When Calls The Heart (2014) s12e04 Episode Script
Dancing Teens
1
Previously on When Calls the Heart
Maybe we could do that for my birthday.
A dance party.
Twenty thousand coins
stolen from a locked safe.
We might well be on our way
to solving the Great Rocky
Mountain train robbery.
I'm heading to Hope Valley.
To Uncle Ernie's ranch.
About half the town has
asked me to help resolve this.
Good.
Terrific.
Lee's overreacting.
That's on him.
This is all Lucas. Shared use?
Pffft. Cows and people?
Who wants to take a picnic
in a cow pasture, Bill?
He won't even consider
the concept of shared use.
Lucas is too busy listening to Edwin
to remember his promises.
Or his friends, for that matter.
He doesn't want to talk.
He wants space so that
is what I'm giving him.
And when he's ready, he can come to me.
No. When he's ready, he can come to me.
[GIRLS GIGGLING]
It has lace and a little bow.
Thanks for designing it. I love it.
What has you girls so excited?
You're planning a birthday dance party?
Um this weekend?
I thought it would be fun
to do something special.
I love that idea.
Really?
Of course, I adored dance
parties when I was younger.
Oh, you can use the schoolhouse
for practice if you like.
We need it.
I could teach you a
few steps of the waltz.
Thanks, Mrs. Thornton,
but we were thinking of newer dances.
Newer?
Like the way Wyatt dances.
Like the Charleston and the Shimmy.
Could you teach us those?
By Sunday?
No problem.
Um
My dad doesn't know about the dance.
He has mind set on a pony party,
and I didn't want to hurt his feelings.
Please don't say anything yet.
Of course, Allie.
[CHUCKLES]
♪
A fancy dress.
Lace and fabric.
Something's going on. Out with it.
Allie's having a birthday dance party.
Oh, how absolutely thrilling.
You know, I was a dancer in my youth.
Well, um, it's a secret.
Oh, well, all right then.
A dance, how exciting.
But I promised I wouldn't tell anyone.
Well, I didn't.
I wonder why it's a secret.
- Mm.
- Mm.
Let me take you back to 1907.
A notorious crime known to all
as the Great Rocky
Mountain Train Robbery.
Twenty thousand rare
and priceless gold coins.
Just poof disappeared.
Unfortunately, the ruthless perpetrators
just slipped through
the fingers of the law.
This is the Garrison
Gang written all over it.
- Jack Garrison.
- Jake.
Jake Garrison went to the
grave. His lips sealed.
[CLEARS THROAT]
That's what Bill told me.
So you think that you can link
this coin to the Garrison gang?
No, but I think I can
link it to the robbery.
And then to the Garrison Gang?
Maybe help us find
where the gold is now.
The first thing we need to
do is figure out who spent it.
Mm.
You know, why don't you
two take the lead on this
until we find out where
this coin came from,
I think it's best not
to raise any red flags.
Why is that? It's just a few questions.
Anytime a Mountie asks questions,
it just raises red flags.
What we need is some sort of a cover.
Oh, a cover, I love it.
Oh, I know, I can say I'm
doing a follow-up piece
in the Valley Voice.
Now we're talking. We can
start in the mercantile.
You read my mind.
And I'll pull the other
Garrison Gang files
and see if I can find a
comparison with this one.
Maybe there's a connection.
And can I just say,
it's really nice to see you
two working as a team again.
So why can't you go to the dance?
Oh, apparently, it's just for teenagers
so we're not invited.
Except we're 13.
Teen?
They want to do partner dances
and don't want little kids involved.
Wait, wait. Partners?
Uh, count me out.
Ugh count me out too.
Thank you, Mama.
And what about you, Angela?
I thought you'd be
planning it with Allie.
Uh I have a lot of homework to do.
I think I'll go to the library.
Okay.
I didn't hear anything about
partners or teenagers only.
Makes sense.
I'm sure that's what
Angela is worried about.
She's never been to a
dance like this before.
She's got nothing to worry about.
Oh. You remember what
it's like to be young.
- How scary it is to try something new.
- Mm.
Maybe I should teach you
a couple of dance steps.
Now, that is a good idea.
- You are the best dancer in the family.
- Do tell.
- Oh, alright.
- Mm-hmm. What you want.
Yeah. Bring it in.
Oh, you didn't see that one coming.
I don't remember this one.
[LAUGHS] It's new.
Mm-hmm.
Why aren't we going to the
soda fountain like we always do.
The saloon has a really
good sandwich bar.
It's because Wyatt's working.
Shh.
Wyatt.
Hey, Wyatt.
Emily!
Afternoon, ladies.
Have you heard about
Allie's birthday dance?
Yeah. Yeah, it's the talk
of the town, Pigtails.
You should come.
It's Sunday night,
and everyone's invited.
That could be fun.
Why'd you do that?
Because you weren't going to.
And now he might come to the dance.
[SQUEALS OF DELIGHT]
Well, if the whole town
is talking about it,
my dad's bound to find out.
You better find him.
Yeah.
Hi, Allie.
Have you seen my dad?
- He's not back from rounds yet.
- Good.
Um, did he say anything about a dance?
Dance?
Yeah. I'm having a
birthday dance this Sunday.
Actually, Oliver, you should come.
Arrive early and help
us hang the streamers?
Sure. Of course.
Great.
Now, I've looked through the ledger,
and it seems the coin
was spent as exactly $1.
No change.
But there is no way
to tell who spent it.
Well, there must be.
Do you remember anyone that
stopped by the other day?
Well, let's see, there
was Henry and Faith.
Lucas, the Canfields.
Oh, the Lawsons and Molly.
Mei. Richard Wolf.
- Oh, and Nathan and
- [BOTH] Elizabeth.
There were some tourists.
Oh, that's right, that lovely couple.
Yes. She was wearing a lemon blouse.
She had a little dog. So fluffy.
So, in other words, the entire town.
Maybe we can take a look at that ledger.
- [BOTH] Oh Uh
- Not to worry.
Bill is, uh, helping the Valley Voice.
Independent investigator.
A missing coin spender investigation.
- Yes.
- Yes.
Looks like there's only three
purchases for exactly $1.
All hazelnuts.
This could be the break
we've been looking for.
All right, remember
who bought hazelnuts?
It's important.
Molly bought a bag.
I think.
[NED] Now, did she?
[FLORENCE] Did she?
Hello, Angela.
Hi, Mrs. Thornton.
I was hoping I could find
some books that would, um
help me teach all of you tomorrow.
I know how excited everyone
is for the dance lessons.
I guess.
Is there something wrong?
It's silly.
Angela.
I'm sure it isn't.
Hope Valley has felt more like home
than anywhere else ever.
But I just feel like I don't
know anybody who understands
what it's like to be me.
To be blind.
Of course.
I imagine that must feel very isolating.
It does.
Is there anything I can do?
I don't think there's
anything anyone can do.
Nathan.
So I was just talking to Rosemary,
who was talking to Joseph,
who I think was talking to
Minnie or Molly or somebody.
Anyway, the point is, we're
more than happy to let Allie use
the saloon for her big
birthday dance party.
- Uh
- Anytime.
Uh
[STUTTERS] Birthday dance party?
Birthday dance parties are a thing?
Dancing.
Get with the times, Nathan.
[THE CHARLESTON PLAYS]
Oh, this just does not seem right.
[STARTLED] Oh!!!
Rosemary.
Elizabeth.
Are you trying out
the latest dance craze?
Worse, I promise the teenagers
I would teach them the
Charleston and the Shinny.
Or is it Shimmy?
Looks like it's coming along.
No. It's terrible, isn't it?
Rosemary, what have I done?
Elizabeth, what is this really about?
I just want to help make
Allie's birthday extra special.
She's leaning on me.
And not just as her
teacher. It feels different.
It is different now.
Of course it is.
I think I just want to
impress her a little.
Well, then we will make it so.
So let's take a look.
- All right.
- Oh.
All right. Now, uh
Well, um, this is a bit more puzzling
than the choreography I'm used to.
How long do we have?
- Tonight.
- Tonight?
But the dance isn't until Sunday.
Yes, but the children are
coming by tomorrow at noon
to learn it from me.
Oh, Elizabeth.
I know! I know!
All right. No need to be so dramatic.
Just let me think.
I know who we need to call.
Oh, yes.
That's a nice little melody.
Thanks. I just wrote it.
Um
Something weighing on you?
It's nothing.
'Cause I get the sense
it's about the dance.
You don't have to tell me.
But it might feel a
lot better if you do.
Everyone's talking
about these new dances.
But I've never danced
with a partner before.
What if I embarrass myself?
Well, I'd be happy to show
you a few steps, if you like.
But I don't know how I look.
Well, Ang look
Dancing is not about
look, it's about feel.
That's easy for you to
say. It's different for me.
I'm different.
You're not different, baby girl.
You're just like everybody else.
But I'm not, Daddy.
Well, there's no reason you can't be.
Come on, let me show you.
Turn that on.
Okay.
Come around the table.
That's my girl.
Okay, let's start simple. Okay.
Right foot forward. Right foot back.
Left foot forward. Left foot back.
Huh? Okay, now we're gonna spin around.
Oh, that looks so good.
Yeah, you're doing great.
Dad, you're finally home.
Dance supplies.
I knew you'd have a problem with it.
What I have a problem with are secrets.
And dances.
I didn't say that.
You didn't have to say it.
You don't want me to grow up.
I want you I want you to grow up.
I just I want to know
why you didn't tell me.
Because I thought it would be a fight.
- What is this?
- Exactly.
This is stupid.
It's not stupid, Allie.
Because, like it or not, you
are the daughter of a Mountie.
And I don't think you're
ready for the responsibility
of looking after so many kids.
What if somebody gets hurt?
You're overreacting.
Mrs. Thornton is okay with it.
She's even going to teach us the dances.
- Elizabeth?
- [KNOCKING]
Hello.
Hi. I am on my way to town.
- My dad doesn't trust me.
- I didn't say that.
I just don't like you having
secret dances with no adults.
It's not it's not a trust thing.
Maybe we could find a compromise.
We could chaperone.
From a distance.
I can live with that.
Can you?
Sure.
It could work.
Now, do you want to see
the dress I picked out?
[CHUCKLES IN DELIGHT]
Oh.
Allie, that's beautiful.
Oh.
Wouldn't it be nice to just
make time stop for a moment?
Mm. Mm-hmm.
Did I hear that right?
Did she say that you are
teaching them how to dance?
Hopefully.
To be honest,
I think I'm just as in
over my head as you are.
[BOTH LAUGH]
Thank you so much for your help, Mei.
I really don't know where to begin.
Neither did I, but I
picked it up really quick
and I'm sure you will too.
- Ooh, okay.
- This is gonna be fun.
It's really fast.
Oh.
Right, left, right, left, right.
And you want to twist.
Twist. Twist.
Elizabeth.
She said to twist.
The feet.
Didn't you take lessons as a girl?
Yes, but it was classical ballroom.
Well, have you heard of the quickstep?
Uh-huh.
I believe Julie taught me a
few steps when she last visited.
Okay, if you can quickstep,
you can Charleston, I promise.
- Hear that?
- You think?
Start with the right leg.
Step. Touch. Step.
- A little faster.
- Step touch.
- Yes!
- Step touch.
[SQUEALS OF DELIGHT]
And you want to add with the hands.
Is this the Charleston?
That's perfect! That's perfect!
Oh!
♪
Look at you spin.
♪
♪
Good morning, Angela.
Oh, hi, Mrs. Thornton.
I have something for you.
The Story of My Life, Helen Keller.
I wanted to read this.
Oh, good.
After our conversation yesterday,
I called around and the
Buxton Library had a copy,
so they sent it over in their
early morning deliveries.
It may not be the same
as knowing someone,
but hopefully her words can help.
Thank you.
You're welcome.
- See you at dance practice.
- Mm-hmm.
[HOOVES THUDDING]
[PEACEFUL MUSIC]
Governor Bouchard, my, my.
Edie. Miss Martell.
Mrs. Martell.
I'm engaged.
What are you doing here?
What am I doing on my ranch?
Maybe I should ask you the same thing.
Hm.
I thought I'd take a ride up here
and see what's what for myself.
Mm.
I could show you the
cattle path to the pasture
at the center of all of this.
It's not a bad idea.
Thank you.
Shall we?
All right, everyone, let's
form two lines facing this wall.
There's space out this way, ladies.
Don't be shy.
Do we need a partner?
Actually, the Charleston
can be danced solo
or with a partner or in a group.
So anyone can join.
Just just follow my lead.
Okay, let's start with our right leg
tapping forward.
And now bring it back to center.
And now we'll use our left
leg and tap it backward
and bring it back to center.
Very good.
So altogether we have
forward and center.
Back and center.
We can even swing our arms a
bit to the right and center.
Right and center.
Now let's see if we
can pick up the pace.
Right, center.
Back, center.
Right, center.
Back, center. Fantastic!
And if you're feeling really fancy,
add in a little twist.
That's great.
Oh my goodness, you got it now.
♪
You're a natural.
Alright, Timmy!
♪
[HOOVES THUDDING]
It's been a tough couple of years for us
with the economy down.
We'd have all gone under
if it hadn't been for MacGinty's Meadow.
The only usable pasture in
the valley since the mudslide.
But we need access through
the park to get here.
I understand.
I'm probably being sentimental,
but this ranch meant
everything to my Uncle Ernie,
so it means everything to me.
Sounds like he was a good man.
He was wonderful.
When my parents passed,
he stepped right in.
He even paid for my law school.
When I was a girl,
I spent some of my
favorite summers here.
He'd create these little adventures.
Elves and fairies and secret
trails to hidden treasures.
[LUCAS CHUCKLES]
I guess I just want
to protect his legacy.
[KNOCKING]
I heard there was a dance lesson.
I gotta say, you picked
up those moves pretty fast.
[ELIZABETH LAUGHS]
Well, only thanks to Mei and Rosemary.
I was so worried about
making it perfect for Allie.
Yeah, I've been there.
Although you are a much better dancer
than you give yourself credit for.
Okay, maybe I had a little
help from some ballroom lessons
when I was younger.
I think my first dance was in a barn.
[LAUGHTER]
You want to show me a few
of those fancy dance moves?
I'd be delighted.
You know, I'm really proud of you.
Just the way you're handling all this.
Allie growing up.
I guess I
I didn't realize that
the last scavenger hunt
was going to be the last scavenger hunt.
But she's trying new things.
She's having fun.
I couldn't be happier for her.
Maybe we should follow her lead.
Maybe take the lead.
Oh.
♪
Look at you.
Well, maybe you're showing
me that this dance thing
isn't so bad after all.
Mm.
[LAUGHS]
♪
♪
[THE CHARLESTON PLAYS]
We have got to do
something about this dance.
I just learned there
will be no adults allowed.
Just look at what they're doing.
Oh, well, I think it's fantastic.
You know, Elizabeth and
I gave it a go last night.
Oh, we were shimmying and shaking,
and I had my hand going.
We were starting to get the hang of it.
Molly, we need to talk
to you about hazelnuts.
We heard that you bought some.
I bought a bag at the mercantile.
They just smelled so good
I couldn't help myself.
But what about the coin, the
gold coin from my article.
Oh, Rosemary, I'm a very busy woman.
I don't have time to read
every little fluff piece.
What did you use to
pay for the hazelnuts?
Did you use a gold coin?
Where would I have gotten that?
Well, that's what we're
trying to figure out, Molly.
If I had a gold coin,
I certainly wouldn't
be spending it on nuts.
Now, if you'll excuse me,
I have to get back to the infirmary.
Good day.
I don't think we're going
to find anyone with ties
to the Garrison Gang in this town.
Or the coin. Oh, dear.
I think we're back to the drawing board.
You know I don't I
don't mind the silence,
but you got something on your mind?
It's Angela.
I can't help but feel
that I let her down.
How's that?
Well, she was saying
last night how she
she feels different.
She is different.
That's the last thing
I want her to feel.
But if she's saying she feels that way,
then she feels different.
Look, you're the preacher in this town,
everybody looks to you to say things.
Maybe she's just
looking to you to listen.
Oh, no, no, no, no.
[KNOCKING]
Hm.
Lee, you need to cancel the dance.
Cancel the dance?!
Oh my goodness, Molly,
what on earth for?
It's scandalous.
Allie's birthday? Scandalous?
- It's just a dance.
- Not this one.
Partners. Shimmies.
No, adults. It's not appropriate.
And I am sure that your constituents
would like their voices
heard on this subject.
Molly, I really don't think
people are gonna mind that much.
Well, we will see. I'd
like to call a meeting,
and I think it will be clear to you
that there are a plethora of concerns.
Well, that was a bit dramatic.
- Mhm.
- Hm.
I'm not sure a dance is an emergency.
Well I agree with Molly.
Once Lee hears our concerns
he'll have to stop the dance.
There's a meeting about the dance.
There's Allie.
Opal?
The grown-ups are
trying to stop the dance.
- I need Mrs. Thornton.
- I'll get her.
You need to pass an emergency bylaw.
No teenage dances.
That's not fair!
Allie, you don't know
what you're getting
yourself into, honey.
Molly, are you really trying to
cancel Allie's birthday dance?
Elizabeth, I have experience with this.
It only ends in hurt feelings
and these new dances
- Can I have a say?
- No.
Jed, please let her speak.
This dance is about having fun.
It's about making friends
and trying something new.
Which could end badly.
Well, if it ends badly
or with hurt feelings,
then the children will have
learned a valuable lesson
and they can choose to
avoid it in the future.
I agree.
This is Allie's 17th birthday,
and I trust she's responsible
enough to handle this.
And Nathan and I will
be there to chaperone.
Well, I guess that could be okay.
Molly and I can chaperone as well.
Joseph and I can chaperone, too,
but we can all stay in the background.
You won't even notice us.
So we're all good with this, then?
Yes? Everybody's happy?
Okay.
Young lady, looks like
you got your dance.
[CLAPPING]
Hi, Daddy.
You mind if I sit?
I want to apologize for not
listening to you last night.
It's okay, Daddy.
No, it's not okay.
I'm ready to listen.
How are you feeling?
I'm actually really
excited about the dance.
Mrs. Thornton taught us the Charleston
and the music is so fun.
But?
I still feel different.
I've been reading this
book Mrs. Thornton gave me,
and I know I have a
community in Hope Valley,
but I want to know other
people who are like me.
People who are blind.
That's why I want to go
to a college for the blind.
Thank you for sharing with me.
Thank you for taking
the time to try again.
I love you.
I love you too.
Love you more.
I love you most.
So you want me to teach
you the Charleston?
I would love that.
There you go.
[LAUGHS]
Okay, Daddy. Follow me.
Okay.
- Forward step.
- Mm-hmm.
Back step. Back step.
- Forward step. Forward step.
- Okay.
- Back step, back.
- Mm-hmm.
And use your arms.
Good morning.
You're in town awfully early.
A calf got out and it's all my fault.
I didn't latch the gate
properly last night,
and the ranch hands are
all off for the weekend.
I could give you a hand.
[SCOFFS] You?
Really?
You wanted to show me life on the ranch?
Well, this is definitely
one way to see it.
I warn you, I know nothing.
That makes two of us.
[KNOCKING]
Come in.
Happy birthday.
I really, really messed this up.
No. No, no, no, no!
You look lovely.
But maybe you'd like
my birthday gift to you.
Oh, Mrs. Thornton.
It's beautiful.
I'm so glad.
Would you, maybe, like some help?
[CHUCKLES]
Oh, my.
Mm.
I never got to thank you
for teaching us those dances.
Sorry we didn't get to waltz.
That's all right.
I know that waltzing
isn't exactly your speed.
Actually, I kind of wish someone
would ask me to dance like that.
Might be old-fashioned,
but it's so romantic.
Mm.
Reminds me of why I started
dance lessons in the first place.
I was 15 and I liked a boy,
and I begged my parents to
agree to host a dance party
just to impress him.
You know, I kind of like someone too.
I guess I'm hoping this
dance will impress him.
Mm.
You won't say anything, right?
Of course not.
It's nice to have someone to
talk about this stuff with.
It's weird to talk to Dad about it.
[CHUCKLES]
There are some things
that just us girls get.
And that's okay.
Do you want to see?
Oh! Thank you so much.
I love it.
Not that I'm not grateful,
but doesn't the Governor
have something better to do?
Whoa.
Let this lone calf fend for itself.
I don't think so.
- Hey, buddy.
- Hi.
- It's okay.
- You want to come here?
- Okay. Okay.
- Come here.
Okay. Hey, hey!
[EDIE LAUGHS]
Stop.
So close, so close.
I told you I wasn't very good at this.
Apparently, neither am I.
Oh.
Hey. Hold on.
I have an idea.
Okay.
I think it's worth a try.
Mm-hmm. Do you?
Okay.
- Yeah.
- Yeah. Sure.
Come here, buddy.
- Oh. [LAUGHS]
- Okay, okay. Got him?
Okay. Yes, yes, yes.
- Okay, buddy.
- All right.
- Edie, your ring?
- What?
Your ring.
Oh.
Oh, it must have
fallen off in the grass.
Well, it has to be here somewhere.
Oh, Lucas, that's impossible.
I mean, it's like finding
a needle in a haystack.
- Well, but your fiancé
- There there is no fiancé.
I was engaged. I'm not anymore.
I wear the ring to keep suitors at bay.
I'm sorry.
I had no right burdening
you with my personal affairs.
It's all right.
You know, Edie Martell,
you continue to surprise me.
Hey buddy, come here.
Come here.
[GRUNTS]
[MINNIE] Yes, that's the last table.
[EXHALES]
Hey.
Everything looks
beautiful. Are you excited?
Where is everyone?
You know, I'm sure they're
just fashionably late.
Or?
This is gonna be a bust.
Allie, don't worry.
Yeah. Come on. Have fun. Hm?
I knew it.
I said this dance might just
leave someone brokenhearted.
I'm starting to think this
is a personal experience.
In my own youth, I threw a dance
and the boy I liked never showed.
I spent the whole night
by myself heartbroken.
I just wanted to prevent
Allie from going through that.
It's good of you to care.
[OPAL] Allie, people are arriving.
We should start the music.
What if no one dances?
[THE CHARLESTON PLAYS]
♪
No one is dancing.
I can take care of that.
♪
♪
Let's dance.
♪
♪
♪
♪
Look at them growing up.
They're quite the young ladies.
Yes, they are.
You fathers should be very proud.
I learn something from
your girls every day.
They're grown, but
we're the ones learning.
Hm.
♪
Oh, look how much fun they're having.
I bet everyone thinks I'm a fuddy-duddy.
Oh, I don't.
I see someone who's
passionate and who cares.
You know the boy who
stood you up at the dance?
He's the dumbest guy I've ever heard of.
[SIGHS]
Molly.
Jed, would you like to dance?
More than anything.
I uh I have a confession to make.
I bought those hazelnuts.
They just smell so good.
Don't they?
And I paid with a gold coin.
Oh.
That was you.
Oh.
Well, thank you for your honesty.
You should tell Bill.
Right now?
It can wait.
Where's your girlfriend?
I thought she would be with
the kids from Benson Hills.
Oh. Well, uh she's
sick. She couldn't come.
Want to dance with me? Just as friends.
All right.
♪
♪
You made it.
Happy birthday, Pigtails.
They're beautiful.
So, do you want to dance?
Yeah. Yeah, sure.
♪
Thank you.
She's happy thanks to you.
And you.
♪
♪
Previously on When Calls the Heart
Maybe we could do that for my birthday.
A dance party.
Twenty thousand coins
stolen from a locked safe.
We might well be on our way
to solving the Great Rocky
Mountain train robbery.
I'm heading to Hope Valley.
To Uncle Ernie's ranch.
About half the town has
asked me to help resolve this.
Good.
Terrific.
Lee's overreacting.
That's on him.
This is all Lucas. Shared use?
Pffft. Cows and people?
Who wants to take a picnic
in a cow pasture, Bill?
He won't even consider
the concept of shared use.
Lucas is too busy listening to Edwin
to remember his promises.
Or his friends, for that matter.
He doesn't want to talk.
He wants space so that
is what I'm giving him.
And when he's ready, he can come to me.
No. When he's ready, he can come to me.
[GIRLS GIGGLING]
It has lace and a little bow.
Thanks for designing it. I love it.
What has you girls so excited?
You're planning a birthday dance party?
Um this weekend?
I thought it would be fun
to do something special.
I love that idea.
Really?
Of course, I adored dance
parties when I was younger.
Oh, you can use the schoolhouse
for practice if you like.
We need it.
I could teach you a
few steps of the waltz.
Thanks, Mrs. Thornton,
but we were thinking of newer dances.
Newer?
Like the way Wyatt dances.
Like the Charleston and the Shimmy.
Could you teach us those?
By Sunday?
No problem.
Um
My dad doesn't know about the dance.
He has mind set on a pony party,
and I didn't want to hurt his feelings.
Please don't say anything yet.
Of course, Allie.
[CHUCKLES]
♪
A fancy dress.
Lace and fabric.
Something's going on. Out with it.
Allie's having a birthday dance party.
Oh, how absolutely thrilling.
You know, I was a dancer in my youth.
Well, um, it's a secret.
Oh, well, all right then.
A dance, how exciting.
But I promised I wouldn't tell anyone.
Well, I didn't.
I wonder why it's a secret.
- Mm.
- Mm.
Let me take you back to 1907.
A notorious crime known to all
as the Great Rocky
Mountain Train Robbery.
Twenty thousand rare
and priceless gold coins.
Just poof disappeared.
Unfortunately, the ruthless perpetrators
just slipped through
the fingers of the law.
This is the Garrison
Gang written all over it.
- Jack Garrison.
- Jake.
Jake Garrison went to the
grave. His lips sealed.
[CLEARS THROAT]
That's what Bill told me.
So you think that you can link
this coin to the Garrison gang?
No, but I think I can
link it to the robbery.
And then to the Garrison Gang?
Maybe help us find
where the gold is now.
The first thing we need to
do is figure out who spent it.
Mm.
You know, why don't you
two take the lead on this
until we find out where
this coin came from,
I think it's best not
to raise any red flags.
Why is that? It's just a few questions.
Anytime a Mountie asks questions,
it just raises red flags.
What we need is some sort of a cover.
Oh, a cover, I love it.
Oh, I know, I can say I'm
doing a follow-up piece
in the Valley Voice.
Now we're talking. We can
start in the mercantile.
You read my mind.
And I'll pull the other
Garrison Gang files
and see if I can find a
comparison with this one.
Maybe there's a connection.
And can I just say,
it's really nice to see you
two working as a team again.
So why can't you go to the dance?
Oh, apparently, it's just for teenagers
so we're not invited.
Except we're 13.
Teen?
They want to do partner dances
and don't want little kids involved.
Wait, wait. Partners?
Uh, count me out.
Ugh count me out too.
Thank you, Mama.
And what about you, Angela?
I thought you'd be
planning it with Allie.
Uh I have a lot of homework to do.
I think I'll go to the library.
Okay.
I didn't hear anything about
partners or teenagers only.
Makes sense.
I'm sure that's what
Angela is worried about.
She's never been to a
dance like this before.
She's got nothing to worry about.
Oh. You remember what
it's like to be young.
- How scary it is to try something new.
- Mm.
Maybe I should teach you
a couple of dance steps.
Now, that is a good idea.
- You are the best dancer in the family.
- Do tell.
- Oh, alright.
- Mm-hmm. What you want.
Yeah. Bring it in.
Oh, you didn't see that one coming.
I don't remember this one.
[LAUGHS] It's new.
Mm-hmm.
Why aren't we going to the
soda fountain like we always do.
The saloon has a really
good sandwich bar.
It's because Wyatt's working.
Shh.
Wyatt.
Hey, Wyatt.
Emily!
Afternoon, ladies.
Have you heard about
Allie's birthday dance?
Yeah. Yeah, it's the talk
of the town, Pigtails.
You should come.
It's Sunday night,
and everyone's invited.
That could be fun.
Why'd you do that?
Because you weren't going to.
And now he might come to the dance.
[SQUEALS OF DELIGHT]
Well, if the whole town
is talking about it,
my dad's bound to find out.
You better find him.
Yeah.
Hi, Allie.
Have you seen my dad?
- He's not back from rounds yet.
- Good.
Um, did he say anything about a dance?
Dance?
Yeah. I'm having a
birthday dance this Sunday.
Actually, Oliver, you should come.
Arrive early and help
us hang the streamers?
Sure. Of course.
Great.
Now, I've looked through the ledger,
and it seems the coin
was spent as exactly $1.
No change.
But there is no way
to tell who spent it.
Well, there must be.
Do you remember anyone that
stopped by the other day?
Well, let's see, there
was Henry and Faith.
Lucas, the Canfields.
Oh, the Lawsons and Molly.
Mei. Richard Wolf.
- Oh, and Nathan and
- [BOTH] Elizabeth.
There were some tourists.
Oh, that's right, that lovely couple.
Yes. She was wearing a lemon blouse.
She had a little dog. So fluffy.
So, in other words, the entire town.
Maybe we can take a look at that ledger.
- [BOTH] Oh Uh
- Not to worry.
Bill is, uh, helping the Valley Voice.
Independent investigator.
A missing coin spender investigation.
- Yes.
- Yes.
Looks like there's only three
purchases for exactly $1.
All hazelnuts.
This could be the break
we've been looking for.
All right, remember
who bought hazelnuts?
It's important.
Molly bought a bag.
I think.
[NED] Now, did she?
[FLORENCE] Did she?
Hello, Angela.
Hi, Mrs. Thornton.
I was hoping I could find
some books that would, um
help me teach all of you tomorrow.
I know how excited everyone
is for the dance lessons.
I guess.
Is there something wrong?
It's silly.
Angela.
I'm sure it isn't.
Hope Valley has felt more like home
than anywhere else ever.
But I just feel like I don't
know anybody who understands
what it's like to be me.
To be blind.
Of course.
I imagine that must feel very isolating.
It does.
Is there anything I can do?
I don't think there's
anything anyone can do.
Nathan.
So I was just talking to Rosemary,
who was talking to Joseph,
who I think was talking to
Minnie or Molly or somebody.
Anyway, the point is, we're
more than happy to let Allie use
the saloon for her big
birthday dance party.
- Uh
- Anytime.
Uh
[STUTTERS] Birthday dance party?
Birthday dance parties are a thing?
Dancing.
Get with the times, Nathan.
[THE CHARLESTON PLAYS]
Oh, this just does not seem right.
[STARTLED] Oh!!!
Rosemary.
Elizabeth.
Are you trying out
the latest dance craze?
Worse, I promise the teenagers
I would teach them the
Charleston and the Shinny.
Or is it Shimmy?
Looks like it's coming along.
No. It's terrible, isn't it?
Rosemary, what have I done?
Elizabeth, what is this really about?
I just want to help make
Allie's birthday extra special.
She's leaning on me.
And not just as her
teacher. It feels different.
It is different now.
Of course it is.
I think I just want to
impress her a little.
Well, then we will make it so.
So let's take a look.
- All right.
- Oh.
All right. Now, uh
Well, um, this is a bit more puzzling
than the choreography I'm used to.
How long do we have?
- Tonight.
- Tonight?
But the dance isn't until Sunday.
Yes, but the children are
coming by tomorrow at noon
to learn it from me.
Oh, Elizabeth.
I know! I know!
All right. No need to be so dramatic.
Just let me think.
I know who we need to call.
Oh, yes.
That's a nice little melody.
Thanks. I just wrote it.
Um
Something weighing on you?
It's nothing.
'Cause I get the sense
it's about the dance.
You don't have to tell me.
But it might feel a
lot better if you do.
Everyone's talking
about these new dances.
But I've never danced
with a partner before.
What if I embarrass myself?
Well, I'd be happy to show
you a few steps, if you like.
But I don't know how I look.
Well, Ang look
Dancing is not about
look, it's about feel.
That's easy for you to
say. It's different for me.
I'm different.
You're not different, baby girl.
You're just like everybody else.
But I'm not, Daddy.
Well, there's no reason you can't be.
Come on, let me show you.
Turn that on.
Okay.
Come around the table.
That's my girl.
Okay, let's start simple. Okay.
Right foot forward. Right foot back.
Left foot forward. Left foot back.
Huh? Okay, now we're gonna spin around.
Oh, that looks so good.
Yeah, you're doing great.
Dad, you're finally home.
Dance supplies.
I knew you'd have a problem with it.
What I have a problem with are secrets.
And dances.
I didn't say that.
You didn't have to say it.
You don't want me to grow up.
I want you I want you to grow up.
I just I want to know
why you didn't tell me.
Because I thought it would be a fight.
- What is this?
- Exactly.
This is stupid.
It's not stupid, Allie.
Because, like it or not, you
are the daughter of a Mountie.
And I don't think you're
ready for the responsibility
of looking after so many kids.
What if somebody gets hurt?
You're overreacting.
Mrs. Thornton is okay with it.
She's even going to teach us the dances.
- Elizabeth?
- [KNOCKING]
Hello.
Hi. I am on my way to town.
- My dad doesn't trust me.
- I didn't say that.
I just don't like you having
secret dances with no adults.
It's not it's not a trust thing.
Maybe we could find a compromise.
We could chaperone.
From a distance.
I can live with that.
Can you?
Sure.
It could work.
Now, do you want to see
the dress I picked out?
[CHUCKLES IN DELIGHT]
Oh.
Allie, that's beautiful.
Oh.
Wouldn't it be nice to just
make time stop for a moment?
Mm. Mm-hmm.
Did I hear that right?
Did she say that you are
teaching them how to dance?
Hopefully.
To be honest,
I think I'm just as in
over my head as you are.
[BOTH LAUGH]
Thank you so much for your help, Mei.
I really don't know where to begin.
Neither did I, but I
picked it up really quick
and I'm sure you will too.
- Ooh, okay.
- This is gonna be fun.
It's really fast.
Oh.
Right, left, right, left, right.
And you want to twist.
Twist. Twist.
Elizabeth.
She said to twist.
The feet.
Didn't you take lessons as a girl?
Yes, but it was classical ballroom.
Well, have you heard of the quickstep?
Uh-huh.
I believe Julie taught me a
few steps when she last visited.
Okay, if you can quickstep,
you can Charleston, I promise.
- Hear that?
- You think?
Start with the right leg.
Step. Touch. Step.
- A little faster.
- Step touch.
- Yes!
- Step touch.
[SQUEALS OF DELIGHT]
And you want to add with the hands.
Is this the Charleston?
That's perfect! That's perfect!
Oh!
♪
Look at you spin.
♪
♪
Good morning, Angela.
Oh, hi, Mrs. Thornton.
I have something for you.
The Story of My Life, Helen Keller.
I wanted to read this.
Oh, good.
After our conversation yesterday,
I called around and the
Buxton Library had a copy,
so they sent it over in their
early morning deliveries.
It may not be the same
as knowing someone,
but hopefully her words can help.
Thank you.
You're welcome.
- See you at dance practice.
- Mm-hmm.
[HOOVES THUDDING]
[PEACEFUL MUSIC]
Governor Bouchard, my, my.
Edie. Miss Martell.
Mrs. Martell.
I'm engaged.
What are you doing here?
What am I doing on my ranch?
Maybe I should ask you the same thing.
Hm.
I thought I'd take a ride up here
and see what's what for myself.
Mm.
I could show you the
cattle path to the pasture
at the center of all of this.
It's not a bad idea.
Thank you.
Shall we?
All right, everyone, let's
form two lines facing this wall.
There's space out this way, ladies.
Don't be shy.
Do we need a partner?
Actually, the Charleston
can be danced solo
or with a partner or in a group.
So anyone can join.
Just just follow my lead.
Okay, let's start with our right leg
tapping forward.
And now bring it back to center.
And now we'll use our left
leg and tap it backward
and bring it back to center.
Very good.
So altogether we have
forward and center.
Back and center.
We can even swing our arms a
bit to the right and center.
Right and center.
Now let's see if we
can pick up the pace.
Right, center.
Back, center.
Right, center.
Back, center. Fantastic!
And if you're feeling really fancy,
add in a little twist.
That's great.
Oh my goodness, you got it now.
♪
You're a natural.
Alright, Timmy!
♪
[HOOVES THUDDING]
It's been a tough couple of years for us
with the economy down.
We'd have all gone under
if it hadn't been for MacGinty's Meadow.
The only usable pasture in
the valley since the mudslide.
But we need access through
the park to get here.
I understand.
I'm probably being sentimental,
but this ranch meant
everything to my Uncle Ernie,
so it means everything to me.
Sounds like he was a good man.
He was wonderful.
When my parents passed,
he stepped right in.
He even paid for my law school.
When I was a girl,
I spent some of my
favorite summers here.
He'd create these little adventures.
Elves and fairies and secret
trails to hidden treasures.
[LUCAS CHUCKLES]
I guess I just want
to protect his legacy.
[KNOCKING]
I heard there was a dance lesson.
I gotta say, you picked
up those moves pretty fast.
[ELIZABETH LAUGHS]
Well, only thanks to Mei and Rosemary.
I was so worried about
making it perfect for Allie.
Yeah, I've been there.
Although you are a much better dancer
than you give yourself credit for.
Okay, maybe I had a little
help from some ballroom lessons
when I was younger.
I think my first dance was in a barn.
[LAUGHTER]
You want to show me a few
of those fancy dance moves?
I'd be delighted.
You know, I'm really proud of you.
Just the way you're handling all this.
Allie growing up.
I guess I
I didn't realize that
the last scavenger hunt
was going to be the last scavenger hunt.
But she's trying new things.
She's having fun.
I couldn't be happier for her.
Maybe we should follow her lead.
Maybe take the lead.
Oh.
♪
Look at you.
Well, maybe you're showing
me that this dance thing
isn't so bad after all.
Mm.
[LAUGHS]
♪
♪
[THE CHARLESTON PLAYS]
We have got to do
something about this dance.
I just learned there
will be no adults allowed.
Just look at what they're doing.
Oh, well, I think it's fantastic.
You know, Elizabeth and
I gave it a go last night.
Oh, we were shimmying and shaking,
and I had my hand going.
We were starting to get the hang of it.
Molly, we need to talk
to you about hazelnuts.
We heard that you bought some.
I bought a bag at the mercantile.
They just smelled so good
I couldn't help myself.
But what about the coin, the
gold coin from my article.
Oh, Rosemary, I'm a very busy woman.
I don't have time to read
every little fluff piece.
What did you use to
pay for the hazelnuts?
Did you use a gold coin?
Where would I have gotten that?
Well, that's what we're
trying to figure out, Molly.
If I had a gold coin,
I certainly wouldn't
be spending it on nuts.
Now, if you'll excuse me,
I have to get back to the infirmary.
Good day.
I don't think we're going
to find anyone with ties
to the Garrison Gang in this town.
Or the coin. Oh, dear.
I think we're back to the drawing board.
You know I don't I
don't mind the silence,
but you got something on your mind?
It's Angela.
I can't help but feel
that I let her down.
How's that?
Well, she was saying
last night how she
she feels different.
She is different.
That's the last thing
I want her to feel.
But if she's saying she feels that way,
then she feels different.
Look, you're the preacher in this town,
everybody looks to you to say things.
Maybe she's just
looking to you to listen.
Oh, no, no, no, no.
[KNOCKING]
Hm.
Lee, you need to cancel the dance.
Cancel the dance?!
Oh my goodness, Molly,
what on earth for?
It's scandalous.
Allie's birthday? Scandalous?
- It's just a dance.
- Not this one.
Partners. Shimmies.
No, adults. It's not appropriate.
And I am sure that your constituents
would like their voices
heard on this subject.
Molly, I really don't think
people are gonna mind that much.
Well, we will see. I'd
like to call a meeting,
and I think it will be clear to you
that there are a plethora of concerns.
Well, that was a bit dramatic.
- Mhm.
- Hm.
I'm not sure a dance is an emergency.
Well I agree with Molly.
Once Lee hears our concerns
he'll have to stop the dance.
There's a meeting about the dance.
There's Allie.
Opal?
The grown-ups are
trying to stop the dance.
- I need Mrs. Thornton.
- I'll get her.
You need to pass an emergency bylaw.
No teenage dances.
That's not fair!
Allie, you don't know
what you're getting
yourself into, honey.
Molly, are you really trying to
cancel Allie's birthday dance?
Elizabeth, I have experience with this.
It only ends in hurt feelings
and these new dances
- Can I have a say?
- No.
Jed, please let her speak.
This dance is about having fun.
It's about making friends
and trying something new.
Which could end badly.
Well, if it ends badly
or with hurt feelings,
then the children will have
learned a valuable lesson
and they can choose to
avoid it in the future.
I agree.
This is Allie's 17th birthday,
and I trust she's responsible
enough to handle this.
And Nathan and I will
be there to chaperone.
Well, I guess that could be okay.
Molly and I can chaperone as well.
Joseph and I can chaperone, too,
but we can all stay in the background.
You won't even notice us.
So we're all good with this, then?
Yes? Everybody's happy?
Okay.
Young lady, looks like
you got your dance.
[CLAPPING]
Hi, Daddy.
You mind if I sit?
I want to apologize for not
listening to you last night.
It's okay, Daddy.
No, it's not okay.
I'm ready to listen.
How are you feeling?
I'm actually really
excited about the dance.
Mrs. Thornton taught us the Charleston
and the music is so fun.
But?
I still feel different.
I've been reading this
book Mrs. Thornton gave me,
and I know I have a
community in Hope Valley,
but I want to know other
people who are like me.
People who are blind.
That's why I want to go
to a college for the blind.
Thank you for sharing with me.
Thank you for taking
the time to try again.
I love you.
I love you too.
Love you more.
I love you most.
So you want me to teach
you the Charleston?
I would love that.
There you go.
[LAUGHS]
Okay, Daddy. Follow me.
Okay.
- Forward step.
- Mm-hmm.
Back step. Back step.
- Forward step. Forward step.
- Okay.
- Back step, back.
- Mm-hmm.
And use your arms.
Good morning.
You're in town awfully early.
A calf got out and it's all my fault.
I didn't latch the gate
properly last night,
and the ranch hands are
all off for the weekend.
I could give you a hand.
[SCOFFS] You?
Really?
You wanted to show me life on the ranch?
Well, this is definitely
one way to see it.
I warn you, I know nothing.
That makes two of us.
[KNOCKING]
Come in.
Happy birthday.
I really, really messed this up.
No. No, no, no, no!
You look lovely.
But maybe you'd like
my birthday gift to you.
Oh, Mrs. Thornton.
It's beautiful.
I'm so glad.
Would you, maybe, like some help?
[CHUCKLES]
Oh, my.
Mm.
I never got to thank you
for teaching us those dances.
Sorry we didn't get to waltz.
That's all right.
I know that waltzing
isn't exactly your speed.
Actually, I kind of wish someone
would ask me to dance like that.
Might be old-fashioned,
but it's so romantic.
Mm.
Reminds me of why I started
dance lessons in the first place.
I was 15 and I liked a boy,
and I begged my parents to
agree to host a dance party
just to impress him.
You know, I kind of like someone too.
I guess I'm hoping this
dance will impress him.
Mm.
You won't say anything, right?
Of course not.
It's nice to have someone to
talk about this stuff with.
It's weird to talk to Dad about it.
[CHUCKLES]
There are some things
that just us girls get.
And that's okay.
Do you want to see?
Oh! Thank you so much.
I love it.
Not that I'm not grateful,
but doesn't the Governor
have something better to do?
Whoa.
Let this lone calf fend for itself.
I don't think so.
- Hey, buddy.
- Hi.
- It's okay.
- You want to come here?
- Okay. Okay.
- Come here.
Okay. Hey, hey!
[EDIE LAUGHS]
Stop.
So close, so close.
I told you I wasn't very good at this.
Apparently, neither am I.
Oh.
Hey. Hold on.
I have an idea.
Okay.
I think it's worth a try.
Mm-hmm. Do you?
Okay.
- Yeah.
- Yeah. Sure.
Come here, buddy.
- Oh. [LAUGHS]
- Okay, okay. Got him?
Okay. Yes, yes, yes.
- Okay, buddy.
- All right.
- Edie, your ring?
- What?
Your ring.
Oh.
Oh, it must have
fallen off in the grass.
Well, it has to be here somewhere.
Oh, Lucas, that's impossible.
I mean, it's like finding
a needle in a haystack.
- Well, but your fiancé
- There there is no fiancé.
I was engaged. I'm not anymore.
I wear the ring to keep suitors at bay.
I'm sorry.
I had no right burdening
you with my personal affairs.
It's all right.
You know, Edie Martell,
you continue to surprise me.
Hey buddy, come here.
Come here.
[GRUNTS]
[MINNIE] Yes, that's the last table.
[EXHALES]
Hey.
Everything looks
beautiful. Are you excited?
Where is everyone?
You know, I'm sure they're
just fashionably late.
Or?
This is gonna be a bust.
Allie, don't worry.
Yeah. Come on. Have fun. Hm?
I knew it.
I said this dance might just
leave someone brokenhearted.
I'm starting to think this
is a personal experience.
In my own youth, I threw a dance
and the boy I liked never showed.
I spent the whole night
by myself heartbroken.
I just wanted to prevent
Allie from going through that.
It's good of you to care.
[OPAL] Allie, people are arriving.
We should start the music.
What if no one dances?
[THE CHARLESTON PLAYS]
♪
No one is dancing.
I can take care of that.
♪
♪
Let's dance.
♪
♪
♪
♪
Look at them growing up.
They're quite the young ladies.
Yes, they are.
You fathers should be very proud.
I learn something from
your girls every day.
They're grown, but
we're the ones learning.
Hm.
♪
Oh, look how much fun they're having.
I bet everyone thinks I'm a fuddy-duddy.
Oh, I don't.
I see someone who's
passionate and who cares.
You know the boy who
stood you up at the dance?
He's the dumbest guy I've ever heard of.
[SIGHS]
Molly.
Jed, would you like to dance?
More than anything.
I uh I have a confession to make.
I bought those hazelnuts.
They just smell so good.
Don't they?
And I paid with a gold coin.
Oh.
That was you.
Oh.
Well, thank you for your honesty.
You should tell Bill.
Right now?
It can wait.
Where's your girlfriend?
I thought she would be with
the kids from Benson Hills.
Oh. Well, uh she's
sick. She couldn't come.
Want to dance with me? Just as friends.
All right.
♪
♪
You made it.
Happy birthday, Pigtails.
They're beautiful.
So, do you want to dance?
Yeah. Yeah, sure.
♪
Thank you.
She's happy thanks to you.
And you.
♪
♪