Betsy
for Christmas,

she can have a tea party
with Brownie.

Brownie would like that.

They can visit
Ruby's dollhouse.

Maggie?

If you and Opal
want to come to the cafe

with your doll,

you can have
a real tea party.

Do you really mean it?

I'll ask Miss Abigail,
but I bet she'll say yes.

Miss Thatcher?

Mm-hmm?

Anna and I need
to talk to you.

About what?

We've been thinking
about the pageant,

and we think Ruby
should get to play Mary.

You do?

She's new.
It would mean a lot to her.

But I thought you both
wanted to play Mary.

We did,
but we decided

that being friends
is more important

than fighting
all the time.

Emily?

Is there something wrong?

This was
Harper's ornament.

You miss him, don't you?

Yeah.

When I'm worried about someone,
I say a prayer for them.

I'll say a prayer
for Harper at bedtime.

I will, too.

Well, Mr. Newlywed,
how's married life?

It's everything
I thought it would be.

I've done enough
interrogations

to know an evasive answer
when I hear one.

The first rule
of a happy marriage--

don't do anything

that Rosemary might
take the wrong way.

Gentlemen!

How are we going
to settle this?

Darts.

Loser wears
the big red suit.

So who goes first?

I feel lucky.

Well, I guess we know
who's playing Santa.

As someone wise
once said,

there's nothing wrong

with spreading
a little happiness.

♪ Deck the halls
With boughs of holly ♪

♪ Fa-la-la-la-la
La-la-la ♪

♪ 'Tis the season
To be jolly ♪

♪ Fa-la-la-la-la
La-la-la-la ♪

♪ Don we now
Our gay apparel ♪

♪ Fa-la-la-la-la
La-la-la ♪

♪ Troll the ancient
Yuletide carols ♪

♪ Fa-la-la-la-la
La-la-la ♪

Only three days
till Christmas,

and there's still
lots to do.

It'll all
be taken care of

by the time we leave.

♪ Deck the halls
With boughs of holly ♪

It's been years since
I've been to a Christmas Ball,

and I've never been
to a Mountie Ball.

To tell you the truth,
I'm a little nervous.

Nervous? Why?

There is
gonna be dancing.

And?

And, I'm pretty good
at the two-step,

but I've never really
gotten the hang of the waltz.

The waltz is easy.

Do you think that
you could show me?

Right here,
right now?

Yeah. Why not?

Well, there
isn't any music.

I couldn't help overhearing.

I'll leave you to it.

Okay, put
one hand here...

and your other hand
goes on my waist.

I like this already.

Jack, you're not
paying attention.

Now, that's where you're wrong.

I heard
our apartment

is going to be
a lot of work.

Kurt will
pay you back

just as soon
as we're settled.

Mrs. Lawson,

all you have to do
is be a good neighbor.

Just the same,

we don't like
taking charity.

We can talk about
all that later.

What is this new piece
you've acquired?

Isn't it beguiling?

That's...
one word for it.

Excuse me.

It's amazing

you would buy that
for yourself.

Well, I needed
something special

to wear
for Christmas Eve.

Sorry to interrupt, ladies,

but I need to speak
to Mrs. Blakeley for a second.

Of course.

Thank you.

That is an interesting
piece of jewelry.

Thank you, Constable.

Is it new?

I bought it from
that lovely peddler,

Mr. Bailey.

He said it's one
of a kind.

I bet it is.

Too bad there's
only one, though.

It would look great

with the gown
Elizabeth is wearing

to the Mountie Ball.

Oh... Oh,
I'm sorry, I--

I know
that you can't

put a price on something
like that, Mrs. Blakeley,

but I'd be willing

to give you twice
what you paid for it.

It would mean
a lot to me.

And then you could get yourself
something even nicer.

Well...

there was a dragonfly pendant,
a truly stunning piece.

But it cost...

$10.

You know what,
Mrs. Blakeley?

I think you deserve to have
a stunning Christmas.

Well, if you insist.

Does Dasher know any tricks?

Most dogs like to play catch.

Not with this ball.

Hey, Cody.

Aren't you late
for school?

I guess so.

What can I do
for you, Constable?

Well, I just spoke
to Mrs. Blakeley,

and she told me

that you sold her
this special piece of jewelry.

So I did.
Hard to forget that one.

You mind telling me
where you got it?

Oh, I buy and sell
a lot of things.

Hard to keep track
of them all.

Really?

Because this happens
to be stolen property.

I'm sorry to hear that.

Maybe the circuit judge
can jog your memory,

but I'm afraid he won't be
coming though town

till after Christmas.

I still can't remember.

That's a shame,

'cause you know
I'm going to have to arrest you.

Well, you gotta do
what you gotta do.

May I have your attention,
please?

All right, everyone.

It is time to assign the parts
for the nativity pageant.

Now, several of you have shown
excellent Christmas spirit,

and I am
very, very proud of you.

All right. Ruby...

you'll be playing
the role of Mary.

Hattie and Anna...

there will be two angels
this year

because the two of you
have both been angels.

Cody, you'll be playing
one of the Wise Men,

and Robert and Timmy,
you will also be Wise Men.

Do we get
to ride camels?

I'm afraid they were
fresh out of camels in Buxton.

But your new costumes

should be arriving
first thing tomorrow morning.

Um, Emily, would you mind
finishing reading the cast list?

Thank you.

Opal, you're going to be
the little drummer girl.

If this is about
the gown for the Mountie Ball,

I'm kind of in the middle
of something.

Not at all.

Dottie's finishing
the alterations as we speak.

No, I am here
because Lee told me

you were in desperate need

of help with
the Christmas festivities.

Well, it wasn't really
an emergency.

Now, I know it's hard
for you to admit

that you are in over your head,

and you don't want
to exhaust yourself

before the Mountie Ball.

You certainly don't want

any more of those unsightly
little worry lines...

I don't have worry lines.

Of course you don't.

Thankfully,

I have done dozens
of these Christmas pageants,

and I am ready to jump right in.

Actually, what I really need

is some help stringing popcorn
for the Christmas tree.

Stringing popcorn?

Mm-hmm. Jump right in.

Henry.

I told you I didn't want
to talk about any town business.

That's not why I'm here.

Why did you
fire Dottie?

Fired Dottie

because I no longer had use
for her services.

But she was trying
to take care of you

until you got back
on your feet.

And why are you here?

You here because
you care about me?

Is that so hard to believe?

A while ago,

that might have meant
something to me.

A while ago?

Believe it or not,

I cared about
what happened to you

after your husband passed.

That's one
of the reasons

why I invested
in your cafe.

It was a business deal.

You were just trying
to make money.

Well, you can believe
whatever you like.

Henry,

I know that you're upset
about a lot of things.

Here's
what you know.

Whatyou know is
that I don't want your help.

You're here because
you want to feel good

about the fact
that you made an effort.

You're here

because you want to be able
to go to sleep at night,

comforted by the fact
that you know that you tried.

You're just saying that because
you think I took your job.

Then why can't we just
stop playing games here?

Why can't you just admit
that you enjoy

feeling morally superior
to the rest of us?

You're here for you.

Not for me.

For you.

If you really believe that,

then there is
nothing more to say.

Well, I really believe that,
so I guess we're done.

We're done.

Oh!

Sure could use
some more coffee.

Really?

Most people
don't like my coffee.

Well, most people
forget to be grateful.

That's true enough.

Got any family, Sam?

The world
is my family.

The world's your family.

You sure are
hard to read.

What I do
is who I am.

Got a special
occasion coming up?

The Mountie
Christmas Ball.

I bet you're taking
that pretty schoolteacher.

Yep.

Gonna hire a carriage,
go in style.

I got it
all planned out.

Yeah, you seem like
the kind of guy

who always has
everything planned.

I guess I do.

Plans are a funny thing,
you know.

How's that?

Well, they don't always
turn out the way you expect.

Take me, for instance.

I didn't plan on
spending the night in jail.

No, I suppose you didn't.

A few hours ago,

I was hungry, cold.

Now I got
a roof over my head,

a hot meal.

Sometimes,
what you don't want

turns out to be exactly
the thing you need.

It's kinda the story of my life.

How's that?

Well, time was,

like most people,

I wanted to be rich
and powerful.

Important.

Well, I never got
to be those things,

so I had to make
a different life for myself.

Had to figure out
what I really wanted.

Well...

I guess we all got to figure
that out sooner or later.

Yep.

And when life doesn't go
the way you want,

it's a good time to stop
and think about it.

♪ Five golden rings

♪ Four calling birds

♪ Three French hens

♪ Two turtle doves

♪ And a partridge
in a pear tree ♪

You're a really good
singer, Mr. Avery.

And a good babysitter.

Well, thanks to you both.

Now off to bed
with you, young man.

It's late.
Good night.

'Night!

As a rule,

it's good to have dinner
before midnight.

Well, with the town budget,

committee meetings,
hearings,

and all these invoices to pay,

I must've lost track of time.

So, how was your visit
with Henry today?

Or should I ask?

Well, let's just say
it wasn't pleasant.

Abigail, forget about Gowen.

You're trying too hard.

You're absolutely right.

And there's so much to do.

I had no idea how much work
went into running a town.

Well, that's
my point exactly.

Gowen should be thanking you
for relieving him of his duties.

And I should be thanking you
for babysitting Cody.

And for this soup!

It's almost as good as mine!

I won't tell if you won't.

Mm!

Jack!

Rosemary. You're up early.

I didn't catch a wink of sleep
after I heard what had happened.

How could you arrest
that lovely old man?

Mr. Bailey?

Just doing my job.

You have made
a terrible mistake.

How so?

He didn't steal that...

oh!
...horrible pin.

How do you know
what he stole, Rosemary?

Funny thing, that.

Amuse me.

Well...

I just happened to be
straightening out Lee's things,

when, lo and behold,

Iaccidentally

found this small box.

You accidentally

unwrapped it and opened it?

The details aren't important.

What is important is...

have you seen...

that... that thing?

I have.

Well, then you know

I could never have worn it.

So you sold it to Sam?

Well, I didn't want
to hurt Lee's feelings.

I thought that, if he thought
that he had lost it,

well, then he would just
pick something else out.

something a little less--
ugh! ...terrifying.

I know he means well!

Oh, Jack!

I didn't know what to do!

I'm gonna tell you exactly
what you're gonna do.

Your husband bought you
a very special gift

for your first
Christmas together.

So...

you are going to put it
right back where you found it,

then, on Christmas morning,
when he gives it to you,

you will act surprised
and delighted.

"Surprised and delighted"?

You're a very talented actress.

It'll be the performance
of a lifetime.

Do you promise

not to say a word
about what happened?

My lips are sealed.

You should've told me

Rosemary Coulter
sold you the pin.

Oh, it wouldn't
have been right!

Because?

Well, the way I see it,

it gave the young lady
an opportunity

to learn a lesson
about telling the truth,

which is exactly what
she needed for Christmas.

So it all worked out
the way it was supposed to.

Come on, Dasher.

Pastor!

You're just the man
I want to see.

I got something for you.

I don't think you have
anything I need.

Don't be too sure.

What do you say?

A man of God can
always use a Bible.

And I'll let it go
for cheap.

That's okay. I've got
plenty of those at church.

Well,
it is pretty old.

I got it from
Granville Penitentiary.

They were giving away
some old books.

Wait.

Do you mind
if I look at that for a second?

I did time at Granville.

Lot of people did
time at Granville.

I saved it because of
the inscription on the back.

The Saint Francis prayer.

"Lord, let me be
an instrument of Thy peace.

"Where there is hatred,
let me sow love,

"where there is doubt, faith,

where there is despair, hope."

It's a favorite of mine.

Mine, too.

Which is why I wrote it there.

This was my bible.

Is that right?

Oh...

You must've changed
a lot of lives with this book.

And I have a feeling
you're gonna change a lot more.

Like that friend
you were telling me about,

the one with the little boy.

She left without telling anyone
where she was going,

there's no way to find her.

Three wise men found Bethlehem
by following a star.

Well, they had a lot of help.

So have you, my friend.

How much
you want for that?

Oh, take it.

The way I look at it,

I'm just returning it
to its rightful owner.

Good morning,
Miss Yost.

Katie!

Katie, when-when Nancy Tucker
came to you for supplies,

did she happen to mention
where she was headed?

I don't think so.

Wait! She did say

she needed enough rations
to get to Albert Falls.

Albert Falls.

Thanks.

Looks like the pastor
just found his star after all.

Oh, it's pretty snug.
You want to hand me that mallet?

Yeah.

- Thank you.
- Yeah.

Watch out!

The freight
wagon's late.

That silly wagon
is always running late.

I'm sure it'll
be here in no time.

I want to make sure everything's
taken care of

before we leave
for the ball tonight.

Don't you worry
about it.

I will tie up
any loose ends.

You will?

Of course.
You asked for my help,

and Christmas is
the season for giving.

Pardon me.
I thought I should

deliver this in person.

Thank you.

"Train derailed
outside Union City.

Track closed."

There won't be any deliveries
till after Christmas.

Oh!

Everyone's going
to be so disappointed.

It's not that bad.

Yes, it is.

What am I going
to tell the children?

Timmy wanted
a train set,

and Ruby had
her heart set

on a doll's house.

And poor Maggie,

all she wanted
was a "Biddy Betsy."

Maggie isn't
going to get her doll?

Cody, why don't you run outside
and play for a little while?

The stove I ordered
for the Lawsons

was on that train.

They'll understand.

I know, but it's...

it's so unfair.

I better let Jack know.

No, we're fine,

but we could use some help
shoring up the beam.

Excuse me.

Elizabeth!

Jack--

I've got some bad news.

You heard
about the train?

It gets worse.
The beam fell

at the apartment

we were fixing up
for the Lawson family.

Now, we're all okay,

but we're behind schedule.

What are we gonna do?

Whatever we have to.

Now, we said
we're gonna make this

a special Christmas
for the town,

we're gonna deliver.

Even if
we have to work

straight through
till Christmas Eve.

But the Mountie Ball...

Yeah.

I really
want us to go...

but I think this
is more important.

I'm so glad you said that.
We can't leave now.

So... what's the next step?

If I could have
everyone's attention...

Just because the freight wagon
didn't come through

doesn't mean
we have to give up on Christmas.

It just means
we have to change our plans,

because everything we need,

we have right here,
in Hope Valley.

Where are we going to get
toys for the children?

Well, we'll
make them ourselves.

There simply isn't time!

Christmas Eve
is tomorrow night!

We can do it
if we all pitch in.

When I was a girl,
we made dolls

from cornhusks
and clothespins.

Well, there's plenty
of scrap wood at the mill

to build toys with,
if we want.

Well, what about the new homes
for the settlers?

I heard they can't
be finished in time.

Anything can be fixed.

All we need are
a few extra sets of hands.

What are we going
to do about the stove

for Kurt
and Wilma's place?

I've kept my old stove,

but the bottom's
rusted out.

We've got a new welder in town.

Mr. Edwards,
I'll see what he can do.

What about costumes
for the nativity pageant?

I could probably
whip something up.

I have a wonderful idea!

Why don't we hold
the Nativity Pageant right here?

We could decorate it
to look like an old barn.

It'll be
like a real manger.

There's still
Christmas Eve dinner.

For about
a hundred of us.

Leave that to me.

Everyone go home
and look through your pantries.

Then go
to your neighbor's house,

and look through
their pantries.

Whatever you can spare,
bring to the cafe.

I think this calls for a vote.

All those in favor of
saving Christmas, say "aye."

Aye!

What can I do for
you, young man?

I need a toy.
Do you have any left?

I'm sorry,
it's almost Christmas.

I'm all out of toys.

Oh.

Uh, what was it
you were looking for?

A doll.
It was for a friend.

I see! You're trying
to be a good boy

so you get a part
in that Christmas pageant.

I already
got the part.

Then you don't need
to give her the doll.

I just want to, I guess.

And I promised she could have
a tea party at Miss Abigail's.

Now that I think on it...

I just might have
something left.

Let me check.

Oh... It's not very fancy,
I'm afraid.

Just an old "Biddy Betsy" doll.

That's just what she wanted!

Imagine that.

Can I buy it?

Uh... it's my last one.

I've got seven cents!

She's worth more than that,
wouldn't you say?

It's all I've got.

Maybe we could make a trade.

I brought these cotton balls
from the infirmary.

I thought we could use them
as stuffing for the dolls.

Oh! They will do very nicely.

I haven't done
much sewing,

apart from stitching up
cuts and scrapes.

- We're very glad you're here.
- Indeed.

I've never built a house
for a doll before.

Oh, It's just like
building a real house.

Only, um, smaller.

Yes, but a real house
has a set of plans.

I took the liberty
of drawing something up.

It's got the flavor

of a Frank Lloyd Wright
Colonial Revival.

Great. Great.

Ah, this is
pretty much a goner.

Bottom's all rusted out.

Yeah, and the firebox
is cracked, too.

So?

How long do you think
it'll take to fix?

Well, maybe a couple of days.

Can you get it done
by tomorrow night?

I'll do my best.

Thanks, George.

Frank, you look like
you're headed

somewhere in a hurry.

Nancy Tucker.
Giddyap!

Good luck.

So what have we got?

Canned fish,
canned oysters,

more canned fish,
more oysters,

lots and lots
of beans,

and then there's some bacon
from the Campbells' farm.

Not much of it.

Ned Yost brought over the flour
and the sugar and the potatoes,

but he says
it's the last of it.

And you knocked
on every door?

Everyone was counting
on the freight wagon,

so there
wasn't much left.

How do we make
a Christmas Eve banquet

out of this?

We start with
an oyster soup,

fish stew, potato pie,

bacon and beans,

and finish it with

a carrot-and-chicken
surprise casserole.

But we don't have
any chicken.

That's the surprise.

What's the count?

Including the ones
that you brought,

we have a dozen
that are ready,

and that leaves
28 to go.

We still need to do
finishing touches on the tree

and the backdrop
for the play.

And it's
getting late.

Do you think they work
this hard in the North Pole?

The next time
I see Santa,

I'm gonna ask him.

Abigail...

Abigail...

What time is it?

It's nearly 3:00.

Where's Clara?

I sent her upstairs
to take a break.

How're things going
at the saloon?

Well, people
are fading fast.

We're gonna have
to do something

if we want
to finish on time.

Yeah.

I guess it's time
for my secret weapon.

You have a secret weapon?

Special blend of coffee
from south of the border.

I used it when I tracked
"Billy the Kid"

to the coast of Mexico.

Stayed awake
for three straight days.

Oh. Well, let's not make it
that strong.

I'll boil the water.

Good morning.

Oh... good morning.

I'm so tired
I can barely move,

but we got it
all done.

Good.

And we finished the place
for the Lawson family.

And the stove?

Well, George Edwards
fixed it,

so I'm gonna
take it over there

as soon as I can find
a volunteer with a wagon.

It just so happens
I have one of those!

You're on, Sam.

This is gonna
sound crazy,

but I'm kind of glad

the freight train
didn't come through.

You're right.

That does sound crazy.

I always knew
the people of Hope Valley

really cared about each other,

but I never realized
how much.

Well, I guess
good things

really do happen
when plans change.

Truer words
were never spoken.

I'll hitch up the horse
and we can go get that stove.

Sounds good.

Good work.

You too.

Pastor!

You wouldn't by chance
have a cup of coffee

for a weary traveler,
would ya?

Of course.

What are you doing
way out here?

I was worried about
you and your mom.

You don't
have to worry about us.

We'll be fine.

So where
are you headed?

Someplace new.

There are too many memories
in Hope Valley.

They're not all bad.

It's where your father
died, Harper.

It's where he taught me
how to fish.

And where I made friends.

Harper.

You still have
friends there,

and they'd like
you to come back.

And I'd like you to finish up
your coffee and leave.

I already said I don't want
anything from you.

Yeah, you did.

Then I remembered a prayer
I learned a long time ago...

"Lord, let me be
an instrument of Thy peace.

Where there is hatred,
let me sow love,

where there is doubt, faith..."

"...Where
there is despair,

"hope,

where there is darkness,

light,
and where there is sadness--"

"...Joy."

Saint Francis' prayer.

My dad taught it to me.

It was his favorite.

I didn't know.

I think your husband

would like you
to come back, Nancy.

Dad was the one who brought us
to Hope Valley, Mama.

You used to say that
he always knew what was best.

I think he still does.

Whoa!

Thanks, Sam.

My pleasure.

Good boy.

Hey, Jack!
You got a minute?

Yeah, Lee.

Hey. I just took the stove
to the Lawsons' place.

Uh, some of the ladies
are cleaning it up now.

Oh, great. Well, then
I have more good news.

Remember the gift that I bought
for Rosemary that went missing?

The pin?

The pin. Yes. Well...

turns out that
it was at the bottom

of the trunk after all.

It slipped behind the lining.
I don't know what happened.

Anyway, I'm really sorry
if I caused any trouble.

No trouble at all.
I'm just glad you found it.

Me too, and I can't wait to see
Rosemary's face

when she opens that box.

I bet she's going to be
surprised and delighted.

I hope so. Anyway,
I'll see you tonight, okay?

I think if we put the buffet
against the wall

and move the tables out,

there'll be enough
standing room for everyone.

Christmas is officially
back on track!

Oh, except
that you and Jack

didn't get to go
to the Mountie Ball.

It was the right
decision to stay.

Can I go play with Robert?

Yes, if you are back
in time to get ready

for the pageant.

Okay.

Cody,
where's your baseball?

I...

traded it.

Traded it? With who?

Mrs. Stanton!

I don't think

we've had the pleasure
of a formal introduction.

No, but I've heard
all about you,

and I know you've
met my little boy.

Cody.
Yeah, I saw him earlier.

Oh, I'm not looking for him.

I came to talk to you.

About the baseball.

It was a fair trade.

May I ask
what he got in exchange?

Humanity. Kindness.

Everything Christmas
is all about.

I don't think
you answered my question.

Cody traded that ball

for something
one of his friends wanted.

He said she'd
be heartbroken

if she didn't
get it for Christmas.

A "Biddy Betsy" doll?

One and the same!

And you had one?

Yes, indeed!

It's funny
how those kind of things

just work out sometimes.

He really loved that baseball.

I can't believe
he did that for Maggie.

He's a pretty special
young man.

Yes, he is.

We're serving
Christmas Eve dinner tonight

for everyone in town.

I... Well, I hope
you'll join us.

Well, that's a fine invitation,

but I think
I'm heading out soon.

Don't want
to wear out my welcome.

Well, if you change your mind,
we'd love to have you.

How about you,
Mrs. Stanton?

Any last-minute shopping to do?

Oh, I think I've got
Christmas taken care of.

You sure you haven't
forgotten anyone?

I'm sure.

Well...

there is Henry Gowen.

But he doesn't want
anything from me,

or anyone else.

Yeah, I saw him out for a walk.

He looked like
a real sourpuss to me.

That's him, all right.

So...

why are you worried
about him at all?

I don't know.

Maybe because
he's one of us,

for better or worse.

Have you told him that?

Well, he didn't
give me a chance.

He said I was pretending to care
to keep up appearances.

Oh, that
can't be true.

It's not.

Well...

Guess I'm right out of luck.

Well, how's that?

Because the best gift
you can give Old Sourpuss

for Christmas

is the truth.

Even though I'd rather
sell you a necktie.

I think I will
pass on that.

Thank you for everything,
Mr. Bailey.

You've been a real angel.

Oh, I have been called worse.

Meant to lock that door.

I thought we were done here.

We were.

And then someone
started me thinking...

And I realized something...

There's a reason
you're here, Henry.

There's a reason
you came back.

I don't need
to listen to this right now.

Yes, you do.

And you're gonna hear me out,
whether you like it or not.

You came back to Hope Valley
because this is your home,

and the people here
are your family.

You need us, Henry.

And the truth is,

I need you.

So you were right after all.

I am here for me.

I'm here because
I have a town to run,

and I need your help to do it.

And I won't let you
push me away.

I'll be back tomorrow,

and the day after that
and the day after that.

Because I'm giving you
a second chance for Christmas.

A chance to work together.

And a chance to start over.

Merry Christmas, Henry.

And welcome home.

"And the glory of the Lord

"shone round about them,
and they were sore afraid.

But the angel said unto them..."

"Fear not,

"for behold,

"I bring you good
tidings of great joy,

which shall be
to all people."

"For, unto you
is born this day,

"in the city of David

a Savior
which is Christ the Lord.

"And this shall be
a sign unto you--

"you shall find the babe

wrapped in swaddling clothes
and lying in the manger."

♪ Away in the manger

♪ No crib for his bed

♪ The little Lord Jesus

♪ Lay down his sweet head

♪ The stars
In the night sky ♪

♪ Looked down where he lay

♪ The little Lord Jesus

♪ Asleep on the hay ♪

You mind if I say
a few words?

Oh, of course!

I don't have a sermon
prepared for you tonight.

It's hard to follow
the greatest story ever told,

so I won't even try.

But I do want to remind everyone

that the greatest gift
we receive

is God's love.

The greatest gift
that we give

is the love we have
for one other.

Merry Christmas, everyone.

Merry Christmas!

Merry Christmas.

All right, everyone, well,
I believe our program is over,

unless, of course,
I'm forgetting something.

Santa!

Oh, no!
How could I forget Santa?

Ho, ho, ho, ho!

Merry Christmas, boys and girls!
Merry Christmas!

Now, that is a sight
I never thought I'd live to see.

Well, my money's
on you for next year.

You can't keep winning
at darts forever, my friend.

["Santa" Bill]:
Merry Christmas, everyone!

Well...

I believe this one is...

for Timmy.

That's me!

Merry Christmas, young man.

Thank you.

Who's Ruby?

That's me!

Is this really for me?

Yes, it is.
Merry Christmas.

Is there someone here
named Maggie?

Biddy Betsy!

Merry Christmas!

I know
what you did for Maggie,

and I'm very proud
of you.

["Santa" Bill]:
This says it's for Harper!

That's me.

Merry Christmas, son.

Merry Christmas,
children. Come!

Merry Christmas!

I have to lock up
the jail.

Save me a seat
if you can?

Oh, I'm pretty sure
we'll be standing.

All we need now
is some snow

for a perfect
Christmas Eve.

Well, I don't know.

It's pretty clear
for that.

Maybe I'm asking
too much.

Looks like everyone
enjoyed themselves.

I believe they did.

I'm surprised to see
you're still here.

Isn't there somewhere else
you're supposed to be tonight?

Not that I know of.

Think again.

How much?

No charge.

Jesse!

I need your help
with something.

Of course.

What can I do for you?

Mr. Bailey!

Are you sure you don't want
to join us for supper?

Well, that's very kind of you,
but it's time for me to leave.

I hope you'll come back
and visit us.

I will.

But, in the meantime,
I have a favor to ask.

I have a long trip ahead of me,
and...

Dasher here,
he never signed up for that.

He needs a real home.

Do you know anyone in town
I could trust to look after him?

Someone... kind?

With a good heart?

I know
the perfect person.

You really mean it?

If you promise to take
care of each other.

I promise!
I promise! I promise!

Come on, Dasher!

[Elizabeth, writing]:
And so...

with a little help
from a simple peddler

who knew exactly
what everyone needed,

what looked
like disappointment

turned into a Christmas miracle.

The new families
from the settlement

were able to move

out of the tents
and into real homes.

Rosemary was surprised
and delighted

with Lee's unique gift.

And the warmth
of the Christmas spirit

was rediscovered
and reborn.

By the time I got home,

I didn't think there could be
a more perfect Christmas,

but it turned out...

I was wrong.

"The pleasure of your company
is requested at the saloon.

Formal attire."

May I have this dance,
Miss Thatcher?

I would be delighted,
Constable Thornton.

Giddyap!