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Previously on When Calls the Heart.

I think it's a wolf.

There's a dichotomous key for large mammals in the library.

We'll just have to find a way to take the paw print home with us.

I bought those hazelnuts with a gold coin.

You should tell Bill.

Lucas is too busy listening to Edwin to remember his promises.

Or his friends, for that matter.

Do you want to dance?

When I first came to Hope Valley,

wolves terrified me.

But now Allie's fascination with them

has reminded me of what called me to teaching

in the first place.

The chance not just to guide young minds,

but to learn alongside my students.

I find my mind exploding with new ideas

that I can't wait to share and explore.

And if I'm proposing that my students learn to test ideas,

I should practice what I preach.

Because when we let our curiosity lead the way,

we discover the world and ourselves.

It's brilliant.

Not too abstract?

No, I mean, if you made me understand it, they're bound to.

Although I was distracted a little bit.

Really? Which part?

Um...

This part... right here.

Mm. This part?

Yeah.

The entire town knows we've been trying to find out

who spent this coin at the mercantile.

Why didn't you come forward?

I came to you.

Yeah. Why did you wait?

Okay, I was embarrassed.

Why? Because of your involvement with the Garrison Gang?

The Garrison Gang? How would I know them?

Well, if not from them, how did you get the coin?

I won it in a poker game.

A poker game where someone just happens to be using

rare stolen gold coins.

No one said anything about stolen!

Where was this poker game?

In the back room of a hotel in Union City.

Then why there and not the saloon?

The saloons keep kicking me out.

They say I'm cheating, but it's not my fault

it's obvious how many aces are left.

Jed, are you a card sharp?

Huh?

Are you counting cards?

Oh.

Well, you're way too smart to play poker for the money.

And that's why saloons keep kicking you out.

Although I do feel a bit better

having lost to him over the years.

Bill, can we get back to the point?

Who did you get the gold coin from?

His name is Toddy Davis.

He's some kind of estates dealer out of Union City.

Hm.

We have a name.

*

Come in.

Hey.

Hi.

I made you something for the big day.

Oh.

It's a cheese sandwich with the chutney that you love.

That was very thoughtful.

Mm.

You, uh... you want some help with this?

Yes, please.

You should come by for dinner later.

I'll tell you how it all goes.

That sounds great. Although it will just be me.

Allie has plans.

Mm. That's nice.

Or not?

What do you think of this Wyatt kid?

I wouldn't say he was my favorite student.

See? So can I tell her that she can't see him?

Uh, sure you can,

if you want to make him completely irresistible.

I'm out of my depth on this one.

Can you talk to her for me.

No, Nathan, I am her teacher. I don't think it's my place.

So I guess we have to stand by

and watch her get her heart broken, then.

I've never known anyone who was warned away

from following their heart.

You ready, Mama?

I sure am. Here we go.

All right, you two, let's go follow your hearts.

Rosemary. Good morning.

I'd like to have this published.

So you made a decision about shared use of the parkland?

I have.

How bad will it be?

Well, I have to say

you lay out your reasoning quite well.

It helps me understand your perspective.

Thank you.

What do you think about Lee?

You miss him?

Then you should talk to him.

And not through a press release.

I'd like to tell all of you

about a new approach to our studies I'd like to try.

We'll be spending more time outdoors looking at nature.

I like the sound of that.

I hoped you might.

In a way, Allie has already been using

project-based learning for her wolf project.

She's been making charts

to calculate the average population.

Calculate.

What subject does that sound like?

Math.

Absolutely.

Now how about these illustrations?

What subject could that be?

Art.

Yes. And how about reading and writing?

How can we connect those two subjects to the wolf project?

We can read fairy tales. There's always a wolf.

I really like that idea.

And then we can even write our own fairy tales.

Maybe from the wolf's point of view.

So while we're working on our study projects in the parkland,

I want to look for ways to connect to math,

science and history and literature.

So we get to climb trees for school.

Not exactly.

It still works, it's just more connected.

Now, who is in favor of project-based learning

in our new outdoor classroom?

When can we start, Mama?

We'll start right away.

Headquarters confirmed that the coin found in the mercantile

came from the Great Rocky Mountain train robbery.

Hot dog!

Only the biggest unsolved train robbery

in North American history.

Now question is, where's the rest of the loot, hm?

Exactly.

Oh, Nathan. Very impressive.

So we have two clues.

The coin and a name, Toddy Davis.

So we find Toddy, find the treasure,

catch the Garrisons. -Mmhmm.

That's the idea.

And we're keeping this out of the press for now.

Full moratorium. My lips are sealed.

The Mounties have been trying to link the Garrison Gang

to this train robbery for over 14 years.

Toddy Davis may be the link we've been looking for,

so we've got to tread lightly.

Which is why I think we meet him on his level.

We go undercover.

See what we can get him to say.

Very cloak-and-dagger, I love it.

-You got a plan? -Oh.

We know Toddy's weakness is poker.

So headquarters is working on an invitation

to the high-rollers game at the Union Club.

Perfect.

Given my stage experience, I'm the obvious choice.

Perhaps I'll do an accent. Mm.

Don't be ridiculous.

A game like this can be dangerous.

Clearly, I'll be the one who goes.

Actually, I was thinking I would go.

You?

You're a terrible poker player.

I can play poker... fine.

And it doesn't matter,

because I'll be playing to lose on purpose anyway.

Oh.

Yeah.

Well, I guess I can see how a player like Toddy

would take him for a ride.

He'll blend in.

He's got the type of face no one really notices.

Mm generic.

I'm sitting right here.

It's a long game, so don't spook him early.

He's got to be believable as a high-stakes gambler.

This is going to take a lot of work.

Wardrobe, attitude, a whole new persona.

You look like you could use a lift.

Oh. Thank you so much.

What brings you to Hope Valley?

Oh, just looking for a new start.

Suppose that's what I'm after, too.

Hop in.

Bye. Have a good day.

These woods look like the ones

my dad and I went camping in.

Oh, wow.

Bye.

That's a pretty mountain range.

Jack.

Don't you want to go play outside?

Everybody laughed when I called you mama.

Did that make you feel embarrassed?

Well, I don't think anyone was laughing at you.

It was only funny

because we're used to calling her Mrs. Thornton.

From now on, I'm going to call you Mrs. Thornton.

Okay, but only at school.

At home I'm still mama.

Deal.

Deal.

Hi, Mrs. Thornton.

Is now a good time?

Hi, Oliver. Yes, come on in.

Jack, why don't you go outside and play

for a few minutes while I work with Oliver?

Yes, Mrs. Thornton.

I'll come too.

Here's my math homework.

Thank you, Oliver.

Uh. This afternoon, why don't we take a look at some geometry.

Hi.

What's the map for?

I'm tracking the return of the Gray Wolf to Hope Valley.

We studied mapping in Mountie training.

If you ever want help.

Well, if it's all right with Mrs. Thornton.

Sounds fine.

Might be a good way to cover some of these math concepts.

It's called project-based learning.

Here is where we found the wolf.

Right in...

I'm sorry.

I need three Earl Grey to table 9,

and I'll be right with you, Fiona, just--

Fiona!

It's so good to see you.

Oh.

What are you doing here? Did you just get in?

Just this minute.

I can't believe it.

How long are you going to be in town?

Fiona?

Oh.

You're back. I'm so glad.

It's so good to see you.

Well, look at this young man.

Hi, Miss Miller.

Oh, this is Ava.

She was walking from the station,

and can you believe it, someone stole all her things.

Oh, my goodness. I'm so sorry.

It's funny.

The same thing happened to me when I first arrived.

Hm.

She's also an heiress.

Well, that sounds just like you, Elizabeth.

I suppose it does.

Oh, wait, are you Elizabeth Thornton?

I am. How did you know?

I read your book.

A Single Mother on the Frontier.

That's actually why I wanted to come here.

Oh.

Oh.

And she even wants to be a school teacher, just like you.

Isn't that something?

Well, that's wonderful. Where did you come from?

Baltimore.

It's been a long journey.

You must be exhausted.

Well, let's get you something to eat.

Oh, um, this is really embarrassing.

All of my money was actually in one of my trunks.

Oh, don't you worry. We'll take care of you.

Yes. Of course.

It's on the house.

Well, in that case,

I will have ribeye steak with a baked potato.

And the shrimp cocktail.

And an apple pie à la mode for dessert.

Oh, and a grilled cheese.

Sounds like they stole everything but her appetite.

One of these jackets will work.

Shoes. Bow tie.

Well... Oh, and I almost forgot.

It belonged to Lee's grandfather.

He was quite the man about town, apparently back in his day.

It's a lapel pin.

Well, I thought I'm supposed to blend in.

There'll be high rollers at this game.

An undercover operation requires deception.

You can see the first one we have to deceive is you.

Let's see your walk.

No.

What? That's how I walk.

He walks like a cop.

Have a seat.

A gambler lays back.

He knows that Lady Luck is a fickle mistress.

You have to let her come to you.

And he never chases after her. -Hm.

He always knows when to walk away.

That's when he knows he's got them.

All right.

Nathan, I've seen enough.

Sit down.

I think he needs a character.

Yeah, yeah.

Danny DeMarco.

A rare coin dealer from Capital City.

Originally Nevada City.

Your family struck it rich in the Gold Rush,

but lost it all in the flood of 1910.

This is what gives you your devil-may-care.

You know you're winning today,

but tomorrow it could all go away like that.

Oh, I like it.

Fiona?

Governor.

Oh my goodness. When did you get in?

Just this morning.

Well, look at you.

Political rabble rousing has put some color in your cheeks.

Fiona.

I knew I had another case of sarsaparilla

down there somewhere.

Lucas.

Lee.

I thought you'd be up in Capital City with all the muckety-mucks.

Oh, we're happy to have him here.

Well, not here in the saloon,

because he's not using his office.

That's not because there's a problem or tension.

What is this?

I came here to tell you.

Really?

So no discussion.

Just announcing in the paper like a royal decree.

Is that it?

What's going on?

Please don't ask.

No, no.

He is allowing cattle to run wild in a national park.

That's what's going on.

-Gentlemen. -Oh.

We're here to welcome Fiona.

Apologies, Joseph.

Fiona, it's wonderful to have you back.

Unfortunately, I have some work to do.

If you'll excuse me.

And I would love to catch up.

You can find me anytime at the café.

Gentlemen.

It's been this way for weeks.

Weeks? Over cows and a park?

Over pride, mostly.

Well, you got to do something.

Does no one here meddle anymore?

You know...

there may be a way for us to get our strays back in the fold.

Look at that.

You've got the pastor's blessing.

What are you thinking?

It's so kind of you to buy me new clothes.

I promise to pay you back as soon as my parents

return from the Alps.

Happy to help.

And if you like, you can stop by my class tomorrow.

We're doing something special over by the pond.

Oh, fun. I'd love to.

Hello, ladies.

Hi.

Constable Grant, this is Ava Riella,

just arrived from Baltimore.

In fact, maybe you could help.

All of her trunks were stolen from the train station.

Stolen? That's... that's unfortunate.

Oh, it's my fault. Always distracted.

You should fill out a report.

Come by the office, we can take down a description.

If it's not too much trouble.

No.

Well, Toodaloo.

I'd better go settle into my room.

-Bye. -Bye.

Isn't that wild?

Her trunks were stolen just like mine.

And she came here because she read my book.

-It's quite a coincidence. -Hm.

I want to help her the way Abigail helped me.

Well, it's because you're very kind.

I wanted to ask you a favor.

I'm heading out of town tomorrow night on an assignment.

Is it dangerous?

Nothing you have to worry about.

May I ask where?

I wish I could tell you.

I was hoping that Allie could stay with you while I was away.

I'd be happy to have her,

but don't you think she'd rather stay with Angela?

I think it'd be nice for you two to spend some time together

outside of school.

So I can talk to her about Wyatt.

If that comes up naturally.

Now, why don't you tell me all about your presentation.

I'd say it was rather a success.

I'm excited to see her.

Fiona!

You should have told us you were coming.

You have no idea how good it is to see you both.

We want to hear everything?

Let's sit down.

So I shared all of your letters, of course.

But we want to hear everything from you.

Well, um, it was exciting and thrilling,

but so exhausting.

Well, it must be tiring changing the world.

It certainly requires a lot of sacrifice.

I guess that's why

it's mostly wealthy women leading the charge.

So I have a few ideas.

Tell us.

Well, Mr. Weaver offered to split the profits

if I sell the salon for him,

and then I can get set up in San Francisco.

So you're not staying.

I want to be somewhere where I can make a difference.

And... I can finally be one of those married ladies

funding voting drives and lobbying politicians.

But that means that you would have to--

You know, that fella that keeps proposing.

Mm.

He wrote me a few weeks ago and he asked again.

So I've decided I'm going to say yes.

But that is that what you want?

Fiona, you've already said no to him twice.

Well... it seems like it's time to make a change.

For a lot of reasons, and this way I can do more.

And he's a good man.

Well, then congratulations.

Oh, is that coffee?

Yes, ma'am.

Great.

I guess you don't need sugar because, uh...

well, you're already plenty sweet.

Please. Just cream.

Hey, I heard you came in from Baltimore.

I'd love to go there.

Maybe you can tell me about it sometime.

You know, there's really not that much to tell.

Hi.

I don't know if you remember me.

Oh, of course. Miss Thatcher, right?

You're my favorite teacher.

Oh, well, actually, it's Mrs. Thornton now.

It's good to see you, Earl.

Well, this is funny. I go by Wyatt now.

Of course.

We didn't get to say hi at Allie's birthday party,

but I saw you two dancing together.

Sure. Hey, gave me a chance to practice my moves.

You know, they have this ballroom that just opened

over in Union City.

Folks go down there and they have a time.

I'll bet.

Well, I know that Allie really enjoyed herself.

Oh, yeah. I was glad I could help out.

I should...

Hi, Mrs. Thornton.

Ava, are you excited for our big field trip?

Oh, as I'll ever be.

Are you sure you don't want to change?

The pond can get a bit marshy.

No. It's fine.

It's just a little pond.

I don't remember you mentioning the stream before.

I thought you ordered the fish from Cape Fullerton.

Well, that was until I discovered the stream.

But, of course, if the ranchers ruined it

with the cattle, you know.

Well, I'll give Lee this much. This is a very special place.

Yes, it is.

You know what else is special?

Friendship.

Oh.

Fishing. Really?

Trailblazing. Really?

Did you put him up to this?

Did I?

Absolutely not. Did you?

No, of course I didn't.

Gentlemen, if I may.

As your pastor, it's been my observation that you two

have strayed from the path in this disagreement.

And the best, and probably the only way back for you two

is together. Come on now.

Good luck.

Hey, Mike.

-Okay. -Joseph.

Mike, come back here!

Guys! Come on.

Perfect.

Now, as we're walking, I want you all to notice

how the landscape might look different.

If you were a wolf or a deer or a squirrel.

What might you notice?

Pretty much the only thing I noticed in school were boys.

Didn't Mrs. Thornton say you want to be a teacher?

Well, yes, but mostly just to make it less boring.

I don't actually find this boring.

Ladies, animals should be quiet.

Ooh! Everyone gather round.

Take a look.

Do you see how these fern fiddleheads are shaped?

The ancient Greeks came up with a formula

for all sorts of spirals in nature.

It's called The Golden Ratio.

Now, what I want all of you to do

is look for your own patterns.

Count all of the stocks and all of the leaves.

Off you go.

Is this math?

It sure is.

Oh. What would you like me to do?

Oh, uh, why don't you work with the little ones.

Okay, great. Sure.

Oh.

No, no, no, no!

Mrs. Thornton...

Ms. Riella is standing in poison oak.

Oh, dear.

That's another pattern to watch out for.

Leaves of three, leave them be.

I probably should have started with that one.

Don't touch!

Walk out of there very carefully.

And please don't touch anything.

Did we bring any cream?

Sadly, no.

Emily, would you please lead

Miss Riella over to the doctor's office?

So much for adventure.

Nathan.

Oh, hey.

What's going on?

Uh.

I wish I could tell you.

Well, you look very handsome.

Really?

Mmhmm.

Because I'm supposed to look like I can blend in.

Fat chance of that.

Plenty of time for moon-eyes later.

Mountie business. Let's go.

Be safe.

How's the patient?

She'll be just fine as long as she manages not to scratch.

I guess I wasn't dressed for the outdoors.

I'll grab you some more lotion to take home.

Thank you.

Ava.

You don't have to.

It was silly of me to come here thinking I could live the life

you wrote about in a book.

People come to Hope Valley for all sorts of reasons.

But if you came here to start again, to try something new,

it's a good place, full of good people.

-Just like in the book. -Mmhmm.

But real.

Yes.

And if there's ever anything you want to talk about--

Just...

Thank you...

for your kindness.

Wow.

A bunch of kids stayed after school to keep working.

I think your new curriculum is a big hit.

I'm glad to hear it.

See you tonight.

Yes.

Oh. Do you mind picking up Little Jack

from Talia's on the way to dinner?

My dad didn't tell you?

I'm going to meet some friends at the soda shop.

Oh. Of course.

But I can bring little Jack home first, if you'd like.

No. It's fine. You go have fun.

Thanks.

Allie.

Can I talk to you about something?

Sure.

It's Wyatt.

What about him?

Well, I think that you like him, and...

and I know that he likes you, too.

But sometimes people like each other in different ways.

You've been talking to my dad, haven't you?

No. Well, yes, but--

Wyatt's really nice.

And I don't know what my dad has against him, but...

now he's turning you against him, too.

No, Allie, I really like Wyatt, I do.

Can we talk about this later?

We're going to have to call.

Oh.

I got a pocket full of spades.

Lucky streak, man.

Oh, bring it in.

There you go, sweetheart.

Deal me in.

Oh! Come on.

Of all the low down...

dirty tricks.

I don't have time for this.

I've got a stack of fiscal reports

I'm supposed to be signing off on.

Don't forget national parks to ruin.

Look around you, would you. Does this look ruined?

Well, come on, Lucas, you know full well

they're only going to expand their herds

and trample natural growth.

You're going to pollute the streams.

This park will be a shadow of what it is now.

You're free to disagree with me, but...

I don't understand why you're this angry.

Really?

Oh.

Are you okay?

Thanks.

You're welcome.

Look.

The truth is, I...

I was hurt.

There you go. I said it, I was hurt.

The way you let Edwin sideline me.

And the shrinking of the national park.

And Robber Barons National Park.

It left me in the lurch, too, you know,

running out on me the way you did.

How do you think that looked to the press

and my opponents?

It's not easy making everybody happy, but, uh,

maybe I'm not doing a good enough job with my friends.

Yeah, maybe me too.

It's a cow.

Mmhmm.

I think we're this way. Come on. Let's go.

You stay there, cow.

Call.

Queens over eights.

Ha, ha, ha, ha, ha! Bring it in!

Thank you.

Hey, seems lady luck is on my side tonight Mr...

I'm not here to make friends, buddy.

Okay.

Buddy.

Hi, Ava.

Uh, you wouldn't happen to know

how long you'll be staying with us

because the hotel is really starting to book up quickly.

Oh, gosh. Mr. Hickam, you've been so patient.

You know, I still haven't been able to get a hold of my parents.

They're traveling in the Alps.

I see.

Maybe I could work to pay for my room and board.

We sure could use the help.

Do you have any experience waiting tables?

I'm a fast learner, and I'm a real good singer.

If you ever want to liven the place up.

That's fantastic.

Great.

Last night, she bought a round of drinks for the whole saloon.

And when I say bought, I do not mean paid for.

Her tab is out of control.

Well, I guess when you're dealing with an heiress,

you get what you get.

Heiress?

Who is this heiress that everyone keeps speaking about?

Actually, never mind. I'm looking for Lee.

I've been looking for him everywhere.

The mayor?

Last I heard, you were taking him out to the forest.

That is true.

You're never going to convince me that cows and conservation

are a good mix.

You're entitled to your opinion, as am I to mine.

Mm.

What on earth?

Thanks for the walk.

Anytime.

Lee!

Hi, sweetheart.

Oh!

Hey.

Oh, they certainly sound better.

How did this happen?

We, uh... did a little meddling

in your honor.

Oh, in my honor.

Mmhmm. You see, sometimes you gotta get lost

so He can lead us back home.

Well, I hear we have a new visitor in town.

Everyone seems to have met this Ava Riella

except for me.

Very sweet.

Though a bit lost, I think.

I hear her life story is similar to your own.

Isn't it odd seeing yourself in someone.

Have you ever wanted to go back in time

and give your younger self advice?

Oh my goodness, Elizabeth, I think we both know

my younger self wasn't going to take advice

from anyone, including me.

Oh.

Oh, what is it?

I'm afraid I may have botched things with Allie.

How so?

She likes a boy.

Ooh, a crush? No. Oh, unrequited.

Mmhmm.

Oh!

I tried warning her.

Elizabeth.

I know. I felt protective.

I've been in those shoes before.

I knew what was coming,

and I just didn't want her to get hurt.

All right. What did she say?

Well, she wound up defending him.

Nothing drives a girl into the wrong arms faster

than parental disapproval.

I'm not her parent.

It wasn't my place to interfere,

even though Nathan asked me to.

I can see the complications.

But Allie could use a mother

or at least a mother figure now more than ever.

I don't want to presume.

Well, then, I guess, you'd have to take

what I suspect would be your own advice.

Mm.

Take your cues from her.

That is good advice.

Yeah.

Hi.

Finished work?

I'm just on a lunch break.

Got any plans for the weekend?

Just work mostly.

Oh. I was wondering, maybe...

would you want to go on a picnic?

I mean, with me.

Um...

you know, I'm not really much of a picnic guy.

It could just be a walk or--

Uh... listen, Pigtails, uh, you're a really sweet kid,

but you're not exactly my speed.

You know what I mean?

Oh.

Yeah. Definitely.

I'll still see you around, though.

Hey, hey, why don't you get

a grilled cheese, huh, on me.

Hi, Allie.

Hi, Jack.

Hi, Allie. I made those potatoes you like.

Thanks, Mrs. Thornton.

Allie, at home we call her mom.

Honey Bear, I think that only applies to you.

Everything all right?

Yeah, fine.

I'm just gonna go put my bag upstairs.

Thank you.

Sorry about that.

Sometimes I get so focused on the cards.

Not that it helped me much, but you, on the other hand.

I have some obligations to fulfill.

What's her name?

Trudy.

The most gorgeous gal you're ever gonna meet.

Well, you haven't met my gal yet, Diane.

That's better luck than the cards, right?

Toddy Davis.

Danny DeMarco.

Nice line of work you're in to afford the table.

Got to say, dealing in estates and whatnot

there's a good line of work.

I'm in collectibles myself. Rare stamps, the odd coin.

What can I say, the 20s have been good to me.

That's some lapel pin you got there.

You know, if you, uh, if you ever want to part with it.

No, no, no, no.

This is an old family heirloom.

Now, that watch of yours, though,

that's a collector's item, if I'm not mistaken, right?

Takes one to know one, hey.

Mmhmm.

Well, I better get out of here before I lose any more money.

You know, I'm, uh,

I'm going to be in Europe for a bit but,

look me up.

Maybe we can do business.

Thanks, friend.

Just might do that.

Want some company?

It's getting chilly. I brought you a shawl.

Thanks.

Allie, I want to apologize for overstepping earlier.

Wyatt is really none of my business.

Anyway, you were right.

I asked him to go on a picnic,

and he told me I'm not his speed.

What does that even mean?

Oh, Allie.

I know he liked me when we were dancing.

Why is he acting like it didn't happen?

Sometimes young boys, young people,

they don't know what they really want

and it can be very confusing.

But the only speed that really matters is yours.

I know it's going to seem like I'm just saying this, but

everyone goes through what you're feeling

from time to time.

I did.

I suppose you're gonna tell me I'll get over it.

You will.

In time.

But you probably won't forget it.

And that's a good thing.

Because...

when the right one comes along, you'll know the difference.

That's what my mom told me.

She always said, this too shall pass.

My sister Julie learned to cross-stitch

so she could put that on a pillow for her.

I hate to admit it, but she was right.

You know,

if I was little Jack,

I'd call you mama all the time.

Allie...

you know, you can think of me however you want.

Thanks, Mrs. Thornton.

What if at home you start calling me Elizabeth.

Which home? Yours or mine?

Maybe both.

Okay.

Elizabeth.

I really like the sound of that.

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