When Calls the Heart (2014–…): Season 3, Episode 4 - Heart of a Hero - full transcript

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Why is Jake Garrison so set
on dragging you back in?

He's planning a robbery.

He killed
a good friend of mine,

left behind a widow and
an 8-year-old daughter.

I don't have to listen to you!

You need to do as you're told.

You're not my father!

You said that you would be
someone to lean on.

I have to think about it.

[♪♪]



[Elizabeth writes]:
For the years Hope Valley

has been my home,

it has become much more
than that.

It's my inspiration.

Finally,

I've found the heart
of the story I want to share

about this special place.

It's about the spirit of love
and community here,

how no one is judged
by the past,

how redemption is possible,

even when it seems impossible.

I have the beginning
and the middle...

I just wish I knew the ending.

So, do you have an idea
for your first story?



I think I do.

Oh, I wish I could write.

You're so talented.

You have to say that
because you're my friend.

Because you're
my talented friend.

And your nosy friend.

So... you and Frank?

[sighs] Me and Frank.

Well?

Well, Frank is
a wonderful pastor,

and I'm happy the town
wants him to stay.

But you're worried.

I don't know if I want to
get involved with someone

who has secrets.

Had secrets.

Fair enough.

What are you
talking about?

Grown-up stuff,
nothing interesting.

Cody, how come you're not
dressed for school?

I'm hungry.

Get dressed,
and we'll talk about breakfast.

I need you to
pick out my shirt.

Cody, I think
you're old enough

to pick out
your own clothes.

I can help you.

I need you to do it.

[giggles]

[sighs]

I'll be right back.

Let's go, young man.

[chuckling]

You're
headed out early.

I got a long ride
ahead of me.

I want to let
Carl Benson's widow know

we got a lead on Garrison.

Headquarters sent out
a few extra patrols.

Nothing yet.

No sign of Jesse, either.

Garrison's out there, Jack.

He needs Frank.

He doesn't give up easily.

Neither do we.

[horse whinnies]

H'yah!

H'yah...

[♪♪]

I have an announcement.

This week,

we'll be having
a spelling contest.

You mean like a spelling bee?

Well, Robert, it's better
than a spelling bee,

because for this contest,

you won't be competing
against each other.

You'll be competing against
yourselves.

What does that mean?

Well, it means

that everyone who learns
all of the words on the board

and gets 100% on the test

will receive...

one of these...

with your name on it.

So, make sure you get someone
to help you study after school.

All right, you may go to recess.

I'm going to get my mom
to help me study.

I'm going to get
Miss Abigail to help me.

She's not your mom.

So what?
She can still help.

It's not the same.

Sure it is.

You're not her real family.

Miss Abigail doesn't love you
the way my mom loves me.

Miss Thatcher.

Mr. Barrett,
what brings you here?

I'm looking for
Constable Thornton,

you know where he is?

I believe he's on patrol. What's
wrong?

There's been an accident
at the mill.

It's Mr. Coulter.

I did everything
you told me.

I guess it just
didn't work out.

Maybe I sent the wrong man.

Everyone
in the valley

saw that wanted poster.

Still, they wouldn't
run him out of town.

What are we
gonna do now?

If we can't get Matt,

seems to me
we might as well move on.

All go
our separate ways.

Say, Lucky,

why don't you show Jesse here
what we do to somebody

who decides to leave
before I say so?

You're not going anywhere.

You understand?

[wincing]

Now, I stopped the bleeding,

but you are going to
need stitches.

Well, what I need is
to get back to work.

You can't stand
on that foot,

much less work.

Well, I can
if you stitch it up.

To be honest, Lee,
this is more than I can handle,

but if I wire Dr. Burns now,

he can probably get here
before the end of the day.

Well, can I at least go home?

It's best you stay
here in town

until the doctor arrives, okay?

Well, I guess that's it, Wade,

you're in charge
until I get back.

Please try and
keep things on schedule.

Yes, sir.

We haven't
officially met yet.

I'm Mr. Coulter's
new foreman. Wade Barrett.

Hi.

Lee! I came
as soon as I heard.

[gasps]

What happened?

[wincing] Ah, ah, ah!

The Number two
winch cable--

just, this cable snapped
and whipped across my foot,

but it'll be fine.

[gasping]

I don't want you to
worry about a thing.

I am not going to
leave your side

until you are back
on your...

...foot again.

I'll be fine, Rosemary.

You don't need to stay.

I want to stay.

Well, thank you,
I appreciate that,

but I think I just need to rest.

Of course you do.

Rest is the best thing for you
until the doctor arrives.

Here, let me fluff your pillow.

Whoa...

-There.
-Ow.

Oh, one more.

Oh! Oh, okay.
Ow, ow, ow, careful.

You just going to sit there
and watch me sleep?

Nothing is going to happen
to you while I'm here.

I'll be as quiet as a mouse.

Okay.

Just... just sleep.

Shh.

Yeah, okay, okay.

H'yah!

Excuse me, Miss.

Are you by chance Lucy Benson?

I am.

My name's Bill Avery.

I was a good friend
of your father's.

Is your mother around?

Oh, um... my mother passed...

just a few years after
my father was killed.

I'm sorry, I didn't know.

Um, well, it looks like
you've ridden a long way.

Would you like to come in
for some tea, Mr. Avery?

That's mighty nice of you,
thank you.

Sure.

You here to pick up Cody?

He likes it when
I walk him home from school.

I can't say I blame him.

I just wish I didn't have to run
back to the cafe

for the dinner rush.

You're working
too hard.

You need to have
some fun.

I have fun.

You ever play darts?

A long time ago.

Well, how about you and I see
how much you remember

tonight at the saloon?

Well, I'd like that, but...

My past is still
bothering you, isn't it?

Who I was and who I am now.

I'd be lying
if I said it didn't.

[school bell rings]

You don't feel comfortable

spending time
with someone like me?

It's not that--

Abigail,

I don't want to push you
into doing something

you don't want to do.

You're not.

Darts it is.

I love darts!
When are we going to play?

Cody, you and I will
play darts another time.

[Cody]: But it's spaghetti
and meatball night!

And Miss Thatcher said
there's a spelling contest,

and I need you to
help me learn the words!

[Elizabeth]: I'll help you
learn the words, Cody,

and I'll make you
an extra big bowl of spaghetti.

You and Frank go have
a great time,

and we'll have
a great time, too.

Come on, Cody.

Here you are.

Thank you.

Careful, it's hot.

You have your mother's smile.

She was, um...

she was never the same
after my father was gone.

Seeing my father shot
during the bank robbery,

it was just too much for her.

The reason I'm here
is because...

we were never able
to find a suspect

for your mother to identify.

Until now.

You found the man
who killed my father?

I think so.

His name is Jake Garrison.

I believe he's hiding out
in the high country,

somewhere east of Hope Valley.

But, Mr. Avery,

I mean, without a witness
like my mother, you can't--

There's no--

Lucy...

I promise you,

I will personally see to it

that Jake Garrison
pays for his crimes,

one way or another.

Thank you so much.

[crying]

What about this one?

Are you going on a date
or to a funeral?

This is the one.

Oh, I'm not sure
this is a good idea.

No, trust me.

It's beautiful.

I meant tonight.

Getting all dressed up,
leaving Cody...

Don't worry
about Cody.

He'll be fine.

I know, but is this happening
too quickly?

Look what happened with Bill.

Different men,
different situations.

Well, I'm not so sure.

I thought I knew Bill,

and really, what do
I know about Frank?

That's why you're going
to spend time with him--

to get to know him.

[sighs heavily]

Cody! Cody!

Isn't Miss Abigail's
dress beautiful?

I guess.

Cody, I won't be long,

and you'll have fun
at Miss Thatcher's.

No, I won't.

Sure you will.

We'll study your spelling words,

we'll eat
spaghetti and meatballs,

you can play catch
with Constable Thornton

while I shop for dinner.

Don't you want to practice
your pitching?

I'd rather stay here
with Miss Abigail.

We will study your spelling
words tomorrow, I promise.

And...

I'll bake you a pie for dessert.

Okay?

Okay.

He's not usually like this.

He'll be fine.

[sighs sadly]

Oh... [chuckling]

You and this dress.

So, how is
Mr. Coulter?

Oh, he's going to be better
once the doctor gets here.

Tell me,

you ever think about
re-opening the infirmary?

Well, technically,

the infirmary is still
the property

of the mining company.

Well, I'm sure you could
pull some strings.

A growing town
needs a doctor.

I'll take that
under advisement.

That's not a bad idea.

Let me help you, Miss.

Jack!

Faith?

It is so good to see you.

I was hoping I'd run into you,

but I didn't know
it would be this soon.

What are you doing here?

I live in
Union City now.

I work for Dr. Burns.

He was busy,
so he sent me instead.

Um, this is our mayor,
Henry Gowen.

Nurse Faith Carter.

I take it you two
know each other.

We met in Hamilton,

when I took care of
Jack's brother in the hospital.

A pleasure, Miss Carter.

Mine as well.

Good afternoon.

I shouldn't keep
my patient waiting.

I just need to drop off my bag
and clean up a bit.

Which way is the hotel?

Well, I'll walk you over.

Thanks.

You moved
to Union City?

I did.

I got engaged

to a banker
who lives there.

Oh, that's great.

Congratulations.

[chuckling] Oh, Jack.

You didn't think
I came all this way

just to see you?

No, of course not.

I hope not,

because I was worried
it might look that way,

and I didn't
want you to think...

No, it didn't,
at all.

Good.

What about you?

Did Elizabeth Thatcher
stay in Hamilton?

No. She's right here.

So you're engaged, too?

We're taking our time.

That's smart.

I know there were things

the two of you
needed to work out.

And that is
all behind us.

I'm glad to hear it.

I hope

things aren't awkward
between you and me.

I enjoyed spending time with you
in Hamilton,

and I want us to be friends.

Of course, we're friends.

That means a lot to me.

Look, if there are any
problems with the shipment,

any at all--

I got it handled,
Mr. Coulter.

Don't you worry.

Good.

All Abigail had left
was some tomato soup.

It's not half as good as mine,
but it'll do in a pinch.

I added
a little salt.

I'm not hungry.

Hmm.

[knocks gently]

Hey.

Help has arrived.

This is Faith Carter.

She is a nurse from Union City.

Nurse?

Where's Dr. Burns?

He wasn't available,
so I'm filling in.

I hope you don't mind.

I guess you'll have to do.

I guess I will.

I once played
a nurse on the stage.

What a coincidence.

I once treated
an actress for pink eye.

[laughs]

Well, looks like
you're in capable hands here.

I'll check on you later.

Thanks, Jack.

Nurse Carter,

I'm afraid your patient

hasn't been
very cooperative.

Really?

I can't get him
to eat anything.

I keep telling her,
I'm not hungry.

And I keep telling you,

a healthy diet is key
to a speedy recovery--

Oh.

As I'm sure
you're well aware.

True,

but I'm more concerned
with cleaning

and suturing the wound.

Constable Thornton
has already taken care of that.

Mounties are trained
in first aid.

I know, but it doesn't hurt
to be thorough.

Why don't we just
let her do her job, okay?

Lee, save your strength.

No need to chime in.

[Lee]: Mm-hmm...

What's the bell for?

[gasps] Oh!
That was my idea.

It's for emergencies.

In case Lee needs me,
and I'm not right here.

Are you sure you can hear it
all the way down the hall?

It's so small.
It might not be loud enough.

Well, I don't know.

He hasn't used it yet.

Why don't we
test it out?

Just to be
on the safe side, huh?

That is a good idea.

Now, Lee,

when I leave the room,
ring the bell.

Whatever you say.

Okay.

[Rosemary calling]
Whenever you're ready!

Just a minute!

Ha!

Now, let me have a look
at that foot.

Pastor!

[clucking to horse]
H'yah, h'yah...

Yeah, no word from Jesse,

so no need asking again.

Jake Garrison killed
one of my best friends,

and I stood up for you
in this town

when most people
wanted you gone.

So, the way I see it,

I can ask
any question I want.

As long as we keep
the subject to Garrison,

that's fine.

Convince me Jesse
won't bring Garrison into town

to get you back.

Jesse won't come near
this town if he's smart.

Well, he didn't appear to me
to be all that bright.

He's had it harder than most.

He lost both his parents
when he was young.

He kicked around a spell
before Garrison took him on.

He's not a bad kid.

A little girl named Lucy Benson
grew up without a dad

because of Jake Garrison,

so you'll
excuse me, Pastor,

if I don't turn
the other cheek.

He had nothing to do with that.

Like I told you before,
he's not a killer.

Sounds like you got
a soft spot for the kid.

There was a time
when he looked up to me,

for all the wrong reasons.

No, Jesse's old enough
to make his own choices.

I just pray every day
he makes the right ones.

You let me know if you see him.

And I need some iodine,
if you have any.

You're in luck.

That'll be $2.00 even.

Mr. Coulter said

I could put it
on his account.

I hope that's
all right.

I didn't catch
your name.

Faith Carter.

Faith Carter

from Hamilton?

You must be Elizabeth Thatcher.

Nice to finally meet you.

I've heard
so much about you.

You, too.

[sighs awkwardly]

So, what are you
doing in Hope Valley?

I'm looking after
Mr. Coulter.

The doctor was busy,
so he sent me.

And you came all the way
from Hamilton?

No, I work at the hospital
in Union City now.

Oh.

What brought you to Union City?

My fiancé lives there.

He's in banking.

Oh...

Oh!

You have a fiancé.

That's wonderful.
Congratulations.

Thank you.

[chuckling in relief]

Jack has told me so many
wonderful things about you.

I feel like I already know you.

That's very sweet
of you to say.

Um, I'd better get back
to my patient.

I hope we have the chance
to get better acquainted.

I'm sure we will.

Great.

Thank you.

Bye.

Bye.

How's that?

Perfect.

Hello?

Hi!

Hi.

Oh, hope I'm not
interrupting.

No. Jack, you've met
my new neighbor.

Yes, of course.
Wade Barrett.

Hey.

Wade was kind enough
to hang this picture for me.

It was good to see you
again, Constable.

Ma'am.

Thank you.

You know, I could have hung
that picture up for you.

I know you could,

but I mentioned it to Wade,
and he offered.

Where's Cody?

He's outside playing with Rip,

and he's not in a great mood.

He wanted to stay
with Abigail tonight

to practice
his spelling with her.

He really wants to get
that certificate.

Would you mind
setting the table?

Sure.

So, I ran into
Faith Carter today.

Oh, you did?
You met her?

She's very pretty.

Well, she's a very good nurse.

I'm sure she is.

Elizabeth, you know

I had nothing to do with her
coming to Hope Valley, right?

I really want to believe that,

but I think
I might need something

a little more convincing
than just words.

More convincing?

Mm-hmm.

I wonder what
that could be.

[door opens]

[Cody]:
Is dinner ready?

[Elizabeth]:
Coming right up.

Um, just wash your hands.

[♪♪]

Is this how I hold it?

Yeah, very close,
just...

Just... that's it,
two fingers there.

Just feel...
just relax a little.

Just nice and easy.

Okay.

Real smooth. Okay?

-Here we go.
-All right, give it a shot.

[Frank]:
Not bad, not bad.

Try again, just...
boom.

Okay.

Wow, that's what I call
beginner's luck.

I never said
I was a beginner.

You didn't even know
how to hold the dart.

I'd forgotten.

Wait a minute,
have I just been taken?

I don't know.

Have you?

it seems I'm not the only one
with some secrets around here.

A little mystery
can be a good thing.

What else
don't I know about you?

Well, you'll have to
stick around and find out.

[♪♪]

All right...

That's not how Miss Abigail
makes spaghetti.

Well, it's
Miss Abigail's recipe.

But she doesn't
mix it all together.

But it tastes exactly the same.

I'm not hungry anymore.

Well...

I'm not a doctor,

but I think it's because

you have a case of the giggles
trapped inside you.

-No, I don't.
-Good.

Because whatever you do,
don't smile,

because there's absolutely...

[breathes out]

nothing to smile about.

Nothing to laugh about,

nothing funny.

Nothing at all.

Isn't that
right, Jack?

That's right,
you listen to Miss Thatcher.

There is absolutely...

[breathes out]

nothing to laugh about.

In fact, laughing
is strictly forbidden.

[giggles]

Can I try it?

Mm-hmm.

Yay!

[clapping]

[laughing]

I guess I'm a little hungry
after all.

[howls]

[chuckling]

[laughing]

I don't remember
the last time

I was hustled in darts.

Oh, I hope
you're not mad.

No! Mad?
I'm impressed.

[chuckling]

I had a lot of fun tonight.

Me too.

Good night.

Good night.

You're back late.

I didn't know
I had a curfew.

Business is better
this month.

Well, a growing town is
certainly good for business,

that's for sure.

The question is,

do you know what's good for you?

Bill, if you have
something to say, just say it.

All right.

I'm worried about
you and Frank.

I don't see how that's
any of your business.

Well, maybe it isn't,

but that doesn't mean

I can't be concerned
about your safety.

Frank had a past
that he is not proud of,

so he faced it.

He faced all of us.

Regardless,

there are a lot of dangerous
people looking for this guy.

Well, then he needs us
now more than ever.

[windows smashing,
yelping in fright]

They're gone!

[Gowen]:
I expressed my concerns

about the situation
with the pastor,

but everyone wanted to pretend
that it would be all right.

Well...

this is the situation
that we find ourselves in.

What do you suggest
we do, Constable?

[rowdy murmuring]
Yeah! Come on!

Okay, let's not
overreact.

No one's gotten hurt.

Not yet.

Garrison wants me.

I'll find him,

settle this thing
once and for all.

You go out
looking for him,

you're just going to
get yourself killed.

You know he's not going to
take no for an answer.

What do you say
we arm some men

and go out and
outnumber Garrison?

[crowd erupting in agreement]

Sending out a mob
to hunt down a gang of outlaws

is a sure way to get
innocent people killed.

Listen up, everyone,

If Jake Garrison wanted
to hurt anyone

here in Hope Valley,

I believe he would have
tried to do it by now.

What he wants,

and apparently
he's succeeding,

is to scare us into
turning against one another.

Garrison wants Frank
to join up with him again.

That's all.

Now, I'm not going to
let that happen, Frank.

I'm not going to let anything
bad happen to Hope Valley.

And you're not alone.

If they do come,
we'll be ready.

We can take shifts
watching the streets.

I'll take the first watch.

As long as you just watch.

No heroics.

That goes for
all of you.

If any of you see
anything suspicious,

you come straight to me

or Bill.

Understand?

Yeah.

Good.

I think you should
stay away from Abigail.

At least
until this is over.

At least?

You know what I mean.

Yeah, I think I do.

This is about Abigail's safety,
nothing else.

Garrison will
leave her alone

if you stay
clear of her.

You're right.

I'll stay clear.

Until Garrison gets arrested.

[Elizabeth]: Were you able
to get any sleep at all?

A little,
but it wasn't easy.

Abigail, it's okay
to be scared.

If I'm scared,
then those monsters win,

and I will not let them win.

Well, at least close down
the cafe for a few days.

I can't.

Can't or won't?

Maybe a little of both.

But do you think that
Cody could stay with you

until this is all over?

Of course.

There's nothing to be
afraid of, Miss Abigail.

I won't let anyone hurt you.

I know, sweetheart,

and I promise, they won't,

but it's important that you stay
with Miss Thatcher for now.

But don't you need me here?

Cody, I need you to be safe,

and to work on getting that
wonderful spelling certificate.

Come on, let's go
pack your bag.

[♪♪]

Clara...

Jesse...

you scared me.

I'm sorry, I didn't mean to.

What are you
doing here?

I came back to tell you,

you have to
warn Frank.

Garrisons are
coming for him.

If he doesn't go with them,
they'll kill him.

You have to tell
Constable Thornton.

No, I gotta get out of here.

You can't keep
running forever.

If Jake finds me,
he'll kill me.

Then you have to stand
and fight,

or you're going to be
looking over your shoulder

for the rest
of your life.

You can make
a new life here, Jesse.

I don't know...

If Matt Landry can do it,
so can you.

He's a better man than I am.

I don't believe that.

I believe in you, Jesse.

It's time you start
believing in yourself.

Right now, your
friend needs you.

Are you going to
run out on him?

How is he?

His foot was infected,

but he's going to be fine.

I gave him something
for the pain.

It should help him rest.

I think we got off
to a bad start,

and I'm sorry for that.

Don't worry about it.

It's very hard when someone
you care about gets hurt.

Still, I didn't mean
to tell you how to do your job.

And I guess
I owe you an apology

for that trick with the bell.

[chuckles]

It's all right,
I probably deserved it.

No, you didn't.

Maybe just a little.

Thank you for taking
such good care of him.

It's what I do.

[chuckles fondly]

[sighing heavily]

Oh, Lee...

I'm so glad you're
going to be all right.

But you scared me
half to death,

you heartless man.

When I heard about
your accident...

I didn't know what to do.

I couldn't imagine
my life without you,

and that scares me
even more.

What I'm
trying to say is,

don't you dare get hurt,

and don't you dare

ever leave me.

It's been a long time
since I've been in church.

Well, things could have
been different

if you'd spent
more time in one.

Good to see you boys.

Well,

this isn't a social visit, Matt,

but you guessed that.

Nah, there's a gold train
coming this way,

and we need
your help.

Well, I don't want
any part of it,

but thanks for asking.

[chuckles]

Well...

you better change your mind,

'cause I don't want to start
hurting people, but I will,

starting with that
pretty lady of yours.

You touch Abigail,
and I will end you.

Well...

maybe I won't kill her,

maybe I'll just bring
her along for the ride.

All right, Jake, you win.

I always do.

Pick him up.

[gun cocks]

Stop right there.

Don't do it.

[henchman groans]

-Frank!
-[shot fires]

[groaning]

You got this?

I got it.

[groans]

I won't miss from here.

Do I know you?

Let's just say I'm a friend
of Carl Benson's.

Got killed in a bank robbery.

Or so I heard.

You should know you killed him,

along with Silas Ramsey,

and who knows how many others.

You got no proof.

I'll get it.

Maybe not from you,

but I'm sure
one of your buddies back there

is willing to talk.

Your friend?

He died on his knees,

begging for his life.

I guess he didn't
beg hard enough.

Well, you're not gonna
have a chance to beg.

Don't do it!

Now, I know
how you feel,

but you cannot shoot him
in cold blood.

Watch me.

Bill...

he's going to get what's
coming to him, believe me.

You pull that trigger,

you're going to spend the rest
of your life in prison.

Put down
the gun, Bill.

Put down your gun.

Thanks, Clara.

Miss Abigail!

I was really
worried about you.

Oh, I told you I'd be fine.

Get your books,
I'll walk you to school.

The spelling contest is today.

Oh! We can practice
on the way there.

So it's over
with Garrison and Frank?

Finally.

Are you all right?

I think so.

I'm going to talk
to Frank later.

You've been through so much.

I can't imagine what you must
be feeling right now.

Well, they say
what doesn't kill you

makes you stronger.

Then I think you must be

one of the strongest women
I know.

[chuckling]

I owe you one, Jack.

What for?

For making me take
my finger

off the trigger.

The Garrisons deserve
to be locked away, not you.

You know how hard it is
for me to play by the rules.

I do.

That's why my days
as a Mountie are over.

You sure about that?

I'm sure.

Well, the Mounties' loss
is the Pinkertons' gain.

I'm won't be taking
that job, either.

No?

I think I do my best work

when I don't have to
answer to anyone.

Well, I'd have to
agree with that.

[chuckles]

Well, what
do you know, Jack,

for the first time in my life,

I get to choose to do
whatever I want.

Whatever you choose,

I hope you stay in Hope Valley.

I'll always have your back.

That goes both ways, Jack.

I know.

I have never been
more proud of this class.

You all worked so hard,

and it shows by your scores
on your spelling tests.

Yes, Robert?

When are you going to
hand out the awards?

Right now.

First up,

we have...

Opal.

100%!

applause]

Very good work, Opal.

Thank you.

Next up, we have...

Cody.

100%!

[applause]

Miss Abigail will be
very proud.

Next, we have...

Abigail, I'm so sorry.

For what?

For what
could've happened.

I can live with that, Frank.

I couldn't live
with giving in to fear.

You don't
scare easy, do you?

No, I don't.

Neither do I.

You think you can
live with that?

I don't know,

but I think
I need to find out.

Do you think she knows?

I know she does.

And she's at peace.

So am I.

Thank you for that.

Mr. Avery?

Would you pray with me?

[chatting quietly]

Excuse me.

Faith!

Fait, wait up.

How's Lee doing?

Fine.

He should be back on his feet
in a day or two.

Well, good.

Is something wrong?

No. No, it's nothing.

You sure?
Maybe I can help.

You can't.

Bad news from home?

No, no,

not at all.

Um... it's personal.

I'm sorry, Jack.

I have to go.

Miss Abigail!
Miss Abigail!

Whoa, Cody, slow down.

Where's Miss Abigail?

She's out with Pastor Frank.

Don't worry,

you can show her
your certificate

as soon as
she gets home.

But I want to show her now.

But she isn't here now.

She's never here.
She's always busy.

Cody, that's not true.

Who cares about
a stupid certificate anyway?

Cody, what's wrong?

You won't understand.

I could try.

I know it's hard

having to share Miss Abigail
with other people.

Would you like
to know a secret?

Constable Thornton told me

that he didn't like it

when his mom went out
without him either,

but it didn't mean
she didn't care about him.

It's not the same.

Well, I think he felt
a lot like you do.

But Miss Abigail's
not my mother!

No, she's not, but--

Anna says Miss Abigail
can't love me

the way a real mom can.

Anna's wrong.

No, she isn't.
I don't belong here.

Cody, that's not true.

Yes, it is.
I don't belong anywhere.

Have you ever heard the story
of the ugly duckling?

Well, there once was
a little duckling,

and he thought he didn't
belong anywhere either.

And all the ducks
and other birds

would make fun of him, and...

he thought
no one cared about him.

And then one day,

he met a family of swans.

And guess what?

He found he fit right in.

It wasn't the family
he was born into,

but it was the family
he was meant to be with.

You're a swan, Cody,

and you found your family,

and that family is Miss Abigail.

But I'm not her real family,
I just live in her house.

No, you don't.

You live in her heart.

[groans] Ah...

Thanks for the game.

I hear Jesse's on the mend.

Yeah, he's going to
be all right.

Turns out he did
the right thing after all.

You sound surprised.

I am.

I guess those prayers
of yours paid off.

They usually do.

But you didn't come
here to talk to me

about the power
of prayer, did you?

No.

I came to thank you
for everything you did for me.

Don't thank me, thank Jack.

I had a score to settle
with Garrison.

I thought you boys
were on the clock?

Not anymore.

Another axle broke
on a delivery wagon.

It's the third
one this week.

Looks like we're gonna
miss another deadline.

That must be bad for business.

You're not kidding.

First, Mr. Coulter
gets hurt, now this?

If things don't start
turning around,

we're gonna start losing
a lot of contracts.

And Mr. Coulter's not
going to be happy about that.

I don't blame Anna.

I don't think
she meant to hurt Cody.

Oh, of course not.

I just wish I had known
a little sooner.

Well, we've all been
a little distracted lately.

And Cody hadn't mentioned it
to me until just now.

I need to tell Cody
that Anna was wrong.

Children always know the truth
when they hear it.

Which is exactly
what I'm going to tell him.

I'm glad
you're still awake.

I thought you'd be mad
'cause I have school tomorrow.

Sometimes, it's okay
to bend the rules

now and again.

Do you know why
you're so special to me?

Because God put you
in my life for a reason,

and the moment you were here,
I knew I wanted you to stay.

I never thought about it
like that.

Well, think about this,

I need you just as much
as you need me,

and that's why
we found each other.

Like the ugly duckling
found his real family?

Just like that.

You're my real family, Cody,

and I love you very much.

I love you, too, Miss Abigail.

[♪♪]

[Elizabeth writes]: I needed
an ending to my story,

and I found one.

I found it

in how the people of Hope Valley
stood together

to face their problems
and their fears,

whether those fears
belonged to a whole town,

or just to a little boy
who needed love.

Tonight, in Hope Valley,

our hearts rest peacefully,

and safe.