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[♪]

[Elizabeth]: Jack and I had
the most glorious honeymoon

on the way to Fort Clay.

We had picnics by Otsego Lake

and romantic dinners
at quaint restaurants.

I cherished every moment.

I only left Jack
a short time ago,

and I miss him already.

He'll be gone for two months,

but he's training Mounties,
not fighting,

so I don't have
the same concerns

as when he left
for the Northern Territories.

Still...

I anxiously await
the day he returns

and we'll be together again.

Here she comes!

Whoa!

[all chattering excitedly]

Here she is!

Welcome back!

Thank you, Lee.
Thank you.

You're welcome.

Oh! We've missed you.

How was your honeymoon?

It couldn't
have been better.

Ah! Who
needs Chicago?

It was really
just the two of us,

finding our way.

[Abigail]:
Oh, it sounds so romantic.

Oh! How did everything
go at school?

[deeply relieved sigh]: Ohh!

Welcome back.

Oh...

okay.

Uh, Mrs. Stanton?

May I have a word?

Of course,
Mr. Jenkins.

Now, what did I miss?

The children
missed you so much.

I missed them, too.

What is it?

Well, I wanted
to inform you that,

with a little luck,

in a few days,
the bank should be reopening.

Oh, well, we're not certain

that Mr. Gowen's investor
is going to come through.

No, it's someone else
I've lined up.

His name's Joshua Baxter.

Very wealthy.

Oh, well,
that's wonderful news.

Is this for certain?

No, but we're in negotiations.

He's coming by
later this afternoon.

He wants to meet you.

Absolutely.
Please, bring him by my office.

Excellent.

[♪]

[crunching]

I wish my mom would
pack me something to snack on

besides apples.

My mom says
as soon as the bank opens again,

we won't
have to make do anymore.

Good morning, everyone!

[students]: Good morning!

It's so nice to be back.
I missed all of you.

I missed you, too,
Miss Thatcher.

[gasps playfully]

I mean, "Mrs. Thornton."

[laughs] It's okay.

I know my new name might take
a little while to get used to.

We all missed you.

Yeah. Mrs. Blakely
yells a lot.

And why, I wonder, did
Mrs. Blakely find it necessary

to raise her voice
while I was away?

I was good.

[chuckles]

[apple crunches]

Robert! You know better
than to eat during class time.

Please save that for recess.

I'll just throw it away.

You shouldn't
waste food

when the Mercantile's shelves
are practically empty.

But they still have candy.

Mr. Yost says
candy is a luxury,

and you can't buy it
on credit.

It's been a difficult time
for everyone,

but, hopefully, the bank
will be reopening soon,

and I heard
that two different people

might invest money in it.

What do you mean, "invest"?

Well, that's a business term

that means putting money
into something

to order to get
more money back.

My mom says

the bank's in trouble because
they did a bad job of that.

Do all businesses invest?

In one way or another.

Maybe we should learn
how businesses work.

[students]: Yeah!

Hmm!

[♪]

Hey.

Hey, this isn't a flophouse.

I'm warning you.

Get up, or I'll lock you
in here for good.

I said--

[gasps]

Never sneak up
on a sleeping woman.

AJ Foster.

I wondered if
I'd see you again.

What're you
gonna do with that?

Take it.

I'm turning myself in.

[♪]

After a year on the run,
you decide to turn yourself in?

Well, it's not easy
being a fugitive,

always looking
over your shoulder.

Why'd you come here?

You could've
surrendered to any lawman.

Well, I suppose,

but you were the one
who arrested me.

Call me loyal.

I'd call you a lot of things,
but loyal isn't one of them.

[chuckles] Come on, Bill.

Thought you'd be
happy to see me.

I'm always happy
when a fugitive faces justice.

Is that the only reason
you're glad I'm here?

The only.

Oh, come on!
Don't be like that.

I tried to contact you.

It's true!

In fact... [sighs]

I was near Hope Valley once
and I almost came to see you,

but I didn't know
how you'd react.

[door bangs as keys jangle]

[sighing]

So this class project

is about showing my students
how real businesses work.

There'd be at least
one student assigned

to every participating business,

matched up
by student interest,

and it's only for one day.

Sure!

I'll do it.

Well, I can't wait

to teach a clever child
how to design high fashion.

And how it helps the town's
economy, of course.

That's the spirit.

Uh, who else will participate?

Lee will.

I will?

[stammers]:
I mean, yes.

Of course, I will.

I just-- I'm not so sure
your kids are gonna

find what I do
very interesting.

Nonsense!

You're the town's
biggest employer.

You...

Lee Coulter,

are fascinating.

[Ned laughs]

[clears his throat
and coughs]

Excuse me.
You can count me in, of course.

Great. Thank you.

Carson?

Of course. Is there
anything else we need to know?

Not really.
Just go about

your average day and let
the students watch what you do.

Please sign this if
you're willing to participate.

-Yep.
-Why don't you just sign me up?

-Mm-hmm.
-Okay.

[door opens]

Hey.

I need a meal
for a prisoner.

Oh, sure.

I'll pour you some soup.

Uh, what's the special today?

It's gonna be meatloaf,

but it won't be ready
for a few hours.

Oh.

Is it for the prisoner?

Why?

Because you've never requested
my special for a prisoner.

Just pour me the soup.

Who's been arrested?

AJ Foster.

Ah-hah.

What does that mean?

It means "ah-hah."
[chuckling]

I'll pour you a little extra.

Just the normal amount
is fine, thank you.

[pouring soup]

Whatever you're thinking,
Abigail, it's just in your head.

Whatever you say.

Each one of these businesses
has agreed

to let at least one of you

spend the day with them,
to see how they operate.

Isn't that exciting?

[kids]: Yeah!

Now, who is interested
in what?

Yes, Robert?

I want Dr. Shepherd!

Oh. Very good.

-"Robert."
-[chalk scraping board]

Yes, Emily?

Could I go
to the dress shop?

I want to become a designer
when I grow up.

Then that's the place for you.

"Emily."

Now, Coulter Lumber

is one of the most important
companies in the whole town.

Who is interested

in spending tomorrow
with Mr. Coulter?

I am!

Great! Cody.

[chalk scratching board]

Yes, Opal?

I want the Mercantile!

Of course.

They have
lots of candy there.

Yes, Hattie?

Ice cream shop, please.

Clever girl.

Oh! Should've said
ice cream shop.

[♪]

The soup is delicious!

Yes, it is.

[newspaper rustles]

Come on, Bill.

I know you're mad at me,
but why can't we just talk?

I'm not mad, and no.

This is just silly.

I mean, we're both eating lunch.
Why can't we eat together?

Because you're on that side
and I'm not.

Besides, what's there
to talk about?

You know exactly
what there is to talk about.

[♪]

Want to talk?

Talk.

What happened
between us...

I arrested you,
you escaped,

that's all there was.

Well, you...

you left out a part.

Big part.

We kissed.

I think
you kissed me.

I think I recall
that you enjoyed it.

Why can't
you just admit it?

Bill, that kiss meant something
to both of us.

What do you think
it meant?

It meant that,
if circumstances were different,

we could have been different.

Well, they're not,
and we're not.

But it's not too late.

Why do you think
I turned myself in?

I just want
to put this behind me,

and... and start fresh.

I don't know about you,
but I've had enough.

[sighing heavily]

I'm of the opinion that
there is no better investment

than a small town

with real growth potential.

I'm happy to hear that.

I'm not one for false modesty,
so I'll just lay it out.

I've got a fantastic
track record

when it comes to picking
which towns to invest in.

How do you choose?

It's not by looking
into a crystal ball.

I look at a map
and I ask myself,

"Can this town become the hub

for all the other towns
around it?"

This town can
definitely be that.

But it all comes down

to the people

and their desire
for something more.

Well, you won't find

a better group
of hard-working citizens

than here
in Hope Valley.

Let me ask you this,
Madame Mayor--

do you consider yourself
pro-growth?

Oh, I fought to bring
a railway depot here.

I certainly want
my town to prosper.

If I become majority
stakeholder in the bank,

I want to make sure

we're partners in promoting
new businesses and growth.

Uh...

what kind of businesses
and growth

are you talking about?

Well, whatever helps
this town prosper.

[♪]

Uh, I can assure you

that we are all for growth
and sound investments.

[♪]

All right. Now, remember
to listen and observe,

but don't get in the way,

and I will be
checking in on you.

Can we go now?

[Elizabeth]: Yes!

Yay!

[cheering continues]

Just got a wire saying
I'm supposed to escort you

to Cape Fullerton
day after tomorrow.

[AJ pacing loudly]

Would you stop that pacing?
It's annoying!

I'm sorry.

I'm not used to being
cooped up in a jail cell.

[door opens]

Good morning, Bill.

Morning.

Heading to my office.
Thought I'd drop off breakfast.

Good morning, AJ.

Oh, good morning,
Mrs. Stanton.

[Bill]:
It's Mayor Stanton now.

Oh! Wow.

I've never had a mayor
cook for me before.

Thank you,
it's been delicious.

You're welcome.

You didn't
have to do this.

Oh, it's no bother.

So how did
the meeting

with the investor
go yesterday?

[sighs] Well...

to be honest,

I don't have a good feeling.

Why's that?

[Abigail]: There's something
about him I don't trust.

[Bill]: Really?

What's this guy's name?

Joshua Baxter.

Joshua Baxter?

You have ears
like a bat.

A single woman needs to develop
every one of her senses.

Especially when
they're a fugitive.

[Abigail]: AJ, do you know
this Joshua Baxter?

Well, I can't say for sure,

but his name
kind of rings a bell.

Maybe if she saw him,
it would jog her memory.

What? No! I'm not letting
her out of my sight.

All you have to do
is take a look at him,

then you might remember
how you've heard that name.

Abigail, I don't think
this is a good idea at all!

Do you have
a better one?

Well, what's in it for me?

-How about you're lucky to--
-Bill.

What would it take
for you to help us?

[door opens]

[Lee]:
So? What do you think?

What do you do
with all the lumber?

Well, we stack it,

we dry it,
and bundle it.

How much do you
sell it for?

Well, that depends

on what we sell
and where we sell it.

And then,
when it's ready,

we put it
on a railcar,

and before
you know it,

the customer
gets their order.

Which reminds me.

Michael,
are we on schedule

to get that order
to Port Henderson?

It'll be on the train by 5:00.

Excellent.

I see you have
a sidekick today.

Yes, Mrs. Thornton's
class project.

Young Cody'll be learning
the ropes with us today.

Isn't that right?

I want to be an important
businessman one day.

Well, you're learning
from the best.

All right,
what do we got here?

Uh...

Actually, you know,

I was just about
to order lunch.

Are you, uh, supposed

to be having lunch
with your friends, or...?

Shouldn't I
have lunch with you?

I mean, lunch is part
of your day, right?

Yeah. Sometimes, it's
the best part of my day.

All right, then.
Let's do lunch!

[♪]

Well, between the two
potential investors,

there's a good chance

one of them
will come through.

I have my reservations

about who
Mr. Jenkins brought in.

But we'll see
about the other.

I know you want all this
to be over, Abigail.

We all do,

but you are doing
an amazing job

keeping the town calm.

Thank you.

[♪]

That looks like
her now.

Wish me luck.

She has a chauffeur.

I'd say you're
already in luck.

[chuckling]

Elizabeth, that Emily
is such a doll.

-Isn't she?
-Yes.

[Dottie continues indistinctly]

Mrs. Preston?

Oh, that's me, darling.

Abigail Stanton,
Mayor of Hope Valley.

Well, hello.

What a quaint little place
you have here.

Quaint,
and so much more.

Is t... Is that
Elizabeth Thatcher?

[Abigail]: Well, yes.

Actually, it's
Elizabeth Thornton now.

Oh. Excuse me.

Elizabeth!

Excuse me.

I can't believe it!

Mrs. Preston!

Elizabeth!

I hear you're
a married lady now.

I always knew you'd
be quite the catch.

How do you two
know each other?

From Hamilton.

My sisters and I grew up
with your son, Duncan.

Mrs. Preston
is a friend of the family.

Well, you're not
a little girl anymore,

Elizabeth,
call me Greta.

I see you've already made
some acquaintances, Greta.

Well, yes.
Now and old.

We were practically
neighbors.

Oh, that's right.

You and Mrs. Thornton
are both from Hamilton.

Elizabeth and my son
went to the same school.

She would come over

and help him
with his homework.

I paid her
with cookies.

[all laughing]

Elizabeth is out teacher here.

Well, of course.
Perfect.

[Henry]:
Well, shall we, ladies?

Yes.

-We'll talk soon.
-Yes.

I think luck is definitely
on your side now.

[exhales deeply]

[laughs]

[chair squealing]

[squeal-thud]

[squealing]

I want to be a doctor
when I grow up.

Good!

Well, study really hard.

When's something
going to happen?

Oh, Mr. Lawson's coming by
in a couple hours

to have some stitches removed.

Two hours?

Robert, we count it
a good thing

when there's no medical
emergencies in town.

Doctors make
a lot of money, right?

[Carson]: Some do, yep.
Some don't.

How much
do you charge?

Well, that all depends
on what I do,

and what they can pay.

Nobody gets turned away.

Sometimes, we don't
charge anything at all.

You work for free?

Occasionally, yeah.

No wonder this town is broke.

Come along, young man.

You can help me
fold towels.

What does
folding towels

have to do with
being a doctor?

You'd be surprised.

[♪]

Abigail and I have
made arrangements

for you to meet with
some of the merchants

after our meeting.

Good. I want to see every nook
and cranny of Hope Valley.

I need to be convinced

that there's real
growth potential here.

I think you will be.

Henry has already filled me in
on the history

and statistics,
and little secrets.

I wasn't aware that Hope Valley
had any little secrets.

Oh, darling, every town has
its little secrets.

Well, we believe
in full disclosure here,

which is why I need
to be...

honest with you.

Oh. Sounds ominous.

There's another investor
in town

looking into
funding the bank.

You didn't
tell me this, Henry.

Because I wasn't
aware at the time.

I hope you're not
using me as a ploy

to entice
this other investor.

I don't do things like that.

Because I am nobody's
bargaining chip,

and I can I assure you

I will ride off
into the sunset,

if I get even get
a whiff of that.

You won't.

What's this other
investor's name?

Joshua Baxter.

Never heard of him.

Does he know I'm here?

I don't think he does.

Well, tell him.

[clears her throat]

I want everything
on the up and up.

And if I run into him,

I will definitely
introduce myself.

I can let myself out.
Good day, Mayor.

[door opens and shuts]

So where's this Baxter from?

I don't know.

He says he invests in towns
all over the country.

Apparently, he's in the market
for another one,

and we might fit the bill.

You seem, uh... wary of him.

Not wary
as much as cautious.

Well, the goal here

is to have Hope Valley's bank
be flush again,

so two investors gives us

two opportunities
to do just that.

Let's hope.

To become an exceptional
dress designer,

you need to have
an eye for fashion,

which means,

you need to be able
to blend color,

and fabric, and style

to make

one perfect outfit.

I can do that.

Wonderful!

Now, here...

is one item of clothing,

a white silk scarf...

to start you off.

Now, I want you to show me

how you would
build an ensemble

based on this scarf...

while I hang some dresses
on the back rack.

You can use
anything in the shop.

Okay!

[♪]

I'm done!

Already? Okay.
Let me see.

[gasps, breath catches]
Oh...

...'kay.

[gasps dramatically]

[chuckles]
So, the color scheme

really works...

sort of.

Pinstripe

and plaid...

We may need
a small lesson

on patterns.

[theatrically]: Patterns!

Yes.

Oh... patterns.

Mm.

[exhales deeply] Ahh.

Ahh.

What do you usually
do in the afternoon?

Mm.

Well, to be
honest with you,

it's not
very interesting.

Once I know

everything is running
smoothly at the mill,

I, uh, I come back here
and I do paperwork.

What's paperwork?

Well, I go
over the ledgers,

and make sure
everything checks out.

You know, credits, debits,
that sort of thing.

Yeah. Yeah, you're right,
it's pretty boring.

You know...

your, uh, your school hour
is just about up.

You don't have
to stick around here,

if you don't want to.

-I want to stay.
-But don't you--

...and your friends usually
play baseball after school?

I can do that anytime.

I want to learn
about the... um...

The ledgers?

Right.
The ledgers.

[laughs] Really?

You wanna learn
about the ledgers.

Okay. Bring it on
over here.

You know what?

It's really not
all that complicated.

Think of it as...

credits, debits--
money in, money out.

Right? Money in--
good, we like that.

Money out-- bad,
we don't like that.

So, here.
You good at math?

Okay.

We haven't got all day!

[Dottie]:
Just a moment!

You cannot rush beauty, Bill.

Come on out, AJ.

Well?

Well, I think--

this is fine.

[Dottie]: "Fine"?

She looks absolutely stunning!

Thanks to you.

So... what do you think?

Well...

[gruffly]: I think
we should get going.

I don't know
why I bother.

[Ned]: And people can
move about the store

and choose the items
that they need,

and then, when a customer
is ready to pay,

I ring them up,
using this register.

Any questions?

What are those?

Uh... those are
pickled eggs.

They taste like pickles?

Yes. They're
very tasty.

Would you like
to try one?

Yes? All right.

Now, I pickle these
myself...

and I am very proud
of the recipe.

There you are.

Do you like it?

It's delicious!

It's good, isn't it?

Now remember,
we wait in the saloon.

When Baxter comes in,

you take a good
look at him

to see if
you recognize him,

then we walk out.
Got it?

-Got it.
-You're sure?

Easy as pie!

[AJ]: Henry Gowen?

Miss Foster.

-Now is not the time, AJ.
-I think now is the time.

Look at you.
A free man.

Unbelievable.

I could say
the same about you,

which does
beg the question--

what is she doing
out on the streets, Bill?

Oh, that's
a charming question

coming from a man
who conspired

with the people
who tried to kill me.

I did my time,

which is something that
you'll get a feel for

soon enough,

should our Sheriff
decide to do his job.

This isn't
your business, Henry.

It doesn't concern you.

You testified against me, Bill.

Now I see you're taking a stroll
down the boardwalk

with my co-conspirator.

No, no, no. You and me
are not the same.

Actions speak volumes,
Miss Foster.

Keep a close eye
on her, Bill.

Make sure she doesn't
get away from you again.

[♪]

Ahh...

[door opens]

Doc?

[door shuts]

What happened, Jesse?

Ah, a board bucked

going through
the saw at the mill.

Got a sliver
I can't get rid of.

Let's take
a look at it.

Oh! Finally.

Oh, do you mind
if Robert stays in the room?

It's part of
his class project.

Sure. Yeah.

Yeah.

Oh, yeah.

It's wedged in there
pretty deep.

[Jesse]: Yep.

This... is what we use
to sterilize the area,

so the wound
doesn't get infected.

Could you grab me the forceps,
please?

Forceps.

Okay. Tch.

This might hurt
a little bit, Jesse.

Okay.

[sucks breath in]

[♪]

[woozily]: Uh...

Wait. Are you--

[Faith]: Oh!

Now, you must see
our beautiful church.

It is so charming.
It's just over there.

Getting to know Hope Valley?

Oh! Yes.

These ladies have been
giving me the grand tour.

Where are you headed?

Oh, I'm just checking
on some of my students.

Ah. Well, I'll walk with you.

Oh, we haven't shown you
the railway depot yet!

It is brand-new.

I saw it
on the way in.

Quaint.

Well, thank you
very much for the tour.

Oh, our pleasure.

You have a lovely day.

And if there's anything else
you need,

you know where to find us.

[chuckling]

Well, the people here
are quite enthusiastic

about this town.

Because it truly is
such a special place.

Did you meet
some of the merchants yet?

I did. They are
quite friendly.

I stopped by
the saloon, as well.

It's a little rough
around the edges,

but it serves
its purpose,

and some delicious
libations as well.

[both chuckling]

Well, I don't know
much about investments,

but I do know people,

and you won't find any better
than here in Hope Valley.

Mm.

Elizabeth...

Are you trying to turn
our social visit

into a business one?

I just think it's important

that you to get to know
the town.

Understood.

But my business day is done.

Let's talk about you.

Oh! Well...

[groans groggily]

[♪]

What happened?

You just got a little woozy.

Oh, right.

Here,
drink this apple juice.

Does it
have to be apple?

Drink.
It's good for you.

I'm sorry.

Ah, happens
to the best of us.

When I was in med school,

we'd take bets
who would pass out first

during hospital rounds.

My first few weeks there,
I was even odds.

[laughs]

-You?
-Yeah.

When I was your age,

just the sight of blood
would make me woozy.

And you still became a doctor?

Yeah, and so could you,
if you really want it,

if you don't give up.

Thanks.

So, now...

you feeling better?

-Yeah.
-Good.

That'll be $2.00.

What?

For my medical services.

Uh...

I don't have any money.

Oh. What do you think, Doctor?

Should we call the Sheriff?
Have him arrested?

I think...

we should do this one
free of charge.

Don't you think?

[relieved sigh]

Absolutely.

[adults chuckling]

Why did you let Gowen
come back to Hope Valley?

I didn't have much
say in the matter.

Doesn't sound like
the Bill Avery I remember.

Seemed to me you were used
to getting your own way.

Well, not this time.

Abigail believes
people can change.

Mm. And you don't?

I suppose you're gonna tell me
that you're a new person now.

Well, it sounds like, if I did,
you wouldn't believe me.

You're probably right.

And you'd be wrong.

Maybe Baxter's
out for the day.

Listen, all I want
is a normal life again,

with good people,
in a good town.

Then for your sake,
I hope you find that.

There he is.

You recognize him?

Hmm.

I think
I might need a closer look.

Hey, hey--

Hello.

You're new around here,
aren't you?

Why, yes, I am.

I know everybody here
in Hope Valley

and I don't recognize you.

Maybe we can remedy that.

No. I don't sit with a man
who doesn't stand for a lady.

[Baxter]: Pardon me, ma'am.

May I?

Please.

Thank you.

[♪]

Oh, thank you.

I remember you always
wanted to be a teacher

and a writer.

So far, I've only
accomplished the one.

Well, don't give up.

I recall you were
quite good.

Thanks.

It is quite
something to see...

the woman that
you've grown into.

Oh.

And I hear your wedding
was quite the affair.

Oh, ho! So I guess
Florence and Molly

did more than just
show you the sights.

Oh, those two ladies
can spin a tale.

Sorry.

Oh, no! It was
quite entertaining.

I don't know what's
more extraordinary,

the hero Mountie,

or your-- your father
coming around.

[laughs]

I'd say,
by the blushing bride,

it's the Mountie.

And you would be right.

But enough about me,
how have you been?

Well, most of my time

is spent
in business meetings

or on the road,

traveling to other
business meetings.

How's Duncan?

I'm sure he's fine.

Well, that doesn't
sound very convincing.

My son and I haven't spoken
in a number of years.

I'm so sorry.
I had no idea.

May I ask what happened?

It's not important.

Well, I better go.

I need to rest up,
I have a big day tomorrow.

I hope I didn't say
anything wrong.

No, darling.

I'm just feeling a little tired.

And I think
it might be time

to have another gander
around the saloon.

[♪]

Hello?

Hello!

[apprehensive gasp]

May I help you?

[laughs]

Opal...

Oh, maybe later.

[laughs]

[AJ laughing with Baxter]

[Baxter]:
...And then I fired him.

[AJ]: Oh!

Oh... well.

This has been
delightful.

Allow me.

Mademoiselle...

[♪]

[chair thumps floor]

[♪]

Well?

Oh, I recognized him right
when he walked in the door.

Why did you sit at his table?

I wanted to see
the look on your face.

Tell me about Baxter.

[AJ]: A few months ago,

I passed through

this small Texas town
called Caneridge,

and Baxter
ran the bank.

Tell her what kind
of town it is.

Well, there was
lots of gambling and,

well, it's not a family town,
if you know what I mean.

Nothing like Hope Valley.

Kind of place where
the Sheriff and the Mayor

are happy
to look the other way.

Were they being paid off?

Well, I can't say for sure,

but it looked like
he controlled the whole town.

[exhales]

We need to more information
on Mr. Baxter.

I have a friend
that's a Texas Ranger.

I'm gonna wire him to make sure
her story checks out.

[♪]

All right, everyone.

Today, we're going to discuss
what we learned about business.

Emily?

I learned there are
rules to being creative.

It's best that--

[as Rosemary]: ...you know them
before you break them.

[laughs] Okay!
Excellent point.

Yes, Opal?

I like eggs.

Wonderful, sweetheart.

Robert?

I learned that doctors don't
always make a lot of money.

Sometimes, they don't charge

'cause it's
the right thing to do.

Well, if you're lucky enough

to have a doctor
like Carson Shepherd.

Has anyone seen Cody?

[footsteps]

Uh, everyone,

please open up your readers
and start reading from page 10.

So, look who I found at
the sawmill this morning.

Cody...

You know our project
was only for one day.

Why did you go there?

So that I could spend
another day with Mr. Coulter.

Well, is there a reason why
you wanted to do that?

I don't know.

It was fun spending
time with him.

Oh, well,
that's nice!

Well, Cody,

Mr. Coulter has work

and you have school,

so why don't you take a seat
and open up your reader?

Okay. Bye, Mr. Coulter.

Bye, Cody.

[hushed]: He stayed
late yesterday

so I could teach him
how to sign paychecks.

I don't know.

His friends
were playing outside.

He didn't care.

I suspect this is about more
than just signing some checks.

Yeah, I suspect so.

But that's all right,
I get it.

My father was
a traveling salesman.

He was home

maybe three times
a month.

He sold carpet-sweepers.
Very boring.

I had to pretend
to be interested,

just so I could spend
a little more time with him.

[laughs] Well, thanks
for bringing him back.

Yeah, it's okay. No problem.
Bye, Elizabeth.

Bye.

[♪]

Greta! How are you doing?

Elizabeth.
Well, I spent the morning

reviewing the bank's books.

What did you find?

Well, numbers don't lie,
darling, and...

it's not pretty.

Mr. Jenkins...

he's made
some very bad loans.

[groans in dread]

But there
are opportunities

for growth
here in Hope Valley.

And have you made a decision?

Not yet.

I still have a few books
to review.

I'm pretty thorough.

You know, Greta,

I can't help thinking
about you and Duncan.

You two used
to be so close.

Well... ahem.

Things change.

But, between a mother and son,

things shouldn't
change like that.

[Greta takes a deep breath]

I really must go.

[sighs]

[♪]

How's your reunion
going with Mrs. Preston?

Well, it was going well,

until I found out she hasn't
spoken to her son in years.

Oh. I'm sorry
to hear that.

Me too.
When we were young,

Duncan was one of
my best friends.

I just wish there was
something I could do.

I wonder what happened.

I'm not sure.

I know their family
was never the same

after Duncan's
father died.

It never is.

You know, there's
another boy

I was hoping
to talk to you about--

Cody.

He didn't show up
for school this morning.

Instead, he went
back to Lee's mill.

Now, Lee brought
him back to school,

but it was clear

that Cody wanted to spend
more time with him.

I think
Cody's at an age

where he needs
a man in his life.

[door opening]

I'll leave
you two alone.

How are you doing, Cody?

I'm okay.

I hear you didn't
go to school this morning.

I was learning
a lot at the mill.

I bet you were,

but you do know,
you have to go to school.

I know.

Cody...

I feel terrible

that I've been spending
all this time on the bank stuff.

I understand.

It's important stuff.

It is, but not
more important than you.

I love you, Cody.

I love you, too, Mom.

Hey, how about this weekend,

you and I go to your favorite
fishing spot?

Sure.

[knocking at door]

I'll get it.

Hi, Mr. Coulter!

Hey, Cody.
Hi, Abigail.

-Lee!
-I was hoping--

...that Cody could help me
with something today.

What's that?

I was thinking
we could play some catch.

Really?

Well, the mill has a team,

and we have
this big game next month,

and, uh, well, the truth is,
I'm a little rusty,

but I heard you're fantastic.

so I was thinking maybe
you could show me a few things.

Could I ever!

I mean... may I?

Yes, you may.

[whispers]: Thank you.

[quietly]: You're welcome.

Come on, young man. Let's go!

[♪]

I can almost touch your face
when I throw it with my hand.

There we go. Ready? Up!

[footsteps]

Bill.

What did you find out?

Everything AJ said
checks out.

Baxter has a history
of taking small towns

and turning them into
something we don't want.

We need to warn Jenkins.

[♪]

Oh, no.

Mr. Jenkins.

I have wonderful
news, Mayor Stanton.

Mr. Baxter has agreed

to take a majority
share in the bank.

We're gonna do great
things with this town.

[♪]