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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.

Claire Stanton, Peter Stanton's widow.

Jack.

Charles?

Elizabeth.

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 record search of the men who died in the mine.

I have a marriage record for Peter Stanton and Claire 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.

Clara.

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.

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.

Thank you.

Clara,

I'm Abigail Stanton. I'm Peter's mother.

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 have 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 was lying.

But it's going to be expensive.

Do whatever it takes.

I hope I'm not taking too much time away from your busy day. Not at all.

In fact, I have nothing better to do than to go home and contemplate my

lonely bachelor existence.

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.

And 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.

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.

Not 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.

You want me to call Dr. Clement?

No, I'm just a little lightheaded.

Yes?

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 poker winnings of future games that may

or may not occur.

Clever, Mr. Gentry.

Very clever.

Hello, Tom.

Jack.

I almost didn't recognize you without your band uniform on.

Gee, you haven't lost that quick wit of yours.

Mm. Mm.

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. Whoa, lucky you.

Thatchers are basically royalty around here. Just people like me and you. Yeah,

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've seen me, you forget what I look like. Never.

I'm glad you're here.

What are you drinking?

Whiskey.

Bartender!

Whiskey for my brother.

So I'll let you know where to find me.

Boys at the regional office told me they've been keeping an eye on you.

Said you've been giving him some trouble.

Wanna tell me about it?

Well, do you think I picked the right one? Oh, Jack would 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.

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.

Thank you. I think it would be perfect for your next dinner with Sir Lionel.

So I got into a fight.

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

Call getting tossed in jail just for it. The constables are so boring 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 in trouble. Never?

Now you're going looking for it? What happened?

I don't know, Jack.

Maybe life happened.

Hey, can I get another one 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?

Spend it on your girlfriend.

You want to settle this the easy way or the hard way?

Easy way sounds good to me.

How much?

Ten bucks.

Put your money away.

I'm going to pay you when I'm good and ready.

Okay.

Okay. Oh, do you know what Elizabeth needs?

Hair jewels.

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

But I will admit, I have been missing afternoon tea.

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.

Edge 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. All right, Jack?

Well, I for one find black sheep quite fascinating.

As interesting as all this is, we must be going.

See you this evening?

I'm looking forward to it.

And these are the type of people you want to invite into our family. You said

it was a misunderstanding.

So was the war of 1812.

That's the thing.

We met last year when Peter was in Cape Fullerton on mining business.

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

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'd bring me

flowers.

That sounds exactly like Peter.

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

He was afraid that you'd 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 had 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... 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 would 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.

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 have wanted you to, Mrs. Stanton.

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

I like the sound of that.

This should be over soon.

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 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, 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.

Furthermore, the mine will be shut down immediately and permanently.

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

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.

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 have 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.

Clara, thank you so much for coming.

You made all the difference.

And I was glad to be part of it.

How was shopping?

I think we went to every store in town.

Enough about us. How are you feeling?

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 him.

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.

And you've forgotten about Tom already?

Who?

No one in particular.

Shall we show you our new gowns? Oh, that would be lovely.

Yes, come on.

I appreciate it so much. Me too.

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 a 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 do anything I set my mind to.

And you did.

I'd say so did you.

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

Without the mind, 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.

Lara, 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, you change your mind, you know where to find me.

I promise I'll write. I hope you do.

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.

Folks, can I have your ear for a moment?

My name is Leland Coulter.

My friends call me Lee.

And I came to Coal Valley to see how your trial turned out. You know what? 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 sawmill.

Right here, in Coal Valley, and I plan to hire lots of men to help me build it

and run it.

Okay.

Okay, okay.

Thank you, thank you.

So, um, if someone could just show me where I might set up shop, I, uh, 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, I've learned to adapt.

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.

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.

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.

If you ever need anything, you know where to find

me. And please don't forget to write.

I promise.

No one has ever really cared about one before.

Except Peter.

And now you... You are the kindest woman I know.

Safe travels, Mrs. Stanton.

Thank you, Mrs.

Stanton.

All right. Good luck.

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 glad to hear that.

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

And that sawmill is just the start of a lot of things that are going to help put

this place on the map.

Sounds like you're thinking about staying.

Actually, I am.

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.

Wow, lovely.

Would you find a place for these?

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?

Elizabeth's Mountie friend.

And will the Mountie be joining us for dinner?

Elizabeth insisted.

I see.

Will he be bringing his horse?

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.

So, how long have you known Elizabeth for?

Our entire lives.

You? A little less.

Thank you.

So,

the life of a Mountie must be quite dangerous, especially on the frontier.

Yeah, it has its good days and its bad days.

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.

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.

I have to say, I had a dickens of a time during that last chucker. Old Wickham

got up a shot that no one could lay a stick on.

What in heavens is he talking about?

Oh, no.

Somehow I knew the conversation 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 chucker from a baseball bat.

He has more important things to worry about, like keeping Coal Valley safe.

Or getting thrown out of drinking establishments.

Who was thrown out of a drinking establishment?

Jack's brother, Tom.

He was 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.

This is much more entertaining than talking about polo.

Tell me, do you make a habit of drinking, Constable Thornton?

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

Certainly not on the job.

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.

Your auntie has a very nice sense

of humor, my dear.

He isn't my Mount D, Aunt Agatha.

Isn't he?

I've forgotten how it goes.

You're still better at it than me.

Let's try it again.

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.

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.

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

But sometimes I think she doesn't quite know who she is yet.

She has a tendency to follow her heart instead of her head.

But she most likely will wake up to it one day, and I'd hate to see her pass up

the life she so dearly deserves.

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

If she follows her heart, I'm sure she'll be just fine.

You play as pretty as you look. Oh, well, you talk even prettier.

Yes, I do.

You know what this town needs?

A side massage mill.

I have a feeling you're gonna tell me. A theater.

A theater?

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.

Ah.

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.

I see I have a little educating to do.

Since we are no longer going to be Cole people, and with

Mr. Coulter bringing us new life and new hope, Izmir!

I think we should consider changing the name of our fine town.

And I'm open for suggestions.

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 I'm an invalid.

I'm under Dr. Clement's care, and I'm sure I'll be back to my old self in no

time.

Ben, 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 a constable in McIntoo to escort you back to Coal Valley when

you're ready to return.

That's very kind of you.

It's very nice meeting you, sir.

Likewise.

Is that you?

I'm so sorry. Oh, no, no, thank you. I've got it.

Mr. Coulter.

may i say it's a great thing you're doing building that sawmill 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.

Well, it would seem change is in the air.

It seems so.

I understand you're opening a sawmill.

Yes. Yes, I am.

It's quite an ambitious project.

I do like a challenge.

The last fella who tried to open one went belly up in six months.

Well, that's not gonna happen this time.

Well, not if you do it right.

It's the only way I do things, Mr. Gallant.

Well, I do want to see you successful, Mr. Coulter.

I may be able to help you with that.

Really?

And how is that?

Well, I know a lot about this town.

Perhaps my expertise may be of assistance to you.

With the mine closing, I just assumed you'd be moving on.

No, no, I won't be leaving.

Sure. Aren't you out of a job?

Well, there'll be plenty of new opportunities here in the whole valley,

and I plan on taking advantage of every one of them.

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.

She talked about me all night, didn't she? No.

Stay away from her. From all of them.

Something happened between you and the Princess Elizabeth last night?

It's none of your concern.

Well, 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 Colvout.

Not on your life. Oh, hear me out. Listen, I can get you steady work there,

and I'll keep you out of trouble. Oh, here we go again, right? 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, and 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.

Who 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.

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.

Elizabeth, what are you doing here?

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

It really wasn't necessary for you to come on. Yes, it was.

Look, 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... It's my train.

I'm sorry, I have to go.

Then... Then take this with you.