When Calls the Heart

Julie!

That's really good.

Thank you.

I mean, I always knew you loved art,

but, lately,

you seem downright inspired.

I think it's being around the children.

Something about the openness of their minds, it's very...

...freeing.

They make it easy to feel creative.

You're doing really well.

Don't sound so surprised.

I'm not surprised at all.

Care to do the honors, Miss Thatcher?

Why, thank you, Miss Thatcher.

: Come along, everyone,

and bring those beautiful minds with you!

Good morning.

You could cut the budget for new bunks in the jail.

Those mattresses are so old and thin.

It's the jail, not the Ritz!

Can I help you?

You can, if you're Mayor Stanton.

I am.

I'm Jacob Weston,

with the National Pacific Railroad.

It's nice to meet you finally.

We've been waiting.

This is our Sheriff, Bill Avery.

Of course. Bill Avery.

Heard a lot about you.

Hope I get a chance to defend myself.

No need.

Everything that was said was positive.

So, you're here to talk about our new depot?

I am indeed.

Great. Now that the line's been completed,

we'd like to see it open as soon as possible.

The town's been waiting a long time.

Yes, well...

I'm sorry to say they're gonna be disappointed.

What do you mean?

I mean...

we've decided not to build a depot in Hope Valley.

You can't do that.

We can,

and we did.

Mr. Weston, why aren't you building a depot here?

Because there are greater cost benefits

to build it in Jameson.

But we have a contract.

And we have lawyers.

Look, this was a business decision.

It wasn't personal.

You're wrong.

It's personal to everyone in this town.

A lot of people didn't even

want your company to lay tracks through our valley,

but once it was voted on,

everyone worked to welcome the railroad.

And it's a betrayal of all of their trust.

Look, it wasn't my decision.

I'm just the messenger.

I always liked the way that the Greeks dealt

with people who brought bad news.

Lucky for me,

they say this town has an honorable sheriff.

Well, you might've heard wrong about that.

Mr. Weston...

let's go somewhere where we can talk.

I own the cafe.

It's quiet this time of day.

We'd just be wasting our breath, Mrs. Stanton.

The decision's been made.

Now, if you'll excuse me, I have an office to clear out.

I can't believe this is happening.

He's got an army of lawyers

on his side.

Then we've got to persuade him

without going to court.

How are we gonna do that?

I don't know, but I need you

to keep him from leaving this town.

I can do that.

For our art class today,

I'm going to show you the secret to the perfect face.

First, you draw an oval, then...

divide it into quarters.

Divide the lower half again...

the nose goes here,

the mouth, here,

and the eyes... go here.

Miss Thatcher,

is it a girl or a boy's face?

It can be whichever you want it to be, Anna.

You choose.

And then you add the eyebrows,

and ears...

Oh! Dottie! I love this new space we have.

The bank having to relocate

is the best thing that ever could've happened to us!

How are the new designs coming?

Great! You're going to love them.

These sketches would impress Madame Chéruit herself.

Good, because I have news.

I received a telegram

from a high-end boutique in Union City.

They heard about the gowns

that we're selling Cape Fullerton.

And?

And they'd like to place an order!

Oh, ho, ho! Oh, Dottie! Congratulations!

That's wonderful!

I couldn't have done it without your designs.

Oh, I can see it now... Union City,

Hamilton, then New York,

and someday... Paris.

Oh!

One step at a time.

I'm off to Buxton to buy fabric.

Clara's busy finishing a dress in the back.

The shop is yours.

Oh. And good luck with the sketches, Madame.

Ladies. I'm off to Buxton.

- Oh! Have a good trip. - Thank you.

Oh!

Good afternoon, ladies.

Can I help you with anything?

Oh, we were just admiring this dress.

Oh, well, you have good taste.

That's one of my original designs.

Elegant,

yet subtle...

wouldn't you agree?

You're so talented!

I've never seen such a stunning dress.

Would you care to try it on, Wilma?

I can't.

Oh, why not?

You said you needed a dress,

and it would look beautiful on you.

It truly would. Your eyes

and that color?

I'd love to, but it looks expensive.

We should be going.

Thank you for your time, Rosemary.

Sorry to bother you.

Oh! No. Not at all.

If you change your mind, you know where to find me.

Are you sure?

Yes. I really can't.

: Nicely done, Laura!

: Thanks, Miss Thatcher.

Anna...

since you're drawing a girl,

try to make the lips a little fuller.

Like this?

That's it! Good.

Can I see?

In a minute.

Come on, let me see.

: Robert! You ripped it.

: I...

Oh, dear.

It's ruined!

I-I really didn't mean to.

It's okay, Anna.

You can draw a new one.

True art is ever-changing.

A-Are you okay?

Good.

I agree, and if the town doesn't grow,

neither does my business.

I was expecting to pick up a lot of work at my shop.

How could this happen?

Well, first, Abigail helps Gowen get parole,

and now the railroad is walking all over her.

Maybe the job is too big for her.

Abigail is too ki...

Is there a problem?

They're not happy about the railroad.

I see.

Well, if it matters, neither am I,

but we're not giving up.

They're a big company, Abigail, and we're a small town.

How do we make them do what they promised?

I don't know, but we will find a way.

Of course you will.

Thank you.

Certainly.

Florence, wait up.

They're just afraid, Abigail, that's all.

To be honest, so am I.

The town will survive

if the railroad doesn't stop here.

Some merchants might fare a little better than others,

yes, but it's not like we're just gonna fade away.

Lee, I have bigger plans for this town

than just "not fade away".

Right.