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Previously on When Calls the Heart.

Congratulations. I finished my manuscript and sent it off to half a

dozen different publishers.

I really need to get to work on that bid for the railroad.

Someone giving you trouble out there? Ever since I became mayor. It's not so

much what you can do for me, it's what I can do for you.

Florence says the eggs are too runny.

Florence is going to get a day-old biscuit if she isn't careful.

Oh, those are beautiful.

Who are they for? For you.

They were at the front door. There's no card. Oh, they must be from Frank. He

knows I love daisies.

It's busy this morning. Oh, a lot of new faces in town.

Well, nothing we can't handle, partner. You got it, partner.

Hi.

Hi.

Ned asked me to bring these over.

Oh, well, I appreciate that. And thank you for the flowers.

They're not from me.

Thank you.

Good morning, Elizabeth.

What do we have here?

Sugar, vanilla, pork sausage.

Looks like someone is making another one of her famous creations.

It's just a simple dinner for Jack.

Well, let me let you in on a little secret. It is Vienna sausage, not

vanilla sausage. I know you don't put the vanilla in the sausage.

Of course you do.

Sorry, Ms. Thatcher. No mail.

Oh. Um, thank you, Katie. I'll check back again later.

Still waiting to hear from those nasty old publishers.

I sent out my manuscript ages ago.

I once waited three months for a callback for the lead in Million Dollar

Smile. And then, one day, out of the blue, a telegram arrived.

And you got the part?

Well, no. The producers ran out of cash before it opened. No one was smiling.

But the moral is, I never lost hope.

I assume you've heard about the problems we're having up in the Northern

Territories. I have heard about the gunrunners. Well, that's just the tip of

the iceberg.

It's all about war up there, and there's a lot of innocent people being caught in

the middle of it. We're forming a special unit. We're looking for proven

leaders. You can make a real difference.

Well, I'm honored.

But I have a job.

I'm offering you a division of your own, son.

Opportunity like this doesn't come along every day.

Well, just promise me you'll think about it.

Oh, there you are.

Lee, what are you doing back from work so soon? Is everything all right?

Oh, I'm great. And I have big news. Actually, you know what? It's bigger

than big. Let me guess. Let me guess.

Mrs. Nelson had her twins.

No. We're going to Cape Fullerton to see that new production of Madam Butterfly.

No. It's the anniversary of our first kiss. No, no, no. Just let me finish.

All right?

We got the contract.

We'll have to celebrate tonight.

I'll make your favorite dinner with champagne and strawberries. No, I can't

tonight. I have to go to Union City.

Union City? Why?

We're doubling production.

I need more equipment for the sawmill.

But I thought once you got the contract, things were going to go back to the way

they were.

Now the real work starts.

But I thought we were going to have some time together.

Don't worry.

There'll still be plenty of time for you and me.

When?

Rosemary.

Just because I'm busy, it doesn't mean I love you any less.

So put the champagne on ice and we'll celebrate when I get back.

I love you.

Goldilocks woke with a start. She jumped out of bed and away she ran.

Down the stairs and out into the forest.

And the three bears never saw her again.

Now, remember, we're learning that some animals, like bears, do something very

special in the wintertime.

Can anyone tell me what that's called? Laura?

Hibernation. Very good.

All right, everyone, it's time for recess. Now, don't forget, Robert is the

class monitor this week, so please make sure you listen to him when he says it's

time to come inside.

Want to play kickball? Are you kidding? I'm class monitor.

It's a full-time job.

Going on a trip? Yeah, Jesse. Heading to Union City for a few days.

Nice contracts. Big news around here. Big news for everyone.

Any luck getting a job with the railroad?

Not yet.

Too many other guys with more experience than me. Well, you should come work for

me then.

You mean that? Yeah, I'm gonna need all the help I can get once we start

doubling production.

Go see Murphy tomorrow morning. He'll find something for you to do.

Mr. Coulter, thank you.

No, no, no. Don't thank me. You're gonna earn every penny. Believe me. They

offered you a fair deal.

There was nothing fair about it. Gentlemen, please. A brand new house, on

a bigger plot, and a job with the railroad? I couldn't grow weeds on

anything they've offered me. And I'm a farmer. I'm not a rail worker.

But you could own that land outright. You don't have to uproot your family.

Uproot your family. Is there a problem here?

No. No problem. Why don't we all carry on then?

Jed.

You want to tell me what that was about?

The railroad wants my land for the new main line.

Yost thinks I'm going to ruin it for everyone.

Your lease is with the town.

The railroad doesn't make that decision. I do.

And I have a meeting with Mr. Wyatt today.

Railroad always wins.

That's the way of things.

Jed, we will come up with a solution that works for everyone. I promise.

I told Laura that we wouldn't have to move again.

And that's a promise that I intend to keep.

Everyone inside. Recess is over.

All right. You heard Miss Thatcher. Everyone back inside.

Ronnie, would you like some sugar in your tea?

Opal, recess is over.

Come on, or you're gonna get us all in trouble.

We have to go or Miss Thatcher will be mad.

How big was it? He chased it away?

Robert, are you all right?

Uh, the bear's gone. I scared it off. Well, that was very brave of you.

Robert's my hero.

Is this the coaling station?

You do your homework. I'm impressed.

What if the main line came into Hope Valley from the north instead of the

south? Then you could put your coaling station here, near Bamberg Road.

Let me explain something to you, Mrs. Stanton. If we move the main line to the

north, that is going to cost us a whole lot more time and money. It would save

you from having to build an access road.

This wouldn't have anything to do with the farmland south of town, would it?

I'm trying to find a solution that's fair.

We've already offered Mr. Campbell a different plot of land and a great job

working for us. I don't know what else we could do. Jed is a farmer, and so are

his neighbors.

They don't want to work for the railroad.

With all due respect...

If my superiors find out we have to start all over again because of a couple

of holdouts, they may decide to move the entire main line elsewhere. That doesn't

sound like you're leaving much room for negotiation.

This is a partnership between the railroad and Hope Valley.

And as mayor, you have to decide what's more important, a few farmers getting

what they want or the future of your town.

I'll take it under consideration.

There's nothing else I should be getting back.

Mayor Stanton, did you like the flowers?

They were from you?

I heard you like daisies.

Huh. I guess I'm not the only one who does their homework.

She's not going to make this easy.

No, she's not.

So, what was your meeting, gentlemen?

I don't think the mayor quite understands what we're trying to do for

this town.

Well, have you given any thought to our conversation?

Excuse me for being blunt, Mr. Gowan, but you made it quite clear that your

services don't come cheap.

So I think we'll take our chances with the little lady.

Mr. Avery, did you hear about Robert and the bear?

Yes, I heard that he chased it away.

Sounds like we might have a future Mountie on our hands. A real hero, too.

One day, I'm gonna marry him.

He's a lucky man.

Come on, Opal.

Now, I'm sure that bear is miles away by now. Excuse me.

Bill, spotting a bear that close to the school sounds a bit odd, doesn't it?

Bears don't like noise.

Nothing noisier than a school full of kids.

Hey! I told you once, get off my land!

Didn't mean any harm just doing what the boss told us. If I find one more of

these stakes on my property, there'll be trouble.

You hear me?

Afternoon, Ms. Thatcher.

Afternoon.

Is everything all right, Mr. Campbell?

The surveyor set up camp here yesterday.

Laura, run inside, wash up for dinner.

Bye, Laura.

Bye, Ms. Thatcher.

What brings you out here, Miss Thatcher?

Oh, um, Robert saw a bear at school today.

He scared him off, but it had Laura worried, so I walked her home.

You know him?

Mm-hmm.

That's Hank Rivera.

His son Cyrus goes to school with Laura.

The railroad's just waiting for us to get out of the way so they can drive the

main line right through here.

Someone needs to do something to stop them.

Abigail hasn't made a decision yet.

Well, I should get dinner on the table.

Oh, uh, thank you for walking Laura home.

Mm-hmm.

Can I get you anything else?

No, I'm fine.

Um... Oh, goodness, I didn't realize it was so late. I must have lost track of

time.

I suppose you're wondering why I'm not... At home having dinner with my

husband. Actually, I... Lee's out of town. He's very busy with the new

railroad contract.

I heard. He doesn't like small projects. He likes to think big.

It's really not so bad, him being so busy.

I'm sure we'll find time to curl up next to the fire.

Go for long walks together.

Listen to soft music late into the evening when we're 85.

Hey, don't cry.

It's not that bad.

Oh, it is worse than bad.

Lee said it himself. He said, now the real work starts.

I'm afraid I'm never going to see him again.

Well, that's not true.

That sawmill's going to be running before you know it. And Lee's going to

have plenty of time to spend with you.

Do you really think so?

Well, I know so.

Well, what'll I do until then?

Just focus on something else. There isn't anything else.

My advice, call him, but... Ever since the honeymoon that's fallen by the

wayside, I went and checked the mailbox last week. Not a single letter. No one

in town is having any problems.

Except for me.

Rosemary.

Rosemary. You've worked at this cafe before, haven't you?

Yes. Well, with all these new people coming to town, we're going to need some

help here.

Abigail's busy being mayor. I've got my own business to run. We can't count on

Clara to do everything on her own.

Are you offering me a job?

And it might help start your column again.

How so?

You wouldn't believe the rumors I hear around here.

You know, Mrs. Sullivan, she's got eyes for the new barber.

She could use your advice.

You know what?

You're right.

The cafe is a great place to find out what's going on.

I'll take the job. Right. I will take your place. I will take it myself.

If I'm going to work for you, might as well jump in right away.

You've been

quiet tonight.

I could say the same about you.

Is there something you want to talk about?

Something you want to talk about?

No.

All right, fine.

This letter came for me on the afternoon stage.

Who's it from?

It's from one of the publishers I've been waiting to hear back from.

About your stories, what did they say?

I don't know.

I need you to open it for me.

Are you sure?

Mm-hmm.

Dear Miss Thatcher, thank you for your submission. We regret to inform you.

Elizabeth, I'm sorry.

It's fine, really.

You know what you should do?

You should send them a letter in the morning.

It's a rejection letter. That usually means one thing.

Ask them to reconsider.

I know you're trying to help, but they didn't like my stories.

That's the end of that. I don't think that you should give up so easily. Jack.

I think I'd rather not talk about it.

Can we just finish our dinner?

Don't let one letter discourage you. You're a wonderful writer.

That's what Jack said.

You should listen to him. I know.

What?

Last night he was doing that thing he does whenever I'm upset where he tries

to fix everything instead of just listening.

Men will be men.

I just wish they'd liked what I wrote.

Elizabeth, it's like art. Not everyone's going to have the same opinion.

Wait, are we talking about my problems or yours?

Maybe a little of both.

How was your meeting with Mr. Wyatt?

Well, there are two sides to every story.

Mr. Wyatt wants what he wants, and Jed and the farmers don't want to move, so

we're at a stalemate. So how will you choose?

I'm not. I'm going to put it to a town vote. There's too much riding on it. Oh,

good morning, ladies.

Abigail, I'm glad I caught you. I had an idea for your dinner menu.

Roasted quail with minted pear sauce.

I'll write down the recipe for you. Oh, thank you, Rosemary, but the cafe menu

is set.

Don't you think it's time for a little change? The entrees are a little stale.

Oh, goodness.

Pardon the pun.

My entrees are fine, and why the sudden interest in my menu?

Well, it's the least I can do now that I'm working here.

Since when are you working at the cafe? Since last night, Mr. Avery.

Hired me.

Oh, he did, did he? No need to thank me, Abigail.

I am more than happy to lend a hand in your time of need. In fact, I should

help Clara with the breakfast rush.

Don't you worry about a thing. You just tend to all that mare hoo-ha and we'll

hold down the fort while you're gone.

Hoo-ha.

Watercolors, art paper, pencils.

What are you working on?

Just some painting.

It's been a while.

Why were we not notified about the bear sighting at school? I swear I heard

something behind our house last night. Rosaline said there was something

scratching right at our door. Ladies, ladies.

Now, I have checked the woods and there is no sign of a bear, but I will talk to

Robert and see if there's something I might be missing.

Do you suggest we do anything in the meantime?

Just to be safe.

I suggest you go home and lock your doors. Wait until you hear from me.

Can you do that?

Of course, if that's what you think is best.

Oh, I do.

How long are you going to make them wait?

A few hours should do it.

Or maybe a few days.

Must be Murphy.

How can I help you?

Jesse Flynn.

Mr. Coulter told me to see you about a job.

That's good news. We need men on the logging crew and the green chain.

I don't think that's what Mr. Coulter had in mind.

Oh, what did he say? He wanted me in the office.

Said something about management potential.

Okay. That's what the boss wants.

Here. These are the latest harvest reports. Make sure they match the

inventory.

Welcome aboard.

It was black.

when I scared it away.

Do you remember seeing anything else, Robert?

Uh, don't think so.

Can I go back and play now?

Sure.

Yesterday, the bear was brown, and this is the first I'm hearing of it having

giant teeth.

Are you thinking what I'm thinking?

There was no bear.

You're gonna have to have a talk with him. It's better if he comes to me.

Just how are you gonna make him do that?

I have my ways.

There's nothing worse than a guilty conscience.

It's never going to happen. Are you speaking from experience?

I may have wondered from the truth now and then when I was a boy.

And since then, it's been the truth and nothing but the truth.

I'm a Mountie.

No choice.

It says it right there on the application form.

Yes, I know you ordered the eclairs, but the fruit plate is much better for you.

Trust me.

This is for Ray Wyatt.

From the railroad?

Mm-hmm.

Your sandwich, Mr. Wyatt.

Now, I don't believe we've had the pleasure. I'm... Rosemary Coulter.

I recognize you from your picture in Lee's office.

Although I must say, it doesn't do you justice.

Well, he speaks very highly of you.

Oh. Well, I think we'll be in business together for a long time. He's been

working very hard ever since the railroad came to town.

And he won't be the only one. We're gonna put a lot of people to work in

this valley. And jobs are important.

But I must tell you, some of the wives are worried that their husbands will be

too busy to spend any time with their families.

I'm afraid this business isn't for the faint of heart. I take it you're not

married. No, ma'am.

I'm never home.

But if I'd met someone as beautiful as you, well, I think I would have had to

reconsider.

I have to thank you, Mr. Wyatt.

For what?

You just gave me a...

Brilliant idea for my advice column.

Federal prosecutors have new evidence on Henry Gowen.

Sounds like they're making an airtight case.

It's music to my ears, Jack.

Could only cover his tracks for so long.

Collins told me he offered you a position with the crime unit up north.

Surprised you didn't mention it.

I didn't want to say anything until I made a decision.

Division leader?

It's quite an accomplishment, Jack.

Collins wants an answer by the end of the week.

I'm not sure what to do.

You'll figure it out.

Bill?

Do you have a moment?

Something wrong?

It's Jed Campbell.

I'm worried about him. I saw him chase some surveyors off his land yesterday.

Anyway, I was wondering if you might speak with him.

He seems to listen to you.

I'll go see him this afternoon

We heard Mr. Avery call for help, so we came running.

Did you see anyone else?

Not a soul.

What happened?

Looks like arson to me, sir.

Could have been an accident.

Amber from their campfire.

Does anyone question Mr. Campbell?

We all know he's not happy about the railroad. I'll talk to him.

This is why I asked you to take us on as a client.

A railroad needs someone with ties to the community, someone who can stop

things like this from happening.

I haven't made my decision yet.

Well, maybe this will help.

Take my offer, add 10%. 10% is an interesting number.

Is 20 more interesting?

25 would be.

25 it is.

Do we have a deal?

It's a deal.

Miss Abigail, do you think I'm brave?

Well, of course I do.

Why do you ask?

Robert's a hero because he scared off that bear.

I have never done anything like that before.

Do you remember what Constable Thornton said when he got that medal?

He said heroes are ordinary people who do special things, and lots of times

they don't even get attention for it.

I have never done anything special.

Of course you have.

You took care of your sister when she was sick, and now look how well she's

doing in school.

You gave Dasher a home.

And you do special things for me every day of the week.

Those don't count.

Anyone that does something to help someone else is a hero to me.

Do you really mean that?

I do.

Now say your prayers and get some sleep.

Sabagal, I just want you to know you're my hero, too.

Oh, Cody.

Your dad set that fire. Take it back.

It's true, and everyone knows it. No, it's not.

Laura, Cyrus, what's going on? He's telling everyone that my dad set that

fire. Because he did.

Cyrus, stop.

Everyone inside.

My dad didn't do anything wrong.

He told Constable Thornton.

Cyrus is just scared about his dad's job.

That's all. He didn't mean it.

Why can't they put the railroad somewhere else? I don't want to move.

Sarah, it's complicated, but everything's going to be all right.

And no matter what, you'll always be with your dad, and you'll always have

each other.

Okay?

I didn't think you were seriously considering the railroads offer. I know

it's bad timing.

I have to ask.

Why the railroad?

The money's good.

That's not the real answer, is it?

It's as good as I got.

What was that for?

For hiring Rosemary without asking.

Would you like me to fire her?

No, of course not.

Well, then you're welcome, Madam Mayor.

Well, thanks for bringing me lunch.

Are you allowed to take off the time? It's only your second day.

That's fine.

You won't mind?

What kind of work are you doing?

A little of this, a little of that.

Yeah, I figure in a few years I'll just start my own company.

Hire my own crew.

That's when the real money starts coming in. Could that really happen?

Of course it could.

What about you?

What about me?

Really want to work at the cafe for the rest of your life?

No, but Abigail needs me.

You can do so much more.

You have dreams, don't you?

I do.

But they'll never happen.

They will if you try.

You only have one shot at this life. You have to make the most of it.

Gotta be brave. Take chances.

You mean like...

That day the shepherd boy learned an important lesson.

If you want people to believe and trust what you say, you must always be

truthful.

Can anyone relate to the story of the boy who cried wolf?

I'm sure someone here can.

Your writing assignment is three paragraphs on truth and honesty.

Class dismissed.

Robert, I'd like to talk to you.

Robert, you understand why it was wrong for the shepherd boy to lie about seeing

the wolf?

Yep. So, is there something you'd like to tell me?

Excuse me, Ms. Thatcher.

We're sorry to interrupt.

Mr. and Mrs. Weiss, what can I do for you? We heard about Robert scaring away

that bear, and we wanted to give him a reward.

This is for you, son.

If anything happened to our opal, I don't know what we'd do. Robert, would

you like to say something?

Thank you.

Rosemary? Just a moment, please.

Aren't you supposed to be working?

I was, but I had a fabulous idea for my advice column, and I had to write it

down before I forgot.

Dear Mary Rose, a friend of mine is worried that the railway will work her

husband to the bone.

Is this your subtle way of telling Lee that he's working too much? This isn't

just for me.

This is a community service.

This town will be booming soon, and my readers will be home alone, eating

dinner all by themselves. Poor dears.

I need to sound the alarm before it's too late.

And if Lee takes the hint, it's just icing on the cake.

That's right. Oh, speaking of that, there's a cake in the oven. Would you be

a dove and take it out, please?

May I?

You're the nurse in town.

Yes, Faith Goddard.

It's nice to meet you. I'm... Ray Wyatt.

The whole town knows who you are.

Oh.

Well, there you go.

Are you riding out?

Mr. Goldeen has the flu, so I'm going down to the railroad camp to see him.

Well, we're lucky to have someone as dedicated as you are.

I'm just glad I can help.

Mayor Stanton spoke to me about your concerns, and I told her the railroad

will gladly cover the cost to expand the infirmary.

Well, I appreciate that.

It's the least we can do.

It was nice meeting you.

You too.

Okay.

He's very charming, isn't he?

I guess.

Do you know much about him?

Like, is he married?

That's not exactly what I had in mind, but... I hear he's a bachelor, but I'd

be careful.

Why's that?

Oh, you know these railroad men.

Here today, gone tomorrow.

Maybe he's different.

Maybe.

But maybe not.

Feels like this town can't agree on anything, and I'm stuck in the middle.

Maybe somebody else should be mayor. I think you need to have a little faith.

Spoken like the town pastor.

Spoken like your friend.

Hello, Henry. Good afternoon.

What can I do for you? Well, I wondered if I could speak with you a moment about

the railroad.

I understand that you're going to take the proposed route to a town vote. It

seems like the best thing to do.

You're the mayor. You have the power to make that decision.

A vote could allow a motion to enter into it.

I think a motion should enter into it. Well, sometimes the mayor has to make

decisions that may be unpopular, but they're in the best interest of the

town. Forgive me for being blunt, Henry, but I don't think you're in a position

to comment.

Well, forgive me if I can't take seriously the criticism of a convicted

felon. That's enough.

If you take this to a vote, there may be those that feel you're too weak to make

the decision.

That's your opinion?

Yes, Frank, that's my opinion.

And you're not the mayor anymore?

No, I'm not the mayor anymore, but Abigail did ask me for some help.

And I'm asking you to leave.

I said enough.

I appreciate your opinions, gentlemen, but the decision is made.

The town will vote.

Cody!

Psst.

Look at this.

Opal's parents gave it to me. It's a reward.

Wow. A whole dollar.

What should I do?

You could spend it on candy.

Don't you get it? They think I'm a hero, but I'm not.

Of course you are. You scared away that bear.

No, I didn't. I made it up. There was no bear.

There wasn't a bear?

No. Then why did you say there was?

Opal wouldn't come inside, so I tried to scare her.

You better tell Miss Thatcher.

I can't tell.

She'll hate me.

Do you think Constable Thornton is gonna arrest me?

I don't know.

Miss Abigail says lying is bad.

I can't go to jail. My parents will kill me. What am I gonna do?

I'm dead meat.

You're back early, boss.

How'd it go?

Sealed the deal.

The new equipment we ordered should be able to double production by the end of

next month. Oh, that sounds good to me.

Um, I stopped by the house on the way up. Rosemary wasn't there. You seen her?

Uh, she was in the cafe this morning.

So, really?

Oh, uh, where did you put Jesse?

Oh, in the office, like you said.

Really?

Hmm.

Mr. Wilkins.

I didn't expect to see you today.

Guess we're both full of surprises, huh?

I had a chance to look at the sawmill log and I noticed that the spruce keeps

digging up the number two head saw. So I thought if you cut the cedar in the

morning and save the spruce for the afternoon, you might save time.

You know what?

You remind me a lot of myself when I was your age. Full of confidence, always

looking for a shortcut.

Let me tell you something, kid.

There is only one way to the top, and that's from the bottom.

Are you gonna fire me?

Much worse. I'm gonna put you to work on a log-in crew.

You pass that test, maybe we'll talk.

Going somewhere?

I'm running away.

Sounds serious.

Yeah. It's bad.

I guess you got a plan, right?

Place to live?

Job lined up?

No. I guess I'll just be a drifter.

That's not any kind of life.

Unless, of course, you join a gang and rob banks. There's always that.

I don't think my parents would let me.

Well, maybe you better think this through.

I don't have a choice.

I told a lie.

The whole town will hate me when they find out.

It's never good to tell a lie.

It may not be as bad as you think.

It's worse.

Yeah.

You know, when I was 10, these older boys dared me to pull a prank on Doc

Timmons. He was this old coot that lived down the road and didn't much care for

us kids.

So that night, I opened the gate and let his horses out.

And I found out the next day that one of the horses didn't come back. What did he

do? Well, he was pretty mad.

It was his favorite horse. He really missed her.

So what happened?

I didn't say anything at first.

But then guilt got to me. I couldn't sleep, and I couldn't eat.

I knew that I had to go to Timmons and confess.

Did he tell on you? No.

He didn't tell anyone.

He just looked me in the eye, he shook my hand, and he said, son, This is the

most important mistake you'll ever make.

And was it? You bet it was.

I learned that there's nothing worse than a guilty conscience.

Hello?

Lee! I wasn't expecting you back so soon. Well, I got done early and I

wanted to surprise you, but it would seem that the surprise is all mine.

Well, you've been so busy with work, I decided I needed something to keep me

busy as well.

You don't mind, do you?

No, not at all. Good.

And I'll still have time for us.

Doesn't mean I love you any less.

Uh-huh.

Of course it doesn't.

Let me get you settled.

All right.

Thank you.

And I will be right back with your coffee. Oh!

I know you like to read the paper with your breakfast.

I think you'll especially enjoy page three.

All right, thank you.

So you didn't see a bear?

You made the whole thing up?

Well, I'm really glad you came to me. That took a lot of courage.

I'm sorry, Miss Thatcher. It won't happen again.

And you'll return the reward to Opal's parents?

I already did.

Is Constable Thornton going to put me in jail?

Not this time.

You may go now, Robert.

You were right. He came to you.

The truth always finds a way.

I have a surprise for you.

What?

Close your eyes.

Open.

Oh, Jack.

These are my stories?

All the illustrations.

It's really beautiful.

You did all this for me?

Of course.

Your writing inspires me.

So I wanted to be your first publisher.

It's perfect.

And so are you.

Are you home?

What is all this?

Come here.

Champagne.

I'm sorry I've been so busy lately.

Lee, you don't have to apologize.

Yes, I do.

You are the most important person in my whole world, and I'm going to make sure

you never forget that.

So here's to date night.

And we're going to do this every week.

I like the sound of that.

I

thought

the railroad coming to town was going to be a good thing, but now I'm not so

sure.

I got some news myself this week.

I should have told you earlier.

What kind of news?

Collins offered me a job.

A special unit in the Northern Territory.

Division leader.

So what are you going to do?

I wrote, and I turned him down.

That must have been a very hard decision.

It was an honor to be asked.

But my life is here.

You're here, Elizabeth.

You've heard our proposal.

Now you have a choice.

A vote for progress or a vote against it.

The decision is yours.

On behalf of the National Pacific Railroad, I want to thank you for your

time.

And I hope that this is the start of a long and prosperous relationship.

Thank you.

Thank you, Mr. Wyatt.

Would anyone else like to speak?

I would.

Someone once told me that there are always two sides to every story.

If the railroad comes through Hope Valley, many people will prosper.

But if it's done the way Mr. Wyatt proposes, others will pay for that

prosperity.

It's easy to get swept up in the promises when you're not the one losing

your home.

or losing your livelihood.

The decision is yours, just please consider both sides of the story.

Thank you, Elizabeth.

If no one has anything else to say, it's time to vote.

All of you in favor of Mr. Wyatt's proposal, please stand.

Please be seated.

Now all of you opposed to the proposal.

You may be seated.

I have the same on both sides.

So do I.

Seems we have a tie.

What do we do?

Well, according to the bylaws, the mayor's vote breaks the tie.

It's up to you, Abigail.

Mr. Wyatt has told us if we don't sell him the land he wants, that he and the

railroad will leave this valley for good.

But I'm calling his bluff.

This decision doesn't have to be either or.

I've proposed an alternative route that would allow the farmers to stay in their

homes and the railroad to bring the main line to Hope Valley.

Hope Valley wants this railroad, Mr. Wyatt, but not at any price.

I vote against the railroad's current proposal.