When Calls The Heart (2014) s13e05 Episode Script
Growing Pains
1
Previously on When Calls the Heart
Boys!
What if we were responsible for
Starting the fire.
What if we expand into
Coulter Construction?
Oh, Lee.
Oliver
When you all showed up,
we became a community.
And that's the only way we're
going to get through this.
[SENTIMENTAL MUSIC]
[ELIZABETH] Little Jack, ready to go?
Yes, Mama.
[LITTLE JACK] I liked when
the lion learned to be brave.
[ELIZABETH] Oh, I liked that, too.
You know who else is brave?
- Who?
- You, Little Jack.
But
What is it?
I'm not little anymore.
You don't want to be called
"Little Jack" anymore?
I understand.
Well, what would you like
us to call you instead?
L.J.
Okay, then.
Well, L.J., let's not
be late for school.
Race you there!
Oh my goodness!
Oh, you better hurry!
Welcome to the future.
Coulter Construction proposes
a complete restoration
of the historic Benson Hills Town Hall,
as well as several other new
and exciting establishments,
such as the Valley's very first
movie theater, the Lumiere,
located right there in
the middle of Main Street.
That's where Freddy's used to be.
They had good sandwiches.
- Uh
- Gwen, I have a present for you.
It's not my birthday.
Well, it's as I always say,
the persistent population
of one's wardrobe
is a perennial pursuit.
Try saying that five times fast.
What do you think?
Can I wear them to school?
If you want.
Thanks.
I think you finally
got her style down pat.
It's not like it's hard.
She practically wears a uniform.
So, big day today, huh?
Why? What's up today?
Ha ha.
I know this presentation is important,
but did you get any
sleep at all last night?
I have all eternity
to sleep, sweetheart.
But if we win this bid, put
the whole company on the map.
Literally on the map.
I can see. Did you
redesign the entire town?
I know, I got a little carried away.
But I'm sure the
committee will be dazzled.
Remember, you also have to build it all.
- Oh, I know.
- Mm-hmm.
But the crazy thing is,
working on this rebuild
actually gives me energy.
It's I don't know.
It's exactly what I needed.
- Good morning.
- Good morning.
Have you seen my David Copperfield?
[SNAPS FINGERS] You know what?
I snuck a peek last night.
I couldn't put it down.
You can have it after
Oliver's done with it.
I promised I'd lend it to him next.
I didn't know he was much of a reader.
He is now. I've been
lending him all my favorites.
Oh, well.
you guys have been spending
a lot of time together lately.
I guess.
He's a good friend.
Well, it's good to have friends.
Thanks.
Oh. That's nice. Where'd
you get that from?
Um
Oliver gave it to me.
Sort of as a belated birthday gift.
Long story.
I should go.
Well, I'll see you tonight, though.
For dinner? I'm making spaghetti.
Sounds good.
[SIGHS]
♪♪
You're looking at Pioneer Electric's
newest assistant regional advisor.
They promoted you already?
I've been doing what you told me.
Making myself valuable.
Well, clearly it has worked.
Yeah, I came with a raise,
too, which seems to have helped
Rachel's mother get over my, uh
let's say, "past adventures".
Yeah.
So the engagement is on.
Well, you should have led with that.
Congratulations!
Thanks. Yeah, well, we're
hoping for a spring wedding.
But what I'm hoping is, is that you
You will actually be
the-the one to do the toast
as father to the groom.
If that's something that you'd want.
That would that would be my honor.
What are you doing after the meeting?
Going to Jameson, but not until Monday.
If you wanted to get some
photographs of that warbler,
I'd be-I'd be game to help.
I could always use a hand.
I'm around.
Upper reading group, you
can gather in the back
to discuss your David Copperfield essays
and younger readers,
let's take out our copies of
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz!
Sorry we're late.
We got a little lost on the way.
Well, I am glad you found your way.
We were just getting started
with our reading groups.
Do you have your David
Copperfield essays?
Oh I forgot.
Me too. I'm sorry, Mrs. Thornton.
Can we turn it in tomorrow?
Sounds like a plan.
You can still join the group
and share your thoughts.
Yes, ma'am.
And that, ladies and
gentlemen, is the vision.
Commercial and residential
properties completely rebuilt,
along with a brand new town square.
All done in less than a year.
Very impressive, Mayor Coulter.
Very ambitious.
Given that your company is new,
do you feel confident that
Coulter Construction can
handle a project of this scale?
Coulter Construction is new.
Coulter Lumber is a whole other matter.
We have long, deep relationships
with local contractors and suppliers,
and, unlike those bigger
companies, I can promise you,
the labor will be local.
because at the end of
the day, the goal here
is for us all to get
back on our feet, right?
Along with managing construction,
you are also the mayor of Hope Valley.
I am.
Managing editor of the Valley Voice.
The owner of the Queen of Hearts Saloon.
How can we be sure that
you will give this project
the requisite time and attention?
[CLEARS THROAT]
Um Mayor Hickam,
that is a fair question.
Very fair question.
But I can assure you
I am going to make this project
my professional priority because
because it's also personal.
As you all know, my wife and I, we lost
a playhouse as well as a
brand new national park.
But more than that,
much more than that,
we lost our dreams.
So, Maisie, trust me.
I mean, really trust me when I say
that I am going to give this
project every single thing
that I have to give.
Because this isn't just
the Benson Hills recovery.
[EXHALES]
It's also mine.
Thank you very much, Lee.
Bill.
The boys' campfire.
Sure enough, the other
side of Bell Rock.
And well within the area of origin.
So unless we find another lead
Constable! Inspector! Look at this.
- Oliver!
- What is it?
Ash pit.
[GASPS] Sorry. Just got excited.
What did you find there?
A fossil. Right here in Hope Valley.
I'll be.
What does this have to
do with the investigation?
Nothing. I just thought it was neat.
Here.
Go back, continue
marking out the perimeter.
And watch out for ash pits.
What do you see, Constable?
What is this?
Looks like some burnt cement.
I think the bigger
question is, what was it?
Ahem.
- That time already?
- I'm afraid so.
I'm glad that we're
handing it over to a friend.
You two can visit anytime.
Oh, and we have these for you.
Oh. Thanks, Mike. You're a lifesaver.
Happy to. Oh, excuse me.
Of course.
Ms. Martel.
Would you like a hand?
Thank you, Governor.
Um, I'm just moving
these to my new apartment.
Oh, you found a place to settle, then?
Kind of, yes.
Things are still a bit provisional.
These will be my new desk.
Well, you are more than welcome to
return to working out of my office.
Well, really, it's-it's fine.
I'm still working out
of the judge's office.
I just need something small for my room.
Well, if I can't persuade
you to come back to my office,
perhaps you could accept some
real furniture for your new lodgings.
I have a spare desk in the back.
That's kind of you.
Wonderful.
What say we meet here at 5:00?
We can move it together.
Well, I think you must
have better things to do
than help me move furniture.
I'm not so sure about that.
5:00 then?
Fine.
May I?
What?
Oh.
And we will finish our
honeybee charts tomorrow.
Thank you, everyone.
[RINGS BELL]
Toby! It's time to go.
Toby?
Did you not get enough sleep last night?
I guess not.
If you need to take the
weekend to finish your essay,
I understand.
Thanks, Mrs. Thornton.
Do either of you need any more help?
I've got some time right now
or tomorrow before school.
Thanks, but we think we're okay.
May we be excused?
Of course.
[SIGHS]
We know the fire started in this area.
We just don't know what this is from.
Maybe something from the
mine, or the oil derrick?
It looks like concrete,
but we only ever use bricks
and never had anything out here.
What's your theory?
No theory.
Just wondering about this.
Whether it was part
of an old radio tower,
power, telegraph lines, anything
that can tell us something.
Something other than those
boys and their campfire.
Well, I hope you find some answers.
People have been building
things up and tearing them down
out here for quite some time now.
And this-this could be anything.
Well, we ordered maps from
all the companies that have
structures within a
five-mile radius from here.
Hopefully that tells us what this was,
and if it had anything to
do with the fire or not.
Good luck, gentlemen.
I'm sorry I couldn't offer you more.
Thanks for your help, Henry.
It belonged to a Mosasaur,
an aquatic reptile that lived
65 million years ago.
Aquatic? Does that mean
It's possible all of
this was underwater.
Can you imagine?
What would we have
seen swimming around us?
There definitely would
have been a Tylosaur
and maybe a Plesiosaur or a Pliosaur.
You know a lot about dinosaurs.
My mom gave me a book on
them when I was little.
I couldn't read it first,
but I loved the pictures.
It was like discovering
this hidden world.
That sounds amazing.
Can I see it sometime?
I lost it a few years ago.
Going from place to place.
Stupid. It was the only
thing I had from her.
I used to lose everything
when my dad and I moved.
One time, we made it
halfway across the territory
before I realized I forgot my shoes.
[CHUCKLES]
How does that happen?
My point is,
it's not your fault.
Moving is hard for everyone.
Luckily, we never have to do that again.
If you don't want to.
And now,
you have this.
The real thing.
Which you found
yourself.
[TENDER MUSIC]
Break's over.
Meet me at the mercantile
when you're off duty.
Why?
Where there's a tooth, there's a jaw.
Allie.
Dad.
We were just talking about dinosaurs.
Mosasaurs, actually.
Come with me.
[EXHALES]
Have you tried talking to their parents?
I don't need to add
more to their burden.
It must be so awful
sitting there in that
classroom every day,
thinking they're the cause
of so much loss and suffering.
Well, they may be
missing their schoolwork,
but they're certainly keeping busy.
I wonder where they're off to.
Rosemary, would you mind
I'll pick up Little Jack.
- It's "L.J." now.
- Since when?
This morning. Let him know
I'll be home by dinner.
And thank you.
Notice anything about that saddle?
Straps worn.
Yeah. It's your job
to inspect the tackle.
I know. I'm sorry, Constable.
It won't happen again.
I told you to watch
out for ash pits, too.
Knowing is not enough.
If you don't look before you leap,
if you're not careful,
people can get hurt.
Yes, sir, I understand.
Do you?
Because you're a Mountie
now, and a young man.
And you're responsible for other people.
And you need to prove to me
that you're worthy of
that responsibility.
Uh,
you can trust me, sir.
I don't know if I'm
worthy, but I hope to be.
Boys?
Mrs. Thornton?
I'm sorry. I didn't mean to startle you.
Did you follow us here?
Well, I wanted to make
sure that you two were okay.
We're fine.
You don't have to worry about us.
Yeah, we've just been
planting some trees.
When did you start this?
We started as soon as Judge
Avery told us it was safe.
We're really sorry
we've been late to class,
but we've got a lot of work ahead of us
if we're going to complete
this whole area by winter.
This whole area by yourselves?
"Whatever I have tried to do in life,
I have tried with all
my heart to do well.
Whatever I've devoted myself to,
I've devoted myself to completely."
So you have done your reading.
We've been trying to
keep up with everything.
Well, it sounds like
you could use some help.
But it was our mistake.
No one else should
have to fix it for us.
And besides, who'd want to?
It's from my theater
days back in New York.
Do you ever miss it?
[SIGHS]
I suppose I do from time to time.
But life wouldn't be an
adventure without change.
And I couldn't be happier here.
There are no pictures of the park.
No, I
I suppose there aren't.
[DOOR OPENS, CLOSES]
Well?
We got it!
- The contract?
- Yep!
Gwen, we're rebuilding your town.
Ah!
[LAUGHING]
Ah!
Oh, Lee! This calls for
a celebratory dinner.
Every dinner with my
girls is a celebration.
What can I do to help?
Um
- Gwen, what is this?
- My house.
For when you rebuild it again.
Gwen, you're quite an artist.
- You really are.
- This is beautiful.
Very impressive.
What is that there
in the window, though?
A big crack.
Oh, well, I think we
can improve upon that.
No.
It has to be there.
Dad said it looked like the
web of a very lazy spider.
That's how it was.
Hmm.
Then that's how it'll be.
I promise.
Hi, Elizabeth.
Hi.
What's all that for?
You'll find out in class tomorrow.
What are you reading?
A guidebook on paleontology.
I got it from the library.
Oh.
I don't suppose that has anything to do
with a certain young Mountie?
How'd you know?
Little Jack and I ran into Oliver,
and he showed us his fossilized tooth.
You mean "L.J."?
L.J., L.J., L.J..
It's gonna be a hard one.
Well, I'm about to meet Oliver
to go look for more fossils.
Maybe we can bring L.J. next time?
Oh, I'm sure he'd love that.
Do you have a strainer I could borrow?
A strainer?
The guidebook says a strainer is good
for sifting through mud in a stream.
Oh, so you're going to be
an expert now, too, I see.
I don't know what I'm doing.
[LAUGHING]
But this is important to Oliver.
I want to show him I care.
Oh, Allie, you've already done so much
to show Oliver how
much you care about him.
You don't think I'm doing too much
- Do you?
- No.
I think it's wonderful that
you have someone in your life
who makes you want to learn
new things and go on adventures.
And I know Oliver has
been inspired by you, too.
How do you know?
Because you are
a very inspiring young woman.
I'm so glad I have you
to talk to you about
this.
I'll always be here.
So you're gonna use my strainer in mud?
[LAUGHING] Maybe.
- Hi.
- Hi.
I wasn't sure about everything,
but I brought a hammer and
brushes and a strainer and
- [BILL] Found it!
- Oh, great.
You know, those fossils can
get stuck deep inside there.
Hi, Allie.
Hi, Judge Avery.
Turns out he's interested
in fossils, too.
I thought he could join us.
Listen, that Mosasaur
tooth was a real find.
Well, let us go see what
else is out there, shall we?
There's still some ash pits in places.
I just want to be responsible.
Oh. Okay.
[BILL] Let's go!
- Hey, there.
- Hey.
Are you joining us for dinner?
I've got plenty of brisket.
It smells great, but
I'm making spaghetti.
That explains the strainer.
Allie borrowed it for fossil hunting.
Oh, well, is she here?
No. She was. She's out with Oliver now.
Oh.
Is that okay?
Yeah. It's fine. Yeah.
Well, if you'd like to wait here,
we can all have dinner together.
We made a plan. She knows about it.
I'm sure she'll be home soon.
[SIGHS]
She's been spending a lot of
time with Oliver right now.
[L.J.] Mama!
When's dinner?
In a minute, honey
bear. Wash up, please.
Okay, Mama.
You're busy.
Nathan, wait.
If she does come by,
just tell her I'm waiting.
Enjoy the brisket.
Enjoy the spaghetti.
I love you.
I love you.
I almost forgot.
This came for you.
Oh. Thank you.
Well, aren't you curious what it is?
I'm more curious about that.
How's the weight?
Um um, it's too fast. Too fast.
Sorry.
I know you're in a hurry,
but the person in the back
should really set the pace.
Trust me, I'm in no hurry.
All I have on my schedule
today is a campaign call
with Edwin the Wise.
Is that so bad?
I might look forward to it more
if I actually took his advice.
Told the people what they want to hear.
So, announcing your campaign
with a promise to raise taxes?
Not a winning strategy, apparently.
Well, I was impressed with your honesty.
If you don't mind me asking,
why did you leave the
firm in Capital City?
[EDIE] Why do you ask?
Answering a question with a question.
Articulated like a
true lawyer. Well done.
I wanted to take care of Uncle
Ernie's ranch after he died.
Now that that's gone,
I suppose I'm staying
because I like the town.
I see.
Are you ready for the stairs?
I'll take the front.
I'll set the pace.
Moving furniture together?
Do you think they're official?
Mm-mm. Not yet.
They're still pretending
they only talk about work.
Mm-hm.
Okay. Round.
- Pivot.
- Mm-hm.
- [GRUNTS]
- Okay.
Okay. Almost in.
- No. [STRUGGLING]
No. I told you it's not going to fit.
It will fit.
- Trust me.
- It's-it's far too wide.
Tilt it up towards me.
- Towards you. Yeah.
- All right, fine. Here.
I'm tilting. [GRUNTS]
[YELPS]
[CRASH]
- Ahhhh!
Oh! Oh my gosh!
I'm so sorry! Are you okay?
Oh my goodness. Are you all right?
[GROANS] I'm not sure yet.
- Thank you.
- I lost my grip. What a folly.
Maybe we should have stuck with crates.
Ooh. [WINCES]
I think we should get
you to the infirmary.
No, no, no, I
No, no. I insist. Come on.
- Here.
- [GROANS]
Okay.
[DOOR OPENS]
It smells so good.
I'm starving.
Sit down.
What's wrong?
You said you were gonna
be home for dinner.
Sorry, I got a little caught up.
But I didn't miss it, did I?
I've been waiting. I
didn't know where you were.
I told Elizabeth.
That's another thing. Just
because you tell Elizabeth
doesn't mean you can go around me.
But I tell Elizabeth
things all the time.
I thought that was
I didn't want you out in
the woods at night, alone
with a boy.
He's not a boy.
He's Oliver.
And-and Judge Avery was with us.
He was?
Yeah. We were looking for fossils.
Look, I'm sorry I'm late, but
what exactly are you so mad about?
Just
just be where you say you're gonna be.
Okay?
Sorry. I wasn't sure
if I should bother you.
It's not a bother.
So Allie finally came home.
I don't like the way I talked to her.
What did you say?
Not the right thing.
I don't know.
I'm flailing here.
I like Oliver.
He's a good kid, I know that.
Not like the other guy she was chasing.
- Wyatt.
- No, it's not.
With Wyatt, you were
afraid she'd get hurt.
But Oliver really cares for Allie.
Maybe that's what makes it scarier.
You feel like you're gonna lose her.
Seemed like just yesterday
she was this little kid.
Now is this young woman
running out the door.
I feel like I'm on a runaway train.
When we first got home
from Cape Fullerton,
all I wanted was to get
back to the way things were.
But it's just not possible.
It's always slipping
through our fingers.
There you go.
You're always three steps ahead of me.
[LAUGHS] Hardly.
Today, Little Jack
announced he's now "L.J."
because he's not little anymore.
Yeah, that might have been my fault.
I started calling him L.J.
while we were playing baseball.
I guess it stuck.
Oh. [LAUGHS]
Well
I'm glad it came from you.
Can you believe one day he's
going to be towering over us?
- Shh.
- Ah.
[CHUCKLES]
Allie's gonna be fine, you know?
Yeah, I know.
She's lucky to have you, at least.
I'd say between the two of us,
we're doing alright.
When did you get here?
Oh. Hey, sweetheart.
Uh, yeah. Uh, early.
Listen, since you're here, um,
I'm gonna show you something.
I think I found a good new
place for the piazza right here.
Oh, I love it.
- Yeah.
- Hm.
Uh, yeah.
Um, this all used to
be a fruit orchard here.
So once we pull out the last of the
Um
Once we go in and pull out
the last of the burnt trees,
we'll just [GASPS]
[ROSEMARY] Lee?
What is it?
I don't know.
Faith! Lee's having a heart attack!
Get him on the bed.
Lee, can you breathe?
Mm-hmm. It's my chest.
Molly. ECG. Digitalis.
[MOLLY'S WORDS FADING]
Adrenaline. Quinidine.
[ROSEMARY'S VOICE ECHOES] Faith?
[HEART POUNDING]
Morning.
I made breakfast.
I should get to school.
Can we talk?
From one adult to another?
I'm sorry.
I overreacted last night.
I'm almost 18.
Don't you trust me?
Yes, I do. I trust you.
You're a curious,
open-hearted, brave young woman.
I know you're not going
to want to hear this,
but you are still young and
you don't know everything.
And love, I mean, it can be wonderful,
but it can also be complicated
and painful at times.
Who said anything about love?
It's a big world,
and you still have plenty
of time to explore it all.
I think that's what I'm trying to say.
I'll be careful, Dad.
And I will always come home.
And I will always be
here if you need me.
I will see you tonight,
on time, I promise.
Hang on.
Don't forget your book.
[EXHALES]
The Jack and Lodgepole Pines
actually need fire to regenerate.
How?
Their pinecones have a waxy coating
that needs heat in order
to release their seeds.
So, without fire
No more Jack Pines.
But we can still give
nature a helping hand.
So who wants to join me in the
parkland to replant the trees?
Let's go.
We'll all be old by the
time it's a forest again.
And it's not going to
bring our houses back.
That's true.
But eventually,
those trees might become
someone else's home.
What we do with our hands
today might be admired
hundreds of years from now.
like the Colosseum.
So, what do you think?
Should we go plant the future?
- [CLASS] Yeah!
- [LAUGHS] Let's go!
Thanks, Mrs. Thornton.
I'm just following your lead.
- Thank you.
- Of course.
Sweetheart. I'm fine.
Doctor Carter?
Would you please tell my
husband that he is not fine.
Doctor Carter?
Actually, I'm not seeing any
sign of a myocardial infarction.
You didn't have a heart attack.
- Hmm.
- Oh. Thank goodness.
Then what happened?
I believe what you experienced
was an anxiety neurosis.
What does that mean? I
don't know what that means.
It's an acute state of anxiety
that causes very real feeling
symptoms with no physical cause.
So then I am fine.
Not quite.
Look, you've both been through a lot.
Mmhm.
It's normal to move through a
big shock in different stages.
Sometimes feeling nothing,
and then suddenly everything.
You were very angry.
Yes, but not since we started
the construction company.
Okay, fine, maybe.
But at least I've been functional.
Being functional
doesn't mean you're okay.
Burying yourself in work can
be a way to avoid feelings, too.
So what am I supposed to do then?
Just sit around and feel sad?
And I want you to stop working so hard.
Your body is telling you something, Lee.
You need to take time to listen.
Okay.
Is that it?
Huh.
Oh.
Bugger.
[INDISTINCT CHATTER]
Mr. Gowan.
What brings you out here?
Kirtland's Warbler.
Though, thus far he has eluded us.
Pardon us for interrupting.
Not at all. You're welcome to join us.
What is it you got going in there?
They're Jack Pines.
They need fire to drop their seeds,
but we're just giving
them a helping hand.
You might need some mulch.
I have some back at the
orchard, if you'd like.
We can come pick it up.
Thank you, Henry.
Pleasure.
I wish I'd gotten to
plant trees for school.
She's a pretty special teacher.
Those boys, Toby and Cooper,
they, uh, made a campfire
right before the fire started.
It's probably what caused it.
I read about that.
Now they're out here planting trees.
You can't teach character, but
those boys have it.
[KNOCKING]
I just wanted to come
check on the patient.
It was just a bonk on the head.
I mean, I'm fine.
How's the desk?
It's remarkably intact.
I guess we both can take a knock, then.
That wasn't necessary.
Well, I do feel partially responsible.
Look, if anything, it's my fault.
I
I was very focused on trying
to prove my worth to you
after missing the meeting and, uh,
well, it was foolish.
How could you ever think
Whatever assumptions I
may have had about you,
clearly, I was very wrong.
I regret my rash words.
You were wrong?
Yes.
Then perhaps we could call it even.
You have acquired a
useful piece of furniture,
I've somehow restored your faith in me.
Mine is clearly the greater prize.
Lucas. Um
The other reason
that I decided to stay
in Hope Valley was
Was because I like
spending time with you.
And perhaps that's too bold
to say, even to a politician,
even one of your stature, but I
I enjoy spending time
with you, too, Edie.
In fact, I was hoping I could
convince you to move back in.
To the office, of course.
we could even hire movers
for the desk this time.
Well, the problem is, I
I might find that a bit
distracting.
Ah.
I understand.
[PHONE RINGS]
You should get that.
I'll see you soon.
Okay.
Governor Bouchard.
[GWENDOLYN] C'mon
Well, hello, you two!
Hey! Come here, you.
There you go!
- Hi honey.
- Hi.
What have you got there in the basket?
It's a Jack Tree pinecone.
We learned all about trees
and planted seedlings at school today.
It was so fun.
Well, that does sound like fun.
But muddy boots off, please.
Mm. My pops taught me to plant
trees when I was about your age.
Where were you planting?
Up where the fire was.
We're starting a new forest.
You know, seedlings are a good start,
but if you're replanting a whole forest,
what you really want is saplings.
A little further along.
More likely to survive the winter.
Do you have some?
[SCOFFS] Do I have some?
Trees are Mr. Coulter's business.
Our business, sweetheart.
- I'll tell Mrs. Thornton.
- You know what?
Why don't we all go together
and make a day of it?
Shouldn't we be taking it easy?
Well, you know,
get some fresh air and
my hands in the dirt
with the people I love the most.
All right, well, sounds
like doctor's orders.
Yeah. Doctor's orders.
Good morning, Mr. Yost.
Did the new seedlings arrive yet?
They did, but I'm not sure
you're going to need them.
Morning, boys!
We're going back to
plant some more trees.
Want to come?
- We sure would!
- You bet!
Yeah? Good.
All right, everybody listen up!
Come on in, gather around.
Come on. Nice and close.
Does anybody here want to
help us replant the forest?
We can use all the
extra hands we can get.
We can set you up with
extra supplies if you need.
[LEE] Yeah? Don't be shy.
You have to work quick so
the roots don't dry out.
You want to keep them four
feet apart in all directions.
Remember when you weren't sure
if you were the right
family to help Gwen?
She's a real gem.
So are you.
Mr. Coulter said you can alternate these
with the Jack Pines.
Right away. Any special instructions?
Oh, it's the same as the Jack Pines.
Four feet apart, not too
deep, water and mulch.
Seems like you two
know what you're doing.
Oliver, do you have
that tooth on you still?
It's from a Mosasaur.
A prehistoric sea creature.
Wow.
Now, that is something special.
I'm happy it's in your hands.
How long have you been doing this?
A couple weeks.
And you were just going
to keep it all to yourself?
You told me not to do good for praise.
Yes I did.
Sometimes good ripples out
and touches everybody.
Just look.
♪♪
Where are you off to? I was
gonna make us some dinner.
Yeah. Um
Whittaker called. He needs
me back in Union City.
Something about a, uh,
a new contract. Um
Too bad for us.
Yeah. Can you just I need my
Yeah, yeah.
♪♪
I'm sorry to cut things short.
Duty calls.
Oh. Well, I'm glad to see you.
Don't forget to work on your toast.
Right.
And Dad?
Thanks for today.
[DOOR SHUTS]
[ENGINE STARTS]
♪♪
♪♪
Previously on When Calls the Heart
Boys!
What if we were responsible for
Starting the fire.
What if we expand into
Coulter Construction?
Oh, Lee.
Oliver
When you all showed up,
we became a community.
And that's the only way we're
going to get through this.
[SENTIMENTAL MUSIC]
[ELIZABETH] Little Jack, ready to go?
Yes, Mama.
[LITTLE JACK] I liked when
the lion learned to be brave.
[ELIZABETH] Oh, I liked that, too.
You know who else is brave?
- Who?
- You, Little Jack.
But
What is it?
I'm not little anymore.
You don't want to be called
"Little Jack" anymore?
I understand.
Well, what would you like
us to call you instead?
L.J.
Okay, then.
Well, L.J., let's not
be late for school.
Race you there!
Oh my goodness!
Oh, you better hurry!
Welcome to the future.
Coulter Construction proposes
a complete restoration
of the historic Benson Hills Town Hall,
as well as several other new
and exciting establishments,
such as the Valley's very first
movie theater, the Lumiere,
located right there in
the middle of Main Street.
That's where Freddy's used to be.
They had good sandwiches.
- Uh
- Gwen, I have a present for you.
It's not my birthday.
Well, it's as I always say,
the persistent population
of one's wardrobe
is a perennial pursuit.
Try saying that five times fast.
What do you think?
Can I wear them to school?
If you want.
Thanks.
I think you finally
got her style down pat.
It's not like it's hard.
She practically wears a uniform.
So, big day today, huh?
Why? What's up today?
Ha ha.
I know this presentation is important,
but did you get any
sleep at all last night?
I have all eternity
to sleep, sweetheart.
But if we win this bid, put
the whole company on the map.
Literally on the map.
I can see. Did you
redesign the entire town?
I know, I got a little carried away.
But I'm sure the
committee will be dazzled.
Remember, you also have to build it all.
- Oh, I know.
- Mm-hmm.
But the crazy thing is,
working on this rebuild
actually gives me energy.
It's I don't know.
It's exactly what I needed.
- Good morning.
- Good morning.
Have you seen my David Copperfield?
[SNAPS FINGERS] You know what?
I snuck a peek last night.
I couldn't put it down.
You can have it after
Oliver's done with it.
I promised I'd lend it to him next.
I didn't know he was much of a reader.
He is now. I've been
lending him all my favorites.
Oh, well.
you guys have been spending
a lot of time together lately.
I guess.
He's a good friend.
Well, it's good to have friends.
Thanks.
Oh. That's nice. Where'd
you get that from?
Um
Oliver gave it to me.
Sort of as a belated birthday gift.
Long story.
I should go.
Well, I'll see you tonight, though.
For dinner? I'm making spaghetti.
Sounds good.
[SIGHS]
♪♪
You're looking at Pioneer Electric's
newest assistant regional advisor.
They promoted you already?
I've been doing what you told me.
Making myself valuable.
Well, clearly it has worked.
Yeah, I came with a raise,
too, which seems to have helped
Rachel's mother get over my, uh
let's say, "past adventures".
Yeah.
So the engagement is on.
Well, you should have led with that.
Congratulations!
Thanks. Yeah, well, we're
hoping for a spring wedding.
But what I'm hoping is, is that you
You will actually be
the-the one to do the toast
as father to the groom.
If that's something that you'd want.
That would that would be my honor.
What are you doing after the meeting?
Going to Jameson, but not until Monday.
If you wanted to get some
photographs of that warbler,
I'd be-I'd be game to help.
I could always use a hand.
I'm around.
Upper reading group, you
can gather in the back
to discuss your David Copperfield essays
and younger readers,
let's take out our copies of
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz!
Sorry we're late.
We got a little lost on the way.
Well, I am glad you found your way.
We were just getting started
with our reading groups.
Do you have your David
Copperfield essays?
Oh I forgot.
Me too. I'm sorry, Mrs. Thornton.
Can we turn it in tomorrow?
Sounds like a plan.
You can still join the group
and share your thoughts.
Yes, ma'am.
And that, ladies and
gentlemen, is the vision.
Commercial and residential
properties completely rebuilt,
along with a brand new town square.
All done in less than a year.
Very impressive, Mayor Coulter.
Very ambitious.
Given that your company is new,
do you feel confident that
Coulter Construction can
handle a project of this scale?
Coulter Construction is new.
Coulter Lumber is a whole other matter.
We have long, deep relationships
with local contractors and suppliers,
and, unlike those bigger
companies, I can promise you,
the labor will be local.
because at the end of
the day, the goal here
is for us all to get
back on our feet, right?
Along with managing construction,
you are also the mayor of Hope Valley.
I am.
Managing editor of the Valley Voice.
The owner of the Queen of Hearts Saloon.
How can we be sure that
you will give this project
the requisite time and attention?
[CLEARS THROAT]
Um Mayor Hickam,
that is a fair question.
Very fair question.
But I can assure you
I am going to make this project
my professional priority because
because it's also personal.
As you all know, my wife and I, we lost
a playhouse as well as a
brand new national park.
But more than that,
much more than that,
we lost our dreams.
So, Maisie, trust me.
I mean, really trust me when I say
that I am going to give this
project every single thing
that I have to give.
Because this isn't just
the Benson Hills recovery.
[EXHALES]
It's also mine.
Thank you very much, Lee.
Bill.
The boys' campfire.
Sure enough, the other
side of Bell Rock.
And well within the area of origin.
So unless we find another lead
Constable! Inspector! Look at this.
- Oliver!
- What is it?
Ash pit.
[GASPS] Sorry. Just got excited.
What did you find there?
A fossil. Right here in Hope Valley.
I'll be.
What does this have to
do with the investigation?
Nothing. I just thought it was neat.
Here.
Go back, continue
marking out the perimeter.
And watch out for ash pits.
What do you see, Constable?
What is this?
Looks like some burnt cement.
I think the bigger
question is, what was it?
Ahem.
- That time already?
- I'm afraid so.
I'm glad that we're
handing it over to a friend.
You two can visit anytime.
Oh, and we have these for you.
Oh. Thanks, Mike. You're a lifesaver.
Happy to. Oh, excuse me.
Of course.
Ms. Martel.
Would you like a hand?
Thank you, Governor.
Um, I'm just moving
these to my new apartment.
Oh, you found a place to settle, then?
Kind of, yes.
Things are still a bit provisional.
These will be my new desk.
Well, you are more than welcome to
return to working out of my office.
Well, really, it's-it's fine.
I'm still working out
of the judge's office.
I just need something small for my room.
Well, if I can't persuade
you to come back to my office,
perhaps you could accept some
real furniture for your new lodgings.
I have a spare desk in the back.
That's kind of you.
Wonderful.
What say we meet here at 5:00?
We can move it together.
Well, I think you must
have better things to do
than help me move furniture.
I'm not so sure about that.
5:00 then?
Fine.
May I?
What?
Oh.
And we will finish our
honeybee charts tomorrow.
Thank you, everyone.
[RINGS BELL]
Toby! It's time to go.
Toby?
Did you not get enough sleep last night?
I guess not.
If you need to take the
weekend to finish your essay,
I understand.
Thanks, Mrs. Thornton.
Do either of you need any more help?
I've got some time right now
or tomorrow before school.
Thanks, but we think we're okay.
May we be excused?
Of course.
[SIGHS]
We know the fire started in this area.
We just don't know what this is from.
Maybe something from the
mine, or the oil derrick?
It looks like concrete,
but we only ever use bricks
and never had anything out here.
What's your theory?
No theory.
Just wondering about this.
Whether it was part
of an old radio tower,
power, telegraph lines, anything
that can tell us something.
Something other than those
boys and their campfire.
Well, I hope you find some answers.
People have been building
things up and tearing them down
out here for quite some time now.
And this-this could be anything.
Well, we ordered maps from
all the companies that have
structures within a
five-mile radius from here.
Hopefully that tells us what this was,
and if it had anything to
do with the fire or not.
Good luck, gentlemen.
I'm sorry I couldn't offer you more.
Thanks for your help, Henry.
It belonged to a Mosasaur,
an aquatic reptile that lived
65 million years ago.
Aquatic? Does that mean
It's possible all of
this was underwater.
Can you imagine?
What would we have
seen swimming around us?
There definitely would
have been a Tylosaur
and maybe a Plesiosaur or a Pliosaur.
You know a lot about dinosaurs.
My mom gave me a book on
them when I was little.
I couldn't read it first,
but I loved the pictures.
It was like discovering
this hidden world.
That sounds amazing.
Can I see it sometime?
I lost it a few years ago.
Going from place to place.
Stupid. It was the only
thing I had from her.
I used to lose everything
when my dad and I moved.
One time, we made it
halfway across the territory
before I realized I forgot my shoes.
[CHUCKLES]
How does that happen?
My point is,
it's not your fault.
Moving is hard for everyone.
Luckily, we never have to do that again.
If you don't want to.
And now,
you have this.
The real thing.
Which you found
yourself.
[TENDER MUSIC]
Break's over.
Meet me at the mercantile
when you're off duty.
Why?
Where there's a tooth, there's a jaw.
Allie.
Dad.
We were just talking about dinosaurs.
Mosasaurs, actually.
Come with me.
[EXHALES]
Have you tried talking to their parents?
I don't need to add
more to their burden.
It must be so awful
sitting there in that
classroom every day,
thinking they're the cause
of so much loss and suffering.
Well, they may be
missing their schoolwork,
but they're certainly keeping busy.
I wonder where they're off to.
Rosemary, would you mind
I'll pick up Little Jack.
- It's "L.J." now.
- Since when?
This morning. Let him know
I'll be home by dinner.
And thank you.
Notice anything about that saddle?
Straps worn.
Yeah. It's your job
to inspect the tackle.
I know. I'm sorry, Constable.
It won't happen again.
I told you to watch
out for ash pits, too.
Knowing is not enough.
If you don't look before you leap,
if you're not careful,
people can get hurt.
Yes, sir, I understand.
Do you?
Because you're a Mountie
now, and a young man.
And you're responsible for other people.
And you need to prove to me
that you're worthy of
that responsibility.
Uh,
you can trust me, sir.
I don't know if I'm
worthy, but I hope to be.
Boys?
Mrs. Thornton?
I'm sorry. I didn't mean to startle you.
Did you follow us here?
Well, I wanted to make
sure that you two were okay.
We're fine.
You don't have to worry about us.
Yeah, we've just been
planting some trees.
When did you start this?
We started as soon as Judge
Avery told us it was safe.
We're really sorry
we've been late to class,
but we've got a lot of work ahead of us
if we're going to complete
this whole area by winter.
This whole area by yourselves?
"Whatever I have tried to do in life,
I have tried with all
my heart to do well.
Whatever I've devoted myself to,
I've devoted myself to completely."
So you have done your reading.
We've been trying to
keep up with everything.
Well, it sounds like
you could use some help.
But it was our mistake.
No one else should
have to fix it for us.
And besides, who'd want to?
It's from my theater
days back in New York.
Do you ever miss it?
[SIGHS]
I suppose I do from time to time.
But life wouldn't be an
adventure without change.
And I couldn't be happier here.
There are no pictures of the park.
No, I
I suppose there aren't.
[DOOR OPENS, CLOSES]
Well?
We got it!
- The contract?
- Yep!
Gwen, we're rebuilding your town.
Ah!
[LAUGHING]
Ah!
Oh, Lee! This calls for
a celebratory dinner.
Every dinner with my
girls is a celebration.
What can I do to help?
Um
- Gwen, what is this?
- My house.
For when you rebuild it again.
Gwen, you're quite an artist.
- You really are.
- This is beautiful.
Very impressive.
What is that there
in the window, though?
A big crack.
Oh, well, I think we
can improve upon that.
No.
It has to be there.
Dad said it looked like the
web of a very lazy spider.
That's how it was.
Hmm.
Then that's how it'll be.
I promise.
Hi, Elizabeth.
Hi.
What's all that for?
You'll find out in class tomorrow.
What are you reading?
A guidebook on paleontology.
I got it from the library.
Oh.
I don't suppose that has anything to do
with a certain young Mountie?
How'd you know?
Little Jack and I ran into Oliver,
and he showed us his fossilized tooth.
You mean "L.J."?
L.J., L.J., L.J..
It's gonna be a hard one.
Well, I'm about to meet Oliver
to go look for more fossils.
Maybe we can bring L.J. next time?
Oh, I'm sure he'd love that.
Do you have a strainer I could borrow?
A strainer?
The guidebook says a strainer is good
for sifting through mud in a stream.
Oh, so you're going to be
an expert now, too, I see.
I don't know what I'm doing.
[LAUGHING]
But this is important to Oliver.
I want to show him I care.
Oh, Allie, you've already done so much
to show Oliver how
much you care about him.
You don't think I'm doing too much
- Do you?
- No.
I think it's wonderful that
you have someone in your life
who makes you want to learn
new things and go on adventures.
And I know Oliver has
been inspired by you, too.
How do you know?
Because you are
a very inspiring young woman.
I'm so glad I have you
to talk to you about
this.
I'll always be here.
So you're gonna use my strainer in mud?
[LAUGHING] Maybe.
- Hi.
- Hi.
I wasn't sure about everything,
but I brought a hammer and
brushes and a strainer and
- [BILL] Found it!
- Oh, great.
You know, those fossils can
get stuck deep inside there.
Hi, Allie.
Hi, Judge Avery.
Turns out he's interested
in fossils, too.
I thought he could join us.
Listen, that Mosasaur
tooth was a real find.
Well, let us go see what
else is out there, shall we?
There's still some ash pits in places.
I just want to be responsible.
Oh. Okay.
[BILL] Let's go!
- Hey, there.
- Hey.
Are you joining us for dinner?
I've got plenty of brisket.
It smells great, but
I'm making spaghetti.
That explains the strainer.
Allie borrowed it for fossil hunting.
Oh, well, is she here?
No. She was. She's out with Oliver now.
Oh.
Is that okay?
Yeah. It's fine. Yeah.
Well, if you'd like to wait here,
we can all have dinner together.
We made a plan. She knows about it.
I'm sure she'll be home soon.
[SIGHS]
She's been spending a lot of
time with Oliver right now.
[L.J.] Mama!
When's dinner?
In a minute, honey
bear. Wash up, please.
Okay, Mama.
You're busy.
Nathan, wait.
If she does come by,
just tell her I'm waiting.
Enjoy the brisket.
Enjoy the spaghetti.
I love you.
I love you.
I almost forgot.
This came for you.
Oh. Thank you.
Well, aren't you curious what it is?
I'm more curious about that.
How's the weight?
Um um, it's too fast. Too fast.
Sorry.
I know you're in a hurry,
but the person in the back
should really set the pace.
Trust me, I'm in no hurry.
All I have on my schedule
today is a campaign call
with Edwin the Wise.
Is that so bad?
I might look forward to it more
if I actually took his advice.
Told the people what they want to hear.
So, announcing your campaign
with a promise to raise taxes?
Not a winning strategy, apparently.
Well, I was impressed with your honesty.
If you don't mind me asking,
why did you leave the
firm in Capital City?
[EDIE] Why do you ask?
Answering a question with a question.
Articulated like a
true lawyer. Well done.
I wanted to take care of Uncle
Ernie's ranch after he died.
Now that that's gone,
I suppose I'm staying
because I like the town.
I see.
Are you ready for the stairs?
I'll take the front.
I'll set the pace.
Moving furniture together?
Do you think they're official?
Mm-mm. Not yet.
They're still pretending
they only talk about work.
Mm-hm.
Okay. Round.
- Pivot.
- Mm-hm.
- [GRUNTS]
- Okay.
Okay. Almost in.
- No. [STRUGGLING]
No. I told you it's not going to fit.
It will fit.
- Trust me.
- It's-it's far too wide.
Tilt it up towards me.
- Towards you. Yeah.
- All right, fine. Here.
I'm tilting. [GRUNTS]
[YELPS]
[CRASH]
- Ahhhh!
Oh! Oh my gosh!
I'm so sorry! Are you okay?
Oh my goodness. Are you all right?
[GROANS] I'm not sure yet.
- Thank you.
- I lost my grip. What a folly.
Maybe we should have stuck with crates.
Ooh. [WINCES]
I think we should get
you to the infirmary.
No, no, no, I
No, no. I insist. Come on.
- Here.
- [GROANS]
Okay.
[DOOR OPENS]
It smells so good.
I'm starving.
Sit down.
What's wrong?
You said you were gonna
be home for dinner.
Sorry, I got a little caught up.
But I didn't miss it, did I?
I've been waiting. I
didn't know where you were.
I told Elizabeth.
That's another thing. Just
because you tell Elizabeth
doesn't mean you can go around me.
But I tell Elizabeth
things all the time.
I thought that was
I didn't want you out in
the woods at night, alone
with a boy.
He's not a boy.
He's Oliver.
And-and Judge Avery was with us.
He was?
Yeah. We were looking for fossils.
Look, I'm sorry I'm late, but
what exactly are you so mad about?
Just
just be where you say you're gonna be.
Okay?
Sorry. I wasn't sure
if I should bother you.
It's not a bother.
So Allie finally came home.
I don't like the way I talked to her.
What did you say?
Not the right thing.
I don't know.
I'm flailing here.
I like Oliver.
He's a good kid, I know that.
Not like the other guy she was chasing.
- Wyatt.
- No, it's not.
With Wyatt, you were
afraid she'd get hurt.
But Oliver really cares for Allie.
Maybe that's what makes it scarier.
You feel like you're gonna lose her.
Seemed like just yesterday
she was this little kid.
Now is this young woman
running out the door.
I feel like I'm on a runaway train.
When we first got home
from Cape Fullerton,
all I wanted was to get
back to the way things were.
But it's just not possible.
It's always slipping
through our fingers.
There you go.
You're always three steps ahead of me.
[LAUGHS] Hardly.
Today, Little Jack
announced he's now "L.J."
because he's not little anymore.
Yeah, that might have been my fault.
I started calling him L.J.
while we were playing baseball.
I guess it stuck.
Oh. [LAUGHS]
Well
I'm glad it came from you.
Can you believe one day he's
going to be towering over us?
- Shh.
- Ah.
[CHUCKLES]
Allie's gonna be fine, you know?
Yeah, I know.
She's lucky to have you, at least.
I'd say between the two of us,
we're doing alright.
When did you get here?
Oh. Hey, sweetheart.
Uh, yeah. Uh, early.
Listen, since you're here, um,
I'm gonna show you something.
I think I found a good new
place for the piazza right here.
Oh, I love it.
- Yeah.
- Hm.
Uh, yeah.
Um, this all used to
be a fruit orchard here.
So once we pull out the last of the
Um
Once we go in and pull out
the last of the burnt trees,
we'll just [GASPS]
[ROSEMARY] Lee?
What is it?
I don't know.
Faith! Lee's having a heart attack!
Get him on the bed.
Lee, can you breathe?
Mm-hmm. It's my chest.
Molly. ECG. Digitalis.
[MOLLY'S WORDS FADING]
Adrenaline. Quinidine.
[ROSEMARY'S VOICE ECHOES] Faith?
[HEART POUNDING]
Morning.
I made breakfast.
I should get to school.
Can we talk?
From one adult to another?
I'm sorry.
I overreacted last night.
I'm almost 18.
Don't you trust me?
Yes, I do. I trust you.
You're a curious,
open-hearted, brave young woman.
I know you're not going
to want to hear this,
but you are still young and
you don't know everything.
And love, I mean, it can be wonderful,
but it can also be complicated
and painful at times.
Who said anything about love?
It's a big world,
and you still have plenty
of time to explore it all.
I think that's what I'm trying to say.
I'll be careful, Dad.
And I will always come home.
And I will always be
here if you need me.
I will see you tonight,
on time, I promise.
Hang on.
Don't forget your book.
[EXHALES]
The Jack and Lodgepole Pines
actually need fire to regenerate.
How?
Their pinecones have a waxy coating
that needs heat in order
to release their seeds.
So, without fire
No more Jack Pines.
But we can still give
nature a helping hand.
So who wants to join me in the
parkland to replant the trees?
Let's go.
We'll all be old by the
time it's a forest again.
And it's not going to
bring our houses back.
That's true.
But eventually,
those trees might become
someone else's home.
What we do with our hands
today might be admired
hundreds of years from now.
like the Colosseum.
So, what do you think?
Should we go plant the future?
- [CLASS] Yeah!
- [LAUGHS] Let's go!
Thanks, Mrs. Thornton.
I'm just following your lead.
- Thank you.
- Of course.
Sweetheart. I'm fine.
Doctor Carter?
Would you please tell my
husband that he is not fine.
Doctor Carter?
Actually, I'm not seeing any
sign of a myocardial infarction.
You didn't have a heart attack.
- Hmm.
- Oh. Thank goodness.
Then what happened?
I believe what you experienced
was an anxiety neurosis.
What does that mean? I
don't know what that means.
It's an acute state of anxiety
that causes very real feeling
symptoms with no physical cause.
So then I am fine.
Not quite.
Look, you've both been through a lot.
Mmhm.
It's normal to move through a
big shock in different stages.
Sometimes feeling nothing,
and then suddenly everything.
You were very angry.
Yes, but not since we started
the construction company.
Okay, fine, maybe.
But at least I've been functional.
Being functional
doesn't mean you're okay.
Burying yourself in work can
be a way to avoid feelings, too.
So what am I supposed to do then?
Just sit around and feel sad?
And I want you to stop working so hard.
Your body is telling you something, Lee.
You need to take time to listen.
Okay.
Is that it?
Huh.
Oh.
Bugger.
[INDISTINCT CHATTER]
Mr. Gowan.
What brings you out here?
Kirtland's Warbler.
Though, thus far he has eluded us.
Pardon us for interrupting.
Not at all. You're welcome to join us.
What is it you got going in there?
They're Jack Pines.
They need fire to drop their seeds,
but we're just giving
them a helping hand.
You might need some mulch.
I have some back at the
orchard, if you'd like.
We can come pick it up.
Thank you, Henry.
Pleasure.
I wish I'd gotten to
plant trees for school.
She's a pretty special teacher.
Those boys, Toby and Cooper,
they, uh, made a campfire
right before the fire started.
It's probably what caused it.
I read about that.
Now they're out here planting trees.
You can't teach character, but
those boys have it.
[KNOCKING]
I just wanted to come
check on the patient.
It was just a bonk on the head.
I mean, I'm fine.
How's the desk?
It's remarkably intact.
I guess we both can take a knock, then.
That wasn't necessary.
Well, I do feel partially responsible.
Look, if anything, it's my fault.
I
I was very focused on trying
to prove my worth to you
after missing the meeting and, uh,
well, it was foolish.
How could you ever think
Whatever assumptions I
may have had about you,
clearly, I was very wrong.
I regret my rash words.
You were wrong?
Yes.
Then perhaps we could call it even.
You have acquired a
useful piece of furniture,
I've somehow restored your faith in me.
Mine is clearly the greater prize.
Lucas. Um
The other reason
that I decided to stay
in Hope Valley was
Was because I like
spending time with you.
And perhaps that's too bold
to say, even to a politician,
even one of your stature, but I
I enjoy spending time
with you, too, Edie.
In fact, I was hoping I could
convince you to move back in.
To the office, of course.
we could even hire movers
for the desk this time.
Well, the problem is, I
I might find that a bit
distracting.
Ah.
I understand.
[PHONE RINGS]
You should get that.
I'll see you soon.
Okay.
Governor Bouchard.
[GWENDOLYN] C'mon
Well, hello, you two!
Hey! Come here, you.
There you go!
- Hi honey.
- Hi.
What have you got there in the basket?
It's a Jack Tree pinecone.
We learned all about trees
and planted seedlings at school today.
It was so fun.
Well, that does sound like fun.
But muddy boots off, please.
Mm. My pops taught me to plant
trees when I was about your age.
Where were you planting?
Up where the fire was.
We're starting a new forest.
You know, seedlings are a good start,
but if you're replanting a whole forest,
what you really want is saplings.
A little further along.
More likely to survive the winter.
Do you have some?
[SCOFFS] Do I have some?
Trees are Mr. Coulter's business.
Our business, sweetheart.
- I'll tell Mrs. Thornton.
- You know what?
Why don't we all go together
and make a day of it?
Shouldn't we be taking it easy?
Well, you know,
get some fresh air and
my hands in the dirt
with the people I love the most.
All right, well, sounds
like doctor's orders.
Yeah. Doctor's orders.
Good morning, Mr. Yost.
Did the new seedlings arrive yet?
They did, but I'm not sure
you're going to need them.
Morning, boys!
We're going back to
plant some more trees.
Want to come?
- We sure would!
- You bet!
Yeah? Good.
All right, everybody listen up!
Come on in, gather around.
Come on. Nice and close.
Does anybody here want to
help us replant the forest?
We can use all the
extra hands we can get.
We can set you up with
extra supplies if you need.
[LEE] Yeah? Don't be shy.
You have to work quick so
the roots don't dry out.
You want to keep them four
feet apart in all directions.
Remember when you weren't sure
if you were the right
family to help Gwen?
She's a real gem.
So are you.
Mr. Coulter said you can alternate these
with the Jack Pines.
Right away. Any special instructions?
Oh, it's the same as the Jack Pines.
Four feet apart, not too
deep, water and mulch.
Seems like you two
know what you're doing.
Oliver, do you have
that tooth on you still?
It's from a Mosasaur.
A prehistoric sea creature.
Wow.
Now, that is something special.
I'm happy it's in your hands.
How long have you been doing this?
A couple weeks.
And you were just going
to keep it all to yourself?
You told me not to do good for praise.
Yes I did.
Sometimes good ripples out
and touches everybody.
Just look.
♪♪
Where are you off to? I was
gonna make us some dinner.
Yeah. Um
Whittaker called. He needs
me back in Union City.
Something about a, uh,
a new contract. Um
Too bad for us.
Yeah. Can you just I need my
Yeah, yeah.
♪♪
I'm sorry to cut things short.
Duty calls.
Oh. Well, I'm glad to see you.
Don't forget to work on your toast.
Right.
And Dad?
Thanks for today.
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