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We're almost there.

Smell the sea.

Sea and that red earth.

Nothing like it.

Excuse me, God.

I don't know what to do.

Should I tell him now? I really think that waiting this long was a big

I'm engaged to another man and I'm bringing you home under false pretenses.

That's what it is.

I caught something that... Yeah?

Well, I just thought that you might be a little bit hungry.

Would you like to pay lunch?

Thank you.

What I wanted to say was that... You're a town guardian?

Avenue Chronicle?

Oh, the chronicle.

And,

Hattie,

what is it?

Dale? Kennedy destroyed my father.

What?

Worker's housing burned to the ground.

Natalie, next stop. Next stop, Natalie.

Look at this.

Devastation.

I missed you so much, Mother.

Now let her catch your breath.

Now what about Hattie? Where is she? Good Lord.

Gus.

Gus Pike.

Gus.

You're alive.

Mr. and Mrs. King.

It is you, isn't it? Of course it's us. Who else would it be?

Gus has lost his eyesight.

I'm so sorry.

Nobody told us.

It's all right, Mrs. King.

So who else is there?

Fela? No.

Then... Just us.

Good to have you home, son.

We're all standing around here for like a bunch of niddies.

Now, Alec, where's the carriage?

It's just here.

Among us.

Tell me, tell me.

Olivia and Jasper, are they all okay?

You've got to tell Stuart McCrae at once.

No, I will. Soon.

No, dear, not soon.

Today. Now.

He has no idea you found Gus.

That is only half of my problem.

Gus knows nothing about Stuart.

trying to tell you something all day, and I just keep losing my courage.

You're having second thoughts. Oh, no, no, Gus, it's not that at all.

Every word I said to you in Charleston was the truth.

Yes?

Well, I didn't tell you everything.

I'd like to sit down.

That's good.

Where I left it.

Gus, when your ship went down, they gave you up for dead.

And I died right along with you.

For ages, I wandered through this house, through these rooms, speaking

only when spoken to.

Then one day...

I suppose God took pity on me.

He sent me a friend.

Somebody who brought me back to the land of the living.

Who's the friend?

Stuart McRae.

You don't know him.

He came to Adam Lee to manage the bank.

We became engaged, Gus.

Do you love him?

It wasn't love.

It was... Oh, I don't know what.

He helped me survive when all I wanted to do was shrivel

up and die.

You should have told me.

Would you have come home?

No.

That's why I didn't.

Stuart?

Felicity, why didn't you tell me you were arriving? Let me look at you, my

beautiful girl. Please, let me go.

What is it?

We found Gus.

I brought him home.

We have to talk.

Hello. This is Eddie. Hello. Welcome home.

Hello, Eddie.

Oh, Montgomery.

Hello, Mr. Baby.

What's this? This is a baby.

I know it's a baby.

Whose is it?

Where did it come from?

Well, there was a young girl at the cannery, and she ran into some

so she asked us to take care of the baby for her.

Oh, she's a sweet little thing.

But, good Lord, hadn't you both enough on your plate to work with a cannery and

all? We have a plan.

Plan?

What plan?

No, no, I understand.

Yes, of course.

You've decided to rebuild immediately. Is that it?

Well, we have an appointment to see about the financing with Mr. Stuart

He has some concerns.

Thank you, Stock.

Cries of doom and gloom.

Why, the fate of all Avila depends on that cannery. And you can tell him I

so. Right.

Yeah.

Truth to tell, Mr.

McRae, see, I have to find some way to keep the new cannery, see, running all

year round. Canning what?

Well, you see, I'm not quite sure, but I'll come up with something. You're

putting the cart before the horse, Jasper, and you know it. Oh, yes, but

is everything, you see. Our workers will lose faith in us if we don't get going

right away. See, here's the... Here's the... Here's the...

Good. Tables and chairs and... Yes, and here we put a nursery so that ladies can

bring their babies to work with them.

What do you think?

It's a fine plan, Mrs. Dale.

But I strongly advise against doing it. Against rebuilding?

You both want to do the right thing so badly you're clutching at straws.

Yes, but these people are counting on us.

And that kind of thinking doesn't hold up in the modern world.

The most up -to -date cannery money can buy is already up and running right in

the next town. It's competitive. They've cornered your suppliers, your markets,

and most of your workers.

Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, but you see, that's why we're here.

It's too late.

By the time you're operational, it'll be a good year.

By then, you'll never catch up.

So you're suggesting we just give up?

I'm a businessman, too.

I'd love to take your loan.

Denying the two of you, you'd pay it back even if I killed you.

But in good conscience, I can't let you do it.

You're my friends.

You'd lose every nickel you have.

What about the town? What about me?

Face it.

The other guy beat you to it.

Believe me.

I know how it feels.

Denied your loan?

Not denied.

Exactly advised against it.

Oh, I've lost.

his head, that Stuart McRae.

Still stewing over Felicity, I suppose.

I'll write out a check for you right now.

How much do you need? We can't take your money, Hetty.

No, we wouldn't be able to pay you back.

We couldn't live with that.

Yep. You know, we have to cut our losses right now, not create new ones. You

have to rebuild.

This is our decision, Hetty.

No, no, it is not just your decision.

That cannery is heavenless bread and butter.

Well, it won't be if we can't compete with Carmody. Why can't you understand

that? Because I won't allow it. That is why.

Hedy, we have a family to consider.

A new baby.

Responsibilities. We have to resolve this in our own way. Oh, you don't have

way. If you do, it's unthinkable. Please, let's not fight.

Sit, sit.

Sit.

Here we have profiteers sneaking about our island, stealing away the very heart

of Avonlea with their clever machinery and their roguish notions of

You choose this moment to turn your back on us.

This is

my

house.

You get out.

So, how did you pass the time on Charlton, Gus?

Come with her?

Oh, yes. I'll, uh... I'll get that.

No, I'll get it. No, no, no. Felix, sit down. Sit down. I'll, uh...

I'll get it. I'll be right back, Gus.

It's him, isn't it?

No, Gus, dear.

He only boards his horse here.

A word with you.

Stuart McCrae.

Why don't you let me take these reins?

So this is Gus Pike.

I never would have come back if I knew you were engaged.

This is none of your business.

We've made plans.

I've built us a home.

If you're any kind of gentleman, don't leave.

Hurry up now, girl.

We have a lot to do tomorrow.

Felicity has planned chores for everyone.

So we have to get a good night's sleep tonight.

Chocolate!

Can I eat a whole box myself?

Of course you can.

You were so scared you were never coming back.

There's Mr. McRae.

Did you bring him talking too?

Children, this is Gus Pike.

Gus, meet Callie and Duffy and Edgar and Balmarie.

They were the first of all our orphans.

Glad to meet you.

All right, first one in bed is the winner.

Go.

I met him.

Told me he built you a house with his own hands.

Something I could never do for you. Don't say that.

You don't understand.

I didn't come back to Avonlea to ruin everything for you. Oh, God. It's true.

It'll be good to you, Felicity. I don't need eyes to see that.

There's more to consider than you and me.

There's your future.

I have to do what's bad.

I have to let you go.

There you go.

Hot coffee.

Felicity said to tell you there's no point in hiding out here by the

I'm doing what's best.

How about you?

How are things at the hotel?

Oh, the same.

I'm Mr. Tremaine's assistant now.

It's, uh, it's safe.

Oh, safe isn't bad.

No. Just boring.

Albert had this brochure.

Opportunities in Canada for young men.

A whole list of things.

Farming out west, the Navy, mining in northern Quebec.

I've been thinking about the Navy.

That's what's on your mind.

I haven't told anyone else but you. My parents will have a fit.

You got enough to eat there?

Good.

How are you fellas doing?

Any word when you'll be starting up? There's jobs, good jobs in Carmody. Shut

your mouth. Mr.

Dale is doing it best he can.

We've come here to talk to you. Yeah, talk's cheap. When's the cannery going

It's... It's over.

We've tried every which way to... But we can't compete with the comedy.

Tanner.

You have been loyal and patient

and...

And I've kept you all waiting much too long, so... I thank you for

your good years and good work.

Free to go.

I announced it publicly and without my permission.

Now, Hattie, it's their business, not yours.

Oh, no, it is not just their business.

What hurts Avonlea hurts me, Rachel, and... And you can mark my words, those

dales just drove a nail through Avonlea's coffin.

You did everything humanly possible.

I should have tried harder.

First the Carmody Cannery and then lightning strikes.

Well, you know, maybe we're looking at this all wrong. Maybe Providence is

trying to tell us something.

Tell us?

What?

Old Grandpa King used to say, when life sends you a lemon, make lemonade.

That's all we can do, darling.

Make lemonade.

Thank God for you, Olivia.

What do you say?

Well, it's... Oh, dear God.

There's nothing left.

A few posters all standing there like blackened scarecrows.

It's enough to make a person weep.

We all have to rise up like a phoenix from the ashes.

And so must you.

You have talked things through with Felicity, haven't you?

She's better off with Stuart McRae.

Oh, nonsense.

She didn't travel all that way to Charleston just to turn back now, you

Neither must you, my boy.

Yet you have to forge ahead.

Oh, I think at another opinion about those eyes, Dr.

Snow could easily have stopped by the farm and talked to me.

I don't think so, Miss King.

Sometimes a person loses heart.

Yeah.

But you're not one of those persons, either.

Courage, that's right.

Take a friend from those who love you.

You'll survive all this.

I promise.

Gus, I'm afraid the news isn't good.

I don't think it will improve.

I've heard about some new operation they're doing in Charlottetown.

Well, there are new procedures, yes, but the success rate is low.

Any surgery requiring a general anesthetic is potentially fatal.

But there is a chance I could see again.

Oh, yes, but there's a greater chance you could die Or barring that you'd risk

losing what little side you have

Not

fair after all he's been through to be faced with no choice

at all, but he has a choice

A painful one, yes, but it's a choice and we'll all stand behind him no matter

what he decides.

Now, what about Stuart?

Have you resolved things with him?

We barely speak.

He's so hurt.

You are going to have to tell him what's in your heart.

It's the hardest thing you'll ever do, but...

He'll set you free.

I accepted your proposal in good faith, Stuart.

Finding Gus changed everything.

You must know that.

I waited a lifetime for you.

I hurt him terribly, Gus.

But I had to end it.

You know, in your worst moments, I've never known you to have a handkerchief.

Here.

Oh,

it was awful.

I know you're upset, but there's something I have to tell you.

What?

I'm having the surgery.

Gus, no.

It isn't worth the risk.

It's a chance, Felicity.

Don't try and talk me out of it. I've made up my mind.

Hologram, Miss King. Thank you.

My dear Felicity, by the time you receive this, I will be gone.

I'm leaving. I think it is best for both of us.

I wish you happiness.

To my dying day, I will regret losing you.

Well, I should be.

Scalpel, please.

Of course I accept the charges, you link -a -boop.

Sorry for having the sense I can't give geese.

Felicity!

Lord, he's in the recovery room.

Yes! Yes, yes, we're here!

Yes!

through it with flying colors.

Oh, Felicity, thank goodness.

What about his sight?

It's too soon to tell. We'll keep him sedated so he doesn't move his head too

much, and then we'll just have to wait and see.

Well...

Felicity,

you go and have a rest, dear. I'll stay here.

Fine, I'll go get us some tea.

I'm right here, Gus.

I always will be.

You're my whole life.

I've never been anyone else.

Remember?

You came running into the classroom, barefoot, smoking that awful pipe.

I fell in love with that boy.

And when this is all over,

Whether you can see or not, I will marry you as I should have when you first

proposed to me.

That's a proposal.

I accept.

I can still now.

Don't open your eyes until I tell you.

All right.

Slowly now.

could sign just by give it time

doctor says that with corrective lenses you should see some improvement

i'm just really hopeful that i'll get a bit better every day

this king says he'll be going on a honeymoon

maybe a way long nope when we come back here though We thought maybe we'd take a

stab at living with you and the other kids at the Fowling Home.

Yeah!

Gus Pike, you're recovering from surgery. You're supposed to be resting.

Oh,

Jennifer, there's no way to plan a wedding. Well, for one thing, it ought

at the hotel.

How can you cram that many people into the church? It's all too hodgepodge for

my taste.

Oh, two, if you'd just postpone it a few more days, then Sarah might get here.

Well, I've cabled her, provided there's time for her to book passage on a ship.

Oh, I have no faith in schemeships.

Floundering about the stormy sea like great puffing elephants.

I tremble for the child's safety.

She'll be fine.

But Olivia's late. I wonder why she called this meeting of the clan.

Good night, my love.

You're absolutely sure?

Of course I'm sure.

We have one life to live.

What life?

Life.

We've decided to leave Avonlea.

Jasper has been offered and has now accepted a permanent position with the

Society. Oh, wonderful, wonderful.

Leave, haven't they?

You can't.

Well, we're doing it, Hetty.

That's why I'm asking for my share of the family trust.

Yes, well, you can't have it.

I'll not see the king principal divided for such arrant selfishness.

Now, just hold on. Oh, really, Hedy? There's more than one person. No, no. I

said no.

She'll get that money over my dead body, and that's final.

Hedy, you have no right.

Right, right. Who cares about rights?

Well, what about duty and obligation?

Heavenly needs you. How dare you desert us now that the chips are down. You,

you and that nitwit husband of yours. That's enough, Hedy.

Jasper, I'm sorry. She... We've decided to leave Avonlea with her without your

money.

Where is your backbone, girl?

Hmm? You're your sense of community.

Oh, we kings.

Set an example here.

Oh, if you run, everyone will run.

Stop trying to make her feel like Ingrid.

Hattie, I'm sick to death of you continually trying to rule the roost.

own the trust alone.

Hattie, Janet is right.

The trust isn't yours alone.

Two out of three wins.

I'm one voter.

Alec?

Alec can do today.

I vote that Olivia takes her share of the trust.

That's the way it is.

Betrayed by my own family.

Judas is the lot of you.

Women.

Please don't do this. Not with the wedding so soon.

Wedding? Why would I come to a wedding where I'm not wanted?

No one said that. Oh, yes, but actually, louder than words. No, no, I do not set

foot at a wedding with a pack of traitors.

Not if you pick me on bended knee.

Eddie King, you will live to regret this.

I'll come back for Felicity.

Good Lord.

I joined up.

I guess rebel blood runs in the family.

Thank you.

Thank you.

King, you're not even... Don't go. Just a moment. We're going to the church.

Heather, I'm not going.

What are you talking about?

There's no time now for that.

Suffice it to say that this family has chosen to side with the profit mongers

and I'll not condone it.

Olivia's leaving and Alex supports... Stop this.

It seems to me you've... painted yourself into a cornrow.

You change your mind this minute and come with me.

No. No, you go, child. And with my blessing, go on.

But I'll not be there.

How you feeling, old man?

Um, a bit warm.

Find it hot in here?

Not at all.

Said you had the ring right here in my pocket.

You'll be all right guys Just a bit nervous I'm doing right by

yourself there, but you will Got a case of the jitters myself, but going to see

I mean Don't worry.

I'll make a fine sailor Felix. Okay, I'm half as good as you are.

I Always looked up to you cuss

I'm looking up to you.

I'm glad you're done enough.

I never had a brother before.

Felicity!

Oh, you take my breath away. Thank you, Miss Livia.

You don't look so bad either, father of the bride. Thank you.

She's not here. I feel like it's all my fault.

Don't blame yourself, Olivia. Nothing will change that old bird's mind.

Sarah!

Listening. Oh, Sarah, you made it.

I wouldn't miss your wedding for anything in the world.

Look at you.

You're wicked.

Come here.

Sarah, have you seen Aunt Hattie?

Sarah, Felicity.

She's impossible.

She'll be here.

I know she will.

If either of you know any impediment why you may not be joined in matrimony, let

you confess it now.

Everyone, stay where you are.

I refuse to get married without you. No.

It's my day and I'll do the talking.

Show me that you've got the courage to put your differences aside because we're

family.

Don't you see? That's all that matters now.

Forgive me.

I can't.

Then I am going to stand here in my wedding dress until it rots.

in token of your covenant with one another, give each other the right hand.

But God hath joined together.

Let no man put a thunder.

Big Miles now.

Excuse me.

Ladies and gentlemen.

You have to forgive me. I can't see everyone.

But I know you're all here.

I'm so proud to be part of the King family.

Finest people I know.

Took me in like a son.

Helped me like one of their own.

And I'll be grateful to the end of my days.

Thank you all for calling.

And now, speaking on behalf of the family, I'd like to introduce Miss

King.

Ladies

and

gentlemen, today, on this day of days...

the most courageous young woman came to visit me.

And I learned something valuable from her.

You see, I'd been fretting and fuming over the changes sweeping over our

town, and change is inevitable.

Of course it is.

People will leave our town.

Some may have to.

But Avonlea will never vanish.

Gus and Felicity will be staying here to carry on with the foundling home and to

one day start a family of their own, perhaps.

But wherever they go, all the young people of Avonlea, the memory of this

the people, the land, the sea, these things will never be

forgotten, but will remain in their hearts forever.

And so I'll...

I'll ask you all now to raise your glasses and join me in a toast to the

bride and groom.

Bride and groom.

Then, then, loved one, near and afar, that

wherever you wander, wherever glorious adventures lie ahead of you, you can

easy knowing you've a place to come home to.

The dearest spot on earth.

Our Avonlea.

To Avonlea. Avonlea.