Previously on When Calls the Heart...
I want to meet Dylan Parks.
He’s in Granville Prison.
I still want to meet him.
No.
But he’s my father. He's my family.
I’m your family.
What kind of trouble can I bail you out of this time, Jeanette?
Actually, I’m here to bid on your resort.
Dora Watson’s better and she’s coming back for Lily.
[teary] Oh, Molly, how am I gonna say goodbye?
[Nathan] They’re ready for more than we think they are, huh?
So I’ve been told.
There’s no denying it.
My little boy is growing up,
with help from two very special people in our lives.
Nathan and Bill are taking turns teaching Jack to ride.
Not too fast!
We got this, mom.
Yeah, we got this.
[chuckles]
As much as I miss rocking him in my arms when he was tiny,
I feel excited, as every day he takes another step
toward becoming who he’s meant to be.
But I know there will be growing pains, too.
Allie! Come watch me ride!
Maybe later, Jack.
As I’ve watched Nathan struggle with how to tell Allie
the truth about her birth father,
I’ve seen how, as much as it pains us,
sometimes we have to let our children hurt
to help them grow.
As for Nathan and me, Allie needs him right now,
which I completely understand.
So for now all I can do is be here.
For both of them.
Hey, you two.
You’re not uh, going to the office today?
Hi.
No, not today.
I’m gonna stay home
and Goldie and I are gonna have a special day together.
Well, that sounds like a lot of fun.
As long as it doesn’t have anything to do with Montague.
[sighs]
He was beaten within an inch of his life, Lee.
Because of me.
Sweetheart, it was not because of you.
The people of this town have a right to know
that he was the frontrunner to build the resort.
If anyone is to blame it’s Lucas for inviting him to bid
in the first place.
I know printing the truth was the right thing to do.
It just doesn’t ease the guilt.
Yeah.
Looks like you’ve got yourself a hundred yard stare there.
Henry, you ever find yourself asking how you got here?
[chuckles]
Just about all the time.
I'm thinking about New Orleans.
When I first met Jeanette.
She wasn't just beautiful, she...
existed on a plane above everyone else.
I wanted that, too.
Everything comes at a price.
I realized that and I got out... or so I thought.
Because here she is, back in my life.
The only bidder left on the resort.
I thought you were dead set against her bid.
You really believe she’s on the level?
So far as I can tell.
Good.
Because she’s on her way.
Alright.
[knocking]
I wonder who that could be. Excuse me, sweetheart.
Mmhmm. Mmhmm.
Bill, come on in.
Morning, Lee.
Hey.
Rosemary... we need to talk.
Bill, if this has to do with Montague, stop.
What is the point?
Well, I have more questions. Don’t you?
Right.
Um, Goldie. How about I read a book to you?
Come here, sweetie pie. Oh, big girl.
Come on.
We couldn’t have been more wrong.
Montague had nothing to do with shooting Lucas.
We’re back to square one.
Wrong. We know two things.
One, someone paid Clayton Pike to take the fall.
And two, we know that it wasn’t Montague.
But we haven’t the slightest clue who.
Well, you’re not giving up on me, are you?
I might be. Yes.
Rosemary, I need your brain power
in order for us to figure this out.
There is one other thing that we do know.
Go on.
Someone wanted us to think it was Montague.
That’s why they hired Pike.
Because Pike had a connection to Montague already
through his employment at Union City Holdings.
Yes.
They framed him
because initially he was the prime suspect.
Precisely.
Well, who other than Montague would have a motive
to shoot Lucas?
Where are you going?
Well, to think about that.
You’re really doing this?
Yep.
The train leaves at 12:40,
and I have just enough to buy a ticket.
What exactly happened when you talked to the prison?
I made a request to see my dad.
So they said yes?
Well, not yet.
But they have to. I’m his daughter.
Allie, you have to tell your dad.
I mean your other dad. I mean, Mountie Nathan.
He’ll just say no. Don’t worry, I’ll be ok.
Um... here.
I can’t.
Yes, you can.
In case you need to stay at a hotel or something.
Thank you.
I’ll pay you back.
Just... be careful.
I will.
[theme music plays]
*
Special delivery!
World’s heaviest box of notebooks.
Oh, good.
Where do you want ‘em?
Just over there.
This book inventory is becoming an annual tradition.
My team of volunteers should be here shortly.
Allie said she’d come.
Oh yeah?
She’s barely talking to me.
Nathan, I’m so sorry.
I don’t know if I did the right thing,
telling her that Dylan was in prison.
I think you had to.
What’s she supposed to do with that information?
Well, unfortunately that’s something
she’ll have to work out for herself.
So now I’m being the overprotective one?
I didn’t say that.
Well...
[laughs]
It’s hard to know the exact amount of protective to be.
[grunts]
Here, I think it’s stuck right here.
[Allie] Whatever you say...
Hi, everyone! Thank you so much for coming.
[nervous laugh]
[Minnie] Aren’t you hungry, Lily?
Not really. When is Grandma coming?
Uh, Auntie Faith says tomorrow afternoon.
Lily, I was making your bed and Rufus asked me a question.
He asked if he could go with you to daycare
and I said dogs aren’t really allowed
but maybe today they’d make an exception.
I wanna come to the infirmary.
But today’s your last day to be with your friends.
I wanna be with you.
Cherish the day. It’s God’s gift.
In that case that is exactly what we’ll do.
[phone ringing]
RCMP.
Hi, Florence.
Granville Prison?
Uh, yeah. Patch them through.
Yes, this is Constable Grant, how can I help you?
No, I wasn't aware of a request to see a prisoner.
Allie is my daughter. All- she's my adopted daughter.
I... I understand, thank you. Um, I'll look after that.
[Jeanette] Lucas.
Jeanette. Thank you for coming.
Is that the best you can do? You called me, after all.
Have a seat.
We have been taking a second look at your bid for the resort.
I wondered if that was what this was about.
After I heard about that man, Montague, being attacked.
He took a battering, but he’ll be alright.
Lucas, if someone is beating up people
who are bidding on your resort--
We don’t know that that’s what it was about.
Hmm.
Perhaps I should advise my investors to pull out.
Let’s not be so hasty, Jeanette.
I’m all you’ve got left, aren’t I?
[sighs]
Hello, Michael. Mei.
Oh, hi Maisie.
This is a surprise.
I thought I’d pop by and say hello.
I’m early for a meeting with Mayor Coulter
regarding the surge in crime.
You mean Montague?
It’s awful, but I’d hardly call that a surge.
I am not the sort to say I told you so--
No, not you, never.
But I have been proven right about this foolish resort
making our streets unsafe.
You don’t know that, Maisie.
There’s nothing to say that Montague being beaten up
had anything to do with the resort.
According to the Valley Voice he was in town on resort business.
I rest my case.
Oh, Mei, by the way, I’ve been telling my mother all about you.
Oh, really?
Did you tell her that she’s smart and funny and beautiful?
Oh, he’s biased.
And she’s a great cook.
Oh, I’m... I’m just learning.
My mother had all these amazing recipes,
I’ve been trying them on Mike.
Splendid. I can’t wait to taste them all!
Shall we say tomorrow night?
Tomorrow?
Come again?
Oh, I promised I’d bring mother to see where you work.
And to meet Mei.
So, 7:30? Dinner?
Well, I--
Wonderful. See you both then.
I’ve never met your mother and now I have to cook for her?
Just one or two dishes?
[exasperated sigh]
[Nathan] Elizabeth?
What’s wrong?
Where’s Allie?
She just went to pick up our sandwiches for lunch
but she should be back soon.
Has anyone seen Allie?
No, but I wish she’d get here.
I’m hungry.
Angela, do you know where Allie is?
Um...
she's... um...
Angela, this is important. I need to talk to Allie.
I promised.
Honey, we just want to make sure that she’s safe.
She’s taking the train.
To where?
To Granville Prison.
It’s leaving at 12:40.
Thank you everyone for your help today.
You can collect your sandwiches from Mrs. Canfield in the café.
Nathan, how did you know?
I got a call from Granville Prison.
Apparently Allie phoned them and requested a visit with Dylan.
Oh no.
Oh, it gets worse.
They were calling to say that Dylan is refusing to see her.
What kind of a man--
I know. We gotta stop her.
Was that the train to Granville?
Yes, sir.
Did you see a young girl traveling alone?
Yes, ma’am. She was in a hurry.
When’s the next train?
Two hours.
Thank you. We'll wait.
[sighs]
What was Allie thinking?
Well, she isn’t thinking.
She’s just a bundle of emotions right now.
I should have told her the truth about Dylan.
Nathan, to tell her that he was in Hope Valley
and didn’t want to see her?
That would crush her.
There’s not one ounce of decency in that man.
There must be something redeemable in him.
To have a daughter like Allie.
And for your sister to have loved him.
I hope you’re right.
Don’t worry.
She’s smart and resourceful and she’s going to be ok.
When do you intend to announce we’ve won the bid?
All in due course.
You used to know better than to keep a girl waiting.
Miss Aucoin, we haven’t met. Leland Coulter.
A pleasure.
What brings you to town?
Hopefully the Governor will be making an announcement soon.
An announcement?
Wait a second, is Jeanette bidding on the resort?
Listen, she has presented a viable bid
backed by respectable investors. Henry’s done his due diligence.
Hmm.
[exhales]
[clears throat]
[thunder rolls]
[Lucas] What’re you doing here?
What do you want?
[grunts]
[gun shot]
More ice cream, Lily?
No thank you, Miss Mei.
Are you sure?
You always say I can only have one scoop.
I know, but today is special.
Because Grandma’s coming to get me tomorrow?
Mei, the pharmaceuticals finally arrived,
do you want me to put them... why the long faces?
Hmm?
Oh, not us.
Are you excited to see your grandma, Lily?
Oh, she’s coming back?
Tomorrow.
I see, I see.
Well, your grandma had us all pretty worried, Lily,
so I’m glad she’s feeling better.
Me too.
But how will I feel better?
Hmm.
What are you saying to Rufus?
I told Rufus to remind you every day how much I love you.
Well, I don’t know which is worse.
This Montague being invited to bid on the resort
or him being viciously attacked right here in Hope Valley.
And before you start defending your pal the Governor,
may I point out that this process has been shrouded
in far too much secrecy.
I agree.
You do?
[sighs]
I have to admit, the lack of transparency really concerns me.
And I am worried that the Governor isn’t getting
the quality of bidder he was hoping for.
Mayor Coulter, are you telling me that you are having doubts
about moving forward with this resort?
Yes, Mayor Hickam.
That’s exactly what I’m telling you.
Leland, I think you better start calling me “Maisie”.
[Maisie chuckles]
Mmhmm.
[engines puttering]
Uh... excuse me?
This is no place for you, young lady.
Run along.
I’m here to see someone. My father.
Your father? I don’t suppose he works here.
No, he... he's--
What’s his name?
Dylan Parks.
We got a visitor here for an inmate.
Parks, Dylan.
You’re name?
I’m Allie. Allie Parks.
Miss Allie Parks.
[engine rumbles]
[knocking]
Hey, you got a minute?
Sure, yes. Come in.
Okay.
Look, um, I won't take much of your time.
I just wanted to talk about the uh...
well, the resort.
Well, Montague dropping out was certainly a setback.
A setback. I see.
Look, Lee, obviously I’m disturbed by
what’s happened to him
but we don’t know that that had any connection
to the resort.
Oh, come on, Lucas.
It happened right after Rosemary revealed
Montague was the bidder.
I’m doing everything in my power to make this process clean.
I’m sure you are, but is that even possible right now?
What’re you trying to say, Lee?
What I’m trying to say is that
I really think it’s time to cut our losses.
To cut our losses?
Yes.
This isn't about you or me, Lee. This is about our town.
Our territory.
It's about our children's futures.
And if you're too small-minded to see that, then...
[exhales]
Maisie and I can no longer offer you our support.
You and Maisie.
I have come to see things from her point of view.
It would seem that the resort has already lead to violence.
Lucas, my friend, nothing good is gonna come of this.
I’m so sorry.
If that’s all, I have a resort to get built.
[sighs]
Okay.
[door opens, closes]
[thunder rolls]
What do you want?
What’re you doing here?
[gun shot]
[breathing heavily]
[sobbing]
[engine approaches]
Allie!
Dad!
What were you thinking, huh? I was so worried about you!
Are you ok?
I’m sorry, I should have listened to you.
Dylan didn't want to see me.
Oh, Allie.
You’re ok, you’re safe. That’s all that matters.
Can we go home now?
Yeah, we can go home.
That’s the best idea I’ve heard all day.
[Lee] So, how was your day?
I had just a lovely day at home today.
Mmm.
But tomorrow I’m ready to get back at it,
clacking away on my typewriter.
Good.
What’s this?
This is a mayor’s statement.
Written jointly by Maisie and me.
You and Maisie, together?
Yeah. I just dropped off a copy
at the printer for tomorrow’s paper.
There’s still time to stop it if you disagree.
Lee, are you sure about this?
The obvious conclusion is usually the right one.
The resort is taking Hope Valley in the wrong direction.
Then let’s print it.
Thanks, sweetheart.
My mom loves anything chicken,
so maybe your sesame chicken with broccoli?
Ok, I’ll just- I’ll just take out the chili paste.
That’s the best part.
I really want her to like it.
I really want her to like me.
Are you kidding? Of course she will.
You know, I can only imagine
what it was like raising six kids.
Growing up it was just me and my brother.
It was noisy.
Hmm.
And sometimes annoying.
And there was always a fight
over the wishbone at Thanksgiving.
But we did have our fun times. You never lacked for company.
Well, I like the sound of that.
That’s a relief.
What... what do you mean?
Well, I was trying to find the right way to tell you, but uh...
Maisie called and she's bringing my other four sisters as well.
Oh.
[laughs nervously]
[Elizabeth] Thank you so much for looking after little Jack.
Oh, it’s our pleasure.
How did everything go in Granville?
Awful.
It was just.. heartbreaking.
Allie’s father refused to see her.
Oh.
Imagine a father rejecting his daughter,
especially one like Allie.
And Nathan was in an impossible position,
wanting to protect Allie, not wanting to hurt her
by giving her the whole truth about Dylan.
Thank goodness you were there.
Well, I...
I really care about Allie.
Elizabeth. That’s not what I meant and you know it.
Nathan needs you just as much as Allie.
Perhaps even more.
I need him, too.
So, the stars were right after all.
I hope so.
Hey.
I made you some breakfast.
I’m not very hungry, but uh... thanks.
Do you want to talk about it?
Or not.
Whatever you want.
I was right there.
And he couldn’t even be bothered to meet me.
Hey.
Look at me.
That’s his problem.
It’s not yours.
I just don’t get it.
Well, you know, maybe he was embarrassed,
or ashamed.
Why would he feel like that?
Because he knew that he let you down.
So now you’re defending him?
Allie...
I didn’t know Dylan that well, but I can tell you this.
He’s a fool...
for throwing away his chance at being your dad.
Because his loss is my gain.
Because I don’t want to imagine what my life would be like
without you in it.
Who would you tell your dumb jokes to?
Yeah.
Watching you grow up has just...
has been the greatest joy of my life.
I'm so proud of how...
how smart and thoughtful and fearless you are.
And you get all that from your mother.
I don’t know.
That sounds a lot like my dad.
Forever.
Hickam.
Have you seen this?
I have.
The question is, has Lucas seen it.
Has the Governor seen what?
What is the circulation of this rag?
Must be several hundred?
I really wouldn’t call it a “rag”.
What’s going on, gentlemen?
Edwin, what’s this?
[stammers]
I will speak to the mayors immediately
about retracting this... this outrage.
[slams door]
[breathing heavily]
[thunder rolls]
What’re you doing here?
What do you want?
I came to congratulate you, cherie.
Governor Bouchard has a nice ring to it.
Who’s your friend?
This is Mr. Shaw.
He has some business he’d like to discuss.
I’m sorry.
This isn’t the place or the time.
Lucas!
I’m afraid Mr. Shaw insists.
[grunting]
[gun shot]
[Jeanette] Lucas?
You were there.
What are you talking about?
You were there when I was shot.
You were there, Jeanette.
Don’t try to deny it.
In a way I’m relieved you've remembered.
That was such an awful night.
Casimir Shaw, he forced me to take him to you.
The gangster.
I’m sorry.
I didn’t want to involve you,
but when he found out about our personal connection
he threatened to kill me if I didn’t help him.
Help him do what?
Pressure you to letting him run rum through the territory.
But then you grabbed the gun and it went off.
[crying] Lucas, I’m so sorry.
Is he still after you?
The publicity around the shooting scared him off.
He doesn't like that kind of exposure. Except...
Except what?
When you announced the request for proposals for the resort
he got interested as a way to launder money.
Casimir Shaw is behind your bid?
One of America’s most wanted criminals.
Yes.
And he had Montague beaten to eliminate competition.
Yes.
You have to cooperate with him.
If you don’t, I’m as good as dead.
And so are you.
Afternoon.
Good afternoon.
How’s Allie doing?
She’s alright, I think.
I think so, too.
She’s strong and she knows she’ll always have you.
Elizabeth, I uh...
I don't know how we would have done this without you.
So thank you.
Well, I care about Allie.
And I care about you.
Allie needs me right now.
I know. I’m here. I’m not going anywhere.
She needs you, too.
Then I’m here for both of you.
Well, I should get going.
Lucas asked to see me, it sounds important.
Of course. Go.
Hey.
Why don’t you and little Jack join us for dinner tonight?
We would love that.
What can I bring?
Dinner.
[laughs]
Here’s an idea.
Why don’t you both just come over to our house?
Well, I thought you’d never ask.
Mrs. Watson is expected any minute.
Oh, Lily is just darling.
And the children at the daycare adore her.
Oh, poor Faith. She’ll miss her so.
-We all will. -Mmhmm.
Oh, here she is now.
[door closes]
[exhales]
Mrs. Watson. You look so well.
Better than when you last saw me, at least.
Wonderful.
Lily and Faith are in the parlor.
Oh, hello. You must be Lily’s grandmother.
Yes, I’m Dora Watson.
Grandma!
Aren’t you a sight for sore eyes?
Doctor Carter, how can I ever thank you?
Oh, it’s been my pleasure. Lily is very special.
And I’m so glad that you’re feeling better.
Grandma, I’ve been having so much fun.
We have ice cream and we get our hair done
and I get to play with all the kids at daycare.
That does sound like fun.
Please, have a seat. And I’ll bring Lily’s favorite.
Cinnamon buns! Yay!
Except Lily doesn’t like icing.
Yes, I do. That’s the best part.
Minnie, no icing for Lily! Thank you.
[laughs]
Auntie Faith!
[giggles]
Hey. Any idea what this is about?
I think I’m being called up on the carpet.
Could you blame the Governor
after that wanton betrayal?
Lee, you did the right thing.
Thank you, sweetheart.
Ah, Lucas, before you say anything,
I gave you fair warning on those mayor’s statements.
You did, and I appreciate that, Lee.
You know, it’s at times like these where you realize
who your true friends are.
Rosemary, I owe you an apology
for the way I reacted to your article about Montague.
Lucas, are you alright?
What’s going on?
I’ve cancelled the resort.
As of now the project is dead.
Have you lost your mind?
Thank heavens.
I’ll expect an exclusive.
And it will be yours.
But why?
And why now?
Because certain information has come to light
and, well, unfortunately that’s all I can say for the moment.
Our readers will expect more than that.
I will prepare a statement. Thank you, everyone.
Alright, let’s get to it.
Alright.
Gentlemen, I wonder if we could speak
in Lucas’s office for a moment.
What's this about?
This is where I have breakfast.
And we read stories over there on the sofa.
And my bedroom’s upstairs.
Isn’t that nice?
Lily, maybe your grandma
will let you stay overnight sometimes.
If that’s alright.
Of course.
Well, here are Lily’s things.
But...
I wanna stay with you.
We’ll see each other lots, ok?
Lily, I think I left my eyeglasses on the table.
Run and get them?
She's so happy with you.
Watching you together...
I've been worrying about what's best for her.
That’s all either of us wants.
The thing is, with my heart the way it is,
my energy isn’t what it was.
I’m not sure I can give her what she needs.
I’m sorry, I don’t understand.
You remind me so much of my daughter, her mother.
It's so much to ask...
What is?
Doctor, can Lily stay with you?
Stay with me?
Yes. Yes. Yes, of course!
[sobbing]
Grandma, I couldn’t find them.
What’s wrong?
Lily, your grandma said that you can live here
if that’s what you really want.
Thank you, Grandma!
We’ll see each other all the time.
Maybe for Sunday supper?
It’s a standing date.
Good. No offense but Grandma cooks way better than you.
[laughs]
No offense taken.
Casimir Shaw.
He shot you and Jeanette was there?
So Shaw paid Pike to take the fall.
Shaw has been using Jeanette to get to me
and then get his claws into the resort.
He was behind Jeanette’s bid from the beginning.
Well, now that we have you as a witness
we can put him behind bars for shooting you.
Not so fast.
There are other things to consider.
Lucas has concerns about Jeanette’s safety.
She was terrified of what Shaw would do to her
if I killed the resort.
Well, what about your safety?
Do you think Shaw could come after you here in Hope Valley?
It’s possible.
And that’s why I’m bringing you two in on this.
Shouldn’t Lee be here for this?
I mean, he’s mayor now
and Rosemary knows this case inside and out--
I don’t want Rosemary involved, for her own protection.
I at least want to talk to Jeanette and see what she knows.
I’m gonna ask you to please leave that with me.
For now, this stays amongst us.
Come on, everyone. Mustn’t keep Mei waiting.
Ah, there she is.
Hello. Welcome.
Nice to meet all of you.
It’s ok, they’re just like this when they’re hungry.
Mom, meet Mei Tsu.
Such a pleasure.
I’ve heard so many wonderful things about you.
Likewise, Mrs. Hickam.
Oh, call me “mom”. Everyone does.
Well, let’s eat! [claps]
Don’t want the food going cold
after Mei went through all that trouble.
Fingers crossed.
Mmm.
It’s really good.
It seems everyone loves your food.
And they love you.
And... so do I.
Oh, Mike.
I love you, too.
[clears throat]
May I have some more chicken, please?
Mmhmm. Here you go.
Wow, you’re eating like a horse tonight, Jack.
No, like a pony.
Somehow I think Pal would be more interested in your salad.
Mountie Nathan, can you give me another riding lesson tomorrow?
I’d love to, but I’m... I’m pretty sure it’s Bill’s turn.
It is.
And aren’t you lucky to have two teachers?
Can I come watch, Jack?
Sure, you can have a turn riding him.
Oh, I think I’m probably too big for Pal.
Want to help me brush him then, Allie?
Now that sounds fun.
And then after maybe we can get ice cream?
Ice cream? Yay!
[laughs]
What’s for dessert, mom?
Banana bread.
[rain pouring]
[Jeanette] Mind telling me where we’re going?
[Lucas] Pull over here.
So, what’s so special about this spot?
It’s the edge of town.
This is where we say goodbye, Jeanette.
[laughs]
Lucas, you’ve always had a flair for the dramatic, but really.
I’ve cancelled the resort.
What?
[thunder rolls]
Lucas...
You don’t want to mess with Shaw.
I have protection, and I’m trying to protect you, too.
You need to go someplace and disappear.
It’s that or I’ll have to have you arrested
as an accomplice for shooting me.
I told you, Shaw forced me to be there.
You need to leave.
Find someplace safe and stay there.
Do you want to know why I agreed to front the resort bid?
Because I was looking out for you.
Like I always do.
Then consider us even.
Goodbye, Jeanette.
Lucas.
[closes door]