When Calls the Heart (2014–…): Season 8, Episode 9 - Pre-Wedding Jitters - full transcript

Elizabeth is distraught over the reveal of Nathan's secret; everyone helps a couple prepare for their wedding; the bachelor and bachelorette parties stir up mixed emotions from the guests; a mysterious businessman arrives in town.

I'm sorry, Elizabeth.
Jack replaced me.

There was never was never
the right time to tell you.

I- I wanted...

Will you marry me?

Yes.

Imagine what we're going to be
able to do in Baltimore.

Baltimore?

This is where I belong.

Stop by the store tomorrow?

Nothing could keep me away.

Lee: Susannah has changed
her mind.



She now wants Rachel
to come back to Bellingham

to celebrate her birthday
after all.

Nathan: What's going on here?

Well, he's on about
some stolen car,

and the two of you figure

that Christopher had something
to do with it.

I haven't given up on Elizabeth
just yet.

You better make good sure

that you have Elizabeth's and
Allie's best interests at heart.

Since learning Jack was killed
on a training mission

on which he went
in Nathan's stead,

I've been left to reflect
once more

on the senseless accident
that took his life,

while questioning



why Nathan kept this hidden
from me for so long.

Good morning. How are you doing?

Well, the only thing that makes
sense to me right now

is the love I feel for my son.

Oh.

Where are you headed so early?

I'm opening up the dress shop
for Florence.

This may be my swan song when
it comes to working at Dottie's.

Have you found Florence
a dress yet?

Oh, my goodness, I have found
her dozens to choose from,

each more beautiful
than the next.

You and I both know
that Florence has,

well, discriminating taste.

[laughs]

But I must say, I think
I've outdone myself this time.

I bet.

I wanna know why
Florence and Ned

took so long to commit
to each other.

They've been working in close
proximity for some time now.

They've known each other
for years

and they both lost
their spouses ages ago.

Why do you suppose Nathan
took so long

to tell me about Fort Clay?

Well, perhaps he didn't think it
was important enough

to warrant upsetting you.

Not important enough?

Elizabeth, Jack's death
wasn't Nathan's fault.

You know that, don't you?

Rosemary, I just told you
that nothing makes sense to me.

So why would you think that a
comment like that would help?

Because it's the truth.

Excuse me.

[theme music plays] ♪

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Oh, Minnie.

I am so excited you are here.

@And not just because I'm
feeling completely overwhelmed.

Overwhelmed?

Besides running the cafe,

there are the tea
sandwiches for tonight,

then there's the wedding
cake, then.

Hold on. Take a breath.

[exhales]

Now, why don't you go
into the dining room

and see if folks need anything

while I get acquainted
with this kitchen?

Ok, I think what we need
is sight lines here and here,

and then up on
this eastern ridge.

- Alright?
- Will do.

Good.

So uh, how are things?

- With me and Clara?
- Yeah.

Much better.

- Really?
- Yeah.

Oh, that's great.

So the advice I gave you about
marriage being a commitment

we renew every day,
that-that helped?

That, yeah, and uh,
talking with Pastor Joseph.

Oh, yeah, that's good.
Whatever works, right?

@But um, if you ever need to
talk I'm here for you.

Yeah, I'm good, Lee.
But thank you.

Yeah.

- Hey.
- Hey.

- Hey, honey.
- Hi.

- Alright, see you later.
- Have a good day.

Thanks. You too.

Joseph Canfield is a pastor?

Aren't you head of
the Search Committee?

But that's only pastors.

I think I'm the only one
left on the committee.

He and Bill are officiating at
Florence and Ned's wedding.

- Really?
- Mmmhmm.

Why am I the last one to
find out about these things?

Do you read the newspaper?

We don't have a newspaper.

Then maybe that's why.

Hmm.

Florence: No.

No.

No, thank you.

No.

No.

Oh...

No.

I'

M sorry.

@I'm certain you two have
scoured every shop far and wide,

I just don't see anything.

You've seen everything.

Anything I like.

I find this one stunning.

But it's not my wedding.

@I will call Dottie in Union
City and we will rack our brains.

Again.

I really appreciate that.

@In the meantime, I best get
back to the switchboard.

Maybe I'm just trying to
top my first wedding dress.

@Maybe you're just not decided
onúexactly what you're looking for.

Ladies! Did you miss me?

[laughing] Oh!

Fiona!

You're a godsend.

Awe.

I promised I'd be back in time
for your wedding.

And even a day early.

Oh.

I can think of so many things

that I would rather be doing
right now.

Stop complaining and push.

Planning Ned's bachelor party
would be better than this.

You young Mounties are so soft.

I mean, you realize
the owner's coming

to pick this thing up
tomorrow, right?

Yeah, yeah.

What are you hoping to find
in the meantime?

The lab results came
back inconclusive.

I wanna know who stole this car.

That's just the way I am.

[sighs]

Ok, Inspector.

Exactly.

Allie.

Hi.

This is a nice surprise.

Am I allowed to sit up here?

I think that that
would be alright.

Is this where you live?

[laughs]

No, but sometimes it certainly
feels that way.

Maraschino cherry?

Yes, please.

I thought you might.

I... I came to return this.

You mind me asking why?

Well, you like Mrs. Thornton
and so does Uncle Nathan.

I think I understand.

You do?

Once, when I was younger
than you,

closer to little Jack's age,

I remember a man
who kept bothering my mother

at one of our dinner parties.

He kept interrupting,

stepping in between
my mother and my father,

and it made me feel like he was
gonna take her away from me.

And I didn't like it.

At all.

So what'd you do?

I bit him on the ankle.

Oh, my gosh.

And, since I'd rather you
not bite me on the ankle,

what do you say to your uncle
and me working this out?

That sounds so good.

Good.

In the

meantime, why don't you
hold on to this?

Just in case you decide
to open it later.

And you should probably take
a couple of those to go.

Thank you.

Allie?

What were you doing
in the saloon?

Getting two of these and talking
with Mr. Bouchard.

Would you like one?

No, thank you.

Mr. Bouchard said that
he and Uncle Nathan

are gonna work things out
between themselves.

About you.

Oh.

Aren't you supposed to be
helping Mrs. Blakely

in the mercantile?

Yes sir, I was just on my way.

I miss her.

I've never felt like this.
I can't eat or sleep, or.

How'd you get here
from Hamilton?

A car I ditched outside town.

Stolen, I assume?

Yeah, by a buddy of mine.

What? He needed a ride
to Brookfield,

said I could borrow the car
after that.

I slept in it, then I drove
it here. I...

You can't borrow a stolen car.

Anyway, a few days ago

I thought I'd tell the Mountie
but the car was gone.

Yeah, well, the Mountie knows.

I just don't want you ending up
like me.

You turned out good.

Yeah, well, jury's still out
on that.

Well, I'm done with
that kind of thing.

I believe you.

I also think that Rachel might
have something to do with that.

And you.

Well...

Long after your mother and I
divorced I met a woman.

When I didn't have a reason
to be a better man

she uh, she saw something in me.

I don't know that I can help you
be a better man.

I'm still trying to figure
that out for myself.

But if you think Rachel
can help you

then my best advice is you make
sure you don't lose her.

Thanks.

Hey, I'm just your excuse
to see Fiona.

Oh, is she back?

Oh, as if the date on your
calendar isn't circled in red.

Fiona?

Ned could use a little trim.

It's his bachelor party
tonight and.

Fiona: Sorry, Mike. I'm closed.

But it's Friday, a men's day.

Maybe later?

Ok, well...

Ned: I'm going to go back.

I'm glad you're home.

Me too.

And I thought I was obvious in
getting Bill Avery's attention.

So, you want a wedding hairstyle
that will knock Ned dead.

Well, after his health scare
only figuratively speaking,

but yes.

Anything but ordinary Florence.

Just one minute.

Even ordinary Florence
is extraordinary.

Thank you, Molly.

Well, first

thing's first.

Why don't we decide how
you'll be wearing your hair

to your party tonight?

Oooh.

Mmm?

[knocking]

Hi.

I came to let you know
that Allie Grant

just stopped by to talk to me.

I saw her coming out
of the saloon.

Evidently you assured her
that you and Nathan

would work things out.

And we will.

No one wants Allie remaining
caught in the middle of this.

I don't wanna be caught
in the middle either, Lucas.

I- I didn't realize
that you felt that way.

I'm sorry.

I'm not myself. I just

Nathan shared something with me
that has me out of sorts.

Was that at Bill's send off?

Yes.

I haven't wanted to press you,

but I hope that you know that
you can always confide in me.

Nathan was originally scheduled
to go on that training mission.

The one in which Jack
was killed.

But he'd been disciplined
for an unrelated incident

and so Jack was chosen
and sent in his place.

And he's only told you this now?

Elizabeth, I can't begin to
imagine how you must be feeling.

I just don't understand

how he could keep that truth
from me for so long.

With your permission I would
like to go and find out.

Thank you, Lucas, but no.

I will speak with him myself.

For now, if you'll forgive me,

I think I just need some time
to think all this over.

Of course.

Please know that I am always
here if you need me.

Lee.

What brings you out this way?

Well, you as a matter of fact.

I'll get right to the point.

Um, I have spoken with quite a
few of the folks around here

and they all agree that I should

I accept.

You'll pastor the church?

It would be my privilege.

Ha, ha!

That's fantastic.

That makes me so happy.

God's been nudging me in
this direction for a long time.

It just took him a while
to get me to agree.

Ah.

But there's one thing I'll need.

It means that you and I need
to take a little wagon ride.

- Wagon ride?
- Mmmhmm.

Alright.

- Ok.
- Ok.

[laughs]

Would you like some company?

That would be nice. Yes.

Weren't we just here?

When you got back from Chicago?

[laughs]

You thought everything was fine.

I don't think either
of us realized

how much I had changed.

Yeah.

I accepted the surgical
fellowship.

I would have hoped
you'd have said something

before making your decision.

Would it have made a difference?

You encouraged me to go.

That isn't the point.

What choice did I have, Faith?

This decision has been made
for us.

I know we're both hurt
and upset,

but I have been committed
to this relationship.

I've only wanted what
is best for you

and put all of my plans aside
while you went away.

I'm sorry.

It sounds like you feel like
that was a waste of your time.

It wasn't a waste of my time.

But if you changed your mind

and decided to come
to Baltimore,

well, that would be the best
news I've ever heard.

I just hung up with the owner,

who said that the kid next door

admitted to taking this for
a joy ride in Brookfield.

Well, then how did it get here?

He doesn't care.

But he's coming from Hamilton
and he wants his car back.

I'm going to figure this out.

Oh.

I must admit, I'm a little
surprised to see you in here.

Well, Rosemary,
I'm full of surprises.

I even read.

[chuckles]

That's hardly what I meant
to imply.

I just consider you a man
of action, first and foremost.

What're you doing in here?

I thought you'd be
helping Florence.

I was, but without much luck,
so I decided to take a break,

come in here and do
a little research.

You know

, most of the books
that I have read are by men,

but I have read many by women.

Louisa May Alcott, Mary Shelley.

You know, I can even quote
a few lines from Dickinson.

You really are
full of surprises.

But the biggest surprise to me

is that I still don't
understand women.

Not entirely, anyway.

Nathan, if I might,

I've been in exactly
your position.

For a short time I was in love
with Jack Thornton.

We were even engaged.

And while I absolutely married
the right man,

I'd say I may have caused
Elizabeth and Jack

some unhappiness along the way.

I'm sorry, Rosemary.

I can't let Elizabeth go
that easily.

I just can't.

Jesse: Come on, Ned.

It's your last night
of being a bachelor.

A ba... Jesse, I haven't
thought of myself

as a bachelor since forever ago.

Paul.

How uh, how about
a piece of taffy?

Do you think it'd be ok
with my mom?

Yeah, I think it'd be ok.
And uh, take one to Allie.

Thanks.

All I'm saying is

you don't want your party
to end up being like mine.

Ned gave us taffy. Your choice.

Thank you, Paul.

Do you like doing my mom's job?

It's kind of boring.

I think so, too.
But she doesn't.

Of course, mom likes working
with Mr. Yost,

so that must make it fun.

Well, someone to talk with
is always nice.

Jose

ph, you accepting the pastorship

is like an answer to a prayer,
no pun intended, by the way.

Well, I'm glad to know
I could help.

Thought to be totally honest
with you.

And I would expect nothing less
from a pastor, my friend.

I had other plans,
but this is my calling now.

And uh, you know, I feel
totally blessed.

A calling, huh?

What is a calling feel like?

Well, for me, it's like
a tug on my heart,

knowing I'm a part of something
bigger than myself.

Not that it's about me,
mind you.

It's about the people around me,
my community.

Well, that is a very
nice sentiment.

Mmmhmm. That's why I think
it's important

to put a bell in the steeple.

Call folks to Sunday service.

Ring in a celebration

or raise an alarm when something
bad happens.

Of course, yeah.
That makes sense.

Listen, I wanted to ask you,

uh, those men that were
in your yard,

they're uh, surveyors, right?

I noticed the equipment.

Yeah, yeah. Third time
they've been by.

I think they're about to make us
an offer.

You're not moving anywhere,
are you?

No, nowhere far, I suppose.

I have a congregation to lead.

- Yes, you do.
- Yes, I do.

[laughs]

Tonight will we be serving
Floren

ce high tea or low tea?

Low tea is served mid-afternoon.

So we'll be serving high tea.

High tea is served
late afternoon.

[sighs]
Now I'm even more confused.

Why don't we take a break?

Oh, let's go see how things are
coming with Florence's dress.

That's a good idea.

Yes.

Dinner with all of us?

That's what Ned said.

This is gonna be more bo

ring than your bachelor party.

Yeah, you're telling me.

Clara?

I've always wondered
what it would be like

to live above a cafe.

Well, my friend,
you're about to find out.

Hello?

Rosemary?

Aren't these dresses beautiful?

Oh.

I wish Florence thought so.

Oh, she didn't see anything
she liked?

Not a stitch.

And quite frankly, I am out
of ideas at the moment.

That's why I had to take
a break,

wandered down to the library.

Land acquisitions, surveying,
territorial Law?

These are for some research
I'm doing about properties

in and around Hope Valley.

Some men came by twice now
looking to buy our home.

Really? Minnie, when was this?

Not long ago.

Uh, you two stay and talk.

Minnie, I'll meet you back
at the cafe.

- Alright.
- Mmmhmm.

You really are a lucky man.

Honestly, I don't know if
I truly appreciated Clara

before all the troubles
we've had lately.

So all is quiet
on the home front?

Quiet and peaceful.

What're you doing?!

Minnie and I have been
working all day!

Clara, it was my idea.

We were just having
a piece of pie.

I... I-I'm sorry.

I thought you were eating
the food for tonight.

I should go.

Mike, stay and finish.

No, I really should go check
on the saloon.

Jesse, I apologize.

I should uh

I should probably get
to the saloon, too.

Hi.

I want to know what took you so
long to tell me what happened.

I felt guilty.

I don't understand.

After the accident I requested
a transfer here to Hope Valley.

I never met Jack but I knew that
he left behind a wife and child,

and I felt that it was
my responsibility

to look after you.

To protect you.

Why would you assume that?

I felt it was my duty.

When I found myself

when I found myself
falling in love with you

I felt like I was...
betraying Jack and his memory.

That's why I didn't tell you.

I fell in love with you

and I think that love is always
worth fighting for.

Excuse me.



Christopher.

We're having a little uh,
bachelor party for Ned Yost.

It's kind of quiet but you're
welcome to join us.

Maybe later.

Alright.

Dad?

Uh, that woman you
mentioned earlier,

what happened to her?

Uh, she uh, she left town
to help her mother.

Oh.

Have fun out there.

Oh, Florence!

Oh, she's here!

Good evening, everybody.

Hello, hello.

You look lovely.

Hey!

Hello, Ned.

So, fellas, what're we supposed
to be doing, anyway?

This is it.

Did we learn nothing
from your bachelor party?

I tried warning him.

You're awfully quiet, Nathan.

It's just been that kind of day.

- Hey!
- Evening, gents.

Hey, Ned.

Alright, well, this
is your celebration.

Henry, may I have
a word outside?

Sure.

And your throne, Madame bride.

[laughs] Oh, goodness.

Oh, kudos to everyone who
made everything look so lovely.

Faith and I did the decorating,

Minnie and Clara
prepared the food,

Fiona and Rosemary
planned the games.

We're having games?

If you insist.

Oh, you know I do.

[laughs]

Yo.

U contacted Christopher?

After you handed over
the company books.

One night I was leafing
through the ledgers,

I found a slip of paper with
his name and his address on it.

That's when I contacted him
to come and work with you.

To keep an eye on me.

I'm not proud of what I did.

Not proud?!

Lucas, I-I don't even know
what to say to you.

You hired my son to do.

You took advantage of me,
Henry! I.

You cannot justify what you did!

I had to make sure
that you could be trusted!

Does Christopher know
that you told me?

No.

Then I would ask you not
to let him know.

Of course.

And I hope that someday you'll
be able to accept my apology.

Please tell Ned
that I had to run.

[sighs]

I tried to take Ned
for a haircut.

To see Fiona.

Never mind that
I've been driving

with the top down since my 30's.

Look, uh, are we gonna
play cards or what?

Five-card draw?

Yeah, that sounds good.

Yeah, I'm in.

Maybe we should order some food?

All: Waiter!

- The cupcakes are gorgeous.
- Thank you.

The icing, so much skill.

Sorry.

Hi.

Hello.

I was afraid you weren't coming.

Laura was late to babysit.

Well, shall we get
things underway?

Oh, alright, well, ladies,
ladies, everyone attention.

Fiona and I have organized
some fun for this evening,

so without further ado...

Ah.

[clapping]

Excuse me.

Let me see...

Buy a lady a sarsaparilla?

Make that two.

Sounds like

you ladies are
having a good time over there.

Would you like to join us?

[laughs]

I shouldn't have spoken to you
the way I did back at the cafe.

I don't blame you for assuming
the worst of me.

Jesse, that isn't what I assume.

And part of forgiveness is not
to make you feel like I do.

I'm sorry.

You have nothing
to be sorry for.

Come here.

Clara! Clara!

It's your turn now.

[laughs]

Let's go have some fun.

Yeah.

Driving with your top down?

Yeah.

- That's it.
- What's it?

Bill: Driving with
your top down.

Wait! What did I say?

Ned leaving his own party?

Who can blame him?

Is this pretty much how
all your bachelor parties go?

Pretty much.

Jesse set the bar quite low.

Say, where is Jesse?

Hey!

Fellas!

Jesse: See I told them. It's
way more fun over here.

Come on, guys.

Good evening, gentlemen.

Rosemary: You can try but
you can't resist me, Lee Coulter.

[Ned groans]

Ned, don't hurt yourself.
You're just out of surgery.

Are you kidding?

This is much more fun
than my bachelor party.

Hand me that flashlight,
will you?

Certainly.

Now, if someone want

s to steal a car,

they wanna stay out of sight,

which means that they would
put the top up.

Ok. Hamilton to Brookfield,
Brookf

ield to here.

That's an overnight trip.

Now, if our thief laid down
here to sleep

and put his head here and then
put his feet here...

He might leave a footprint
like this.

Now I need to find the shoes
to match the print.

Not bad for an old investigator,
huh?

Michael.

- You can do this, Michael.
- There we go.

Rosemary: Oh, you did it!

I think I might step out
for a bit of air.

Alright.

Rosemary: One, two,
three, four, and.

Mike: It's harder than it looks.

Would you like some company?

That would be nice.

I should have told you I was
accepting the fellowship.

This won't be easy.

Just being apart for a year
while I was in Chicago

was almost more than
I could take.

I'll come visit as often
as I can

and you'd be welcome there,
of course.

We'll both be busy.

Especially me, running
the infirmary without you.

Why don't we get married?

Carson!

I'm not asking, that is not
how I would propose.

[laughing]

I certainly hope not.

But what I mean is we could
look forward to getting married.

And after a year or so, we could
just see how we feel.

I don't know what the answer is,

but I do know that I love you

and I want what's best for you
and me,

even if that means
not being together.

Faith, we have been around
this block so many times.

I'm lost.

Me too.

Look, tonight let's just enjoy
each other.

Um, heart.

Alright, everyone,
three, two, one.

You're done.

[crowd groans]

The Arcadians.

[crowd groans]

What is that?

It's a very famous
British operetta.

It ran in London
for over two years.

[crowd groans]

No spoil sports allowed,
especially you, Lee Coulter.

Alright, Bill.

[cheering and clapping]

Bring it home. Bring it home.

[clapping]

Alright.

Are you ready?
Three, two, one, go.

Carson: Song.

Nathan: Singing.

Crowd: Seven.

Seven words.

Faith: Hugging. Together...

Cuddle up a little closer,
lovely mine!

Yes!

[laughing]

Oh.

[laughter]

[clapping]

I'll take it.

As you all know, I just returned
from San Francisco

and this game is quite popular,
though a bit risqué.

Oh.

Goodness.

Florence, since you're
the bride-to-be

you have no choice
but to go first.

Oh.

Thank you.

I'm going to put a blindfold
on you.

Oh.

Oh, I hope I don't regret this.

[laughing]

And men, I need you all standing

on this side of the room,
please.

It'll be fun.

Ok.

Now, you need to find the man
you're meant to be with

just by holding his hands.

Oh, my goodness.
I will do my best.

Hands out.

Nope.

Ah.

Ah, thank you for your help,
Bill.

Well, my arthritis flares up
with the change of the weather.

[laughing]

This is my Ned.

[laughing]

[clapping]

Wow, you two really are meant
for one another.

Alright, Elizabeth,
it's your turn.

No. No, thank you.

- Yes.
- Go, go, go.

Come on.

Bill: Come on, come on, come on.

And men, I need you all
to change places.

Now, it's time for you to find
the man you're meant to be with.

No.

[giggles]

Lucas?

[knocking]

[laughs]

Hm-hmm.

You know, it wasn't funny.

Alright, perhaps not.

Lucas, I was mortified.

Please, don't be.
Not on my account.

You weren't upset?

Of course not.

What about Nathan?

I think he should be fine.

Did you have a chance
to speak with him?

I did.

I went by the jail and...
to be honest it was awkward.

He told me again
that he loves me.

Lucas? Elizabeth? Hello.

Lucas: Morning.

Elizabeth: Thank you
for hosting last night.

Yes, well, it was
a group effort.

I just came outside
to check the weather,

see if I needed a jacket.

It's a bit brisk.

So what did you say to Nathan,

when he told you that he
loves you, again?

I... nothing.

I just... well, I just left.

Why don't you come inside?

I should get back to work.

I just-I wanted to come by to
make sure that you were alright.

Let me know when you get
to Bellingham.

Yeah, of course.

And if uh, if Rachel's parents,
they ask you to go

I won't make any trouble.
I promise.

Well, good luck.

Thanks.

Dad, wait.

Before you go there's something
I need to tell you.

The reason I came to Hope Valley

I don't need to hear it,
alright?

You and I, we started over.

But you need to know that Lucas

I don't need to know anything
outside of what happened

since you've been here.

Look at me.

Everyone deserves
a second chance.

So whatever you did in the past
or whatever you thought of me,

whatever reason you had
for coming here,

it doesn't matter.

It's over now.

I love you.

Me too.

You should go.

Alright.

And uh, you'll be sure to let me
know when you get to Bellingham?

Of course.

How long will Carson be gone?

Uh... two years?

After which the bigger
question becomes

will he want to come back
to Hope Valley?

Have you changed your mind
about going with him?

I don't know.

Hello, ladies.

Good morning.

Hi.

All: Hi.

Come sit.

Oh, thank you.

Did

you enjoy your party?

Oh, I'm still giddy.

Though I think your new game
may have been a tad too much.

I think you're right.

I thought it was an enjoyable
and lively evening.

Oh, and Florence, the way
Ned looks at you,

it's so obvious how he feels.

Here comes someone else who
makes it obvious how he feels.

Good morning.

Everyone.

Fiona.

I'm

stopping by to see if
you might have dinner with me.

Mmm, people are starting
to talk.

Let 'em talk.

How about next week?

That'd be great.

We are two friends
having dinner.

- Mmmhmm.
- Right.

Of course.

Of course.

Just because it's a man
and a woman...

- Uh-huh.
- Of course.

[laughing]

Lucas said your son checked out.

Well, if you're looking for him

he went to Bellingham
to see Rachel Thom.

You know how it is.

You love someone,
you'd do anything for them.

Almost anything, maybe.

I found a footprint
in the stolen car.

Bill, a while back
I remarked about

how you had never solved
the mine disaster.

Perhaps you and I get together.
I might be able to help.

[knocking]

Elizabeth.

I came by earlier
because I wanted to tell you

that I ran into Nathan
at the library.

Rosemary, I went to the jail
to talk to Nathan

about what happened
at Fort Clay.

He admitted to requesting a
transfer here after Jack died.

He said he felt responsible
to look after and protect us.

Well, that sounds
noble and selfless.

I never asked him to be noble.

I never asked him to fall
in love with me.

At the I

ibrary did you encourage
Nathan in his feelings for me?

No.

He told me love is always
worth fighting for.

You didn't encourage him
to continue

Elizabeth, would you like me
to tell you

what I actually said to him
or simply assume for yourself?

I only want what is best
for you.

How would you know
what's best for me?

How would anyone know?

Perhaps I should leave.

Perhaps you should.