When Calls the Heart

Previously on When Calls The Heart...

You came back to Hope Valley because this is your home.

On behalf of the National Pacific Railroad,

I'm here to bring the future to Hope Valley.

We got the contract.

Elizabeth Thatcher...

will you marry me?

Yes!

The last patient I operated on...

didn't make it.

No one here believes that you're responsible

for what happened to your wife.

He's sick.

We really need you.

We're forming a special unit.

You could make a real difference.

What about us?

Every fine dress shop needs...

a fine designer.

You're both under arrest.

I'll turn state's evidence.

You coward.

Does this mean you're the Mayor again?

I guess it's my destiny.

You saved a child's life.

The truth is,

Cody saved me.

I thought there was something between us.

There is.

We're family.

Come home soon, my darling Jack.

Nothing is more precious to me than you.

: While my world is on hold

until Jack returns from the Northern Territories,

life goes on in Hope Valley.

The residents here

continue to work hard

to keep our community thriving and our families strong.

Moving forward, we must never forget the past.

As always, life presents challenges,

but we rely on each other to see them through.

Clara, thank you for watching the cafe while I'm gone.

Sure. Dottie understands.

I'm not sure I do.

You were called as a witness

for Gowen's defense?

Yes.

But he's corrupt!

He stole from the town and then tried to cover it up.

Yes, he did do all those things,

but he has done some good.

I'm being called as a character witness

to talk about that.

Well, I hope he knows he's lucky to have you.

Henry's a complicated man.

: My father told me

to stay away from complicated men.

He gave you good advice.

How long will you be gone, Abigail?

Oh, not that long.

We're the last of the witnesses.

"We"?

: Make sure you tell 'em

we need that replacement blade by Tuesday, at the latest,

all right?

Yes, sir.

You okay?

Yeah, it's just a stomachache.

Oh. Well, make sure Carson has a look at that, then.

Bill.

Bill!

Hey!

Well, you seem awfully chipper.

You don't.

I have to leave town to testify.

I hate going to court.

A bunch of pretense, if you ask me.

Anyway, I have a favor to ask.

Sure. Fire away.

I need to leave someone in charge.

Okay. In charge of what?

Of the town. As acting Sheriff.

Me?

Oh, you're serious?

Oh... No, Bill.

That's really not my thing.

It's no one's thing, till it is.

Well...

Right. Um...

I would love to help you, but...

I just, I mean, I have to run the mill.

It'll only be for a few days.

You can send me a wire to Cape Fullerton

if anything comes up you can't handle.

Oh! Good morning, Bill.

Hello, love of my life! Mwah! Mm!

: Thank you. Okay.

What can I say?

We're a chipper family.

What's going on?

I'm asking your husband to perform his civic duties.

He always does!

- Rosemary... - You do!

You're the most civic-minded man in all of Hope Valley!

Sweetheart.

I knew I could count on you.

Raise your right hand.

You're hereby deputized.

Oh! Did you just become Sheriff?

Yes! Thanks to you.

Oh, you're welcome.

So, let me get this straight.

Bill, you're testifying for the prosecution,

and you're testifying for the defense?

Yes, that's right.

I'll be giving facts.

She'll be offering her opinion.

I'll be giving plenty of facts,

thank you very much.

Oh! Well, should be an interesting stagecoach ride.

Yes!

Thank you so much for watching Cody.

Oh, it's my pleasure.

After all, we are family.

Did I hear someone say "family"?

Julie?

Oh! Oh, my goodness!

- Hi! - Hi!

It's so good to see you!

Hi, Julie! Welcome.

It's nice to have you back.

Thank you.

Oh! This is my sister, Julie.

Hi. Leland Coulter. This is my wife, Rosemary.

- Nice to meet you. - Pleasure!

You didn't write to say you were coming.

Well, I wanted to surprise you.

And you have certainly accomplished that.

I'll be back in a few days

and we can to catch up then.

Make sure there's a town here when I get back.

I will do my best.

Got the coffee here.

There you go.

Can I top you up?

Perfect.

Enjoy.

Coffee?

Please.

You know what I love about you?

How dedicated you are to everything you do.

Even pouring coffee.

But even you need a break.

Sit down, have some breakfast with me.

Jesse, I can't, I have tables waiting.

All right.

You know, I'm really looking forward to our date tonight.

Me too.

What's wrong?

Nothing.

Really?

I've got to get back to it.

Okay. I'll pick you up around 6:00?

Perfect.

: Have you ever testified?

I've never been on a witness stand.

Well, get ready.

Bear traps in every direction

and vultures ready to pounce.

You make it sound pretty gruesome.

Well, it can be.

Do you think Henry will go to prison?

His crimes will dictate his punishment, not me.

Well, what we say on the stand matters,

or why else would we be going?

I'm going to present the facts.

Well, the fact is, there is some good in Henry.

Abigail, you tend to see the good in people.

My job is to see the bad,

and there's a lot of bad in Henry.

Hmm. No fever.

Well, that's good.

So how long have you had

this abdominal pain, Mike?

A few days.

Any other symptoms?

Any headaches or sneezing?

Nothing other than my stomach.

Hmm. Do you think it might be an infection?

It's hard to say,

but since there's no fever or any other concerning signs,

I think bed rest is what's best for now.

I'll be fine.

Suit yourself,

but if the pain worsens,

you let us know.

Thank you.

: I'm so excited for the wedding.

: Me, too.

Whenever that is.