When Calls The Heart (2014) s08e01 Episode Script

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Previously on When Calls the Heart
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 enroll
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 haven'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.
- Mmm-hmm.
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?
Mmm-hmm.
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?
- Mmm-hmm.
- 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.
Mmm-hmm.
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.
What? 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.
- Mmm-hmm.
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]
Elizabeth?
It's Robert, I couldn't stop him!
Helen Bouchard, Lucas's mother.
Her bark is much worse than her bite.
So she doesn't bite.
You are undisciplined, of course.
Elizabeth, you are a wonderful writer.
You just stand your ground.
I assume you and the constable
are vying for Ms. Thornton's hand.
I think it's time that I settle down.