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[Elizabeth, writing]: It's
my favorite time of year again,

when giving and sharing
is on everyone's mind.

To me,

Hope Valley embodies

the joy and spirit
of the Christmas season.

But, this Christmas,

the love of my life is far away.

Six months
has felt like a
lifetime.

I miss Jack dearly.

Wherever he is,

I know he's making our world
a safer place.

He's brave,
so I must be brave,
too.

Before he left,

Jack made me
the happiest woman on
Earth...

And then, just as quickly,

he was gone.

This holiday season,

hope and faith sustain me

until I can be with Jack again.

[Elizabeth]: "So look within"

"And you will see

"The magic of The Wishing Tree

"So make a wish and tie it on

"And soon your wish
just might be gone

"Which means
that someone cares for you

And they might make
your wish come true."

The End.

Mm-hmm? Laura?

So, if you put a wish
on the tree,

then you get what you asked for?

That's the idea.

And, according to the book,

your wish can be for anything...

a toy,

a hope, a dream,

and then, someone can
take your wish down

and try to make it come true.

Yes...

Philip?

What if they can't?

That's what's so special
about the tree.

If one person can't make
your wish come true,

then the legend says

that the tree
can magically make it happen.

Can you make a wish
for someone else?

Those are the best kind!

I wish we could
get a Wishing Tree.

Well, Opal...

I am happy to report

that Hope Valley already has
its very own Wishing Tree,

and Mayor Stanton is going
to show it to all of us

this afternoon, on Main Street,

so we will be ending class early

so we can all be there
for the tree presentation.

[all cheering]

Class dismissed!

[bell clanging]

[sighs]

Cody?

Is everything all right?

I don't know what
to get Miss Abigail...

I mean, Mom, for Christmas.

It's our first
since she adopted us.

Hmm. Moms are always
a challenge.

She's really happy
Becky's coming home from school.

Well, there's your answer.

Having you and Becky here
for Christmas

is all your Mom could ever want.

I know, I just wish

I could think of something else
to give her.

You know what you could do?

You could put that wish
on the tree.

That's a great idea!
Thanks, Miss Thatcher.

You're welcome.

I bet you wish Mountie Jack

could be here for Christmas.

Yes.

I do.

Me too.

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Well, you must be
counting the minutes

until Becky comes home.

Oh! Thank you. Yes.

It's gonna be so nice

to have my whole family
together for the holidays.

Yeah.

Mm?

Mm.

Hmm. Your eggnog
tastes different this year.

Yeah, added more nutmeg.
Now it's got some real kick.

I'll say.

I have a question for you.

The, uh, Christmas tree
on Main Street,

what's that all about?

You don't like the Wishing Tree?

I didn't say I didn't like it,

I just like
to stick to tradition.

Oh, we are...
but, like your eggnog,

this Christmas tree
has a little "kick".

Well, I guess
it'll be fun for the kids.

Oh, it'll be fun for everyone.

You just have to believe.

Oh... look at that long face.

You know, I'm gonna get you
a glass of my homemade eggnog.

Oh, no, no... okay.

Is that for Jack?

[sighs] Mm-hmm.

Figure, if I can't be with him
on Christmas,

at least I can let him know
I'm thinking of him.

Have you heard
from him recently?

It's been eight days.

Well, I'm sure he's fine.

He said he has
a very important mission

and for me not to worry.

Well, then I wouldn't worry.

And you know I'm here for you.

By the way, Christmas dinner
will be at 3:00.

What can I bring?

Oh, biscuits and mashed potatoes

would be great.

All right. Guess I better
get to the mercantile

before the mail pick-up.

Here, Elizabeth.
This'll perk you right up.

Oh, um...

Save some for me.

But...

Is everything on schedule?

Yeah. It should be.

Well, to holiday cheer, Abigail.

And a very Merry Christmas.

[chuckles] Mm.

Oh! It's good.

[contented sigh]

I never thought
I would see it...

Lee Coulter!

It is the middle of the day,

and you are dressed
like a man of leisure.

What can I say?

You had a great idea.

Well, I have so many.
Can you be more specific?

Closing the sawmill
for the holidays.

The men get to spend
some time with their families,

and I, for once,

get stay home and relax.

And no one deserves
some time off

more than you.

Well...

You are such a busy little bee.

Mm.

And a cute one, at that.

A successful business
doesn't run itself.

True. But a successful
businessman

needs to have some time off
to clear his mind.

Agreed.

That is why, today, my only plan

is to have
absolutely no plan at all.

If I want to read,
I'm gonna read.

If I want to have a nap,
I'll have nap.

If I want to listen to music,
I'll fire up the Victrola.

For a man without a plan,

that sounds
very well thought-out.

Ah, you know me.

I still need to dot all my "I"s

and cross all my "T" s,

whether I'm on vacation or not.

Of course you do.

Mm.

Now, I'm going to town.

Can I can pick
anything up for you?

No. I think I have
everything I need.

I am not going to move
one inch all day.

[laughs]

No, no.
You'll see!

- [she keeps laughing]
- You will see.

Oh, boy.

[chuckles]

Mm-Kay.

"Chapter One.

The clock struck midnight..."

Boring.

Ahem.

Yep.

Just as I thought.

[sighs]

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Good day, everyone!

Welcome to the Hope Valley
Christmas Tree.

We wish Pastor Frank
could be with us,

but he was needed

at Children's Hospital
in Cape Fullerton.

Now, as some of you may know,

our Christmas tree this year
is a little different.

It's a "Wishing Tree."

[murmuring]

And what that means...

is you take an ornament,
just like this one,

and you write your wish
on the back,

and then you place it
on the tree.

If someone takes it down,

that means they're working
to make your wish come true.

Mm. That sounds
simple enough.

Can we makes our wishes now?

I don't see why not!

Christmas is just
a few days away.

[♪♪♪]

I love the idea
of a wishing tree.

There's a certain guy

who wants to know
what you're wishing for.

Mm, well, tell him
to surprise me.

Oh, come on!
Just a little hint?

Nope, you're on your own.

[huffs]

There you go.
There's enough for you, too.

[exhales]

Where's Carson?

He had a patient to tend to.
Mrs. McCormick.

Mrs. McCormick!

She was one of the settlers
we helped a few years ago.

We hardly ever
see her around town.

She does keep to herself.

Put your wish on the tree.

With everything that's happening

in the Northern Territories,

it just...
just feels selfish

to wish to spend Christmas
with Jack.

It's not. At all.

Well, I see a lot of
ornaments going up,

but not too many coming down.

Well, I will be the first.

What does it say?

"I wish for a crib
for my new brother or sister."

And it's signed "Robert."

How far along is his mom?

She's due in about a month.

This is so sweet!

He's a good boy.

[chuckling warmly]

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Okay, next on the agenda...
the floats.

Elizabeth, does the school float
have a theme yet?

My students are giving me
their ideas tomorrow.

[Abigail]: Excellent.

We need a Santa.

Oh! The men know.

They're already avoiding
eye contact with me.

It's like pulling teeth,
getting one to volunteer.

Maybe we take
a different tact this year.

Okay, Rosemary,
you'll be in charge of that.

Mm-hmm!

Now, let's discuss the band
for the Christmas parade.

Oh, I heard the volunteers
practicing in the saloon. Oh!

They could use some direction.

Sounds like
we need a bandleader.

Someone who knows
how to command respect.

Someone who could

whip them into shape
in just a few days.

A calm voice
is a sea of disharmony.

Where will we find
such a person?

[chuckles]

I know just the man.

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Oh.

Sorry to keep you waiting,
Mrs. McCormick.

I had a few things
I had to take care of,

and my nurse has gone home
for the holidays.

I remember her.
Faith something.

Too bossy, if you ask me.

My point was,
I'm here all alone, so.

You'll get used to it.

I've been on my own
near 20 years.

When you were here
for your last exam,

you told Nurse Carter that
you had been married before.

Husband died in an accident.

And no other family?

We wanted kids.

Never had 'em.

I'm sorry to hear that,
Mrs. McCormick.

Oh, no need to be.

I do well on my own.

Of course. And, uh...

I'm happy to say
that you are very healthy.

Just keep on
taking your medicine.

So give it to me

and I'll be on my way.

I ordered it from Union City.

It should be here
sometime today.

I got things to do.

I can't be
hanging around town all day.

Okay, that's no problem.

I'll, um, I'll run it
by your cabin for you.

Is there an extra charge?

[laughs]
No. There's no charge.

Then that'll be fine.

Okay. So, we'll see you
later, then.

[mutters]:
Do I have a choice?

I'll come by the store later.

Okay.

So, have you put up your wish?

Not yet.

You better hurry.

You are not the only one
wishing for a Mountie,

and there may be a limit
on Mountie wishes.

Miss Thatcher!

Hi, Robert.

Someone took my wish
off the tree.

I know. It was me.

- Really?
- Mm-hmm.

So my baby brother or sister

is gonna get a crib?

Yes.

Thank you!

Oh! You're welcome.

I've heard the Christmas
band, Abigail.

I'm sure they just need
a little fine-tuning.

There's no such thing
as "fine" or "tune"

in this group.

But you'll do it?

Let me carry that for you.

What are you mailing, an anchor?

It's a shipment of my scones.

Oh. Sorry.

So who's gonna get to enjoy

these light, fluffy delicacies?

Henry Gowen.

I know what you're going to say.

What you do with your baking

is your business.

Besides, Henry
could probably use

some homemade treats
to warm him up.

Those tent camps get
pretty cold at night.

What tent camps?

The detention facilities
are getting overcrowded,

due to the new prisoners
from the Northern Territories,

so they're housing some inmates
in a tent camp.

But it's winter.

Well, criminal justice
isn't supposed to be pleasant.

Can't we offer
Henry some charity?

Maybe he could come here
for the holidays.

Abigail, the man conspired
with the railroad

to steal from this town.

He doesn't deserve
any kindness from us.

Bill, if we can't
forgive people,

then I don't think
we're doing things right.

You're not serious about Gowen?

You are serious.

He can stay in the jail,
where it's warm.

And I'd be his maid?
No thanks.

Well, he can sleep in the cell
at night

and do community service
during the day.

Community service.

I'm sure our former Mayor

would just love
to be someone's lackey.

I'm sure our current one
would be beholden to you.

Are you pulling rank on me?
Is that how this goes?

Might do him some good

to see what it's like
to help other people.

You're not backing down
on this, are you?

I'll try to call in a favour.

Oh, Elizabeth.

I need your thoughts
on something.

Sure.

Is that needlepoint?

Mm-hmm. I'm making
a pillow for Jack.

It's still a little rough
around the edges, but...

Well, it's the thought
that counts.

Is it really that rough?

So, friend to friend.

Am I too pushy?

Wait!
Don't answer that.

[words catch]

No. Yes, I do
want an answer.

Now! Elizabeth!
What are you waiting for?

Where is this coming from?

Today, at Abigail's.
I mean, come on.

I was the obvious choice.

Bandleader?

Yes! What else
would I be talking about?

Rosemary,

you are the obvious choice
for everything.

I'm a woman of many talents.

And opinions.

Because I care
about a lot of things.

I know, but, Rosemary,

sometimes, you have to let
other people shine.

Think of a community
like... a night sky.

Would you rather see one star,
or it teeming with many?

Depends. Am I the one star?

- [knocking at door]
- That's Lee.

We're going to Abigail's
for something to eat.

Have you tied your wish
to the Wishing Tree?

[sighs] Not yet.

[aghast]: What?

[bang]

Why not?

[sighing] I don't know.

I think you do.

I'm trying to be
strong for Jack.

And you think tying your wish to
the tree

is somehow not being strong?

It's just so dangerous
where he is.

He has to be strong
every second of every day.

Yes, it's
a very dangerous world,

and yes, we have to be strong,

but tying a wish to a tree
is not weak.

Elizabeth.

There is a place for wishing,

wishing with all of your might.

Do you know why?

Why?

Because sometimes
wishes come true.

Especially at Christmas.

Now come on.

Oh, where's my wish?

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So Elizabeth is joining us?

No, but we're escorting
her to town.

All right.

Mrs. McCormick.

Your medicine, as promised.

Thanks.

Oh, look at that.

We, uh, we have something
in common after all.

Doubt that.

No, it's true, I also don't like

to decorate
until the very last minute.

I don't decorate
for the holidays anymore.

Why put something up

when you just have
to take it down again?

Not even a poinsettia?

I'm allergic to flowers.

Now, if you don't mind,
I've got a kettle on the stove.

[♪♪♪]

Now, I've said my piece,

but now it's up to you.

Shall we?

[♪♪♪]

[♪♪♪]

I really hope my name's
on that thing.

Jack!

Merry Christmas, Elizabeth.

[♪♪♪]

I still can't believe
you're here.

Neither can I.

How did this happen?

Well...

Bill called Jack's
commanding officer.

Let's just say
he owed me a favour.

[Elizabeth squeals]

Jack!
Welcome back, pal!

Thanks, Lee.

We prayed for you every day.

I'm sorry we kept
you in the dark,

but we wanted you
to be surprised.

This is a huge surprise!

I don't know how
you all kept it a secret.

Well, there was one person

we were a little worried about.

Oh, please!

Never once did I even come close

to spilling the beans.

And it was my performance

that got her
to back to the tree,

let's not forget.

How could we?

Mountie Jack!

We're so glad you're home!

What was it like up there?

Did you see a lot of bad guys?

Too many.

We're all excited
that you're home,

but I think it's time
that the two of you

spent a little time alone.

[♪♪♪]

Hold me tight.

I'll never let go.

I have missed you so much.

Prove I'm not dreaming.

That worked.

It's so good to have you home.

I'm sorry it's
just for a few days.

What?

Unfortunately,

the fighting doesn't
stop for the holidays.

I've got to ride out
on Christmas Eve.

Elizabeth...

I'm sorry.

Let's just focus on
the time we have together.

There must be something here
that Clara wants for Christmas.

Well, I know
she likes these gloves.

They are genuine suede.

And notice
the beautiful embroidery.

Ooh. Fancy.

How much are they?

$6.

But since they're for Clara,

I could go as low as five.

I'm a little short.

Oh. How short?

$4.

I'm sorry, Jesse.

I'll tell you what.

The floorboards of
my house need replacing.

You do that,
and I will pay you the $4.

Really?

Mrs. Ramsey, that's too much.

Well, it is Christmas,

and Clara's going
to love those gloves.

[♪♪♪]

Oh! My word.

Lee!

Hey, Rosie.

Um, sorry about the mess.

So am I!
What is going on here?

Well, you know
how I was relaxing...

Really?

Because it looks like you put
a lot of exertion into this.

Right, well,
the relaxing led to reminiscing.

And then I started thinking

about all
the best Christmas presents

I got as a kid, growing up,

and then I remembered
my baseball card collection,

and I was... [sighs]

I know it's
around here somewhere.

So does this mess means
you haven't found it yet?

I still haven't found it,
but I'm going to.

Oh!

But you did find my memory box!

Oh, is that what that is?

This holds all of my
most precious memories.

[gasps deeply]

Look. There it is.

Now, you know how I have always
loved the theatre, of course.

Of course!

But do you know where
my flair for the dramatic

really came from?

I have no idea.

The circus.

[Lee]: Really?

PT Barnum's
"Greatest Show on Earth!"

My father loved him,
and his father loved him.

Oh, he was a wonderful showman!

Oh, I heard that myself.

So every Christmas,

I would ask Santa
for tickets to the circus,

and then, when the circus
would come to town,

of course, my parents
would take me.

Aww.

I saved every memento.

And even my father's
and my grandfather's.

They mean so much to me.

In that case, I think
that you should ask Santa

for tickets to the circus
again this year.

Let's keep the family
tradition alive.

I believe I just did.

Ah. Got it.

Okay.

All right. Why don't
you go outside,

take a nice, relaxing walk
in the Christmassy air?

Why don't you go
to the Wishing Tree,

and wish for
something else to do?

[laughs] That's funny.
Okay. Okay.

Bye, honey.

[♪♪♪]

[Abigail]:
Now, if I remember correctly,

that extra box of decorations
is in here.

Is this it?

I don't know.
Let's take a look.

[♪♪♪]

Is that Peter, Mom?

Yes.
When he was about your age.

Gosh, I haven't seen
this photo in years.

I wish I could've met him.

He would've been

a wonderful big brother to you.

You must miss him a lot.

I do...

but I am so blessed

to have you and Becky
in my life now.

Hey, what's this?

"Decorate the house,

bake Christmas cookies,
buy presents..."

[laughing tenderly]

That is one of Peter's
famous Christmas to-do lists.

He loved doing them.

He loved everything
about Christmas.

So do I.

Especially presents and cookies.

Mostly presents.

Peter loved hearing stories
about the North Pole.

We would talk for hours
about how magical it was.

He was fascinated by it.

He sure did
check off a lot of things.

[♪♪♪]

[sighs] Well...

let's find that extra box,

so we can continue
decorating the tree.

All right, then!

We'll try "Deck the Halls"
from the top, okay?

[plays intro]

[playing woefully off-key]

[♪♪♪]

Okay, okay.

I thought you said
you all had experience.

Well, I-I haven't
played for a while.

And we've only just
come together for this.

Well, maybe we just need
to practice a little more

as a group.

Seems like
we're a bit brass-heavy.

Be nice
if we had some woodwinds.

Does anyone play the flute?

That's too bad.

Okay. Well, uh...

let's just, uh, try it again,
shall we?

[cacophony resumes]

Sure, I can build a crib.

Robert and I will help you.

It'll mean so much to him.

It means something to me, too.

If I can contribute
while I'm here,

then I'm happy.

Jack, you've done
so much for this town.

There's a lot
I missed about this town.

Mm? Like?

Other than you?

The people... my friends.

Even the beans at the saloon.

Oh, ho! They
must not have been

feeding you very well up there.

Being away from home
makes you feel grateful

for the things you left behind.

Welcome home, Jack.

Thanks. It's
good to be here.

[Elizabeth]: Are you just
getting back from rounds?

No, coming back
from Myra McCormick's cabin,

dropping a delivery there.

Did you invite her
to the Christmas parade?

I doubt she'd come.

She's not a big fan
of the holidays.

Mm. Well, hopefully,
she'll gets into the spirit.

Yeah. Maybe I can
help her out with that.

Oh, Jack...

look at all the people
who put wishes on the tree.

Are you going
to put one up there?

I will. Later.

When there isn't someone
with prying eyes around.

Oh!

[♪♪♪]

[knocking at door]

Jack!

Thought I'd walk you to school.

Oh. You're
a little early.

Am I?

[sighs]

Come inside, I'll make
you some breakfast.

You read my mind.

Elizabeth!

Is that Jack?

Did I just see him go insi...?

I was just making him breakfast.

Oh, well...

Can you ask him to eat quickly?

I need him to do
something for me.

Rosemary, he's only
here for a few days.

Can't you have Lee handle it?

I heard he took a week off work!

Lee is the problem.

He's bored,
and he's always underfoot!

He's cleaning
things in the house

that don't even
need to be cleaned!

And?

Don't you see?

I need Jack
to spend some time with him.

Maybe just an hour.

[gasps] Or seven.

[laughing] What?

Elizabeth Thatcher.
What is so funny?

Lee bothering you.

Fine.

So I'm getting a taste
of my own medicine.

Listen, Jack is coming
with me to school,

but I will make sure

he spends some time with Lee
before he leaves town.

Thank you.

[laughs]

[Lee]: Rosie! Honey?

Do you know where the mop is?

The mop?

Why do you need
the mop, my darling?

Uh, well... um...

I was cleaning the teapot
and, uh,

well, there was an accident.

Hi, Elizabeth!

Hi!

That's okay.
Don't worry about it.

I'll find it. Bye!

[grumbling sigh]

[knocking]

- Oh, hi, Jesse. Come in.
- Hi.

Can you handle it?

Mm, shouldn't be a problem.

Good.

Oh, and take that table
to my shop today.

I need it for a display.

Sure thing.

It's all yours.

[rapping on door]

Good morning.

You again.

What's, uh...
what's all this?

Well, I brought you
some Christmas decorations.

There's garland, some ornaments,

tinsel, even some candy canes.

Thank you, but no.

Mrs. McCormick, I just want you
to have a nice Christmas.

Christmas is for kids.

I'm not a kid.

[♪♪♪]

[chest scraping floor]

We're glad to have you back,
Mountie Jack.

Thank you, Opal.

I'm happy to be here, too.

Mountie Jack has
volunteered to help us

build the school float.

But we need lots of ideas,

so who wants to go first?

Mm-hmm?

I think it should
be the North Pole.

[Philip]: We could have
Santa's workshop.

And a sleigh, and reindeer!

And snowflakes!

And Santa's elves.

Then the North Pole it is.

[all cheering]

Starting tomorrow,

school will be
out for the holidays,

but I want all of you
to report to the barn

to help with the float.

Now, why doesn't everyone
start drawing

what you think
the North Pole looks like?

Miss Thatcher,

I want this
to be the best North Pole ever!

You hear that?

No pressure.

But don't tell
my mom about it, okay?

- Why?
- I want it to be a surprise.

Okay.

Psst! Robert?

Mountie Jack

has agreed to work
on your wish, too.

Can I help?

Help? I can't
do it without you.

Thanks.

Enjoy.

Oh! Pardon me.

[grunts and chuckles]

My strong man.

Your man?

Are you someone else's?

Most definitely not.

Jesse?

Could you go
to the mercantile...

and pick up
the supplies I ordered?

Sure.

What is it?

Nothing.

Let's try this over there.

Afternoon. I need some dowels
and some white stain.

What are you working on?

A wish from the Wishing Tree.

[hushed]:
My package arrive?

Right here.

Thanks, Katie.

Stain's on the shelf over there.

Hey. Just picking up
a shipment for Dottie.

Okay.

[♪♪♪]

A bit rich for my blood.

Mine too.

Here you go.

Thank you.

Jack! Look!

This will be great
to use as snow.

Yeah, we can spread it
across the buckboard waggon

and use it as a base.

I just hope we get it all done.

There's still
so much left to do.

We are gonna need
all the help we can get.

Oh! Rosemary
told me this morning

that Lee is as bored as can be.

I will talk to him
about lending a hand.

I'm sure that'll make
them both very happy.

Now, red and green paint...

Red and green paint.

[laughs]

Bill? Have you heard
any news about...

Henry?

You seem surprised to see me.

I wasn't expecting you so soon.

I heard that I have you
to thank for this.

I thought you might be happy

to be back in Hope Valley
for Christmas.

Well, a jail is a jail,

but nevertheless, thank you.

[door shuts]

I'm glad you're here.

I was just about to tell Henry

about his community service.

Oh, I see...
community service.

Guess I'll be eating my share
of humble pie this week.

[Bill]: I hope you
have a big appetite.

You'll start tomorrow
at your old office.

Needs a little sprucing up.

That is, if it's okay
with the Mayor.

Yes, that'll be fine.

Okay, Henry?

Well, I guess it's gonna
have to be, Sheriff.

[♪♪♪]

[hammers pounding]

[♪♪♪]

I could look at you all day.

You will be.

[thump]

Ow!

Ooh...

Jack.

[exhales deeply, laughs]

Maybe you should just
focus on the crib.

Good idea.

It's gonna be beautiful

I'm just aiming for functional.

Someday,

you'll build one of these
for our baby.

Maybe we'll buy one.

A nice one.

Build, it is.

[chuckles]

How's this?

It looks great.

[adults, overlapping]:
Mm-hmm.

♪ Good King Wenceslas
Looked out ♪

♪ On the feast of Stephen ♪

♪ When the snow lay
round about ♪

♪ Deep and crisp and even ♪

♪ Brightly shone
The moon that night ♪

Bill, how's band rehearsal going

for the Christmas parade?

Ah... let's just say

they're slightly not as bad
as they were yesterday.

Oh, someone's wish is falling.

Oh!

Whose is it?

It's Jack's.

"I wish I could spend Christmas
with Elizabeth."

[sighing]

If only we could
make that come true.

[♪♪♪]

You're doing
a great job, Robert.

Thanks, Miss Thatcher.

Here you go.

Thanks.

[sanding]

Are you okay?

Yeah. I'm...

just excited,
to be a big brother,

so I wanna get the crib done.

[♪♪♪]

You certainly
made your mark, Henry.

Yeah. Think you're
enjoying this

just a little bit
too much, Bill.

We all have
our day of reckoning.

I'm paying for what I did.

To most of these people,
you'll never pay enough.

The only reason you're here,

and not freezing
in a prison tent

is because of Abigail.

Speaking of Abigail,

she's inside there right now,

with a list of things
for you to do.

Well, I can't wait
to get started.

What do you think?

Should I add one more colour?

I think it's perfect
the way it is.

He's gonna love it.

Ah, hope so.

Oh, how's Jesse?

Good.

He's doing some work for Dottie.

And you two are doing well?

We are.

I think he took that job

just to buy me
a Christmas present.

Oh, Clara.
That's really sweet.

[takes a deep breath]

He's a pretty special guy.

Mm-hmm.

[both giggling]

[♪♪♪]

Lee!

Just the man I wanted to see.

- Hey!
- Got a moment?

Got nothing but moments, Jack.
I'm a man of leisure.

Oh, it sounds like
you're a little bored.

I'm way past "little".

Then I got some
good news for you.

Elizabeth and I need some help

building
the school's Christmas float.

Whoa, whoa, whoa.
Say no more. Say no more.

Excuse me!

Uh, here. Now you'll be
even more well-read.

Okay? Enjoy!

[Lee]: Let's go do something.

And I paint
"the Town of Hope Valley"

in big letters on
the side of the waggon...

I mean, the float.

And this will lead
the parade, right?

Mm-hmm.
And as the Mayor,

you should be the Grand Marshal.

Oh.

No, it won't be me.

[Mike]: Well, you deserve it.

Thank you,

and thank you for
your hard work, Mike.

[door shuts]

You seem to be
growing into the job.

Oh, I had no choice.

Well, they respect you.

It's funny how it works

when you don't steal
from your constituents.

I'm sorry.

That was uncalled for.

[sighs]

You've been working hard.
Why don't you take a break?

Why did you bring me back here
for Christmas, Abigail?

It seemed like a good idea.

I'm starting to think
that it wasn't.

Your opinion is noted
for the record.

What do you want from me?

I see good in you, Henry.

Well...

maybe you see
what you want to see.

[♪♪♪]

That was delicious.
Thank you.

Is it the recipe,

or the fact you've been
eating out of a tin can

for the past six months?

It's the cook.

Mm. I'm going to go
with the tin can.

I like what
you've done with the place.

Jack, I haven't changed anything
since you've been gone.

Okay... I may have added just
a few more pictures of you.

Just a few?

What's it like up there?

Lonely.

Even though you're surrounded
by all your fellow Mounties?

Yeah, it's still not home.

But you think
the sacrifice is worth it?

When I see the people
up there...

the mothers, fathers,
children...

their lives turned upside-down
by these gangs and gunrunners,

they could be anyone, anywhere.

Even us in Hope Valley.

That's why I can't let
anything else happen to them.

I know you'll do whatever
it takes to protect them.

I will.

[♪♪♪]

Hi.

Need some help?

No, thank you.
I'm all right.

Okay, what's that?
For the float?

No, actually, it's for
a crib we're building

for my student, Robert.

Really?

Yes, why?

Ah. No reason.

You're not telling me something.

Some things a doctor can't
discuss about a patient.

Carson...

what's going on here?

I'm sorry, I'm not at liberty.

I understand.

So, have you gotten
Mrs. McCormick

in the Christmas spirit yet?

Not yet.

But I have another idea,

and it is going to involve

some of your students.

Hmm!

- [band playing sour notes]
- ♪ O, come ye ♪

♪ O, come ye,
To Bethlehem ♪

[players stop suddenly]

[muttering]:
Ah, my kingdom for a flute.

And what is
your kingdom, exactly?

The jail?

You play?

[chuckles]

Of course, I play.

I will bring harmony
to your melodies.

Not... as the star, mind you,

but...

like an invisible gravity
that pulls everything together.

I'm starting
to regret this already.

Where would you like me
to sit, maestro?

Oh, um...

In the back.
In the back.

As you wish.

Okay.

[discordant music rises]

[steady sawing]

Robert?

You've been working so hard.

Would you like a break?

I don't need one.

Is everything all right?

If there's anything
I can do, I...

[sighs]

It's just...

My parents... they're sad.

They don't think I know, but...

I hear 'em talk sometimes.

About the baby?

My mom hasn't felt it move
in a while.

It might not be okay,

but maybe
the baby just doesn't know...

Know what?

That we're waiting.

That's why you wanted
to build the crib.

To show the baby
we have a place for it.

Then maybe it'll come.

[resumes sawing, slowly]

Okay, everyone!

We want to give
Mrs. McCormick

the most memorable
Christmas ever,

so let's hear
your best voices, okay?

Are you ready?

♪ God... ♪

[all together]:
♪ ...Rest ye merry gentlemen ♪

♪ Let nothing you dismay ♪

♪ Remember
Christ our Savior was born ♪

Mrs. McCormick!

What's going on out here?

You said Christmas
was for kids, so...

I brought you some kids.

They wanted to give you

some of their own
Christmas cheer.

♪ Comfort and joy ♪

I never asked for this.

And I don't want it.

Please, let me be.

♪ God rest ye merry gentlemen ♪

♪ Let nothing you dis... ♪

Why did she close the door,

Dr. Shepherd?

Maybe she doesn't like us.

Did we do something wrong?

No, you didn't do
anything wrong.

Does she want us to go away?

Well, I... I just think
she was probably busy.

You know? Okay.
All right, everyone.

Take a seat.

Is it okay if we keep singing?

Of course. It's Christmas!

♪ God rest ye merry gentlemen ♪

♪ Let nothing you dismay ♪

♪ Remember
Christ our Savior ♪

♪ Was born on Christmas Day ♪

♪ To save us all
from Satan's pow'r ♪

♪ When we were gone astray ♪

♪ Oh, tidings
Of comfort and joy ♪

♪ Comfort and joy ♪

♪ Oh, tidings
Of comfort and joy ♪♪

Oh! Here! Let me help.

[exhales deeply]

[laughs] Thank you.

Sure.

I was actually hoping
to talk to you both

about Robert's
Wishing Tree wish.

I know he's been wanting a bike.

Actually, he wished for a crib.

A crib?

For the baby.

He says he knows
there are some... concerns.

We haven't mentioned
anything to him.

Kids pick up on things.
Believe me.

I was recently reminded
that wishing and hoping

can be very powerful forces,

especially at Christmas.

And this wish...

means a lot to Robert.

Then finish it with him,

but don't fill him
with too much hope.

Hoo.

Looks good!

It's nice to be doing
some real work, finally.

Just remember.
All work and no play...

...Makes Lee
a very happy boy.

[laughing]

I gotta say,

since you're only here
till Christmas Eve,

I'm a little surprised that
you're volunteering to help out.

I want to soak it all in.

Elizabeth.

Hope Valley.

It's home.

Hmm. Hero and a romantic.

You're making me look bad, Jack.
Making me look bad!

Hand me some of those nails,
would ya?

Oh.

Thank you.

Hmm. Oh! Hi.

Back so soon?

What happened

with the carollers
and Mrs. McCormick?

She didn't want any part of it.

Oh, Carson.
I'm so sorry.

Yeah. I'm a doctor
who can't help his patient.

Well, this isn't
a physical problem.

Yeah. It's
no way to live.

But for right now,

I thought maybe
you could use a carpenter.

It's a hobby of mine.

Well, it's a hobby we can use.

Mike?

Do you still need help
nailing the base of the float?

I sure do.

All right, then I'm your man.

[♪♪♪]

Ohh...

Oh, I spoke with
Robert's parents today.

Oh, yeah?

Yes, and raising a family

can get complicated.

Yes, it can.

I just hope,
when the time comes,

I'm up to the challenge.

I'm not so sure.

You're not?

Think you'd be patient?

Well, I'm patient with
about 20 of my students,

so, yes!

Think you'd provide our kids

with a guiding hand?

Jack, that's literally
in my job description.

You think you'd love them?

Of course I would love them!

Then I think

you just answered
your own question.

Uh, almost done here.

Bill will be here soon
to take you back.

Oh, wonderful.

He's, uh, he's always
such pleasant company.

Tomorrow, you'll report
to the barn.

They could use your help
with the floats.

I'm gonna need a vacation

by the time I go back
to the detention center.

Abigail?

A telegram came for you.

[♪♪♪]

[sighs]

What was that?

There was a snowstorm
in Nelson Ridge.

Becky's stuck at the depot.

[♪♪♪]

[♪♪♪]

Cody?

Yes?

Can I talk to you for a second?

Sure.

I'm afraid I have
a bit of bad news, sweetheart.

Becky will not be home
in time for Christmas.

Why not?

There was a snowstorm,
and it delayed her.

Is she going to be okay?

Oh, she's going to be fine,

and she'll be here just as soon
as they can clear the track.

It's okay, Mom.

Don't be sad.

We'll still have
a good Christmas.

I promise.

Becky would want us to,
wouldn't she?

She would.

You are a very smart young man.

[♪♪♪]

Hey, sweetheart.
What do you think?

Oh. Lee, even a snowman
can look fashionable.

You need to tighten the scarf.

Okay, all right.
Tighten the scarf.

And tilt the hat
slightly to the left.

Tilt the hat to the left.

- Left.
- The other left.

- Slightly.
- "Slightly."

- Oh.
- Just slightly.

[satisfied chuckle]

Perfect!

[hushed]: Welcome
to my world, pal.

Wow.

It's really starting
to look like a crib.

Thanks.

I think.

It's looking beautiful.

Do you really think
the baby's gonna like it?

The baby's going to love it.

We love it.

It just needs one thing.

What?

Our whole family
in on this wish.

[Richard]: Mind
if we lend a hand?

That'd be fun.

Sounds like a plan to me.

[Mary mouths words]

[hammers banging]

I know you're afraid.

I'm not afraid of anything.

You're afraid to admit
that you need people.

You pretend that-that
you like living all alone

because it's easier
than facing the truth.

The truth?

That you miss your husband,

and you miss the feeling

that your life was going along
just like you had planned.

And you miss the joy
you once had,

before everything changed.

You don't know
what you're talking about.

My wife died a few years ago.

I locked myself up.

Inside, I was like a hermit.

I even stopped
practising medicine.

But you're still a young man.

Age has nothing to do with it.

You've got to let people in.

My life is what it is.

Your life is what you make it.

[♪♪♪]

Oh! Sorry!

Well?

Think my mom will like all this?

She's going to love it.

It's important.

I can see that.

I really love it
here in Hope Valley.

It's pretty nice.

It's full of good men,

like Jack, Bill,
Dr. Shepherd, Lee...

you.

[scoffs lightly]

I don't know that I belong
in the same category.

Then you don't see
yourself through my eyes.

I guess I don't.

All right! If I could I have
everyone's attention, please?

Gather around.
Thank you.

Now that we've nearly
completed our tasks.

I'm going to be giving out
some final instructions.

All right,
we're going to need a group

to finish painting
the miniature church.

Making a wish,
or taking one down?

Waiting for one to come true.

You're hoping
Becky comes home for Christmas?

But I have a feeling that one
might be too much to ask for.

I worked on
the wish for Jack, Abigail.

I wired Superintendent Collins.

Nothing he can do.

Jack has to go back
Christmas Eve.

You did what you could, Bill.

Well, maybe.

But I don't like
when I don't get my way.

Well...

there's still time
for you to make a wish.

[♪♪♪]

[Jack]: Bill!

Gowen's escaped.

- When?
- I'm not exactly sure.

Must've been while we were
working on the floats.

He's taken a horse, too.

[♪♪♪]

Bill.

Elizabeth told me about Henry.

Once a snake, always a snake.

I'm sorry, I should have never
had you bring him back here.

Don't beat up yourself
about it...

although it wasn't one of
your more inspired ideas.

[sighing]

I should've kept
a closer eye on him.

Jack, we were all
just working on the floats.

Still.

Be careful.

Henry's facing
a long prison term.

He'll do anything to avoid it.

What are you saying?

May not end well for him.

Hyah!

[♪♪♪]

Hey, sweetheart.

Why don't you, uh, head home,

and I'll meet you there
when I'm done?

I am just all burned up
about Henry.

I know. Me too.

I mean, given the choice
between right and wrong,

that man always chooses wrong.

Why is that?

I honestly don't know.

[sighs]

Makes me worry about myself.

Did this just suddenly
become about you?

No, I meant...

I am usually very good
at seeing potential...

now, don't you say
a word of this to anyone...

I saw potential in Henry.

[chuckles]

Well, that's because

you see potential
in everything and everyone,

and that's why
I love you so much.

Now go home,
and I'll finish up, okay?

[♪♪♪]

[knocking]

Come in!

I've wrapped the gloves for you.

Mrs. Ramsey, I've got
to show you something.

What are you doing?

This came loose
when I was moving stuff around.

[lid rattles]

[♪♪♪]

[gasping]

There's almost $300 in here.

[gasps louder]

You didn't know, did you?

My husband didn't trust banks.

Well...

he left you
a nice little nest egg.

It's all in there.
I promise.

I believe you.

I'm sorry I didn't
tell you right away.

A lot of people
would've taken this money.

You deserve a reward.

No! No, no, no.
Ma'am.

You already paid me
more than a fair day's wage.

That's all I got coming.

Well, okay then.

Here are the gloves
you paid for.

One more thing.

Can you not tell
Clara about this?

It'll be between you and me.

Sure. Why?

I figure...

you have to be honest because
it's the right thing to do,

not because you're trying
to impress your girl.

Thanks again.

[♪♪♪]

Oh, Silas.

[chuckles]

[grunts]

He lost his shoe.

Only gets rockier
and wetter from here.

Bill.

We keep going,

your horse is gonna go lame.

Hyah!

It's about time.

The food's getting cold!

Now, what is all this for?

Can't a patient
cook her doctor a meal?

[laughs] Yes, but...

you cooking is a surprise.

Well, as we both know,

life is full of surprises.

Yeah, we do.

I haven't been happy
for a long time...

...and I know it's my fault.

When my husband died...

A part of you died, too.

I hadn't really
been living at all. I...

I was just...

here.

To feel joy,

it's almost like
learning to walk again.

Baby steps.

[chuckles]
Well, I would say

this is a pretty good start.

And I couldn't imagine
a better dining companion.

You need better
friends, Dr. Shepherd.

[both laughing]

So what's the big
secret with the floats?

How come I've been
barred from helping?

Well, if I told you,
it wouldn't be a secret,

now, would it?

Good point.

Besides, I don't even
know why it's a secret.

I think we're gonna
find out together.

Mm. [sighs heavily]

Is there something else?

Oh, it's Becky.

The depot at
Nelson Ridge is closed.

She's not gonna make it
home for Christmas.

Oh, Abigail.
I'm so sorry.

It's okay, I'll give her
a post-Christmas celebration.

They're back.

Without Henry.

What happened?

I've got to find the smithy

and get my horse's
shoes changed.

We're heading back out
as soon as we can.

Don't you think
he'll be long gone?

[Bill]: Doesn't matter.

I take full responsibility
for bringing him back here.

This is on me.

This is on Henry Gowen!

Like every other crime he's
committed against this town.

Jack, if you come to the cafe,

I'll make you something to eat
before you go out again.

Thanks, Abigail.

Think I'm gonna spend some
alone time with my fiancée.

I love the sound of that.

I'm sorry.

I have to try and find him.

I know.

It's your life.
It's our life.

Doesn't mean I have
to like it, though.

Especially with you going north
again tomorrow night.

I know.

Come on.

Let's give Sergeant some water.

[♪♪♪]

Rosie! It's freezing.

Why don't you come inside?

I'm just star-gazing.

It's beautiful, isn't it?

Yep. Yeah, it's pretty
spectacular, all right.

As far as stars go,

the more, the merrier, right?

Well, I never really
thought about it like that,

but, yeah, I guess so.

You know what I see

when I look at the night sky?

[exhaling]
Frostbite?

Pneumonia?

Even on a star-filled
night like tonight...

...some stars do shine
brighter than others.

And that's okay.

Don't you think?

Well... sure.

It's fine by me.

[laughing]

Oh, that's why I love you.

Come on, let's go in

before we catch
our death of cold.

Well, that was

the most exhausting week off

I have ever had
in my whole life.

Well, guess what?
It's not over.

What do you mean, it's not over?

But the float is done,
and it looks fantastic.

So? That doesn't mean
that your work is finished.

I have a surprise for you.

Oh, I don't want a surprise.

- Yes!
- Oh, no, no, no.

Yes, yes, yes!

- Yes!
- No!

I am not going
to be Santa Claus.

Oh, that is so sweet, Lee.

Like you think
you actually have a choice.

You won the vote!

What vote?

The vote we took when
you weren't there, silly.

Bah!

Cody, I was thinking
we should have

a special dessert
for Christmas Eve.

What would you like?

Can we have pumpkin pie?

Becky's favorite.

It would kinda make it feel
like she was there with us.

Pumpkin pie it is.

[door swings open]

Oh! Oh, you've got
to come and see this.

He came back!

[♪♪♪]

[Henry]: Whoa. Whoa.

Becky!

Thank you.

[♪♪♪]

Well, I'll be...

Hi, sweetheart!

Mr. Gowen
came to get me.

I heard she was stuck
at Nelson Ridge Depot.

I went there once
with Ray Wyatt.

He showed me a shortcut.

Thank you, Henry.

No need to make
a big deal about it.

Oh, it's a big deal, Henry.

It's a very big deal.

I'll put a pot of coffee on.

Ah, that'd be great, Bill.

Merry Christmas, Henry.

Thank you for bringing
Becky back to us.

Thank you, Mr. Gowen.

Pleasure.

I don't think I'll ever
understand you, Henry.

You and me both.

[♪♪♪]

Oh!

[♪♪♪]

[Becky]: Mom's gonna
love your surprise.

And she said she needed
a new pair of mufflers,

so she'll like your gift, too.

I hope so.

But I was thinking

that we should give Mom
a gift from both of us.

What is it?

Go change into a nice shirt
and I'll tell you on the way.

[quietly]:
Oh, look at that.

All done.

Now it just needs our baby.

It knows we're wishing for it.

[Richard]:
What do you say, buddy?

Ready to take it home?

- Yeah!
- Need a hand with that?

Thank you,

but me and Robert
can take it from here.

[Mary]: Oh! My...

I felt our baby.

I felt it kick.

Are you sure?

I feel it, Mom!

I think we should go
see Dr. Shepherd.

Okay, we'll just load the crib.

Oh! Oh...
I think we should go now.

Go!

I'll load the crib.

[♪♪♪]

[Elizabeth, writing]:
This Christmas season

has been full of joy.

We found it

by making the wishes of others
come true.

[♪♪♪]

And by the power
of our own hope.

[baby cooing]

I did...

and I've been blessed

to spend these last few days
with Jack.

Tonight will be
our best Christmas Eve
ever...

...Until
he has to leave
again.

It will be a challenge

not to show my concerns
about his safety,

so I have to remember
that God has a plan,

and we have to trust it.

♪ Silent night ♪

♪ Holy night ♪

♪ All is calm ♪

♪ All is bright ♪♪

You made it.

I wasn't sure I would,

and then I thought...

it's Christmas.

I should be with my new friends.

What's in the basket?

Apologies.

[♪♪♪]

I know you.

You were at my cabin.

What's your name?

I'm Opal.

Nice to meet you, Opal.

Thank you for singing to me.

You're welcome.

I'm glad you could come
to the parade.

Me too!

Would you like to help me
hand these out?

Sure!

Boys, I've got some
gingerbread cookies.

[♪♪♪]

This parade
was such a good idea.

Did you see the crowd?

It looks like
the whole town came out.

Time to start?

Yes. All we need
are Grand Marshals.

I just assumed that was you.

Yeah. You are the Mayor.

One of the perks of being Mayor
is I get to choose.

And I choose the two of you.

No, Abigail.
We couldn't.

It's my decree.
You can't say no.

She just made it law.
As a Mountie,

I'm duty-bound
to follow it.

All right, then.

[♪♪♪]

[♪♪♪]

All right, everyone!

It's time to start the parade!

[cheering]

Now keep saying "ho, ho, ho,"

all the way to the end
of the street.

"Ho, ho, ho."
Got it.

And toss the candy canes evenly.

Don't favour one side
of the street

more than the other.

No favouring.
Got it.

And most importantly, be jolly!

I'm always jolly.
You know why?

Because I married

the most wonderful woman
in the world.

Oh, Lee. Mm!

[giggles]

We've been asked to escort you
to the main float.

Excuse me?

Follow us.

[♪♪♪]

[Santa Lee]: Oh, ho, ho, ho,
ho, ho, ho!

Cody, what's all this?

Peter didn't finish
his Christmas to-do list.

He never got to take you
to the North Pole.

I want to do it for him.

Oh, Cody.

Thank you.

Come on!

[♪♪♪]

I have a surprise for you.

I hope you like it.

We'll see.

So?

I love them!

You ready for this?

As long as you're here
by my side.

[♪♪♪]

All right, gang.

This is where
all the hard work pays off.

Let's start the parade!

[♪♪♪]

[♪♪♪]

[cheering]

[Lee/Santa]:
Merry Christmas, everyone!

[both chuckling]

Is Peter watching us?

I'm sure he is.

You think he's happy with me?

I'm sure he is very proud
of his little brother.

[♪♪♪]

[door opens]

Christmas Eve dinner.

[Henry chuckles]

Wow, it looks delicious.

You've been working hard
on your community service.

Yeah. Except I left town.

And for that,
I will always be grateful.

I spoke to Bill.

The prison will never find out
about your little field trip.

Well, it'll be
our little secret, will it?

[chuckles]
Hope Valley's little secret.

We'll see how long that lasts.

What you did...

Well, you can fool yourself,
if you want, Henry,

but you can't fool me.

Well, I wouldn't
read too much into it.

Merry Christmas.

Merry Christmas, Abigail.

It is.

Thanks to you.

[door opens and shuts]

An erector set!

It's exactly what I wished for.

I know.

Ice skates!

I never thought
that I'd get these.

You only mentioned them
in every letter you wrote.

[laughs]

- Our turn.
- Okay. Close your eyes.

Oh!

Okay, open them.

What's this?

It's from both of us.

Open it!

[paper rustles]

Oh...

Mr. Yost took it
with his camera.

It's beautiful.

And there's more.

Oh...

"To our mom."

We thought

that you'd want all
your kids to be together.

I couldn't ask
for a better gift,

or a better family.

[♪♪♪]

What?

I want to remember this.

It's got to last me
till we see each other again.

Can't believe
you're leaving already.

I'll be back
as soon as soon as I can.

If I know one thing about you,

it's that you are
a man of your word.

I have something for you.

What's this?

It's actually
for the both of us.

"Love is patient.
Love is kind."

It's beautiful.

I can already see it
in our new house.

Me too.

Uh, I actually, uh...

I have something for
the both of us, as well.

[♪♪♪]

Thank you.

They were my grandparents'.

Oh, Jack...

They're gorgeous.

Read the inscription.

"Love is patient..."

"...Love is kind."

If that isn't proof

that we're meant to be together,

I don't know what is.

I love you so much.

I love you, too.

[sighs and chuckles]

It's time.

Again.

I know.

I'll be waiting for you.

[♪♪♪]

Oh, I wish this night
would never end.

I feel the same way.

Jack, I'm sorry
your stay was so short,

but at least it was sweet.

That it was, Abigail.

From what I hear,

a lot of wishes came true.

Not all of them...
but many.

There's still one wish left.

[♪♪♪]

"Hope."

I wonder who made that wish?

[Bill]: Jack!

This just came in
from Mountie HQ for you.

There's been a major blizzard

in the Northern Territories.

The roads are blocked.

They're not expected
to clear for a week.

[laughs]

All Mounties on leave

are ordered to stay
where they are,

until they receive
further instructions.

Oh, Jack!

The book did say

the Wishing Tree is magical.

Maybe miracles do happen.

Maybe they do.

Come on, Abigail.

I'll make you a glass
of my special egg nog.

[laughs]

Merry Christmas, you two.

[overlapping]:
Merry Christmas.

Jack...

I'll see you tomorrow.

Tomorrow, Bill.

[♪♪♪]

Oh...

Merry Christmas, Elizabeth.

Oh, it will be now.

[♪♪♪]

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