When Calls the Heart (2014–…): Season 2, Episode 1 - Trials of the Heart - full transcript

Previously on
when calls the heart...

[abigail]: There was a terrible
explosion in the mine.

You murdered half
the men in this town.

I'm bill avery.
I'm a forensic investigator.

I'm here to build a case
against the mining company.

[gowen]: All you're gonna do
is further hurt abigail stanton.

[abigail]: He's married.
With a child.

[elizabeth]: It was
the most enchanting evening

Of my entire life.

What will
the next chapter bring?

Pleasure to meet you,
miss leveaux.



-And what brings you here?
-My fiance.

[rosemary]: You barely know
this elizabeth thatcher.

[jack]: I hope, over time,

You're gonna see
that my heart is true.

This is
where I belong.

[♪]

[♪]

[carriage rumbling past]

Hi, pockets!

-Hey! It's teacher.
-Oh, let's go ask her.

[giggling]

Good morning,
miss thatcher!

Good morning, children.

Are you enjoying
your break?



[overlapping]: Yeah!

When do we get to
go back to school?

Well, we have to
build a church first.

When's that?

Soon. And then
we'll have a new school.

Great! See you later.

[all, overlapping]: Bye!

[kids laughing and chatting]

[♪]

Ready for
your riding lesson?

Of course.
Why shouldn't I be?

Well, it's just that you...
You seem a little queasy.

I meant happy.

[chuckles]

Must be
because of that kiss.

Oh. Did we kiss?

Gosh, I don't remember.

Well, I'd be happy
to refresh your memory.

Um, maybe we should
start my lesson now.

Sure, but can
I just say...

That was the best kiss
I've ever had.

All right, how many
women have you kissed?

Not too many.
Five maybe?

Did I say five?
I meant...

Two. You and my mother.

You expect me
to believe that?

All right, well,

How exactly am I
supposed to get up---

[gasps]

All right.

Now, how do I
get him to move?

Just tap your heels
gently against his sides.

Whoa!

No, no. I'm so sorry.

When I said "whoa,"
I didn't mean to stop,

I was just surprised.

Elizabeth,
he's smart,

But you really can't hold
a conversation with him.

Try it again.

Ahem.

Come on.

[relieved sigh]

All right, how do I
get him to slow down?

I said slow down.

I didn't say stop.

We can go
as slow as you like.

[♪]

Jack. Jack, look.

[♪]

I'm worried, jack.

This trial means
everything to abigail.

You think
there's even a chance

They'll clear
noah stanton's name?

I'm not
so sure anymore.

I thought
it was good news

When we lost
jedidiah black,

But the new judge
makes the old coot

Look like a saint.

Do you know
the new judge?

No. Not personally.

Best thing we can do

Is take it
one day at a time.

[♪]

And then jack and I
saw a couple of executives

That the mining company
must have sent for the trial.

They were talking
to gowen,

And the judge was there, too.

[sighs] oh.

I don't know
what's going to happen,

But I'm glad we're finally
going to have our day in court.

Well, I am sure
that bill avery

Will have evidence strong enough
to prove your case.

I'm not sure
about anything

When it comes to bill avery.

Have you spoken to him yet?

After seeing his wedding ring
and that picture of his family?

I'll be interested to hear
how he explains that.

You might want to do it

Before you're sitting
next to him

At the prosecutor's table.

Oh, this is the last thing
I needed before the trial.

I know.

But the good news is,

I hear that the attorney
prosecuting the case

Is one of the best.

From your lips to god's ears.

[♪]

[florence]:
Well, it's ironic, isn't it?

Well, we should be happy
we finally have the money

For our new church
and school,

And instead, we're all
worried about this trial.

Florence,
I've always found

That the best way
to wash away worry

Is through prayer.

Who are you all waiting for?

The prosecutor.
The stage is late.

What do we even know
about this sam madison?

We know he is willing
to come out here

And fight for us.

I dated
a sam madison once.

Or was it sam mason?

[rosemary chuckles]

Who can remember?

Maybe you should
keep a list.

Well, that is
a great idea.

I suppose it would
start with jack.

Too bad
it won't end with him.

You never know.

Oh, look!

Too bad
we lost black.

Might've been tough,

But at least
he was fair.

I wish the same
could be said for parker.

Good morning,
abigail.

Is it?

[horse whinnies]

[door opens]

This is first time
I've had a welcoming committee.

Usually, I'm met by a few guns
and a marshall.

Sorry to disappoint you.
And you would be?

Madison.
Samantha madison.

You're the prosecutor?

In the flesh.

I don't mean to sound
surprised, but...

I'm a woman.
It's fine. I'm used to it.

Constable
jack thornton.

Welcome.

I'm bill avery.

I'm the forensic expert
on this case,

And I must say,

I am surprised.

I trust you'll recover.

I certainly won't.

Did you attend
law school?

I even graduated.

Stanford. Class of 1910.
Valedictorian.

I'm abigail stanton.

Welcome
to coal valley.

A pleasure, mrs. Stanton.

I read all
your correspondence,

And I want to assure you,

And all the widows here,

That, despite the fact
I'm wearing a skirt,

The case for
the mining company

Is in capable hands.

Well, I'd prefer
someone else's hands,

Thank you very much.

Duly noted, but, for now,
it's in mine,

And I'll use a fist,
if need be.

Where can I find
judge parker?

I believe he just checked
into the saloon hotel.

Thank you.

If you'll
excuse me, ladies.

Gentlemen.

Do you think
she stands any chance

Against that pit bull
on gowen's payroll?

Honestly, I think he's
gonna make a fool of her,

And the rest of us.

Glad you could get here
on such short notice, judge.

I was quite surprised to hear

About jedidiah black's
sudden departure.

You didn't have
anything to do

With that, now,
did you, mr. Gowen?

Man got bit
by a rattlesnake.

Yes. In his room.

An unfortunate situation.

[knocking at door]

Judge parker?

That would be me.

I'm samantha madison.

The prosecutor.

Oh. Pleasure to meet you.

This is mr. Gowen
and counselor gentry.

Pleasure.

Ma'am.

Miss madison, have you
ever tried a case before?

I've prosecuted a fair share,
but this will be my first trial.

Hmm.

So how can I help you?

Well, considering
you seem to be

Fraternizing
with the defense...

Not fraternizing.

Defense requested a pre-trial
consultation. That's all.

I see.

Well, I would like to ask
for a continuance

Under the "power of courts act,"
section 173.

Well, I have a poker
game this evening.

And as long as I'm winning,
you can have the weekend.

A week would be better.

As I said--
you have 48 hours.

Trial starts
at 9:00 a.M., sharp.

Well, I will be ready.

Good day,
gentlemen.

Good day.

[♪]

Does she have
much trial experience?

How could she?
She's a woman.

Which means she has to
be twice as good

To have made it
this far in a man's world.

Should we try
to get someone else?

She's a prosecutor,
appointed by the state!

Let's be realistic.

The chances of her winning
this trial is slim to none.

You gave me a chance
without knowing me.

Why not give her one?

Well, easy for you to say.

You didn't lose
anybody in that mine.

Florence.

Elizabeth
is on our side.

You're right,
florence, I didn't.

But you entrusted me
with your children,

And I hope I'm teaching them
to judge people

Based on who they are inside--

Not whether they're wearing
pants or a skirt.

What you don't seem
to understand

Is that this madison woman could
lose this trial for all of us!

She could win it, too!

And I plan to.

But I won't lie to you,
ladies.

We have our work
cut out for us.

Did you speak
to judge parker?

I did,

And I convinced him

To give us a continuance
for 48 hours.

I'm surprised...

Since everyone in town knows
he's in mr. Gowen's pocket.

[sighs] we can't dwell
on what we can't change.

I couldn't have
said that better myself.

How can we help?

We need to develop
a winning strategy,

Establish
a solid fact pattern.

What I mean by that

Is I need you to tell me

Every little detail
leading up to the explosion.

Don't leave anything out.

I want to know
everything you remember,

No matter how small.

Well, would you like
some coffee and pie?

[chuckles]
I do my best work over pie.

-[others laugh]
-oh, please. Join us.

[♪]

How'd it go?

She likes pie!

She's very capable.

Well, that's good.

Abigail, you might want
to take a piece of that pie

To the judge.

He strikes me
as a man who likes dessert.

Isn't that a bribe?

I'm sure he's seen
bigger bribes than pie.

Oh, he can't be that bad!

He's the nephew
of isaac parker,

The hanging judge.

And the apple doesn't fall
far from the tree?

Well, let's just say

I have heard he has

A unique interpretation
of "justice."

Well, maybe a little dessert
couldn't hurt.

[♪]

So, bill...

How long do you figure
to continue this charade?

I don't know what
you're talking about.

Well, I believe you do.

And people will find out
sooner or later.

It's a very small town.

Gentlemen.

Maybe we should
do this another time.

What other time is there?

Abigail,
I wouldn't--

Would you care to join us?

No, your honor.

And may I ask
what you're doing here?

[chuckles]

I believe it's quite clear.

And I'm quite certain
it's illegal

To fraternize
with the defendant.

Well, I think
it's also illegal

For you to break into my office
and steal company property.

You should have them
arrested for burglary.

[judge]:
Calm down, mr. Gowen.

He's just upset
because he's losing.

[laughs]

-You in or out?
-I'm in.

I insist you stop playing.

You know, if you continue
to interrupt this game,

The judge here may find you
in contempt of court.

This isn't a court,
it's a saloon.

It's my court
and, right now, my card game.

Then may I suggest
you take three more cards?

Because you're not gonna win
with a pair of twos.

Constable?

Would you please
escort this woman out?

She's right, judge.

This looks like a clear
violation of the ethics code.

You're hardly
the right man

To speak to ethics, now,
are you, bill?

Especially in front
of mrs. Stanton.

I was talking
to the judge, gowen.

Yeah. You know he's not
the gentleman you think he is?

I don't think you have room

To talk about ethics either,
mr. Gowen.

You know, perhaps you should
teach them both a lesson

And have them
spend the night in jail.

They don't leave,

That's exactly
what I'm gonna do.

[♪]

You have something to say,
young lady?

No one's going
to jail today, judge.

[♪]

Have a lovely
afternoon.

[♪]

All right.
Deal 'em up.

Oh! I really wanted

To give that man
a piece of my mind.

I suggest we don't
give parker any more reason

To side with gowen.

What he's doing
is unethical!

Abigail.

Is there
something wrong?

You tell me, mr. Avery.

Oh, we're back to "mr. Avery"?

What happened to "bill?"

He's married,
with a child.

[♪]

Could I have a moment
alone with you to explain?

I have some work
to do at the jail.

I have some papers
to grade.

Elizabeth,

Please stay.

Whatever you have to say to me,

You can say it
in front of elizabeth.

Are you sure about that?

It's fine, elizabeth.
I have nothing to hide.

You saw the picture
in my room?

And the wedding ring
on your dresser.

I'm not married.

I was.

My son died two years ago.

I lost my wife a week later.

I'm... I'm so sorry.

Now may I have
that moment alone?

I have
customers waiting.

Don't worry
about that, abigail.

I can take care
of the cafe myself.

If you need help at the cafe,
abigail,

I'm more than happy to pitch in.

I'm a wonderful cook.

In fact,

The biscuits
at del monico's

In new york

Are my recipe.

Of course they are!

[♪]

Thank you!

I won't be long.

Oh! Take all
the time you need!

I'm so sorry.

I feel terrible

For the thoughts
I've had about you.

Oh, don't!

They're probably
half-true anyway.

The truth is, abigail,

I never thought
I would have feelings

For another woman again.

Until I met you.

So...

Are we all right again?

I suppose we are.

Good.

Well, I guess
I should get back

Before elizabeth
burns down my kitchen.

I don't see any flames.

It has been a while

Since I've taken
the afternoon off.

[♪]

Pass me the salt,
will you?

Oh, and flip your steak,
otherwise it's gonna burn.

No, not like that.

I don't recall
signing up

To work for you.

Oh, am I being too bossy?

My apologies.

Thank you.

I just have such
a way with cooking,

And from what I hear,
you, uh...

Don't.

Who told
you that?

Oh, jack may have
mentioned it.

Jack has barely even
tried my cooking.

Hah! Perhaps
there's a reason for that.

[inhales sharply]

Jack...

You know, I'm really
not that hungry after all.

Let's get you a table.

No! Not there. Here.

It's a much better view.

He doesn't need
a view of main street--

He sees it
all day, every day.

I'm just gonna get something
and take it back to the jail.

You'll do
no such thing!

My chicken-fried steak

Will not be eaten
in that dirty jail.

Neither will mine!

You both made
chicken-fried steak?

Well, I did.

I'm not sure elizabeth's
can be identified.

Although, mr. Avery
is a forensic expert.

[fuming sigh]

I'm just gonna take
a coffee, black. Thank you.

And...?

And your chicken-fried steak.

Coming right up.

Honestly, elizabeth...

Don't you think you're
being a bit selfish,

Insisting that
he eat your steak

When you know...

Mine is better?

Well, that's
just your opinion.

[scoffs with delight]

Well...

If it's true what they say,

That the way to a man's heart
is through his stomach,

You could be accused
of attempted murder.

[♪]

That is a lot of food.

Well, you work so hard
protecting the town.

Actually, I haven't
done much all day.

Jack...

I know
I'm not the greatest cook.

[scoffs]

I've never cooked

At del monico's,

Or anywhere else,
for that matter,

But I did spend the last hour
cooking over a hot stove,

And we both know,
that if you don't eat this...

No one else will.

Except his dog, rip.

[♪]

[forced]: Mm. Mm...

I'll keep this
warm for you.

I'm sorry
for interrupting.

Oh, not a problem, ned.

Miss thatcher,
this telegram came for you,

And I think
it might be important.

It's from my father.

My mother's taken ill.

They want me home
as soon as possible.

[♪]

I was barely 18
when I met noah.

So young
to fall in love.

Not much older than

My son, peter,
would've been right now.

Anyway, he asked me
to marry him

The same night
that I met him.

What did you say?

No, of course.

Then somehow,
two weeks later,

We were standing
in front of a preacher!

I guess my "no"
wasn't very convincing.

What about you?

How did you
propose to your wife?

Well, believe it or not,
she proposed to me.

Really?

We had our differences,
but she put up with me.

Well, I guess we were
both lucky in love.

For a little while, anyway.

There's something to be
said for second chances.

[♪]

Jack.

Elizabeth.

I'm going with you.

To hamilton?

Yeah, I need to make sure
you get there safely.

Are you sure?

Oh, positive.

Plus, I get a chance to catch up
with my brother,

So don't even think of
giving me an argument.

I wasn't planning on it.

I'm so worried, jack.

Hey...

It's gonna be okay.

Don't worry.
I'll look after things.

And keep
an eye on gowen.

I'll keep
two eyes on him.

You'll be
in my thoughts

And my prayers.

I'll feel better
once I'm there.

Take good care
of her, jack.

I will.

[driver]: Hyah!

Abigail, mr. Avery--

This is
joseph sweeney.

He'll be
testifying for us.

Thank you for coming
all this way, mr. Sweeney.

My conscience wouldn't
allow me to do anything less.

I knew your
husband and son.

They were fine men.

And completely innocent
of all wrongdoing.

I agree.

Unfortunately,

Mr. Sweeney is not
in possession

Of our mine
inspection report.

I've left my job with
the bureau of mines.

Started up
my own business.

Drill presses.

Haven't made
a dime yet,

But these things
take time.

Mr. Sweeney,
you do realize

We're not going to be able
to pay you for your testimony?

Oh. [stammers]

Of course.
[chuckling]

But I can give you
breakfast,

Lunch,
and dinner.

I'm sure you're hungry
after your trip.

Well, I wouldn't
turn down a meal.

Right this way.

As I recall,

Noah contacted
you directly,

Is that right?

Yes. About safety conditions
in the mine.

He was concerned

The ventilation system
wasn't functioning properly.

That's exactly
what noah told me.

Do you remember
what you said

In your
inspection report?

I found the system
to be unsafe,

And I recommended
they suspend operation

Until it was fixed.

And you're prepared

To testify to that
in a court of law?

Even though the report

Gowen has on record
tells a different story?

That report
is a blatant forgery.

I knew it.

I was hoping
to have another witness

To back up
your testimony,

But it didn't
pan out.

So our case will depend on you.

You're all we've got.

It's the truth,

And I'm happy
to testify to it.

Thank you,
mr. Sweeney.

It's past time
my husband was vindicated.

Mm.

[♪]

Tell me, elizabeth.

What exactly did you
pack in these?

Just the essentials.

Did the essentials
include an anvil?

I would be more than happy
to carry my own suitcases.

[laughs] really?

Okay.

[thud]

Be my guest.

[grunts]

All right,
you've made your point.

I'm sure
father sent the car.

Elizabeth thatcher!

Regina allen!
How are you?

I'm fine,
but I heard about your mother.

I hope the poor dear
is all right.

That's why I came
as soon as I could.

Regina, this is
constable jack thornton.

-Mm. Charmed.
-Ma'am.

Well, aren't you lucky

To have such
a handsome fellow

To carry your luggage?

Oh, no, he's not here
to carry my luggage--

[whistle blasting]

That's my train!

Mother procured an introduction
with an austrian count.

He has a castle!

With a huge moat.

It's so very good
to see you, ma cherie.

[blowing air kisses]

A bientot.

A bientot.

[engine whistle blows]

A friend of yours?

That'd be
stretching it.

Good, 'cause
she judges a man

By the size of
his moat.

[laughing]

Regina is one of
the philadelphia allens.

Very upper-crust.

Her family's been
around forever.

Like the plague.

Jack!

[horn blares]

There's the car!
Come on, jack.

[grunts]

[♪]

[♪]

[engine rumbling in distance]

Do you guys hear that?

What is it?

Hey, guys, get over here.

[♪]

What is that thing?

[engine roaring]

[townsfolk murmuring]

[engine idling]

Boys.

[revs throttle]

[shuts bike down]

Well, I've never seen
a vehicle like this one.

Well, that's funny.

You're not looking
at the vehicle.

I have excellent
peripheral vision.

[laughs]

And what...
[giggles]

...Do you call it?

It's called
a "motorcycle."

It looks fast.

Well, it is.

And dangerous?

Mm. Can be.

What brings you
to coal valley?

Oh, I don't know.

Little of this,
little of that.

A man of mystery.

Mm.

I like it.

Well, I'll keep that
in mind.

[♪]

[engine rumbles off]

[giggles] you're here!

Ahh! Julie!

And jack, dear.
So good to see you.

You, too, julie.

How's mother?
I've been so worried.

She's better today.

But she's still
having fainting spells.

I didn't know.

You might,
if you visited more often.

Viola.

You know I'd come home
more often if I could.

Jack,
this is my sister, viola.

Nice to meet you,
miss thatcher.

So this is the mountie
we've heard so much about?

Oh, he's much
more than that!

Well,
you did kiss!

Julie! I wrote to you
in confidence.

Apparently, it's more
than teaching school

That's keeping you away.

[footsteps]

My three daughters
all together.

[he chuckles]

A sight for sore eyes.

Father.

I'm so happy
to see you.

I hear mother's
doing better?

She'll do much better
now that you're here.

Father, this is jack.
Constable jack thornton.

Good to put a face to the name.

I'm indebted to you
for escorting my daughter home.

Glad to be of service, sir.

Jack, we're having
a dinner party

Tomorrow night,

And you simply
must come.

Julie, don't put
him on the spot.

I'm sure the constable
has other things to do.

I'm sure jack
could spare a few hours.

I-I wouldn't
want to impose.

It's no imposition.

Well...

Then I suppose
it's settled.

Come along, girls.

I'll catch up
in a minute.

Well, at least
it doesn't have a moat.

[laughs]

Doesn't have
a guillotine either!

I'm guessing the rack's
in the basement?

-Mm. Mm-hmm.
-Mm-hmm?

Why don't I meet you in town?

We can see some
of the city together.

Well, are you sure
you won't be missed?

It's a pretty big house.

[♪]

[both chuckle]

[♪]

Mother, you have no idea
how worried I've been.

I'll be fine,
darling.

I don't want you
worrying about me.

I want you to have
a good time with your sisters

While you're here.

Well, what does
dr. Clement say?

He says your mother
has a weak heart.

It's important that
nothing upset her right now.

Maybe we should
cancel the dinner party.

Nonsense!

We must celebrate
your return home.

It's just a few old
family friends.

And viola's new beau,

Sir lionel.

Viola!

You didn't tell me!

You didn't ask.

Sir lionel
is from london.

He's a duke.

His uncle
is grand duke andrew gray,

And his great-uncle is an earl.

Darling.

I'm sure you'll want to
shop for something new

To wear to the party.

That won't
be necessary.

This isn't
the wild west, elizabeth.

We do still dress
for dinner here.

Oh, wait until

You see the new gowns
at salon de mode.

The organzas
are pure heaven!

Well, I suppose it might be
nice to have something new.

And perhaps a little fancy.

Oh, good! It'll be
just like old times!

[♪]

Mother seems to be
in good spirits.

Because you're here.

But it isn't easy
taking care of her.

Well, I wish I could
be home more often,

But I have school to teach.

Books
and education.

It's a wonderful
way to escape.

It isn't an escape.

I love what I do.

I'm sure you do,

But when I get married,

Who's going
to look after mother?

Well, I will!

You can barely
look after yourself.

And with
father traveling so much,

What will happen
if her condition worsens?

Let's not
think the worst.

Viola can be
so tedious.

Some of what
she said was true.

No, it's not!

Let's be fair.

It is a great deal
of responsibility.

Don't let it
bother you.

She lives
to lord it over us.

Is sir lionel
really serious about her?

Well, he's serious
about her bank account,

And she's in love
with his title.

A match made in heaven.

[both laughing]

[♪]

I'm never gonna get used
to waiters wearing tuxedos.

It's called
white-glove service, jack.

At abigail's,
the food is great,

And nobody's
wearing gloves.

At least admit
it was delicious.

Salisbury steak?

It's just a fancy name
for hamburger.

Well, it does
come with a sauce.

Speaking of fancy,

Can you picture rip
with a haircut like that?

Life in a big city does
take some getting used to,

But I got used to
life in coal valley,

And now I'm completely
at home there.

Really?

You still don't know
how to ride a horse.

It's a good thing I have
such a good teacher, then.

I don't know.

You might not be able
to afford him.

Oh?

Could cost you
another kiss.

Consider it
a downpayment.

[♪]

[murmuring and shuffling]

[bailiff]: All rise.

Be seated.

[gavel clacking]

Court is in session.

Miss madison,

Your opening
statement.

Your honor,

This tragedy
could have been prevented.

Had it,

The women in this courtroom
would have

Husbands, fathers and sons.

Instead,
they sit here alone,

Hoping for
some small sliver of justice.

I will prove to you today

That the pacific northwest
mining company

Knew that the conditions
in that mine were unsafe.

They knew,

Because noah stanton
warned them.

And they didn't care.

All they cared about

Was removing as much coal
as they could

To make as much money
as they could.

Counsel?

Your honor.

May I first say

That it is my greatest pleasure
to stand here before you

In this courtroom?

[♪]

Now, tell me everything
I've missed in coal valley.

Oh, the mining
company is on trial.

We'll get to that later.
I want to know about jack!

You already know
more than you should.

Well, I'm your favorite sister.

You're supposed to
tell me everything.

[elizabeth chuckles]

Well...

When we're together,

It's like everything
in the whole world

Just fades away,

And it's just the two of us.

Well, is it love?

It could be.

Has he said it?

No!

-Have you?
-Of course not!

Oh, it must be
so wonderful

To be in love.

Charles?

Elizabeth.

I must say...

Frontier life
suits you.

It's so wonderful
to see you again.

You as well.

Charles came

To drop off
some paperwork,

But he may have had
an ulterior motive.

[laughs]

Guilty as charged.

I never pass up a chance
to see elizabeth.

I-it's been far too long.

When was the last time
we saw each other?

Well, as I recall,

Since I was your escort
at julie's debutante ball.

No! Was it really
that long ago?

I dare say we have
a great deal to catch up on.

Beginning with how
father managed to corral you

Into working
for him.

I'd hardly say corralled.

He's given me
a wonderful opportunity,

For which I am very grateful.

As am I.

He's been a valuable addition
to the company.

Charles,
I hope you'll be

Joining us for dinner
this evening?

Oh, I wouldn't miss it.

Oh, wonderful!

Elizabeth, why don't you take
charles out to the garden?

I know he hasn't
seen it in a long time.

Oh, I'm sure charles isn't
interested in flowers, mother.

On the contrary.

I'm very interested.

All right.

[background chatter]

[♪]

Hello, tom.

Jack...

Almost didn't recognize you
without your band uniform on.

I see you haven't lost
that quick wit of yours.

[starts laughing]

[joins in]

Little brother!

I thought you were busy
playing cops-and-robbers

In some mining town out west?

No, I took some time off

To escort elizabeth thatcher
home to visit her family.

Oh! Lucky you.

The thatchers are basically
royalty around here.

They're just people,
like me and you.

Except they're richer
than midas.

I hear even their butler
has a butler.

Very funny.

Let me look at you.

You've grown
since I've seen you.

Maybe the hair on my head.

It's been so long since you seen
me, you forgot what I look like.

Never!

Well, I'm glad you're here.
What are you drinking?

[exhales deeply]

Whiskey.

[claps hands] bartender!

Whiskey for my brother.

So, how did you know
where to find me?

The boys
at the regional office

Told me they've been keeping
an eye on you.

Said you've been giving them
some trouble.

Want to tell me
about it?

Your honor,

This document
from the bureau of mines,

Signed by joseph sweeney,
who is here today,

Proved that the mine
was safe

And the ventilation system
was working.

We believe
it was noah stanton

Who failed to activate
the system on that fateful day.

That document was forged,

Which I'll prove
by calling my first witness.

Mr. Sweeney?

Finally.
The moment of truth.

His personal
testimony's

Gonna carry
a lot more weight

Than that phony
piece of paper.

Mr. Sweeney,

Is it true you performed
an inspection of the mine

At the request of noah stanton,

Who believed the ventilation
system in the mine was faulty?

I did.

I see.

And could you please
tell the court

What that inspection revealed?

I reported
that mr. Stanton was wrong.

[gallery gasping]

The ventilation system

In the area
where the men were working

Was safe.

[gallery murmuring
and gasping]

Permission to treat
the witness as hostile?

Granted.

Mr. Sweeney.

May I remind you
that you are under oath?

And yesterday,
in the presence

Of constable avery
and abigail stanton,

Didn't you say
that the mine was unsafe?

And the document
in the possession

Of the mining company
was a forgery?

I'm sorry...

I-- I couldn't bear to tell
mrs. Stanton the truth,

With all that
she's been through,

I-I couldn't do it.

Your honor,
this man is a liar!

Clearly, he's been
paid off to recant!

[gavel pounding]

-Order in the court.
-Your honor.

This is a clear case
of negligence

On the part of noah stanton,
who simply failed

To activate
the ventilation system.

Objection! That's
complete speculation.

Mr. Gentry's statement
has no foundation,

And I move to have it
stricken from the record.

[crowd agreeing]

Hear, hear!

It's about time
the truth came out!

Order in the court!
[pounding gavel]

Your honor,

I need a recess.

So ordered.

We're adjourned.

-[clack]
-all rise.

[crowd murmuring]

[♪]

Don't you dare
get in that stage!

You walk back in there

And you tell them the truth
right now!

Who got to you? Huh?

Gowen? Gentry?

What'd
they promise you?

More than
chicken pot pie.

[horse whinnies]

You won't get away
with this!

I'll have you prosecuted
for perjury!

[huffs and stomps floor]

[gowen]: I know that this has
been hard on mrs. Stanton,

And I sympathize with her.

Now that the truth
is come out,

Well, won't be long before
you boys can get back to work

And start putting money back
in your pockets.

It's beautiful
out here, isn't it?

Well, the view just got
a whole lot better.

You like to take walks
in the woods, do you?

Oh, I do.

You never know

What new things
you might discover.

-Miss leveaux.
-Mm?

Did you follow me?

Of course not!

So it's just
a coincidence

That we happened to run
into each other out here?

Well, I like to
think of it as fate.

I believe
in making my own fate.

Somehow I could
tell that about you.

I thought
I was a man of mystery.

Oh, but I like
solving mysteries.

[laughing]

Well, the trial's
probably resuming soon.

I should be getting back.

I can't help but wonder

Why a stranger would be
interested in that trial.

Just curious.

Curiosity killed the cat.

Well, this cat has nine lives.

[chuckles]

If you'll excuse me.

[♪]

Hmm.

Well, I hope
I'm not taking

Too much time away
from your busy day.

Not at all.

In fact, I have
nothing better to do

Than to go home
and contemplate

My lonely
bachelor existence.

[laughs] why don't
I believe that?

[charles]:
Remember when we were young?

We used to play
blind man's bluff

In these gardens.

[elizabeth]: I remember.

You used to cheat.

That was you!

You used to peek
out of that blindfold

So you could tag me.

I wanted to see
where I was going

So I wouldn't run
into a tree.

You always
seemed to know

Exactly where
you were going.

Then... And now.

That may not be true,

But it's kind
of you to say.

Do the people
of coal valley know

How lucky they are
to have you?

I'm lucky to have them.

Your father mentioned

There might
be some business

For the company
in cape fullerton.

I understand that's not
far from where you are.

I'm not sure father
would be comfortable

Visiting coal valley.

We have so few
creature comforts.

I'm sure he'd be happy
to visit you anywhere.

He'd be happier

If I just decided
to come home.

Is that completely
out of the question?

I'm worried
about mother.

But I'm the only
teacher in coal valley,

And they depend on me.

Anything else
keeping you there?

I'd be lying
if I said there wasn't.

I see.

He must be very special
to be worthy of your affection.

[laughs]

He is.

I have to say
I'm disappointed.

Charles, don't be.

You and I have been
friends forever.

I care about you.

Nothing going to change that
for me.

Nor for me.

Good.

[♪]

They look
so perfect together.

Don't get ahead of yourself,
darling.

A man can want
what's best for his daughter.

If only it were that easy.

Want me to call dr. Clement?

No, I'm... Ahem.

Just a little light-headed.

[exhaling deeply]

[bailiff]: All rise.

Be seated.

Miss madison,

Do you have, uh,
any other evidence?

Your honor.

In light of the fact

Mr. Sweeney just
perjured himself--

Miss madison.

Do you have
any other evidence to present?

I move for a mistrial.

Overruled.

You're gonna make
your closing statement.

[crowd murmuring]

[♪]

Hyah!

Sir!

Hmm. Yes?

Do you know where I could
find a mr. Sam madison?

"miss madison," actually.

Yeah, she's right in here.

You know, I happen to be
heading that way myself.

Why don't I walk you in?

Come on.

Clearly, that safety report
was falsified.

And if you can believe that,

You can draw
only one conclusion.

Noah stanton is innocent.

Innocent of any wrongdoing
in the death of those men.

The fault lies squarely

Upon the shoulders
of pacific mining,

Whose--

[murmuring]

Excuse me, your honor,
pardon the interruption,

But I believe miss madison needs
to speak with this young lady.

[murmuring increases]

I hope I'm not too late.

You're just in time.

Thank god
you decided to come.

Miss madison!

Would you like to tell me

Why exactly you're disturbing
these proceedings?

Do you have
any idea who she is?

No, but samantha
mentioned

She was hoping to have
another witness.

Your honor.

I would like to call
one more witness.

-Objection!
-Overruled.

This better be good.

Your honor,

This woman
can exonerate noah stanton

And prove the mine report was
forged by the mining company.

This is outrageous.

I'll decide
what's outrageous.

All right.

Miss, would you like
to tell the court

Just who are you?

Clara stanton.

Peter stanton's widow.

[crowd gasping]

Oh, my god.

[all murmuring]

Peter never
said anything.

[stunned murmuring continues]

[gavel pounding]

[silence descends on court]

So you were married
to one of the miners

Who died
in the explosion?

Yes, sir.

My husband's name
was peter stanton.

He worked in the mine
for three years.

We were wed two days
before the accident.

Where'd you find
this witness?

Through a public records search
of the men who died in the mine.

I have a marriage record

For peter stanton
and clara weller.

I am impressed, counselor.

And I have
one more document.

This is the original
safety report

Signed by
joseph sweeney himself.

It clearly states
that the mine was unsafe,

Due to a faulty
ventilation system.

[murmurs rising]

Clara.

[samantha crosses the floor]

Where did you find
that document?

Peter didn't trust
the mining company.

He was afraid

They'd blame his father
for making trouble,

So he gave it to me
for safekeeping...

[stifles a sob]

In case anything happened.

And where did peter
get that report?

It was his father's copy.

Mr. Stanton was afraid that
someone might try to hurt him...

Seeing as he was causing trouble
for the company.

So he gave it to peter.

This is hearsay, your honor.

We can't allow this.

I can allow

Whatever I want.

And right now, what I want
is to study these documents.

Court is adjourned.

[excited chatter]

[♪]

Thank you.

[sighs]

Clara...

I'm abigail stanton.

I'm peter's mother.

[sobbing]

[♪]

[♪]

Why didn't you see that coming?

The woman wasn't on
the witness list.

Well, then how the hell
can he allow her to testify?

Parker plays
fast and loose.

You never know
what he's going to do.

I told you that we should've
stuck with black.

Yeah, well, there's nothing
we can do about that now,

So how are we going
to get out of this?

There may be a way

To persuade parker
that the girl is lying,

But it's going to
be expensive.

Do whatever it takes.

[bicycle bell dings]

[♪]

Well, do you think
I picked the right one?

Oh, jack will love it.

I think
it's beautiful.

That sounded
like a compliment.

I know I'm hard on you.

I suppose sometimes I wish
I were as free as you are.

Well, why can't you be?

This is my world, elizabeth.

I'm not sure
I'd fit in anywhere smaller.

Ooh!

What do you think
of this one?

Maybe for a saloon wench
with questionable morals.

Well, then maybe you should
try it on, viola.

Don't be ridiculous.

-[laughing]
-thank you.

I think it would be perfect

For your next dinner
with sir lionel.

Ooh!

So I got into a fight.

It's no big deal.
I'm doing just fine!

I wouldn't call getting
tossed in jail "just fine."

The constables are
so bored around here

They gotta make up
reasons to arrest people.

Only they didn't
in your case, did they?

I'm sorry I'm not

The upstanding defender
of the law you are.

When we were growing up,
you never got into trouble.

Never!
Now you're going,

Looking for it?
What happened?

I don't know, jack.

Maybe life happened.

Hey, can I get

Another of
these, sweetheart?

You know what?
I think he's had enough.

Really, jack?

Big brother's gonna tell me
when I've had enough?

Hey, thornton!

Where's my money?

[thumps glass down]

Spent it on your girlfriend.

You want to settle this
the easy way,

Or the hard way?

Easy way
sounds good to me.

How much?

10 bucks.

Put your money away.

I'm gonna pay you
when I'm good and ready.

[crashing]

Hoo!

Okay. Okay--

Ooh! Do you know
what elizabeth needs?

Hair jewels!

Don't you think
that's a bit much?

But I will admit,

I've have been
missing afternoon tea.

[door swings open]
[ladies gasp]

[thudding]

Jack?

Elizabeth.

We were just...
Having a bite to eat.

Apparently, you like
to eat and run.

Or roll,
as the case may be.

That was just
a misunderstanding.

And who's this?

Tom thornton.
At your service.

I apologize for my brother's
bad behavior here

But trouble seems
to find him.

This is your brother?

His much better-looking
and younger brother.

Tom.

These are
the thatcher sisters.

Miss thatcher,
miss thatcher...

And you must be...

Miss thatcher?

Jack, how could you keep
this charming man a secret?

I'm the black sheep
of the thornton family.

Right, jack?

Well, I, for one,

Find black sheep
quite fascinating.

As interesting
as this all is,

We must be going.

I'll see you this evening?

I'm looking forward to it.

[♪]

And these are
the type of people

You want to invite
into our family?

He said it was
a misunderstanding.

So was
the war of 1812.

[♪]

[knocking]

Yes?

[door opening]

May I come in?

What for?

[♪]

That's a lot of money.

I'm sure you're aware

That bribing a judge
is a federal offense.

Consider it, uh...

Poker winnings.

Of future games

That may,
or may not, occur.

Clever, mr. Gentry.

Very clever.

[♪]

We met last year,

When peter
was in cape fullerton

On mining business.

We would see each other
every time he came for supplies.

[chuckles]

I wondered why

He always volunteered
to go to cape fullerton.

Peter was the first boy
I ever knew

Who made me feel special.

He was generous, too.

I knew he didn't
have much money,

But every time he came,

He would bring me flowers.

That sounds
exactly like peter.

I don't know why
didn't he tell me about you.

He was afraid
that you would think

We were too young
to be engaged.

So we kept it
to ourselves, but...

The day after
we were married,

We knew it wasn't right
to keep it a secret anymore.

We planned to come here
to tell you together,

But...

I couldn't get away
from work just then,

And as soon as
peter got back here...

[sighs]

I wish I had known.

I am sorry
if I have caused you any pain.

I know that you have been
through so much already.

No. No, it's fine.

I wanted to meet you.

I really did,

But I wasn't sure
how you'd feel about it.

That's why...

When miss madison
wrote to me

And asked me
to speak at the trial,

I said I wouldn't come.

What made you
change your mind?

I prayed for guidance...

And then I saw
a newspaper in hamilton.

The trial
was front-page news.

I know
that it might sound silly,

But I felt that
that was a sign

That I had to come,

That I had to
do the right thing.

Are you living
back with your parents now?

No.

My parents are
no longer alive.

I'm working
in hamilton now.

And you're happy?

I am happy that
I can take care of myself,

If that's what you mean.

I just remembered.

I have something
I want to show you.

Oh!

Our wedding.

It's the only picture
I have left of him.

I would like you
to have it.

I know that peter would've
wanted you to, mrs. Stanton.

You know,
you're "mrs. Stanton" now, too.

I like the sound of that.

[♪]

Thank you.

All rise!

This should
be over soon.

Be seated.

There are two reports,

Which means that one is real
and the other is a forgery.

One is provided
by the mining company,

An enterprise
with everything to lose,

The other by a young lady

Who has nothing to gain
by lying.

You'd better do something.

Your honor, I--

Object to this unfair
characterization of---

Overruled.

Sit down, counselor.

Therefore, in light
of the evidence before me,

I find the pacific northwest
mining company

Guilty of
falsifying safety reports...

[excited murmuring]

...Causing 47 men

To walk into that mine

And straight to their deaths.

The company will be fined
to the maximum amount permitted,

And that money

Will be divided evenly
among the widows.

[gasping and exclaiming]

[applause erupts]

Furthermore...

The mine will be shut down
immediately...

And permanently.

I'd like to throw the book
at you, mr. Gowen.

As your honor is aware,

I, like the miners,

Am an employee
of the company,

Not an owner.

And had no knowledge
of their wrongdoings...

Which I find abhorrent.

You're lying.

But luckily for you,
I can't prove it.

This court
has rendered its verdict.

[clack]

[light applause resumes
and chatter builds]

Well, it's true
what they say,

To make it in a man's world,
you have to be twice as good.

And you are.

Thank you.

I know it must've
been a shock

Finding out about
clara this way,

But I didn't feel
I could tell you earlier,

In case
she didn't show up.

I understand.

And clara, thank you
so much for coming.

You made all the difference.

I was glad
to be a part of it.

[♪]

[♪]

How was shopping?

I think we went
to every store in town.

Enough about us.
How are you feeling?

Ahh. Sometimes, I feel as if
I could go dancing,

And other times, I feel like

I couldn't walk
from here to the parlor.

But let's speak
of happier things.

Your father said that charles
couldn't stop going on about you

At the office.

I'm sure that's
an exaggeration.

I believe it.
Charles has barely

Accepted a single
social invitation

Since you left town.

That's ridiculous.
We're just friends.

Well, I saw the way he was
gazing at you in the garden.

You were watching us?

No! Of course not, dear.

No, we just-- we happened
to walk by the window.

I wish charles
would give up on you

And look at me
for a change.

You've forgotten
about tom already?

Who?

No one
in particular.

Shall we show you
our new gowns?

Oh, that would be lovely.

Come on.

[quiet chatter]

[♪]

Samantha?

Tell me.

What's it like,
being a lawyer?

Exhilarating
when you win,

And less so
other times.

I loved being
a wife and mother,

I never thought about
doing anything else.

Well, until the cafe.

I think there's
nothing more noble

Than being a wife
and a mother.

It was my mother
who told me I could--

I could do anything
I set my mind to.

And you did.

[laughs]
I'd say so did you.

[door bangs]

[conversations quieten]

I don't know
what you're all celebrating!

Without the mine,
there's no work.

People will move away.

This will become a ghost town.

We've been through
hard times

Before, florence.

We'll weather them again.

Oh, I don't know how.

-Excuse me.
-Yes.

Clara, why don't you
stay in coal valley?

I wouldn't
want to impose.

It's not an imposition.

I have an extra room
upstairs.

That's really very kind,
but I couldn't.

You could
work at the cafe.

I have to get back
to hamilton.

Is everything okay?

I just need to get
back, that's all.

Well, if you change your mind,
you know where to find me.

I promise I'll write.

I hope you do.

[door opens and shuts]

Mrs. Stanton?

I know we got off
on the wrong foot,

So I'd like to
make it up to you.

This... Is for
the widow's fund.

Oh, my!

But if you tell anyone
that I gave it to you,

I'll call you a liar.

Well, your secret
is safe with me.

And thank you.

[♪]

[door bangs shut]

Hi.

Ahem.

Um, folks?

Can I have your ear
for a moment?

Um...
[conversations hush]

My name is leland coulter,
my friends call me "lee,"

And I, uh, came to coal valley

To see how
your trial turned out.

And you know, I think
it turned out pretty darn good.

And now that the mine
is closed...

The future of this town,
the future of your town,

Is timber.

And the good news is...

That it's everywhere.

So I have decided

To build a saw mill,
right here in coal valley,

And I plan to hire lots of men
to help me build it and run it.

[gasping and applauding]

Okay.

Okay, okay.

Thank you, thank you.

So, um,
if someone could just show me

Where I might set up shop,

I'll get the ball rolling.

Oh, I would love to give you
a guided tour

Of our little hamlet.

I hoped
you would volunteer.

Shall we pick up
where we left off?

I think we should.

[♪]

You know...

You strike me
as a city gal.

Oh! [laughs]

I've learned to adapt.

[chuckling]

So, what do you think?

Is there any vacancy
for me here on main street?

Well, the mining company

Won't be needing
their office anymore.

Ah, I don't know.

It's not really the image
I want to convey.

Well, there are
a few other places, but...

They're a bit too far
to walk from here.

[chuckling]

Something tells me
you want to go for a ride.

Oh! I thought
you'd never ask!

Okay.

All right.

Hold on tight.

Oh, I will!

-Okay.
-Ahh!

If you ever
need anything,

You know
where to find me,

And please,
don't forget to write.

I promise.

[sighs heavily]

No one has ever really cared
about me before.

Except peter.

And now you.

You are the kindest woman
I know.

Safe travels, mrs. Stanton.

Thank you...

Mrs. Stanton.

[♪]

I'll write.

Good luck.

[♪]

[whip cracks]
hyah!

Bye.

You all right?

I'll be fine.

After all this,

I feel like I can finally
put noah to rest.

Life goes on...

And I'm ready
to move on, too.

Well, I'm...
I'm glad to hear that.

Feels like this town
has new life, doesn't it?

And that saw mill is just
the start of a lot of things

That are gonna help
put this place on the map.

Sounds like
you're thinking about staying.

Actually, I am.

I'd like that.

[♪]

[♪]

[jack]: Thank you.

Mrs. Thatcher?

Yes.

Thank you
for having me to your home.

Oh. Well, we are
most appreciative of you

For escorting elizabeth
back to hamilton.

That was my pleasure.

These are for you.

Well, lovely.

Would you find
a place for these?

Thank you.

I was happy to hear
you're feeling better.

Oh, well,
that's very kind of you.

William?

Who is the man
in the suit?

[♪]

[william]: Elizabeth's
mountie friend.

Will the mountie be
joining us for dinner?

Elizabeth insisted.

Mm. I see.

Will he be
bringing his horse?

[chuckles]

I have

-You have?
-Yes. Not for a while, but--

I'm happy to be back.

Excuse me.
Charles.

Welcome.

Good evening.

These are for you,

Grace, the prettiest
flower in the room.

Oh, well,
that's just because

My daughters
have yet to join us.

[♪]

But I fear I'm about
to be upstaged.

[♪]

You look...

Absolutely breathtaking,
elizabeth.

Thank you, charles.

I couldn't have
said it better myself.

Have you two met?

Uh, charles kensington.
I work for elizabeth's father.

Jack thornton.

Jack is the constable
of coal valley.

Oh! Which reminds me.

I received a telegram.
Good news.

The trial is over,

And the judge ruled
in favor of the widows.

That's not just good news!
That's wonderful news!

Yes.

Elizabeth, come and say
hello to your aunt agatha.

Excuse me, gentlemen.

[jack]: So how long have you
known elizabeth for?

Our entire lives.

You?

Little less.

[chuckles]

[♪]

Thank you. [laughs]

[continues indistinctly]

So the life of a mountie
must be quite dangerous,

Especially
on the frontier?

Yeah, it has
its good days

And its bad days.

I'm guessing
having to escort

Elizabeth to hamilton

Was one of
the good days?

That wasn't
an assignment.

Oh.

So she asked you to come?

Well, actually, I insisted.

Well, I'm glad you did.

She can be
rather independent.

Ha! Yeah, I've noticed.

Even if it isn't always
in her best interest.

So working with elizabeth's
father must be interesting.

He's really taken me
under his wing.

Sometimes, it feels like
I'm the son he never had.

[♪]

-Thank you!
-[guests laughing]

I have to say,

I had a dickens of a time
during that last chukker.

Old wickham got off a shot

That no one could
lay a stick on.

[all chuckling]

What in heavens
is he talking about?

Polo.

Somehow, I knew the subject
would turn to horses.

Do you play polo,
sir lionel?

It's one of
my favorite pastimes.

I would love to see
your team play.

Perhaps
you'll favor me

With the pleasure
of your attendance

This season.

What a splendid
invitation.

Constable thornton is
also quite the horseman.

Thank you,
but I can't say

I know a chukker
from a baseball bat.

[all laughing]

He has more important
things to worry about,

Like keeping
coal valley safe.

Or getting thrown out
of drinking establishments.

-[drops fork]
-[conversations halt]

Who was thrown out
of a drinking establishment?

[julie]:
Jack's brother, tom.

Who's every bit
as good-looking

As his dashing
older brother.

How is it
that you're acquainted

With this "tom" person,
young lady?

He landed at my feet
this afternoon.

Well, literally.

[agatha]: Well!

This is much more
entertaining

Than talking
about polo.

-[jack chuckles]
-tell me.

Do you make a habit
of drinking, constable thornton?

No. No, I don't, mrs. Thatcher.

Certainly
not on the job.

W-- or really
much at all.

Or ever.

Except maybe at dinner.

Perhaps it's
time for dessert.

That's an excellent
idea, aunt agatha.

Tell me, constable.

What do you think
of peach melba?

I'm sorry, who?

It's ice cream.
With peach sauce.

I know.

I was just making a joke.

[others laughing]

Your mountie has

A very nice sense
of humor, my dear.

He isn't "my" mountie,
aunt agatha.

Isn't he?

[♪]

[charles and elizabeth
playing the piano]

[♪]

[elizabeth giggling
as they continue to play]

[charles and elizabeth chuckling
as they play]

I've forgotten
how it goes.

You're still
better at it than me.

Let's try it again?

[they begin playing]

[♪]

[elizabeth chuckling]

[♪]

They're having such
a good time together,

Aren't they?

I've heard
they've been friends

For a very long time.

Charles and elizabeth
have a lot in common.

They took lessons
from the same teachers,

Shared the same friends,
skinned their knees.

[both laughing]

It's a bond that has
stood the test of time.

Sometimes, what
people have in common

Are the things
they feel inside.

A shared spirit.

Elizabeth is
spirited, all right.

That's what I like
most about her, sir.

Sometimes,
I think...

She doesn't quite
know who she is yet.

She has a tendency
to follow her heart

Instead of her head.

She most likely will
wake up to it one day,

And I would hate
to see her

Pass up the life
she so dearly deserves.

[both laughing
as they stop playing]

[others clapping]

I don't think you need
to worry about that, sir.

If she follows
her heart,

I'm sure
she'll be just fine.

[both laughing]

[lively piano plays]

[♪]

[all applauding]

Wow! You play
as pretty as you look.

Oh! Well,
you talk even prettier.

Yes, I do!

You know what this town needs?

Aside from a sawmill?

Oh, I have a feeling
you're going to tell me.

A theater.

Theater?

Mm.

Why would you need a theater?

Because I have played
on the "great white way"

Of broadway
in new york city,

And...

Well, it would be a shame
to put my talent to waste.

Ahh! So you're an actress?

I was the lead in
45 minutes to broadway.

Well, I thought you said
you were on broadway,

Not 45 minutes away.

Mm... [laughs]

I see I have
a little educating to do.

[spoon clinking glass]

Ahem!

Since we are no longer
going to be "coal" people,

And with mr. Coulter
bringing us

New life
and new hope--

[man]:
Hear, hear!

As mayor, I think
we should consider changing

The name
of our fine town.

And I'm open for suggestions!

[buzzing chatter rises]

[♪]

Please tell me
you're not running off

Before I get a chance
to see you again.

I don't think I'll be able
to stay more than a few days.

She's not
going anywhere

Until we're sure

Her mother
is fully recovered.

Oh, william.

You make it
seem like an invalid.

I'm under dr. Clement's care,

And I'm sure I'll be back
to my old self in no time.

Then... Until
we meet again?

Until then.

Jack, it was so good
to see you.

You, too, julie.

Thank you
for inviting me.

I hope
you had a good time.

What's important

Is that you're home
with your family.

I'm at home
in coal valley, too.

Constable,

I trust you had
a pleasant evening?

Very much.
Thank you, sir.

Will we be
seeing you again?

No.

No, I'm leaving hamilton
in the morning.

That seems kind of sudden.

Well, you're safe
and settled with your family,

And I have a job
to get back to.

I've arranged for
constable mcginty to escort you

Back to coal valley
when you're ready to return.

That's very kind of you.

It was very nice
meeting you, sir.

Likewise.

Miss thatcher.

[♪]

-Oh!
-I'm so sorry.

No, no, thank you.
I've got it.

-Mr. Coulter?
-Mm-hmm.

May I say it's a great thing
you're doing,

Building that saw mill?

It'll make such a difference
for the people in this town,

Now that
that mine is closed.

Making a difference is what
life is all about, isn't it?

Indeed, it is.

Good day.

[♪]

[♪]

Ladies and gentlemen...

Friends...

You gave us

Many wonderful suggestions!

But in the end,
there can be only one.

I give you...

The new name of our town--

[whoosh]

[applauding]

[♪]

[indistinct exchanges]

Well, it looks like
change is in the air.

It seems so.

I understand you're
opening a saw mill.

Yes. Yes, I am.

It's quite
an ambitious project.

I do like a challenge.

The last fella
who tried building one

Went belly-up
in six months.

Well, that's not
gonna happen this time.

No. Not if
you do it right.

That's the only way
I do things, mr. Gowen.

[gowen chuckles]

Well, I do want
to see you successful,

Mr. Coulter,

And I may be able
to help you with that.

Really?
And how is that?

Well, I know a lot
about this town.

My expertise may be
of assistance to you.

Hmm. With
the mine closing,

I just assumed
you'd be moving on.

No, no.
I won't be leaving.

Huh. Aren't you
out of a job?

Well, there'll
be plenty

Of new opportunities
here in hope valley,

And I plan on
taking advantage

Of every one of 'em.

Fair enough.

Let me
think about it.

Of course.
Take your time.

I'll be here.

[♪]

So, did julie thatcher

Say anything
about me last night?

Not a word.

Oh, she talked about
me all night, didn't she?

No. And stay
away from her.

From all of them.

Something happen
between you

And the princess
elizabeth last night?

It's none
of your concern.

Well, if we have nothing
left to talk about,

I'll be on my way then.

There's plenty
to talk about.

I want you to come
to coal valley.

[snickers]
not on your life.

Hear me out. Listen.

I can get you steady work there,

And it'll keep you
out of trouble.

Oh, here we go again.

I'm just trying to help.

No, no. You're just trying
to keep me on a short leash.

Tom.

I've got my life here.

You've got your life there.

Let's leave it
at that.

See you around, jack.

Yeah.

[♪]

I didn't see you
at breakfast this morning.

I wasn't hungry.

It's hard
to come home again.

Isn't it?

I was young once, too.

I didn't realize
how much I missed it here.

And how good it is
to see everyone.

Even viola.

Viola?

Let's not go overboard.

[laughs]

[sighing]

Maybe I was selfish,
leaving home to pursue my dream.

No one's perfect, my dear.

And being a little selfish

Is something
we have to do sometimes,

In the interest
of self-preservation.

I'm just not sure
jack understands

I need to be here right now,

And that it doesn't change
the way I feel about him.

Maybe you need to tell him.

[♪]

[♪]

You sure are busy.

Do you need
any help?

Oh! I would love some.

Where would you
like me?

Out here,
or in the kitchen?

Kitchen, please.

I have to say,
abigail,

For someone who's
working as hard as you,

You seem happier
than I've seen you

In a long time.

Well, when
business is good...

Oh, I don't think
it is just the cafe.

I've seen how you
and that handsome mr. Avery

Look at each other.

I say good for you.

You deserve it.

So does everyone else
in the town.

It's time for the sadness
of the past to be over,

Once and for all.

I couldn't have
said it better myself.

[♪]

[station bustle and din]

[conductor]:
Last train!

[♪]

Jack! Jack!

-Jack!
-Elizabeth?

What are
you doing here?

We didn't have a chance
to say a proper goodbye.

[laughs]

It really wasn't
necessary for you--

-Yes, it was.
-...To come all this--

I don't know what went wrong
between us last night,

But I don't want us
to part like that.

Well, nothing went wrong.

I just...

Need to get back.

I know you do, but...

[conductor]: All aboard!

That's my train.

I'm sorry.
I-I have to go.

Then...

Then take this with you.

[♪]

[♪]