When Calls the Heart

Previously, on When Calls the Heart...

I'll keep it simple. You're both under arrest.

- I'll turn state's evidence. - You coward.

I was hiding something. I was married.

Then she got sick.

When she died, I left, to start a new life.

Carson, I came to warn you. It isn't over.

If you ask me, she won't stop until she's ruined your life.

Miss Thatcher!

Hmm?

- What's today's lesson about? - Oh!

Well, today, we'll be reading a chapter on Ancient Rome.

I hate history.

Well, all right. Well, we'll also be starting our nature projects.

I love nature projects!

Oh, you love anything that gets mud on your clothes.

Mud is nature.

It's part of nature.

Well, part of my son's nature.

Come on, Philip! Let's go!

Okay. Bye, Dad!

Philip is really doing so great in science.

I wasn't sure if he'd be able to keep up with the reading, but...

And you haven't heard a word I've said.

I-I'm sorry. What was that?

Faith is very pretty, don't you think?

Oh... I hadn't noticed.

Uh-huh.

Was it really that obvious?

Why don't you just try talking to her?

There's really not much to say.

You might ask her to dinner.

- I couldn't do that. - Why not?

It would be too hard on Philip.

Faith is a lovely woman.

I don't want to rush things.

My boy's been through a lot.

So have you.

Both of you need to move on sooner or later.

Maybe.

: Where are we going?

Oh, I've got a little birthday surprise for you.

But my birthday isn't till next week.

Becky!

Oh, I've missed you so much.

- Excuse us. - Oh, no, that's all right.

Aren't you supposed to be at school?

We all have a few weeks off.

We're studying for final exams.

I thought she might want to come home and study.

So you'll be here on my birthday?

I wouldn't miss it for anything.

Oh!

What do you think, Florence?

Oh, Dottie! It's wonderful!

Congratulations!

Excuse me.

Would either of you happen to know

a man named Carson Shepherd?

Mr. Shepherd works at Abigail's Cafe.

I see.

- Is there a hotel nearby? - Right over the saloon.

- May I walk you? I'd... - Thank you, but I can manage.

We can take Dasher for a walk after school.

I don't know.

I have to study for my tests.

: Cody! You're going to be late.

Coming!

I can show you the tricks I taught him.

Don't forget to brush your teeth!

I won't.

Wait till you see the new baseball field.

And bring down your school books!

Okay! I gotta get ready. See you later.

Bye.

Well, it looks like we're busy this morning.

Yeah. It's gonna stay that way,

now that National Pacific closed the commissary.

I'm not complaining.

I think it's wonderful

that Russ Wyatt took over for his brother at the railroad.

Yeah, I just hope the job isn't bigger than the man.

Oh! Speaking of big jobs,

I need to hire someone to fix those rain gutters.

I could leave for Union City after breakfast,

get what we need, and be back by morning.

Oh, I couldn't ask you to do that.

You didn't. I volunteered.

: See you later!

: You forgetting something?

Nope.

You sure about that?

Oops.

Oh! You gotta actually grab it.

There you go.

Stop goofing off. Get to school.

Okay. Bye, Miss Abigail.

Bye, sweetheart.

He's a good kid.

He means the world to me. Becky, too.

Yeah, I can tell.

Carson, I know it's hard to believe sometimes,

but we do get second chances.

I should probably go clear some dishes.

Oh! Abigail. There you are.

And it looks like you desperately need my help.

Oh, I thought you weren't interested in working in the cafe.

Oh! Not the cafe.

I was referring to the even more daunting task

of updating your image.

- My "image"? - Well, now that you're Mayor,

you're going to need a whole new wardrobe,

and lucky for you,

I am now gainfully employed at Dottie's new dress shop,

so my talents are at your disposal.

Rosemary, that is very sweet of you,

but to tell you the truth,

I like my image just the way it is.

Well... if you change your mind,

you know where to find me.

Oh... dear!

Molly Sullivan is wearing that dreadful vest again.

Excuse me while I save her from herself.

Thank you, sweetheart.

Good morning, Opal!

- Good morning. - Is everything all right?

It's my last day of school.

Your last day?

Opal, why don't you run and have a seat while I talk to Miss Thatcher?

She doesn't know, but her grandmother's taken ill.

We leave for Cape Fullerton on the afternoon stage.

I'm so sorry to hear that.

- Is it serious? - We don't know yet.

And Bruce and I,

we don't want her to miss any school,

but we don't have anyone to watch her while we're gone.

I understand.

I'll be back to pick her up at lunch.

Mrs. Weise?

Why doesn't Opal stay with me while you're away?

Oh, no. I couldn't impose.

It's not an imposition.

I have an extra bedroom,

and with Constable Thornton away,

I have a lot of spare time on my hands.

That's so kind of you!

We'll be back as soon as we can.

Don't worry.

The two of us will have a great time.

You mean the three of you.

Brownie.

Of course! Don't forget to pack his suitcase.

Brownie.

Any chance that's for me?

Actually, it's for Henry.

Well, if you're really hungry, Bill,

I'm happy to change places with you.

Your greatest fault is your kindness.

When's the trial?

Not soon enough.

I thought we were becoming friends, Bill.

That must mean that you're gonna plead insanity.

I'm glad you decided to testify against the railroad, Henry.

It was the right thing to do.

Well, on truth, I did it to save my own skin, Abigail.

I see.

And when you stopped Ray Wyatt from shooting Bill,

was that to save your own skin, too?

You can go now.

Thank you for lunch.

Good day, Bill.

Can we have tea and muffins at Abigail's?

You just had an ice cream cone!

- Are you going to have room? - My mom says I'm a growing girl.

You're going to be doing

an awful lot of growing today.

Opal, why don't you go inside the cafe

and I will meet you there?

Okay.

Someone doesn't look very happy.

My dad was supposed to take me for a walk,

but he's busy.

He's just talking to Nurse Carter.

I think he likes her.

Philip, just because your father likes someone

doesn't mean he likes you any less.

Do you think she's gonna be my new mom?

I think that, right now,

she and your dad are just friends.

And it's good to have friends, isn't it?

Yeah. I guess so.

You ready to go?

Yep.

Here you go, Brownie.

My goodness, Opal!

Your pretty dress!

Can I have more jam, please?

I think you have had more than enough...

Jam.

Oh, my.