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How are those insurance claims coming?

I am hosting a legal clinic

at the schoolhouse tomorrow night.

I would love to come.

That's MacGinty. What are we still doing here?

Let's go arrest the guy.

We'll know if it's arson in a day or two.

I'm right about this one.

We stopped to have some stew for lunch

with just a small cooking fire.

If we were responsible for...

Starting the fire.

Boys, why don't you tell Constable Grant

what you told your parents and me?

Here you go, fellas.

Thank you.

When we went out to set trail markers,

Toby and I decided to make a fire.

Uh...

We wanted to heat up some stew, but then we put it out.

I doused it with water, buried the coals.

From what Cooper told me, they did everything right.

Where exactly did you light this fire?

Do you remember?

Up the north side, just past Bellrock.

Uh, we could take you there.

No. It's okay, we know Bellrock.

As soon as the fire site is safe,

we'll head up to inspect.

Did either of you

actually see this fire start?

No.

We didn't notice anything until we were almost down North Ridge.

That's when we smelled smoke.

And just like that,

we were surrounded by fire.

I promise, I thought it was out.

We must've missed a step.

We're so sorry.

It's all right.

You both did great in there.

I'm so proud of you boys for telling the truth.

I wish we never made that fire.

So, we still don't know what caused the fire.

And if it was the boys?

Well, they're minors,

so this will go on their record.

They may have some community service, but...

they won't serve any jail time.

I do have to warn you that if Cooper and Toby

are found responsible,

your family could be liable for all property loss and damage.

And that's half the town.

We can't possibly pay for that.

What do we do?

Well, you can certainly fight it in court.

So, my advice is to get the best lawyer you can.

The sooner the better.

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Edie, I'm so sorry.

I got...

I got stuck at this ridiculous dinner,

and by the time I ran over to the meeting,

everyone had left.

Well, once people realized the Governor wasn't joining,

as I had promised,

no one saw a reason to stay.

I really am sorry.

It was an important last-minute meeting for my campaign.

You know what?

In my work in Capital City,

I spend a lot of time around politicians.

And they always complained about the same thing.

The compromises,

the tough choices, the games.

But deep down,

in their core,

they loved it.

Edie, I can assure...

I thought maybe you were different.

That you wanted to change the rules.

I guess I was wrong.

Now, if you'll excuse me,

my clients expect my full attention.

Not compromises.

Whoa! New saddle.

Newton is gonna love it.

Actually, this is for Oliver's official service horse.

We get him in on Monday.

I thought he didn't get a horse until he's 18.

Well, after Sunday, he'll be 18.

Sunday?!

Oh, my goodness.

I have so much to do.

Uh...

Bye, Dad!

Oh! Sorry, Judge Avery.

Where's she off to in such a hurry?

I think I might have just released the hounds on someone.

It's Oliver's birthday this weekend.

Well, at least someone will be enjoying themselves.

Yeah, huh... I know.

I really hate this part of the job.

Well, we still have MacGinty we can look into.

We bring him in for questioning.

All right, I'll get him in today.

Anything so we don't have to charge those boys.

Here you go.

Oh! Well, I had wondered where

you two scampered off to after breakfast.

Yep. Just wanna show you what we've been working on.

I thought Goldie could use it for her dolls.

- Mm-hmm. - This is fantastic!

- And I made this for myself. - Oh!

- Goodness. - Arr!

Oh! Oh, oh, oh. All right now, just...

- Arr! - Oh, gosh. Ahh.

Well, I can tell the craftsmanship is quite good.

Can I walk Goldie to daycare again?

Gwen, of course.

Thank you. That's very helpful.

Gwen's gonna walk you to daycare, all right?

Off you go.

Hm.

Bye-bye!

- Arr! - Oh, oh...

That's enough.

It was good for me to get back to making something again.

Which...

- got me thinking. - Hmm.

You know how last night at the meeting,

a lot of people were complaining about

the construction companies jacking their prices

to profit off Benson Hills and their tragedy.

- Yes, it's terrible. - It-it's reprehensible.

So, what if we expand

Coulter Lumber into Coulter Construction?

A one-stop shop for the Benson Hills rebuild.

What do you think?

Well, Lee, I...

I think it's wonderful.

My mom says it was arson.

I heard it was Old Man MacGinty.

That's why Mayor Coulter went after him.

Focus on your reading, please.

What does arson mean?

Someone did this to us.

A fire like that doesn't just happen.

I know how difficult this is for you all.

Though it may be tempting,

until we have all of the answers,

we shouldn't be sharing unfounded rumors.

Now, let's turn our attention to science, please.

We have a witness that saw you

entering the park with a can of fuel

- the day of the fire. - Oh, yeah? Who?

We're asking the questions.

Your history with the park makes you a person of interest.

Now, you can choose to withhold information or not cooperate.

But that didn't serve you very well last time, did it?

Look, A.J.

we know you lost your ranch in the fire.

We don't wanna drag this out any more than we have to.

But if it was you entering the park with a can of fuel

on the day of the fire...

What do you expect us to think?

It wasn't fuel, it was a cat.

Excuse me?

I was burying my cat.

So, the...

the can was a cat?

I buried the cat in the can to protect it from wildlife

so he could rest in peace, all right?

Do you expect us to...

His name was Mr. Mittens.

He was a Maine Coon and the best mouser I ever had.

Well, I'm inclined to believe you.

Because I don't know why anybody would make up a story like that.

But it still puts you in the forest

the day of the fire.

And you could have set that fire after the...

burial.

Fine.

Ask the barkeep at Shivering Timbers.

- Hold on. Shivering... - Shivering Timbers.

In Benson Hills.

I was there all afternoon.

Toasting the memory of Mittens?

Mr. Mittens.

And there you are, 15 cents change.

Thank you, Denise.

Oh. Good afternoon, Minnie.

Good afternoon, Ned.

- Florence. - Minnie.

How are the jam sales going?

- Oh... - Pretty good, I suppose.

More folks are buying provisions since the fire.

- Mmm. And they do love the jam. - They do.

Oh. That's wonderful.

Would you be able to sell more if I brought in a double batch

this week and the next few weeks?

We wouldn't be able to... to-to pay you up front.

But of course, um... you'll keep

all the-the proceeds of what we sell.

All right, I'll bring some more jars.

- Very good. - Minnie, are you all right?

Yes. Yes, of course.

Uh... see you both tomorrow.

- Cheerio. - Good day.

All right.

- Hmm. - Hmm.

Oh. Back already?

Yeah.

Found the barkeep.

He's been living in Buxton since the fire.

So did A.J.'s story check out?

Seems so.

MacGinty talked the poor guy's ear off

about Mittens all afternoon.

I think you mean Mr. Mittens.

Yeah, well, without another lead,

that just leaves...

I know.

We keep looking.

Hi.

Hi.

Oh, no.

Bad day?

Started bad and then it got worse.

We cleared MacGinty.

- So, Cooper and Toby? - Yeah.

It's looking like it more and more.

Oh, those poor boys.

And their families.

Well, is there anything we can do to protect them?

I can't withhold our strongest lead

from my report, but...

I can redact their names because they're minors.

- It's not much... - But it's something.

Yeah.

Have I told you lately

how impeccable I think you are?

Not lately.

Hey there, you two.

You seem awful chipper.

I'm planning a surprise party.

Oliver turns 18 on Sunday.

And it'll be his first birthday party.

- Ever? - Ever!

And hear me out...

I'm thinking... circus.

Okay...

Maybe a circus is a bit overboard.

Well, what do you think Oliver would want?

Probably something smaller.

More personal.

Sounds about right.

I don't know, I just...

I really want it to be special.

Allie, I think whatever you do, it's going to be special.

Do you think you could both help?

Yes.

Oh!

You're the best.

Maisie...

Those aren't the clothes we put out for donation.

Well, I made some executive decisions.

You know, I must say, Mei.

You and Michael are two peas in a pod.

Neither one of you has much fashion sense, hm.

Oh...

I'm all for donating for a good cause.

But she's even taking the matching hats

we got on our honeymoon.

And your blue suit.

You wore this at our wedding.

She's never liked me in blue.

But... Mike.

You're not gonna say anything?

I found with Maisie, it's best to just...

pick your battles.

Well, in order for that to work,

you actually have to pick some battles.

Enjoy.

Hi, Allie. The usual?

Not today.

I just came by to give you this.

Ooh.

It's a surprise party for Oliver.

Thanks anyway, but I can't come.

Why, are you working?

Maybe the Yosts can cover your shift.

I don't think I should go.

But everyone's gonna be there.

It was me and Cooper.

We lit a fire in the woods

when you and Opal were off and...

Obviously, that must've been what started the fire.

Oh, Toby.

We told the Constable,

so everybody's gonna know soon enough.

So, I don't think you want us at your party.

Hey, so I talked to everyone,

and they're all on board for the expansion.

What? What is it?

I read the most recent RCMP report about the fire.

A.J. MacGinty was in the woods on the day of the fire.

I knew it!

He did not start it.

He didn't?

He was burying his cat, one Mr. Mittens.

He was back in Benson Hills and accounted for

by the time the fire started.

Well...

Back to square one.

Still have no idea who started the fire.

Well...

There is one more thing in the report.

Mm-hmm?

The only lead now is two kids from Hope Valley.

An accidental fire that got out of control.

The kids who went hiking.

Yes.

You're not gonna publish that, though, right?

No, I will not.

But I'm sure the Benson Hills Beetle will.

Have you seen this?

Don't want to.

Can you do me a favor?

There's something missing from this shepherd's pie,

and I don't know what it is.

Basil.

I already put some in.

- Hmm. - Pepper, maybe.

- Elizabeth. - I know.

I know.

If you had heard the children whispering in class today,

everyone's just looking for someone to blame.

Once they figure out it was those boys...

You just find a way to stop the speculation.

Well, maybe if people heard it directly from you,

then you could answer their questions.

Call a meeting.

At least for the people here in town.

I think gossip is always worse than the truth.

That is a great idea.

Hmm.

Paprika.

Paprika!

Baby, I just heard from Nathan and Elizabeth.

They're calling a town meeting about the fire investigation.

Are they gonna talk about Cooper?

I don't know.

But we should go.

I need to focus on what I can control.

Baby, what's... what's all this?

I called that defense lawyer Bill recommended.

And he's not cheap.

What about Edie? Can't she help us?

No, she's one of the victims of the fire, too.

So, it's a conflict of interest,

and we need the best.

I know it's hard.

But what Cooper did was an accident.

We're gonna be all right.

I have faith.

How can we pay for Angela's tuition

and a good lawyer for Cooper?

Joseph, you can put all your trust

in God's hands.

But right now,

I need to use the hands God gave me.

I can do both.

Put me to work.

Thank you all for being here on such short notice.

Now, we know that the fire investigation

is a topic of great interest.

I'm sure many of you have read the article

in the Benson Hills Beetle.

So, we're here today to give you the facts

of the investigation,

quell any rumors, and answer any questions

that you may have.

Is it true that you questioned A.J. MacGinty?

Why hasn't he been arrested?

- Yeah! - Yeah, why?

A.J. MacGinty had a verified alibi during the fire.

He's no longer a suspect.

But we are still looking...

The Beetle says two kids from Hope Valley

started the fire. Is that true?

What?

Calm down, everyone. Calm down.

It's true that there was a group of kids

hiking in the woods at the time,

and they lit a small camping fire.

But it is still under investigation.

There's no proof yet that that is what caused

the wildfire.

But that is what you suspect.

Under investigation does not mean arrested or convicted.

Is it true that your daughter was one of those hikers?

All right, let's just remember that the people of Hope Valley

took us in during our time of need.

Now, what we need right now is a little trust.

Right.

We wanna believe that you are telling us all you know

and not putting your kids...

and your jobs ahead of closing this out.

You all get to sleep in your own beds.

It's easy to forget that some of us have nothing.

Mayor Hickam...

we are working as quickly as we can,

but not quicker.

Well, it sure sounds like you're keeping secrets.

It sure does!

We want answers!

We need to know what's going on!

I know how hard it is waiting for answers.

You all have lost so much, and everyone is just

looking for "why".

But what if

it does turn out

that all of this happened because some kids

lit a campfire?

What if your suffering isn't caused by anyone

trying to hide the truth from you or hurt you?

What if it really was just a terrible accident?

As much as you're hurting, finding blame today

isn't going to bring back your homes

or restore your businesses.

When you all showed up in Hope Valley

with the few things you could carry,

we became a community.

And that's the only way we're going to get through this.

I just feel so helpless, Nathan.

I know.

I mean, if it was our kids, what would you do?

I would make sure they felt loved and supported

No matter the outcome.

Well, then that's exactly what we're gonna do

for Cooper and Toby.

Cooper!

Cooper! Cooper Canfield!

What do you think you're doing?

I don't wanna burden you anymore.

I read that, and it's nonsense.

I heard you and Dad last night.

I know I'm ruining everyone's lives.

It's better if I go.

You listen to me.

You have never been and will never be a burden.

You and Dad have so much to worry about.

With Angela, with the church.

I'm supposed to be the easy one.

If Angela has to leave school

because of my mistake...

I won't be able to live with myself.

Cooper.

Please hear this.

You've brought us light and joy

since the day you were born.

And this accident, this mistake...

it changes nothing.

You are known.

And you are loved.

Okay?

After all the business I've done at your bank,

this is what you pull?

Forget the loan.

I'll do it on my own.

There you go.

I got no ranch, no insurance,

and no loan.

I'm ruined.

You got your wish.

So, after we check on the cupcakes

and pick up the balloons, we'll be all set to decorate.

Hi Maxine, Rupert.

Um, maybe this whole party is a mistake.

What?

It's not too late to cancel it.

Why would you say that?

Well, I thought it would be good to try and have fun together.

Mm-hmm.

But I invited the kids from Benson Hills,

and none of them are coming.

Allie. Listen.

Everyone heals at their own pace.

And you are doing something beautiful for a friend.

Oh.

There's the birthday boy now.

- Do you mind if I... - Of course.

Thanks.

Oliver!

Wait up.

Hey, Allie. Where you headed?

Oh, just doing errands.

Um, how is everything today?

I mean, after that town meeting.

About the same.

Rupert's mother wouldn't even look at me.

People want answers. It'll take time.

I know who it was.

Toby told me yesterday.

Then why did you defend yourself

at the meeting last night?

You let everyone think it could be you.

It's like Mrs. Thornton said.

It shouldn't matter who it was.

It was an accident.

I taught them to skip stones this summer.

Now it feels like it'll never be like that again.

Hey, wanna meet later?

Maybe go for a ride.

Uh, yeah. O-okay. Sure.

Meet at the stables?

Actually, meet at the café.

3:00.

I, uh, gotta bring something to Mrs. Canfield.

Okay. Yeah, sure.

So, it... it's a date.

Well, it's not a date, but... a plan.

It's a plan.

I'll see you later.

Can't wait.

Mikey, I am trying to breathe some life

back into this so-called garden of yours.

What is it?

Well, Maisie...

You remember how you taught me not to overcrowd the bulbs,

or else they won't bloom?

Yes, and it doesn't look like you've been taking that advice.

Well...

Uh, what I'm trying to say is...

we'll all flourish if we have our own space

that we respect.

This is our house,

and Mei and I are very happy to have you here

as long as you need.

But...

Well...

You're not the mayor here.

So, what are the terms?

I'm going to wear blue.

Powder.

- Royal. - Oh...

Navy.

- Periwinkle. - Oh, periwinkle.

All of them.

All of them.

All right.

And?

And...

uh, Mei and I would like you to join us at a birthday party.

A birthday party?

These are your terms, Michael.

Our young Mountie is turning 18,

and everyone is invited.

Oh, I highly doubt that some young man is gonna miss

an old lady mayor.

You're exactly who we need right now.

I saw you at that meeting.

People follow you, and they always have.

If you show a little community spirit right now,

you'll inspire everyone else.

Just think about it.

Uh, only if you want to.

Mei, I did it!

Am I, uh, am I interrupting?

Not at all, my friend.

Good.

Didn't see you at the town meeting last night.

Wasn't sure if you'd heard that MacGinty had been cleared.

I did hear that.

Rosie told me about Cooper and Toby and the campfire.

And I'm so sorry for those boys.

That is a...

terrible weight to have to carry.

Mm-hmm.

How about you?

How you holding up?

- If I'm being honest... - Mm-hmm.

I don't know right now how we're gonna get through this.

Yeah.

Aw, Joseph.

It is so hard to sit in the unknown.

I think that's why I was in such a rush to blame MacGinty.

I needed to hold someone responsible

for everything that I'd lost.

You are not alone in that.

Yeah.

Guess I'm no better than anybody else at that meeting.

Demanding names, needing someone to blame.

I wouldn't go that far.

- Come on now. - No, no, no.

You're willing to forgive Cooper and Toby.

Maybe you can find some forgiveness for Mr. MacGinty.

He didn't start the fire.

I was...

wrong about that.

That's as far as I'm willing to go.

You know, Lee.

Mercy means the most when it's hardest to give.

I hear you have an exciting announcement to make.

- Hmm? - Yes, I do.

I am officially seeking my second term as your Governor,

and my re-election campaign begins today.

Well, you heard it here first, listeners,

on the Valley Voice Radio Hour .

But now tell us,

why would people give you another term?

I will continue to think broadly,

and locally,

for all the people in the territory.

We will be helping the people of Benson Hills

rebuild their community.

That is a top priority.

In fact, I promise that the rebuild

of Benson Hills will be completed within one year.

One year? Governor...

The territory famously carries a deficit.

How can you make a promise like that

without money to do it?

You're right.

We do need revenue.

Does that mean raising taxes?

That is...

one way for us to secure the necessary funds, yes.

Look.

I can tell people what they wanna hear

about not raising taxes,

and then do exactly that when I'm in office.

But I'm not going to lie to you.

I am going to do everything in my power

to bring our community back onto its feet.

Allie!

Everything looks incredible.

You pulled it off in record time.

Thanks for all your help.

Aww.

Well, Oliver will be here soon.

There's no one here from Benson Hills.

I know you did your best, kiddo.

But it looks like somebody showed up.

Maisie. You made it.

Thank you for coming.

Thanks for the nudge.

We so appreciate you coming, Mayor Hickam.

Oh, my gosh.

Look!

Oh!

Oh, my goodness.

I am so happy you're here.

You were right. This is our community now too.

Oh.

Hi, Allie. You look really nice.

Ready to go?

Actually, there's something I wanna show you first.

Come with me.

Surprise!

Happy birthday, Oliver.

You did all this?

Well, I know you never got to have a party, so...

Something for every birthday you missed.

It's sort of like 18 birthdays in one.

What do you think?

I think this is the best thing ever!

Thank you.

Well, were you surprised?

More like shocked and amazed.

Glad to hear it.

- Let's get this party started. - Yes!

Cornhole?

Where's Cooper? He's the master.

Where is he?

And Toby?

I invited them, but...

I guess they decided not to come.

You know.

Yeah.

This is all incredible, but...

I promise I'll be right back.

Remember what Oliver said.

Loosen your wrist a little more and then fling it.

It's not just the wrist, you also gotta snap the elbow.

Oliver, what are you doing here?

Yeah, isn't your birthday party now?

It is, but you guys weren't there.

Trust me, that's how you want it.

Yeah. We set the fire, and you're a Mountie.

You shouldn't be hanging out with us.

You didn't do anything on purpose.

You're not criminals.

Anyway, the whole point of a birthday party

is being with your friends, so...

if you're not going, I'm not going.

Okay.

But we have one condition.

He's not back yet.

Gather round, everyone.

I just wanna say something really quick.

Thank you all for coming to my first ever birthday party.

Before I came to Hope Valley,

I didn't really have friends, but...

now I do.

And I feel like the luckiest guy.

Because friends are always there for you.

I'm glad I was able to convince my two pals,

Toby and Cooper, to join me here today.

They have something they wanna say to all of us.

Our cooking fire sparked the wildfire.

It was a horrible accident, and we're both really sorry.

So, so sorry.

Well.

The first time I convinced my parents to let me

babysit all of my siblings,

baby Mikey went missing.

Missing!

First rule of babysitting is don't lose the baby, right?

Oh, I panicked.

Called in the town Mountie, started a search party.

And do you know where we found him?

Asleep in the cupboard.

That's our Mikey.

That's right, even an old mayor like me

has made plenty of mistakes.

I'm pretty sure everyone here has.

I could keep you all here most of the night

talking about all my mistakes, but...

this is a party!

Let's get back to having fun!

Well done.

Constable.

Happy birthday.

- Thank you, Mayor Hickam. - Mm-hmm.

Isn't that your tie?

I left the blue tie for you, Michael.

Even if it does wash you out.

- Well, it's a start. - Yeah.

Good luck.

Elizabeth.

We heard about your beautiful speech at the town meeting.

Thank you for inspiring all this.

I just said the truth.

Cooper is an incredible kid.

He's the inspiration.

And he deserves everyone's support.

Well, just knowing we have that support

- is enough to see us through. - Mm.

Oh, my goodness!

All right!

That was the best party I've ever had.

Oliver, it's the only party you've ever had.

I, um...

I didn't get a chance to give this to you.

You didn't have to get me anything.

This collection made me fall in love with poetry.

Thank you.

I got something for you, too.

You're not supposed to get other people gifts

on your birthday.

It's actually from your birthday.

I didn't get to give it to you last year.

I hope now's okay.

You kept it all this time?

Go ahead.

Oliver.

It's a wolf.

'Cause, well... you love nature.

And you're so...

Brave.

It's really beautiful.

Thank you.

Here, you have to...

Allie really did a great job on that party.

Yep. It's a special group of kids.

I tend to think that all kids are special.

That's because of you.

You know that, right?

Those kids being generous today

and showing up for Toby and Cooper, that's...

That's because of you, Elizabeth.

You inspire them.

I'd say it was more of a team effort.

Well, I'm proud to be on your team,

Elizabeth Thornton.

Disaster has a way of breaking things down beyond recognition,

shattering the world around us.

You look around and you think your life

will never be whole again.

But when you accept a little help,

you can start to put the pieces back together.

There we go.

Got it?

You may be surprised to find what you end up with.

I've come to apologize.

I never should've accused you of starting that fire,

and I definitely...

Well, I shouldn't have lost my temper.

So, I am here today to humbly ask you for a favor.

Would you be willing to

let me launch my construction company

by building you a cabin here?

I don't need your charity.

Well, that's good news, because this wouldn't be charity.

I would be using the cabin as a model for prospective clients.

I guess that could work.

Good.

There is one more thing, Lee.

Right. Yes, of course.

Uh, the most important thing, as a matter of fact.

May we suggest the name...

Dr. Socks?

Oh, my...

Because loss...

always comes with a hidden gift.

And when we lean on our community,

there are greater riches to be found.

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