When Calls The Heart (2014) s12e11 Episode Script
Having Faith
1
Previously on When Calls the Heart
Jack.
Welcome to our first
ever harvest festival.
[NATHAN] I hear you like baseball.
[LITTLE JACK] Look what
Mountie Nathan gave to me.
It's Little Jack!
- He disappeared!
- Jack!
It could be dehydration,
but I still want to run
some tests, to be sure.
What else could it be?
Little Jack has diabetes.
But there's no cure for diabetes.
There are no words or
there's only one word.
Why?
Mei it's late.
I have to find it.
Can I help?
It's this, um, article, I
read it about a month ago.
It's about a treatment.
Oh!
I found it!
There's a program at the
University of Toronto.
Here.
It's a treatment, new
treatment for diabetes.
And they're calling it revolutionary
using a hormone called insulin.
They're still in the trial phase.
Which means that they need patients.
They need they need volunteers.
They're not saying
anything about the risks.
They probably don't even know.
It doesn't look like they're
taking young children.
I don't know, Mei.
This might be hoping for a miracle.
But with diabetes, there are
no other options, are there?
From the onset of symptoms,
in virtually every case
within a year or so
Then let's hope for a miracle.
♪
So it's a cure?
It's a treatment that helps replace
what Jack's pancreas can't produce.
So he can process glucose.
He'll still have diabetes,
but the hope is that the insulin
will help him live a normal life.
Do you know anyone who's tried it?
I don't, but I was able to
speak with one of the doctors
in the program this morning,
and the results are almost miraculous.
They haven't started
taking young children yet,
but they are willing to consider
an exception for Little Jack.
So we should go to Toronto.
I don't think traveling
that far is a good idea.
But
Mike and I can go and
make the case in person.
As Faith says, they're
not taking little ones yet.
But as a pharmacist, I
could try to persuade them.
Mike and Mei already
have tickets to Toronto
on the overnight train.
But what about your
trip to Niagara Falls?
This is so much more
important than that.
You'll need to send a letter giving
your consent for the treatment.
Then we'll deliver the letter in person.
And if all goes well, we'll
return with the insulin.
Okay, so
Elizabeth writes a letter,
and we hope that they say yes.
It might help if you told them
a bit about Little Jack's story.
Yes.
Sometimes scientists need
to separate their work
from the people that they're helping.
But if you let them
know who Little Jack is
and that he's strong
and that he'll stick
with the treatment
I understand.
Is is there anything
else that we should know?
It's a new treatment.
It's been remarkably
effective in early trials,
but we still don't know all the risks
or if Little Jack will tolerate it.
But it's our only hope.
All right. I will pack
two sandwiches for Nathan.
Oh, and extra carrots for Little Jack,
he loves carrots, so that's good.
He's certainly going to have
plenty of food and prayers.
All right. And some soup for Elizabeth.
- She likes that.
- Mrs. Yost sent this over.
Oh, wonderful. This is good.
We're going to need more ice
then for tomorrow. This
I can tell Mr. Yost to order more.
Oh, that would be
such a help. Thank you.
Mm-hmm. Okay.
Uh, no. Allie, uh thank you.
Oh. All right.
So this will fill out
breakfast for tomorrow,
and then I have you for lunch.
Of course, we can take lunch all week.
No, no, I have I have Faith
for the rest of the week.
And then I have Florence on the weekend.
It's all right.
We can take care of the arrangements.
Please, don't I just
I just need to keep busy.
It's important to let
ourselves feel, too.
I just try to imagine.
I know, but there's hope.
We have to hold on to that.
I am going to take
this to Elizabeth's now.
Oh.
I brought you lunch.
Thank you.
What else can I do? Are
there breakfast dishes
No.
What is it?
I have an hour to write
a letter to some doctors
explaining why my son deserves to live.
Oh.
I've always been able to write.
It's like blood flowing in
my veins, but but this?
How do I find the words?
You can do it.
[TEARY] What if it's not good enough?
You just need to tell his story.
How it began,
how much he's already been through.
You know what? We're gonna play a game.
It's called, "I remember."
I want you to tell me ten things
that you remember about Little Jack
from when he was just a little baby.
Whatever comes to you. No thinking.
All right, let's go.
I remember
Yes.
I remember giving birth
to him in a snowstorm
in the middle of the woods.
And when I put him in his
crib for the first time,
he looked like a little acorn.
I remember his weight on my chest
when I'd sing him to sleep.
I remember discovering his
alarming talent for hide and seek.
Rosemary.
Oh.
Keep going.
I remember the first
time he smiled at me.
Mm-hmm.
Yes, I will, superintendent.
Thank you.
- What are you doing?
- That was Hargraves.
You've been approved
for leave of absence.
I never asked for one.
For as long as you need.
I've been cleared to
return to active duty.
Thanks, Bill.
How's Elizabeth?
It's a tough time, but
she's keeping her head up.
Elizabeth Thornton is
as brave as they come.
Gentlemen, I don't want
to get anywhere wound up,
but I think Little
Jack's pony's missing.
It was at the stable,
stall's open and he's gone.
Well, let's all split
up. It's just a pony.
He couldn't have gotten too far.
Something for your journey.
Thank you, Minnie.
You didn't all have to come.
You're not in this alone.
Were you able to write the letter?
Here it is.
I hope it's enough.
I'm sure it's perfect.
Thank you for your help.
Mm-hmm.
We're all here for you.
Precious cargo.
Godspeed.
We'll call as soon as we know anything.
Maybe you could say a few words.
Of course.
Gather around.
Heavenly Father,
we ask that you that you
help guide Mike and Mei
on their travels tonight.
[ELIZABETH] "When my son was born,
he was small, asleep in his
crib, he reminded me of an acorn
waiting until the spring
would warm him from below
and send him shooting toward the sky.
When Little Jack was nervous
on his first day of school this year,
he shared his father's medal of bravery
with another little girl
who was more scared than him.
Little Jack never knew his father,
but that day,
finding his strength
by helping someone else,
I saw how much he'll grow
up to be just like him.
Just as the miracle of
insulin might help him grow up
to be the fine young
man he's meant to be.
I know he'd also find his strength
from being part of your study
and so on my son's
behalf, I offer my consent.
Who can say how life
pushes up from darkness?
What I know is that little Jack's spirit
is pushing me forward,
and I hope that together,
we can give him a chance
to find his strength
and offer it up to the sky."
- Any word?
- On the medicine or the pony?
- Both.
- Both nothing.
- Any word?
- Nothing. You?
Nothing.
- Any word?
- No.
Nothing.
May as well sit. There's
not much else to do.
You still the Governor?
Oh right, that.
That? What exactly is that?
You know, there was a
recall poll this morning.
It's not important, but
you were right, Henry.
Two to one against. And
that's just my own party.
Are you going to fight it?
What's the point?
Well, at least you're leaving
the right sort of legacy
Goldie National Park.
That's that's something.
I suppose.
Do you remember all those things
that I was hoping to accomplish?
Your grand vision. Who could forget?
Healthcare, trains, education.
Well noble goals.
They smacked right
into political reality.
What's to stop you now
that you don't have to worry
about getting reelected again?
Nothing.
Didn't Henry figure out that
executive order for the park?
What do you say?
You got any more tricks up your sleeve?
Well, there's a solution
to every problem.
Well, all right then.
- I approve.
- Here, here to that.
Nice seeing you, gentlemen.
Back to the task at hand.
Which is?
Finding that pony.
And I could use all the help I can get.
All right.
Mom, can I talk to you?
It's about Little Jack.
I bet you have a lot of feelings.
I was supposed to be
watching him when he got lost.
Oh, sweetie,
that's not your fault.
The kids are making get well cards.
Oh.
I'm sure this will cheer him up.
I just wish I could do more.
Is there something you
were thinking about?
Little Jack loves baseball.
I was thinking maybe we
can invite him to play.
I think it might be
hard for him to play.
And truth be told,
I'm not sure he can go out
right now to even watch.
Maybe he can listen.
You want me to make you a cup of tea?
I just feel so helpless. I
wish I could do something.
Hey you did. You wrote the letter.
Well, what if it's not enough?
Could I be doing more?
You could watch me do the dishes.
I mean, that's that's something.
[BOTH CHUCKLE]
[KNOCKING]
Hi, Mrs. Thornton.
How's Little Jack doing?
He's doing well. He's
sleeping right now.
I'll be sure to let him
know you both stopped by.
The kids made cards for him.
Oh.
These are so sweet.
I can't wait to show him.
He's already been saying
how much he's missing
playing baseball with you two.
We were thinking, since Little
Jack loves baseball so much.
We thought we could put it on the radio.
The kids could play a game,
and we can announce it on
Mrs. Coulter's radio hour.
Is that
Do you think that might
make him feel better?
Boys
that is a beautiful idea.
And he is going to love it, I'm sure.
You just have to promise me one thing.
- Anything?
- Sure.
Promise me you'll have fun.
I think we could all use
a bit of fun right now
- while we wait for news.
- We'll try.
Okay.
Come on, everyone. Let's
get the game started.
They're starting.
And when someone hits a
ball, it sounds like this.
Oh, that's really neat.
Oliver's all set.
Can he see the whole field?
He's on the balcony with his binoculars.
Well, I hate to break it to you kids,
but these microphone cables,
they won't reach the field.
They don't have to, Mr. Yost.
Oliver will yell,
what's happening to me.
Then I'll tell Cooper and Toby
what just happened on the field.
Those are called plays.
And this is called
play-by-play announcing.
I got the idea from Angela.
That's how I follow the game.
Well, all I can say
is I'll be listening.
[PIANO PLAYING]
- What do you think?
- Terrific.
And there's our opening
fanfare everyone.
Stand by
Okay.
to play ball.
Ooh! Play ball!
Hey, look who's up and about.
He didn't want to miss the game.
That is not going to happen on my watch.
Yay!
Welcome, ladies and gentlemen,
to the Valley Voice Sports
Hour with Toby and Cooper.
Who's ready for a ball game?
Me, I'm ready.
I'm ready too.
First up to bat.
Roberts up.
Robert.
Robert.
Let's go, Robert!
First pitch and foul ball.
It's an out ball!
What's an out ball?
Foul ball!
A foul ball!
- Foul ball!
- Oh!
What do we do now?
- Wait.
- Talk!
- About what?
- Baseball.
[CLEARS THROAT]
So, the Hope Valley Hope-sters
our local baseball team.
[COOPER] Hope-sters?
Where'd you get that from?
- I don't know.
- [CHUCKLES]
The Hope-sters have quite a lineup.
We've got the Timmy.
Maybe our best hitter.
Strike two!
Strike two.
Okay, Robert, one last shot.
Wait.
He made it to first.
Ooh!
And we have a hit.
Yeah.
Robert Wolf is running and running,
and, ladies and gentlemen,
has made it to first base.
- Yes!
- [CHEERS]
[PIANO PLAYING]
Next up to bat
Timmy!
Here we go, Timmy! Come on!
Strike one!
Swing and a miss!
Strike one!
Oooh!
Strike two.
Woosh!
And that's strike two.
It's his last chance.
Oh, we're getting a
message from the field.
Aww.
What?
Timmy wants to dedicate his home run
to our teammate, Little Jack Thornton.
[CROWD AWES]
I know, that's what I said.
We all can't wait until you
can play with us again, buddy.
That's me.
That's me!
Yeah, that is you.
Wait.
Timmy hasn't made a home run yet.
I guess he's about to make a home run.
Come on, Timmy!
Come on, Timmy. Come on, Timmy.
Come on, Timmy.
He swings and
And
It's a hit.
It's going long.
It's a hit and it's going long.
Oh.
It's a hit. And it's going long and
And
And
- And
- And
It's a home run!
[CHEERS]
[BELL DINGING]
[LAUGHING]
[CHEERING]
How about that?
How about that?
That was the best baseball game ever.
It really sounded like a lot of fun.
I especially enjoyed the music.
Thank you, Mrs. Thornton.
The whole thing was quite an operation.
It will be even more fun next time
when you're all better.
Soon you're going to
be hitting the home run.
And uh, Timmy said you
could use his lucky ball.
Really? Thank you.
Can I put this under
my pillow for nap time?
If you think you'll be
able to sleep with it.
Little Jack can do anything
he puts his mind to.
Thank you all so much.
You really made today feel very special.
What a kid, huh?
Even with everything he's going through,
a little thing can make him so happy.
Yeah.
Maybe
Maybe what?
Maybe that's how I missed it.
He's such a happy kid.
How did I not notice anything
in all the times I babysat him?
Nobody noticed. He seemed fine.
Maybe if I'd been paying more attention.
You don't think Mrs.
Thornton was paying attention?
Of course she was.
- But
- What if we all did everything right
but there was nothing we
could have done to stop it.
Then that stinks.
It does.
But
take this from an
expert in blaming myself,
it won't help.
I'm glad you're here.
[MEI] I wish we had better news.
[FAITH] Tell me the worst.
They won't let him in.
They misunderstood and thought
Little Jack lived in Toronto.
Why would that make a difference?
Well, that's what I said.
The insulin has to be used
within a few days of being produced,
and it has to be kept
cold the entire time.
And they said that
they won't transport it
for just one patient.
That's it? That's their answer?
They said that they're
trying to get clinics built
in remote areas where they
can transport the drug.
But they don't know when that will be.
There has to be another way.
We're meeting with the head
of the lab tomorrow, so
if you have any ideas.
I'll think.
[KNOCKING]
Hi.
Just checking on Jackaroo
to see how he's doing.
- Shh.
- I'm sorry.
- He's sleeping.
- I'm sorry.
It's just about to take him upstairs.
Oh.
Thank you.
Okay.
Got him.
How are things?
Ah, it's all quiet at the
Mountie office, and, uh,
Oliver is reorganizing
everything again.
Did you find Pal yet?
No. Not yet. We'll keep looking.
Does he know?
No. No, we haven't told him.
We hope we don't have to.
Yeah.
How are you?
I'm fine.
Nathan
I'm a Mountie.
My job is to keep people safe.
To protect them.
I stop the bad guy.
I came to Hope Valley
to protect Elizabeth
and to protect Little Jack.
But this
with him, I can't I
can't stop the bad guy.
With her, I can't stop the hurt. I
I can't do my job.
And for the first time in
my life, Bill, I just
I just feel
powerless.
Your job is to be there when it counts.
It looks like you're doing
a pretty good job to me.
[KNOCKING]
Oh, Rosemary.
I was just delivering breakfast.
You're delivering good news, I hope.
The lab turned us down.
They said Hope Valley is too remote.
Too remote?
Half the territory is remote.
They said they planned to
open territorial clinics
as soon as they can.
That's not good enough.
Well, could we be a territorial clinic?
It's not something you can do overnight.
All right, what's required?
In this case they're saying
we need a minimum of 10 patients,
a facility, medical personnel
who have been trained
to administer insulin.
Mei is medical personnel
and she's in Toronto.
Couldn't she be trained by the lab?
And then train you?
We don't have access to the
latest testing equipment,
and obviously we can't
manufacture insulin here,
but we do know the techniques.
We could administer the doses
and help them expand their trial.
All right. Then all we
need is nine more patients.
- We'll find them.
- Exactly.
A clinic?
Faith would run it out of the infirmary
and monitor the patients
for the university.
So we need to find nine
people with diabetes.
Who are willing to try
a brand new treatment?
It is already being called a miracle.
People would be lucky
to have access to it.
I've compiled a list of patients
in the surrounding valleys
who've been diagnosed.
The challenge will be finding people
who are willing to
travel here every day.
- Tell us what we can do.
- How we can help?
That's what I was hoping you would say.
We need to get these
fliers about the symptoms
into every home in the valley.
Oh, we can also go to hotels
and all of the watering holes halls.
And churches. They might
help us reach folks.
Oh, yes. I'll talk to Joseph.
And I'll put a call
out over the airwaves.
Good.
Good morning from Hope Valley.
Today, I would like to
talk to our listeners
about something very
important. It's called diabetes.
It's a very serious medical condition
with symptoms such as fatigue,
feeling thirsty or hungry,
sudden weight loss.
But there is hope.
Doctors have discovered
what is quite possibly
a miracle treatment.
But we need volunteers.
So if you or someone you know
has been diagnosed with diabetes,
please contact us
at the Queen of Hearts
Saloon here in Hope Valley
or go and visit Dr. Faith Carter.
Thank you.
[TELEPHONE RINGING]
Queen of Hearts Saloon.
Yes, it is.
Uh, yeah, yeah, yeah.
That's that's great.
Okay, let me just, um, let
me just write your name down,
and I will get, uh, Dr.
Carter to get back to you.
Okay.
Absolutely. Okay. Thank you so much.
Reginald P. Walker.
Yep. Our first one.
Are you ready for your checkup?
Do we have to walk?
Well, what if instead I gave you a ride?
- Okay.
- Yeah.
Oh, okay.
Oh.
My, you're a bit taller than Pal, huh?
Are you ready?
- [NATHAN WHINNIES]
- [ELIZABETH CHUCKLES]
He's so tired.
Yes.
Some good news.
We're getting a steady
stream of patients.
Good.
But
I think it's best if
Little Jack stays here
so I can keep an eye on him.
For how long?
For now.
And it'll be good that he's
here when the insulin comes.
Okay. I'll go and collect
some of his things.
Would you please let him know
I'll be right back if he wakes up.
Of course.
All right. Thank you.
So we have a young girl
from a farm outside of Buxton
that makes well seven.
Minnie anything?
People are either nervous
about the treatment
or they can't make the trip every day.
But we'll keep trying.
- How'd it go?
- Joseph Canfield is a miracle worker.
We were only partially successful.
[MOLLY] Two sisters
diagnosed just this year.
I told them the insulin was a gift.
And one of the sisters, Sophia,
said she'd be willing to try.
But what about the other one?
She's not as sick,
so she's convinced she doesn't need it.
[MOLLY] I think she
might just be afraid.
Okay, so that makes
eight plus Little Jack.
- We're so close.
- Close isn't enough.
That has to be enough.
Let's call. I'll talk to them.
Florence, patch me through
to the clinic in Toronto.
Good morning.
This is Dr. Faith Carter,
calling from Hope Valley.
Yes. Hi.
We have a confirmed
list of nine patients.
I know.
Please hold on a moment.
Hello.
This is Elizabeth Thornton.
I wrote to you a few days
ago about my son, Jack.
You said that we needed 10
patients before you would issue
the insulin that could save his life.
Well, we have nine lives
that could be saved.
One of whom has a sister
who has also been diagnosed
and I am quite sure once she
sees her sister get better,
you may very well
have your 10th patient.
[CRYING] Thank you.
Thank you.
[CRYING]
They said yes.
[THUNDER]
The train is over an hour late.
It's not like it to be
this far off schedule.
Do you think they got
held up by the weather?
I'm gonna call the station
and find out what's going on.
Oh.
It's bad. It's really bad.
What's wrong?
Oh, one of my drivers has
called from Summit Junction.
The storm has caused a massive
pile up crash on the crossing,
so they've shut down the line.
But Mike and Mei.
They're gonna be delayed up to 24 hours.
Along with the medicine.
They can't wait that
long. I'm going out there.
Okay, I'm going with you,
but we're gonna take
the four-seater, okay?
I'll be right back.
I need to be with
Elizabeth. We should go.
- I'll wait by the phone.
- All right.
I have a blanket if you're cold.
No, I'm all right. Is he still sleeping?
- Any
- No change.
Are you sure you don't
want to get some sleep?
I need to be awake when they come.
You will be.
No one's sleeping tonight.
I think I'll sit with
him for a few minutes.
I don't know how she does it.
She's so strong.
Going through what
she's going through I
Like what you went through.
If something were to happen
to Goldie, I don't know.
But still
you do.
When Angela got sick,
there was no knowing what would happen.
I felt so lost.
Lost in so much doubt.
But that's where you find faith.
When it's all you've got.
What do you do?
You look at the ground under your feet.
Not to the top of the mountain.
You only think about what
you know in that moment.
That they are alive.
That they're strong
and that there is hope.
You had quite the trip?
I've never been happier
than when I saw Bill
and Lee board that train.
Thank you, Mei.
Of course.
How long until we know?
Oh, it shouldn't take long.
All right, my sweet boy.
I pray this makes you better.
Be strong for mommy.
Please come back to me.
All right.
They gave him the first dose.
He's not awake, but he
hasn't had a bad reaction so.
It's good news.
What a blessing.
Amen.
So, um, do we think
this is working or
We'll know by morning.
All right.
So we wait.
- So we wait.
- Mm-hmm.
I'll, um I'll put some coffee on.
I'll make some grilled cheeses. Anyone?
Good idea, Hickam
Mike
Thank you.
His vitals are stable.
No sign of rejection.
Mmm
Honey bear.
[GROGGY] Mommy.
Oh, my baby!
Why are you so sad, Mama?
I am the happiest I've ever been.
All creatures of our God and King. ♪
Lift up your voices let us sing. ♪
Hallelujah, Hallelujah, Hallelujah. ♪
We called and our prayers were answered.
We believed and were rewarded.
God provided medicine for Little Jack
and he brought Pal home.
As we gather here today
in honor of Saint Francis,
who so loved all of God's creatures,
we ask him to bless and protect
the most vulnerable amongst us.
May God grant us the grace to
Protect and sustain one another.
Whether on wings or in
water, four legs or two.
We are all God's
creatures, great and small.
Now let's bless the animals.
Yeah. Good boy.
We should get a dog.
What?
Our hands aren't full
enough with Goldie as it is.
Oh, just imagine walking
on her namesake trail
with a little dog.
Wouldn't that be fun, honey?
In her namesake park. I
see what you're saying.
Maybe. We'll think about it.
- We're getting a dog!
- No, that's not what I said.
I said, well, think about it.
I said, we'll think about it.
I said, well, think about it.
He's finally asleep.
Apparently the bed in the
infirmary is more comfortable.
Well, I could go look
for some new mattresses.
No. You have more important things to do
like getting back to work.
Nothing is more important than this.
I'm not sure what we'd
do without you, Nathan.
What I would do.
Thank you for standing with me
when I couldn't see the light.
There's nowhere that I would rather be.
You okay?
I don't know.
I am so confused about so many things.
Today feels like both the worst
and the best day of my life.
Well
we have a whole lifetime
to figure it out.
So does he.
♪
Previously on When Calls the Heart
Jack.
Welcome to our first
ever harvest festival.
[NATHAN] I hear you like baseball.
[LITTLE JACK] Look what
Mountie Nathan gave to me.
It's Little Jack!
- He disappeared!
- Jack!
It could be dehydration,
but I still want to run
some tests, to be sure.
What else could it be?
Little Jack has diabetes.
But there's no cure for diabetes.
There are no words or
there's only one word.
Why?
Mei it's late.
I have to find it.
Can I help?
It's this, um, article, I
read it about a month ago.
It's about a treatment.
Oh!
I found it!
There's a program at the
University of Toronto.
Here.
It's a treatment, new
treatment for diabetes.
And they're calling it revolutionary
using a hormone called insulin.
They're still in the trial phase.
Which means that they need patients.
They need they need volunteers.
They're not saying
anything about the risks.
They probably don't even know.
It doesn't look like they're
taking young children.
I don't know, Mei.
This might be hoping for a miracle.
But with diabetes, there are
no other options, are there?
From the onset of symptoms,
in virtually every case
within a year or so
Then let's hope for a miracle.
♪
So it's a cure?
It's a treatment that helps replace
what Jack's pancreas can't produce.
So he can process glucose.
He'll still have diabetes,
but the hope is that the insulin
will help him live a normal life.
Do you know anyone who's tried it?
I don't, but I was able to
speak with one of the doctors
in the program this morning,
and the results are almost miraculous.
They haven't started
taking young children yet,
but they are willing to consider
an exception for Little Jack.
So we should go to Toronto.
I don't think traveling
that far is a good idea.
But
Mike and I can go and
make the case in person.
As Faith says, they're
not taking little ones yet.
But as a pharmacist, I
could try to persuade them.
Mike and Mei already
have tickets to Toronto
on the overnight train.
But what about your
trip to Niagara Falls?
This is so much more
important than that.
You'll need to send a letter giving
your consent for the treatment.
Then we'll deliver the letter in person.
And if all goes well, we'll
return with the insulin.
Okay, so
Elizabeth writes a letter,
and we hope that they say yes.
It might help if you told them
a bit about Little Jack's story.
Yes.
Sometimes scientists need
to separate their work
from the people that they're helping.
But if you let them
know who Little Jack is
and that he's strong
and that he'll stick
with the treatment
I understand.
Is is there anything
else that we should know?
It's a new treatment.
It's been remarkably
effective in early trials,
but we still don't know all the risks
or if Little Jack will tolerate it.
But it's our only hope.
All right. I will pack
two sandwiches for Nathan.
Oh, and extra carrots for Little Jack,
he loves carrots, so that's good.
He's certainly going to have
plenty of food and prayers.
All right. And some soup for Elizabeth.
- She likes that.
- Mrs. Yost sent this over.
Oh, wonderful. This is good.
We're going to need more ice
then for tomorrow. This
I can tell Mr. Yost to order more.
Oh, that would be
such a help. Thank you.
Mm-hmm. Okay.
Uh, no. Allie, uh thank you.
Oh. All right.
So this will fill out
breakfast for tomorrow,
and then I have you for lunch.
Of course, we can take lunch all week.
No, no, I have I have Faith
for the rest of the week.
And then I have Florence on the weekend.
It's all right.
We can take care of the arrangements.
Please, don't I just
I just need to keep busy.
It's important to let
ourselves feel, too.
I just try to imagine.
I know, but there's hope.
We have to hold on to that.
I am going to take
this to Elizabeth's now.
Oh.
I brought you lunch.
Thank you.
What else can I do? Are
there breakfast dishes
No.
What is it?
I have an hour to write
a letter to some doctors
explaining why my son deserves to live.
Oh.
I've always been able to write.
It's like blood flowing in
my veins, but but this?
How do I find the words?
You can do it.
[TEARY] What if it's not good enough?
You just need to tell his story.
How it began,
how much he's already been through.
You know what? We're gonna play a game.
It's called, "I remember."
I want you to tell me ten things
that you remember about Little Jack
from when he was just a little baby.
Whatever comes to you. No thinking.
All right, let's go.
I remember
Yes.
I remember giving birth
to him in a snowstorm
in the middle of the woods.
And when I put him in his
crib for the first time,
he looked like a little acorn.
I remember his weight on my chest
when I'd sing him to sleep.
I remember discovering his
alarming talent for hide and seek.
Rosemary.
Oh.
Keep going.
I remember the first
time he smiled at me.
Mm-hmm.
Yes, I will, superintendent.
Thank you.
- What are you doing?
- That was Hargraves.
You've been approved
for leave of absence.
I never asked for one.
For as long as you need.
I've been cleared to
return to active duty.
Thanks, Bill.
How's Elizabeth?
It's a tough time, but
she's keeping her head up.
Elizabeth Thornton is
as brave as they come.
Gentlemen, I don't want
to get anywhere wound up,
but I think Little
Jack's pony's missing.
It was at the stable,
stall's open and he's gone.
Well, let's all split
up. It's just a pony.
He couldn't have gotten too far.
Something for your journey.
Thank you, Minnie.
You didn't all have to come.
You're not in this alone.
Were you able to write the letter?
Here it is.
I hope it's enough.
I'm sure it's perfect.
Thank you for your help.
Mm-hmm.
We're all here for you.
Precious cargo.
Godspeed.
We'll call as soon as we know anything.
Maybe you could say a few words.
Of course.
Gather around.
Heavenly Father,
we ask that you that you
help guide Mike and Mei
on their travels tonight.
[ELIZABETH] "When my son was born,
he was small, asleep in his
crib, he reminded me of an acorn
waiting until the spring
would warm him from below
and send him shooting toward the sky.
When Little Jack was nervous
on his first day of school this year,
he shared his father's medal of bravery
with another little girl
who was more scared than him.
Little Jack never knew his father,
but that day,
finding his strength
by helping someone else,
I saw how much he'll grow
up to be just like him.
Just as the miracle of
insulin might help him grow up
to be the fine young
man he's meant to be.
I know he'd also find his strength
from being part of your study
and so on my son's
behalf, I offer my consent.
Who can say how life
pushes up from darkness?
What I know is that little Jack's spirit
is pushing me forward,
and I hope that together,
we can give him a chance
to find his strength
and offer it up to the sky."
- Any word?
- On the medicine or the pony?
- Both.
- Both nothing.
- Any word?
- Nothing. You?
Nothing.
- Any word?
- No.
Nothing.
May as well sit. There's
not much else to do.
You still the Governor?
Oh right, that.
That? What exactly is that?
You know, there was a
recall poll this morning.
It's not important, but
you were right, Henry.
Two to one against. And
that's just my own party.
Are you going to fight it?
What's the point?
Well, at least you're leaving
the right sort of legacy
Goldie National Park.
That's that's something.
I suppose.
Do you remember all those things
that I was hoping to accomplish?
Your grand vision. Who could forget?
Healthcare, trains, education.
Well noble goals.
They smacked right
into political reality.
What's to stop you now
that you don't have to worry
about getting reelected again?
Nothing.
Didn't Henry figure out that
executive order for the park?
What do you say?
You got any more tricks up your sleeve?
Well, there's a solution
to every problem.
Well, all right then.
- I approve.
- Here, here to that.
Nice seeing you, gentlemen.
Back to the task at hand.
Which is?
Finding that pony.
And I could use all the help I can get.
All right.
Mom, can I talk to you?
It's about Little Jack.
I bet you have a lot of feelings.
I was supposed to be
watching him when he got lost.
Oh, sweetie,
that's not your fault.
The kids are making get well cards.
Oh.
I'm sure this will cheer him up.
I just wish I could do more.
Is there something you
were thinking about?
Little Jack loves baseball.
I was thinking maybe we
can invite him to play.
I think it might be
hard for him to play.
And truth be told,
I'm not sure he can go out
right now to even watch.
Maybe he can listen.
You want me to make you a cup of tea?
I just feel so helpless. I
wish I could do something.
Hey you did. You wrote the letter.
Well, what if it's not enough?
Could I be doing more?
You could watch me do the dishes.
I mean, that's that's something.
[BOTH CHUCKLE]
[KNOCKING]
Hi, Mrs. Thornton.
How's Little Jack doing?
He's doing well. He's
sleeping right now.
I'll be sure to let him
know you both stopped by.
The kids made cards for him.
Oh.
These are so sweet.
I can't wait to show him.
He's already been saying
how much he's missing
playing baseball with you two.
We were thinking, since Little
Jack loves baseball so much.
We thought we could put it on the radio.
The kids could play a game,
and we can announce it on
Mrs. Coulter's radio hour.
Is that
Do you think that might
make him feel better?
Boys
that is a beautiful idea.
And he is going to love it, I'm sure.
You just have to promise me one thing.
- Anything?
- Sure.
Promise me you'll have fun.
I think we could all use
a bit of fun right now
- while we wait for news.
- We'll try.
Okay.
Come on, everyone. Let's
get the game started.
They're starting.
And when someone hits a
ball, it sounds like this.
Oh, that's really neat.
Oliver's all set.
Can he see the whole field?
He's on the balcony with his binoculars.
Well, I hate to break it to you kids,
but these microphone cables,
they won't reach the field.
They don't have to, Mr. Yost.
Oliver will yell,
what's happening to me.
Then I'll tell Cooper and Toby
what just happened on the field.
Those are called plays.
And this is called
play-by-play announcing.
I got the idea from Angela.
That's how I follow the game.
Well, all I can say
is I'll be listening.
[PIANO PLAYING]
- What do you think?
- Terrific.
And there's our opening
fanfare everyone.
Stand by
Okay.
to play ball.
Ooh! Play ball!
Hey, look who's up and about.
He didn't want to miss the game.
That is not going to happen on my watch.
Yay!
Welcome, ladies and gentlemen,
to the Valley Voice Sports
Hour with Toby and Cooper.
Who's ready for a ball game?
Me, I'm ready.
I'm ready too.
First up to bat.
Roberts up.
Robert.
Robert.
Let's go, Robert!
First pitch and foul ball.
It's an out ball!
What's an out ball?
Foul ball!
A foul ball!
- Foul ball!
- Oh!
What do we do now?
- Wait.
- Talk!
- About what?
- Baseball.
[CLEARS THROAT]
So, the Hope Valley Hope-sters
our local baseball team.
[COOPER] Hope-sters?
Where'd you get that from?
- I don't know.
- [CHUCKLES]
The Hope-sters have quite a lineup.
We've got the Timmy.
Maybe our best hitter.
Strike two!
Strike two.
Okay, Robert, one last shot.
Wait.
He made it to first.
Ooh!
And we have a hit.
Yeah.
Robert Wolf is running and running,
and, ladies and gentlemen,
has made it to first base.
- Yes!
- [CHEERS]
[PIANO PLAYING]
Next up to bat
Timmy!
Here we go, Timmy! Come on!
Strike one!
Swing and a miss!
Strike one!
Oooh!
Strike two.
Woosh!
And that's strike two.
It's his last chance.
Oh, we're getting a
message from the field.
Aww.
What?
Timmy wants to dedicate his home run
to our teammate, Little Jack Thornton.
[CROWD AWES]
I know, that's what I said.
We all can't wait until you
can play with us again, buddy.
That's me.
That's me!
Yeah, that is you.
Wait.
Timmy hasn't made a home run yet.
I guess he's about to make a home run.
Come on, Timmy!
Come on, Timmy. Come on, Timmy.
Come on, Timmy.
He swings and
And
It's a hit.
It's going long.
It's a hit and it's going long.
Oh.
It's a hit. And it's going long and
And
And
- And
- And
It's a home run!
[CHEERS]
[BELL DINGING]
[LAUGHING]
[CHEERING]
How about that?
How about that?
That was the best baseball game ever.
It really sounded like a lot of fun.
I especially enjoyed the music.
Thank you, Mrs. Thornton.
The whole thing was quite an operation.
It will be even more fun next time
when you're all better.
Soon you're going to
be hitting the home run.
And uh, Timmy said you
could use his lucky ball.
Really? Thank you.
Can I put this under
my pillow for nap time?
If you think you'll be
able to sleep with it.
Little Jack can do anything
he puts his mind to.
Thank you all so much.
You really made today feel very special.
What a kid, huh?
Even with everything he's going through,
a little thing can make him so happy.
Yeah.
Maybe
Maybe what?
Maybe that's how I missed it.
He's such a happy kid.
How did I not notice anything
in all the times I babysat him?
Nobody noticed. He seemed fine.
Maybe if I'd been paying more attention.
You don't think Mrs.
Thornton was paying attention?
Of course she was.
- But
- What if we all did everything right
but there was nothing we
could have done to stop it.
Then that stinks.
It does.
But
take this from an
expert in blaming myself,
it won't help.
I'm glad you're here.
[MEI] I wish we had better news.
[FAITH] Tell me the worst.
They won't let him in.
They misunderstood and thought
Little Jack lived in Toronto.
Why would that make a difference?
Well, that's what I said.
The insulin has to be used
within a few days of being produced,
and it has to be kept
cold the entire time.
And they said that
they won't transport it
for just one patient.
That's it? That's their answer?
They said that they're
trying to get clinics built
in remote areas where they
can transport the drug.
But they don't know when that will be.
There has to be another way.
We're meeting with the head
of the lab tomorrow, so
if you have any ideas.
I'll think.
[KNOCKING]
Hi.
Just checking on Jackaroo
to see how he's doing.
- Shh.
- I'm sorry.
- He's sleeping.
- I'm sorry.
It's just about to take him upstairs.
Oh.
Thank you.
Okay.
Got him.
How are things?
Ah, it's all quiet at the
Mountie office, and, uh,
Oliver is reorganizing
everything again.
Did you find Pal yet?
No. Not yet. We'll keep looking.
Does he know?
No. No, we haven't told him.
We hope we don't have to.
Yeah.
How are you?
I'm fine.
Nathan
I'm a Mountie.
My job is to keep people safe.
To protect them.
I stop the bad guy.
I came to Hope Valley
to protect Elizabeth
and to protect Little Jack.
But this
with him, I can't I
can't stop the bad guy.
With her, I can't stop the hurt. I
I can't do my job.
And for the first time in
my life, Bill, I just
I just feel
powerless.
Your job is to be there when it counts.
It looks like you're doing
a pretty good job to me.
[KNOCKING]
Oh, Rosemary.
I was just delivering breakfast.
You're delivering good news, I hope.
The lab turned us down.
They said Hope Valley is too remote.
Too remote?
Half the territory is remote.
They said they planned to
open territorial clinics
as soon as they can.
That's not good enough.
Well, could we be a territorial clinic?
It's not something you can do overnight.
All right, what's required?
In this case they're saying
we need a minimum of 10 patients,
a facility, medical personnel
who have been trained
to administer insulin.
Mei is medical personnel
and she's in Toronto.
Couldn't she be trained by the lab?
And then train you?
We don't have access to the
latest testing equipment,
and obviously we can't
manufacture insulin here,
but we do know the techniques.
We could administer the doses
and help them expand their trial.
All right. Then all we
need is nine more patients.
- We'll find them.
- Exactly.
A clinic?
Faith would run it out of the infirmary
and monitor the patients
for the university.
So we need to find nine
people with diabetes.
Who are willing to try
a brand new treatment?
It is already being called a miracle.
People would be lucky
to have access to it.
I've compiled a list of patients
in the surrounding valleys
who've been diagnosed.
The challenge will be finding people
who are willing to
travel here every day.
- Tell us what we can do.
- How we can help?
That's what I was hoping you would say.
We need to get these
fliers about the symptoms
into every home in the valley.
Oh, we can also go to hotels
and all of the watering holes halls.
And churches. They might
help us reach folks.
Oh, yes. I'll talk to Joseph.
And I'll put a call
out over the airwaves.
Good.
Good morning from Hope Valley.
Today, I would like to
talk to our listeners
about something very
important. It's called diabetes.
It's a very serious medical condition
with symptoms such as fatigue,
feeling thirsty or hungry,
sudden weight loss.
But there is hope.
Doctors have discovered
what is quite possibly
a miracle treatment.
But we need volunteers.
So if you or someone you know
has been diagnosed with diabetes,
please contact us
at the Queen of Hearts
Saloon here in Hope Valley
or go and visit Dr. Faith Carter.
Thank you.
[TELEPHONE RINGING]
Queen of Hearts Saloon.
Yes, it is.
Uh, yeah, yeah, yeah.
That's that's great.
Okay, let me just, um, let
me just write your name down,
and I will get, uh, Dr.
Carter to get back to you.
Okay.
Absolutely. Okay. Thank you so much.
Reginald P. Walker.
Yep. Our first one.
Are you ready for your checkup?
Do we have to walk?
Well, what if instead I gave you a ride?
- Okay.
- Yeah.
Oh, okay.
Oh.
My, you're a bit taller than Pal, huh?
Are you ready?
- [NATHAN WHINNIES]
- [ELIZABETH CHUCKLES]
He's so tired.
Yes.
Some good news.
We're getting a steady
stream of patients.
Good.
But
I think it's best if
Little Jack stays here
so I can keep an eye on him.
For how long?
For now.
And it'll be good that he's
here when the insulin comes.
Okay. I'll go and collect
some of his things.
Would you please let him know
I'll be right back if he wakes up.
Of course.
All right. Thank you.
So we have a young girl
from a farm outside of Buxton
that makes well seven.
Minnie anything?
People are either nervous
about the treatment
or they can't make the trip every day.
But we'll keep trying.
- How'd it go?
- Joseph Canfield is a miracle worker.
We were only partially successful.
[MOLLY] Two sisters
diagnosed just this year.
I told them the insulin was a gift.
And one of the sisters, Sophia,
said she'd be willing to try.
But what about the other one?
She's not as sick,
so she's convinced she doesn't need it.
[MOLLY] I think she
might just be afraid.
Okay, so that makes
eight plus Little Jack.
- We're so close.
- Close isn't enough.
That has to be enough.
Let's call. I'll talk to them.
Florence, patch me through
to the clinic in Toronto.
Good morning.
This is Dr. Faith Carter,
calling from Hope Valley.
Yes. Hi.
We have a confirmed
list of nine patients.
I know.
Please hold on a moment.
Hello.
This is Elizabeth Thornton.
I wrote to you a few days
ago about my son, Jack.
You said that we needed 10
patients before you would issue
the insulin that could save his life.
Well, we have nine lives
that could be saved.
One of whom has a sister
who has also been diagnosed
and I am quite sure once she
sees her sister get better,
you may very well
have your 10th patient.
[CRYING] Thank you.
Thank you.
[CRYING]
They said yes.
[THUNDER]
The train is over an hour late.
It's not like it to be
this far off schedule.
Do you think they got
held up by the weather?
I'm gonna call the station
and find out what's going on.
Oh.
It's bad. It's really bad.
What's wrong?
Oh, one of my drivers has
called from Summit Junction.
The storm has caused a massive
pile up crash on the crossing,
so they've shut down the line.
But Mike and Mei.
They're gonna be delayed up to 24 hours.
Along with the medicine.
They can't wait that
long. I'm going out there.
Okay, I'm going with you,
but we're gonna take
the four-seater, okay?
I'll be right back.
I need to be with
Elizabeth. We should go.
- I'll wait by the phone.
- All right.
I have a blanket if you're cold.
No, I'm all right. Is he still sleeping?
- Any
- No change.
Are you sure you don't
want to get some sleep?
I need to be awake when they come.
You will be.
No one's sleeping tonight.
I think I'll sit with
him for a few minutes.
I don't know how she does it.
She's so strong.
Going through what
she's going through I
Like what you went through.
If something were to happen
to Goldie, I don't know.
But still
you do.
When Angela got sick,
there was no knowing what would happen.
I felt so lost.
Lost in so much doubt.
But that's where you find faith.
When it's all you've got.
What do you do?
You look at the ground under your feet.
Not to the top of the mountain.
You only think about what
you know in that moment.
That they are alive.
That they're strong
and that there is hope.
You had quite the trip?
I've never been happier
than when I saw Bill
and Lee board that train.
Thank you, Mei.
Of course.
How long until we know?
Oh, it shouldn't take long.
All right, my sweet boy.
I pray this makes you better.
Be strong for mommy.
Please come back to me.
All right.
They gave him the first dose.
He's not awake, but he
hasn't had a bad reaction so.
It's good news.
What a blessing.
Amen.
So, um, do we think
this is working or
We'll know by morning.
All right.
So we wait.
- So we wait.
- Mm-hmm.
I'll, um I'll put some coffee on.
I'll make some grilled cheeses. Anyone?
Good idea, Hickam
Mike
Thank you.
His vitals are stable.
No sign of rejection.
Mmm
Honey bear.
[GROGGY] Mommy.
Oh, my baby!
Why are you so sad, Mama?
I am the happiest I've ever been.
All creatures of our God and King. ♪
Lift up your voices let us sing. ♪
Hallelujah, Hallelujah, Hallelujah. ♪
We called and our prayers were answered.
We believed and were rewarded.
God provided medicine for Little Jack
and he brought Pal home.
As we gather here today
in honor of Saint Francis,
who so loved all of God's creatures,
we ask him to bless and protect
the most vulnerable amongst us.
May God grant us the grace to
Protect and sustain one another.
Whether on wings or in
water, four legs or two.
We are all God's
creatures, great and small.
Now let's bless the animals.
Yeah. Good boy.
We should get a dog.
What?
Our hands aren't full
enough with Goldie as it is.
Oh, just imagine walking
on her namesake trail
with a little dog.
Wouldn't that be fun, honey?
In her namesake park. I
see what you're saying.
Maybe. We'll think about it.
- We're getting a dog!
- No, that's not what I said.
I said, well, think about it.
I said, we'll think about it.
I said, well, think about it.
He's finally asleep.
Apparently the bed in the
infirmary is more comfortable.
Well, I could go look
for some new mattresses.
No. You have more important things to do
like getting back to work.
Nothing is more important than this.
I'm not sure what we'd
do without you, Nathan.
What I would do.
Thank you for standing with me
when I couldn't see the light.
There's nowhere that I would rather be.
You okay?
I don't know.
I am so confused about so many things.
Today feels like both the worst
and the best day of my life.
Well
we have a whole lifetime
to figure it out.
So does he.
♪