When Calls the Heart (2014–…): Season 7, Episode 8 - Into the Woods - full transcript

Previously on When Calls the Heart...

Virginia Woolf is doing a reading
in Union City tomorrow night.

Would you be my guest?

So, there's a cash flow problem?

No, no. Not at all.

But if there was a problem,

as your partner, I have a right to know.

Minority partner and I'm telling you now

that there isn't a problem.

I guess you heard about
Elizabeth and Lucas.

They're free to do whatever they want.



So, it doesn't bother you then...

Of course not. Why would it bother me?

You know, it's a big step moving
into someone else's home.

Maybe he's put you and
this place on a pedestal.

While we're here I want
to make it our house.

Never mind about Lucas and Nathan.

What do you want to do?

Life is always full of surprises.

It was certainly a surprise when
Lucas invited me to Union City

to hear a reading by Virginia Woolf.

Always the perfect gentleman,

he drove us through the
beautiful countryside.

We went to the theatre
and had a lovely meal.

Talk about a whirlwind weekend.



I could say that this trip
had no impact on Nathan

but I don't think that's true.

Hi.

He's good at hiding his feelings,

but I sense a shift in him.

Any single woman would be
lucky to have either man

as a potential suitor,

and I find myself genuinely torn.

Still, I don't want to
hurt one or the other.

For now, all I can do is be
honest with both of them.

Is everything alright, sweetheart?

No. No, actually, it's not.

What is it?

What's wrong?

Are you feeling alright?

Never better.

What's the matter?

Well, I was thinking about it and,

uh, I still owe you an anniversary trip.

It's hardly a problem.

No, no, a promise is a promise.

Well, you're very busy, I understand.

Yes, I have been busy,

but things have slowed
down so in one month...

- Mmmhmm?
- We are going to Los Angeles!

What?

Lee, we already had
tickets to Los Angeles

and we gave them to Clara and Jesse.

Not this time.

Alright, well, I won't hold my breath.

Hey.

Why on earth would I
think that this time

is going to be any different?

Because this time we have
to be in Los Angeles

to catch our cruise to Santiago, Chile.

Cruise?

At which point we will continue on

around the horn to Rio de Janeiro.

- Rio?
- And finally,

to New York City.

Oh.

Lee Coulter, don't you dare play
with my emotions like this.

Sweetheart, I am so sorry

that none of the other trips worked out.

But this time we're going.

Really?

Really.

Oh... well, don't throw your back out!

We have a trip to go on.

I think we should have a talk.

About?

Our financials.

If there's a problem I would
like to know about it.

Well, if there was a problem
then I would let you know.

Would you?

Why did you take over
the books from Mike?

What is it that you're asking me?

I would like to see the ledger.

I am under no obligation
to show you that.

I'm your partner.

I have the final say over the
operations of this company

and you knew full well
when you invested.

Do I need to remind you

that without my money
none of this would exist?

No bank would touch you
with a ten-foot pole.

I have a right to know our
company's financial situation.

Are you gonna show me the ledger or not?

If there's nothing else I'm very
busy and I have work to do.

Don't forget,

tomorrow is this side
of the classroom's turn

to go on the field trip.

It was fun last week.

Yes, it's a fun way to learn, isn't it?

Now it's our turn.

Now remember, you need to
return your permission slips

or you will be in school tomorrow.

Wait, does that mean the rest
of us have class tomorrow?

Yes. Doctor Shepherd has agreed
to be your substitute teacher.

- Doctor Shepherd?
- Mmmhmm.

Who better than him to
give you a science lesson?

Science? I was kinda hoping
we'd have the day off.

Oh. Well, your hope did not pan out.

Class dismissed.

I hope my mom lets me go.

I'm sure my uncle will let me.

And don't forget to a wear warm
jacket and bring your lunch.

I hope we see a bear.

No, Opal, you do not.

Just a little one?

Where there's a little one there's
bound to be a bigger one.

Besides, bears usually live
up in the higher forest

and we are just going
to the lower woods.

Uncle Nathan.

I need you to sign my permission slip.

We're going on a field trip.

Oh, what kind of field trip?

Into the woods to learn
about the various plants

and trees in the region.

And hopefully see some wild animals.

How far are you going?

Just up to Simon's Pass.

We'll get an early start
and be back before sunset.

That sounds like fun.

Ready to go?

Bye, Mrs. Thornton.

- Bye.
- Bye, girls.

Hi.

Hi.

Hi, Carson.

I hear you're gonna be
our substitute tomorrow.

That's right. It's gonna be fun.

With science?

Yeah, sure. What, you don't think so?

Not as fun as baseball.

We'll see about that.

I'm sorry about that.

That's okay.

Is now a good time to go
over tomorrow's schedule?

Perfect. Let's go inside.

Anything else I can get for ya, Mike?

A tab?

I didn't get paid on Friday.

Henry said he was a little behind.

How far behind?

I don't know.

This has gone on long enough.

I didn't mean to stir up any trouble.

Oh no, you didn't.

I appreciate you telling me.

I'll get that tab started for you.

I am going to need to take a look
at my ledger, if you don't mind...

Thank you for a lovely weekend.

These look delicious. But not necessary.

Lucas, you paid for the tickets,
the dinner, and the hotel rooms.

The very least I can do
is bake you some cookies.

Thank you.

You're welcome.

I actually have something for you, too.

Lucas!

You got Virginia Woolf's autograph?

Oh...

Is this what took you so long

when you were getting
snacks at the reading?

Guilty.

I actually wanted to
give it to you yesterday

but I thought it should be bound
in something more special.

Thus, the leather cover.

It's very beautiful.

Thank you.

Well, I guess I should be going.

I have a busy day tomorrow.

School?

Actually, we're taking a
field trip into the woods.

Have a wonderful time.

Thank you.

And thank you.

Okay, keep them closed.

Can I open them yet?

No, no. No, no, no.

Okay.

Now.

What's the occasion?

Do I need one?

I'm still trying to get a hang
of this whole marriage thing.

Oh. No occasion needed.

Thank you.

Mmmhmm. Oh, it gets even better.

Hold on.

Oh, my favourite! Grilled cheese.

Allow me.

Champagne for the lady?

Yes, please.

How was your day?

It was good. Busy.

But this makes up for everything.

A toast.

To married life.

To married life.

Mmm.

Are you hungry?

Yes, please.

Oh, did I tell you, Lee's
gonna let me manage

my own timber block?

Oh, really?

Yeah. I'm going timber
cruising tomorrow.

Uh, timber what?

It's where you uh, survey
and measure the timber.

That's great, sweetie.

There's one downside.

Oh.

I have to wake up at 5:00am.

I know, I'm sorry. I'll try to be quiet.

No, it's okay.

I'll get up early and
make you some breakfast

and pack you a lunch.

You don't have to do that.

I like doing nice things for my husband.

Look. That one instead?

And what about this one?

Yeah?

Looks like he's gonna be a
builder just like his daddy was.

He's definitely getting
the hang of this.

We will be gone all day so if
there's any emergency just-

I'll go to Mrs. Coulter.

Thank you.

Be a good boy for Laura.

We should be home by 5:00.

Bye, Jack.

Bye.

Uh-oh.

Uh-oh.

Woah!

Woah!

Oh, boy. That's a good boy.
Thank you for the kisses.

Yes, thank you.

Oh, nice dog.

Oh.

- Good morning.
- Hi.

After you left I remembered that
I have a pair of binoculars

and I thought you might
like to take them with you

on your outing.

Lucas.

Thank you.

The children will love these.

Wow, you can really see so far.

Thank you.

You're welcome.

Bye.

You know, Mr. Bouchard
lent us some binoculars.

Would you like to try them?

- Sure.
- I would.

Boys, don't go too far!

I promised your parents
I'd get you home safely.

Alright, here you are.

Wow.

You can see all the
way up to the forest.

Mmmhmm.

I found an arrowhead!

Oh, my goodness.

- An arrowhead!
- Wow.

Oh, wow, Emily.

Isn't it beautiful?

It's lovely.

You know, many consider an
arrowhead to be a work of art.

I can see why.

How did they make it?

Well, they would take a
hard stone like flint

and with another stone
they would strike it

over and over and over again

until it got much thinner and smaller

and in the shape of an...

Arrow.

Yes.

How old is it?

There's no way to know for sure.

It could be a hundred
years old, maybe more.

Wow.

You found real buried treasure.

You're so lucky.

Maybe you should have Mrs. Thornton
hold onto it for you.

I can take care of it.

Alright, everyone. Let's keep going.

Good morning.

Good morning, Doctor Shepherd.

The first thing I want
you to do is draw me

a picture of a heart real
fast and hold it up.

Okay, those are all very nice
representations of our hearts.

And they're also all very... wrong.

This is what a real heart looks like.

Now, I'm sure Mrs. Thornton
has told you that the heart

is an organ but did you know
that it's made from muscle?

Let me see your muscles.

Yeah.

And it's also one of the most
important organs that we have.

It's located right here,
on the left side,

just behind the breast bone.

Also known as the sternum.

Any questions?

Yes, Timmy.

You said this was gonna
be as fun as baseball.

Right. Well, it's still early.

Give me time.

You're gonna like this.

The heart has four chambers.

The left and right atrium

and the left and the right ventricle.

You think we'd at least see a beaver.

- What's wrong?
- There's a wolf!

- You saw one?
- In the woods!

Over there!

Let me see those binoculars.

Robert.

You should have seen the
looks on your faces!

It isn't funny to scare people.

You should really apologize.

You're right.

I'm sorry.

Maybe it's for the best we haven't seen

any real wild animals?

Let's go.

What're you doing?

Hey, Nathan. Just uh,
switching out a bulb.

Tail light burned out.

You know a lot about cars?

Don't let this fool ya.

No, this is about the extent
of my automotive prowess.

Any more than this and I
gotta take it to a mechanic.

How uh... how did you
learn how to drive?

Uh, well, um... my father
was a travelling salesman

and he had this little runabout.

Back then the steering
wheel was a stick.

Now that was a fun car to drive.

I guess that was the beginning
of my fascination with cars.

Is it um... is it hard
to learn how to drive?

No.

No, not at all. Why, are
you thinking about it?

Oh, I-I don't know.

It's not like I have much use for it.

You never know.

I guess you never know.

I'd be more than happy to
teach you if you want.

- Really?
- Absolutely.

Sorry to interrupt,

but I thought you should know
Jesse hasn't checked in yet.

Really? He should have
checked in an hour ago.

Yeah. And I hear the winds

are starting to pick up on the mountain.

More than likely he just hunkered down.

Or he lost track of time.

All the same, I was thinking
I'd go look for him.

No, no. I'll take the car.

You, you go to the office,
wait by the phone

in case they call from the mill.
Thanks, Kurt.

What's all this about the wind?

Well, the winds can be pretty
dangerous up on that mountain.

Elizabeth's up there with the kids.

She's doing a field trip.

I better go make sure they're okay.

Okay. Alright.

Giddy up, let's go!

Alright, we are gonna
our heart rates up.

Let's start with squats.

Follow me.

One.

Two.

Four. Keep going.

A little faster.

Good, that's right.

Now running in place.

Pump your arms.

High knees.

Yeah, yeah.

What's next? Star jumps.

A little faster.

And stop.

Alright, put your hand on your neck.

And now when I say "start"

I want you to do the math

and figure out your heart rate.

Now it's science and math?

How would you like to
listen for your heart beat

instead of your heart rate?

How?

With this.

Sure.

Put these in your ears,

bring this right up to your
heart on the left side.

Do you hear that?

Yeah?

Okay.

Alright, begin counting... now.

That's a fern.

That's one of the oldest species
of plants in the woods.

Mrs. Thornton, look at this
beautiful flower I found.

- What kind is it?
- That's called a cone flower.

And if you dry out the petals
you can make a wonderful tea.

- Really?
- Mmmhmm.

I better go get some more.

Robert, would you please
help me with the blanket?

Children, it's time to get going.

Aww, already?

Well, the wind is picking up.

It's not that bad.

Still, better safe than sorry.

Clara, did you order these?

Oh, yes.

Mrs. Anderson asked me to sew
some baby clothes for her.

This one's sweet.

Oh.

I wanted to practise
making little dresses.

Oh.

I mean, I don't know when
it's going to happen

but I hope it does.

You and Jesse will make
wonderful parents someday.

Thank you.

You don't think that I'm
jinxing myself, do you?

Uh, no. Of course not.

One can never be too
prepared for motherhood.

Lucas.

Judge.

Oh, this sounds like an official visit.

I need your help.

What's the problem?

Henry is refusing to show
me our accounting books.

Now, it's one thing for
my money to be held up

but I hear he's late
paying our employees.

You think there's foul play?

I don't know, but that's
what I want to find out.

Well, you'll have to file a complaint,

then I'll have to determine if
you're entitled to see the books.

I am.

Here's our partnership agreement.

Well, you'll still have
to file your complaint.

I'll read this over and if you're right

I'll have your subpoena.

Thank you.

What happens if Henry still
doesn't want to turn them over?

Well, then I'd hold him in contempt

which would mean jail time for him.

Does it have to go that far?

Once you start the wheels
of justice turning

it's out of your hands and into mine.

Alright, everyone.

It's too dangerous to head home now.

We'll have to find a place
where we can wait things out.

Now, I know where to go

but I need all of you to hold hands

and whatever you do, do not let go.

You're going to be alright.

I won't let anything happen to you.

Everyone grab hands.

Let's go.

Oh, I'll be with you in
just a minute, Florence.

Oh, I'm not here to shop.

I wanted to see if you
heard any more on Jesse.

What about Jesse?

No one told you?

No.

What's going on?

Jesse didn't check in
when he was supposed to,

so, Lee drove up to the
mountain to try and find him

but that was some time ago now.

Lee would have called me if
there was anything wrong.

Where did you hear this?

I heard Lee and Nathan talking.

I should get back to the switchboard.

If I hear anything I'll
let you know right away.

Mmmhmm.

I'm sure Jesse just got busy
and lost track of time.

It's a big mountain.

Why, they're probably
already on their way home.

Thanks everyone.

Hope you learned something today.

Bye.

Mrs. Thornton will be
back tomorrow, so...

Bundle up, it's starting to get windy.

Here you go, Timmy.

Thanks.

Doctor Shepherd?

It wasn't quite baseball but it was fun.

Hello?

Any word from them?

Do we know the conditions up there?

Okay. Let me know if you hear anything.

What is it?

No word yet.

What about the conditions?

It's windy.

How bad, Kurt?

Kurt, answer her, please.

I'm told it's bad and getting worse.

But I really don't think
there's any reason to worry.

I'm sure Lee and Jesse are
just holed up somewhere

waiting out the winds.

It's over there!

What're you doing?

I forgot my arrowhead.

It's not important.

It is. I'll be right back.

Emily!

- Mrs. Thornton!
- Allie, what is it?

It's Emily. She let go.

She went back to get her arrowhead.

Let's get all of you
into the hunting cabin

and then I'll go after her.

Come on. Inside.

Let's go.

Elizabeth!

Is everyone alright?

No. Emily ran off for something.

I have to go back for her.

No, you stay with the kids in the cabin.

I'll get Emily.

She probably went to the
clearing for her basket.

She found an arrowhead.

Okay. Here. Take Newton.

This wind will spook him.

Henry.

Lucas, I'm busy.

So am I, so let's get right to it.

If you don't produce the books

I'm going to get them
with a court order.

You're going to file
an action against me?

I've spoken to Bill, I
filled out the paperwork.

It's just a matter of filing it.

You know you'd be crossing the line

that could not be uncrossed.

Then don't force my hand.

Just hand over Gowen Petroleum's books.

Why don't you trust me?

Why don't you trust me?

You have 24 hours to
produce the ledgers.

Or?

Or be ready to be held in contempt.

It appears as if that's
already happened.

I'm worried about Emily.

Your uncle will find her.

How could you just let her go?

I didn't.

Robert, it's not her fault.

I'm scared.

Oh, Opal. I know.

But listen, we are okay in here.

Are you sure?

Well, we're safer in here
than we are out there.

What about Uncle Nathan?

He'll be back soon with Emily.

They will both be alright.

Nathan's gone.

I need your help.

What is it?

Jesse didn't check in
after doing some work

up on the mountain.

Lee went looking for him and
he hasn't come back yet.

There could be a good explanation.

I just spoke with Kurt. He's worried.

Okay.

This is the area that
Jesse was working in.

There are a lot of trails up there.

I'll assemble a search party.

I think Kurt and some of
the other millworkers

would be willing to help out.

How's Clara?

She'll be a lot better
once you find her husband.

Of course. We'll head
up there right away.

Thank you, Bill.

We'll find them.

Emily!

Emily!

Emily!

Clara, what are you doing?

I'm going to go look for Jesse.

Bill has a search party.

They're already headed up there.

It's a big mountain. They're
going to need help.

- Clara.
- I can't just stay here and do nothing.

He's my husband.

The wind isn't bad here

but it can be much worse
up on the mountain.

Which is exactly why I have
to go out and find him.

Alright. Move over. I'm going to drive.

Here we go.

Mrs. Thornton!

Mrs. Thornton! Where are you?!

Emily!

Mrs. Thornton!

I'm going outside.

No, Mrs. Thornton.

I won't be gone long

but I need you all to
promise to stay in here.

Do you promise?

Robert, you're in charge while I'm out.

Okay, Mrs. Thornton.

Emily!

Nathan!

Mrs. Thornton!

Emily! Where are you!?

Mrs. Thornton!

Emily, keep calling!

Mrs. Thornton, over here!

Emily!

Mrs. Thornton!

Emily!

Mrs. Thornton!

Emily!

Oh, thank god I found you!

Let's get out of here.

Emily!

Emily!

Nathan!

It's okay. It's gonna be alright.

Here, hold on to me.

Okay.

They're coming!

They're okay!

When are we going home?

When it's safe to do so.

Here comes Constable Grant.

Okay, the wind's died down
enough for us to head back.

Finally.

But before we go I want all
of you to take your canteens

and fill them up at the well, okay?

Hey.

Here you go.

Thanks.

It's safe now.

You okay?

The path that you took up here
is pretty much impassable,

but I found another way home.

Thank you.

And thank you for earlier.

You're not hurt or anything, are you?

No. I'm fine.

You?

I'm fine.

What's wrong?

There's nothing.

If there's something on your
mind please just say it.

Okay, how about this?

How about today you put
both our lives in danger?

How about it wasn't smart for
you to go out after Emily

- under those conditions?
- I take it back.

Whatever's on your mind,
just keep it to yourself.

Elizabeth, what were you thinking?!

I was thinking that I heard Emily

and I wasn't just going
to leave her out there.

I told you I would get her.

- But you didn't. I did.
- With my help.

If I hadn't have gotten to
her she might have died.

You both could have died!

What is this really about?

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

I just... I'm going to put
this as simple as I can, okay?

My focus is on two things.

Raising Allie and
keeping this town safe,

and today both of those
were put into jeopardy.

So please, in the future, just...
just let me do my job.

Lee!

Jesse!

Lee!

Jesse!

Faith is in Chicago and they
call that the "windy city".

I've been there and I can
tell you it's nothing like

what we just went through.

- Right.
- Any sign of them?

- No sign.
- No.

Well, we passed by Lee's
car about a mile back.

The road was blocked by a fallen tree.

He must have continued to
look for Jesse on foot then.

With this wind he couldn't
have gotten too far.

If you see one of them fire a shot out,

let everybody know. Understood?

- Yep.
- Yep.

Clara, it's going to be alright.

Clara?

First Peter and now Jesse.

Don't think like that.

I can't go through it again, Rosemary.

You won't have to. Think positive.

We're going to find both
of them perfectly healthy.

You'll see.

And when we do,

do we hug them or scold them?

I plan to do both.

Alright. Here we go.

This way.

Jesse!

Lee!

Hi. Did you have a fun field trip?

What?

Robert will tell you all about it.

Won't you, Robert?

Thank you.

Alright, everyone.

School is over for the day.

I'll walk the two of you home

and I'll see the rest of you tomorrow.

Bye.

There you go.

Listen I...

Constable Grant! Have you heard?

Heard what?

Bill's got a search party out
looking for Lee and Jesse!

- They're missing.
- Missing?

In the woods.

Well, do Rosemary and Clara know?

I told them.

What area is Bill looking at?

The men at Lee's mill will know.

I have to go.

I know.

Woah.

Hi, Mrs. Thornton.

Mummy.

Hi, Laura.

There you are, sweetheart.

Ohh.

Something wrong?

No, I'm fine now.

Woah.

Woah.

I don't have a good feeling
about this, Rosemary.

Lee and Jesse both know the woods.

Jesse!

I think that means they found someone.

Alright, come on.

Come on. There you go.

Woah. Woah.

That's Jesse's wagon.

Jesse!

- I was so worried about you...
- I'm sorry.

I tried to get back as soon as I
could but the tree fell down,

it was blocking everything...

I love you.

I love you, too.

I told you everything would be alright.

Where's Lee?

Jesse? Where's Lee?

Lee.

He's still breathing.

It's ragged and faint,
but I hear a heartbeat.

We need to get to the infirmary.

Rosemary, you'll ride
with me in the wagon.

Are they still not home?

No.

I'm sure they'll be back soon.

I guess I'll just start dinner.

- Puppy.
- Horsey?

That's probably Mrs. Coulter.

What happened?

Um...

Lucas.

Jesse couldn't get his wagon
back because of a down tree.

It blocked the trail.

Lee arrived, they were
sawing it together,

the tree gave way and Lee
fell, he hit his head.

Any word on Lee?

No. Nothing yet.

Excuse me.

How's Lee?

His vital signs have improved.

Slightly.

But you don't know if
he's going to be okay.

He suffered a major head injury.

I'm hoping for the best.

Rosemary?

What can I do?

You could comfort Jesse.

He feels terrible.

He's got Clara with him.

Please.

For me.

I still can't believe this is happening.

Poor Rosemary.

Lee's a strong fella,
he'll pull through.

He's got a good doctor in there

and the support of everybody here.

He'll get through this.

I just wish there was
something I could do.

You can join us if you want.

We're holding a candlelight
vigil for Lee.

Who's holding it?

All his men.

Any change?

Are you okay?

It's my fault.

You can't control the weather, Jesse.

I should have left as soon
as the winds picked up.

If I hadn't waited so long none
of this would have happened.

It should be me lying in there, not Lee.

Don't say that.

Jesse, Rosemary doesn't blame you.

She's worried about you.

Worried about me?

Carson?

You are going to use all
your medical know how,

everything you have ever
learned to heal my husband.

Do you hear me?

I hear you, Rosemary.

He is my life.

I know.