When Calls the Heart (2014–…): Season 8, Episode 1 - Open Season - full transcript

But, would do you say
that, as friends,

we toast to your success?

You are the most important thing
to me.

You show me all the time.

A cruise?

To Rio de Janeiro.

[squeals]

[laughing]

Your blood pressure
is quite high.

Well, welcome to working
in the oil business.

Oh!



Fiona?

I had no idea.

You are neither small
nor dispensable.

You shouldn't let anyone
make you feel that way.

To married life.

To married life.

[clink]

Miss Carter, I have good news.

They've agreed to enrol you
in the upcoming semester.

I'm going to Chicago in a week!

I don't know what's going
on between the two of you,

but Elizabeth's tougher
than she looks.

She's been through a lot.

He's gone.



Bill: It's taught her to look
before she leaps.

I've always found
the change of seasons

both reassuring and beautiful,

and though this winter seemed
a bit stubborn

to loose its grip
on Hope Valley,

my favourite season
has finally arrived,

bringing with it the promise of
renewed life and a fresh start.

Is that a goat?

[laughs]

'Morning.

Hi. It's a beautiful day,
isn't it?

Yeah. I was wondering
if the sun was still up there.

Wow, Jack. You're not
so little anymore.

Wow.

What is that a train, huh?

He has boundless energy.

[laughs]

Maybe you could use
a change of pace.

You know, um, we never really
got to have that dinner.

No, I guess we didn't.

How about tonight?

Nathan-

Elizabeth, I've been thinking
a lot about you.

I've been thinking of you, too.

May I let you know later?

You let me know whenever
you're ready.

Well...

And you, take care of
your mother, ok?

[Elizabeth chuckles]

Lee and Rosemary remain away on
their South American sea cruise

and aren't due home
for another few weeks.

I miss them both, of course.

Lucas is away, too.

He left town after New Year's
bound for...

actually, I don't know where.

We barely saw each other
before his sudden departure,

but it seemed clear
things have changed between us.

As for Nathan, he's been here
and there with the Mounties,

and off to see
Allie's grandfather, as well.

We really have't seen much
of one another,

which, in truth, has made
avoiding my feelings

that much easier.

But if the time to reflect
on these two men

has made anything clear,

it's that I can't continue
seeing them both

as romantic interests.

[sighs]

[knocking]

Oh, my goodness.

Hello.

Would you like to come in?

I want to apologize for leaving
with no explanation

and for not even having
the decency to say goodbye.

Why did you leave?

When that Mountie was shot
during the prisoner transport

and you thought Nathan
had been killed

I saw your reaction and um,

I saw how you uh, ran to him
and embraced him...

I didn't know that.

I'm ashamed to say that I let
my jealousy get the best of me.

Uh, the worst of me.

And I thought it would
be best if I left

until I was able
to sort things out.

And have you?

I'd like to tell you more
about it when I have time.

I'd like that.

Welcome home.

Thank you.

♪

♪

Clara!

Shh!

Please don't yell!

You didn't wake me up!

You didn't ask me
to wake you up!

Oh, you always wake me up.

Not when you're sleeping
in the other bedroom.

Besides, I am late, too.

Clara, I didn't start this.

It doesn't matter
who started what.

I don't like the way things are

and I'm pretty sure
that you don't, either.

Then let's fix it.

I'm ready when you are.

Alright.

- Alright.
- Alright.

[sighs]

[sighs]

Bill, I'm sorry.

Everything's under control.

It's not like you not to be
down here first thing.

Uh, let me help with that.

Thank you, Fiona.

More coffee, please?

Maybe not.

Clara, why don't you head over
to Dottie's

and I'll cover for you here?

No, Fiona, I'll stay.

Clara, what is it?

All we do is bicker
about anything.

About everything.

Last night Jesse even slept
in the other bedroom.

I appreciate that he is working
so hard while Lee is away

but I am running between here
and the dress shop.

Doesn't he understand that?

Jesse: Clara!
Where's my other boot?

Ned?

Nothing's come across the wire
since you last stopped by.

I spoke with the operator
in Buxton.

Same with her.

[sighs]

I'll be in the infirmary.

Carson: Henry.

I've never seen him unnerved.

Everything alright?

Carson hasn't heard from Faith
since she left Chicago.

Five days ago.

It's a long ride.
I'm sure she's fine.

Ned, I have a-
got a letter here.

- Oh, of course.
- Thank you. Afternoon.

I've been waitin' on you.

Put your feet down.

After all this time, that's how
you greet your brother-in-law?

I said get your feet off of
my desk.

Oh.

She's growing up.
My little girl.

She's not your little girl,
alright?

You gave up on her
a long time ago!

Hold on.

I've done nothing wrong.

I'm not looking for any trouble.

You know, Nathan...

It doesn't have to be this way.

Yeah, it didn't have to be
this way,

but you're the one that made
the choice.

Fair enough.

I am ashamed that I hardly even
recognize my own daughter.

But if you're wondering
how I found you.

You know, it's funny.
I wasn't even looking.

And then a while ago
I ran across this.

Right on the front page
of my newspaper.

I am glad for Allie that
you weren't the one killed.

$1,000.

And you and Allie will never
see me again.

Get on your horse
and get out of my town.

[laughs]

Alright, Nathan.

Oh, um...

Do you mind if I take in the
sights before I head on out?

[horse whinnies]

Giddy-up! Ya!

[greeting excitedly]

Rosemary! Lee!

Oh, my goodness, Jack, look!
They're back.

We weren't expecting you
until the end of the month!

Oh, come here!

Oh, my goodness!

Oh.

Hey! Hi!

To be totally honest,

we were getting a little
homesick and we-

he was getting a little seasick.

One time.

[laughs]

Hey, Faith uh, Faith didn't come
with you?

Oh, no, sorry Carson.
It was just the two of us.

Ah, welcome home.

Thank you.

What was that?

Faith is overdue from Chicago.

We were hoping she'd be
on this stage.

Oh.

- No, just us.
- Mmmhmm.

Oh, and there's Aunty Rosemary's
little man!

Can you give me a squeeze?

Hey, big boy. Huh?

You go deal with the bags.

Yes, Rosemary.

He has grown so big.

Oh, there are so many stories
to tell you about the trip!

First, how are you?

Good.

We'll have to talk later.

Jack and I are on our way
to meet Laura

and then I have school.

Woo-hoo-hoo!

[laughing]

Whoa, whoa!

[laughing]

I could do that all over again.

Almost.

Faith!

Molly: Welcome back, Faith.

Carson!

Where have you been?
I've been worried sick.

Didn't you get my wire?

From Chicago?

That was five days ago.

Uh... my stage broke down
in False Creek.

I offered her a ride,
and I'll tell ya,

it didn't take long for her
to ask for the reins.

And uh, this pretty lady
does not take no for an answer.

Uh, Brett Brewer.
Carson Shepherd.

Carson: Thanks, Brett.

Thank you.

Well, I'm here now.

Aren't you happy to see me?

Of course, yes.

Welcome home.

Well, what've you got there,
boy?

A puppy.

A puppy?

You know, I used to have
the same kind of puppy, but-

Excuse me, sir.

I found those directions
you were looking for.

Why don't you step over here?

Ma'am.

Listen, you'll get your money,
alright?

Tonight.
Otherwise, I'll be back.

Uncle Nathan, you don't have
to walk me to school.

I like walking you to school.

Oh, so you can see
Mrs. Thornton.

No, because I like spending time
with you.

Really?

Yes, and actually, do you know
what I'm gonna do today?

I'm going to see Judge Avery
about your adoption.

Are you serious?

Mmmhmm.

Uncle Nathan, I mean, I know
we've talked about it but...

You haven't changed your mind
or anything, have you?

No way!

[squeals]

Mrs. Thornton!

Uncle Nathan's gonna start
my adoption!

Oh my goodness!
Allie, that's so wonderful!

I'm sure your uncle
is just as excited.

I have to tell everyone.

May I?

Please?

Of course.

[rings bell]

I have the best news! The best!

Come on, everyone!

Well, you have just made
a happy girl even happier.

Yeah, well I... I shoulda
done it sooner.

Is there something wrong?

No.

Why?

You don't seem like yourself.

I guess I have a lot on my mind.

Who was that earlier in town?

Just someone I've had run-ins
with in the past.

I've asked him to be on his way

so if you see him around town,
let me know, ok?

Of course.

Molly and I find that
with this system

patients records
don't get misplaced.

That's a good idea.

Carson, when I was stranded
in False Creek

the only thing I cared about

was getting here as quick
as I could.

Any way that I could.

So why were you upset with me
when I arrived?

Faith, this-this past year
has just crawled by

and I know, I do,
you've been busy.

But as your letters and calls
became fewer and fewer,

I wasn't sure if maybe
we were drifting apart,

or that maybe you had changed
in some way.

So to see you riding into town
like that...

I must have looked silly.

No, I shouldn't have
been surprised.

I mean, you're full
of surprises.

It's one of the things I love
most about you.

I'll be leaving.

I couldn't do this without you.

Before you go...

Oh.

Hmm?

Yummy.

Yeah?

See you tomorrow, same time.

Ok.

Where do you suppose she's been
disappearing to lately?

I bet if you ask-

Fiona will tell me if she
wants me to know.

Wait, wait.
Before you run off, too.

- Mmm.
- Yeah?

- Mmmhmm.
- Yeah?

So good.

Yeah, it's getting there.

See you tomorrow.

Ok.

Oh, Molly?

Have you got a moment?

Sure.

Would you mind?

- Oh.
- Try.

Mmm.

Uh, what's this supposed to be?

Well, it's chilli.

It's my Aunt Ozelle's
secret recipe.

Mmmhmm.

Um, better keep it a secret.

Sorry.

Hey, Lee. Welcome back.

Hey, young man, how're ya doin'?

Uh, you're wearing my pants.

I'm wearing my pants.

You bought my pants?

I bought a pair of plaid pants.

Why?

Why not?

It's nothing, it's no big deal.

It's just a pair of pants.

Um, well I was just going over
the ledger

and you did a really good job
while I was gone so thank you.

Ah, thanks.

You know, to be honest, Lee,
I don't know how you do it.

Taking care of everything here

while staying happily married
at home.

Ah, well, I've been at it
a lot longer than you have.

But the good news is I'm back

so now you can catch
your breath, right?

I hope so.

'Cause all I do when I get home
at night now is hold my breath.

Oh.

Uh, you wanna talk
about it, or...?

Nah, you know I'm not much
of a talker.

Anyways, I uh, should get
back to work.

Ok.

Just glad to see ya.

Thank you. Well, I'm here
if you change your mind.

About anything.

Like wearing my pants.

Hello?

[gasps]

Mi pequena-oh, oh, dear.

What's wrong?

I don't know!

You don't know?

Jesse won't discuss it.

He says that he wants
to fix things

but when we get home at night

all he wants is to be
left alone.

To read.

[sobbing]

Oh, dear.

Let me get you a hanky.

Um...

Why don't you start
at the beginning?

[sobs]

♪

♪ Time goes by so slowly ♪

♪ and I miss her
standing next to me... ♪

[laughs]

Thank you for insisting that
we take the day for ourselves.

Thank you for riding all the way
from False Creek

on a buckboard.

Hey... were you jealous
of that cowboy?

[laughs]

Maybe.

Maybe a-maybe a little bit.

You know, Chicago's nice,

but it is miles apart
and worlds away from here.

Yeah.

Hey, did you ever make it
by Orchestra Hall?

Not once.

My schedule was choc-a-block.

You know what that means,
though?

Someday you and I are gonna have
to go back there together.

Alright.

But for now I'm happy being home
in Hope Valley.

- Would you play it again?
- Sure.

[strumming and singing] ♪

♪ She's like the wind, ♪

♪ rolling all the waves
in the sea... ♪

Sixty, seventy, eighty, ninety,
one thousand.

That's uh... that's
a lot of money.

Whatever this is about,

it must be serious for you
to ask me for help.

Are you sure that that's enough?

Yeah.

Thank you.

I really appreciate this.

Oh, and we learned how to tango
on our travels.

Slow, slow, quick, quick, slow.

Actually, it was quite easy.
Well, it was easy for me.

Confidentially, Lee had a little
trouble with the quick, quicks.

[laughs]

But enough about our trip.
How about you?

What is new?

What is new?

Well, I finished my book.

Hooray.

And, at my own pace.

Hip-hip-hooray.

Although that meant I didn't
meet my deadline

with Helen Bouchard which didn't
make her very happy.

But it also meant that I had
extra time with Jack

and my class and friends...

Well...

Except for you.

I'm so glad that you're home.

And have you heard from Lucas?

Actually, Lucas stopped by
this morning

to apologize for leaving town
the way he did.

Apparently, he saw me run
to Nathan when I thought

he'd been shot and he left town
because he was feeling jealous.

Did he have reason to be?

[sighs]

When I hugged Nathan

I realized I care for him
more than I thought.

So you haven't made a decision.

Have I mentioned how happy I am
that you're home?

[laughs]

- Nathan, this is a bad idea!
- Bill.

No, no, no, just slow down.
Let's think this over-

I already have.

Well, I'm gonna go with you.

No. He can't be trusted.

He's gonna plan something.

I just-I don't know
what it is yet.

Nathan.

If he sees you with me, then...

I've arranged for Allie to stay
with Opal.

Please, Bill, I need you
to stay here

in case he decides
to double back.

Did I mention this was
a bad idea?

Thank you.

Yeah, there's no way of knowing

if the well's gonna start
producing again.

I have to believe
that there's a way

of bettering my odds here,
Henry.

Well, if you find one,
you let me know.

Alright.

I appreciate you stopping by.

Sure thing.

What about shooting the well?

I've been reading about it.

Well, you read a little longer

I think you find out
it often ends badly.

Could one of you fill me in?

Go ahead, you've been
reading about it.

Ok.

Uh, shooting the well
means setting off black powder

at the bottom of the hole.

The idea is that the explosion
brakes up the rock,

releasing any trapped oil.

They're using nitroglycerine
now mostly

but it's pretty unpredictable.

Is it something
that you could do?

It's somewhat of a life or death
proposition there.

I'm not in the oil
business anymore.

Good to see you though, Lucas.

Mike.

Jesse.

Lee.

I thought you left for the day.

No, I just forgot a couple
of papers.

What are you still doing here?

Uh, I was just uh, reading.

See?

"Terrifying Tales".

Hmm.

It must be a real page-turner

if it's gonna keep you
from going home.

Things that bad with Clara?

No.

No, of course not.

Just uh, didn't realize how late
it had gotten.

Have a good night.

Right.

Listen, Jesse, I just...

Rosemary, welcome back.

Nice to see you.
Thank you very much.

Elizabeth, I know I mentioned
about us having dinner

but unfortunately I have
to ride out of town.

Allie's staying at Opal's,

so her mother will drop her off
at school tomorrow.

Tomorrow is Saturday.

Right. Well, uh...

I should get going.

Nathan.

I don't know where you're
heading but please be safe.

[knocks]

It's Clara.

Hey.

Hi.

[gasps]

Oh my goodness!

It's so good to see you!

How are you?

How was Chicago?

How was it seeing Carson?

Uh... fine, exciting but busy

and a bit bumpy to begin
but good.

So, how are you?

Um... mm-mm.

She and Jesse aren't doing well.

I can't talk about it right now

otherwise I will start
crying again.

[sighs]

I got your note to come over.

This is where you've been
slipping off to every afternoon?

What do you think?

What's it gonna be?

A barbershop.

It's already a barbershop.

Now, it's my barbershop.

[laughing]

I am way past bed time,

Oh no, no.

No.

No one is going anywhere
until we figure out a way

to help Clara and Jesse be more
loving to one another.

Will you settle for civil?

[laughs] Lee.

Come on.

Alright. You're right.
You're right.

Ok, um... let's see.

Uh, I got it.

It's obvious.

We will send them
to South America.

Oh, Lee.

They can't afford the time off.

That's true.

Hmm.

[gasps]

Wait a minute.

- Hmm?
- Huh?

Get one of those.

I could pick that up
in Benson Hills tomorrow.

At least it would get them going
in the same direction.

It's not a bad idea.

Yeah?

So we're in agreement then?

Yes, sweetie, yes. Thank you.

Good job.

Oh, thank you.

[horse whinnies]

[thud]

You know, I knew you'd bring
the money

'cause you knew if you didn't

I would have come back
for Allie.

Get outta here.

You know what?

I always wanted one of these.

Whew!

[groans]

Ya!

Take care of my little girl,
Nathan.

Ya!

Bye.

I'm heading off, too.

Together?

Uh...

Both: No. Not together.

Have a good day.

Clara?

Hmm?

Are you going to the dress shop?

Going to the dress shop.

You're not still curious about
where Fiona's been going?

Not a bit.

Well, so long.

Bill?

[gasp]

Why are you sneaking around?

I could ask you
the same question.

Well, I'm a lawman.

I get to sneak.

I see.

Well, Mr. Lawman,
here's a suggestion.

Before leaving the cafe,
why not take off your apron?

[hooves clopping]

Hey buddy!

Oh, Newton, I knew you weren't
gonna leave me behind.

What do you say we go make
an arrest, huh?

[engine rumbling]

What're you two doing?

Well, we were watching a mama
bunny and her baby.

No daddy?

We think the daddy went
hippity-hop to the candy shop.

To buy a piece of candy?

One for me and one for you?

And one for sister Annie.

Helen Bouchard taught you
Mother Goose?

Helen Bouchard taught me to read
and after that I was on my own.

Where did you go when you left?

Grand Isle, Louisiana.

I have friends there rebuilding
a school

that was levelled
in the hurricane.

I thought helping others
might give me some perspective

on things here.

You got your perspective?

Whatever you decide.

I want you to be happy.

Thank you.

[knocking]

Hi, sweetheart.

In spring a young man's fancy

lightly turns to thoughts
of love.

Oh, yes.

That, and I work right across
the street so it's easy.

[chuckles]

Well, regardless, it is
a lovely surprise.

You're very welcome.

Hey, I wanted to ask you,
have you thought at all

about what you're gonna say
to Clara?

Yes.

That perhaps when Jesse
comes home at night

it might be best to allow him
a moment

to unfurl from the buffeting
winds of the day.

Ah.

That sounds very poetic.
What exactly does it mean?

Give him some time to read
one of those terrifying tales,

or do whatever.

It'll be a start for them.

- Ah.
- Mmm.

How about you?

Well, sadly, Jesse's
not much of a talker

so I'm gonna have to show him.

Speaking of which,
where is Clara, anyway?

She asked for the day off.

Really?

Oh, that's perfect.
I've already got their gift.

You bought it already?

I just got back from
Benson Hills. I'll go get it.

And-ok, you're right.

Mmm?

It may not solve
all their problems

but I guarantee you
they will have fun.

[laughs]

[sighs]

You know, I think that you
can do just about anything.

But why open a barbershop

when you are so good
with women's hair?

Well, a barbershop
is where men talk.

About everything.

Especially business.

Working for the phone company,

I learned that every business
needs a plan.

Now, Mr. Nichols didn't want
people like me

being part of that plan,
not really.

We were just replaceable cogs
in his big wheel.

Maybe it was Mr. Nichols
belittling me,

but I want to prove,
even if it's just to myself,

that I can be a big wheel.

And I don't need to throw away
other people in that process.

Nathan: Dylan!

How the heck did you find me?

The story you showed me.

The town's name's
on the masthead.

You know, Nathan, I gotta
give you credit.

You always were clever.

Thanks.

Although, not too clever
letting me ambush you like that.

Dylan, don't you get it?

I had to let you ambush me.

So I had grounds
to put you away.

I'll admit, though,
you... you surprised me.

Well, nobody wins all the time.

No.

But the Mounties...

We always get our man.

You made it home.

Yeah.

Wha? You didn't think I would?

No, it's not that, it just...

you do look a bit worse
for wear.

Things couldn't be better.

Unless, of course, you uh,

you agreed to have dinner
with me this evening.

Nathan, you look like
you've just been through-

Well, I would-I'd go home
and bathe and change first.

That's not what I meant.

Besides, I'm not even sure
Laura's free to watch Jack.

Well, why don't we all go?

The four of us?

Yeah.

I know Allie would like it.

She's... she's talked
about it before.

Um... um, alright.

Alright.

Uh... great.

Well, I'll uh, I'll go change
and uh, I'll come back.

You know there's ticks out here?

Ahhh!

Prickers?

Well, since you don't talk much

I'm gonna have to show
you instead, right?

You're making no sense.

Look, sometimes it's easy
to forget why we get married.

You get a little lost sometimes.

You can't see the forest
for the trees.

Are you taking me to the forest?

You know, for a guy
who doesn't like to talk

you ask a lot of questions.

Now, close your eyes.

What? Why?

Shh.

Close your eyes.

There you go.

Now, I want you
to picture Clara,

what she looked like
on your wedding day.

- She looked beautiful.
- Mmmhmm.

And I want you to think
about her smile

and the way her eyes lit up
and the sound of her laughter.

Do you remember how fast
your heart was beating

when she walked down the aisle?

Yeah.

Good.

Open your eyes.

Flowers.

This... this is where
Clara and I had our first kiss.

And I swore I'd always
remember that.

You see, Jesse, love isn't
just a feeling or an emotion.

It's a choice.

And your marriage
is a commitment

you chose to renew
every single day.

Open your eyes to the flowers
and you'll see 'em.

Choose love.

Then you feel it.

Alright?

See you back in town, pal.

Clara!

- Hi.
- Hi.

[laughs]

You made me think of these.

I... mean, these made me
think of you.

Oh...

I'm sorry.

I've been like a bear lately.

I haven't been so easy, either.

Why don't we go home and relax?

As long as we are together.

[giggles]

You know, I've been wanting
to read this one.

I thought that I overheard you
saying that you wanted it, so...

[honking horn]

Oh!

[laughs]

Hey, you two!

What is this?

This is a new bicycle.

As a matter of fact,
it is your new bicycle.

For us?

For doing such a tremendous job
while we were gone.

Oh.

Go on, take it for a spin.

Come on.

Alright.

There you go.

Oh, thank you.

Be careful.

Alright. You ready?

Yep.

Here we go!

[squeals]

[horn honking]

There they go.

We both know that bicycle
isn't going to solve

any real troubles of theirs.

Well, we don't know if they have
any real troubles.

But if they do we'll be here
if they need us.

Right?

Let's go.

Welcome.

Lucas!

Good to see you!

Good to see you!!

Oh.

Elizabeth.

Nathan.

Constable Nathan Grant,
his niece, Allie,

and Elizabeth Thornton
and her son, Jack.

I'd like you all to meet
my mother.

Helen Bouchard.

Nathan: Ma'am.

Helen: Constable.

Hello.

Helen: Allie.

And hello, young man.

It's so lovely to meet you,
Mrs. Bouchard.

Lucas didn't mention
you'd be arriving.

Well, he only found out
a short while ago.

I'm on my way to San Francisco,
but when I found myself

passing so close to Hope Valley
I thought I should stop.

After all, someone ought to take
an interest in your writing,

don't you think?

Shall we?

Yes.

Elizabeth?

Ready?

Nathan, I'm so sorry,
I'm not feeling very well.

Would you mind terribly
walking us home?

No, of course.

Thank you.

Come on.

[exhales]