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We're almost there...

Smell the sea...

The sea and that red earth...

Nothing like it.

Excuse me, Gus.

Aunt Hetty, I don't know what to do.

Should I tell him now?

1, 1 just really think that waiting this long

was a big mistake.

Honesty is the best policy.

But what should I say?

Why not...

'I'm engaged to another man and I'm bringing you home

under false pretenses.'

that's what it is isn't it?

...oh lord...

Gus...

I've got something that...

Yes?

Well, I just thought that you might be a little bit hungry.

We just ate lunch.

What I wanted to say was...

- Charlottetown guardian, avonlea chronicle...!

Oh!

The chronicle!

Good!

Aunt Hetty! What is it..

...dale cannery destroyed by fire..

What?

Workers' housing burned to the ground.

Avonlea, next stop, next stop avonlea...

Look at this.

Look at this...

Devastation.

Oh! Oh!

Alec, there she is!

Oh, Felicity!

Mother! Father!

Come here!

Ha! Ha!

1 was so worried!

Oh, let me look at you!

I missed you so much, mother!

Now, let her catch her breath!

Now, what about Hetty?

Where is she?

She was right behind me...

...good lord...

Gus!

Gus pike!

Gus, you're alive...

Mr. and Mrs. King.. It is you, isn’t it?

Oh, of course it's us, who else would it be?

Uh...

Gus has lost his eye-sight, Janet.

Oh, I'm so sorry...

Nobody told us.

It's all right, Mrs. King.

So, who else is here?

Felix?

No...

There's...

Just us...

It's good to have you home, son.

What are we all standing around here

for like a bunch of ninnies?

Alec, where's the carriage?

Ah, it's just here.

C'mon, Gus.

Tell me, tell me, Olivia and Jasper, are they all right?

Felicity?

You've got to tell Stuart mcrae at once.

I know, I will.

Soon.

No, dear, not soon.

Today.

Now.

He has no idea you've found Gus!

Well, that is only half of my problem.

Gus knows nothing about Stuart.

I've been trying to tell you something all day

and I just keep losing my courage.

You're having second thoughts.

Oh, no, no!

Gus!

It's not that at all.

Every word I said to you in Charleston was the truth.

Yes?

Well, I didn't tell you everything.

I'd like to sit down.

Good...

Where I left it.

Gus, when your ship went down, they gave you up for dead

and I died right along with you.

For ages I wandered through this house, through these rooms,

speaking only when spoken to.

Then one day, I suppose god took pity on me.

He sent me a friend.

Somebody who brought me back to the land of the living.

Who's the friend?

Stuart mcrae.

You don't know him.

He, uh, he came to avonlea to manage the bank.

We became engaged, Gus.

Do you love him?

Gus, it wasn't love, it was...

Oh, I don't know what..

He helped me survive

when all I wanted to do was shrivel up and die.

Should have told me.

Would you have come home?

No.

That's why I didn't.

Stuart...?

Felicity!!

Why didn't you tell me you were arriving.

Let me look at you, my beautiful girl!

Please. Let me go.

What is it?

We found Gus.

I brought him home.

We have to talk...

Hello?

Hetty!

Hello.

Welcome home!

Hello, Hetty.

Oh, Montgomery...

Hello, Mr. Davey.

What's this...

This is a baby.

I know it's a baby.

Whose is it?

Where did it come from?

Well, there was a young girl at the cannery

and she ran into some difficulty, so she asked us

to take care of her baby for her.

Well, she's a sweet little thing.

But good lord, haven't you both enough on your plate,

what with the cannery and all?

We have a plan.

Plan?

What plan?

No, no, I understand.

Yes, of course, you've decided to rebuild immediately,

is that it?

Well, we have an appointment to see about the financing

with Mr. Stuart mcrae.

He has some concerns.

Ah, banker's talk.

Cries of doom and gloom!

Why the fate of all avonlea depends on that cannery!

And you can tell him I said so.

Right.

The truth to tell, Mr. Mcrae, see, I have to find some way

to keep the, ah, new cannery, see, running all year round.

Canning what?

Well, you see, I’m...

I'm not quite sure, but, ah...

I'll come up with something.

You're putting the cart before the horse, Jasper,

and you know it.

Oh, yes, but timing is everything.

You see our workers will lose faith in us

if we don't get going right away.

See, here's the ah...

Here's the oh, ah, ah...

Here's the, ah, lunchroom and ah,

the tables and chairs and ah...

Yes, and here we put a nursery,

so that ladies can bring their babies to work with them.

What do you think?

It's a fine plan Mrs. Dale...

But I strongly advise against doing it.

Against rebuilding...?

You both want to do the right thing so badly,

you're clutching at straws.

Yes, but these people are counting on us..

That kind of thinking doesn't hold up in the modern world.

The most up to date cannery money can buy

is already up and running.

Right in the next town.

It's competitive, they've cornered your suppliers,

your markets and most of your workers.

Ya, ya, ya, ya, but, you see, that's why we're here.

It's too late.

By the time you're operational, it'll be a good year.

By then, you'll never catch up.

So, you're suggesting we just give up?

I'm a businessman too, and I'd love to take your loan.

Knowing the two of you, you'd pay it back

even if it killed you.

But in good conscience I can't let you do it.

You're my friends.

You'd lose every nickel you have..

What about the town, see...

What about avonlea?

Face it.

The other guy beat you to it.

Believe me, I know how it feels.

Denied your loan?

Not denied exactly...

Advised against it...

Ah!

I think he's lost his head that Stuart mcrae!

Still stewing over Felicity I suppose.

I'll write out a cheque for you right now!

Ah, how much do you need?

We can't take your money, Hetty.

No, we wouldn't be able to pay you back.

We couldn't live with that.

Yep.

You know...

We have to cut our losses right now, not create new ones.

Yep.

You have to rebuild!

This is our decision, Hetty...

No, no, it is not just your decision.

That cannery is avonlea's bread and butter!

Well it won't be, if we can't compete with carmody.

Why can't you understand that?

Ya, ya...

Because I won't allow it that is why!

Hetty!

We have a family to consider; A new baby, responsibilities.

We have to resolve this in our own way.

Oh!

Well, you don't have a way, or if you do, it's unthinkable.

Please...

Let's not fight.

Sit, sit, sit.

Here we have profiteers, sneaking about our island.

Stealing away the very heart of avonlea.

With their...

With their clever machinery

and their roguish notions of progress.

And you choose this moment to turn your back on us?

Ha!

Hrmph!

This is my house!

You get out!

So.

How did you pass the time in Charleston, Gus?

Someone's here.

Oh, yes, I'll...I'll get that.

Ah, no, I'll get it.

No, no, no, Felix, sit down.

Sit down.

I'll, uh, I'll, I'll get it.

I'll...

I'll be right back, Gus.

It's him isn't it.

Now, Gus, dear, he only boards his horse here...

A word with you, Stuart mcrae.

Why don't you let me take these reins?

So. This is Gus pike.

And I never would've come back if I knew you were engaged.

This is none of your business.

We've made plans.

I've built us a home.

If you're any kind of gentleman, you'll leave.

Hurry up now, girls.

We have a lot to do tomorrow.

Felicity has planned chores for everyone,

so we have to get a good night's sleep tonight.

Chocolates!

Can I eat the whole box myself?

Of course you can!

We were so scared you were never coming back!

[Knocking] - There's Mr. Mcrae!

Did you bring him chocolates too?

Children.

This is Gus pike.

Gus, meet cally and Duffy and Edgar and belle-Marie.

They were the first of all our orphans.

Glad to meet you.

All right, ah, first one in bed is the winner.

Let's go!

Gus?

I met him.

He told me he built you a house with his own hands.

That's something I could never do for you..

... don't say that..

You don't understand.

I didn't come back to avonlea to ruin everything for you.

Oh, Gus!

It's true.

He'll be good to you, Felicity.

I don't need eyes to see that.

There's more to consider than you and me.

There's your future.

I have to do what's best.

I have to let you go.

There ya go.

Hot coffee.

Thank you.

Felicity said to tell you there's no point

in hiding out here by the lighthouse.

I'm doing what's best.

How bout you?

How're things at the hotel?

Oh, the same.

I'm Mr. Tremayne's assistant now.

It's, ah...

It's safe.

Oh, safe isn't bad.

No.

Just boring.

Elbert had this brochure.

'Opportunities in Canada for young men.'

a whole list of things.

Farming out west.

The Navy.

Mining in northern Quebec.

I've been thinking about the Navy.

So that's what's on your mind.

I haven't told anyone else but you.

My parents'll have a fit.

Morning.

You got enough to eat there?

Good.

And how are you fellows doing?

Any word when you'll be startin' up?

There's jobs, good jobs, in carmody.

Shut yer mouths.

Mr. Dale is doin' the best he can.

Excuse us.

We've come here to talk to you...

Yeah? Talk's cheap.

When's the cannery goin' up!?

Ah, it's, it's, it's...

It's over.

We've tried every which way to ah...

But we can't compete with the carmody c-c-c-c-c...

Cannery.

Cannery...

You have been ah, loyal, and patient...

And, ah...

And I've kept you all waiting much too long.

So, ah, I thank you for your good years...

And ah...

The good work...

... free to go.

They announced it, publicly!?

And without my permission?!

Now Hetty, it's their business not yours!

Oh, no, it is not just their business!

What hurts avonlea hurts me, Rachel lynde.

And you can Mark my words,

those dales just drove a nail through avonlea's coffin.

Hmph!

Jasper, you did everything humanly possible!

I should have tried harder.

First the carmody cannery and then lightning strikes...

Well, you know, maybe we're looking at this all wrong.

Maybe Providence is trying to tell us something!

Tell us.. What?

I'm not sure.

Old grandpa king used to say 'when life sends you a lemon,

make lemonade.'

that's all we can do, darling.

Make lemonade.

Thank god for you, Olivia.

Oh!

What do you see?

Oh, well it's...

Oh, dear Gus, there's nothing left.

A few posts all standing there like blackened scarecrows.

It's enough to make a person weep.

We all have to rise up like a Phoenix from the ashes.

And so must you.

You have talked things through with Felicity, haven't you?

She's better off with Stuart mcrae.

Oh, nonsense!

She didn't travel all that way to Charleston

just to turn back now, you know.

Neither must you, my boy.

You have to forge ahead...

Oh, I think get another opinion about those eyes.

Dr. Snow could easily stop by the farm and talk to you..

I don't think so, miss king.

Sometimes a person loses heart...

Yes, but you're not one of those persons are you, hmm?

Courage, Gus pike.

Take your strength from those who love you.

We'll survive all this, I promise.

Gus, I'm afraid the news isn't good.

I don't think it will improve.

I've heard about some new operation

they're doing in Charlottetown...

Well, there are new procedures, yes.

But the success rate is low.

Any surgery requiring a general anesthetic is potentially fatal.

But there is a chance I could see again?

Oh, yes.

But there's a greater chance you could die, or barring that,

you'd risk losing what little sight you have.

It's not fair!

After all he's been through, to be faced with no choice at all..

But he has a choice.

A painful one, yes, but it's a choice.

And we'll all stand behind him no matter what he decides.

Now, what about Stuart?

Have you resolved things with him?

We barely speak.

He's so hurt.

You are going to have to tell him what's in your heart.

It's the hardest thing you'll ever do, but it'll set you free.

I accepted your proposal in good faith, Stuart..

But finding Gus changed everything...

You must know that.

I waited a lifetime for you.

I hurt him terribly Gus.

But I had to end it.

You know, in your worst moments, I've never known you

to have a handkerchief.

Here.

Thank you.

Oh, it was awful.

I know you're upset but there's something I have to tell you.

What?

I'm having the surgery.

Oh, Gus, no!!

It isn't worth the risk.

It's a chance Felicity.

Don't try and talk me out of it.

I've made up my mind.

Telegram, miss king.

Thank you.

My dear Felicity...

By the time you receive this, I will be gone.

I'm leaving.

I think it is best for both of us.

I wish you happiness.

To my dying day...

...| will regret losing you.

Safe trip!

Good luck Gus!

Felicity telephone the moment he's out of surgery...!

Scalpel, please.

Of course I accept the charges you nincompoop.

That Sally potts hasn't the sense god gave geese.

Felicity!

Thank the lord.

He's in the recovery room.

Yes, yes, yes, we're here!

Yes!

Came through it with flying colors.

Oh, Felicity, thank goodness.

What about his sight?

It's too soon to tell.

We'll keep him sedated so he doesn't move his head too much.

Then we'll just have to wait and see.

Felicity, you go and have a rest, dear.

I'll stay here.

No.

Fine.

I'll go get us some tea.

I'm right here Gus and I always will be.

You're my whole life.

You always have been.

Ever since the first moment I saw you,

there's never been anyone else.

Remember?

You came running into the classroom barefoot,

smoking that awful pipe!

I fell in love with that boy.

And when this is all over, whether you can see or not,

I will marry you,

as I should have when you first proposed to me.

.-..If that's a proposal ... accept...

Nice and still now.

Don't open your eyes until I tell you.

All right.

Slowly now.

Open your eyes.

Gus...

Can you see...

No, ... shadows...

It's a good sign, Gus pike.

Just give it time.

The doctor says that with corrective lenses,

he should see some improvement.

I'm just really hopeful that he'll get

a bit better every day.

Miss king says you will be going on a honeymoon.

Will you be away long?

Nope.

When we come back here though.

We thought maybe we'd take a stab at living with you

and the other kids at the foundling home.

Ya!!

Gus pike you are recovering from surgery!

You're supposed to be resting!!

Oh, Janet, this is no way to plan a wedding.

Well, for one thing it ought to be at the hotel.

How can you cram that many people into the church?

It's all too hodge podge for my taste!

If the two of you'd just postpone it a few more days,

then Sara might get here.

Well, I cabled her, and provided there's time

for her to book passage on a ship...

Oh, I have no faith in steamships, floundering

about the stormy sea like great puffing elephants...

Well, I tremble for the child's safety.

She'll be fine...

But, Olivia's late.

I wonder why she called this meeting of the clan?

Courage my love.

You're absolutely sure...?

Jasper, of course I'm sure.

We have one life to live...

Let's live it!

Right.

We've decided to leave avonlea.

Jasper has been offered, and has now accepted, a permanent

position with the royal society.

Oh, it's wonderful!

Wonderful!

Leave avonlea...?

You can't...

Well, we're doing it, Hetty.

That's why I'm asking for my share of the family trust.

Yes, well, you can't have it.

I'll not see the king principle divided

for such errant selfishness.

Oh, now, just hold on...

Oh, really, Hetty, there's more than one person...

No, no, I said no.

She'll get that money over my dead body and that's final!

Hetty, you have no right!

Rights? Rights?

Who cares about rights?!

Well, what about duty and obligation?!

Avonlea needs you!

How dare you desert us now...

Now that the chips are down, you...

You and that nitwit husband of yours!

That's enough, Hetty!

Jasper, I'm sorry she...

We've decided to leave avonlea with or without your money.

Where is your backbone, girl?

Hmm?

Your sense of community?!

We kings set an example here!

If you run, everyone will run!

Stop trying to make us feel like ingrates!

Oh, I'm sick to death of you continually

trying to rule the roost!

You don't own the trust alone!

Hetty, Janet is right.

The trust isn't yours alone.

Two out of three wins.

I'm one vote.

Alec?

Alec king, don't you dare...

I vote that Olivia takes her share of the trust.

Oh, so that's the way it is, is it?

Betrayed by my own family.

Judases.

The lot of you.

Well, ah, go on then, take your piece of silver.

Aunt Hetty!

Please don't do this!

Not with the wedding so soon..

Wedding!

Why would I come to a wedding where I'm not wanted!

No one said that!

Oh, yes, but actions speak louder than words.

No, no, I will not set foot at a wedding with this pack of...

Traitors...

Not if you begged me on bended knee!

Hetty king...

You will live to regret this.

I'll come back for Felicity.

Good lord..

1 joined up.

I guess rebel blood runs in the family.

Oh, Felix.

Oh...

Sara!

Aunt Hetty'!

My Sara!

Oh, you got here...

Safely too, thank heavens.

Hetty king, you're not even dressed!

Don't go.

Just a moment.

We're going to the church.

Sara, I'm not going.

What are you talking about?

Oh, there's no time now for dispute.

Suffice it to say that this family has chosen

to side with the profitmongers and I'll not condone it!

Olivia is leaving and Alec supports her...

Stop this...

It seems to me you've painted yourself into a corner.

You change your mind this minute and come with me.

No, no, you go child and with my blessing...

Go on, but I'll not be there.

How you feeling old man?

I'm a bit warm.

You find it hot in here?

Not at all...

You said you had the ring?

Right here in my pocket.

You'll be all right Gus.

Just a bit nervous.

I want to do right by your sister.

And you will...

1 got a case of the jitters myself,

about going to sea I mean.

Don't worry, you'll make a fine sailor, Felix king.

I will if I'm half as good as you are.

I always looked up to you, Gus.

Now I'm looking up to you.

I'm glad your standing up for me, Felix.

I never had a brother before.

Felicity, oh you take my breath away.

Thank you, aunt Olivia.

You don't look so bad either, father of the bride.

Thank you.

She's not here.

I feel like it's all my fault.

Ah, don't blame yourself, Olivia.

Nothing'll change that old bird's mind.

Sara!

Felicity!

Oh, Sara, you made it!

I wouldn't miss your wedding for anything in the world.

Look at you!

You're exquisite!

Come here.

Oh, I'm so glad you came.

Sara, have you seen aunt Hetty?

I was just there, Felicity.

She's impossible.

She'll be here.

I know she will.

[Organ music]

She's not here.

If either of you do know any impediment why you

may not be joined in matrimony, let you confess it now.

Everyone stay where you are!

Aunt Hetty !!

You come out here this minute!

Good lord!

I refuse to get married without you.

Oh, now, Felicity...

No!

It's my day and I'll do the talking.

Show me that you've got the courage to put your differences

aside because we're family.

Don't you see, that's all that matters now?

Forgive me, I can't...

Then I am going to stand here in my wedding dress until it rots.

She's here!

In token of your covenant with one another

give each other the right hand..

What god hath joined together, let no man put asunder.

Big smiles, now.

Excuse me, ladies and gentlemen.

You'll have to forgive me.

I can't see everyone, but I know you're all here.

I'm so proud to be part of the king family...

The finest people I know.

They took me in like a son, helped me like one of their own.

And I'll be grateful to the end of my days.

Thank you all for coming.

And now, speaking on behalf of the family.

I'd like to introduce.. Miss Hetty king.

What?

Ah, ladies and gentlemen...

Today, on this day of days, the most courageous young woman

came to visit me and I learned something valuable from her.

You see, I'd been fretting and fuming over the changes sweeping

over our little town and...

Change is inevitable, course it is.

People will leave our town.

Some may have to.

But avonlea will never vanish.

Gus and Felicity will be staying on in avonlea to carry on with

the foundling home and to one day start a family of their own,

but wherever all the other young people of avonlea go,

the memory of this place, the people, the land, the sea...

These things'll never be forgotten, but'll remain

in their hearts forever.

And so, I'll ask you all now to raise your glasses

and join me in a toast.

To the bride and groom.

The bride and groom.

To friends and loved ones near and afar.

Wherever you wander, wherever glorious adventures

lie ahead of you;

you can rest easy knowing you've a place to come home to;

the dearest spot on earth.

To avonlea.

Avonlea.

To avonlea.

Our avonlea.