When Calls The Heart (2014) s12e03 Episode Script
All That Glitters
1
Previously on When Calls the Heart
This is why Governor
Bouchard's park is so important.
It's called the Great Timber Wolf.
They flourished here.
Governor, this is Miss Edie Martell.
There may be a problem.
The ranchers need that
land in order to survive.
If we can rethink the size of the park.
What are we doing here, Lucas?
- I'm going home.
- How is Oliver settling in?
It sounds like he could
use some confidence.
This is good work,
Cadet. Just take the win.
Henry, there's nothing wrong
with starting a business.
Couldn't have done it without y'all.
Welcome to the Valley Voice Radio Hour.
[APPLAUSE]
[STATIC]
[HARMONICA]
Welcome to the Kids Minute on
the Valley Voice Radio Hour.
I'm Toby.
And I'm Cooper.
This week we're talking
about kid ventures
like the Hope Valley Hazelnut Company.
At first, it just started
as comic book money.
Captain Billy.
Which has grown
and now our friends
Opal, Emily and Angela
have started a hazelnut
cart on Main Street.
And everyone's loving them.
They sure are delicious, Toby.
[ANGELA] Free samples, freshly roasted.
This has been The Kids Minute,
part of the Valley Voice Radio Hour.
Give it time.
[BICYCLE BELL]
What about a pony party, huh?
You and your friends can take
turns braiding Newton's mane.
Since I'm turning 17 and not seven
This year, I'd like to try
something a little different.
- Sleepover?
- Last year.
Scavenger hunt?
Two years ago.
I want to try something
with just us kids.
- You mean
- I mean, I want it to just be my friends.
Oh
You and Mrs. Thornton should go out
and do something fun on your own.
You never go on normal dates.
Yes, we do.
We go on dates.
We went on that picnic.
A picnic with your
kids is not a date, Dad.
- Hi.
- Hi.
Hey. I heard Timmy got a
job at the sandwich counter.
He's saving money to spend on a girl.
Timmy has a girlfriend?
She's from Benson Hills.
You think they're going on dates?
I don't want to date
until I get into college.
Me either.
Wolves are definitely
more interesting than boys.
[GIRLS GIGGLE]
Nice seeing you guys.
Hi.
Hi.
How's your day going?
It's a lot better now.
So I just got dating
advice from my daughter.
Apparently, picnics with
children don't count.
Mm.
Well, maybe we should plan
something more grown-up.
Really?
Care to, uh, step into
my office and discuss.
[LAUGHING]
Sir?
Mrs. Thornton.
Hi, Oliver.
It's good to see you.
Uh, Little Jack told
me I should tell you
you're it.
We still have to
finish that game of tag.
[CHUCKLES] Right?
Um, sir, I laundered the bedding
and sewed up a hole
in one of the blankets.
Wow.
Cleanliness. Orderliness.
Completing appointed tasks.
Well done, Cadet.
All that's left is your writing sample
and you'll be ready for Friday
When I'm giving Superintendent Hargraves
your one-month progress report.
Uh, right. It's on your desk, sir.
If you don't mind,
I still have some work
to do in the stables.
Oh, yeah. Go ahead.
Is everything okay with Oliver?
Not with his writing.
A summary of this old case file.
I mean, between the grammatical errors
and the invented spelling,
it barely makes sense.
I should flunk him.
I can see why his writing is at
a fourth or fifth grade level.
I don't get it.
He told me he read Bill's
book more than a few times.
That's not exactly a children's book.
Right. But reading and writing
are two very different skills.
It seems to me like Oliver could
use some formal instruction.
Maybe I could help.
I guess this is more of a job
for a teacher than a Mountie.
Have him come by the
school tomorrow morning.
I appreciate that.
[CHUCKLES]
Now, um
about that date.
[PHONE RINGS]
You should probably get that.
All right.
But then maybe later we can talk about
spending some alone time together.
Time that doesn't involve a picnic.
I like the sound of alone time.
[PHONE CONTINUES TO RING]
Hello?
Henry's practically giving
those hazelnuts away.
People only have so
much disposable income.
Well, Jed never should have bought
that fruit stand in the first place
if he couldn't make a go of it.
Hm.
Oh, don't forget bridge tonight.
[MOLLY] Mm-hmm.
I had no idea Molly had a
soft spot for Jed Campbell.
She might be the only one.
He can be quite difficult.
Well I'll be.
What is it?
Well, if I'm not mistaken
[GASPS] A double-headed eagle.
And if I know my coins,
this is pretty rare.
Let me just consult with
my coin collecting guide.
- Oh.
- Yes.
Very rare and solid gold.
- Well.
- Oh.
There are barely any in circulation,
mostly in coin collections or museums.
Well, this must be a mistake?
How could a shopper know its
true value and spend it here?
No offense.
It does make a fun human interest story.
[GASPS] We could find the shopper.
Ooh. Headline in tomorrow's Voice.
Humble local merchants find gold coin.
Invite spender to come
forward and reclaim. Hm?
We do?
Well
Yeah, well, it was nice while it lasted.
It's a real beaut.
♪
I understand, Mr. Chairman. Thank you.
Ledbetter is a no.
He says the proposed
parkland is too large.
And can we go with something smaller.
He has been listening to
more persuasive arguments.
Edie Martell?
I must say she fooled us.
While you weren't looking,
she locked up almost all
the committee's votes.
Your grand national
park has been reduced
to the size of a playground.
Lee will not accept that
nor should he, nor should we.
She seems so demure and reasonable.
Oh, don't be taken in by the glasses.
She is a shark.
A barracuda!
[CHUCKLES] I wouldn't go that far.
I meant it as a compliment.
To complicate matters,
the Jeanette Aucoin
trial has been moved up.
- What?
- To tomorrow.
You have more enemies
than you realize, Governor.
My advice to you is out
of sight out of mind.
Just leave town?
There is a crowd of reporters
gathering in the hall
who don't want to hear about your park
or your do-goodery, only
your scandalous past.
Well, that will not be an issue, Edwin.
I can handle them.
I wouldn't do that if I were you.
[REPORTERS CLAMORING]
The Governor is about to embark
on a rural listening tour.
I am not.
May I suggest the side exit?
[SIGHS]
[EXERTION GRUNTS]
Just a moment. Just wait
here for the Governor.
Very busy.
Hi, Mrs. Thornton.
You wanted to see me?
Oliver. Yes. Thank you for coming.
Um, I hope you don't mind,
but I read your written report.
The one assigned to you
by Constable Grant and
Well, we were wondering
if you might like some help
with your writing skills.
I could help you if
you'd be open to that.
Yes. Thank you.
Help with what exactly?
Oh. Um antecedents.
Possessive nouns.
Verb conjugation.
Do you know what I'm talking about?
Not really.
Okay.
Why don't you tell me more
about the classes you've taken?
Where did you go to school?
Um, Briarcliff in Hamilton.
All right, let's get to work.
- [BICYCLE BELL]
- Oh.
[CLEARS THROAT]
Bill. Good morning.
Rosemary, interesting
article in the Voice today
about the gold coin.
Oh. You think so?
Has anyone come forward to claim it?
Not yet.
You can't fool me, Bill Avery.
You know something?
Anything you'd care to
share with our readers?
That would be a big no comment.
And you can tell Lee
that new will he asked
me to draw up is finished.
He can drop by my office
whenever he wants to sign.
What new will?
He didn't mention it to you?
No.
Oh.
Uh. Well, just forget I said anything.
Bill.
Lawyer, client privilege, Rosemary.
Do me a favor,
- don't tell him I told you.
- But
Much obliged.
Let's go around the corner okay?
I'll be right there.
Hey, Lee, what's all this?
Oh, this is just, uh
it's just me handling
a thing, that's all.
Yeah.
Hickam, what's going on?
Lee hasn't said a word, but
just bring up Lucas's name or the park,
or even mention Capital
City, he glowers.
Well, this can't be good.
[TRAIN WHISTLE]
Excuse me.
The porter told me all the
other compartments are full.
My, my.
Miss Martell.
Or should I say, Mrs. Martell?
Oh, please call me Edie, Governor.
Or should I not call
you anything at all?
You seem to be traveling incognito.
I like to move amongst the
people without a lot of fanfare.
Find out what's on people's minds.
Mm. Would you like to
know what's on my mind?
I think you've made your
opinions quite clear.
And it's because of them that a
national park will become a puddle.
I represent my clients as best as I can.
I'm truly sorry if there
are unintended consequences.
Maybe if we work together,
we could find a compromise.
[LAUGHS]
You have everyone fooled, don't you?
The spectacles, straight-laced.
Well, you're dealing
with an old gambler.
And what I see is a pool shark
posing as a Sunday school teacher.
[SCOFFS]
Well, I don't know whether
to take that as a compliment,
especially coming from Lucas Bouchard.
Gangster beauties bootlegging boyfriend.
My, my.
If you don't mind, Mrs. Martell,
I think it would be best if we steer
clear of each other in the future.
Well, I hate to tell you,
I'm heading to Hope Valley
to Uncle Ernie's ranch.
Uncle Ernie's ranch? Yes.
He was a respectable cattleman.
I hope that you enjoy your time
way, way up in the hills,
far away from us townsfolk.
Faith
well you seem especially happy today?
I can't remember better weather.
- [CHUCKLES]
- Oh, please tell Lee he can come in anytime.
My week just freed up.
Lee, come in? For what?
Oh.
He didn't tell you.
Well, in that case, never mind.
What?
You think I would mind?
Rosemary, there is such a thing
as doctor patient confidentiality,
so could you not say anything?
Well I
Hi, Margaret, it's Elizabeth Thornton.
It's good to hear your voice, too.
I was hoping I could ask you a question.
You taught at Briarcliff, right?
I thought I'd heard
something about that.
It's such a shame.
How long has it been closed?
Oh, I see.
How have you been?
I feel like we should stop
by the soda fountain later.
Yeah. We can plan your birthday party.
I'll ask Emily and Angela.
[SKIDDING]
Hey, Opal. It's been a while.
It's me Earl Wyatt.
- Oh, right. I remember.
- Yeah.
You and your brother
thought it was funny
to embarrass a second grader
about Brownie Bear.
Oh. Come on, no. We didn't mean it.
But, hey, let me apologize, all right?
Earl Wyatt, no longer a bully.
You can just you can
call me Wyatt, though.
Oh. Um, this is my friend, Allie.
I like the pigtails.
So what brings you back to Hope Valley?
Well, my dad works for the railroad,
so I get a free pass to ride
the rails anywhere I like.
Sounds adventurous.
Sure is, sure is, yeah.
But I miss this place.
I wanted to come back,
see if I can find a job.
Let me know if you hear anything.
Sure, yeah. I will.
Um, we we will.
- Yeah.
- And welcome back.
Yeah. Thanks.
Pigtails. So rude.
It's good to see you.
Hi, everybody.
Huh. The Governor's back.
[CLEARS THROAT]
Hickam, Hickam. What are you doing?
Michael, it's all right. Relax.
Lucas. Governor, hi.
Welcome back.
- Thank you.
- Looking good, Governor.
Bill.
Michael.
Hello, Lee.
Hello, Lucas.
It's always good to
have you back, Governor.
Any particular reason for your visit?
Well, it seems like
a good time to return.
Check in with the people,
ready and willing for a frank
and open exchange of views.
That's great.
Bill, isn't that great?
Lee, isn't that great?
Yes Michael, it's great.
That's great.
So who's watching the
office when you're here?
Oh, let me guess.
Edwin.
Edwin? You brought him back?
He's changed.
- Slightly.
- Yeah.
Well, I'm surprised the viper
let you out of the snake pit.
Gentlemen, it's been a long journey.
If you'll excuse me, I
would like to get settled in.
[DOOR OPENS]
[SPILL]
Well, this is not my
business, but stick with me.
Henry ran out of space
to store his hazelnuts
and, well, see, we figured mostly
you'd have important
business in the Capital.
Um, well, technically
speaking, at least it's
Mm-hmm.
Meet me in 20 minutes where we said.
- Mum's the word.
- Right.
[EXHALES NERVOUSLY]
Hi, Oliver.
Hi, Mrs. Thornton.
Mind if I sit?
I reached out to an old friend
of mine from teacher's college.
She was a teacher at Briarcliff.
Oh.
When it was open.
But it closed down five years ago.
I didn't go to Briarcliff.
I I didn't go anywhere.
I didn't think anyone would check.
I'm so dumb.
Oliver, you're not dumb.
You're very bright.
In fact, a lot of people
never finish school
for a variety of reasons.
Do you want to tell me about it?
I'm here to listen.
I didn't want people to know.
Well, whatever it is, I'm sure
we can figure it out together.
I promise.
But never had anyone like a teacher
I could trust before.
Why don't you tell me everything.
Start from the beginning.
What? Lee!
There you are.
Rosie. Hi. I was just running out.
Well. We haven't had a chance to talk,
and I really wanted to check
in with you about a few things.
Oh, that sounds great
and I'd love to talk.
I really would soon.
Just not right now,
because I gotta run. But I'll
be back soon, I promise. Okay?
- Bye. Bye!
- But, Lee
What?
Why did he have a backpack?
[GASPS]
Rosemary, I really need to find Nathan.
- Shhh!
- Why are we whispering?
Why are we sneaking in the back?
There's something very odd is going on.
Lee is acting very cagey and evasive.
He's not the only one.
You're lucky we still
had a set left in stock.
There's not too much demand
for bear bells these days.
Oh, thanks, Ned.
He's buying bear bells.
- What bells?
- Shh!
Hopefully I won't need
them, but you never can tell.
Where are you headed?
Oh, we're just going to
do a little trailblazing
up off the North Road
towards the clearing there.
Oh, I haven't been up there for years.
Why is he going there?
You could always just ask him.
Elizabeth. No, no, no, no.
That would only give him
a reason not to tell me.
You know, that doesn't make any sense.
I don't want him to see me act peculiar.
I suspect that ship has sailed.
Anyway, thank you so much.
- Certainly.
- Take care.
- Cheers.
- Ladies
Can I help you look for something?
We were just leaving.
[LAUGHING AWKWARDLY]
- Hurry up, Elizabeth!
- I'm coming!
[BICYCLE BELL]
- Hickam too?
- That is odd. I wonder what they're up to.
Precisely.
Tally ho, Elizabeth!
Elizabeth!
Oliver.
What are you doing?
I thought you were going
to talk to Mrs. Thornton.
I did, sir.
Here.
This is for you.
I don't understand.
You're resigning.
I will finish my rounds
and my stable duties
and be gone in the morning.
It's been an honor
to work with you, sir.
I'm sorry.
Boy, this is more fun than I thought.
Yeah. Yeah, it really is.
I'm glad.
Oh, and thanks for holding
on to this for me, by the way.
Appreciate that.
Okay. Let's see.
Boy, I don't get out here much, but
it just gets better and better.
Yeah, it sure does. Unless
you know who has his say.
You know who? Who is you know who?
[MUMBLES] I don't know.
[WHISPERS] We need to get closer.
Follow me.
[TWIG SNAPS]
You hear that?
Hm?
[HAMMERING]
We're gonna need a better look.
We're exposed.
Here, cover yourself?
Oh!
Okay.
[HAMMERING CONTINUES]
Oh!
- Lee!
- Mm.
Lee, did you just see that bush move?
So what do you think?
What do you think?
- What do you think about what?
- Rosemary, I don't know.
Oh, it's great.
Let's go.
- Not bad. Right?
- Yeah. It's really nice.
Bear, bear, bear, bear, bear, bear!!!
Bear! Bear!
[BOTH SCREAMING] Bear!!!
Rosemary.
Hello. Lee.
- Did you follow us?
- No.
Yes.
We were just out on a nature walk.
Actually, we were curious
about what is going on here.
Hey.
Hickam?
Lee wants to make a new hiking
trail and name it after Goldie,
because Lucas shrunk the park
to the size of a postage stamp
to appease the ranchers
and he changed the name.
I'm so sorry.
[GASPS]
Lee, is this true?
It's a little more
complicated than that, but I
I guess I thought that if I established
a Goldie trail, then
Lucas would see that
it has to be a park.
Lee.
It's not much, but, uh
Oh.
Oh, I think it's wonderful.
Very attractive.
- It is?
- [ROSEMARY LAUGHS]
And the perfect thing to discuss
as we are making our way back to town.
- What do you say?
- I guess I was hoping
that Lucas would change his mind
before you found out.
Lee.
I hate that you had to worry.
Will I promise to try not to.
[CHUCKLES] Good luck.
But I do have two little questions.
What is this about a new will
and and a doctor's appointment?
You made a doctor's
appointment without telling me?
It's just routine stuff, I promise.
Well, you know how my imagination
runs wild with these things.
But why would he resign?
Did he say anything to you?
Yes. I wanted to find you earlier,
but then, Rosemary it doesn't matter.
He told me that he lied
about attending Briarcliff.
That school closed years ago.
He lied?
Yes, but only because
He needed to
for his application to the Mounties.
Yes, but there's more
to it than that, Nathan.
It doesn't matter.
You should hear him out.
I don't have a choice.
This crosses a line.
Even if he's already admitted to it
and he's ready to make up for it?
Look, I've created a week by week plan,
a year of his education,
and I'm not going to fail him
until I've given him a chance.
It's great, really, but
you don't understand.
Here's what I understand.
You don't give up on a child.
It's not just up to me.
Ethically, I have to report this.
Ethically, you have to
listen to his side of things.
He's our responsibility
now. Under our care.
- Our?
- Yes, our.
I'm his teacher.
So where did you mysteriously
disappear to all afternoon?
Lee insisted on hiking into the woods.
It turned out it was
actually kind of sweet.
- He wants to name a new trail after Goldie.
- Ah.
So Lee and Lucas are
working out a solution?
No, not at all.
It's worse, if possible.
I feel like I'm caught in the middle
between two of my closest friends.
[THE CHARLESTON PLAYS]
Mike, they're playing the Charleston.
Do you remember how everyone
was doing it in Chicago?
Do I?
♪
Allie looks like Wyatt's enjoying
the new job we helped him find.
♪
And he's doing a new dance.
I've never seen anything like it.
I like the music.
♪
Hey, maybe we could do
that for my birthday.
A dance party?
You mean with boys?
[OPAL GIGGLES]
Why not?
[GIRLS LAUGH]
I'm so excited.
What are you gonna wear?
I don't know. What about you?
Oh. Rough day so far, huh?
Let me guess. Is it
the kid or Elizabeth?
Both.
Well, maybe I need to sit down, too.
Oliver lied on his application.
He never graduated high school,
and Elizabeth thinks he
deserves a second chance.
And you don't think so?
I like Oliver.
I think I think
he does terrific work.
So you want to do right by the kid,
but you have your oath and
obligation as a Mountie.
Pretty much. Yeah.
You know, it's not against the rules
to only tell your superior
officer what he needs to know.
Oliver is your cadet.
His training is your responsibility.
Have you talked to him?
You sound like Elizabeth.
[CHUCKLES]
Well, maybe you should listen to her.
Speaking of cases, I need
to borrow one of your files.
It's nothing you need
to know about just yet.
Sure. Yeah.
Oh.
Perfect order.
Oh.
Thank Oliver for me.
Mrs. Thornton.
Yes, Nathan.
I read your lesson plan for Oliver.
It's perfect.
Right down to the books to read.
He'd be lucky to have you as a teacher.
Just like I'm lucky to have you
to tell me when I'm wrong.
Thank you.
That really means a lot to me.
You never give up on people.
It's one of the many
reasons why I love you.
I love you, too.
So what are we going to do about Oliver?
We don't give up on him.
Here.
Enjoy.
Thank you, Minnie.
And I appreciate you
letting me set up shop here.
As I mentioned to Joseph,
my office is currently
occupied at the moment.
Tough day?
You know, I didn't run for
office for the adulation,
but I did not expect to make
enemies out of old friends.
If they're true friends, you
can always patch things up.
Oh, trust me, I've tried.
Unfortunately, someone no longer
thinks I'm a man of my word.
Any idea why they think that?
Yes, I have an inkling, but
it's all rooted in reason.
My mother used to say, if you
want to reconcile with someone,
you got to knock three times.
I think I could knock a hundred times.
Well, you're welcome to stay
as long as you need, Governor.
But if you don't mind,
could you share the
table for the dinner rush?
Yes, of course.
- Absolutely.
- Thank you.
- Oh, no.
- Oh. Funny how this keeps happening.
Funny.
What brings you down to Hope Valley?
As I recall, your ranch
is closer to Benson Hill.
As you know, my real
profession is in law,
and I'm looking to
start a local practice.
But there seems to be quite
the shortage of office space.
Mrs. Canfield said I could
work out of here for a few days.
I hope you don't mind.
If you do
It's a big table. We can share.
Oh, so you do believe in shared use.
Oliver.
Have a seat.
I have to make a decision.
But before I do, I'd like to
hear your side of the story.
Why don't you tell Constable
Grant what you told me
about why you never graduated?
My last foster family didn't give
me permission to go to school.
Since I was just a farmhand,
school was a waste of time.
When I aged out, they
said I could stay on,
but I guess I wanted something more.
The Mounties were recruiting.
I had to lie on my application.
That's why I quit, sir.
So the lie wouldn't
reflect badly on you.
You can tell Superintendent
Hargraves you didn't know.
Thank you for that.
It shows a lot of loyalty.
Look, I have to think about this.
So until then, you're dismissed.
But you're not discharged.
You're to remain on duty and
complete your assignments.
And then when Hargraves arrives,
I'll give him my report.
Yes, sir.
You know, technically,
Hargraves made me responsible
for his training.
So I think it's my duty
to make my cadet a Mountie.
[LONG EXHALE]
Mm.
You sound good.
Are you sure?
I reviewed all the tests myself.
You're in great shape, Lee.
You're absolutely sure there's
nothing hidden in there?
Because, you know, my father was
I read that in your file.
He was your age when he died?
He was.
Ah.
I've been thinking
about it a lot lately.
What I'm leaving him behind.
A family, and Rosie and
I guess what I'm worried most
about is, have I done enough?
Have I done enough for Goldie
to remember me after I'm gone?
Leland, you have done more than enough.
A lot of men go through
this at this age,
especially if they lost
their own fathers too young.
You have to remember,
you're not your father.
And going off your chart,
I'd say you can expect to live
to give Goldie away at her wedding.
Who knows, maybe become a granddad,
watch them grow up, too.
[CHUCKLES]
All right.
If you say so. Thank you, Faith.
I appreciate that.
Oh, um
maybe we don't tell Rosie about this.
She worries.
Let's, uh let's tell
her my back was acting up.
Secret's safe with me.
Excellent. Thank you. Bye.
He's here!
[DOOR OPENS]
At ease, Cadet.
Superintendent. Good afternoon.
I'd like to hear your full report.
The cadet can recite
the rulebook by heart.
He performs tasks
promptly and diligently.
And the writing portion?
The writing portion has been completed.
Well, there's always
room for improvement,
he shows gumption and loyalty.
And with hard work, I believe one day
he'll make a fine Mountie.
What about you, Cadet?
How would you assess
your performance so far?
I'd like to prove myself worthy
of Constable Grant's
respect one day, sir.
Let's see where things stand in a month.
Good work, Constable.
[SIGH OF RELIEF]
[EXHALES]
What is this?
This? Oh, nothing really.
It's just an unsolved case.
Bill, did you want to
tell me what's in the file?
Well, if you're going to twist my arm.
It's the same coin.
An entire cache from the mint.
Twenty thousand coins
stolen from a locked safe
aboard a secured freight car.
Never recovered.
And you think this could be one of them?
If we can trace this,
we might well be on our way to solving
the great Rocky Mountain
Train Robbery of 1907.
We?
Care to join?
I got your note.
I told Allie she could
stay over if she gets tired.
You wanted to see me?
Our cadet passes inspection.
Nathan, that's wonderful!
Our cadet?
Yeah, well, you're his teacher.
That's really great news.
Yeah, it is.
But the real reason I wanted to see you
was that I, uh, had
an idea for our date.
Our date?
Yeah.
I thought we could, um sneak away.
What if people see us?
They won't.
♪
♪
♪
♪
Previously on When Calls the Heart
This is why Governor
Bouchard's park is so important.
It's called the Great Timber Wolf.
They flourished here.
Governor, this is Miss Edie Martell.
There may be a problem.
The ranchers need that
land in order to survive.
If we can rethink the size of the park.
What are we doing here, Lucas?
- I'm going home.
- How is Oliver settling in?
It sounds like he could
use some confidence.
This is good work,
Cadet. Just take the win.
Henry, there's nothing wrong
with starting a business.
Couldn't have done it without y'all.
Welcome to the Valley Voice Radio Hour.
[APPLAUSE]
[STATIC]
[HARMONICA]
Welcome to the Kids Minute on
the Valley Voice Radio Hour.
I'm Toby.
And I'm Cooper.
This week we're talking
about kid ventures
like the Hope Valley Hazelnut Company.
At first, it just started
as comic book money.
Captain Billy.
Which has grown
and now our friends
Opal, Emily and Angela
have started a hazelnut
cart on Main Street.
And everyone's loving them.
They sure are delicious, Toby.
[ANGELA] Free samples, freshly roasted.
This has been The Kids Minute,
part of the Valley Voice Radio Hour.
Give it time.
[BICYCLE BELL]
What about a pony party, huh?
You and your friends can take
turns braiding Newton's mane.
Since I'm turning 17 and not seven
This year, I'd like to try
something a little different.
- Sleepover?
- Last year.
Scavenger hunt?
Two years ago.
I want to try something
with just us kids.
- You mean
- I mean, I want it to just be my friends.
Oh
You and Mrs. Thornton should go out
and do something fun on your own.
You never go on normal dates.
Yes, we do.
We go on dates.
We went on that picnic.
A picnic with your
kids is not a date, Dad.
- Hi.
- Hi.
Hey. I heard Timmy got a
job at the sandwich counter.
He's saving money to spend on a girl.
Timmy has a girlfriend?
She's from Benson Hills.
You think they're going on dates?
I don't want to date
until I get into college.
Me either.
Wolves are definitely
more interesting than boys.
[GIRLS GIGGLE]
Nice seeing you guys.
Hi.
Hi.
How's your day going?
It's a lot better now.
So I just got dating
advice from my daughter.
Apparently, picnics with
children don't count.
Mm.
Well, maybe we should plan
something more grown-up.
Really?
Care to, uh, step into
my office and discuss.
[LAUGHING]
Sir?
Mrs. Thornton.
Hi, Oliver.
It's good to see you.
Uh, Little Jack told
me I should tell you
you're it.
We still have to
finish that game of tag.
[CHUCKLES] Right?
Um, sir, I laundered the bedding
and sewed up a hole
in one of the blankets.
Wow.
Cleanliness. Orderliness.
Completing appointed tasks.
Well done, Cadet.
All that's left is your writing sample
and you'll be ready for Friday
When I'm giving Superintendent Hargraves
your one-month progress report.
Uh, right. It's on your desk, sir.
If you don't mind,
I still have some work
to do in the stables.
Oh, yeah. Go ahead.
Is everything okay with Oliver?
Not with his writing.
A summary of this old case file.
I mean, between the grammatical errors
and the invented spelling,
it barely makes sense.
I should flunk him.
I can see why his writing is at
a fourth or fifth grade level.
I don't get it.
He told me he read Bill's
book more than a few times.
That's not exactly a children's book.
Right. But reading and writing
are two very different skills.
It seems to me like Oliver could
use some formal instruction.
Maybe I could help.
I guess this is more of a job
for a teacher than a Mountie.
Have him come by the
school tomorrow morning.
I appreciate that.
[CHUCKLES]
Now, um
about that date.
[PHONE RINGS]
You should probably get that.
All right.
But then maybe later we can talk about
spending some alone time together.
Time that doesn't involve a picnic.
I like the sound of alone time.
[PHONE CONTINUES TO RING]
Hello?
Henry's practically giving
those hazelnuts away.
People only have so
much disposable income.
Well, Jed never should have bought
that fruit stand in the first place
if he couldn't make a go of it.
Hm.
Oh, don't forget bridge tonight.
[MOLLY] Mm-hmm.
I had no idea Molly had a
soft spot for Jed Campbell.
She might be the only one.
He can be quite difficult.
Well I'll be.
What is it?
Well, if I'm not mistaken
[GASPS] A double-headed eagle.
And if I know my coins,
this is pretty rare.
Let me just consult with
my coin collecting guide.
- Oh.
- Yes.
Very rare and solid gold.
- Well.
- Oh.
There are barely any in circulation,
mostly in coin collections or museums.
Well, this must be a mistake?
How could a shopper know its
true value and spend it here?
No offense.
It does make a fun human interest story.
[GASPS] We could find the shopper.
Ooh. Headline in tomorrow's Voice.
Humble local merchants find gold coin.
Invite spender to come
forward and reclaim. Hm?
We do?
Well
Yeah, well, it was nice while it lasted.
It's a real beaut.
♪
I understand, Mr. Chairman. Thank you.
Ledbetter is a no.
He says the proposed
parkland is too large.
And can we go with something smaller.
He has been listening to
more persuasive arguments.
Edie Martell?
I must say she fooled us.
While you weren't looking,
she locked up almost all
the committee's votes.
Your grand national
park has been reduced
to the size of a playground.
Lee will not accept that
nor should he, nor should we.
She seems so demure and reasonable.
Oh, don't be taken in by the glasses.
She is a shark.
A barracuda!
[CHUCKLES] I wouldn't go that far.
I meant it as a compliment.
To complicate matters,
the Jeanette Aucoin
trial has been moved up.
- What?
- To tomorrow.
You have more enemies
than you realize, Governor.
My advice to you is out
of sight out of mind.
Just leave town?
There is a crowd of reporters
gathering in the hall
who don't want to hear about your park
or your do-goodery, only
your scandalous past.
Well, that will not be an issue, Edwin.
I can handle them.
I wouldn't do that if I were you.
[REPORTERS CLAMORING]
The Governor is about to embark
on a rural listening tour.
I am not.
May I suggest the side exit?
[SIGHS]
[EXERTION GRUNTS]
Just a moment. Just wait
here for the Governor.
Very busy.
Hi, Mrs. Thornton.
You wanted to see me?
Oliver. Yes. Thank you for coming.
Um, I hope you don't mind,
but I read your written report.
The one assigned to you
by Constable Grant and
Well, we were wondering
if you might like some help
with your writing skills.
I could help you if
you'd be open to that.
Yes. Thank you.
Help with what exactly?
Oh. Um antecedents.
Possessive nouns.
Verb conjugation.
Do you know what I'm talking about?
Not really.
Okay.
Why don't you tell me more
about the classes you've taken?
Where did you go to school?
Um, Briarcliff in Hamilton.
All right, let's get to work.
- [BICYCLE BELL]
- Oh.
[CLEARS THROAT]
Bill. Good morning.
Rosemary, interesting
article in the Voice today
about the gold coin.
Oh. You think so?
Has anyone come forward to claim it?
Not yet.
You can't fool me, Bill Avery.
You know something?
Anything you'd care to
share with our readers?
That would be a big no comment.
And you can tell Lee
that new will he asked
me to draw up is finished.
He can drop by my office
whenever he wants to sign.
What new will?
He didn't mention it to you?
No.
Oh.
Uh. Well, just forget I said anything.
Bill.
Lawyer, client privilege, Rosemary.
Do me a favor,
- don't tell him I told you.
- But
Much obliged.
Let's go around the corner okay?
I'll be right there.
Hey, Lee, what's all this?
Oh, this is just, uh
it's just me handling
a thing, that's all.
Yeah.
Hickam, what's going on?
Lee hasn't said a word, but
just bring up Lucas's name or the park,
or even mention Capital
City, he glowers.
Well, this can't be good.
[TRAIN WHISTLE]
Excuse me.
The porter told me all the
other compartments are full.
My, my.
Miss Martell.
Or should I say, Mrs. Martell?
Oh, please call me Edie, Governor.
Or should I not call
you anything at all?
You seem to be traveling incognito.
I like to move amongst the
people without a lot of fanfare.
Find out what's on people's minds.
Mm. Would you like to
know what's on my mind?
I think you've made your
opinions quite clear.
And it's because of them that a
national park will become a puddle.
I represent my clients as best as I can.
I'm truly sorry if there
are unintended consequences.
Maybe if we work together,
we could find a compromise.
[LAUGHS]
You have everyone fooled, don't you?
The spectacles, straight-laced.
Well, you're dealing
with an old gambler.
And what I see is a pool shark
posing as a Sunday school teacher.
[SCOFFS]
Well, I don't know whether
to take that as a compliment,
especially coming from Lucas Bouchard.
Gangster beauties bootlegging boyfriend.
My, my.
If you don't mind, Mrs. Martell,
I think it would be best if we steer
clear of each other in the future.
Well, I hate to tell you,
I'm heading to Hope Valley
to Uncle Ernie's ranch.
Uncle Ernie's ranch? Yes.
He was a respectable cattleman.
I hope that you enjoy your time
way, way up in the hills,
far away from us townsfolk.
Faith
well you seem especially happy today?
I can't remember better weather.
- [CHUCKLES]
- Oh, please tell Lee he can come in anytime.
My week just freed up.
Lee, come in? For what?
Oh.
He didn't tell you.
Well, in that case, never mind.
What?
You think I would mind?
Rosemary, there is such a thing
as doctor patient confidentiality,
so could you not say anything?
Well I
Hi, Margaret, it's Elizabeth Thornton.
It's good to hear your voice, too.
I was hoping I could ask you a question.
You taught at Briarcliff, right?
I thought I'd heard
something about that.
It's such a shame.
How long has it been closed?
Oh, I see.
How have you been?
I feel like we should stop
by the soda fountain later.
Yeah. We can plan your birthday party.
I'll ask Emily and Angela.
[SKIDDING]
Hey, Opal. It's been a while.
It's me Earl Wyatt.
- Oh, right. I remember.
- Yeah.
You and your brother
thought it was funny
to embarrass a second grader
about Brownie Bear.
Oh. Come on, no. We didn't mean it.
But, hey, let me apologize, all right?
Earl Wyatt, no longer a bully.
You can just you can
call me Wyatt, though.
Oh. Um, this is my friend, Allie.
I like the pigtails.
So what brings you back to Hope Valley?
Well, my dad works for the railroad,
so I get a free pass to ride
the rails anywhere I like.
Sounds adventurous.
Sure is, sure is, yeah.
But I miss this place.
I wanted to come back,
see if I can find a job.
Let me know if you hear anything.
Sure, yeah. I will.
Um, we we will.
- Yeah.
- And welcome back.
Yeah. Thanks.
Pigtails. So rude.
It's good to see you.
Hi, everybody.
Huh. The Governor's back.
[CLEARS THROAT]
Hickam, Hickam. What are you doing?
Michael, it's all right. Relax.
Lucas. Governor, hi.
Welcome back.
- Thank you.
- Looking good, Governor.
Bill.
Michael.
Hello, Lee.
Hello, Lucas.
It's always good to
have you back, Governor.
Any particular reason for your visit?
Well, it seems like
a good time to return.
Check in with the people,
ready and willing for a frank
and open exchange of views.
That's great.
Bill, isn't that great?
Lee, isn't that great?
Yes Michael, it's great.
That's great.
So who's watching the
office when you're here?
Oh, let me guess.
Edwin.
Edwin? You brought him back?
He's changed.
- Slightly.
- Yeah.
Well, I'm surprised the viper
let you out of the snake pit.
Gentlemen, it's been a long journey.
If you'll excuse me, I
would like to get settled in.
[DOOR OPENS]
[SPILL]
Well, this is not my
business, but stick with me.
Henry ran out of space
to store his hazelnuts
and, well, see, we figured mostly
you'd have important
business in the Capital.
Um, well, technically
speaking, at least it's
Mm-hmm.
Meet me in 20 minutes where we said.
- Mum's the word.
- Right.
[EXHALES NERVOUSLY]
Hi, Oliver.
Hi, Mrs. Thornton.
Mind if I sit?
I reached out to an old friend
of mine from teacher's college.
She was a teacher at Briarcliff.
Oh.
When it was open.
But it closed down five years ago.
I didn't go to Briarcliff.
I I didn't go anywhere.
I didn't think anyone would check.
I'm so dumb.
Oliver, you're not dumb.
You're very bright.
In fact, a lot of people
never finish school
for a variety of reasons.
Do you want to tell me about it?
I'm here to listen.
I didn't want people to know.
Well, whatever it is, I'm sure
we can figure it out together.
I promise.
But never had anyone like a teacher
I could trust before.
Why don't you tell me everything.
Start from the beginning.
What? Lee!
There you are.
Rosie. Hi. I was just running out.
Well. We haven't had a chance to talk,
and I really wanted to check
in with you about a few things.
Oh, that sounds great
and I'd love to talk.
I really would soon.
Just not right now,
because I gotta run. But I'll
be back soon, I promise. Okay?
- Bye. Bye!
- But, Lee
What?
Why did he have a backpack?
[GASPS]
Rosemary, I really need to find Nathan.
- Shhh!
- Why are we whispering?
Why are we sneaking in the back?
There's something very odd is going on.
Lee is acting very cagey and evasive.
He's not the only one.
You're lucky we still
had a set left in stock.
There's not too much demand
for bear bells these days.
Oh, thanks, Ned.
He's buying bear bells.
- What bells?
- Shh!
Hopefully I won't need
them, but you never can tell.
Where are you headed?
Oh, we're just going to
do a little trailblazing
up off the North Road
towards the clearing there.
Oh, I haven't been up there for years.
Why is he going there?
You could always just ask him.
Elizabeth. No, no, no, no.
That would only give him
a reason not to tell me.
You know, that doesn't make any sense.
I don't want him to see me act peculiar.
I suspect that ship has sailed.
Anyway, thank you so much.
- Certainly.
- Take care.
- Cheers.
- Ladies
Can I help you look for something?
We were just leaving.
[LAUGHING AWKWARDLY]
- Hurry up, Elizabeth!
- I'm coming!
[BICYCLE BELL]
- Hickam too?
- That is odd. I wonder what they're up to.
Precisely.
Tally ho, Elizabeth!
Elizabeth!
Oliver.
What are you doing?
I thought you were going
to talk to Mrs. Thornton.
I did, sir.
Here.
This is for you.
I don't understand.
You're resigning.
I will finish my rounds
and my stable duties
and be gone in the morning.
It's been an honor
to work with you, sir.
I'm sorry.
Boy, this is more fun than I thought.
Yeah. Yeah, it really is.
I'm glad.
Oh, and thanks for holding
on to this for me, by the way.
Appreciate that.
Okay. Let's see.
Boy, I don't get out here much, but
it just gets better and better.
Yeah, it sure does. Unless
you know who has his say.
You know who? Who is you know who?
[MUMBLES] I don't know.
[WHISPERS] We need to get closer.
Follow me.
[TWIG SNAPS]
You hear that?
Hm?
[HAMMERING]
We're gonna need a better look.
We're exposed.
Here, cover yourself?
Oh!
Okay.
[HAMMERING CONTINUES]
Oh!
- Lee!
- Mm.
Lee, did you just see that bush move?
So what do you think?
What do you think?
- What do you think about what?
- Rosemary, I don't know.
Oh, it's great.
Let's go.
- Not bad. Right?
- Yeah. It's really nice.
Bear, bear, bear, bear, bear, bear!!!
Bear! Bear!
[BOTH SCREAMING] Bear!!!
Rosemary.
Hello. Lee.
- Did you follow us?
- No.
Yes.
We were just out on a nature walk.
Actually, we were curious
about what is going on here.
Hey.
Hickam?
Lee wants to make a new hiking
trail and name it after Goldie,
because Lucas shrunk the park
to the size of a postage stamp
to appease the ranchers
and he changed the name.
I'm so sorry.
[GASPS]
Lee, is this true?
It's a little more
complicated than that, but I
I guess I thought that if I established
a Goldie trail, then
Lucas would see that
it has to be a park.
Lee.
It's not much, but, uh
Oh.
Oh, I think it's wonderful.
Very attractive.
- It is?
- [ROSEMARY LAUGHS]
And the perfect thing to discuss
as we are making our way back to town.
- What do you say?
- I guess I was hoping
that Lucas would change his mind
before you found out.
Lee.
I hate that you had to worry.
Will I promise to try not to.
[CHUCKLES] Good luck.
But I do have two little questions.
What is this about a new will
and and a doctor's appointment?
You made a doctor's
appointment without telling me?
It's just routine stuff, I promise.
Well, you know how my imagination
runs wild with these things.
But why would he resign?
Did he say anything to you?
Yes. I wanted to find you earlier,
but then, Rosemary it doesn't matter.
He told me that he lied
about attending Briarcliff.
That school closed years ago.
He lied?
Yes, but only because
He needed to
for his application to the Mounties.
Yes, but there's more
to it than that, Nathan.
It doesn't matter.
You should hear him out.
I don't have a choice.
This crosses a line.
Even if he's already admitted to it
and he's ready to make up for it?
Look, I've created a week by week plan,
a year of his education,
and I'm not going to fail him
until I've given him a chance.
It's great, really, but
you don't understand.
Here's what I understand.
You don't give up on a child.
It's not just up to me.
Ethically, I have to report this.
Ethically, you have to
listen to his side of things.
He's our responsibility
now. Under our care.
- Our?
- Yes, our.
I'm his teacher.
So where did you mysteriously
disappear to all afternoon?
Lee insisted on hiking into the woods.
It turned out it was
actually kind of sweet.
- He wants to name a new trail after Goldie.
- Ah.
So Lee and Lucas are
working out a solution?
No, not at all.
It's worse, if possible.
I feel like I'm caught in the middle
between two of my closest friends.
[THE CHARLESTON PLAYS]
Mike, they're playing the Charleston.
Do you remember how everyone
was doing it in Chicago?
Do I?
♪
Allie looks like Wyatt's enjoying
the new job we helped him find.
♪
And he's doing a new dance.
I've never seen anything like it.
I like the music.
♪
Hey, maybe we could do
that for my birthday.
A dance party?
You mean with boys?
[OPAL GIGGLES]
Why not?
[GIRLS LAUGH]
I'm so excited.
What are you gonna wear?
I don't know. What about you?
Oh. Rough day so far, huh?
Let me guess. Is it
the kid or Elizabeth?
Both.
Well, maybe I need to sit down, too.
Oliver lied on his application.
He never graduated high school,
and Elizabeth thinks he
deserves a second chance.
And you don't think so?
I like Oliver.
I think I think
he does terrific work.
So you want to do right by the kid,
but you have your oath and
obligation as a Mountie.
Pretty much. Yeah.
You know, it's not against the rules
to only tell your superior
officer what he needs to know.
Oliver is your cadet.
His training is your responsibility.
Have you talked to him?
You sound like Elizabeth.
[CHUCKLES]
Well, maybe you should listen to her.
Speaking of cases, I need
to borrow one of your files.
It's nothing you need
to know about just yet.
Sure. Yeah.
Oh.
Perfect order.
Oh.
Thank Oliver for me.
Mrs. Thornton.
Yes, Nathan.
I read your lesson plan for Oliver.
It's perfect.
Right down to the books to read.
He'd be lucky to have you as a teacher.
Just like I'm lucky to have you
to tell me when I'm wrong.
Thank you.
That really means a lot to me.
You never give up on people.
It's one of the many
reasons why I love you.
I love you, too.
So what are we going to do about Oliver?
We don't give up on him.
Here.
Enjoy.
Thank you, Minnie.
And I appreciate you
letting me set up shop here.
As I mentioned to Joseph,
my office is currently
occupied at the moment.
Tough day?
You know, I didn't run for
office for the adulation,
but I did not expect to make
enemies out of old friends.
If they're true friends, you
can always patch things up.
Oh, trust me, I've tried.
Unfortunately, someone no longer
thinks I'm a man of my word.
Any idea why they think that?
Yes, I have an inkling, but
it's all rooted in reason.
My mother used to say, if you
want to reconcile with someone,
you got to knock three times.
I think I could knock a hundred times.
Well, you're welcome to stay
as long as you need, Governor.
But if you don't mind,
could you share the
table for the dinner rush?
Yes, of course.
- Absolutely.
- Thank you.
- Oh, no.
- Oh. Funny how this keeps happening.
Funny.
What brings you down to Hope Valley?
As I recall, your ranch
is closer to Benson Hill.
As you know, my real
profession is in law,
and I'm looking to
start a local practice.
But there seems to be quite
the shortage of office space.
Mrs. Canfield said I could
work out of here for a few days.
I hope you don't mind.
If you do
It's a big table. We can share.
Oh, so you do believe in shared use.
Oliver.
Have a seat.
I have to make a decision.
But before I do, I'd like to
hear your side of the story.
Why don't you tell Constable
Grant what you told me
about why you never graduated?
My last foster family didn't give
me permission to go to school.
Since I was just a farmhand,
school was a waste of time.
When I aged out, they
said I could stay on,
but I guess I wanted something more.
The Mounties were recruiting.
I had to lie on my application.
That's why I quit, sir.
So the lie wouldn't
reflect badly on you.
You can tell Superintendent
Hargraves you didn't know.
Thank you for that.
It shows a lot of loyalty.
Look, I have to think about this.
So until then, you're dismissed.
But you're not discharged.
You're to remain on duty and
complete your assignments.
And then when Hargraves arrives,
I'll give him my report.
Yes, sir.
You know, technically,
Hargraves made me responsible
for his training.
So I think it's my duty
to make my cadet a Mountie.
[LONG EXHALE]
Mm.
You sound good.
Are you sure?
I reviewed all the tests myself.
You're in great shape, Lee.
You're absolutely sure there's
nothing hidden in there?
Because, you know, my father was
I read that in your file.
He was your age when he died?
He was.
Ah.
I've been thinking
about it a lot lately.
What I'm leaving him behind.
A family, and Rosie and
I guess what I'm worried most
about is, have I done enough?
Have I done enough for Goldie
to remember me after I'm gone?
Leland, you have done more than enough.
A lot of men go through
this at this age,
especially if they lost
their own fathers too young.
You have to remember,
you're not your father.
And going off your chart,
I'd say you can expect to live
to give Goldie away at her wedding.
Who knows, maybe become a granddad,
watch them grow up, too.
[CHUCKLES]
All right.
If you say so. Thank you, Faith.
I appreciate that.
Oh, um
maybe we don't tell Rosie about this.
She worries.
Let's, uh let's tell
her my back was acting up.
Secret's safe with me.
Excellent. Thank you. Bye.
He's here!
[DOOR OPENS]
At ease, Cadet.
Superintendent. Good afternoon.
I'd like to hear your full report.
The cadet can recite
the rulebook by heart.
He performs tasks
promptly and diligently.
And the writing portion?
The writing portion has been completed.
Well, there's always
room for improvement,
he shows gumption and loyalty.
And with hard work, I believe one day
he'll make a fine Mountie.
What about you, Cadet?
How would you assess
your performance so far?
I'd like to prove myself worthy
of Constable Grant's
respect one day, sir.
Let's see where things stand in a month.
Good work, Constable.
[SIGH OF RELIEF]
[EXHALES]
What is this?
This? Oh, nothing really.
It's just an unsolved case.
Bill, did you want to
tell me what's in the file?
Well, if you're going to twist my arm.
It's the same coin.
An entire cache from the mint.
Twenty thousand coins
stolen from a locked safe
aboard a secured freight car.
Never recovered.
And you think this could be one of them?
If we can trace this,
we might well be on our way to solving
the great Rocky Mountain
Train Robbery of 1907.
We?
Care to join?
I got your note.
I told Allie she could
stay over if she gets tired.
You wanted to see me?
Our cadet passes inspection.
Nathan, that's wonderful!
Our cadet?
Yeah, well, you're his teacher.
That's really great news.
Yeah, it is.
But the real reason I wanted to see you
was that I, uh, had
an idea for our date.
Our date?
Yeah.
I thought we could, um sneak away.
What if people see us?
They won't.
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