When Calls The Heart (2014) s13e02 Episode Script
Up in Smoke
1
Previously on When Calls the Heart
Does this mean
We're staying.
[LAUGHING]
[BILL] Mr. MacGinty.
What brings you by?
See how this works for you, Avery.
Are you threatening a
law enforcement officer?
I thought we dealt with him.
Sometimes it's the old wounded
lion you've gotta worry about.
- Uh, do you want
- Would you want to
You go first.
Some of us were planning
on going on a hike tomorrow
to check the trail markers.
That'll work.
I brought some stew and
cornbread if we get hungry.
Uh, Mr. Coulter gave me
some extra trail markers.
We've got plenty of time for hikes now.
Is that smoke?
[NATHAN] We need to get
the kids out of there.
Allie's out there.
[LITTLE JACK] Mama?
[ELIZABETH] It's okay.
They'll all be home soon.
[FIRE CRACKLES]
[NATHAN] See any trail markers?
Which way?
They both go to the East Ridge.
Trail marker! Hyah!
[HORSES WHINNY]
[COUGHING]
This smoke's getting worse.
Here.
Use this.
We gotta cover our mouths.
Here.
What if we can't find the way out?
We just gotta keep
following the trail markers.
- [FIRE ROARS]
- Oh!
[ALLIE] It's getting closer.
[OPAL] We've gotta get outta here.
Come on. This way.
[ELIZABETH] Here they
are with the fire pump.
Try to keep the main road clear?
Absolutely, we gotta
leave 'em room to get out.
You stay safe, Leland Coulter.
I will, sweetheart.
I love you, Mike.
I love you, my sweetest Mei.
Wind's kickin' up. We best get goin'.
to the front entrance to the park.
Don't worry about the children.
They know those woods like
the backs of their hands.
So does Mountie Nathan.
Don't be scared, Mrs. Canfield.
Oh.
Thank you, Little Jack.
I'll try.
[FIRE CRACKLES]
[BREATHING HEAVILY]
I'm really scared, Allie.
Hey, hey. We're gonna be okay.
Listen, I promise.
[MEN CALLING]
Hey. You-you hear that?
Here! Here!
[COUGHING] We're here!
We're here!
[COUGHING]
- Girls, are you all right?
- We're fine.
Where's Cooper and Toby?
We split up to cover more ground.
They were marking the North Ridge
between Gibbons Canyon and the creek.
I'm going to get the boys.
- Come on, come on. Come on.
- [HORSE WHINNYING]
Oliver, Bill, get
these girls outta here.
Opal, let's go.
Wait.
Dad, no, I-I'm going with you.
Allie, listen to me.
It's gonna be okay, all right?
Everything will be all right.
Okay?
Oliver, get her back to town right now.
- Yes, sir!
- [COUGHING]
Be careful, Dad.
I love you.
I love you.
Let's go, Allie. Come on.
[COUGHING]
[HORSES WHINNY]
[OLIVER] Hold on.
♪
[CHUCKLES]
Oh!
Oh, thank goodness you're safe.
[ELIZABETH SIGHS IN RELIEF]
Where are the boys, and
your dad and Pastor Canfield?
Cooper and Toby were
up on the North Ridge.
[BILL] They were headed up
towards 'em when we rode out. [COUGHS]
[MINNIE] Thank you.
I'm so glad you girls are safe.
Hey, hey, hey! Where do
you think you're goin'?
Back to help Constable Grant.
Constable Grant can
take care of himself.
I need you to put together a brigade
to extinguish roof fires.
It's only a matter of
time with those embers.
- Go on.
- Yes, sir!
[COUGHING]
Bill.
You okay?
- [EXHALES]
- [ELIZABETH] Bill
Yeah, I guess I just
breathed in too much of that
smoke up in those mountains.
What about a fire break?
Has anyone started one?
Lucas has a small army
digging in Yarrow Pasture.
Good, good.
Nathan and Joseph will
get your boys back.
Mark my word.
[FIRE CRACKLES]
[COUGHING]
[NATHAN] There they are!
Praise the Lord.
I told you. I told you they'd come.
Boys! Come on, hop
on as fast as you can.
Come on, Coop.
Come on, son.
- [HORSES WHINNY]
- Get, come on! Come on!
Let's go!
Whoa, whoa, whoa!
We're trapped.
He's right. The fire's
even worse behind us.
Follow me down this way.
That's right into the heart of the fire.
- Just trust me.
- Hold on. Hold on, Cooper.
Come on, come on.
Everybody keep widening out.
The wider we go, the
less chance the fire's
gonna jump the line.
[COUGHING]
Please tell me you got the kids out.
Just Allie and Opal so far.
It's them! They have the boys.
Oh, thank heavens!
- Well, I'll be.
- Indeed.
Oh!
- Oh, my boy!
- Hi.
Oh, my baby boy.
You can call me that just this once.
[CHUCKLES]
Oh! Thank goodness you're all safe.
Oh, I was so worried.
Mountie Nathan let us out
along Chautauqua Creek.
Which gave us a natural fire break.
This man stays cool in a crisis.
God bless you, Nathan.
I'm just glad we got the boys back safe.
Where's Allie?
Oh, she's fine. She's in with Faith.
And Doctor Carter
would like to check out
the boys as well, if you're ready.
Oh, yes. Yes. Come on. Come on.
[EDIE] Nathan!
[HORSE WHINNIES]
How's the East Ridge holding up?
It's just spot fires right
now, but with this wind
I'm sorry to say, but
your ranch is in danger.
Then I have to save my animals.
All right, I have to
stay here with the town.
But let me find you
some help first, okay?
There's no time. I'll be fine.
Come on. Hyah!
They found them.
All the kids are safe.
Thank God.
No thanks to us.
Lee, I'm sure you did
everything you could.
Sweetheart.
It's gone.
Goldie's park, your playhouse.
All of it.
I'm so sorry.
Well, the children are safe,
and that's all that matters.
You're right.
You're absolutely right.
Gotta worry about the town now.
Nathan.
The wind off that ridge is
starting to whip towards town.
Same thing with the park entrance.
I don't think we have a choice.
Yeah. Mandatory evacuation.
I'll make an announcement on the radio.
Okay.
All right, everybody listen up!
This is a mandatory evacuation
for all of Hope Valley.
Take what you can and
meet at the Visitor Center
to join a caravan now.
Let's go! Immediately. Let's move!
- Elizabeth, we just called evacuation.
- I heard.
- We need to grab the insulin.
- Little Jack's ins
I'll get it. You've gotta go.
Pack a bag.
I'll meet you at the Visitor
Center as soon as I can.
[NATHAN] Okay, people. Come on.
Mandatory evacuation.
We gotta get outta
here as fast as we can.
Can I have your attention?
Thank you all for your hard work,
but we've called a mandatory evacuation.
What?
Take only what you can carry
and meet at the Visitor
Center to join a caravan. Now!
[NATHAN] Lucas.
I think you should know that
Edie headed up to her ranch.
What? When?
About ten minutes ago,
and it's gettin' pretty bad up there.
Thank you, Nathan.
Let's go.
Hiyah!
[EDIE] Come on!
[HORSE WHINNIES]
I know, it's okay.
It's okay. It's okay.
- [EDIE GROANS]
- Edie!
The entire East Ridge is burning.
- It's time to go.
- This gate, it's stuck.
Okay. Hold on.
- [EDIE GROANS]
- Okay, let me
- It won't move.
- Get ready.
[BOTH] One. Two. Three.
[BOTH STRAINING]
Okay, back up. Back up.
Ready?
[EDIE] Oh!
Come on!
Hyah! Hyah! Come on.
Let's get outta here.
I can't. I gotta free my cattle.
[ROSEMARY] Elizabeth!
You made it. Wonderful.
I got my baseball glove!
Of course you did. Good job.
I haven't had a chance
to pack any of our things.
I got your wedding photo, just in case.
Elizabeth
Thank you.
You should go to the infirmary.
Doctor Carter is packing up the insulin
and putting it on ice for you.
Thank you.
In the middle of all this,
you're thinking of us.
And you're thinking of us.
It's what we do.
I will see you in Jameson at
the Crown Hotel, all right?
All right. Let's go. Let's go.
So, how we making out?
Well, uh, we have caravans
ready to go at the North Road,
and by the old derrick.
Everyone is accounted for
except Edie Martell and
Lucas!
Lee.
Thank you, sir.
Oh! Well, that's everyone.
While we were up there,
we saw the fire moving.
Over the ridge.
Away from Hope Valley.
Are you sure about that?
Look!
The wind is shifting in our favor.
It's moving east.
What's the word, Mr. Mayor?
You ready to head out?
Uh
Hold on, fellas. Change of plans.
Here, Joseph, help me up.
All right, everyone, listen up.
The wind is carrying the fire eastward.
So, for now, we're gonna
stand down on the evacuation.
But I want to keep digging that
fire break in Yarrow Pasture,
and everybody stay alert, okay?
That wind could shift
again at any second.
All right, let's look
lively, people, come on.
Go inform the caravans, Constable.
Yes, sir.
[MIKE] Did you say the
fire is moving east?
Yeah, with a vengeance.
But that's towards Benson Hills.
My mother, my sisters.
I'll make an announcement on the radio.
Warning everyone in the valley,
offering Hope Valley as sanctuary.
That's a good idea, sweetheart.
[ROSEMARY] Don't worry.
We have an extra fire pumper.
I could take it to Benson
Hills, maybe it'll help.
Yeah, but you can't do
that by yourself, Michael.
I'll go too.
Oh, sweetheart. You don't have to.
- Yes, I do.
- You're gonna need a third.
[HENRY] Once more into the breach.
Last I heard, Christopher
is headed that direction.
I'd like to go check in on him.
All right. Good. Um
I'll call your sister,
make sure she knows
the fire is headed their way.
Let's go.
Hey, Benson Hills is gonna
need all the help we can get.
You think you and the kid
can hold the fort down?
We got it.
You just watch your back, Constable.
To all those in Benson
Hills who can hear my voice,
you must prepare to evacuate.
The winds have shifted
and your town is now
in the path of the fire.
Please, listen to your local officials.
Stay alert.
Florence, can you get
me the mayor's office
in Benson Hills, please?
Know, dear neighbors,
that we here in Hope Valley
are ready to accept you
with open arms.
We are here for you
in your time of need.
Please, once again.
Listen to your local officials.
Stay alert.
Watch out for your family and neighbors.
And stay safe.
Elizabeth.
I'm heading to Benson Hills to help.
Of course you are.
Be careful, Dad.
I will.
I don't know when I'll be back, but
don't worry.
[SIGHS] Well, that's asking a lot.
[SIGHS] You help Elizabeth
with whatever she needs.
Of course.
And you, kiddo.
You look after your mom.
Yes, sir, Mountie Nathan.
You come back to me, Nathan Grant.
Always.
[LEE] Elizabeth.
We're gonna be taking in
evacuees from Benson Hills.
So, I could really use
your help organizing,
uh, food, shelter.
I'll take care of it. Don't worry.
Okay, great. Um
Rosemary's just about
finished on the radio,
so when she's done, I'm
sure she'll come find you.
- I'll find her.
- Okay, even better.
Thank you so much.
Everyone, please listen up.
The fire evacuees from Benson Hills
will be arriving soon,
so we'll officially be turning
our Visitor Center into
well, exactly that.
Just for different
visitors than we expected.
I'm going to need everyone's help.
- Absolutely.
- Of course.
All right, everyone.
That wind can turn on a dime.
So let's dig like Hope
Valley depends on it.
Because it just might.
[OMINOUS MUSIC]
Minnie.
- Hi.
- [MINNIE] Hi.
I know it's asking a
lot, but these evacuees
are going to need a hot meal.
Which I am more than happy to cook.
Oh, you are incredible.
Thank you.
I'll help you prep, and then
we can figure out reimbursement.
I got my boy back today, Elizabeth.
I don't need anything else.
[ELECTRICAL STATIC]
Oh, no.
The power.
Thank goodness we still
have these old wood stoves.
Yes. Thank goodness.
Um
Oh.
You've got a million things to do.
I'll get Cooper to help.
Thank you.
Of course.
Faith?
I'm sorry to bother you,
but the backup generator
- Is on.
- It is?
I know it's supposed to be, but
[REFRIGERATOR HUMS]
- [ELIZABETH SIGHS IN RELIEF]
- That's right.
I turned it on the minute
the power was interrupted.
Little Jack's medicine
is ready when he needs it.
That's amazing.
Thank you.
Welcome to a Tier One Insulin Clinic.
Elizabeth. Rosemary.
Please put me to work.
You're so sweet, Edie.
You can join our folding party.
Everything's covered in ash.
A little shake helps.
Got it.
Maybe this ash is from my ranch.
I'm sorry. That was very grim.
I think grim is allowed,
given the circumstances.
Looks like we have our first
group of arrivals, ladies.
They're here, everybody. Let's go.
[HEARTFELT MUSIC]
Oh, my goodness, there's so many.
Welcome. I'm, uh, I'm Mayor Coulter.
We have food, we have shelter,
blankets, everything you need.
Please, please. We're
very happy to have you.
All are welcome.
We are blessed to be your sanctuary.
God is our refuge and strength.
A very present help in trouble.
Would you like a blanket?
Thank you.
Maisie.
Thank goodness you're okay.
It's bad, Lee.
The fire is chewing up
absolutely everything.
[TAKES A DEEP BREATH]
I was the last one out.
What about your sisters?
No. Two in Buxton.
The other two with Mother in Jameson.
- Good.
- We have got evacuees all over.
Mayor Hickam
everyone in Hope Valley is here for you.
- Whatever you need.
- Absolutely.
Thank you, dear.
There is something.
Constable Grant is
close behind with a girl.
Name's Gwendolyn.
There they are.
Her father is missing.
The Constable was kind
enough to take her.
Well, I'll check in on her.
Please.
Let me take that for you.
- Thank you.
- [LEE] Come with me.
Welcome home, Constable.
I see you brought a new friend.
Yeah, sure did.
This must be Gwendolyn.
Gwendolyn, this is Mrs. Thornton.
She's the teacher here in Hope Valley.
You're safe now, sweetheart.
I want my dad.
Of course you do.
Mayor Hickam told me all about him.
Hey.
Listen to me.
I'm about to head
back up over that hill,
and I'm gonna do everything in
my power to find your father.
Okay?
I give you my promise as a Mountie.
How about we find you
some place to rest.
We can get you a hot meal.
With biscuits.
Here you go.
Please take a biscuit.
There are tables right
over there in the saloon.
Okay, so, family of four.
You'll be with Linda Rubens.
She has more than
enough room for you all.
If you need anything, anything at all,
just ask for me personally.
And that goes for you too, kids.
Hey, hold on.
I think you actually have something
Sorry, don't mind me.
- Yeah. You did.
- [GIRL GIGGLES]
[LUCAS] That's a funny place
to keep a nickel, sweetheart.
[GIGGLES] Thank you.
You think she has one, too?
[GIRL] Yeah.
- [LUCAS] Should we find out?
- [GIRL] Yeah.
Just right in behind the
Hey, she does, indeed!
[GIGGLES]
Isn't that something?
This might be the worst day
in these kids' lives, and
they can still laugh.
Because they need to.
Do you think it would be
too frivolous to ask Lucas
to put on a show for
all of the children,
once they're set and fed for the night?
I think a show is exactly
what these kids need tonight.
[GIGGLES]
[CHUCKLES]
[LAUGHTER]
[ROSEMARY CHUCKLE]
There you go. Welcome. Take care.
- You're welcome.
- [NED] Here you go, sir.
Oh. Sorry, sir.
It's one can each, not the whole box.
Yeah, I saw the sign.
[NED] No. Sir!
Sir. Sir.
Y-you need to give that back.
- Thank y
- [FLORENCE EXCLAIMS]
Hey!
You mustn't have heard my friend, Ned.
I heard Ned just fine.
[GRUNTS]
[BILL COUGHS]
[COUGHING]
[COUGHING]
Easy.
- Easy.
- [BILL COUGHING]
Sir! Stop right there.
You're under arrest
for disturbing the peace
and attacking an RCMP officer.
Is that so, kid?
You can call me Constable Garrett.
Give me that box.
I ain't asking twice.
You heard the Constable.
Here you go, Mr. Yost.
Much obliged.
[BILL] Arrest this
man, Constable Garrett.
Yes, sir, Judge Avery.
Bill
Are you all right?
Bill, let's get you to the infirmary.
Very good idea.
All right, children.
Come, come!
[ROSEMARY] Have a seat. Come down front.
It's time for the show.
Hurry, hurry!
Everybody get settled.
The show is about to start.
Get ready for magic, children.
[ELIZABETH] Sweetie?
After the show, you'll
come back to my house
with Little Jack and me, okay?
Then how will my dad find me?
I'll just wait here for him.
Okay. Well
I hope you like the show.
[ROSEMARY] Well, you've
drawn quite a crowd.
[EXHALES] Is it strange
that I'm nervous?
On the contrary, it would
be strange if you weren't.
Not once have I strode the
boards and not felt that
tingle of butterflies.
It's what awakens the show woman.
Or showman, as the case may be.
[ELIZABETH AND ROSEMARY CHUCKLE]
Ready?
[LUCAS CLEARS THROAT]
Welcome friends.
I know you're all scared right now.
None of us could've
predicted that we'd all be
gathered here tonight
under these circumstances.
But lucky for us,
we have a governor who is prepared,
at a moment's notice,
not only to lead us,
but also
to dazzle us
with magic.
[CHILDREN GASP]
[EVERYONE OOHS]
Introducing
Governor Bouchard!
[CHEERS AND APPLAUSE]
Ladies and gentlemen.
Children of all ages.
I give you
the world famous
disappearing handkerchief.
[CROWD OOHS]
[CHILDREN CALLING OUT] On the floor!
On the floor!
On the floor? What do you
mean it's on the floor?
You're right. It is on the floor.
[LUCAS] You know what? [CLEARS THROAT]
[LUCAS CLEARS THROAT]
I know
what happened there,
I, uh, I waved my hand,
when I should've snapped my fingers.
Silly me.
[CHILDREN YELLING] On the floor!
Thank you very much.
Have a lovely evening.
What do you mean it's
it can't possibly be
It is it is on the
floor again. Oh my oh, oh!
Okay. Well, uh let's say
we give this one more shot.
Shall we try again?
[LUCAS CLEARS THROAT] Okay.
See if we can really
make this handkerchief
Disappear.
It's poking out.
It's poking out again!
Oh my goodness, it really is.
[LAUGHS] Thank you for catching that.
- [CHUCKLING]
- [LUCAS] That's not right, is it?
Well
[GASPS]
[ELIZABETH LAUGHS]
[CHILDREN CHATTERING]
[APPLAUSE]
[WOMAN] Wonderful!
[LUCAS] And for my next trick,
I will make the world
famous handkerchief
free of you.
Right before your eyes.
Poof!
Oh, my goodness I said poof,
I should have said Kablooey!
[JAUNTY MUSIC PLAYS]
All right.
Have fun with Talia tonight.
I love you, sweetest Lily.
I love you too, Auntie Faith.
[FAITH CHUCKLES]
Have fun.
Be good.
Oh, I hate not being with her.
But with the infirmary full, it's
Faith.
You are a godsend.
And I think that Lily knows
just how important your work is.
We're all so grateful for you tonight.
Well, not everyone.
Oh. How's Bill?
He is resting peacefully,
if grumpily.
In fact, I should
probably get back to him
before he leads a revolt.
What a night.
My goodness, and to think it's
only your second night home.
How are you?
Well, I'm feeling very lucky
that we still have a home.
We're happy to take LJ
tonight so you can stay.
Thank you. Speaking of home,
I think we might have a problem.
Gwendolyn's father
still hasn't turned up
and she won't leave the
saloon until he does.
Oh, the poor dear.
Oh-ho-ho!
[LAUGHS]
I think that's the first time
she's smiled since she got here.
Goldie has that effect on people.
I have an idea.
Hm.
Gwendolyn.
I'd like to introduce
you to Mrs. Coulter.
Goldie's mom.
Hi.
She has a funny laugh.
Hmm, she does.
She does, doesn't she?
Goldie's father and I need
a babysitter for Goldie.
Do you think that's something
you might be able to help us with?
It would mean staying in our home.
But we'd bring your dad straight to you
as soon as he arrives.
I mean, if you need the
help, I guess I could.
Wonderful. Thank you.
[KNOCKING]
Sorry, I couldn't resist.
We had extra popcorn.
Thanks. Uh
Sorry, I missed it.
It was mostly for the kids.
You're a real Mountie now.
I guess.
You guess?
First arrest.
That's big.
Plus, you know, you
kind of saved my life.
I don't know about that, I mean
there was no way I was gonna
let anything happen to you.
And you would've found your
way out on your own anyway.
I'm not so sure about that.
I couldn't even find my way to talking
like a normal person yesterday.
I thought that was just me.
Pretty sure it was both of us.
Why are we so weird?
So weird!
Okay. Um, I should go.
I promised Elizabeth
I wouldn't be too long
since she still needs
help at the Visitor Center.
So.
Allie, wait.
Yeah?
Back when I was riding up
to look for you in the fire,
the only thing I could
think about was that
I didn't get to say what I meant to say
when you first got back.
I really missed you this summer, Allie.
I really missed you too, Oliver.
[CLARENCE] Is that your girlfriend?
No!
I mean, none of your business.
[CLARENCE] Sure seemed
like your girlfriend.
They're back.
[ELIZABETH] Rosemary! Everyone!
They're finally back from Benson Hills.
I'm so glad you're safe.
[ELIZABETH] We waited
up all night for you.
You all look like you've been in a war.
We were.
Did you find my dad?
I did, yeah.
He told me to tell you
he loves you very much
and he's gonna come get
you as soon as he can.
Why not now?
He's in the hospital in Buxton.
Can I see him?
Not right now.
The doctors wanna be
careful with infection,
so there's no visitors
for the next few weeks.
We'll take you to Buxton
as soon as he's ready.
[MAISIE] Bless you, Constable Grant.
Now, give it to me straight.
How's my town?
I'm sorry to report, Mayor Hickam,
but it's bad.
How bad?
The embers overwhelmed the
fire line we were digging.
And every time we got the
building fires under control,
the heat in the embers
would re-ignite it.
Your fire crew, the
volunteers, all of us, we
We did everything we could, but
half the houses are gone,
your main street is
It's destroyed.
Maisie, I'm so sorry.
[NATHAN] The good news is
everyone's accounted for.
There's a few injuries,
but there's no fatalities.
Well, that's a blessing, at least.
[HENRY] The fire's
almost burned itself out.
Pastures just north of town
acted as a natural fire break.
You can't go back.
Not right now.
Go back to what?
Maisie.
You'll rebuild
and we will be right there beside you
every step of the way.
I promise you that.
Thank you, Mayor Coulter.
Of course.
Constable Grant.
Thank you all.
Now I guess I'd better
go break the news.
[CLEARS THROAT] Excuse me.
[ALLIE] Dad!
Allie.
Oh.
- I'm so glad you're back.
- Yeah, me too.
Me too.
Oh.
Good morning.
Good morning.
You didn't actually
Sleep here?
Actually, I did.
Y-you realize we are
standing in a hotel?
I didn't wanna take a room from a family
who may have lost everything.
You do realize
I
I know.
I guess I'm just not quite
ready to face that.
Well, maybe you didn't
lose everything.
One of Uncle Ernie's gold coins.
I held on to it for good
luck but it belongs to you.
This coin was stolen
by the Garrison Gang.
Hanging onto it is a federal crime.
Well, it's a good thing
I know a very good lawyer.
It won't help you much if
I'm the one turning you in.
[CHUCKLES]
I was moved by your show last night.
It was very kind.
And worth more than gold
for all of those kids.
You know, that's not a
replacement for sleep.
It is today.
What a homecoming.
This is home.
Right here.
Do you have any idea
how much I love you?
- Remind me.
- [NATHAN CHUCKLES]
Sometimes I can't sleep
because I'm too happy.
Well, I'm about to make
you so much happier.
Hmm.
Whoa.
When was the last
time you ate something?
I've been a little busy.
Now I have a mound of
paperwork I have to get through.
When you and Lee
announced the evacuation
I went through my whole house
trying to decide what to save.
I only took a few things.
The rest I was prepared to let go.
This whole ordeal
it's just reminded me what
makes Hope Valley home.
It's not the café.
Or the mercantile, or the saloon.
It's the people.
Too happy to sleep, huh?
And three.
And two.
And one.
Very good.
Oh, yeah. Oh.
- Thanks, Molly.
- [MOLLY] Mmm.
You and Faith fixed me right up.
- Ooh.
- Uh
Uh, what are you doing?
I'm thanking you for taking care of me.
Oh, you wanna thank me, lie back down.
No, I'm good, Molly. I
need to get back to work.
Bill.
It has been a long night,
and I am done coddling your ego.
You see that woman?
She hasn't slept yet.
If you ignore her orders
because you're some tough guy,
you're going to be the reason
she can't sleep again tonight.
Okay.
Good morning, Bill.
Let's hear how those
lungs are doing, shall we?
Sure, doc.
Breathe in.
[INHALES AND EXHALES]
One more.
[FAITH] Hmm.
Much better.
Let's continue to hit the nebulizer
once every four hours.
And who knows?
Perhaps we'll be able to send
you home later this afternoon.
Thanks, Doc.
Can I play outside if I change
out of my church clothes, Mama?
Of course you may, sweetheart.
[CHUCKLES]
[ELECTRICAL BUZZ]
When the lights go out,
it inevitably makes you realize
that you take them for granted
most of the time.
Like so much of life, that, of course,
is never guaranteed,
but seems immutable.
Like when I lost Jack,
and it felt like things would
never be the same ever again.
But eventually,
I found my way back to a different
but just as meaningful normal.
And then came Little
Jack's diagnosis last fall.
At first it felt too
big to ever overcome.
But at some point
you have to look up,
take in the new landscape,
and begin to accept that although it has
indeed changed forever,
something beautiful can
still rise from the ashes.
The fire was a far reaching tragedy.
and I don't think any of
us can quite yet comprehend
all that's changed.
The flames cruelly stole from so many,
not only their past,
but the future as well.
We will rebuild.
But first we have to mourn.
Fellas, thank you, uh,
for coming out so late.
Of course. What's on your mind, Lee?
[SIGHS]
I can't stop thinking about
how that fire could've started.
There's a lot of ways
that fire could've started.
[CHUCKLES]
Bill, I-I don't know about that.
I don't know, there was no lightning.
Trains weren't anywhere near that ridge.
There's nothing that could've sparked.
What are you getting at here, Lee?
How does a national park burn
down the night before it opens?
[LEE] Hm?
Do any of you actually
think this is a coincidence?
I assure you, Lee, we're gonna
we're gonna look into this.
Okay.
Good, I'm glad. But
I'm here to tell you you're not
gonna have to look any further
than A.J. MacGinty.
We already know he was the one behind
the vandalism this summer.
And there he was.
Right in the middle of Main Street,
taunting us just hours
before this fire started.
And then when that didn't
quench his fury over losing
his precious grazing rights
Just like that.
Decided to burn it all down.
I, for one, will not rest
until that man is behind bars.
♪
Previously on When Calls the Heart
Does this mean
We're staying.
[LAUGHING]
[BILL] Mr. MacGinty.
What brings you by?
See how this works for you, Avery.
Are you threatening a
law enforcement officer?
I thought we dealt with him.
Sometimes it's the old wounded
lion you've gotta worry about.
- Uh, do you want
- Would you want to
You go first.
Some of us were planning
on going on a hike tomorrow
to check the trail markers.
That'll work.
I brought some stew and
cornbread if we get hungry.
Uh, Mr. Coulter gave me
some extra trail markers.
We've got plenty of time for hikes now.
Is that smoke?
[NATHAN] We need to get
the kids out of there.
Allie's out there.
[LITTLE JACK] Mama?
[ELIZABETH] It's okay.
They'll all be home soon.
[FIRE CRACKLES]
[NATHAN] See any trail markers?
Which way?
They both go to the East Ridge.
Trail marker! Hyah!
[HORSES WHINNY]
[COUGHING]
This smoke's getting worse.
Here.
Use this.
We gotta cover our mouths.
Here.
What if we can't find the way out?
We just gotta keep
following the trail markers.
- [FIRE ROARS]
- Oh!
[ALLIE] It's getting closer.
[OPAL] We've gotta get outta here.
Come on. This way.
[ELIZABETH] Here they
are with the fire pump.
Try to keep the main road clear?
Absolutely, we gotta
leave 'em room to get out.
You stay safe, Leland Coulter.
I will, sweetheart.
I love you, Mike.
I love you, my sweetest Mei.
Wind's kickin' up. We best get goin'.
to the front entrance to the park.
Don't worry about the children.
They know those woods like
the backs of their hands.
So does Mountie Nathan.
Don't be scared, Mrs. Canfield.
Oh.
Thank you, Little Jack.
I'll try.
[FIRE CRACKLES]
[BREATHING HEAVILY]
I'm really scared, Allie.
Hey, hey. We're gonna be okay.
Listen, I promise.
[MEN CALLING]
Hey. You-you hear that?
Here! Here!
[COUGHING] We're here!
We're here!
[COUGHING]
- Girls, are you all right?
- We're fine.
Where's Cooper and Toby?
We split up to cover more ground.
They were marking the North Ridge
between Gibbons Canyon and the creek.
I'm going to get the boys.
- Come on, come on. Come on.
- [HORSE WHINNYING]
Oliver, Bill, get
these girls outta here.
Opal, let's go.
Wait.
Dad, no, I-I'm going with you.
Allie, listen to me.
It's gonna be okay, all right?
Everything will be all right.
Okay?
Oliver, get her back to town right now.
- Yes, sir!
- [COUGHING]
Be careful, Dad.
I love you.
I love you.
Let's go, Allie. Come on.
[COUGHING]
[HORSES WHINNY]
[OLIVER] Hold on.
♪
[CHUCKLES]
Oh!
Oh, thank goodness you're safe.
[ELIZABETH SIGHS IN RELIEF]
Where are the boys, and
your dad and Pastor Canfield?
Cooper and Toby were
up on the North Ridge.
[BILL] They were headed up
towards 'em when we rode out. [COUGHS]
[MINNIE] Thank you.
I'm so glad you girls are safe.
Hey, hey, hey! Where do
you think you're goin'?
Back to help Constable Grant.
Constable Grant can
take care of himself.
I need you to put together a brigade
to extinguish roof fires.
It's only a matter of
time with those embers.
- Go on.
- Yes, sir!
[COUGHING]
Bill.
You okay?
- [EXHALES]
- [ELIZABETH] Bill
Yeah, I guess I just
breathed in too much of that
smoke up in those mountains.
What about a fire break?
Has anyone started one?
Lucas has a small army
digging in Yarrow Pasture.
Good, good.
Nathan and Joseph will
get your boys back.
Mark my word.
[FIRE CRACKLES]
[COUGHING]
[NATHAN] There they are!
Praise the Lord.
I told you. I told you they'd come.
Boys! Come on, hop
on as fast as you can.
Come on, Coop.
Come on, son.
- [HORSES WHINNY]
- Get, come on! Come on!
Let's go!
Whoa, whoa, whoa!
We're trapped.
He's right. The fire's
even worse behind us.
Follow me down this way.
That's right into the heart of the fire.
- Just trust me.
- Hold on. Hold on, Cooper.
Come on, come on.
Everybody keep widening out.
The wider we go, the
less chance the fire's
gonna jump the line.
[COUGHING]
Please tell me you got the kids out.
Just Allie and Opal so far.
It's them! They have the boys.
Oh, thank heavens!
- Well, I'll be.
- Indeed.
Oh!
- Oh, my boy!
- Hi.
Oh, my baby boy.
You can call me that just this once.
[CHUCKLES]
Oh! Thank goodness you're all safe.
Oh, I was so worried.
Mountie Nathan let us out
along Chautauqua Creek.
Which gave us a natural fire break.
This man stays cool in a crisis.
God bless you, Nathan.
I'm just glad we got the boys back safe.
Where's Allie?
Oh, she's fine. She's in with Faith.
And Doctor Carter
would like to check out
the boys as well, if you're ready.
Oh, yes. Yes. Come on. Come on.
[EDIE] Nathan!
[HORSE WHINNIES]
How's the East Ridge holding up?
It's just spot fires right
now, but with this wind
I'm sorry to say, but
your ranch is in danger.
Then I have to save my animals.
All right, I have to
stay here with the town.
But let me find you
some help first, okay?
There's no time. I'll be fine.
Come on. Hyah!
They found them.
All the kids are safe.
Thank God.
No thanks to us.
Lee, I'm sure you did
everything you could.
Sweetheart.
It's gone.
Goldie's park, your playhouse.
All of it.
I'm so sorry.
Well, the children are safe,
and that's all that matters.
You're right.
You're absolutely right.
Gotta worry about the town now.
Nathan.
The wind off that ridge is
starting to whip towards town.
Same thing with the park entrance.
I don't think we have a choice.
Yeah. Mandatory evacuation.
I'll make an announcement on the radio.
Okay.
All right, everybody listen up!
This is a mandatory evacuation
for all of Hope Valley.
Take what you can and
meet at the Visitor Center
to join a caravan now.
Let's go! Immediately. Let's move!
- Elizabeth, we just called evacuation.
- I heard.
- We need to grab the insulin.
- Little Jack's ins
I'll get it. You've gotta go.
Pack a bag.
I'll meet you at the Visitor
Center as soon as I can.
[NATHAN] Okay, people. Come on.
Mandatory evacuation.
We gotta get outta
here as fast as we can.
Can I have your attention?
Thank you all for your hard work,
but we've called a mandatory evacuation.
What?
Take only what you can carry
and meet at the Visitor
Center to join a caravan. Now!
[NATHAN] Lucas.
I think you should know that
Edie headed up to her ranch.
What? When?
About ten minutes ago,
and it's gettin' pretty bad up there.
Thank you, Nathan.
Let's go.
Hiyah!
[EDIE] Come on!
[HORSE WHINNIES]
I know, it's okay.
It's okay. It's okay.
- [EDIE GROANS]
- Edie!
The entire East Ridge is burning.
- It's time to go.
- This gate, it's stuck.
Okay. Hold on.
- [EDIE GROANS]
- Okay, let me
- It won't move.
- Get ready.
[BOTH] One. Two. Three.
[BOTH STRAINING]
Okay, back up. Back up.
Ready?
[EDIE] Oh!
Come on!
Hyah! Hyah! Come on.
Let's get outta here.
I can't. I gotta free my cattle.
[ROSEMARY] Elizabeth!
You made it. Wonderful.
I got my baseball glove!
Of course you did. Good job.
I haven't had a chance
to pack any of our things.
I got your wedding photo, just in case.
Elizabeth
Thank you.
You should go to the infirmary.
Doctor Carter is packing up the insulin
and putting it on ice for you.
Thank you.
In the middle of all this,
you're thinking of us.
And you're thinking of us.
It's what we do.
I will see you in Jameson at
the Crown Hotel, all right?
All right. Let's go. Let's go.
So, how we making out?
Well, uh, we have caravans
ready to go at the North Road,
and by the old derrick.
Everyone is accounted for
except Edie Martell and
Lucas!
Lee.
Thank you, sir.
Oh! Well, that's everyone.
While we were up there,
we saw the fire moving.
Over the ridge.
Away from Hope Valley.
Are you sure about that?
Look!
The wind is shifting in our favor.
It's moving east.
What's the word, Mr. Mayor?
You ready to head out?
Uh
Hold on, fellas. Change of plans.
Here, Joseph, help me up.
All right, everyone, listen up.
The wind is carrying the fire eastward.
So, for now, we're gonna
stand down on the evacuation.
But I want to keep digging that
fire break in Yarrow Pasture,
and everybody stay alert, okay?
That wind could shift
again at any second.
All right, let's look
lively, people, come on.
Go inform the caravans, Constable.
Yes, sir.
[MIKE] Did you say the
fire is moving east?
Yeah, with a vengeance.
But that's towards Benson Hills.
My mother, my sisters.
I'll make an announcement on the radio.
Warning everyone in the valley,
offering Hope Valley as sanctuary.
That's a good idea, sweetheart.
[ROSEMARY] Don't worry.
We have an extra fire pumper.
I could take it to Benson
Hills, maybe it'll help.
Yeah, but you can't do
that by yourself, Michael.
I'll go too.
Oh, sweetheart. You don't have to.
- Yes, I do.
- You're gonna need a third.
[HENRY] Once more into the breach.
Last I heard, Christopher
is headed that direction.
I'd like to go check in on him.
All right. Good. Um
I'll call your sister,
make sure she knows
the fire is headed their way.
Let's go.
Hey, Benson Hills is gonna
need all the help we can get.
You think you and the kid
can hold the fort down?
We got it.
You just watch your back, Constable.
To all those in Benson
Hills who can hear my voice,
you must prepare to evacuate.
The winds have shifted
and your town is now
in the path of the fire.
Please, listen to your local officials.
Stay alert.
Florence, can you get
me the mayor's office
in Benson Hills, please?
Know, dear neighbors,
that we here in Hope Valley
are ready to accept you
with open arms.
We are here for you
in your time of need.
Please, once again.
Listen to your local officials.
Stay alert.
Watch out for your family and neighbors.
And stay safe.
Elizabeth.
I'm heading to Benson Hills to help.
Of course you are.
Be careful, Dad.
I will.
I don't know when I'll be back, but
don't worry.
[SIGHS] Well, that's asking a lot.
[SIGHS] You help Elizabeth
with whatever she needs.
Of course.
And you, kiddo.
You look after your mom.
Yes, sir, Mountie Nathan.
You come back to me, Nathan Grant.
Always.
[LEE] Elizabeth.
We're gonna be taking in
evacuees from Benson Hills.
So, I could really use
your help organizing,
uh, food, shelter.
I'll take care of it. Don't worry.
Okay, great. Um
Rosemary's just about
finished on the radio,
so when she's done, I'm
sure she'll come find you.
- I'll find her.
- Okay, even better.
Thank you so much.
Everyone, please listen up.
The fire evacuees from Benson Hills
will be arriving soon,
so we'll officially be turning
our Visitor Center into
well, exactly that.
Just for different
visitors than we expected.
I'm going to need everyone's help.
- Absolutely.
- Of course.
All right, everyone.
That wind can turn on a dime.
So let's dig like Hope
Valley depends on it.
Because it just might.
[OMINOUS MUSIC]
Minnie.
- Hi.
- [MINNIE] Hi.
I know it's asking a
lot, but these evacuees
are going to need a hot meal.
Which I am more than happy to cook.
Oh, you are incredible.
Thank you.
I'll help you prep, and then
we can figure out reimbursement.
I got my boy back today, Elizabeth.
I don't need anything else.
[ELECTRICAL STATIC]
Oh, no.
The power.
Thank goodness we still
have these old wood stoves.
Yes. Thank goodness.
Um
Oh.
You've got a million things to do.
I'll get Cooper to help.
Thank you.
Of course.
Faith?
I'm sorry to bother you,
but the backup generator
- Is on.
- It is?
I know it's supposed to be, but
[REFRIGERATOR HUMS]
- [ELIZABETH SIGHS IN RELIEF]
- That's right.
I turned it on the minute
the power was interrupted.
Little Jack's medicine
is ready when he needs it.
That's amazing.
Thank you.
Welcome to a Tier One Insulin Clinic.
Elizabeth. Rosemary.
Please put me to work.
You're so sweet, Edie.
You can join our folding party.
Everything's covered in ash.
A little shake helps.
Got it.
Maybe this ash is from my ranch.
I'm sorry. That was very grim.
I think grim is allowed,
given the circumstances.
Looks like we have our first
group of arrivals, ladies.
They're here, everybody. Let's go.
[HEARTFELT MUSIC]
Oh, my goodness, there's so many.
Welcome. I'm, uh, I'm Mayor Coulter.
We have food, we have shelter,
blankets, everything you need.
Please, please. We're
very happy to have you.
All are welcome.
We are blessed to be your sanctuary.
God is our refuge and strength.
A very present help in trouble.
Would you like a blanket?
Thank you.
Maisie.
Thank goodness you're okay.
It's bad, Lee.
The fire is chewing up
absolutely everything.
[TAKES A DEEP BREATH]
I was the last one out.
What about your sisters?
No. Two in Buxton.
The other two with Mother in Jameson.
- Good.
- We have got evacuees all over.
Mayor Hickam
everyone in Hope Valley is here for you.
- Whatever you need.
- Absolutely.
Thank you, dear.
There is something.
Constable Grant is
close behind with a girl.
Name's Gwendolyn.
There they are.
Her father is missing.
The Constable was kind
enough to take her.
Well, I'll check in on her.
Please.
Let me take that for you.
- Thank you.
- [LEE] Come with me.
Welcome home, Constable.
I see you brought a new friend.
Yeah, sure did.
This must be Gwendolyn.
Gwendolyn, this is Mrs. Thornton.
She's the teacher here in Hope Valley.
You're safe now, sweetheart.
I want my dad.
Of course you do.
Mayor Hickam told me all about him.
Hey.
Listen to me.
I'm about to head
back up over that hill,
and I'm gonna do everything in
my power to find your father.
Okay?
I give you my promise as a Mountie.
How about we find you
some place to rest.
We can get you a hot meal.
With biscuits.
Here you go.
Please take a biscuit.
There are tables right
over there in the saloon.
Okay, so, family of four.
You'll be with Linda Rubens.
She has more than
enough room for you all.
If you need anything, anything at all,
just ask for me personally.
And that goes for you too, kids.
Hey, hold on.
I think you actually have something
Sorry, don't mind me.
- Yeah. You did.
- [GIRL GIGGLES]
[LUCAS] That's a funny place
to keep a nickel, sweetheart.
[GIGGLES] Thank you.
You think she has one, too?
[GIRL] Yeah.
- [LUCAS] Should we find out?
- [GIRL] Yeah.
Just right in behind the
Hey, she does, indeed!
[GIGGLES]
Isn't that something?
This might be the worst day
in these kids' lives, and
they can still laugh.
Because they need to.
Do you think it would be
too frivolous to ask Lucas
to put on a show for
all of the children,
once they're set and fed for the night?
I think a show is exactly
what these kids need tonight.
[GIGGLES]
[CHUCKLES]
[LAUGHTER]
[ROSEMARY CHUCKLE]
There you go. Welcome. Take care.
- You're welcome.
- [NED] Here you go, sir.
Oh. Sorry, sir.
It's one can each, not the whole box.
Yeah, I saw the sign.
[NED] No. Sir!
Sir. Sir.
Y-you need to give that back.
- Thank y
- [FLORENCE EXCLAIMS]
Hey!
You mustn't have heard my friend, Ned.
I heard Ned just fine.
[GRUNTS]
[BILL COUGHS]
[COUGHING]
[COUGHING]
Easy.
- Easy.
- [BILL COUGHING]
Sir! Stop right there.
You're under arrest
for disturbing the peace
and attacking an RCMP officer.
Is that so, kid?
You can call me Constable Garrett.
Give me that box.
I ain't asking twice.
You heard the Constable.
Here you go, Mr. Yost.
Much obliged.
[BILL] Arrest this
man, Constable Garrett.
Yes, sir, Judge Avery.
Bill
Are you all right?
Bill, let's get you to the infirmary.
Very good idea.
All right, children.
Come, come!
[ROSEMARY] Have a seat. Come down front.
It's time for the show.
Hurry, hurry!
Everybody get settled.
The show is about to start.
Get ready for magic, children.
[ELIZABETH] Sweetie?
After the show, you'll
come back to my house
with Little Jack and me, okay?
Then how will my dad find me?
I'll just wait here for him.
Okay. Well
I hope you like the show.
[ROSEMARY] Well, you've
drawn quite a crowd.
[EXHALES] Is it strange
that I'm nervous?
On the contrary, it would
be strange if you weren't.
Not once have I strode the
boards and not felt that
tingle of butterflies.
It's what awakens the show woman.
Or showman, as the case may be.
[ELIZABETH AND ROSEMARY CHUCKLE]
Ready?
[LUCAS CLEARS THROAT]
Welcome friends.
I know you're all scared right now.
None of us could've
predicted that we'd all be
gathered here tonight
under these circumstances.
But lucky for us,
we have a governor who is prepared,
at a moment's notice,
not only to lead us,
but also
to dazzle us
with magic.
[CHILDREN GASP]
[EVERYONE OOHS]
Introducing
Governor Bouchard!
[CHEERS AND APPLAUSE]
Ladies and gentlemen.
Children of all ages.
I give you
the world famous
disappearing handkerchief.
[CROWD OOHS]
[CHILDREN CALLING OUT] On the floor!
On the floor!
On the floor? What do you
mean it's on the floor?
You're right. It is on the floor.
[LUCAS] You know what? [CLEARS THROAT]
[LUCAS CLEARS THROAT]
I know
what happened there,
I, uh, I waved my hand,
when I should've snapped my fingers.
Silly me.
[CHILDREN YELLING] On the floor!
Thank you very much.
Have a lovely evening.
What do you mean it's
it can't possibly be
It is it is on the
floor again. Oh my oh, oh!
Okay. Well, uh let's say
we give this one more shot.
Shall we try again?
[LUCAS CLEARS THROAT] Okay.
See if we can really
make this handkerchief
Disappear.
It's poking out.
It's poking out again!
Oh my goodness, it really is.
[LAUGHS] Thank you for catching that.
- [CHUCKLING]
- [LUCAS] That's not right, is it?
Well
[GASPS]
[ELIZABETH LAUGHS]
[CHILDREN CHATTERING]
[APPLAUSE]
[WOMAN] Wonderful!
[LUCAS] And for my next trick,
I will make the world
famous handkerchief
free of you.
Right before your eyes.
Poof!
Oh, my goodness I said poof,
I should have said Kablooey!
[JAUNTY MUSIC PLAYS]
All right.
Have fun with Talia tonight.
I love you, sweetest Lily.
I love you too, Auntie Faith.
[FAITH CHUCKLES]
Have fun.
Be good.
Oh, I hate not being with her.
But with the infirmary full, it's
Faith.
You are a godsend.
And I think that Lily knows
just how important your work is.
We're all so grateful for you tonight.
Well, not everyone.
Oh. How's Bill?
He is resting peacefully,
if grumpily.
In fact, I should
probably get back to him
before he leads a revolt.
What a night.
My goodness, and to think it's
only your second night home.
How are you?
Well, I'm feeling very lucky
that we still have a home.
We're happy to take LJ
tonight so you can stay.
Thank you. Speaking of home,
I think we might have a problem.
Gwendolyn's father
still hasn't turned up
and she won't leave the
saloon until he does.
Oh, the poor dear.
Oh-ho-ho!
[LAUGHS]
I think that's the first time
she's smiled since she got here.
Goldie has that effect on people.
I have an idea.
Hm.
Gwendolyn.
I'd like to introduce
you to Mrs. Coulter.
Goldie's mom.
Hi.
She has a funny laugh.
Hmm, she does.
She does, doesn't she?
Goldie's father and I need
a babysitter for Goldie.
Do you think that's something
you might be able to help us with?
It would mean staying in our home.
But we'd bring your dad straight to you
as soon as he arrives.
I mean, if you need the
help, I guess I could.
Wonderful. Thank you.
[KNOCKING]
Sorry, I couldn't resist.
We had extra popcorn.
Thanks. Uh
Sorry, I missed it.
It was mostly for the kids.
You're a real Mountie now.
I guess.
You guess?
First arrest.
That's big.
Plus, you know, you
kind of saved my life.
I don't know about that, I mean
there was no way I was gonna
let anything happen to you.
And you would've found your
way out on your own anyway.
I'm not so sure about that.
I couldn't even find my way to talking
like a normal person yesterday.
I thought that was just me.
Pretty sure it was both of us.
Why are we so weird?
So weird!
Okay. Um, I should go.
I promised Elizabeth
I wouldn't be too long
since she still needs
help at the Visitor Center.
So.
Allie, wait.
Yeah?
Back when I was riding up
to look for you in the fire,
the only thing I could
think about was that
I didn't get to say what I meant to say
when you first got back.
I really missed you this summer, Allie.
I really missed you too, Oliver.
[CLARENCE] Is that your girlfriend?
No!
I mean, none of your business.
[CLARENCE] Sure seemed
like your girlfriend.
They're back.
[ELIZABETH] Rosemary! Everyone!
They're finally back from Benson Hills.
I'm so glad you're safe.
[ELIZABETH] We waited
up all night for you.
You all look like you've been in a war.
We were.
Did you find my dad?
I did, yeah.
He told me to tell you
he loves you very much
and he's gonna come get
you as soon as he can.
Why not now?
He's in the hospital in Buxton.
Can I see him?
Not right now.
The doctors wanna be
careful with infection,
so there's no visitors
for the next few weeks.
We'll take you to Buxton
as soon as he's ready.
[MAISIE] Bless you, Constable Grant.
Now, give it to me straight.
How's my town?
I'm sorry to report, Mayor Hickam,
but it's bad.
How bad?
The embers overwhelmed the
fire line we were digging.
And every time we got the
building fires under control,
the heat in the embers
would re-ignite it.
Your fire crew, the
volunteers, all of us, we
We did everything we could, but
half the houses are gone,
your main street is
It's destroyed.
Maisie, I'm so sorry.
[NATHAN] The good news is
everyone's accounted for.
There's a few injuries,
but there's no fatalities.
Well, that's a blessing, at least.
[HENRY] The fire's
almost burned itself out.
Pastures just north of town
acted as a natural fire break.
You can't go back.
Not right now.
Go back to what?
Maisie.
You'll rebuild
and we will be right there beside you
every step of the way.
I promise you that.
Thank you, Mayor Coulter.
Of course.
Constable Grant.
Thank you all.
Now I guess I'd better
go break the news.
[CLEARS THROAT] Excuse me.
[ALLIE] Dad!
Allie.
Oh.
- I'm so glad you're back.
- Yeah, me too.
Me too.
Oh.
Good morning.
Good morning.
You didn't actually
Sleep here?
Actually, I did.
Y-you realize we are
standing in a hotel?
I didn't wanna take a room from a family
who may have lost everything.
You do realize
I
I know.
I guess I'm just not quite
ready to face that.
Well, maybe you didn't
lose everything.
One of Uncle Ernie's gold coins.
I held on to it for good
luck but it belongs to you.
This coin was stolen
by the Garrison Gang.
Hanging onto it is a federal crime.
Well, it's a good thing
I know a very good lawyer.
It won't help you much if
I'm the one turning you in.
[CHUCKLES]
I was moved by your show last night.
It was very kind.
And worth more than gold
for all of those kids.
You know, that's not a
replacement for sleep.
It is today.
What a homecoming.
This is home.
Right here.
Do you have any idea
how much I love you?
- Remind me.
- [NATHAN CHUCKLES]
Sometimes I can't sleep
because I'm too happy.
Well, I'm about to make
you so much happier.
Hmm.
Whoa.
When was the last
time you ate something?
I've been a little busy.
Now I have a mound of
paperwork I have to get through.
When you and Lee
announced the evacuation
I went through my whole house
trying to decide what to save.
I only took a few things.
The rest I was prepared to let go.
This whole ordeal
it's just reminded me what
makes Hope Valley home.
It's not the café.
Or the mercantile, or the saloon.
It's the people.
Too happy to sleep, huh?
And three.
And two.
And one.
Very good.
Oh, yeah. Oh.
- Thanks, Molly.
- [MOLLY] Mmm.
You and Faith fixed me right up.
- Ooh.
- Uh
Uh, what are you doing?
I'm thanking you for taking care of me.
Oh, you wanna thank me, lie back down.
No, I'm good, Molly. I
need to get back to work.
Bill.
It has been a long night,
and I am done coddling your ego.
You see that woman?
She hasn't slept yet.
If you ignore her orders
because you're some tough guy,
you're going to be the reason
she can't sleep again tonight.
Okay.
Good morning, Bill.
Let's hear how those
lungs are doing, shall we?
Sure, doc.
Breathe in.
[INHALES AND EXHALES]
One more.
[FAITH] Hmm.
Much better.
Let's continue to hit the nebulizer
once every four hours.
And who knows?
Perhaps we'll be able to send
you home later this afternoon.
Thanks, Doc.
Can I play outside if I change
out of my church clothes, Mama?
Of course you may, sweetheart.
[CHUCKLES]
[ELECTRICAL BUZZ]
When the lights go out,
it inevitably makes you realize
that you take them for granted
most of the time.
Like so much of life, that, of course,
is never guaranteed,
but seems immutable.
Like when I lost Jack,
and it felt like things would
never be the same ever again.
But eventually,
I found my way back to a different
but just as meaningful normal.
And then came Little
Jack's diagnosis last fall.
At first it felt too
big to ever overcome.
But at some point
you have to look up,
take in the new landscape,
and begin to accept that although it has
indeed changed forever,
something beautiful can
still rise from the ashes.
The fire was a far reaching tragedy.
and I don't think any of
us can quite yet comprehend
all that's changed.
The flames cruelly stole from so many,
not only their past,
but the future as well.
We will rebuild.
But first we have to mourn.
Fellas, thank you, uh,
for coming out so late.
Of course. What's on your mind, Lee?
[SIGHS]
I can't stop thinking about
how that fire could've started.
There's a lot of ways
that fire could've started.
[CHUCKLES]
Bill, I-I don't know about that.
I don't know, there was no lightning.
Trains weren't anywhere near that ridge.
There's nothing that could've sparked.
What are you getting at here, Lee?
How does a national park burn
down the night before it opens?
[LEE] Hm?
Do any of you actually
think this is a coincidence?
I assure you, Lee, we're gonna
we're gonna look into this.
Okay.
Good, I'm glad. But
I'm here to tell you you're not
gonna have to look any further
than A.J. MacGinty.
We already know he was the one behind
the vandalism this summer.
And there he was.
Right in the middle of Main Street,
taunting us just hours
before this fire started.
And then when that didn't
quench his fury over losing
his precious grazing rights
Just like that.
Decided to burn it all down.
I, for one, will not rest
until that man is behind bars.
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