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Previously on, When Calls the Heart.

As it gets closer, I'm more eager and more nervous.

You are going to be the perfect mother. It was you!

They formed after you blew up the mine.

Smith's gone and charges are dropped. You've taken from me the opportunity to

be able to pay my own bill.

These new people need to learn to follow the rules.

You're absolutely right.

These are nice people. Are you sure this is the only way?

What a difference a few weeks have made to our little town.

As word spreads about Hope Springs, tourists have been slowly arriving.

The hot springs are bringing new opportunities, new prosperity, and

new health.

And soon there will be even more good news.

My dear friend Rosemary is expecting any day now.

When her time comes, the women of Hope Valley will keep her close and in our

hearts.

Everything's looking great.

We're a week past when you thought the baby would come, and the baby isn't

moving as much. I don't think it's normal.

It's perfectly normal.

Sometimes babies get quiet just before labor.

Are you sure about that? Because with this baby, it's usually like a football

game going on in there. Well, I haven't been sleeping as well as I would like.

Maybe that has something to do with it. Or diet.

What does that mean? No, I don't mean like eating. I just mean, I made a

brisket the other day. Maybe I made it too spicy. It was very spicy. It wasn't

that spicy. It was too spicy.

It's probably just the progression of the pregnancy.

And I find that worrying doesn't help.

Worry? We're not worried.

Do we seem worried to you? Should we be worried? What?

The best thing that you can do is drink liquid, stay active, walk around.

See? I said walk. You didn't. And most importantly, try not to think about it.

Try not to think about it? She says, how can we think of anything but? I know, I

know.

But we should just try and think of something else, though. Like, um, baby

names. Please.

that is still about the baby.

You're right. You're right. It is.

Okay, let's see.

Oh,

I know.

Your favorite outfits.

I'm never going to fit into those outfits again.

Okay, okay. That was a bad one. That was a bad one.

Oh, I know.

Favorite Valley Voice headlines.

That's not terrible. Yeah.

Okay, let's see.

Milk prices fluid.

Cheese solid. Yes!

That was a good one.

And then there was... Oh, good morning.

Ooh, that baby is taking its own sweet time, huh?

Locals have penchant for the painfully obvious.

Let's keep walking.

Oh, hi, you two. They say raspberry leaf tea helps get things moving along.

Friends won't let couple forget their baby's overdue.

Let's keep walking.

You try.

There!

That's better.

Where are the other kids?

Why are you playing alone?

I don't mind playing alone.

All right.

Well, a little word of advice, Jamie. If you want the other kids to like you, you

got to show that you like them.

Now, arc it higher. Get it up there.

There you go.

That's it.

Keep arcing it higher.

Boo! Oh, my goodness.

I got you. We were spying on you.

You got me.

Here, have a seat. Thank you.

Lucas.

This is beautiful. Everything is perfect.

There's no such thing in life.

Oh, I spoke too fast.

Maybe there's one thing.

Or two.

Oh. Hey, buddy.

You looking forward to our plan?

What plan?

Well, when your mother needs to go spend time with Rosemary, you and I, we're

going to have a party. Just us.

And maybe Uncle Lee.

A party?

That's a good plan.

I thought so.

Lucas. Elizabeth.

Hey, little Jack.

Hi, Uncle Lee.

There she is.

Oh, please don't ask me about the baby.

Oh, I won't. Am I allowed to ask how you're feeling?

I'm fine. Well, not exactly.

Elizabeth, I'm counting on you.

Oh, hey.

Lee has a very weak constitution when it comes to anything that... Oh, come on

now. That is not entirely true. Lee?

Last Christmas, when I stubbed my toe, you nearly went into shock.

Because you got those tiny little delicate feet. I was worried. Isn't this

new? Yes, as a matter of fact, it is.

It's wonderful.

The open air and cheerful ambiance of a Venetian piazza coupled with the je ne

sais quoi of a French cafe.

And wouldn't you say it's pretty much perfect?

Positively. Except, well, it could use... A cup of tea in the scone?

Sweetheart, we should probably... Yes, doctor's orders are to keep walking, so

we must carry on. You've done a brilliant job of distracting me. Glad to

have been of service.

And we'll be here when you need us. I know.

Bye.

I wonder what it could use.

I'm sure nothing.

Well, I need to get back to work.

But please stay, make yourselves comfortable.

I'll be back with a treat, okay, buddy?

A treat?

Okay, buddy.

What were Auntie Rosemary and Uncle Lee talking about? Remember we talked about

their baby?

Pretty soon, Auntie and Uncle are going to be a mommy and daddy.

Mommy and daddy?

Mm-hmm.

I know. I know it's your booth.

Will you join me?

Join you in my booth?

I really do need to talk to management around here.

You can always get a little sign made that says reserved.

Not a bad idea.

Thank you.

I just saw Jamie outside.

He seems to like basketball.

He didn't used to. I'm so delighted at how he's just come to life since we've

been here.

It's always best to get kids out of the city and into nature.

You know, I hadn't thought of it before, but you're right.

A house in the country could be just the ticket.

Maybe even here.

This is a long way from home.

Which would mean we'd have to plan to stay here.

Maybe even move here.

You're just full of good ideas, aren't you?

Well, that wasn't exactly... Shall we order?

Looks like someone's getting used to you. I wouldn't be too impressed.

I was talking to Scout.

Listen, I've been wanting to thank you for coming after me and chasing the

squirrel and the bandit.

I can be stubborn at times.

No. You?

Stubborn? Well, I hope you'll consider tagging along next time.

Well, if it's all right with him, I...

I guess it's all right with me.

I am so sorry. He's a work in progress. It's fine. I love dogs. Your hand.

It's bleeding.

You, uh, you new in town?

Just grabbing supplies.

It's fine. I'm not so sure about that.

Why don't you come over with me to my office and we can take care of this?

Uh, sure.

Thanks.

Morning. Hey.

Morning.

She's a beaut.

Indeed. I'm growing to admire horses more and more every day.

Comforting creatures.

Indeed they are.

And they don't ask too many questions.

You know that peace you feel right now?

You could have it all the time.

I'm always here if you want to talk.

I appreciate that.

I'm just tired, Joseph.

I know.

Doesn't look that bad.

We'll have you fixed up in no time.

So, you're a doctor?

Yes, I'm the town doctor and for the surrounding area.

And what brings you this way?

Um, just running errands.

Hmm. From Yucca Creek, other side of Rock Creek.

Ah.

Oh, dear. I'm out of gauze. I'm gonna go get some from the pharmacy.

Sit tight.

Going somewhere.

I knew something wasn't right.

Or at least, you know, the dog did.

What are you doing? Oh, I'm sure an upstanding citizen like yourself paid

for this.

I didn't do anything wrong.

Oh, yeah.

You'd be surprised how many innocent people I find climbing out of windows.

Nathan?

What's going on?

He's a thief.

He stole this from the mercantile.

Lard.

Is this true?

Yes, ma'am.

He's just a kid, Nathan.

Hold this.

Look familiar?

You.

I'm sorry.

Let's go.

Mommy? Yes, honey bear?

If Uncle is going to be a daddy, when can I see my daddy?

Oh, sweetheart, don't you remember what we talked about?

Your daddy is in heaven.

But where is heaven?

Well, heaven is up above us.

And I know that may seem far away, but your daddy is also in our hearts.

Here and right here.

And that's where he'll always be.

I want to show you something.

Let's go.

Well, now that I think about it, his voice did sound familiar.

I can't believe he showed his face around here after what he did.

Hey,

where are you going?

I didn't finish dressing his hand.

May I see your hand, please?

I'm sorry, ma'am.

You should be.

I would ask you why you did what you did, but I doubt I'd get an honest

answer.

I messed up.

Not much more to it than that.

Gonna have to agree with him there.

You must have had a reason.

It's been a tough time.

Everything dried up in the valley.

My folks have been trying to hold on to the farm, but nothing will grow.

There's no work.

I got little sisters.

That's terrible.

You know, in my experience, a thief is good at two things.

Stealing and lying.

And this one only seems to be good at the latter.

I'm pretty bad at both.

And you're right.

If I'd known you two were from around here, I wouldn't have shown my face.

Yeah, you would have just robbed another mercantile.

People make mistakes, and we can give them a second chance.

Sometimes they'll surprise you.

This will sting.

Jack, I have a surprise for you. It's something very special. A surprise?

Mm-hmm.

This is your daddy's Mountie hat.

Can I wear it if I'm very, very careful?

Of course you can. You can wear it anytime you like.

How do I look?

You look... You look just like your daddy.

Maybe we should print the train schedule up there. Sweetheart, sweetheart, don't

worry about that right now, okay?

I think that's a good idea. It's fine. I'll fix it later. We'll put the train

schedule there and everyone will know. Honey, honey, just let it go.

Oh.

Oh, my.

Oh, my what?

Oh, dear.

Oh, dear?

Oh.

Is this it?

I don't know.

I'm quite certain.

Okay. Oh, yes, yes.

Yes?

Okay. Where is Faith? I don't know.

Get Faith!

Okay, okay.

Faith!

Florence! Florence! The baby is coming!

Get Faith! The baby's coming?

Yes! I'll get her!

Faith!

Okay, sweetheart, that's it. You're doing great.

She's at the jail. I'll get her. Lucas can drive. I'll find him.

I'm getting Lucas!

I'll get Faith! Yes! Get Faith! Where?

I don't know sweetheart. She's coming. Don't worry. Molly, is it?

It is.

Babe! Hey, Ned!

I don't know.

Where is he?

Oh!

Okay.

Rosemary? Rosemary? Look at me. Look at me.

Look at me.

Breathe. Just like I showed you.

Lucas is on his way!

Let's get her to the car.

Gently. Gently. Gently.

There you go, sweetheart.

Good, good, good, good.

There we go. Nice and slow.

You okay?

Bad question. I know, I know, I know. I'm sorry. Stupid question.

Careful.

Okay. No, no, no, no. Silly question. I'm sorry. Let's go.

You're doing so good. I got it. Thanks.

Good job, sweetheart.

Okay, okay, okay.

Uh, excuse me. Let's clear a path, people.

Okay, let's go. Let's go.

this is really happening congratulations dad hold on sweetheart you're doing

great it

started alas rosemary lucas drove her home faith is with her oh i hope she has

an easy time oh it's never exactly easy well what do we do hope pray and cook

they're gonna need a lot of food how can we help grab the vegetables and start

chopping okay

Elizabeth. Rosemary.

There you go. Careful, careful, careful. Elizabeth.

I'm here. I'm here.

Let's get you inside.

Yes, don't worry. I've got it. Be careful. Lee, I love you. Oh,

sweetheart, not as much as I love you. I'll be right next door, okay? Quickly,

quickly. Bye.

Oh, boy.

Do you want to go on the tour?

No, thanks.

I think I'll just stay behind and read.

You sure?

Might be fun.

I don't want to be here. I want to go home.

Back to my school.

Just a few more days, sweetie. I promise.

Good morning, Jamie.

Good morning, Mrs. St. John.

I am at your service.

Here's a map for you.

I thought we'd take the buckboard wagon, if it suits.

Hmm. How perfectly rustic.

It's His Royal Highness.

Mind if I play? It's hard to play with three. Hey, it's not nice.

You know how to play?

Of course I do.

Well, sort of. I'm sorry if I offended you.

I have trouble with subtlety.

Subtlety means... We know what it means.

Let's see what you got.

Wow,

you're a really good player.

I guess.

It is?

This is the land I want to buy.

Look at these grasses and those trees in that stream. It's perfect.

Do you know who owns it?

Well, it's town land.

Oh, well, I don't think they need every little field and gully.

Tell me about Hope Valley and your mayor, Mayor Avery.

Oh, Bill? Yeah, well, mayor is just a small part of who he is.

Before that, he was a Mountie.

Mountie?

Yeah, a forensic inspector, in fact.

Then he became a lawyer, and of course a judge, and all the while, he's a short

-order cook and a small business owner.

Well,

isn't that impressive?

You busy?

Never for you.

Let me guess.

Henry.

Have you talked to him? Since the charges were dropped, he hasn't had a

whole lot to say.

Yeah, so I've noticed.

He's like a ghost wandering around town.

Maybe he thinks he was robbed.

Of what?

In his mind, his chance for penance.

Maybe he thought going to jail was the punishment he deserved.

For saving lives?

For all the lives that were lost.

And he can't get past it.

Unless, maybe there's a way to give him what he wants.

Yeah.

Well, you picked the right town to wind up in jail in.

It's the best meatloaf in the county.

Sorry for causing so much trouble.

Trouble. That's what you call accosting a helpless woman on the road.

Dr. Carter doesn't really seem that helpless.

I'll give you that, yeah.

So what does your family do in Eagle Creek?

It's a farming country, isn't it?

It was.

Bad crop yield did us in. Bad year?

Like once in a century bad.

Came out of nowhere.

Just our valley.

You know what? Why don't I, uh... Why don't I see if I can get you another

plate? Thank you.

Am I interrupting?

Not at all.

I have wonderful news.

I found the most perfect piece of land.

I'm absolutely in love with it.

Oh, congratulations.

And what's your plan?

Well, to buy it, of course.

And would you believe the coincidence?

Apparently, the town owns it, of which you just happen to be the mayor.

Oh, well, I hate to break the news, but town land is not for sale.

Please.

Everything's for sale.

No, not in Hope Alley.

The town decided a long time ago that certain land would not be for sale,

although it certainly is available for everyone to share.

I hope this isn't because we got off on the wrong foot.

I do have a way of blundering in and breaking china.

No, it's not personal, I promise.

And you haven't broken any china.

Well, I insulted you in your own cafe.

After I inconvenienced your horse.

Well, you're gonna have to take that up with my horse.

But if you're waiting for me to change my mind, I can't. I know.

Not today, anyway.

Your blood pressure's a little high, which is completely normal. Just try to

relax and maintain your breathing.

There weren't any stethoscopes handy when little Jack was born.

Or doctors.

We're lucky he wasn't born in a snowdrift. It was terrifying.

I just tried not to show it. You were brave.

I don't recall feeling very brave.

But I had you and Abigail there with me.

And the Christmas salami.

Well, we did good, didn't we?

We sure did.

And despite all of it, I had my two best friends there with me, and I felt safe.

And you are safe, too.

I know.

Thank you, Elizabeth.

And Faith.

You're so lucky.

I couldn't be in better hands.

Yeah,

I'm just... Let me. You can...

There we go.

Are you sure you don't want lunch, little buddy?

Can I have ice cream?

Well, how about we have lunch?

And then you can have ice cream.

Okay, buddy.

You want a sandwich?

What? A sandwich. Would you like one? Oh, no, no. I couldn't. My stomach is in

knots.

What do you think would be taking them so long?

It's only been a couple hours.

I... I gotta get some air. I'll see you in a few minutes.

Okay.

It's a nice Mountie hat.

Is that your dad's?

Did you know my daddy?

Uh, no.

No, I didn't.

But I do know that he was a really great man.

You know...

Why don't we have ice cream now, and we can skip lunch today?

Now that sounds like a plan.

All right.

How's she doing?

She's doing well.

Lee's next door with Lucas.

Not sure how he's holding up.

You okay?

I'm fine.

I'm worried.

Remembering how hard this is.

Thank goodness Faith is here.

Yeah. I mean, you did this on your own, didn't you?

In a cabin in the woods.

That's pretty impressive.

I'm glad she's got Lee.

Yeah.

I'm glad she's got someone.

Being a single parent is not easy.

Can I ask you something?

Yeah.

When did Allie start having questions about her mother?

Uh, pretty much right out of the gate.

Allie was four when Colleen passed, so... Why?

Is little Jack starting to ask?

That's a tough one.

Shouldn't be.

Obviously, I want him to know all about Jack.

How much do I tell him and when?

Well, from where I sit, in my opinion, they'll let you know

what they're ready for.

I hope so.

I know so.

Thank you.

You let her know.

The whole town is rooting for her.

I will.

Get up. Come with me.

Where am I going?

You'll see.

How

far

apart were the last contractions?

Four minutes.

Four minutes?

Weren't they four minutes half an hour ago?

Women have done this for thousands of years.

This is how it always happens.

When you witness childbirth, you realize how strong women really are.

Well, that's good to hear.

Three minutes and 50 seconds.

You're getting closer.

Sorry. Shall we try our breathing?

Let's try again.

Shoot him out.

Yay! If we're playing for keepsies, you get to keep my red Aggie.

Keepsies! There you go.

Nothing?

No.

You know, I have, um... I have felt a lot of things in my time with Rosemary.

I really have.

Love.

Um... Joy.

Heartbreak, excitement, even a little confusion and impatience, but I

have never... I have never felt this helpless.

Alright.

I apologize.

I'm sorry I stole stuff from your store.

Yes, well, it may just be a couple of cans of lard to you, but it adds up. Mm

-hmm.

I'm sorry, sir.

Well, Constable Grant says your family is going through some hard times.

Well, if you pay for what you've taken, we'll let it go.

Well, I would like to, but we don't have any money.

Which is why Mrs. Yost and I have decided that you can work in the store

until you've reimbursed us. We believe in second chances around here.

Thanks, Mr. Yost.

Mrs. Yost.

But don't push your luck. No, sir. I swear.

Never again.

So, what does he, gentlemen, want to talk about?

Look, Henry.

I've got some bad news. Judge Kimball has had second thoughts.

He's decided to enforce the mischief charge, and because you pled guilty,

he's already passed sentence.

What does that mean? Community service.

Bill's asked me to supervise you, and I've agreed.

What kind of community service?

Well, that would be up to Joseph.

You've been doing odd jobs around the town since the oil company folded, so I

thought First Thessalonians 411, the healing power of working with your

hands. I thought you could build something.

For the town? With my hands.

Well, it's surprisingly good for the soul.

You two, the two of you, you're terrible liars.

Terrible.

I'll do it, though.

Huh. That went well.

Pick'em.

Any word about Rosemary?

Oh, nothing yet.

Oh. Lucas is still at Elizabeth's.

Huh.

What?

Nothing. Just, she's a nice woman.

And? And, I understand that we can't sell town land, but, uh,

what about your land? You've been wanting to sell that for years.

Don't say anything to her about that.

There's something about her that just doesn't add up.

Because she's a beautiful woman with eyes for you, and maybe that's throwing

you off your game?

Eyes? Off my game?

No one's gonna throw me off.

More tea, Mike?

Don't worry, I won't ask about the land again.

Town rules.

I'm surprised you haven't found a way around it. Everything's for sale and

all.

You think you've got me all figured out, don't you?

I'll have you know I wasn't born rich.

My father worked the railway, and my mother took in boarders.

But I'll admit, when I met my husband, I thought I had it me.

I take it things didn't work out as planned.

He wasn't a kind man.

And then he died.

Must have been hard for Jamie.

It has been.

Well, he's a fine young man.

And lucky for him, he has you.

i should go up sorry to disappoint you earlier about the land

i have to remind myself life is full of disappointments

and opportunities good night

Your contractions are two minutes apart, Rosemary.

You're doing great. I'm so tired.

I can't do this. Yes, you can. You can.

How much longer?

I can't take this much more.

What is it?

Her blood pressure's very high. She needs to calm herself, otherwise

complications could arise.

I can't do this.

You can.

You can. I just need you to keep breathing.

Try to stay calm.

I can't.

I think we need to get Lee.

That might not be helpful.

He could calm her down.

Elizabeth, I need Lee.

Worth a shot. Go get him.

He's out like a light. It's been 11 hours.

You know what?

I don't care what anyone says. I'm going in. That's it. Leave.

She wants you.

Sweetheart.

No? Thought you might want to light this.

Thank you.

And I felt it was time to let everyone know.

I hope she can feel the love.

I'm sure she can.

Any news?

Not yet.

Looks like insomnia is catching up.

It's a nice night.

I don't sleep near as much as I used to.

How is Mrs. Coulter?

She's a force of nature.

That she is.

It's a girl.

Oh my goodness, a little girl.

Oh my goodness.

How wonderful.

Elizabeth, they'd like to see you.

I mean, three.

Elizabeth, come meet your goddaughter.

Oh, just look at her.

Oh, my goodness.

Hello, sweetheart.

You are just the most beautiful little girl I've ever seen.

What's her name?

Well, we haven't actually decided on a first name yet, but the

middle name was easy.

Elizabeth.

Do you want to hold her?

Yes, please.

We waited so long for this moment.

We'd almost given up hope.

Yeah.

She's our little miracle.

Why does the world look so different all of a sudden?

Because it is.

Because she's in it.

It means to walk in a funny fashion.

Good morning.

Good morning.

Another lovely day in Hope Valley.

Isn't it?

Hey, Jamie. Hi, Jamie. Hey, Mrs. Thornton. Hmm?

Can Jamie come to school with us?

Oh, we wouldn't want to impose.

Can I?

If it's all right with your mother, of course.

It's not too much trouble?

No, not at all. Jamie appears to have already made a few friends, and Cooper

and Toby can show him the ropes.

Thanks, Mom.

Let's all perambulate together.

I had quite the job getting Jack to bed last night.

He, um...

He wouldn't take off his Mountie hat.

Oh, Lucas, I'm so sorry.

No, no, it's fine.

Jack's his father.

He's a big part of your life.

He always will be.

I realize I've avoided talking about him with you.

You don't have to explain.

You know what I've learned about love?

It can't be measured.

or contained, or used up.

The more you love, the more you can love.

And once you truly love someone, you'll love them forever.

That's how I love you.