When Calls The Heart (2014) s13e04 Episode Script
Until Proven Guilty
1
Previously on When Calls the Heart
How are those insurance claims coming?
I am hosting a legal clinic
at the schoolhouse tomorrow night.
I would love to come.
[LELAND] That's MacGinty.
What are we still doing here?
Let's go arrest the guy.
We'll know if it's
arson in a day or two.
I'm right about this one.
We stopped to have some stew for lunch
with just a small cooking fire.
If we were responsible for
Starting the fire.
[ELIZABETH] Boys, why don't
you tell Constable Grant
what you told your parents and me?
Here you go, fellas.
[BOTH] Thank you.
When we went out to set trail markers,
Toby and I decided to make a fire.
Uh
We wanted to heat up some
stew, but then we put it out.
[COOPER] I doused it with
water, buried the coals.
From what Cooper told me,
they did everything right.
[NATHAN] Where exactly
did you light this fire?
Do you remember?
Up the north side, just past Bellrock.
Uh, we could take you there.
[BILL] No. It's okay, we know Bellrock.
As soon as the fire site is safe,
we'll head up to inspect.
Did either of you
actually see this fire start?
No.
We didn't notice anything until
we were almost down North Ridge.
That's when we smelled smoke.
And just like that,
we were surrounded by fire.
I promise, I thought it was out.
We must've missed a step.
We're so sorry.
It's all right.
You both did great in there.
I'm so proud of you boys
for telling the truth.
I wish we never made that fire.
So, we still don't know
what caused the fire.
And if it was the boys?
Well, they're minors,
so this will go on their record.
They may have some
community service, but
they won't serve any jail time.
I do have to warn you
that if Cooper and Toby
are found responsible,
your family could be liable for
all property loss and damage.
And that's half the town.
We can't possibly pay for that.
What do we do?
Well, you can certainly
fight it in court.
So, my advice
is to get the best lawyer you can.
The sooner the better.
♪
Edie, I'm so sorry.
I got
I got stuck at this ridiculous dinner,
and by the time I ran
over to the meeting,
everyone had left.
Well, once people realized
the Governor wasn't joining,
as I had promised,
no one saw a reason to stay.
I really am sorry.
It was an important
last-minute meeting for my campaign.
You know what? [SIGHS]
In my work in Capital City,
I spend a lot of time
around politicians.
And they always complained
about the same thing.
The compromises,
the tough choices, the games.
But deep down,
in their core,
they loved it.
Edie, I can assure
[EDIE] I thought maybe
you were different.
That you wanted to change the rules.
I guess I was wrong.
Now, if you'll excuse me,
my clients expect my full attention.
Not compromises.
[DOOR OPENS AND SHUTS]
Whoa! New saddle.
Newton is gonna love it.
Actually, this is for Oliver's
official service horse.
We get him in on Monday.
I thought he didn't get
a horse until he's 18.
Well, after Sunday, he'll be 18.
Sunday?!
Oh, my goodness.
I have so much to do.
Uh
Bye, Dad!
Oh! Sorry, Judge Avery.
Where's she off to in such a hurry?
I think I might have just
released the hounds on someone.
It's Oliver's birthday this weekend.
Well, at least someone
will be enjoying themselves.
Yeah, huh I know.
I really hate this part of the job.
Well, we still have
MacGinty we can look into.
We bring him in for questioning.
All right, I'll get him in today.
Anything so we don't
have to charge those boys.
- Here you go.
- [DOOR OPENS]
Oh! Well, I had wondered where
you two scampered off
to after breakfast.
Yep. Just wanna show you
what we've been working on.
I thought Goldie could
use it for her dolls.
- Mm-hmm.
- This is fantastic!
- And I made this for myself.
- [ROSEMARY] Oh!
- Goodness.
- Arr!
Oh! Oh, oh, oh. All right now, just
- Arr!
- Oh, gosh. Ahh.
Well, I can tell the
craftsmanship is quite good.
Can I walk Goldie to daycare again?
Gwen, of course.
Thank you. That's very helpful.
Gwen's gonna walk you
to daycare, all right?
Off you go.
[LEE] Hm.
Bye-bye!
- Arr! [GROWLS PLAYFULLY]
- Oh, oh
- [ROSEMARY LAUGHS]
- That's enough.
It was good for me to get
back to making something again.
Which
- got me thinking.
- Hmm.
You know how last night at the meeting,
a lot of people were complaining about
the construction companies
jacking their prices
to profit off Benson
Hills and their tragedy.
- Yes, it's terrible.
- It-it's reprehensible.
So, what if we expand
Coulter Lumber into
Coulter Construction?
A one-stop shop for the
Benson Hills rebuild.
What do you think?
Well, Lee, I
I think it's wonderful.
[RUPERT] My mom says it was arson.
[GWENDOLYN] I heard it
was Old Man MacGinty.
That's why Mayor Coulter went after him.
Focus on your reading, please.
What does arson mean?
[RUPERT] Someone did this to us.
A fire like that doesn't just happen.
[BELL CLANGS]
I know how difficult
this is for you all.
Though it may be tempting,
until we have all of the answers,
we shouldn't be sharing
unfounded rumors.
Now, let's turn our
attention to science, please.
[NATHAN] We have a witness that saw you
entering the park with a can of fuel
- the day of the fire.
- Oh, yeah? Who?
We're asking the questions.
Your history with the park
makes you a person of interest.
Now, you can choose to withhold
information or not cooperate.
But that didn't serve you
very well last time, did it?
Look, A.J.
we know you lost your ranch in the fire.
We don't wanna drag this
out any more than we have to.
But if it was you entering
the park with a can of fuel
on the day of the fire
[NATHAN] What do you expect us to think?
It wasn't fuel, it was a cat.
Excuse me?
I was burying my cat.
So, the
the can was a cat?
I buried the cat in the can
to protect it from wildlife
so he could rest in peace, all right?
[NATHAN SCOFFS]
Do you expect us to
His name was Mr. Mittens.
He was a Maine Coon and
the best mouser I ever had.
Well, I'm inclined to believe you.
Because I don't know why anybody
would make up a story like that.
But it still puts you in the forest
the day of the fire.
And you could have set
that fire after the
burial.
Fine.
Ask the barkeep at Shivering Timbers.
- Hold on. Shivering
- Shivering Timbers.
In Benson Hills.
I was there all afternoon.
Toasting the memory of Mittens?
Mr. Mittens.
[NED] And there you
are, 15 cents change.
Thank you, Denise.
Oh. Good afternoon, Minnie.
Good afternoon, Ned.
- Florence.
- [FLORENCE] Minnie.
How are the jam sales going?
- Oh
- Pretty good, I suppose.
More folks are buying
provisions since the fire.
- Mmm. And they do love the jam.
- They do.
Oh. That's wonderful.
Would you be able to sell more
if I brought in a double batch
this week and the next few weeks?
We wouldn't be able to
to-to pay you up front.
But of course, um you'll keep
all the-the proceeds of what we sell.
All right, I'll bring some more jars.
- Very good.
- Minnie, are you all right?
Yes. Yes, of course.
Uh see you both tomorrow.
- Cheerio.
- Good day.
All right.
- Hmm.
- Hmm.
Oh. Back already?
Yeah.
Found the barkeep.
He's been living in
Buxton since the fire.
So did A.J.'s story check out?
Seems so.
MacGinty talked the poor guy's ear off
about Mittens all afternoon.
I think you mean Mr. Mittens.
Yeah, well, without another lead,
that just leaves
I know.
We keep looking.
[ELIZABETH] Hi.
[NATHAN] Hi.
[ELIZABETH] Oh, no.
[NATHAN GROANS]
[ELIZABETH] Bad day?
Started bad and then it got worse.
We cleared MacGinty.
- So, Cooper and Toby?
- Yeah.
It's looking like it more and more.
Oh, those poor boys.
And their families.
Well, is there anything
we can do to protect them?
I can't withhold our strongest lead
from my report, but
I can redact their names
because they're minors.
- [NATHAN] It's not much
- But it's something.
Yeah.
Have I told you lately
how impeccable I think you are?
Not lately.
Hey there, you two.
You seem awful chipper.
I'm planning a surprise party.
- Oliver turns 18 on Sunday.
- [ELIZABETH GASPS]
And it'll be his first birthday party.
- Ever?
- Ever!
And hear me out
I'm thinking circus.
[ALLIE] Okay
Maybe a circus is a bit overboard.
Well, what do you
think Oliver would want?
Probably something smaller.
More personal.
Sounds about right.
I don't know, I just
I really want it to be special.
Allie, I think whatever you
do, it's going to be special.
Do you think you could both help?
[BOTH LAUGH]
[BOTH] Yes.
[LAUGHS] Oh!
[ALLIE] You're the best.
Maisie
Those aren't the clothes
we put out for donation.
Well, I made some executive decisions.
You know, I must say, Mei.
You and Michael are two peas in a pod.
Neither one of you has
much fashion sense, hm.
Oh
I'm all for donating for a good cause.
But she's even taking the matching hats
we got on our honeymoon.
And your blue suit.
You wore this at our wedding.
She's never liked me in blue.
But Mike.
You're not gonna say anything?
I found with Maisie,
it's best to just
pick your battles.
[CHUCKLES] Well, in
order for that to work,
you actually have to pick some battles.
Enjoy.
Hi, Allie. The usual?
Not today.
I just came by to give you this.
Ooh.
[ALLIE] It's a surprise
party for Oliver.
Thanks anyway, but I can't come.
Why, are you working?
Maybe the Yosts can cover your shift.
I don't think I should go.
But everyone's gonna be there.
It was me and Cooper.
We lit a fire in the woods
when you and Opal were off and
Obviously, that must've
been what started the fire.
Oh, Toby.
We told the Constable,
so everybody's gonna know soon enough.
So, I don't think you
want us at your party.
Hey, so I talked to everyone,
and they're all on
board for the expansion.
What? What is it?
I read the most recent
RCMP report about the fire.
A.J. MacGinty was in the
woods on the day of the fire.
I knew it!
He did not start it.
He didn't?
He was burying his cat, one Mr. Mittens.
He was back in Benson
Hills and accounted for
by the time the fire started.
[BLOWS RASPBERRY] Well
Back to square one.
Still have no idea who started the fire.
Well
There is one more thing in the report.
Mm-hmm?
The only lead now is two
kids from Hope Valley.
An accidental fire
that got out of control.
The kids who went hiking.
Yes.
You're not gonna publish
that, though, right?
No, I will not.
But I'm sure the Benson
Hills Beetle will.
[NATHAN] Have you seen this?
[ELIZABETH] Don't want to.
Can you do me a favor?
There's something missing
from this shepherd's pie,
and I don't know what it is.
Basil.
I already put some in.
- Hmm.
- Pepper, maybe.
- Elizabeth.
- I know.
I know.
If you had heard the children
whispering in class today,
everyone's just looking
for someone to blame.
Once they figure out
it was those boys
You just find a way to
stop the speculation.
Well, maybe if people
heard it directly from you,
then you could answer their questions.
Call a meeting.
At least for the people here in town.
I think gossip is always
worse than the truth.
That is a great idea.
Hmm.
Paprika.
Paprika!
Baby, I just heard from
Nathan and Elizabeth.
They're calling a town meeting
about the fire investigation.
Are they gonna talk about Cooper?
I don't know.
But we should go.
I need to focus on what I can control.
Baby, what's what's all this?
I called that defense
lawyer Bill recommended.
And he's not cheap.
What about Edie? Can't she help us?
No, she's one of the
victims of the fire, too.
So, it's a conflict of interest,
and we need the best.
I know it's hard.
But what Cooper did was an accident.
We're gonna be all right.
I have faith.
How can we pay for Angela's tuition
and a good lawyer for Cooper?
Joseph, you can put all
your trust in God's hands.
But right now,
I need to use the hands God gave me.
I can do both.
Put me to work.
Thank you all for being
here on such short notice.
Now, we know that the fire investigation
is a topic of great interest.
I'm sure many of you
have read the article
in the Benson Hills Beetle.
So, we're here today
to give you the facts
of the investigation,
quell any rumors, and
answer any questions
that you may have.
Is it true that you
questioned A.J. MacGinty?
[CROWD GASPS]
Why hasn't he been arrested?
- [MAN] Yeah!
- [WOMAN] Yeah, why?
[CROWD MURMURS]
A.J. MacGinty had a verified
alibi during the fire.
He's no longer a suspect.
But we are still looking
The Beetle says two
kids from Hope Valley
started the fire. Is that true?
- [WOMAN] What?
- [CROWD MURMURS ANGRILY]
Calm down, everyone. Calm down.
It's true that there was a group of kids
hiking in the woods at the time,
and they lit a small camping fire.
But it is still under investigation.
There's no proof yet
that that is what caused
the wildfire.
But that is what you suspect.
Under investigation does not
mean arrested or convicted.
Is it true that your daughter
was one of those hikers?
[CROWD MUMBLING]
[GASPS FROM CROWD]
All right, let's just remember
that the people of Hope Valley
took us in during our time of need.
Now, what we need right
now is a little trust.
[WOMAN] Right.
We wanna believe that you
are telling us all you know
and not putting your kids
and your jobs ahead of closing this out.
You all get to sleep in your own beds.
It's easy to forget that
some of us have nothing.
[NATHAN] Mayor Hickam
we are working as quickly as we can,
but not quicker.
Well, it sure sounds like
you're keeping secrets.
[WOMAN] It sure does!
[WOMAN] We want answers!
[WOMAN] We need to know what's going on!
[CROWD MURMURS]
I know how hard it is
waiting for answers.
You all have lost so
much, and everyone is just
looking for "why".
But what if
it does turn out
that all of this
happened because some kids
lit a campfire?
What if your suffering
isn't caused by anyone
trying to hide the truth
from you or hurt you?
What if it really was
just a terrible accident?
As much as you're hurting,
finding blame today
isn't going to bring back your homes
or restore your businesses.
When you all showed up in Hope Valley
with the few things you could carry,
we became a community.
And that's the only way we're
going to get through this.
I just feel so helpless, Nathan.
[NATHAN SIGHS] I know.
I mean, if it was our
kids, what would you do?
I would make sure they
felt loved and supported
No matter the outcome.
Well, then that's exactly
what we're gonna do
for Cooper and Toby.
Cooper!
Cooper! Cooper Canfield!
What do you think you're doing?
I don't wanna burden you anymore.
I read that, and it's nonsense.
I heard you and Dad last night.
I know I'm ruining everyone's lives.
It's better if I go.
You listen to me.
You have never been and
will never be a burden.
You and Dad have so much to worry about.
With Angela, with the church.
I'm supposed to be the easy one.
If Angela has to leave school
because of my mistake
I won't be able to live with myself.
Cooper.
Please hear this.
You've brought us light and joy
since the day you were born.
And this accident, this mistake
it changes nothing.
You are known.
And you are loved.
Okay?
After all the business
I've done at your bank,
this is what you pull?
Forget the loan.
I'll do it on my own.
There you go.
I got no ranch, no insurance,
and no loan.
I'm ruined.
You got your wish.
So, after we check on the cupcakes
and pick up the balloons,
we'll be all set to decorate.
Hi Maxine, Rupert.
Um, maybe this whole party is a mistake.
What?
It's not too late to cancel it.
Why would you say that?
Well, I thought it would be good
to try and have fun together.
Mm-hmm.
But I invited the
kids from Benson Hills,
and none of them are coming.
Allie. Listen.
Everyone heals at their own pace.
And you are doing something
beautiful for a friend.
[ELIZABETH] Oh.
There's the birthday boy now.
Do you mind if I
Of course.
- Thanks.
- [ELIZABETH CHUCKLES]
[ALLIE] Oliver!
Wait up.
Hey, Allie. Where you headed?
Oh, just doing errands.
Um, how is everything today?
I mean, after that town meeting.
About the same.
Rupert's mother
wouldn't even look at me.
People want answers. It'll take time.
I know who it was.
Toby told me yesterday.
Then why did you defend yourself
at the meeting last night?
You let everyone think it could be you.
It's like Mrs. Thornton said.
It shouldn't matter who it was.
It was an accident.
[SIGHS] I taught them to
skip stones this summer.
Now it feels like it'll
never be like that again.
Hey, wanna meet later?
Maybe go for a ride.
Uh, yeah. O-okay. Sure.
Meet at the stables?
Actually, meet at the café.
3:00.
I, uh, gotta bring
something to Mrs. Canfield.
Okay. Yeah, sure.
So, it it's a date.
Well, it's not a date, but a plan.
It's a plan.
I'll see you later.
Can't wait.
Mikey, I am trying to breathe some life
back into this so-called
garden of yours.
What is it?
Well, Maisie
You remember how you taught
me not to overcrowd the bulbs,
or else they won't bloom?
Yes, and it doesn't look like
you've been taking that advice.
Well
Uh, what I'm trying to say is
we'll all flourish if
we have our own space
that we respect.
This is our house,
and Mei and I are very
happy to have you here
as long as you need.
But
Well
You're not the mayor here.
So, what are the terms?
I'm going to wear blue.
Powder.
- Royal.
- Oh
Navy.
- Periwinkle.
- Oh, periwinkle.
All of them. [CLEARS THROAT]
All of them.
All right.
And?
And
uh, Mei and I would like you
to join us at a birthday party.
A birthday party?
These are your terms, Michael.
Our young Mountie is turning 18,
and everyone is invited.
Oh, I highly doubt that
some young man is gonna miss
an old lady mayor.
You're exactly who we need right now.
I saw you at that meeting.
People follow you, and they always have.
If you show a little
community spirit right now,
you'll inspire everyone else.
Just think about it.
Uh, only if you want to.
[MIKE] Mei, I did it!
Am I, uh, am I interrupting?
Not at all, my friend.
Good.
Didn't see you at the
town meeting last night.
Wasn't sure if you'd heard
that MacGinty had been cleared.
I did hear that.
Rosie told me about Cooper
and Toby and the campfire.
And I'm so sorry for those boys.
That is a
terrible weight to have to carry.
Mm-hmm.
How about you?
How you holding up?
[SIGHS]
- If I'm being honest
- Mm-hmm.
I don't know right now how
we're gonna get through this.
Yeah.
Aw, Joseph.
It is so hard to sit in the unknown.
I think that's why I was in
such a rush to blame MacGinty.
I needed to hold someone responsible
for everything that I'd lost.
You are not alone in that.
Yeah.
Guess I'm no better than
anybody else at that meeting.
Demanding names,
needing someone to blame.
I wouldn't go that far.
- Come on now.
- No, no, no.
You're willing to
forgive Cooper and Toby.
Maybe you can find some
forgiveness for Mr. MacGinty.
He didn't start the fire.
I was
wrong about that.
That's as far as I'm willing to go.
You know, Lee.
Mercy means the most
when it's hardest to give.
I hear you have an exciting
announcement to make.
- Hmm?
- Yes, I do.
I am officially seeking my
second term as your Governor,
and my re-election
campaign begins today.
Well, you heard it
here first, listeners,
on the Valley Voice Radio Hour .
[APPLAUSE SILENCES]
But now tell us,
why would people give you another term?
I will continue to think broadly,
and locally,
for all the people in the territory.
We will be helping the
people of Benson Hills
rebuild their community.
That is a top priority.
In fact, I promise that the rebuild
of Benson Hills will be
completed within one year.
[ROSEMARY] One year? Governor
The territory famously
carries a deficit.
How can you make a promise like that
without money to do it?
[LUCAS] You're right.
We do need revenue.
Does that mean raising taxes?
That is
one way for us to secure
the necessary funds, yes.
[LUCAS] Look.
I can tell people what they wanna hear
about not raising taxes,
and then do exactly
that when I'm in office.
But I'm not going to lie to you.
I am going to do everything in my power
to bring our community
back onto its feet.
[UPBEAT MUSIC]
[CHUCKLES]
Allie!
Everything looks incredible.
You pulled it off in record time.
Thanks for all your help.
Aww.
Well, Oliver will be here soon.
There's no one here from Benson Hills.
I know you did your best, kiddo.
But it looks like somebody showed up.
[ELIZABETH GASPS]
Maisie. You made it.
Thank you for coming.
Thanks for the nudge.
We so appreciate you
coming, Mayor Hickam.
Oh, my gosh.
Look!
Oh!
Oh, my goodness.
I am so happy you're here.
You were right. This is
our community now too.
Oh.
[HORSES WHINNY]
Hi, Allie. You look really nice.
Ready to go?
Actually, there's something
I wanna show you first.
Come with me.
[CROWD YELLS] Surprise!
Happy birthday, Oliver.
You did all this?
Well, I know you never
got to have a party, so
Something for every birthday you missed.
It's sort of like 18 birthdays in one.
What do you think?
I think this is the best thing ever!
[CROWD LAUGHS]
Thank you.
Well, were you surprised?
More like shocked and amazed.
Glad to hear it.
- Let's get this party started.
- Yes!
[CROWD CHEERS]
[FIDDLE DANCE MUSIC PLAYS]
Cornhole?
Where's Cooper? He's the master.
Where is he?
And Toby?
I invited them, but
I guess they decided not to come.
You know.
Yeah.
This is all incredible, but
I promise I'll be right back.
[WATER SPLASHES]
[COOPER] Remember what Oliver said.
Loosen your wrist a little
more and then fling it.
It's not just the wrist, you
also gotta snap the elbow.
[COOPER] Oliver, what
are you doing here?
Yeah, isn't your birthday party now?
It is, but you guys weren't there.
Trust me, that's how you want it.
Yeah. We set the fire,
and you're a Mountie.
You shouldn't be hanging out with us.
You didn't do anything on purpose.
You're not criminals.
Anyway, the whole point
of a birthday party
is being with your friends, so
if you're not going, I'm not going.
[INAUDIBLE WHISPER]
Okay.
But we have one condition.
[ALLIE] He's not back yet.
Gather round, everyone.
I just wanna say something really quick.
[MUSIC STOPS]
Thank you all for coming to
my first ever birthday party.
Before I came to Hope Valley,
I didn't really have friends, but
now I do.
And I feel like the luckiest guy.
Because friends are
always there for you.
I'm glad I was able to
convince my two pals,
Toby and Cooper, to join me here today.
They have something they
wanna say to all of us.
Our cooking fire sparked the wildfire.
[CROWD REACTS]
It was a horrible accident,
and we're both really sorry.
So, so sorry.
[MAISIE] Well.
The first time I convinced
my parents to let me
babysit all of my siblings,
baby Mikey went missing.
[MAISIE] Missing!
First rule of babysitting is
don't lose the baby, right?
[CROWD CHUCKLES]
[MAISIE] Oh, I panicked.
Called in the town Mountie,
started a search party.
And do you know where we found him?
Asleep in the cupboard.
[EVERYONE CHUCKLES]
[MAISIE] That's our Mikey.
That's right, even an old mayor like me
has made plenty of mistakes.
I'm pretty sure everyone here has.
I could keep you all
here most of the night
talking about all my mistakes, but
this is a party!
Let's get back to having fun!
[APPLAUSE]
♪
Well done.
[MAISIE] Constable.
Happy birthday.
- Thank you, Mayor Hickam.
- Mm-hmm.
Isn't that your tie?
I left the blue tie for you, Michael.
Even if it does wash you out.
[LAUGHS]
- Well, it's a start.
- Yeah.
Good luck.
Elizabeth.
We heard about your beautiful speech
at the town meeting.
Thank you for inspiring all this.
I just said the truth.
Cooper is an incredible kid.
He's the inspiration.
And he deserves everyone's support.
Well, just knowing we have that support
- is enough to see us through.
- Mm.
Oh, my goodness!
[ELIZABETH] All right!
That was the best party I've ever had.
Oliver, it's the only
party you've ever had.
I, um
I didn't get a chance
to give this to you.
You didn't have to get me anything.
This collection made me
fall in love with poetry.
Thank you.
I got something for you, too.
You're not supposed to
get other people gifts
on your birthday.
It's actually from your birthday.
I didn't get to give
it to you last year.
I hope now's okay.
You kept it all this time?
Go ahead.
Oliver.
It's a wolf.
'Cause, well you love nature.
And you're so
Brave.
It's really beautiful.
Thank you.
Here, you have to
[TENDER MUSIC]
Allie really did a
great job on that party.
Yep. It's a special group of kids.
I tend to think that
all kids are special.
That's because of you.
You know that, right?
Those kids being generous today
and showing up for Toby
and Cooper, that's
That's because of you, Elizabeth.
You inspire them.
I'd say it was more of a team effort.
Well, I'm proud to be on your team,
Elizabeth Thornton.
Disaster has a way of breaking
things down beyond recognition,
shattering the world around us.
You look around and you think your life
will never be whole again.
But when you accept a little help,
you can start to put
the pieces back together.
[LEE] There we go.
Got it?
[ELIZABETH] You may be surprised
to find what you end up with.
A.J.
I've come to apologize.
I never should've accused
you of starting that fire,
and I definitely
Well, I shouldn't have lost my temper.
So, I am here today to
humbly ask you for a favor.
Would you be willing to
let me launch my construction company
by building you a cabin here?
I don't need your charity.
Well, that's good news, because
this wouldn't be charity.
I would be using the cabin as
a model for prospective clients.
I guess that could work.
Good.
There is one more thing, Lee.
Right. Yes, of course.
Uh, the most important
thing, as a matter of fact.
[ROSEMARY] May we suggest the name
Dr. Socks?
[KITTEN MEOWS]
Oh, my
[ELIZABETH] Because loss
always comes with a hidden gift.
And when we lean on our community,
there are greater riches to be found.
♪
♪
Previously on When Calls the Heart
How are those insurance claims coming?
I am hosting a legal clinic
at the schoolhouse tomorrow night.
I would love to come.
[LELAND] That's MacGinty.
What are we still doing here?
Let's go arrest the guy.
We'll know if it's
arson in a day or two.
I'm right about this one.
We stopped to have some stew for lunch
with just a small cooking fire.
If we were responsible for
Starting the fire.
[ELIZABETH] Boys, why don't
you tell Constable Grant
what you told your parents and me?
Here you go, fellas.
[BOTH] Thank you.
When we went out to set trail markers,
Toby and I decided to make a fire.
Uh
We wanted to heat up some
stew, but then we put it out.
[COOPER] I doused it with
water, buried the coals.
From what Cooper told me,
they did everything right.
[NATHAN] Where exactly
did you light this fire?
Do you remember?
Up the north side, just past Bellrock.
Uh, we could take you there.
[BILL] No. It's okay, we know Bellrock.
As soon as the fire site is safe,
we'll head up to inspect.
Did either of you
actually see this fire start?
No.
We didn't notice anything until
we were almost down North Ridge.
That's when we smelled smoke.
And just like that,
we were surrounded by fire.
I promise, I thought it was out.
We must've missed a step.
We're so sorry.
It's all right.
You both did great in there.
I'm so proud of you boys
for telling the truth.
I wish we never made that fire.
So, we still don't know
what caused the fire.
And if it was the boys?
Well, they're minors,
so this will go on their record.
They may have some
community service, but
they won't serve any jail time.
I do have to warn you
that if Cooper and Toby
are found responsible,
your family could be liable for
all property loss and damage.
And that's half the town.
We can't possibly pay for that.
What do we do?
Well, you can certainly
fight it in court.
So, my advice
is to get the best lawyer you can.
The sooner the better.
♪
Edie, I'm so sorry.
I got
I got stuck at this ridiculous dinner,
and by the time I ran
over to the meeting,
everyone had left.
Well, once people realized
the Governor wasn't joining,
as I had promised,
no one saw a reason to stay.
I really am sorry.
It was an important
last-minute meeting for my campaign.
You know what? [SIGHS]
In my work in Capital City,
I spend a lot of time
around politicians.
And they always complained
about the same thing.
The compromises,
the tough choices, the games.
But deep down,
in their core,
they loved it.
Edie, I can assure
[EDIE] I thought maybe
you were different.
That you wanted to change the rules.
I guess I was wrong.
Now, if you'll excuse me,
my clients expect my full attention.
Not compromises.
[DOOR OPENS AND SHUTS]
Whoa! New saddle.
Newton is gonna love it.
Actually, this is for Oliver's
official service horse.
We get him in on Monday.
I thought he didn't get
a horse until he's 18.
Well, after Sunday, he'll be 18.
Sunday?!
Oh, my goodness.
I have so much to do.
Uh
Bye, Dad!
Oh! Sorry, Judge Avery.
Where's she off to in such a hurry?
I think I might have just
released the hounds on someone.
It's Oliver's birthday this weekend.
Well, at least someone
will be enjoying themselves.
Yeah, huh I know.
I really hate this part of the job.
Well, we still have
MacGinty we can look into.
We bring him in for questioning.
All right, I'll get him in today.
Anything so we don't
have to charge those boys.
- Here you go.
- [DOOR OPENS]
Oh! Well, I had wondered where
you two scampered off
to after breakfast.
Yep. Just wanna show you
what we've been working on.
I thought Goldie could
use it for her dolls.
- Mm-hmm.
- This is fantastic!
- And I made this for myself.
- [ROSEMARY] Oh!
- Goodness.
- Arr!
Oh! Oh, oh, oh. All right now, just
- Arr!
- Oh, gosh. Ahh.
Well, I can tell the
craftsmanship is quite good.
Can I walk Goldie to daycare again?
Gwen, of course.
Thank you. That's very helpful.
Gwen's gonna walk you
to daycare, all right?
Off you go.
[LEE] Hm.
Bye-bye!
- Arr! [GROWLS PLAYFULLY]
- Oh, oh
- [ROSEMARY LAUGHS]
- That's enough.
It was good for me to get
back to making something again.
Which
- got me thinking.
- Hmm.
You know how last night at the meeting,
a lot of people were complaining about
the construction companies
jacking their prices
to profit off Benson
Hills and their tragedy.
- Yes, it's terrible.
- It-it's reprehensible.
So, what if we expand
Coulter Lumber into
Coulter Construction?
A one-stop shop for the
Benson Hills rebuild.
What do you think?
Well, Lee, I
I think it's wonderful.
[RUPERT] My mom says it was arson.
[GWENDOLYN] I heard it
was Old Man MacGinty.
That's why Mayor Coulter went after him.
Focus on your reading, please.
What does arson mean?
[RUPERT] Someone did this to us.
A fire like that doesn't just happen.
[BELL CLANGS]
I know how difficult
this is for you all.
Though it may be tempting,
until we have all of the answers,
we shouldn't be sharing
unfounded rumors.
Now, let's turn our
attention to science, please.
[NATHAN] We have a witness that saw you
entering the park with a can of fuel
- the day of the fire.
- Oh, yeah? Who?
We're asking the questions.
Your history with the park
makes you a person of interest.
Now, you can choose to withhold
information or not cooperate.
But that didn't serve you
very well last time, did it?
Look, A.J.
we know you lost your ranch in the fire.
We don't wanna drag this
out any more than we have to.
But if it was you entering
the park with a can of fuel
on the day of the fire
[NATHAN] What do you expect us to think?
It wasn't fuel, it was a cat.
Excuse me?
I was burying my cat.
So, the
the can was a cat?
I buried the cat in the can
to protect it from wildlife
so he could rest in peace, all right?
[NATHAN SCOFFS]
Do you expect us to
His name was Mr. Mittens.
He was a Maine Coon and
the best mouser I ever had.
Well, I'm inclined to believe you.
Because I don't know why anybody
would make up a story like that.
But it still puts you in the forest
the day of the fire.
And you could have set
that fire after the
burial.
Fine.
Ask the barkeep at Shivering Timbers.
- Hold on. Shivering
- Shivering Timbers.
In Benson Hills.
I was there all afternoon.
Toasting the memory of Mittens?
Mr. Mittens.
[NED] And there you
are, 15 cents change.
Thank you, Denise.
Oh. Good afternoon, Minnie.
Good afternoon, Ned.
- Florence.
- [FLORENCE] Minnie.
How are the jam sales going?
- Oh
- Pretty good, I suppose.
More folks are buying
provisions since the fire.
- Mmm. And they do love the jam.
- They do.
Oh. That's wonderful.
Would you be able to sell more
if I brought in a double batch
this week and the next few weeks?
We wouldn't be able to
to-to pay you up front.
But of course, um you'll keep
all the-the proceeds of what we sell.
All right, I'll bring some more jars.
- Very good.
- Minnie, are you all right?
Yes. Yes, of course.
Uh see you both tomorrow.
- Cheerio.
- Good day.
All right.
- Hmm.
- Hmm.
Oh. Back already?
Yeah.
Found the barkeep.
He's been living in
Buxton since the fire.
So did A.J.'s story check out?
Seems so.
MacGinty talked the poor guy's ear off
about Mittens all afternoon.
I think you mean Mr. Mittens.
Yeah, well, without another lead,
that just leaves
I know.
We keep looking.
[ELIZABETH] Hi.
[NATHAN] Hi.
[ELIZABETH] Oh, no.
[NATHAN GROANS]
[ELIZABETH] Bad day?
Started bad and then it got worse.
We cleared MacGinty.
- So, Cooper and Toby?
- Yeah.
It's looking like it more and more.
Oh, those poor boys.
And their families.
Well, is there anything
we can do to protect them?
I can't withhold our strongest lead
from my report, but
I can redact their names
because they're minors.
- [NATHAN] It's not much
- But it's something.
Yeah.
Have I told you lately
how impeccable I think you are?
Not lately.
Hey there, you two.
You seem awful chipper.
I'm planning a surprise party.
- Oliver turns 18 on Sunday.
- [ELIZABETH GASPS]
And it'll be his first birthday party.
- Ever?
- Ever!
And hear me out
I'm thinking circus.
[ALLIE] Okay
Maybe a circus is a bit overboard.
Well, what do you
think Oliver would want?
Probably something smaller.
More personal.
Sounds about right.
I don't know, I just
I really want it to be special.
Allie, I think whatever you
do, it's going to be special.
Do you think you could both help?
[BOTH LAUGH]
[BOTH] Yes.
[LAUGHS] Oh!
[ALLIE] You're the best.
Maisie
Those aren't the clothes
we put out for donation.
Well, I made some executive decisions.
You know, I must say, Mei.
You and Michael are two peas in a pod.
Neither one of you has
much fashion sense, hm.
Oh
I'm all for donating for a good cause.
But she's even taking the matching hats
we got on our honeymoon.
And your blue suit.
You wore this at our wedding.
She's never liked me in blue.
But Mike.
You're not gonna say anything?
I found with Maisie,
it's best to just
pick your battles.
[CHUCKLES] Well, in
order for that to work,
you actually have to pick some battles.
Enjoy.
Hi, Allie. The usual?
Not today.
I just came by to give you this.
Ooh.
[ALLIE] It's a surprise
party for Oliver.
Thanks anyway, but I can't come.
Why, are you working?
Maybe the Yosts can cover your shift.
I don't think I should go.
But everyone's gonna be there.
It was me and Cooper.
We lit a fire in the woods
when you and Opal were off and
Obviously, that must've
been what started the fire.
Oh, Toby.
We told the Constable,
so everybody's gonna know soon enough.
So, I don't think you
want us at your party.
Hey, so I talked to everyone,
and they're all on
board for the expansion.
What? What is it?
I read the most recent
RCMP report about the fire.
A.J. MacGinty was in the
woods on the day of the fire.
I knew it!
He did not start it.
He didn't?
He was burying his cat, one Mr. Mittens.
He was back in Benson
Hills and accounted for
by the time the fire started.
[BLOWS RASPBERRY] Well
Back to square one.
Still have no idea who started the fire.
Well
There is one more thing in the report.
Mm-hmm?
The only lead now is two
kids from Hope Valley.
An accidental fire
that got out of control.
The kids who went hiking.
Yes.
You're not gonna publish
that, though, right?
No, I will not.
But I'm sure the Benson
Hills Beetle will.
[NATHAN] Have you seen this?
[ELIZABETH] Don't want to.
Can you do me a favor?
There's something missing
from this shepherd's pie,
and I don't know what it is.
Basil.
I already put some in.
- Hmm.
- Pepper, maybe.
- Elizabeth.
- I know.
I know.
If you had heard the children
whispering in class today,
everyone's just looking
for someone to blame.
Once they figure out
it was those boys
You just find a way to
stop the speculation.
Well, maybe if people
heard it directly from you,
then you could answer their questions.
Call a meeting.
At least for the people here in town.
I think gossip is always
worse than the truth.
That is a great idea.
Hmm.
Paprika.
Paprika!
Baby, I just heard from
Nathan and Elizabeth.
They're calling a town meeting
about the fire investigation.
Are they gonna talk about Cooper?
I don't know.
But we should go.
I need to focus on what I can control.
Baby, what's what's all this?
I called that defense
lawyer Bill recommended.
And he's not cheap.
What about Edie? Can't she help us?
No, she's one of the
victims of the fire, too.
So, it's a conflict of interest,
and we need the best.
I know it's hard.
But what Cooper did was an accident.
We're gonna be all right.
I have faith.
How can we pay for Angela's tuition
and a good lawyer for Cooper?
Joseph, you can put all
your trust in God's hands.
But right now,
I need to use the hands God gave me.
I can do both.
Put me to work.
Thank you all for being
here on such short notice.
Now, we know that the fire investigation
is a topic of great interest.
I'm sure many of you
have read the article
in the Benson Hills Beetle.
So, we're here today
to give you the facts
of the investigation,
quell any rumors, and
answer any questions
that you may have.
Is it true that you
questioned A.J. MacGinty?
[CROWD GASPS]
Why hasn't he been arrested?
- [MAN] Yeah!
- [WOMAN] Yeah, why?
[CROWD MURMURS]
A.J. MacGinty had a verified
alibi during the fire.
He's no longer a suspect.
But we are still looking
The Beetle says two
kids from Hope Valley
started the fire. Is that true?
- [WOMAN] What?
- [CROWD MURMURS ANGRILY]
Calm down, everyone. Calm down.
It's true that there was a group of kids
hiking in the woods at the time,
and they lit a small camping fire.
But it is still under investigation.
There's no proof yet
that that is what caused
the wildfire.
But that is what you suspect.
Under investigation does not
mean arrested or convicted.
Is it true that your daughter
was one of those hikers?
[CROWD MUMBLING]
[GASPS FROM CROWD]
All right, let's just remember
that the people of Hope Valley
took us in during our time of need.
Now, what we need right
now is a little trust.
[WOMAN] Right.
We wanna believe that you
are telling us all you know
and not putting your kids
and your jobs ahead of closing this out.
You all get to sleep in your own beds.
It's easy to forget that
some of us have nothing.
[NATHAN] Mayor Hickam
we are working as quickly as we can,
but not quicker.
Well, it sure sounds like
you're keeping secrets.
[WOMAN] It sure does!
[WOMAN] We want answers!
[WOMAN] We need to know what's going on!
[CROWD MURMURS]
I know how hard it is
waiting for answers.
You all have lost so
much, and everyone is just
looking for "why".
But what if
it does turn out
that all of this
happened because some kids
lit a campfire?
What if your suffering
isn't caused by anyone
trying to hide the truth
from you or hurt you?
What if it really was
just a terrible accident?
As much as you're hurting,
finding blame today
isn't going to bring back your homes
or restore your businesses.
When you all showed up in Hope Valley
with the few things you could carry,
we became a community.
And that's the only way we're
going to get through this.
I just feel so helpless, Nathan.
[NATHAN SIGHS] I know.
I mean, if it was our
kids, what would you do?
I would make sure they
felt loved and supported
No matter the outcome.
Well, then that's exactly
what we're gonna do
for Cooper and Toby.
Cooper!
Cooper! Cooper Canfield!
What do you think you're doing?
I don't wanna burden you anymore.
I read that, and it's nonsense.
I heard you and Dad last night.
I know I'm ruining everyone's lives.
It's better if I go.
You listen to me.
You have never been and
will never be a burden.
You and Dad have so much to worry about.
With Angela, with the church.
I'm supposed to be the easy one.
If Angela has to leave school
because of my mistake
I won't be able to live with myself.
Cooper.
Please hear this.
You've brought us light and joy
since the day you were born.
And this accident, this mistake
it changes nothing.
You are known.
And you are loved.
Okay?
After all the business
I've done at your bank,
this is what you pull?
Forget the loan.
I'll do it on my own.
There you go.
I got no ranch, no insurance,
and no loan.
I'm ruined.
You got your wish.
So, after we check on the cupcakes
and pick up the balloons,
we'll be all set to decorate.
Hi Maxine, Rupert.
Um, maybe this whole party is a mistake.
What?
It's not too late to cancel it.
Why would you say that?
Well, I thought it would be good
to try and have fun together.
Mm-hmm.
But I invited the
kids from Benson Hills,
and none of them are coming.
Allie. Listen.
Everyone heals at their own pace.
And you are doing something
beautiful for a friend.
[ELIZABETH] Oh.
There's the birthday boy now.
Do you mind if I
Of course.
- Thanks.
- [ELIZABETH CHUCKLES]
[ALLIE] Oliver!
Wait up.
Hey, Allie. Where you headed?
Oh, just doing errands.
Um, how is everything today?
I mean, after that town meeting.
About the same.
Rupert's mother
wouldn't even look at me.
People want answers. It'll take time.
I know who it was.
Toby told me yesterday.
Then why did you defend yourself
at the meeting last night?
You let everyone think it could be you.
It's like Mrs. Thornton said.
It shouldn't matter who it was.
It was an accident.
[SIGHS] I taught them to
skip stones this summer.
Now it feels like it'll
never be like that again.
Hey, wanna meet later?
Maybe go for a ride.
Uh, yeah. O-okay. Sure.
Meet at the stables?
Actually, meet at the café.
3:00.
I, uh, gotta bring
something to Mrs. Canfield.
Okay. Yeah, sure.
So, it it's a date.
Well, it's not a date, but a plan.
It's a plan.
I'll see you later.
Can't wait.
Mikey, I am trying to breathe some life
back into this so-called
garden of yours.
What is it?
Well, Maisie
You remember how you taught
me not to overcrowd the bulbs,
or else they won't bloom?
Yes, and it doesn't look like
you've been taking that advice.
Well
Uh, what I'm trying to say is
we'll all flourish if
we have our own space
that we respect.
This is our house,
and Mei and I are very
happy to have you here
as long as you need.
But
Well
You're not the mayor here.
So, what are the terms?
I'm going to wear blue.
Powder.
- Royal.
- Oh
Navy.
- Periwinkle.
- Oh, periwinkle.
All of them. [CLEARS THROAT]
All of them.
All right.
And?
And
uh, Mei and I would like you
to join us at a birthday party.
A birthday party?
These are your terms, Michael.
Our young Mountie is turning 18,
and everyone is invited.
Oh, I highly doubt that
some young man is gonna miss
an old lady mayor.
You're exactly who we need right now.
I saw you at that meeting.
People follow you, and they always have.
If you show a little
community spirit right now,
you'll inspire everyone else.
Just think about it.
Uh, only if you want to.
[MIKE] Mei, I did it!
Am I, uh, am I interrupting?
Not at all, my friend.
Good.
Didn't see you at the
town meeting last night.
Wasn't sure if you'd heard
that MacGinty had been cleared.
I did hear that.
Rosie told me about Cooper
and Toby and the campfire.
And I'm so sorry for those boys.
That is a
terrible weight to have to carry.
Mm-hmm.
How about you?
How you holding up?
[SIGHS]
- If I'm being honest
- Mm-hmm.
I don't know right now how
we're gonna get through this.
Yeah.
Aw, Joseph.
It is so hard to sit in the unknown.
I think that's why I was in
such a rush to blame MacGinty.
I needed to hold someone responsible
for everything that I'd lost.
You are not alone in that.
Yeah.
Guess I'm no better than
anybody else at that meeting.
Demanding names,
needing someone to blame.
I wouldn't go that far.
- Come on now.
- No, no, no.
You're willing to
forgive Cooper and Toby.
Maybe you can find some
forgiveness for Mr. MacGinty.
He didn't start the fire.
I was
wrong about that.
That's as far as I'm willing to go.
You know, Lee.
Mercy means the most
when it's hardest to give.
I hear you have an exciting
announcement to make.
- Hmm?
- Yes, I do.
I am officially seeking my
second term as your Governor,
and my re-election
campaign begins today.
Well, you heard it
here first, listeners,
on the Valley Voice Radio Hour .
[APPLAUSE SILENCES]
But now tell us,
why would people give you another term?
I will continue to think broadly,
and locally,
for all the people in the territory.
We will be helping the
people of Benson Hills
rebuild their community.
That is a top priority.
In fact, I promise that the rebuild
of Benson Hills will be
completed within one year.
[ROSEMARY] One year? Governor
The territory famously
carries a deficit.
How can you make a promise like that
without money to do it?
[LUCAS] You're right.
We do need revenue.
Does that mean raising taxes?
That is
one way for us to secure
the necessary funds, yes.
[LUCAS] Look.
I can tell people what they wanna hear
about not raising taxes,
and then do exactly
that when I'm in office.
But I'm not going to lie to you.
I am going to do everything in my power
to bring our community
back onto its feet.
[UPBEAT MUSIC]
[CHUCKLES]
Allie!
Everything looks incredible.
You pulled it off in record time.
Thanks for all your help.
Aww.
Well, Oliver will be here soon.
There's no one here from Benson Hills.
I know you did your best, kiddo.
But it looks like somebody showed up.
[ELIZABETH GASPS]
Maisie. You made it.
Thank you for coming.
Thanks for the nudge.
We so appreciate you
coming, Mayor Hickam.
Oh, my gosh.
Look!
Oh!
Oh, my goodness.
I am so happy you're here.
You were right. This is
our community now too.
Oh.
[HORSES WHINNY]
Hi, Allie. You look really nice.
Ready to go?
Actually, there's something
I wanna show you first.
Come with me.
[CROWD YELLS] Surprise!
Happy birthday, Oliver.
You did all this?
Well, I know you never
got to have a party, so
Something for every birthday you missed.
It's sort of like 18 birthdays in one.
What do you think?
I think this is the best thing ever!
[CROWD LAUGHS]
Thank you.
Well, were you surprised?
More like shocked and amazed.
Glad to hear it.
- Let's get this party started.
- Yes!
[CROWD CHEERS]
[FIDDLE DANCE MUSIC PLAYS]
Cornhole?
Where's Cooper? He's the master.
Where is he?
And Toby?
I invited them, but
I guess they decided not to come.
You know.
Yeah.
This is all incredible, but
I promise I'll be right back.
[WATER SPLASHES]
[COOPER] Remember what Oliver said.
Loosen your wrist a little
more and then fling it.
It's not just the wrist, you
also gotta snap the elbow.
[COOPER] Oliver, what
are you doing here?
Yeah, isn't your birthday party now?
It is, but you guys weren't there.
Trust me, that's how you want it.
Yeah. We set the fire,
and you're a Mountie.
You shouldn't be hanging out with us.
You didn't do anything on purpose.
You're not criminals.
Anyway, the whole point
of a birthday party
is being with your friends, so
if you're not going, I'm not going.
[INAUDIBLE WHISPER]
Okay.
But we have one condition.
[ALLIE] He's not back yet.
Gather round, everyone.
I just wanna say something really quick.
[MUSIC STOPS]
Thank you all for coming to
my first ever birthday party.
Before I came to Hope Valley,
I didn't really have friends, but
now I do.
And I feel like the luckiest guy.
Because friends are
always there for you.
I'm glad I was able to
convince my two pals,
Toby and Cooper, to join me here today.
They have something they
wanna say to all of us.
Our cooking fire sparked the wildfire.
[CROWD REACTS]
It was a horrible accident,
and we're both really sorry.
So, so sorry.
[MAISIE] Well.
The first time I convinced
my parents to let me
babysit all of my siblings,
baby Mikey went missing.
[MAISIE] Missing!
First rule of babysitting is
don't lose the baby, right?
[CROWD CHUCKLES]
[MAISIE] Oh, I panicked.
Called in the town Mountie,
started a search party.
And do you know where we found him?
Asleep in the cupboard.
[EVERYONE CHUCKLES]
[MAISIE] That's our Mikey.
That's right, even an old mayor like me
has made plenty of mistakes.
I'm pretty sure everyone here has.
I could keep you all
here most of the night
talking about all my mistakes, but
this is a party!
Let's get back to having fun!
[APPLAUSE]
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Well done.
[MAISIE] Constable.
Happy birthday.
- Thank you, Mayor Hickam.
- Mm-hmm.
Isn't that your tie?
I left the blue tie for you, Michael.
Even if it does wash you out.
[LAUGHS]
- Well, it's a start.
- Yeah.
Good luck.
Elizabeth.
We heard about your beautiful speech
at the town meeting.
Thank you for inspiring all this.
I just said the truth.
Cooper is an incredible kid.
He's the inspiration.
And he deserves everyone's support.
Well, just knowing we have that support
- is enough to see us through.
- Mm.
Oh, my goodness!
[ELIZABETH] All right!
That was the best party I've ever had.
Oliver, it's the only
party you've ever had.
I, um
I didn't get a chance
to give this to you.
You didn't have to get me anything.
This collection made me
fall in love with poetry.
Thank you.
I got something for you, too.
You're not supposed to
get other people gifts
on your birthday.
It's actually from your birthday.
I didn't get to give
it to you last year.
I hope now's okay.
You kept it all this time?
Go ahead.
Oliver.
It's a wolf.
'Cause, well you love nature.
And you're so
Brave.
It's really beautiful.
Thank you.
Here, you have to
[TENDER MUSIC]
Allie really did a
great job on that party.
Yep. It's a special group of kids.
I tend to think that
all kids are special.
That's because of you.
You know that, right?
Those kids being generous today
and showing up for Toby
and Cooper, that's
That's because of you, Elizabeth.
You inspire them.
I'd say it was more of a team effort.
Well, I'm proud to be on your team,
Elizabeth Thornton.
Disaster has a way of breaking
things down beyond recognition,
shattering the world around us.
You look around and you think your life
will never be whole again.
But when you accept a little help,
you can start to put
the pieces back together.
[LEE] There we go.
Got it?
[ELIZABETH] You may be surprised
to find what you end up with.
A.J.
I've come to apologize.
I never should've accused
you of starting that fire,
and I definitely
Well, I shouldn't have lost my temper.
So, I am here today to
humbly ask you for a favor.
Would you be willing to
let me launch my construction company
by building you a cabin here?
I don't need your charity.
Well, that's good news, because
this wouldn't be charity.
I would be using the cabin as
a model for prospective clients.
I guess that could work.
Good.
There is one more thing, Lee.
Right. Yes, of course.
Uh, the most important
thing, as a matter of fact.
[ROSEMARY] May we suggest the name
Dr. Socks?
[KITTEN MEOWS]
Oh, my
[ELIZABETH] Because loss
always comes with a hidden gift.
And when we lean on our community,
there are greater riches to be found.
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