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You set free two of the worst gun members we've ever seen. You'll go to

jail for this.

Hello.

Welcome to Hope Valley, Constable.

You should take a break.

I'm fine. Thank you. You're welcome.

You know, I have to admit...

Thinking oh well is a lot harder than I thought.

Tremors always scare me.

Nothing good ever comes of them.

Did you feel that?

Yeah, that was weird.

Did you hit water already?

Whoa.

What is it?

Is it?

It's oil.

Oh my goodness!

See? What did I tell you?

You weren't kidding.

So what do I do now?

First off, you might want to talk to an expert.

So he can tell me what I can already see?

So he can tell you what's happening here. Because people don't just strike

oil four feet down.

How do you know?

He's right, Jesse. This is not normal.

I know a geologist over in Benson Hills.

If I talk to him, he'll come out and have a look.

You can use my telephone if you want.

All right. Let's do it.

Thank you.

Oh!

Is everyone fine?

Yes. Baby Jack didn't even wake up. Oh, good. We want Mama rocking the baby, not

Mother Nature.

Very true.

Anyway, thanks so much for checking on us, Rosemary, but I've really got to get

to school. Elizabeth.

I feel our friendship may be dying on the vine.

Excuse me?

We never see each other anymore.

Rosemary, we're neighbors. I see you every day.

A wave from the window does not a friendship make. Next it'll be little

nods, and before you know it, we'll be avoiding eye contact altogether.

I'm sorry.

I have had to cancel dinner plans a couple of times. If by a couple you mean

five, then yes.

Rosemary, your friendship means the world to me.

Good. Then you'll join us for dinner tonight.

Tonight?

Absolutely.

Sounds great.

Wonderful.

I'll see you then.

Who are you?

Who are you?

The name's Allie.

I'm looking for my Uncle Nathan.

Uncle Nathan.

Oh. Well, he's out right now. He'll probably be back soon.

You must be Bill, right?

Bill the Sheriff?

Well, you can call me sir.

You're funny.

My uncle says you have been sorta nice to him.

Sorta nice?

Allie! Hey.

You were supposed to wait for me at the train station. The train was early, so I

thought I'd surprise you.

I see you've met my niece.

Yes, I've had the pleasure.

Oh, come on. Let's get you settled in.

on my first day here.

You've heard the saying, there's no time like the present.

Or how about don't go to school today if you can wait till tomorrow.

Okay, first of all, you've made that up. And second, I don't want you falling

behind. But the school day's already started.

That's great. Now you can go make a grand entrance.

Fine. Just let me go in by myself.

You're just like my sister, bullheaded and independent.

Okay, fine. You can go in by yourself, but remember... Walk tall, look them

straight in the eyes, and shake hands.

Now, please, give me this moment.

Good idea, yes.

Good morning, Carson.

Good morning, ladies.

Well, where are you headed?

Off to Benson Hills to pick up an electrocardiograph machine.

Oh, what does that do? Measures electric activity in someone's heart. Oh, that

sounds pretty sophisticated.

Yes. Yeah, it is.

Oh, good morning.

Are you going to pick up an... Electrocardiograph machine.

Mm-hmm. And supplies?

Medical ones.

tongue depressors and bandages and such.

I'll be getting those while Carson gets the machine.

I know the brand.

And besides, two sets of hands are better than one.

Right? Yeah.

Well, have fun.

Thank you.

Do you think they know?

Did you know that your upper lip perspires when you tell a lie?

Really? Yeah.

You're like Pinocchio, but sweaty.

Oh, shush.

Hi,

boy.

It is an outstanding day. The sun is shining.

You want to pick it up? Is it around the back or just...

Whoa! Sorry, mister.

Are you lost?

I'm never lost.

Are you a fugitive from justice?

No.

So you're just skipping school, then? Kids are so boring.

Adults are so much more interesting.

Well, you must be hanging around different adults, then.

Besides, no good at making any friends.

Neither was I when I was your age. Oh, yeah?

I was a bit of a loner.

But I discovered a surefire way to make friends.

What's that?

To amaze them.

Nice.

Pick a card.

Now remember it.

Place it back on the deck.

Let's make this interesting.

If I can't guess your card, I'll give you a dollar. Okay.

But if I can, you need to go back to school.

On one condition.

You teach me the card tricks.

You can't add a condition to a bet.

It's not very sporting.

Please.

Fine.

Sheriff Bill Avery?

That's me.

Ronald Peterman.

I'm the governor's chief of staff.

I sent a letter notifying you of my arrival.

Oh, yes. I think I received it recently.

It was in reference to Cape Fullerton and Judge Aaron Southwick.

Well, what would you have me do?

That judge set those gunrunners free. There was no time for niceties. Sheriff.

Now, I know it shouldn't have come to that, but the governor shouldn't be

appointing people that can be easily intimidated like that.

Now, I don't mean to speak out of turn here, but we need judges that are tough,

but fair, but especially tough. You mean like you? Yes. That's why I'm here.

Excuse me? Judge Southwick is out.

The governor wants you to replace him.

Me? Yes, sir.

Well, that's not how I saw this conversation going.

So, are you interested?

Well, frankly, I've always felt that judges, lawyers, and politicians were

pretty spineless. No offense.

Fortunately, tact isn't a requirement for this job.

I need to think about this.

Let me know.

I'll be in touch.

Mrs. Thornton.

Yes, hello.

Constable Grant.

So, how was she?

How was who?

Allie. She's my niece. She was in your class today.

I'm sorry.

Allie?

I knew I should have walked in with her.

This is your niece?

Yes, she's 10 going on 17.

I haven't seen her all day.

Constable, would you like my help?

Yes, please.

Anything? No.

Did you check the livery? Yes.

Twice. Well, what does she like to do?

Climb trees, ride horses, collect frogs.

Fish?

Yeah, how'd you know that?

Thank you.

Hey, Uncle Nathan.

Look, we can have these for dinner.

It's nice.

So tell me, how was school today?

Oh, you know.

No, I don't know. That's why I'm asking.

It was like any old school day.

Take boring and then multiply by two.

And how did you like Mrs. Thornton?

That's your teacher.

Oh, a bit bossy.

Smelled like chalk.

Oh.

So you know that this is her, right?

Hi, Allie.

See you tomorrow, then?

Yes.

Absolutely. Right?

Yes, sir.

Thank you for helping me find her.

Mm-hmm.

I'm sorry.

Yeah, so am I.

Allie, always do what you say you're going to do, no matter how inconvenient

or not fun it is.

Okay. Do you understand the importance of what I said?

I'm sorry, Uncle Nathan.

Okay, well, let's go home and cook these up and hope that they're less fishy than

your story.

Come on, that was pretty funny.

We gotta work on your jokes. That was funny.

We gotta work on them.

I guess I should pick up those extra supplies.

Yeah, you wouldn't want your cover story to fall apart.

You know what would be fun?

Walking arm-in-arm down the street.

Yes, like a real couple. Without the town scrutiny.

Perfect.

Hello.

He just woke up from his nap.

He's a heavy sleeper. Oh, but he finally decides to sleep.

Lately, it seems like he thinks 2 a.m. is playtime, which it isn't.

Maybe you should try and take a nap. Oh, I wish I could.

I'm already three days behind grading these papers.

Dinner will be ready by seven.

Oh.

You're canceling again. I am so sorry, Rosemary. I just need to get some

grading done and try to get some sleep.

No, no, I understand. You need your rest and relax.

That's it.

Laura, can you babysit tomorrow night? Sure.

Why? We are going to have a ladies-only night. One night of relaxation

and rejuvenation.

Oh, you deserve it. We both do.

Count me in.

Hey,

Bill.

You, uh, you seem a little...

Shaken and I'm guessing it's more than the trimmer this morning I've been

offered a judgeship Oh,

you're serious How

why let's start it with me roughing up a judge Well that hardly seems like a

qualification has to do with law order and integrity and toughness oh well wow

that's that's great congratulations well i haven't decided if i'm going to take

it yet because i don't know if i want it besides i hate lawyers

right yes that that would be a problem

what song is that

you have stolen my heart Now please don't go away, as we sang Love's old

sweet song on Moonlight Day. Ah, it's a beautiful song.

For some reason it keeps playing in my head these days.

Whoa, whoa, whoa. Oh no.

What now?

We'll have to go the long way around. We won't make it back tonight.

Well, we didn't bring anything to camp with.

We'll make do.

What is it? Well, take a look.

That is 15 feet from where you dug.

It's dry.

Yeah, completely.

I'm thinking between the tremor we had and your well digging, a small pocket of

surface oil was released.

But I did find some indication of cap rock.

What does that mean?

Well, it means there might be a larger oil reservoir further down.

Might?

This is shale.

That suggests to me your chances are decent.

How decent?

Well, without further testing, it's hard to say.

Give the kid your best guess estimate, Glenn.

Best guess.

I'd say you got about a 40% chance.

40%?

Yeah, that's something.

Yeah, you might have to dig another 3,000 to 6,000 feet to find out.

1,000?

Yeah.

How do I do that?

With a lot of men and rotary drills.

And it'll cost you.

How much?

Depends on how deep you gotta dig. Could be several thousand dollars.

Why is everything thousands?

Just the way it is with oil.

Are you sure you'll be all right without a sleeping bag?

Yeah. I'm fine. I used to go camping all the time with my three brothers.

So I'm used to the elements.

We never went camping.

My mom and dad were not keen on it.

Oh.

Are they still alive?

My mom passed away a long time ago.

My dad's alive, though.

At least you still have one parent.

Not exactly.

My dad and I haven't spoken in years.

I'm sorry.

Do you mind if I ask why?

Well, it starts with my mom, who was a nurse.

She died of typhoid fever, which she caught from a patient.

And when dad...

Found out I wanted to be a nurse too.

He got really upset.

I can see why.

I understand his concern.

But sometimes it's about the words you use to express it.

My dad... He called me a fool.

I was tired of his disapproval.

We haven't spoken since.

You, Ms. Carter, are a lot of things, but you are not a fool.

Class, may I have your attention, please?

Thank you.

I would like to introduce you to our newest student, Ali.

Please welcome her.

Hi, Ali.

Ali, you may take a seat next to Robert.

Now then, Cleopatra, known as the Queen of Egypt.

The card.

You might be surprised to learn was actually Greek.

Hmm? Bet you I can guess your card.

Cleopatra was only 18 years old when she first ruled Egypt, which is a great

responsibility. So it's a good thing she was very intelligent.

Not only did she love math and philosophy, but she also spoke seven

different languages.

Impressive, right?

So, Henry, what can I do for you?

You mind if I ask you a somewhat personal question?

Probably. But give it a shot.

What is it about poker that you find so appealing?

The stakes.

The excitement.

The payout.

Well, everything has a calculated risk. I mean, you're not luckier than the next

man. You just know the game.

What I know is that this conversation has a point.

And I just haven't figured out what it is yet.

You gamble in poker.

But there's another game.

the bigger risk, but the potential for a much bigger reward.

I know how to play that game, if you're interested.

Do it again!

Thank you.

What's going on here?

Everyone inside now.

Not you.

Now hand it over.

What?

The bag.

Where did you get all of

this? It was just a card trick.

I went in fair and square.

The trick part leads me to believe there was nothing fair about it.

And I have to say, I'm a little dismayed that your uncle would teach you such a

thing. Uncle Nathan?

Hardly. Oh, he knows how to play his old maid. Then who taught it to you?

I'd rather not say.

You don't have to say.

I know who it was.

Sorry, gents.

Seems to be a lucky day for the house.

I may have spoken too soon.

We need to talk.

Deal me out.

What were you thinking, teaching a young girl to gamble? She's only ten years

old. Do you have any idea... Whoa, whoa, whoa. I'm assuming we're talking about

Allie. Unless you've opened up a gambling school for minors.

Let's just calm down.

Mr. Bouchard, do not tell me to calm down. I have every right to be upset.

You taught a young girl how to gamble. I did not teach Allie to gamble.

I taught her a card trick. Two very different things.

Frankly, I was doing your job.

Excuse me?

I was just trying to get Allie interested in going to school. By

teaching her a card trick.

Allie was nervous about meeting the other kids.

Making friends. I told her it would break the ice.

Not certainly did that.

How much did she win?

Mr. Bouchard, that is beside the point.

I appreciate you trying to help.

But if there ever is a next time...

Please just bring Ali back to school.

Mr. Bouchard may have been misguided, but I believe his heart was in the right

place.

Has Ali had trouble fitting in at any of her other schools?

She hasn't been around long enough for that to matter. Which I think could very

well be the problem.

Allie isn't making an effort because she doesn't think she'll be here long enough

for it to matter.

You know how the Mounties work.

I also know that children need stability.

We're fine.

Thank you.

So what I suggest is that we call Allie in and let her know what our

expectations are of her in the classroom.

All right.

Okay.

Ali, could you come inside, please?

Now, Ally, do you understand why it was wrong to take money and food from the

other children?

It's not like I forced them to play.

That's not the issue.

You deliberately tricked the other children.

Ally, I raised you better than that.

Tomorrow, you're going to return everything, and you are going to

apologize. I don't have it anymore.

Mrs. Thornton took my bag.

Are we understood?

Yes, sir.

Ellie, are you anxious about making friends with the other children?

Have you ever read Emerson?

Oh, he is one of my favorite poets.

And he has some incredibly wise quotes, including, the only way to have a friend

is to be one.

But... The only friend I've ever had is Uncle Nathan.

He has to like me.

Oh, Allie, I'm sure it seems scary.

But if you just be yourself, I guarantee you'll make a ton of friends.

I happen to know that Robert and Opal already like you a lot.

Really? Mm-hmm.

Definitely.

You just have to give the other kids a chance.

Can you do that for me?

I guess.

Jess, can I talk to you for a moment?

Yeah, of course.

I'd like to buy your land.

Why? I'd like to dig and look for oil.

What makes you think I don't want to do the same thing?

Well, there's a difference between wanting and doing.

You both know that you don't have the money to dig.

So I'm willing to offer you twice what you paid for it.

$1,000.

$1,500.

$1,200.

That's my final offer.

I'll have to talk to Claire first.

Sure.

Give me that tomorrow?

Yeah.

Take care. Yeah.

Where's little Jack?

There he is.

Where's little Jack? He was just here.

There you are.

I have everything all ready for our ladies-only night. By tomorrow, you will

feel completely rejuvenated.

No. I'm so sorry.

Laura's dad needed her tonight. Their cow is expecting a calf any minute.

Really? Really.

Laura felt awful. So did I.

But I told her not to worry about it.

We'll do it another time.

Sure we will.

Hello,

little man.

Is everything okay?

I hope I didn't get too personal last night.

Wasn't too much too soon.

Not for me.

Hi, sweetheart.

Hi.

What's got you down?

Disappointment. Dismay.

Dashed expectations.

Well, that does sound bleak.

Is there anything I can do to help?

Maybe there is.

Now, Lee, are you sure? Elizabeth, I got this.

Go. Have some fun.

Well, he's teething, so he might be a little fussy. It's no problem. We're

gonna have a good time, right?

Yes, we are.

Yes, we are.

All right.

Bye-bye.

Bye-bye.

Oh, come on. It's literally next door.

It's not like I don't know where to find you. Promise me if there's anything you

need, you'll come right over? I promise. Now go.

You're cramping our guy time.

Right?

Mama's gripping our gut time.

So what should we do?

Here we are.

You want to play peek-a-boo?

Where'd I go?

There I am.

I'm going, there I am.

That's fun, right?

I had my doubts about Constable Grant's parenting skills, but he has proven me

wrong. Well, it can't be easy raising such a spirited little girl all on your

own. I'm sure it isn't.

Did you ever find out what happened to Allie's parents?

No.

They're pretty private people.

I have to say, I'm just so happy to have you here right now.

Thank you so much for doing this, Rosemary.

Well, let's celebrate.

Here you are.

Cheers. Cheers.

Now, we are going to have some fruit and cookies and finger sandwiches.

Oh, I almost forgot to put the muffins in the oven.

Oh, that's really not...

Necessary. Who is that at the door? Huh? Who is that at the door?

Let's go see.

Hey, Bill. Hey. What are you doing here?

Well, I heard Elizabeth had some words with Richard because he was teaching

some kid to gamble.

Oh, that's news to me.

Uh, she's next door with Rosemary, though, but I wouldn't go over there.

Oh, why not?

Oh, it's a woman's soiree, right?

No men allowed.

But, dude, come in, please. Oh, thanks. Yeah.

You know you're doing that wrong.

I don't know. I'm fine.

Well, your vest won't be once he spits up on it. Here, give it to me.

Mm-hmm. There you go.

Grab that towel, will you?

Sure.

Okay.

Yeah.

Oh, I can feel it in there. Oh, thank you. You're welcome. Here you go. Here

we go. Ready?

See, it just takes practice.

Mm-hmm.

Come here, you.

Oh. Oh, my goodness.

Did you have a big burp? Yes, I think you did.

Why wouldn't you do it for me?

Oh.

Now let's cover you up because it's a little chilly. He's gonna get too hot.

No, no, no, no, no, no. There's a draft.

Oh, I don't feel it.

Don't you have some sheriff-y stuff to do?

Don't you have some tree to cut down?

Talk about embarrassing. Do you remember the time I thought I was being taken to

San Francisco to star in a new musical and I was actually being kidnapped?

You really were a damsel in distress.

Let me tell you, it's more fun to play one than be one.

I was running away from those men and then who do I see in his red serge

coming towards me?

Jack. Always the hero.

He sure was.

But I know you saved him in more ways than one.

I remember when he first came to town. He hated it here so much. Gee, I wonder

what changed his mind.

Oh.

People find true love in Hope Valley.

It's true. You and Jack.

You and Lee.

Clara and Jessie.

Yeah. Faith and Carson.

Yes. Wait, what? No. Uh, how did you... you know about that?

Well, doesn't everyone?

What? No, no, no. They're not supposed to know. How did you find out?

Carson and Faith are terrible liars.

Well, here they come now. Faith, I know being estranged from your father bothers

you.

Have you thought about reaching out to him?

Hundreds of times.

And what stops you?

Fear of rejection.

Anybody would be crazy to reject you.

Do you think they know about us?

They weren't before, they are now.

Come on.

Come on.

Well.

So, $1,200 is a lot of money, Jesse.

I know.

I could pay off my debt, and we'd have some left over.

To build our house.

I really like the sound of that.

Me too.

And we decided.

Maybe he's hungry. I fed him an hour ago. Maybe he needs his diaper changed.

I changed them just before you got here.

Didn't you say it was teething?

Right, yes.

There's a cloth in the ice bucket right there in the corner.

Thank you.

Hey, he stopped.

He just wanted you to go away.

You just wanted Bill to go away, didn't you?

Yes.

This is a joke. I mean, if it wasn't that funny.

He's starting to look more like Jack, isn't he? Yeah.

Yeah, he really is.

Think he'll be a Mountie?

Oh, not if Elizabeth has anything to do with it.

Well, for what it's worth, I think he'd make a fine judge, Bill.

Well, thanks, Lee.

Appreciate that.

And just so you know, I think you'll make a great dad someday.

Yeah?

Thank you.

This has been so relaxing.

All work and no play is no good for you.

Or you.

Every time I see you, it seems like you've taken on some new project. You

are the busiest person I know, Rosemary.

Well. It's different for me. You have a job and a child.

That's a lot.

Every day I count my blessings that I have little Jack in my life.

But I have to admit, it's been pretty wonderful just being me for an evening.

Yes, even the most devoted mother needs to have a break once in a while.

Are you all right?

Yes, yes, I'm fine.

You sure?

The muffins are ready.

Now we've got a game.

Excuse me, gentlemen.

I'm sorry.

I heard about what happened with your niece.

No more teaching kids card tricks, okay?

As you wish.

What's your story, Bouchard?

Why are you such an expert at cheating?

I'm not.

In fact, I've only cheated once in my life.

This is a great town.

Good people, fine opportunities.

What's your point you don't seem like a good fit here That's kind of the story

of my life, but I'm not going anywhere

You ate half my muffin.

It wasn't very good.

My apple.

Now that was tasty.

Opal!

Here's a candy.

You didn't like it?

I didn't taste it.

Here, I hope you like it. Black licorice is my favorite.

I don't like licorice.

Here's the $200 for the drilling rights.

As stated in the contract, if we strike oil, you'll receive 30% of the crude

that comes up from your rig.

Nice doing business with you, Mr. Gowan. Pleasure, Miss Hayford.

That's the eighth option today.

You seem to be throwing a lot of my money around.

Welcome to high stakes gambling.

I just hope you know what you're doing.