Hope Valley: 1874 (2026) s01e05 Episode Script

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Previously on Hope Valley
1874.
I came to open a boardinghouse
and that's what I intend to do.
With all due respect, I think
you're making a big mistake.
Why do you stay?
Because it turns out I'm darn
good at running a trading post.
Who'd have thought?
I'll plow your field
and in exchange,
you give me the lumber I need
for the boardinghouse.
Deal.
You wonder what brought them
out here, though.
Sure, they got their reasons.
There's no law out here.
And I get the feeling
you already knew that.
Thanks for coming to help
with the pillow cases.
Do you think we
have enough, Mama?
I think we'll need a dozen
once we start boarding.
Okay, then I'll keep making
them after Jenny and I
stuff these ones.
It's been really sweet watching
you and Jenny get so close.
She's my best friend.
Mama
Hm?
Do you think we'll ever have
to leave here
like we did in Chicago?
No.
This is our home.
I'm afraid to feel
too happy if we may have to go.
I know. I know this year's
been so hard for you.
It's scary.
But it was all worth it
because you're safe.
It's all right to be happy.
Let's feel that way
together then.
Let's.
Just take him for a little walk
in there, alright?
Okay.
Whew.
That one's got a strong will.
It'll take a while
to break him.
I just got to get him
to trust me first.
Woah.
I'm going to go find Jenny.
All right.
I'll be back for you soon.
Alright.
He's beautiful.
And feisty, but the good ones
are worth the time.
Hm.
How's the leg, Nash?
I can feel it healing
better any day now.
Listen, take it easy.
You're still off it
for a while.
Well, I haven't seen
you around here for a while.
I've been at the boardinghouse,
fixing up the walls
and patching up the roof.
Sounds like everything's
working out
just the way you want so far.
It is.
You still have doubts.
About you opening? No.
But what happens after,
we'll see.
We shall see.
We shall.
But the good news is,
you did such
a good job plowing my field
that the boardinghouse
doesn't work out,
you got a future as
a ranch hand.
Ha!
Made the right choice, Hattie.
The amount of gold and cash
you must be
handling these days,
you need a secure place
to keep it.
Yeah. I wonder what my
husband would have thought.
You know us with a real safe.
Like for some kind
of big city bank.
Mind you, Frank never
knew about the gold rush.
Hello.
Huh, Becca.
Oh, look at this.
- Yeah, it's something, isn't it?
- Mmhmm.
Yeah, Alexander here
persuaded me
that under my petticoats
in my bottom drawer
isn't adequate protection
for my valuables.
Ah.
Well, unfortunately, more
gold means more criminals.
Here goes nothing.
Okay.
The instructions say,
three turns right,
two turns left,
and one more turn right
with these numbers.
There, I feel better.
- Mrs. Clarke
- Hm?
Can I stop by later?
I have something
I'd like to ask you.
Certainly.
Wonderful.
Uh, Rebecca
This letter came for you.
Oh. For me?
Yeah, with the supply wagon
from Benton Hills.
What is it, bad news?
No, no. Just
an old friend.
I am here for tomatoes.
I need four cans, please.
- Coming right up.
- Alright.
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Is there hope in
the valley? ♪
I ♪
I wanna see it
come alive. ♪
I wanna see you come alive. ♪
Is a storm
in the coming skies. ♪
I wanna be here when
it dies. ♪
I wanna see Hope
come alive. ♪
I wanna see you come alive. ♪
Dear Rebecca, I am writing
to you via general delivery,
Benson Hills, Northwest
Territories,
as per your instructions.
I will keep this brief
as the matter is urgent.
They are not giving up.
They know about you and Sarah
heading west
on the Oregon Trail by wagon,
but rest assured,
they will never learn
about your true plans from me.
Your devoted friend, Eleanor.
Okay, here you go.
Oh, thank you.
Thank you.
- Olivia.
- Hm.
I was looking for my ledger.
Oh, Mr. Martell was in earlier,
so I noted down some things
he bought on credit.
Then where did you put it?
Oh, I thought I left it
on the counter.
No, you didn't.
You left it on top of
the barrel of beans.
Well, if you already found it,
why did you ask me?
Because I'm making a point.
I just need you to be
a little more responsible.
Well, we can't all be
perfect like you, Mother.
Wouldn't hurt for you to
take on some of my qualities.
Oh, sorry. Hi Wanda.
Oh. Lucky strike.
I found a nugget.
I figure I'm best
to cash it in quick.
Good idea.
Olivia.
Oh, Alexander.
Good morning.
I have some very good news
that I got via telegram.
The government has selected
a few of your sketches.
- Really?
- Yes.
Oh, my gosh,
I can't believe it.
I can.
You captured the frontier
spirit perfectly.
Are they using the one
I did of you?
Unfortunately yes, they did.
My face is going to be
on the walls
of every government office
from Halifax to Victoria,
so thank you.
Oh, this is so exciting.
None of this would have
happened without you.
I like to think that
I know talent when I see it.
I think this could be
the start of an illustrious--
Clayton!
I have to tell Clayton!
Thank you.
Oh, just under an ounce.
Nice find.
Let me get you some money.
Problem, Hattie?
No, no, no.
No problem.
Just, uh, looking for
a piece of paper.
Huh?
Yeah. Uh, tell you what.
Um, could you
come back in a little bit?
I'm just still trying
to figure out this new safe.
Sure.
Yeah.
Oh.
Come in.
Mrs. Clarke, my word.
What you've done with
the place since I first saw it,
it's remarkable.
Thank you.
I don't mean to be rude,
Constable,
but I am on my way to go to
the mess tent to serve lunch.
I won't keep you.
Later tonight, I'm leaving
for about a week or two.
I'm wondering,
is it possible to move in
upon my return?
I
Well, that is just
so hard to say.
I'm still furnishing
the place.
Um
I was really looking forward
to sleeping
with a roof above my head.
I'm sure you were.
I'll do my best.
That's all I can ask.
Good day.
Okay. This one's almost done.
All right.
The borders are sure going to
appreciate these on their beds.
Ugh.
It's kind of lumpy.
Oh.
Well, my mama sometimes uses
tree moss inside pillows
to make them softer.
Let's do that
and surprise my mama.
Okay.
Then what are we gonna do
with all this hay?
Um
Oh. Oh, my.
I thought you were
making pillows.
We are.
We've just got
to get some tree moss.
Can I come?
If he comes, he can help
carry more moss back.
Yeah sure. Okay.
Let's go.
Clayton,
you'll never guess what.
The government is going to use
some of the drawings
I did for them.
Oh, that's amazing.
I'm not surprised, though,
since everything
you touch turns out beautiful.
They're using the one I did
of Alexander.
Oh.
Hey.
I'm following
your design for the table
as close as I can.
Oh, so you don't
want me to change anything?
I brought my sketchpad
just in case.
No, no.
Oh. Clayton
this is beautiful work.
Every contour is just perfect.
I, uh, just have to make
another one to match it.
Would you mind if I watched?
I'm curious about
your technique.
Sure.
Great.
Hi, Mr. Moore.
Hey, where are
you three off to?
We're fetching tree moss
for pillows.
Ooh. You know,
there is a stand of Douglas
firs down by the stream
that's good for that.
Let's go.
Have fun.
We will.
- Hey, Rebecca.
- Hi.
Have you seen Alexander?
I saw him at
the boardinghouse earlier.
Everything all right?
I just ran into a little
problem with my new safe.
I can't find the combination.
It's with the instructions
and I cannot find them
for the life of me.
Do you think they slipped
behind something, maybe.
Honestly, I have
looked everywhere.
Darn if they didn't just
grow legs and skedaddle.
If I can't open that safe,
I can't buy gold.
I wish I could help you.
I've got to pick up Sarah
after I clean all this up.
- But maybe afterwards?
- Thank you, no.
There's nothing you can
really do
unless we drop it from the roof
of your boardinghouse
just to crack it open.
Are you sure that there's
nothing worrying you
about that letter?
I uh
Sometimes just feel like
no matter where I go,
trouble follows.
Yeah. You and me both.
This moss is perfect.
Hey look, prospectors.
I thought you were helping.
Finding any gold?
I don't see how that's
any of your business.
My pa says prospectors
are just looking
to get rich quick.
I'd rather get rich quick
than slow.
Why are you swishing
the water like that?
Gotta get the sand out
'cause the gold's heavier.
Don't you know anything
about prospecting?
I do now.
Can I try?
Don't touch that.
You know what?
There is a great spot
for prospecting
just up river around the bend.
Take this with you.
Golly, thanks.
Yeah. You better get going,
it's a long walk.
Nun-uh.
I know a shortcut.
Why did you give him our gear?
Ah, don't you fret.
That was my unlucky pan,
and I didn't want him
to see this.
What?
Where are you going?
Sam, hold up.
Wait for us.
Sam.
Okay, and all done.
I just love that this was
Jim's jacket.
I do too.
Let's try it on.
All right.
Wow.
Peggy, you've done
such a beautiful job.
Thank you.
It's the least I can do after
everything you did for Nash.
Well, it really does mean
the world to me.
All right. How are the children
getting on?
Fine.
I made them lunch
and they went to the barn.
Let's go see how those
pillows are coming along.
Okay.
Where'd he go?
Ma always says
he's faster than a jackrabbit.
Yeah.
Is this still the Moore Ranch?
I guess so.
It's an awful big place.
Yeah.
You're a wonderful
craftsman, Clayton.
Oh. I just learned right.
You gotta shave it real thin.
Never rush.
Here. You try it.
Oh, no.
I'd ruin it.
I'll make sure you don't.
All right.
Take it slow.
Nice and easy.
That's right.
Not too much pressure.
See.
It just takes a gentle touch.
Um, Rebecca's going to be
so thrilled with the table.
It's going to have charm and
beauty that'll grace the room.
I suppose your wanting
to head back.
Your mom must need you.
I think I'll stay and watch
a little while longer.
I'm sure my mother has
everything under control.
Hear you're looking for me,
Hattie.
Yeah.
Uh
I can't get the safe open.
Combination should be with
the operating instructions.
Oh, why didn't I think of that.
These new contraptions,
they can take some getting
used to.
Right.
I can't find the instructions.
I have looked everywhere.
That is a problem.
Well, don't you Mounties have
some kind of code
to open these things?
Well, no.
You're supposed
to memorize the combination.
There has got to be a way
to get into this thing.
I need my cash.
I couldn't even guess where
to find the nearest locksmith.
Or safecracker.
Leave it with me.
Well, do I got a choice?
Nope.
That's odd.
I wonder where they went.
Sarah.
Jenny.
If you're looking
for the kids,
they're off gathering moss
for your pillows.
Oh.
I told them to check
the woods down by the stream.
How long ago was this?
A couple hours ago.
A couple hours?
Yeah.
Well, they know to come back
before it's dark.
They head off on their own
all the time.
I'm going to go look
for them.
I'm going to go to the house
in case they come there.
Okay.
Sam.
Where is he?
Boo!
Stop playing around.
We're supposed
to be getting moss.
Not me.
I'm going prospecting.
Shouldn't we be able to hear
the stream from here?
It's that way.
It's this way.
Excuse me, could I trouble you
for a saddle?
I got it.
- I'm coming with you.
- Fine.
Thank you.
For what it's worth,
I didn't encourage them.
They go off on their own
all the time.
Sarah doesn't.
They're gonna be fine.
You don't know that.
There is no need to worry.
Out here they have a little
more free rein.
I'm sure you remember
what it was like
when you were a kid,
out exploring.
I have good reason
to be concerned, all right?
Over there.
Yeah.
We're just packing up.
Don't want any trouble.
Neither do I.
We're looking for
three youngsters.
Two girls and a younger boy?
Yes, you've seen them?
It's been a couple of hours.
The little fellow
was pestering us,
wanting to prospect.
Sam wanted to pan for gold?
Well, what happened?
Where did they go?
I gave him one of my old pans.
Told him to give it a shot.
Doyle, where'd you send 'em?
I just told 'em to follow
the stream
until he reached the bend.
The boy said he had a shortcut.
They went up through the woods.
Okay. Let's go.
Hold on.
It's gonna be dark soon.
Thank you.
Are you gonna keep
giving our stuff away?
What?
Here we go.
Pete.
It's Pete, isn't it?
What about it?
I'm looking for someone.
Someone with
a particular set of skills
for breaking into a safe.
What are you asking me for?
I ain't done nothing.
Word is you've got the right--
or should I say wrong kind
of friends.
I ain't a criminal so I don't
got criminal friends.
You misunderstand me.
I need help to break
into a safe.
Huh?
Well, if it's a safe cracker
you're after,
you might want to talk
to Harry over there.
He's a legend back in Tucson.
Tucson.
I'm hungry.
Okay.
Sarah, no!
Baneberries are poison.
It's going to be dark soon.
This is all your fault, Sam.
What?
You're the one that sent
us off in the wrong direction
from the stream.
Arguing won't help.
Run!
Hattie!
Found a volunteer
to help you open your safe.
Thank you!
Happy to help, ma'am.
There we go.
Oh Sam, thinking
he knows a shortcut.
It's just like him.
Sarah!
You know, they probably
got turned around
walking in circles.
You're being awfully casual
about this.
They're clearly lost
and terrified.
Okay. Well
Look at this.
They took moss
from this branch.
Right this way.
Okay.
I-I don't know
which way's home.
Hey, we should
just keep moving.
But how are we supposed
to know
where we're going in the dark.
Okay, let's- come on.
Let's go.
Okay.
Peggy, you've looked out that
window for the umpteenth time.
Where are they?
Tom and Rebecca will bring
them soon.
I just wish
there was something more
that we could do.
I'd be out there with him
if it wasn't for this.
Of course you would.
Sarah!
The trail is still clear.
Jenny! Sam!
Rebecca, listen.
Listen, I just want to say
I'm sorry that I didn't ask
if they had permission from you
two before they left.
Thank you.
I'm worried about them too.
What- what is that?
What is that?
What is that?
Jenny!
Jenny, sweetie!
Just wait.
There's small footprints here.
They change direction.
Which way?
Which way?
What is it?
Wolf tracks.
How many of them?
There's two.
Sarah!
Rebecca! Rebecca, wait!
Don't run!
Sarah!
Rebecca!
Slow down, slow down!
Sarah!
Sarah!
They're not down there.
Look!
There's no slide marks.
No clothes on the brush.
Where is my daughter?
I promised myself one thing,
that I would keep her safe.
That nothing and no one could
ever take her away from me.
Who would take Sarah?
Jim's parents.
What?
I just thought if I put
enough distance between us,
that she would be safe.
She's still in danger,
and I just keep failing.
Rebecca, we are going
to find those kids.
Come on.
Is this working?
Shh.
Okay. How long
is this going to take?
I've never done this with
no expectation of a payday.
Let's say
there's two bits in it
for you.
Ma'am, you and me
have different ideas
of what a payday is.
Hope you're not trying
to extort this fine woman
in front of a police officer.
No, sir.
We're just making conversation.
Extortion or no.
I will give you a dollar
if you can open that.
A dollar?
Just for opening the safe?
When did you learn to do that?
When I read the instructions.
You didn't memorize
the combination?
I-I didn't have time.
I was busy.
Oh.
Maybe you could do it now.
Why did you
lock these in the safe?
It was on the counter where
anyone might have seen it,
so I put it in the safest place
I could think of
the safe.
Might I suggest we change
the combination now as well.
No offense.
Some taken.
So, uh
do I still get my dollar?
No.
Okay.
I'm cold.
Well, we could be at home
eating supper right now
if it wasn't for you.
I'm sorry.
Hey, when mom and I were
traveling in the wagon,
you know,
I'd get scared sometimes,
but she said if we stayed calm
and we were brave,
then it'd turned out fine,
okay?
Did it?
Made it here, didn't we?
I'm sorry.
Maybe we should make a fire.
I saw Pa do it once.
Okay.
- Let's do that.
- Okay.
I can't sit here and
do nothing any longer.
I can't ride,
but I can drive a wagon.
- Nash--
- Don't try and stop me.
Nash!
I'm coming with you.
This is how Pa showed me.
Why won't it work?
Here.
All right.
I know you can do it.
You're going
to make us a nice fire.
It's working.
You did it.
Nice.
Okay.
Oh, Constable.
Hattie.
You're not heading out
this late, are you?
I'm expected in Union City.
Thought I'd get a leap on it.
Plus, there's moonlight, so.
Hey. I'm-I'm really sorry
about today.
That's all right, Hattie.
I'm happy to help.
And please tell Olivia that
I said congratulations again,
would you?
Oh, for what?
Oh. I guess
she didn't tell you.
The government selected
a few of her sketches
for their advertising
to attract settlers to
the Northwest.
It's quite
the feather in her cap.
She's
a remarkable young woman.
So creative,
so many ideas.
She's
You must be very proud.
I-I couldn't be prouder.
Night, Hattie.
Goodnight.
- Oh!
- Hey!
Sarah!
I'm scared.
Me too.
I know.
Hey, if we sit closer,
we'll be warmer.
Okay.
Okay. Come on.
It's okay, guys.
What if no one finds us?
Jenny!
Sam!
Jenny!
Sam!
Okay.
The wolves!
Okay.
- Help!
- Get out!
Help!
Go away!
Leave us alone!
Did you hear that?
Help! Help us!
- It's this way, here.
- Go!
Help!
Come here,
come here, come here.
Sarah!
- Mama!
- Sarah!
- Mama!
- Sarah!
Go on, get!
Mama!
Get outta here!
Oh, sweetheart.
Guys, come here.
You're okay.
Come here.
Come here.
It's okay.
You're okay.
You're safe.
You're okay.
You're okay.
There, there.
Whoa, whoa.
What's that?
Is that them?
Look!
Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa.
Mama!
My babies.
Mama!
Papa!
Papa!
Oh, my boy!
Come here.
Come here.
Let me look at you.
Are you okay?
You okay?
You're safe now.
You're safe now.
A little cocoa
to warm you up.
Tastes good.
Good.
You sleep okay?
You're pretty tuckered out.
Yeah.
Mama.
When we were lost,
I was scared,
but I didn't tell
Sam and Jenny.
I told them what you said
when we were in the wilderness
about being brave.
That's kind of you
to be strong for your friends.
Were you scared when
we were on the trail?
I was.
Then you acted brave
for me.
That's my job,
to be brave for both of us.
Thank you, Mama.
Should we put this in, too?
Oh, yeah.
That's a good idea.
Congratulations.
Huh?
I hear people from all over
are going to see your drawings.
That's- that's
really something.
Alexander told you.
Yeah.
I was going to tell
you earlier,
but you seemed really
frustrated about the safe.
That I was.
I'm sorry.
You always have this
place running so smoothly.
I just assumed that you had
the combination memorized.
No.
You're right.
I should have memorized it.
And I know you were
just trying to help.
Olivia.
You do not have to be more
like me.
You are absolutely perfect
the way you are.
Hi.
Hello.
Wow.
It's really coming together.
Um, she's
Oh.
I was just
coming by to make sure
she's okay.
She's resilient, but exhausted.
How are you doing?
I'm all right.
I'm really grateful
they're okay.
Yeah.
Look, there's something
I've been wanting to say.
It's been weighing on me.
I saw the telegram
from Chicago
when you first arrived.
You were right
to leave when you did.
I wasn't poking about,
I just
happened to see it
in your things.
- Who did you tell?
- No one.
I swear.
I figured
if it's got you running,
it's got to be pretty bad
and it's your business.
It's Jim's parents.
They never approved of me,
and that's why they're trying
to take Sarah.
What right do they have?
They don't, but they
have money.
And as my mother-in-law loved
to remind me, money is power.
When you can influence
authorities,
you can take what you want.
That's why you don't trust
the police.
Which is why I don't trust
the police.
And you wanted to get
as far away as possible.
So you bought a boardinghouse,
sight unseen.
I just thought
this far out west,
nobody would find us,
they would certainly give up.
Apparently, they haven't.
You listen to me.
You brought her across the
frontier and you kept her fed,
safe and warm, and you built
a home out of nothing.
Nobody could do more
to protect their child.
Just trying to do
my best for Sarah.
If anyone comes here
looking for you or Sarah,
they're gonna have
to come through me first.