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My son died two years ago.

I lost my wife a week later.

I would like to call one more witness.

Clara Stanton.

Peter Stanton's widow.

Jack.

Hey.

Charles?

Elizabeth.

[♪♪]

[gavel pounding]

So you were married to one of the miners

who died in the explosion?

Yes, sir.

My husband's name was Peter Stanton.

He worked in the mine for three years.

We were wed two days before the accident.

Where did you find this witness?

Through a public records search of the men who died in the mine.

I have a marriage record

for Peter Stanton and Clara Weller.

I am impressed, Counselor.

And I have one more document.

This is the original safety report

signed by Joseph Sweeney himself.

It clearly states that the mine was unsafe,

due to a faulty ventilation system.

[murmurs rising]

Clara.

[Samantha crosses the floor]

Where did you find that document?

Peter didn't trust the mining company.

He was afraid

they'd blame his father for making trouble,

so he gave it to me for safekeeping...

[stifles a sob]

In case anything happened.

And where did Peter get that report?

It was his father's copy.

Mr. Stanton was afraid that someone might try to hurt him...

seeing as he was causing trouble for the company.

So he gave it to Peter.

This is hearsay, Your Honor.

We can't allow this.

I can allow

whatever I want.

And right now, what I want is to study these documents.

Court is adjourned.

[excited chatter]

[♪♪]

Thank you.

[sighs]

Clara...

I'm Abigail Stanton.

I'm Peter's mother.

[sobbing]

[♪♪]

Why didn't you see that coming?

The woman wasn't on the witness list.

Well, then how the hell can he allow her to testify?

Parker plays fast and loose.

You never know what he's going to do.

I told you that we should've stuck with Black.

Yeah, well, there's nothing we can do about that now,

so how are we going to get out of this?

There may be a way

to persuade Parker that the girl is lying,

but it's going to be expensive.

Do whatever it takes.

[Elizabeth] I hope I'm not taking

too much time away from your busy day.

[Charles] Not at all.

In fact, I have nothing better to do

than to go home and contemplate

my lonely bachelor existence.

[laughs] Why don't I believe that?

Remember when we were young?

We used to play blind man's bluff

in these gardens.

I remember.

You used to cheat.

That was you!

You used to peek out of that blindfold

So you could tag me.

I wanted to see where I was going

so I wouldn't run into a tree.

You always seemed to know

exactly where you were going.

Then... and now.

That may not be true,

but it's kind of you to say.

Do the people of Coal Valley know

how lucky they are to have you?

I'm lucky to have them.

Your father mentioned

there might be some business

for the company in Cape Fullerton.

I understand that's not far from where you are.

I'm not sure Father would be comfortable

visiting Coal Valley.

We have so few creature comforts.

I'm sure he'd be happy to visit you anywhere.

He'd be happier

if I just decided to come home.

Is that completely out of the question?

I'm worried about Mother.

But I'm the only teacher in Coal Valley,

and they depend on me.

Anything else keeping you there?

I'd be lying if I said there wasn't.

I see.

He must be very special to be worthy of your affection.

[laughs]

He is.

I have to say I'm disappointed.

Charles, don't be.

You and I have been friends forever.

I care about you.

Nothing's going to change that for me.

Nor for me.

Good.

[♪♪]

They look so perfect together.

Don't get ahead of yourself, darling.

A man can want what's best for his daughter.

If only it were that easy.

Want me to call Dr. Clement?

No, I'm... ahem.

Just a little light-headed.

[knocking]

Yes?

[door opening]

May I come in?

What for?

[♪♪]

That's a lot of money.

I'm sure you're aware

that bribing a judge is a federal offense.

Consider it, uh...

poker winnings.

Of future games

that may, or may not, occur.

Clever, Mr. Gentry.

Very clever.

[♪♪]

Hello, Tom.

Jack...

Almost didn't recognize you without your band uniform on.

I see you haven't lost that quick wit of yours.

[starts laughing]

Little brother!

I thought you were busy playing cops-and-robbers

in some mining town out west?

No, I took some time off

to escort Elizabeth Thatcher home to visit her family.

Oh! Lucky you.

The Thatchers are basically royalty around here.

They're just people, like me and you.

Except they're richer than Midas.

I hear even their butler has a butler.

Very funny.

Let me look at you.

You've grown since I've seen you.

Maybe the hair on my head.

It's been so long since you seen me, you forgot what I look like.

Never!

Well, I'm glad you're here. What are you drinking?

[exhales deeply]

Whiskey.

[claps hands] Bartender!

Whiskey for my brother.

So, how did you know where to find me?

The boys at the regional office

told me they've been keeping an eye on you.

Said you've been giving them some trouble.

Want to tell me about it?

[Elizabeth] Well, do you think I picked the right one?

Oh, Jack will love it.

I think it's beautiful.

That sounded like a compliment.

I know I'm hard on you.

I suppose sometimes I wish I were as free as you are.

Well, why can't you be?

This is my world, Elizabeth.

I'm not sure I'd fit in anywhere smaller.

Ooh!

What do you think of this one?

Maybe for a saloon wench with questionable morals.

Well, then maybe you should try it on, Viola.

Don't be ridiculous.

- [laughing] - Thank you.

I think it would be perfect

for your next dinner with Sir Lionel.

Ooh!

So I got into a fight.

It's no big deal. I'm doing just fine!

I wouldn't call getting tossed in jail "just fine."

The constables are so bored around here

they gotta make up reasons to arrest people.

Only they didn't in your case, did they?

I'm sorry I'm not

the upstanding defender of the law you are.

When we were growing up, you never got into trouble.

Never! Now you're going,

looking for it? What happened?

I don't know, Jack.

Maybe life happened.

Hey, can I get

another of these, sweetheart?

You know what? I think he's had enough.

Really, Jack?

Big brother's gonna tell me when I've had enough?

Hey, Thornton!

Where's my money?

[thumps glass down]

Spent it on your girlfriend.

You want to settle this the easy way,

or the hard way?

Easy way sounds good to me.

How much?

10 bucks.

Put your money away.

I'm gonna pay you when I'm good and ready.

[crashing]

Hoo!

Okay. Okay--

Ooh! Do you know what Elizabeth needs?

Hair jewels!

Don't you think that's a bit much?

But I will admit,

I've have been missing afternoon tea.

- [door swings open] - [ladies gasp]

- [thudding] - [Man] And stay out!

Jack?

Elizabeth.

We were just... having a bite to eat.

Apparently, you like to eat and run.

Or roll, as the case may be.

That was just a misunderstanding.

And who's this?

Tom Thornton. At your service.

I apologize for my brother's bad behavior here

but trouble seems to find him.

This is your brother?

His much better-looking and younger brother.

Tom.

These are the Thatcher sisters.

Miss Thatcher, Miss Thatcher...

and you must be...

Miss Thatcher?

Jack, how could you keep this charming man a secret?

I'm the black sheep of the Thornton family.

Right, Jack?

Well, I, for one,

find black sheep quite fascinating.

As interesting as this all is,

we must be going.

I'll see you this evening?

I'm looking forward to it.

[♪♪]

And these are the type of people

you want to invite into our family?

He said it was a misunderstanding.

So was the War of 1812.

[♪♪]

[Clara] We met last year,

when Peter was in Cape Fullerton

on mining business.

We would see each other every time he came for supplies.

[chuckles]

I wondered why

he always volunteered to go to Cape Fullerton.

Peter was the first boy I ever knew

who made me feel special.

He was generous, too.

I knew he didn't have much money,

but every time he came,

he would bring me flowers.

That sounds exactly like Peter.

I don't know why didn't he tell me about you.

He was afraid that you would think

we were too young to be engaged.

So we kept it to ourselves, but...

The day after we were married,

we knew it wasn't right to keep it a secret anymore.

We planned to come here to tell you together,

but...

I couldn't get away from work just then,

and as soon as Peter got back here...

[sighs]

I wish I had known.

I am sorry if I have caused you any pain.

I know that you have been through so much already.

No. No, it's fine.

I wanted to meet you.

I really did,

but I wasn't sure how you'd feel about it.

That's why...

when Miss Madison wrote to me

and asked me to speak at the trial,

I said I wouldn't come.

What made you change your mind?

I prayed for guidance...

And then I saw a newspaper in Hamilton.

The trial was front-page news.

I know that it might sound silly,

but I felt that that was a sign

that I had to come,

that I had to do the right thing.

Are you living back with your parents now?

No.

My parents are no longer alive.

I'm working in Hamilton now.

And you're happy?

I am happy that I can take care of myself,

if that's what you mean.

I just remembered.

I have something I want to show you.

Oh!

Our wedding.

It's the only picture I have left of him.

I would like you to have it.

Are you sure?

I know that Peter would've wanted you to, Mrs. Stanton.

You know, you're "Mrs. Stanton" now, too.

I like the sound of that.

[♪♪]

Thank you.

All rise!

This should be over soon.

Be seated.

There are two reports,

which means that one is real and the other is a forgery.

One is provided by the mining company,

an enterprise with everything to lose,

the other by a young lady

who has nothing to gain by lying.

You'd better do something.

Your Honor, I--

object to this unfair characterization of---

Overruled.

Sit down, Counselor.

Therefore, in light of the evidence before me,

I find the Pacific Northwest Mining Company

guilty of falsifying safety reports...

[excited murmuring]

...Causing 47 men

to walk into that mine

and straight to their deaths.

The company will be fined to the maximum amount permitted,

and that money

will be divided evenly among the widows.

[gasping and exclaiming]

[applause erupts]

Furthermore...

the mine will be shut down immediately...

and permanently.

I'd like to throw the book at you, Mr. Gowen.

As Your Honor is aware,

I, like the miners,

am an employee of the company,

not an owner.

and had no knowledge of their wrongdoings...

which I find abhorrent.

You're lying.

But luckily for you, I can't prove it.

This court has rendered its verdict.

[clack]

[light applause resumes and chatter builds]

Well, it's true what they say,

to make it in a man's world, you have to be twice as good.

And you are.

Thank you.

I know it must've been a shock

finding out about Clara this way,

but I didn't feel I could tell you earlier,

in case she didn't show up.

I understand.

And Clara, thank you so much for coming.

You made all the difference.

I was glad to be a part of it.

How was shopping?

I think we went to every store in town.

Enough about us. How are you feeling?

Ahh. Sometimes, I feel as if I could go dancing,

and other times, I feel like

I couldn't walk from here to the parlor.

But let's speak of happier things.

Your father said that Charles couldn't stop going on about you

at the office.

I'm sure that's an exaggeration.

I believe it. Charles has barely

accepted a single social invitation

since you left town.

That's ridiculous. We're just friends.

Well, I saw the way he was gazing at you in the garden.

You were watching us?

No! Of course not, dear.

No, we just-- we happened to walk by the window.

I wish Charles would give up on you

and look at me for a change.

You've forgotten about Tom already?

Who?

No one in particular.

Shall we show you our new gowns?

Oh, that would be lovely.

Come on.

[quiet chatter]

I appreciate it soo much, thank you.

[♪♪]

Samantha?

Tell me.

What's it like, being a lawyer?

Exhilarating when you win,

and less so other times.

I loved being a wife and mother,

I never thought about doing anything else.

Well, until the cafe.

I think there's nothing more noble

than being a wife and a mother.

It was my mother who told me I could--

I could do anything I set my mind to.

And you did.

[laughs] I'd say so did you.

[door bangs]

[conversations quieten]

I don't know what you're all celebrating!

Without the mine, there's no work.

People will move away.

This will become a ghost town.

We've been through hard times

before, Florence.

We'll weather them again.

Oh, I don't know how.

- Excuse me. - Yes.

Clara, why don't you stay in Coal Valley?

I wouldn't want to impose.

It's not an imposition.

I have an extra room upstairs.

That's really very kind, but I couldn't.

You could work at the cafe.

I have to get back to Hamilton.

Is everything okay?

I just need to get back, that's all.

Well, if you change your mind, you know where to find me.

I promise I'll write.

I hope you do.

[door opens and shuts]

Mrs. Stanton?

I know we got off on the wrong foot,

so I'd like to make it up to you.

This... is for the widow's fund.

Oh, my!

But if you tell anyone that I gave it to you,

I'll call you a liar.

Well, your secret is safe with me.

And thank you.

[♪♪]

[door bangs shut]

Hi.

Ahem.

Um, folks?

Can I have your ear for a moment?

Um... [conversations hush]

My name is Leland Coulter, my friends call me "Lee,"

and I, uh, came to Coal Valley

to see how your trial turned out.

And you know, I think it turned out pretty darn good.

And now that the mine is closed...

the future of this town, the future of your town,

is timber.

And the good news is...

that it's everywhere.

So I have decided

to build a saw mill, right here in Coal Valley,

and I plan to hire lots of men to help me build it and run it.

[gasping and applauding]

Okay.

Okay, okay.

Thank you, thank you.

So, um, if someone could just show me

where I might set up shop,

I'll get the ball rolling.

Oh, I would love to give you a guided tour

of our little hamlet.

I hoped you would volunteer.

Shall we pick up where we left off?

I think we should.

You know...

you strike me as a city gal.

Oh! [laughs]

I've learned to adapt.

[chuckling]

So, what do you think?

Is there any vacancy for me here on Main Street?

Well, the mining company

won't be needing their office anymore.

Ah, I don't know.

It's not really the image I want to convey.

Well, there are a few other places, but...

They're a bit too far to walk from here.

[chuckling]

Something tells me you want to go for a ride.

Oh! I thought you'd never ask!

Okay.

All right.

Hold on tight.

Oh, I will!

- Okay. - Ahh!

If you ever need anything,

you know where to find me,

and please, don't forget to write.

I promise.

[sighs heavily]

No one has ever really cared about me before.

Except Peter.

And now you.

You are the kindest woman I know.

Safe travels, Mrs. Stanton.

Thank you...

Mrs. Stanton.

[♪♪]

I'll write.

Good luck.

[♪♪]

Bye.

You all right?

I'll be fine.

After all this,

I feel like I can finally put Noah to rest.

Life goes on...

and I'm ready to move on, too.

Well, I'm... I'm glad to hear that.

Feels like this town has new life, doesn't it?

And that saw mill is just the start of a lot of things

that are gonna help put this place on the map.

Sounds like you're thinking about staying.

Actually, T am.

I'd like that.

[♪♪]

[♪♪]

[Jack] Thank you.

Mrs. Thatcher?

Yes.

Thank you for having me to your home.

Oh. Well, we are most appreciative of you

for escorting Elizabeth back to Hamilton.

That was my pleasure.

These are for you.

Well, lovely.

Would you find a place for these?

Thank you.

I was happy to hear you're feeling better.

Oh, well, that's very kind of you.

William?

Who is the man in the suit?

[♪♪]

[William] Elizabeth's Mountie friend.

Will the Mountie be joining us for dinner?

Elizabeth insisted.

Mm. I see.

Will he be bringing his horse?

[chuckles]

I have

- You have? - Yes. Not for a while, but--

I'm happy to be back.

Excuse me. Charles.

Welcome.

Good evening.

These are for you,

Grace, the prettiest flower in the room.

Oh, well, that's just because

my daughters have yet to join us.

[♪♪]

But I fear I'm about to be upstaged.

[♪♪]

You look...

absolutely breathtaking, Elizabeth.

Thank you, Charles.

I couldn't have said it better myself.

Have you two met?

Uh, Charles Kensington. I work for Elizabeth's father.

Jack Thornton.

Jack is the constable of Coal Valley.

Oh! Which reminds me.

I received a telegram. Good news.

The trial is over,

and the judge ruled in favor of the widows.

That's not just good news! That's wonderful news!

Yes.

Elizabeth, come and say hello to your Aunt Agatha.

Excuse me, gentlemen.

[Jack] So how long have you known Elizabeth for?

Our entire lives.

You?

Little less.

[chuckles]

[♪♪]

Thank you. [laughs]

[continues indistinctly]

So the life of a Mountie must be quite dangerous,

especially on the frontier?

Yeah, it has its good days

and its bad days.

I'm guessing having to escort

Elizabeth to Hamilton

was one of the good days?

That wasn't an assignment.

Oh.

So she asked you to come?

Well, actually, I insisted.

Well, I'm glad you did.

She can be rather independent.

Ha! Yeah, I've noticed.

Even if it isn't always in her best interest.

So working with Elizabeth's father must be interesting.

He's really taken me under his wing.

Sometimes, it feels like I'm the son he never had.

[♪♪]

- Thank you! - [guests laughing]

I have to say,

I had a dickens of a time during that last chukker.

Old Wickham got off a shot

that no one could lay a stick on.

[all chuckling]

What in heavens is he talking about?

Polo.

Somehow, I knew the subject would turn to horses.

Do you play polo, Sir Lionel?

It's one of my favorite pastimes.

I would love to see your team play.

Perhaps you'll favor me

with the pleasure of your attendance

this season.

What a splendid invitation.

Constable Thornton is also quite the horseman.

Thank you, but I can't say

I know a chukker from a baseball bat.

[all laughing]

He has more important things to worry about,

like keeping Coal Valley safe.

Or getting thrown out of drinking establishments.

- [drops fork] - [conversations halt]

Who was thrown out of a drinking establishment?

[Julie] Jack's brother, Tom.

Who's every bit as good-looking

as his dashing older brother.

How is it that you're acquainted

with this "Tom" person, young lady?

He landed at my feet this afternoon.

Well, literally.

[Agatha] Well!

This is much more entertaining

than talking about polo.

- [Jack chuckles] - Tell me.

Do you make a habit of drinking, Constable Thornton?

No. No, I don't, Mrs. Thatcher.

Certainly not on the job.

W-- Or really much at all.

Or ever.

Except maybe at dinner.

Perhaps it's time for dessert.

That's an excellent idea, Aunt Agatha.

Tell me, Constable.

What do you think of peach melba?

I'm sorry, who?

It's ice cream. With peach sauce.

I know.

I was just making a joke.

[others laughing]

Your Mountie has

a very nice sense of humor, my dear.

He isn't "my" Mountie, Aunt Agatha.

Isn't he?

[♪♪]

[Charles and Elizabeth playing the piano]

[♪♪]

[Elizabeth giggling as they continue to play]

[Charles and Elizabeth chuckling as they play]

I've forgotten how it goes.

You're still better at it than me.

Let's try it again?

[they begin playing]

[♪♪]

[Elizabeth chuckling]

[♪♪]

They're having such a good time together,

aren't they?

I've heard they've been friends

for a very long time.

Charles and Elizabeth have a lot in common.

They took lessons from the same teachers,

shared the same friends, skinned their knees.

[both laughing]

It's a bond that has stood the test of time.

Sometimes, what people have in common

are the things they feel inside.

A shared spirit.

Elizabeth is spirited, all right.

That's what I like most about her, sir.

Sometimes, I think...

She doesn't quite know who she is yet.

She has a tendency to follow her heart

instead of her head.

She most likely will wake up to it one day,

and I would hate to see her

pass up the life she so dearly deserves.

[both laughing as they stop playing]

[others clapping]

I don't think you need to worry about that, sir.

If she follows her heart,

I'm sure she'll be just fine.

[both laughing]

[lively piano plays]

[♪♪]

[all applauding]

Wow! You play as pretty as you look.

Oh! Well, you talk even prettier.

Yes, I do!

You know what this town needs?

Aside from a sawmill?

Oh, I have a feeling you're going to tell me.

A theater.

Theater?

Mm.

Why would you need a theater?

Because I have played on the "great white way"

of Broadway in New York City,

and...

well, it would be a shame to put my talent to waste.

Ahh! So you're an actress?

I was the lead in 45 Minutes to Broadway.

Well, I thought you said you were on Broadway,

not 45 minutes away.

Mm... [laughs]

I see I have a little educating to do.

[spoon clinking glass]

Ahem!

Since we are no longer going to be "coal" people,

and with Mr. Coulter bringing us

new life and new hope--

[Man] Hear, hear!

As Mayor, I think we should consider changing

the name of our fine town.

And I'm open for suggestions!

[buzzing chatter rises]

[♪♪]

Please tell me you're not running off

before I get a chance to see you again.

I don't think I'll be able to stay more than a few days.

She's not going anywhere

until we're sure

her mother is fully recovered.

Oh, William.

You make it seem like an invalid.

I'm under Dr. Clement's care,

and I'm sure I'll be back to my old self in no time.

Then... until we meet again?

Until then.

Jack, it was so good to see you.

You, too, Julie.

Thank you for inviting me.

I hope you had a good time.

What's important

is that you're home with your family.

I'm at home in Coal Valley, too.

Constable,

I trust you had a pleasant evening?

Very much. Thank you, sir.

Will we be seeing you again?

No.

No, I'm leaving Hamilton in the morning.

That seems kind of sudden.

Well, you're safe and settled with your family,

and I have a job to get back to.

I've arranged for Constable McGinty to escort you

back to Coal Valley when you're ready to return.

That's very kind of you.

It was very nice meeting you, sir.

Likewise.

Miss Thatcher.

[♪♪]

- Oh! - I'm so sorry.

No, no, thank you. I've got it.

- Mr. Coulter? - Mm-hmm.

May I say it's a great thing you're doing,

building that saw mill?

It'll make such a difference for the people in this town,

now that that mine is closed.

Making a difference is what life is all about, isn't it?

Indeed, it is.

Good day.

[♪♪]

Ladies and gentlemen...

friends...

you gave us

many wonderful suggestions!

But in the end, there can be only one.

I give you...

the new name of our town--

[whoosh]

[applauding]

[♪♪]

[indistinct exchanges]

Well, it looks like change is in the air.

It seems so.

I understand you're opening a saw mill.

Yes. Yes, I am.

It's quite an ambitious project.

I do like a challenge.

The last fella who tried building one

went belly-up in six months.

Well, that's not gonna happen this time.

No. Not if you do it right.

That's the only way I do things, Mr. Gowen.

[Gowen chuckles]

Well, I do want to see you successful,

Mr. Coulter,

and I may be able to help you with that.

Really? And how is that?

Well, IT know a lot about this town.

My expertise may be of assistance to you.

Hmm. With the mine closing,

I just assumed you'd be moving on.

No, no. I won't be leaving.

Huh. Aren't you out of a job?

Well, there'll be plenty

of new opportunities here in Hope Valley,

and I plan on taking advantage

of every one of 'em.

Fair enough.

Let me think about it.

Of course. Take your time.

I'll be here.

[♪♪]

So, did Julie Thatcher

say anything about me last night?

Not a word.

Oh, she talked about me all night, didn't she?

No. And stay away from her.

From all of them.

Something happen between you

and the Princess Elizabeth last night?

It's none of your concern.

Well, if we have nothing left to talk about,

I'll be on my way then.

There's plenty to talk about.

I want you to come to Coal Valley.

[snickers] Not on your life.

Hear me out. Listen.

I can get you steady work there,

and it'll keep you out of trouble.

Oh, here we go again.

I'm just trying to help.

No, no. You're just trying to keep me on a short leash.

Tom.

I've got my life here.

You've got your life there.

Let's leave it at that.

See you around, Jack.

Yeah.

[♪♪]

I didn't see you at breakfast this morning.

I wasn't hungry.

It's hard to come home again.

Isn't it?

I was young once, too.

I didn't realize how much I missed it here.

And how good it is to see everyone.

Even Viola.

Viola?

Let's not go overboard.

[laughs]

[sighing]

Maybe I was selfish, leaving home to pursue my dream.

No one's perfect, my dear.

And being a little selfish

is something we have to do sometimes,

in the interest of self-preservation.

I'm just not sure Jack understands

I need to be here right now,

and that it doesn't change the way I feel about him.

Maybe you need to tell him.

[♪♪]

[♪♪]

You sure are busy.

Do you need any help?

Oh! I would love some.

Where would you like me?

Out here, or in the kitchen?

Kitchen, please.

I have to say, Abigail,

for someone who's working as hard as you,

you seem happier than I've seen you

in a long time.

Well, when business is good...

Oh, I don't think it is just the cafe.

I've seen how you and that handsome Mr. Avery

look at each other.

I say good for you.

You deserve it.

So does everyone else in the town.

It's time for the sadness of the past to be over,

once and for all.

I couldn't have said it better myself.

[♪♪]

[station bustle and din]

[Conductor] Last train!

[♪♪]

Jack! Jack!

- Jack! - Elizabeth?

What are you doing here?

We didn't have a chance to say a proper goodbye.

[laughs]

It really wasn't necessary for you--

- Yes, it was. - ...To come all this--

I don't know what went wrong between us last night,

but I don't want us to part like that.

Well, nothing went wrong.

I just...

need to get back.

I know you do, but...

[Conductor] All aboard!

That's my train.

I'm sorry. I-I have to go.

Then...

Then take this with you.

[♪♪]