1 00:00:04,295 --> 00:00:06,213 Previously on When Calls the Heart... 2 00:00:06,214 --> 00:00:07,464 The governor is coming. 3 00:00:07,465 --> 00:00:09,425 I-I don't know what I was thinking! 4 00:00:09,426 --> 00:00:11,385 I'm the one who wrote the letter promising things 5 00:00:11,386 --> 00:00:13,595 I could never deliver, and certainly not by tomorrow. 6 00:00:13,596 --> 00:00:14,680 Tomorrow? 7 00:00:14,681 --> 00:00:16,390 There's a piece of land, it's my land, 8 00:00:16,391 --> 00:00:17,725 and I want to sell it to you. 9 00:00:17,726 --> 00:00:19,393 - I accept. - Then it's a deal. 10 00:00:19,394 --> 00:00:21,061 The water has disappeared. 11 00:00:21,062 --> 00:00:22,396 You'll want to fix this, Bouchard. 12 00:00:22,397 --> 00:00:23,522 They're stealing the water. 13 00:00:23,523 --> 00:00:25,333 And sending it to Union City. 14 00:00:25,734 --> 00:00:27,943 A constable has been taken hostage 15 00:00:27,944 --> 00:00:29,570 and there's been reports of shots fired. 16 00:00:29,571 --> 00:00:31,422 I wonder if Nathan's heard anything. 17 00:00:31,906 --> 00:00:33,615 Elizabeth? What is it? 18 00:00:33,616 --> 00:00:35,743 I can't go through this again. 19 00:00:35,744 --> 00:00:37,303 Not again. 20 00:00:38,657 --> 00:00:42,159 Losing Jack was the hardest thing I ever went through, 21 00:00:42,160 --> 00:00:45,162 and the thought of losing someone else in the line of duty, 22 00:00:45,163 --> 00:00:47,039 one who means so much to me, 23 00:00:47,040 --> 00:00:49,434 has rekindled old fears I'd put away. 24 00:00:49,834 --> 00:00:53,295 It feels like we have a shadow over us for so many reasons. 25 00:00:53,296 --> 00:00:55,506 Things that seemed important yesterday 26 00:00:55,507 --> 00:00:58,884 pale in comparison to what is now at stake. 27 00:00:58,885 --> 00:01:00,678 I think we should appeal to the governor. 28 00:01:00,679 --> 00:01:02,263 What, and tell him about Union City Holdings? 29 00:01:02,264 --> 00:01:04,348 Explain the scheme to steal the water. 30 00:01:04,349 --> 00:01:07,017 The scheme requires Union City buying the water, 31 00:01:07,018 --> 00:01:08,852 and as governor he can veto that contract. 32 00:01:08,853 --> 00:01:09,979 That's great, Lucas. 33 00:01:09,980 --> 00:01:11,188 Yeah, it's worth a try. 34 00:01:11,189 --> 00:01:12,606 We can appeal to his sense of fairness, 35 00:01:12,607 --> 00:01:15,734 about doing what's right for the people of Hope Valley. 36 00:01:15,735 --> 00:01:16,902 I spoke with Edwin Mitchell. 37 00:01:16,903 --> 00:01:18,404 Edwin? 38 00:01:18,405 --> 00:01:19,863 It turns out Edwin is the governor's advance man. 39 00:01:19,864 --> 00:01:21,365 And, as luck would have it, 40 00:01:21,366 --> 00:01:23,380 the governor and his team would like a meeting with me 41 00:01:23,381 --> 00:01:25,035 to discuss my future. 42 00:01:25,036 --> 00:01:26,370 Your future? 43 00:01:26,371 --> 00:01:28,163 It simply gives me an opening with Balfour. 44 00:01:28,164 --> 00:01:29,873 Which is exactly what we need. 45 00:01:29,874 --> 00:01:33,043 If we can get the governor alone I'm sure you can convince him. 46 00:01:33,044 --> 00:01:35,045 So you just need to find a way to get him alone. 47 00:01:35,046 --> 00:01:37,798 What about a tour? You could show him the sights. 48 00:01:37,799 --> 00:01:39,049 Our famous hot springs. 49 00:01:39,050 --> 00:01:40,634 And then pull the governor aside. 50 00:01:40,635 --> 00:01:42,553 I can show him what's happening in real life. 51 00:01:42,554 --> 00:01:44,221 How the water levels are dropping. 52 00:01:44,222 --> 00:01:46,056 The water levels are dropping? Since when? 53 00:01:46,057 --> 00:01:47,057 They're stealing it already. 54 00:01:47,058 --> 00:01:48,392 So we'd better hurry. 55 00:01:49,894 --> 00:01:51,437 Sorry I'm late. 56 00:01:51,438 --> 00:01:52,605 It turns out I've been assigned 57 00:01:52,606 --> 00:01:55,024 to the governor's personal security detail. 58 00:01:55,025 --> 00:01:57,901 Kind of like a one-man honor guard thing. 59 00:01:57,902 --> 00:01:59,320 Anyways, what did I miss? 60 00:01:59,321 --> 00:02:01,071 We are going to appeal to the governor. 61 00:02:01,072 --> 00:02:02,615 I'll fill you in later. 62 00:02:02,616 --> 00:02:06,201 Nathan, having you by the governor's side is perfect. 63 00:02:06,202 --> 00:02:10,247 We need to surround him with trusted messengers of truth. 64 00:02:10,248 --> 00:02:13,250 Actually, Rosie's right. You are the perfect messenger. 65 00:02:13,251 --> 00:02:15,252 - Of truth. - Of truth. 66 00:02:15,253 --> 00:02:17,254 And I hear you're getting a medal at the ball tonight. 67 00:02:17,255 --> 00:02:19,590 Oh, you are? For rescuing the hostage? 68 00:02:19,591 --> 00:02:21,550 You deserve it, my friend. You're a hero. 69 00:02:21,551 --> 00:02:24,529 Well, you're the one saving the town. 70 00:02:24,804 --> 00:02:27,681 I'm just doing what I can. I need all the help I can get. 71 00:02:27,682 --> 00:02:28,766 You got me. 72 00:02:28,767 --> 00:02:30,142 Unfortunately, Elizabeth and I 73 00:02:30,143 --> 00:02:32,561 already have a long list of items for tonight. 74 00:02:32,562 --> 00:02:34,413 - Well, I'm game. - Great. 75 00:02:35,732 --> 00:02:36,833 Wish us luck. 76 00:02:37,025 --> 00:02:38,293 Godspeed. 77 00:02:44,866 --> 00:02:45,966 Elizabeth. 78 00:02:46,493 --> 00:02:48,369 Bill. Is everything okay? 79 00:02:48,370 --> 00:02:51,413 I just got off the phone with the land office in Union City. 80 00:02:51,414 --> 00:02:53,958 They have no record of my land being sold to Madeline St. John. 81 00:02:53,959 --> 00:02:55,292 But you called the land office? 82 00:02:55,293 --> 00:02:56,877 I saw her sign the deed. 83 00:02:56,878 --> 00:02:58,712 Why wouldn't she have it recorded? 84 00:02:58,713 --> 00:03:00,631 - Where is she? - She's in Buxton. 85 00:03:00,632 --> 00:03:01,924 Well, how do you know? 86 00:03:01,925 --> 00:03:04,760 The book I showed you? The one Jamie sent to me? 87 00:03:04,761 --> 00:03:07,137 I didn't notice it at first but there's a return address. 88 00:03:07,138 --> 00:03:09,574 Buxton Inn and Public House. 89 00:03:11,726 --> 00:03:12,977 I have to find them. 90 00:03:12,978 --> 00:03:14,311 Are you sure that's a good idea? 91 00:03:14,312 --> 00:03:15,562 Well, this means that Madeline 92 00:03:15,563 --> 00:03:17,481 is still holding on to the deed to my land. 93 00:03:17,482 --> 00:03:18,774 I meant for you. 94 00:03:18,775 --> 00:03:21,318 I need to find out the truth about everything. 95 00:03:21,319 --> 00:03:23,254 Then she can make whatever choice she wants. 96 00:03:30,870 --> 00:03:32,847 - Whoa. - Oh! So sorry. 97 00:03:34,374 --> 00:03:35,874 Congratulations on your medal. 98 00:03:35,875 --> 00:03:38,061 Oh, uh... it's nothing. 99 00:03:38,545 --> 00:03:40,254 It didn't sound like nothing. 100 00:03:40,255 --> 00:03:42,440 Really, Elizabeth. It's not a big deal. 101 00:03:44,175 --> 00:03:45,676 I think Lucas has a good plan. 102 00:03:45,677 --> 00:03:47,761 Yeah, you know, if anybody's gonna pull it off it's him. 103 00:03:47,762 --> 00:03:49,138 Looks like all those years of playing poker 104 00:03:49,139 --> 00:03:50,490 are finally gonna pay off. 105 00:03:52,142 --> 00:03:53,493 Good luck today. 106 00:03:53,768 --> 00:03:54,868 Hopefully we won't need it. 107 00:03:55,061 --> 00:03:56,329 Still... 108 00:03:57,814 --> 00:03:58,957 Be safe. 109 00:04:35,685 --> 00:04:38,705 How are we supposed to put on a black tie gala ball... 110 00:04:42,067 --> 00:04:44,711 Pretending that the town isn't facing ruin? 111 00:04:45,070 --> 00:04:48,381 If only we had an actress who could chair the gala committee. 112 00:04:49,282 --> 00:04:50,550 Point taken. 113 00:04:51,242 --> 00:04:52,618 Good morning! 114 00:04:52,619 --> 00:04:55,204 Isn't it just a splendid day today? 115 00:04:55,205 --> 00:04:56,455 Alright, no need to overdo it. 116 00:04:56,456 --> 00:04:58,082 - What? - Elizabeth! 117 00:04:58,083 --> 00:04:59,183 Oh! 118 00:05:00,418 --> 00:05:04,004 There is a package for you from Hamilton and the box is... 119 00:05:04,005 --> 00:05:05,798 - Is it a dress box? - Yes. 120 00:05:07,676 --> 00:05:09,760 Elizabeth, it's your wedding dress! 121 00:05:09,761 --> 00:05:10,862 Finally! 122 00:05:12,889 --> 00:05:14,473 Why aren't you excited? 123 00:05:14,474 --> 00:05:17,827 I am, it's just with everything going on the wedding feels... 124 00:05:18,770 --> 00:05:22,040 Elizabeth, this is exactly the distraction we need. 125 00:05:24,067 --> 00:05:25,460 Come now. 126 00:05:29,155 --> 00:05:30,614 Shall we have a look? 127 00:05:30,615 --> 00:05:34,868 Oh. As matron of honor I have to make that a firm no. 128 00:05:34,869 --> 00:05:36,161 Oh. 129 00:05:36,162 --> 00:05:37,997 Sorry, I suppose I defer to Rosemary on this. 130 00:05:37,998 --> 00:05:39,891 You can't blame me for trying. 131 00:05:40,625 --> 00:05:45,129 Is there something happening? Everyone seems a bit glum today. 132 00:05:45,130 --> 00:05:46,964 Oh, no, no. We were just... 133 00:05:46,965 --> 00:05:49,466 Doing some final planning for the ball tonight. 134 00:05:49,467 --> 00:05:51,277 Oh, right. The ball. 135 00:05:51,678 --> 00:05:53,637 You'll be there, right? You and Ned? 136 00:05:53,638 --> 00:05:54,763 Yes, of course. 137 00:05:54,764 --> 00:05:58,785 I just... I don't know what to wear. 138 00:05:59,561 --> 00:06:02,163 Nothing I have feels fancy enough. 139 00:06:03,648 --> 00:06:06,483 You leave that with us. We'll get back to you. 140 00:06:06,484 --> 00:06:07,585 Oh. 141 00:06:08,528 --> 00:06:09,629 Alright. 142 00:06:13,575 --> 00:06:14,950 Are you thinking what I'm thinking? 143 00:06:14,951 --> 00:06:16,118 Not only am I thinking it, 144 00:06:16,119 --> 00:06:17,620 I'm doing an inventory in my mind 145 00:06:17,621 --> 00:06:21,081 of all my ball gowns trying to decide which one is best 146 00:06:21,082 --> 00:06:23,167 for our dear Florence. 147 00:06:23,168 --> 00:06:24,811 Oh, let's go. 148 00:06:32,636 --> 00:06:34,929 We have to make sure Lucas doesn't see us. 149 00:06:34,930 --> 00:06:37,806 It's very bad luck for the groom to see the dress 150 00:06:37,807 --> 00:06:39,350 before the wedding. 151 00:06:39,351 --> 00:06:41,602 I believe that only applies when the bride is in the dress. 152 00:06:41,603 --> 00:06:43,646 - Oh, Elizabeth. - It's in a box! 153 00:06:43,647 --> 00:06:45,189 You can never be too careful. 154 00:06:45,190 --> 00:06:46,231 Is that what I think it is? 155 00:06:46,232 --> 00:06:47,358 Oh, let's see! 156 00:06:47,359 --> 00:06:48,776 You'll have to wait, I'm afraid. 157 00:06:48,777 --> 00:06:49,526 Sorry. 158 00:06:49,527 --> 00:06:50,627 Oh. 159 00:06:52,238 --> 00:06:54,156 Ooh, just a little peek? 160 00:06:54,157 --> 00:06:56,241 Oh, uh, wish we could but we can't. 161 00:06:56,242 --> 00:06:57,805 - We've gotta run. - Are you looking for Lucas? 162 00:06:57,806 --> 00:06:59,328 - He's right over there. - No! 163 00:06:59,329 --> 00:07:00,597 - Hey, Lucas! - No! No! 164 00:07:10,924 --> 00:07:15,135 Ah, yes, our tour. Splendid idea, Mr. Bouchard. 165 00:07:15,136 --> 00:07:19,056 I want to hear all about your concerns, your quandaries, 166 00:07:19,057 --> 00:07:20,140 what I can do to help. 167 00:07:20,141 --> 00:07:21,600 Well, thank you. 168 00:07:21,601 --> 00:07:22,935 I thought we'd start off with a tour on the buckboards 169 00:07:22,936 --> 00:07:25,688 and then we'll stop by our famous hot springs. 170 00:07:25,689 --> 00:07:27,481 They've become quite the tourist destination. 171 00:07:27,482 --> 00:07:29,566 Outstanding. I'm prepared to be inspired. 172 00:07:29,567 --> 00:07:31,986 Right this way, Governor. You're riding with me. 173 00:07:31,987 --> 00:07:34,863 Oh, Edwin, how about one of me and the Mountie here. 174 00:07:34,864 --> 00:07:35,906 And the dog. 175 00:07:35,907 --> 00:07:36,907 Of course, sir. 176 00:07:36,908 --> 00:07:38,701 - Here, boy. - He's not really good on command... 177 00:07:38,702 --> 00:07:39,844 Here, boy. 178 00:07:40,412 --> 00:07:41,638 Good boy. 179 00:07:43,373 --> 00:07:44,557 Scout. 180 00:07:47,752 --> 00:07:50,170 At ease, Mountie. Well done. 181 00:07:50,171 --> 00:07:51,338 Uh, gentlemen? 182 00:07:51,339 --> 00:07:53,274 We should probably get in the wagons. 183 00:07:54,759 --> 00:07:57,678 The hot springs? Are you sure? 184 00:07:57,679 --> 00:07:59,847 Have you solved your water level problem? 185 00:07:59,848 --> 00:08:00,948 Leave it to me. 186 00:08:01,542 --> 00:08:03,851 I'd like to give the governor a little education. 187 00:08:03,852 --> 00:08:04,952 Come on. 188 00:08:08,523 --> 00:08:09,940 - Are we all ready? - Yup. 189 00:08:09,941 --> 00:08:11,041 Alright. 190 00:08:12,068 --> 00:08:14,194 Hold on a moment. Do you mind if I join you? 191 00:08:14,195 --> 00:08:15,547 The more the merrier. 192 00:08:21,536 --> 00:08:22,804 Step up, boys. 193 00:08:26,875 --> 00:08:27,917 Ready? 194 00:08:27,918 --> 00:08:29,644 Ready. 195 00:08:32,088 --> 00:08:33,648 What is this? 196 00:08:34,466 --> 00:08:36,568 This isn't the dress I ordered. 197 00:08:36,927 --> 00:08:38,570 They sent the wrong one. 198 00:08:38,929 --> 00:08:42,348 Some woman somewhere is looking perfectly elegant 199 00:08:42,349 --> 00:08:44,141 in your mermaid gown! 200 00:08:44,142 --> 00:08:45,434 Rosemary, I can't wear this. 201 00:08:45,435 --> 00:08:46,560 And you won't. 202 00:08:46,561 --> 00:08:47,728 What am I supposed to do? 203 00:08:47,729 --> 00:08:49,438 There isn't time to order a new one. 204 00:08:49,439 --> 00:08:51,649 Fortunately for you, 205 00:08:51,650 --> 00:08:55,211 your matron of honor is an expert seamstress. 206 00:08:56,613 --> 00:08:59,049 You really think you can save this? 207 00:08:59,157 --> 00:09:01,825 Well, I will try. 208 00:09:01,826 --> 00:09:03,327 I can't believe I'm about to say this, 209 00:09:03,328 --> 00:09:07,223 but if ever there were a case for "less is more". 210 00:09:07,832 --> 00:09:09,100 Oh, goodness. 211 00:09:09,501 --> 00:09:11,627 Maybe this is a bad omen. 212 00:09:11,628 --> 00:09:14,046 No. No, of course it isn't. 213 00:09:14,047 --> 00:09:16,274 This is just a mistake. 214 00:09:19,886 --> 00:09:20,986 Elizabeth? 215 00:09:23,848 --> 00:09:25,450 There's just so much going on. 216 00:09:25,892 --> 00:09:28,936 The town and the water and the... 217 00:09:28,937 --> 00:09:30,955 the wedding in the middle of it all. 218 00:09:34,609 --> 00:09:36,711 It's normal to get the jitters, isn't it? 219 00:09:38,196 --> 00:09:39,297 Sure it is. 220 00:09:42,534 --> 00:09:43,951 Are you having doubts? 221 00:09:43,952 --> 00:09:45,052 No. 222 00:09:49,541 --> 00:09:51,101 Just about the dress. 223 00:10:00,635 --> 00:10:04,072 - Well, this looks... - Like it's coming along. 224 00:10:04,306 --> 00:10:05,740 Well, we're just getting started. 225 00:10:06,474 --> 00:10:07,659 Florence? 226 00:10:08,059 --> 00:10:09,159 Yes? 227 00:10:09,352 --> 00:10:10,452 These are for you. 228 00:10:11,062 --> 00:10:12,313 Pick a dress. 229 00:10:13,523 --> 00:10:15,024 And don't worry, we won't be offended. 230 00:10:15,025 --> 00:10:20,321 You can either pick bold and dynamic or pastel and mild. 231 00:10:20,322 --> 00:10:21,405 Alright. 232 00:10:21,406 --> 00:10:22,882 You'll know which is which. 233 00:10:23,199 --> 00:10:24,575 Well, thank you. 234 00:10:24,576 --> 00:10:27,453 I don't know how I could pick just one. 235 00:10:27,454 --> 00:10:28,579 I'll help you choose. 236 00:10:28,580 --> 00:10:30,706 Oh! Do you happen to have an extra? 237 00:10:30,707 --> 00:10:32,416 Oh, and I need a dress, too. 238 00:10:32,417 --> 00:10:33,834 I was gonna skip the ball. 239 00:10:33,835 --> 00:10:35,794 I've just been working so hard, I have nothing to wear. 240 00:10:35,795 --> 00:10:37,338 No, you have to come. 241 00:10:37,339 --> 00:10:38,839 I'd love to borrow one, as well. 242 00:10:38,840 --> 00:10:40,591 We have enough for everyone. 243 00:10:40,592 --> 00:10:42,426 Where should we try them on? 244 00:10:42,427 --> 00:10:44,345 - How about the salon? - Oh. 245 00:10:44,346 --> 00:10:45,971 - Excellent. - Perfect. 246 00:10:45,972 --> 00:10:47,198 Let's go! 247 00:10:52,479 --> 00:10:53,747 And here we are. 248 00:10:55,065 --> 00:10:59,360 Magnificent. What a wonderful gift of nature. 249 00:10:59,361 --> 00:11:02,029 A source of refreshment, recreation, 250 00:11:02,030 --> 00:11:05,282 and all this in the midst of our beautiful, 251 00:11:05,283 --> 00:11:07,201 rugged mountain landscape. 252 00:11:07,202 --> 00:11:08,762 The envy of the world. 253 00:11:09,496 --> 00:11:11,056 Why don't you quote me on that. 254 00:11:11,623 --> 00:11:13,224 The water levels are back up. 255 00:11:13,458 --> 00:11:15,000 How did Montague swing that? 256 00:11:15,001 --> 00:11:17,378 I don't know, but I bet if we went up to Bill's old land 257 00:11:17,379 --> 00:11:18,796 that trench would be filled in. 258 00:11:18,797 --> 00:11:20,047 Well, what do you want to bet 259 00:11:20,048 --> 00:11:21,674 Montague's never gonna leave the governor's side? 260 00:11:21,675 --> 00:11:23,259 Yeah. I should go talk to him. 261 00:11:23,260 --> 00:11:24,802 I have a better idea. 262 00:11:24,803 --> 00:11:27,763 He's been itching to talk to me all day, I can tell. 263 00:11:27,764 --> 00:11:29,199 You two know what to do. 264 00:11:31,184 --> 00:11:32,994 Do we know what to do? 265 00:11:33,770 --> 00:11:37,123 I might have underestimated you. How about a word in private? 266 00:11:47,325 --> 00:11:49,493 So I know why the water levels have been dropping. 267 00:11:49,494 --> 00:11:50,828 Oh? 268 00:11:50,829 --> 00:11:52,121 Now, I'm not trying to catch you in the act. 269 00:11:52,122 --> 00:11:54,498 I am simply hoping I can change your mind. 270 00:11:54,499 --> 00:11:55,541 Of course. 271 00:11:55,542 --> 00:11:58,711 This town... this town is special. 272 00:11:58,712 --> 00:12:01,171 And I know from the outside it appears like one part 273 00:12:01,172 --> 00:12:02,256 of the bigger picture. 274 00:12:02,257 --> 00:12:04,341 A source of water for the big city. 275 00:12:04,342 --> 00:12:07,487 But you've spent time here so surely you can appreciate that. 276 00:12:09,055 --> 00:12:11,515 That's what I love about a small town. 277 00:12:11,516 --> 00:12:13,559 You make everything so simple. 278 00:12:13,560 --> 00:12:15,394 What you fail to understand, however, 279 00:12:15,395 --> 00:12:18,022 is that I am a big city man 280 00:12:18,023 --> 00:12:20,125 and I see things for what they can be. 281 00:12:22,110 --> 00:12:23,210 Governor. 282 00:12:24,112 --> 00:12:25,821 I must insist that we uh, we keep moving. 283 00:12:25,822 --> 00:12:27,239 We're on a very tight schedule. 284 00:12:27,240 --> 00:12:28,466 Oh? Where next? 285 00:12:29,451 --> 00:12:31,386 Uh, well we have a tour planned. 286 00:12:32,287 --> 00:12:35,497 Of um, my mill, Coulter Lumber. Biggest employer in the valley. 287 00:12:35,498 --> 00:12:37,708 Excellent. Jobs, jobs, jobs. 288 00:12:37,709 --> 00:12:39,460 That's what I'm forever talking about. 289 00:12:39,461 --> 00:12:40,711 That's what I'm always saying, too. 290 00:12:40,712 --> 00:12:42,421 Opportunity and prosperity. 291 00:12:42,422 --> 00:12:43,940 - Ok, well we should hurry. - Yeah. 292 00:12:45,717 --> 00:12:47,051 So there's no way you'll reconsider? 293 00:12:47,052 --> 00:12:51,055 I don't think so, my friend. 294 00:12:51,056 --> 00:12:53,557 I suppose you're gonna tell all this to the governor now? 295 00:12:53,558 --> 00:12:55,059 Make your plea? 296 00:12:55,060 --> 00:12:57,311 Isn't that why you invited yourself along? 297 00:12:57,312 --> 00:12:58,412 To stop me? 298 00:13:08,740 --> 00:13:09,823 Aren't you clever? 299 00:13:09,824 --> 00:13:11,092 Thank you kindly. 300 00:13:21,044 --> 00:13:23,712 I'll do everyone's hair on the house. Okay? 301 00:13:23,713 --> 00:13:25,857 - Great. - Yes, thank you. 302 00:13:26,758 --> 00:13:28,902 Everyone's makeup looks beautiful, Mei. 303 00:13:29,511 --> 00:13:32,680 You know, at first I thought this would be a disaster 304 00:13:32,681 --> 00:13:35,516 but I think it brought everyone together. 305 00:13:35,517 --> 00:13:36,892 Why does it seem like every time 306 00:13:36,893 --> 00:13:39,270 there's a big event like this everyone couples up? 307 00:13:39,271 --> 00:13:40,497 Societal pressure. 308 00:13:41,731 --> 00:13:42,731 Well, I don't have a date and I don't want one. 309 00:13:42,732 --> 00:13:44,775 - Me neither. - Hmm. 310 00:13:44,776 --> 00:13:46,860 Why don't we all go together as a group? 311 00:13:46,861 --> 00:13:49,005 Seeing as none of us have dates. 312 00:13:49,572 --> 00:13:52,175 Unless you were hoping... 313 00:13:53,410 --> 00:13:54,910 For Mike? 314 00:13:54,911 --> 00:13:56,495 No. 315 00:13:56,496 --> 00:13:59,808 I mean... I don't know. 316 00:14:00,208 --> 00:14:02,852 - Sometimes men need a hint. - Mmm-hmm. 317 00:14:05,380 --> 00:14:06,606 I have an idea. 318 00:14:09,467 --> 00:14:11,361 Have a seat. You're next. 319 00:14:17,100 --> 00:14:18,809 Good morning, sir. How can I help you? 320 00:14:18,810 --> 00:14:20,769 I'm looking for a guest that may be staying with you. 321 00:14:20,770 --> 00:14:22,605 The name is Madeline St. John. 322 00:14:22,606 --> 00:14:24,040 Let me check for you, sir. 323 00:14:26,943 --> 00:14:29,629 I'm sorry, I'm not seeing anyone by that name. 324 00:14:31,281 --> 00:14:32,382 Thank you. 325 00:14:36,202 --> 00:14:37,387 Judge Avery? 326 00:14:38,204 --> 00:14:39,330 Jamie! 327 00:14:39,331 --> 00:14:40,497 What're you doing here? 328 00:14:40,498 --> 00:14:42,082 I was about to ask you the same question. 329 00:14:42,083 --> 00:14:44,335 Mother says we have to stay here for a while. 330 00:14:44,336 --> 00:14:47,147 I don't like it here. I miss Hope Valley. 331 00:14:48,381 --> 00:14:50,483 Jamie, where is your mother? 332 00:14:56,681 --> 00:14:57,949 Bill. 333 00:14:59,225 --> 00:15:00,535 Hello, Madeline. 334 00:15:04,564 --> 00:15:06,124 Whoa! 335 00:15:08,818 --> 00:15:10,152 I'm sorry, your honor, 336 00:15:10,153 --> 00:15:12,154 but we need to get you away from Mr. Montague. 337 00:15:12,155 --> 00:15:13,822 Oh? Why is that? 338 00:15:13,823 --> 00:15:15,366 There is a plot afoot 339 00:15:15,367 --> 00:15:17,701 to try and steal the water from this valley. 340 00:15:17,702 --> 00:15:19,828 - What? - It's true, we have evidence. 341 00:15:19,829 --> 00:15:22,206 We can show you blueprints, maps... 342 00:15:22,207 --> 00:15:24,458 Montague's company, Union City Holdings, 343 00:15:24,459 --> 00:15:26,460 has been buying land and secretly building 344 00:15:26,461 --> 00:15:27,920 a series of aqueducts. 345 00:15:27,921 --> 00:15:29,838 If they succeed, Hope Valley and the neighboring towns 346 00:15:29,839 --> 00:15:31,173 will be turned into a desert. 347 00:15:31,174 --> 00:15:32,800 Well, that sounds positively criminal. 348 00:15:32,801 --> 00:15:34,176 Mmm-hmm. 349 00:15:34,177 --> 00:15:35,511 Yeah, well we were hoping you'd see it that way. 350 00:15:35,512 --> 00:15:38,931 Well, gentlemen, such an outrage will not stand. 351 00:15:38,932 --> 00:15:41,350 Not so long as I'm governor of this territory. 352 00:15:41,351 --> 00:15:43,328 Good. Glad to hear it. 353 00:15:44,354 --> 00:15:45,454 Alright. 354 00:15:47,399 --> 00:15:48,499 Giddy up. 355 00:15:49,442 --> 00:15:52,194 Well, isn't this a pleasant surprise? 356 00:15:52,195 --> 00:15:54,029 Why are you here and not Union City? 357 00:15:54,030 --> 00:15:55,739 We were on our way back to Hope Valley 358 00:15:55,740 --> 00:15:58,158 and we heard good things about Buxton. 359 00:15:58,159 --> 00:16:00,160 I know you weren't planning on coming back, 360 00:16:00,161 --> 00:16:02,305 and I know you didn't file the deed to my land. 361 00:16:04,708 --> 00:16:06,208 Bill, I can explain... 362 00:16:06,209 --> 00:16:09,104 After you left, a man named Bernhardt Montague arrived. 363 00:16:10,463 --> 00:16:12,315 He said he was your fiancé. 364 00:16:13,592 --> 00:16:17,553 Bill, Montague was my Sebastian's business partner, 365 00:16:17,554 --> 00:16:18,971 nothing more. 366 00:16:18,972 --> 00:16:21,491 And a despicable one at that. 367 00:16:26,104 --> 00:16:28,439 My late husband was a gambler 368 00:16:28,440 --> 00:16:31,459 and when he died he left us penniless and deeply in debt. 369 00:16:32,652 --> 00:16:36,030 All that's left is a small trust 370 00:16:36,031 --> 00:16:38,490 and Montague is the sole executor, 371 00:16:38,491 --> 00:16:40,784 and he's holding it hostage 372 00:16:40,785 --> 00:16:43,287 unless I agree to go to Hope Valley 373 00:16:43,288 --> 00:16:45,598 and buy some land with a creek. 374 00:16:46,917 --> 00:16:50,419 I... I thought it was harmless, 375 00:16:50,420 --> 00:16:54,149 but I should know nothing with Montague ever is. 376 00:16:54,382 --> 00:16:57,193 Do you know why he wanted it? My land. 377 00:16:58,929 --> 00:17:01,096 He works for Union City Holding. 378 00:17:01,097 --> 00:17:04,642 He wanted my land to divert the water, all of it. 379 00:17:04,643 --> 00:17:06,268 He told me no one would get hurt. 380 00:17:06,269 --> 00:17:07,369 Well, he lied. 381 00:17:10,315 --> 00:17:11,791 Why didn't you file the deed? 382 00:17:13,485 --> 00:17:14,753 I couldn't do that to you. 383 00:17:16,404 --> 00:17:21,301 And... it's the only leverage I have. 384 00:17:22,285 --> 00:17:24,387 Montague still won't release the trust. 385 00:17:25,580 --> 00:17:28,457 Bill, all I can think about right now is Jamie. 386 00:17:28,458 --> 00:17:30,501 Montague could destroy my reputation so that I'm never 387 00:17:30,502 --> 00:17:34,296 welcome back in Philadelphia, and without that trust 388 00:17:34,297 --> 00:17:37,067 how am I supposed to keep a roof over our heads? 389 00:17:38,134 --> 00:17:39,885 Please promise me that you won't tell anyone 390 00:17:39,886 --> 00:17:41,780 where we are until I figure this out. 391 00:17:43,556 --> 00:17:47,577 Without that deed, Jamie and I have nothing. 392 00:17:49,271 --> 00:17:51,081 I think you have more than you know. 393 00:17:56,903 --> 00:17:58,421 Take care, Madeline. 394 00:18:06,788 --> 00:18:08,539 - Success? - He has seen the light. 395 00:18:08,540 --> 00:18:09,915 Yes, he has. 396 00:18:09,916 --> 00:18:11,667 - Well done, gentlemen. - Yes. 397 00:18:11,668 --> 00:18:12,768 Well done. 398 00:18:13,670 --> 00:18:15,188 - Cheers. - Cheers. 399 00:18:16,590 --> 00:18:17,690 Oh, you're on duty. 400 00:18:19,968 --> 00:18:21,985 - It looks great in here. - Yeah. 401 00:18:23,346 --> 00:18:24,513 Well, you know, we're gonna have a hundred people in here 402 00:18:24,514 --> 00:18:25,615 in a couple hours. 403 00:18:26,099 --> 00:18:27,575 I gotta get ready. 404 00:18:29,644 --> 00:18:30,744 Mike... 405 00:18:32,606 --> 00:18:34,356 Have you talked to Mei? 406 00:18:34,357 --> 00:18:37,818 It's too late. And what if she says no? 407 00:18:37,819 --> 00:18:41,697 Usually when I'm sweet on someone she'd rather be friends. 408 00:18:41,698 --> 00:18:42,990 Well, I think that just means 409 00:18:42,991 --> 00:18:44,909 you haven't found the right person yet. 410 00:18:44,910 --> 00:18:46,327 You still have two hours left. 411 00:18:46,328 --> 00:18:48,263 Plenty of time. Anything can happen. 412 00:18:48,872 --> 00:18:50,122 We have to get ready for tonight. 413 00:18:50,123 --> 00:18:51,641 Oh, come on. We can spare a couple minutes. 414 00:18:52,000 --> 00:18:53,226 Here's your chance. 415 00:18:56,796 --> 00:18:57,896 You can do this. 416 00:18:58,048 --> 00:18:59,274 Have a seat. 417 00:18:59,799 --> 00:19:01,276 We'll go find Hickam. 418 00:19:08,141 --> 00:19:09,367 - Lucas! - Ah. 419 00:19:09,976 --> 00:19:11,936 Um, where's Mike? 420 00:19:11,937 --> 00:19:13,163 Where's Mike? 421 00:19:16,107 --> 00:19:18,543 Mike is around here somewhere. Good luck. 422 00:19:27,244 --> 00:19:29,328 Not quite a mermaid. 423 00:19:29,329 --> 00:19:31,348 More like a giant puff ball. 424 00:19:31,706 --> 00:19:33,332 Drowning in whipped cream. 425 00:19:33,333 --> 00:19:35,042 This doesn't feel like me at all. 426 00:19:35,043 --> 00:19:36,252 Because it's not. 427 00:19:36,253 --> 00:19:38,420 So just put that out of your mind. 428 00:19:38,421 --> 00:19:43,801 I can whip this pile of ruffles and flounce into shape. 429 00:19:43,802 --> 00:19:50,099 Consider it clay to be moulded into stunning and bold... 430 00:19:50,100 --> 00:19:51,392 yet dignified. 431 00:19:51,393 --> 00:19:52,911 - And reserved. - And reserved. 432 00:19:53,687 --> 00:19:55,145 Perfection. 433 00:19:55,146 --> 00:19:59,358 A woman of honor, not one of silliness and... tulle. 434 00:19:59,359 --> 00:20:01,610 I'll go get my scissors right now. 435 00:20:01,611 --> 00:20:02,861 - Hmm? - Thank you. 436 00:20:02,862 --> 00:20:03,962 Mmm-hmm. 437 00:20:07,575 --> 00:20:08,720 - Oh. - No! 438 00:20:08,721 --> 00:20:10,703 - Hi. - No! No, no, no! Avert your eyes. 439 00:20:10,704 --> 00:20:12,555 Rosemary, it's fine. 440 00:20:15,792 --> 00:20:17,352 They sent the wrong dress. 441 00:20:18,253 --> 00:20:19,938 I... I think you look great. 442 00:20:20,589 --> 00:20:23,692 If you like meringue. Which we don't. 443 00:20:25,218 --> 00:20:27,278 Is everything alright? 444 00:20:28,722 --> 00:20:31,724 Uh, oh, yeah. Um, looks like the plan worked. 445 00:20:31,725 --> 00:20:33,392 The governor said he's gonna cancel the water contract. 446 00:20:33,393 --> 00:20:34,685 Oh, that's wonderful. 447 00:20:34,686 --> 00:20:38,105 Now we can all enjoy... The ball! The ball! 448 00:20:38,106 --> 00:20:40,232 We must get ready. Shoo. Shoo, shoo, shoo. 449 00:20:40,233 --> 00:20:41,525 Mustn't dawdle. 450 00:20:41,526 --> 00:20:42,610 What time can Allie come over? 451 00:20:42,611 --> 00:20:44,337 - 7:30. - 7:30. 452 00:21:13,475 --> 00:21:14,575 Hi, Mei? 453 00:21:14,976 --> 00:21:17,412 New hairstyle? It looks great. 454 00:21:17,979 --> 00:21:19,605 Thank you. 455 00:21:19,606 --> 00:21:21,649 I wanted to try something new for the black-tie ball tonight. 456 00:21:21,650 --> 00:21:24,919 Are you going? Have... have you got a date? 457 00:21:26,571 --> 00:21:27,756 No one's asked me. 458 00:21:28,657 --> 00:21:31,825 Would you uh... would you like to join me? 459 00:21:31,826 --> 00:21:34,512 Oh... Um... 460 00:21:38,291 --> 00:21:40,167 Why not? I think it'll be fun. 461 00:21:40,168 --> 00:21:41,895 Great. Thanks. 462 00:21:42,671 --> 00:21:44,022 See you soon. 463 00:21:50,345 --> 00:21:53,323 Hi, Mei. You look beautiful. 464 00:21:54,099 --> 00:21:55,766 Thank you. 465 00:21:55,767 --> 00:21:59,728 Excuse me, I have to get ready for my date to the ball... 466 00:21:59,729 --> 00:22:00,854 with Harry. 467 00:22:00,855 --> 00:22:01,955 Harry? 468 00:22:11,366 --> 00:22:14,344 Oh, there she is. There's our little angel. 469 00:22:14,786 --> 00:22:15,887 Hi. 470 00:22:16,746 --> 00:22:17,972 So innocent. 471 00:22:20,375 --> 00:22:24,896 - Yeah. - Lee, is something wrong? 472 00:22:25,547 --> 00:22:26,940 No, no. 473 00:22:28,216 --> 00:22:30,342 There's no need to worry now. 474 00:22:30,343 --> 00:22:32,553 You and Nathan and Lucas saved the day. 475 00:22:32,554 --> 00:22:34,239 The governor is on our side. 476 00:22:34,472 --> 00:22:36,574 Yeah, I know. It's just that uh... 477 00:22:37,225 --> 00:22:40,078 What? You can tell me. 478 00:22:42,397 --> 00:22:46,650 Sweetheart, I was taking money from Montague for months, 479 00:22:46,651 --> 00:22:49,862 and all the while the louse is plotting to steal our water. 480 00:22:49,863 --> 00:22:51,071 You didn't know. 481 00:22:51,072 --> 00:22:52,364 Ah. 482 00:22:52,365 --> 00:22:54,158 He told you it was for a trestle bridge. 483 00:22:54,159 --> 00:22:55,451 I looked at it, too. 484 00:22:55,452 --> 00:22:56,911 There was no way we could have imagined 485 00:22:56,912 --> 00:22:58,370 that it was for an aqueduct. 486 00:22:58,371 --> 00:23:02,207 I knew. I knew something was up, but nope. 487 00:23:02,208 --> 00:23:04,019 All I cared about was a profit. 488 00:23:04,461 --> 00:23:06,253 No, no. 489 00:23:06,254 --> 00:23:08,714 You cared about keeping your men employed. 490 00:23:08,715 --> 00:23:09,965 Mmm. 491 00:23:09,966 --> 00:23:11,943 Feeding their families. Taking care of our town. 492 00:23:12,552 --> 00:23:16,406 I do wanna do my part. I really do. 493 00:23:18,183 --> 00:23:19,701 This is where Goldie's gonna grow up. 494 00:23:22,270 --> 00:23:23,496 Her home. 495 00:23:24,439 --> 00:23:26,106 The place that's gonna keep her safe. 496 00:23:26,107 --> 00:23:28,025 I wanna protect Hope Valley 497 00:23:28,026 --> 00:23:29,961 from men like Bernhardt Montague. 498 00:23:32,405 --> 00:23:34,132 And today you did just that. 499 00:23:34,616 --> 00:23:35,884 Thank you, sw... 500 00:23:37,744 --> 00:23:38,953 Oh, goodness me. 501 00:23:40,288 --> 00:23:43,916 Sweetheart. You look absolutely stunning. 502 00:23:43,917 --> 00:23:45,960 - I do? - Oh, yes you do. 503 00:23:47,420 --> 00:23:51,257 Well, you, Leland Coulter, look positively dashing. 504 00:23:51,258 --> 00:23:52,358 Why thank you. 505 00:23:55,220 --> 00:23:57,447 I love you. So much. 506 00:23:58,014 --> 00:23:59,657 - I love you. - Come here. 507 00:24:06,648 --> 00:24:07,749 Ladies. 508 00:24:09,025 --> 00:24:10,418 Oh. 509 00:24:11,653 --> 00:24:14,547 Rosemary, look what you did. 510 00:24:15,198 --> 00:24:16,424 We did. 511 00:24:17,659 --> 00:24:18,885 Hi. 512 00:24:19,160 --> 00:24:20,744 This is incredible. 513 00:24:20,745 --> 00:24:21,845 You're incredible. 514 00:24:22,914 --> 00:24:24,164 - Let me take your shawl. - Let me take yours. 515 00:24:24,165 --> 00:24:25,475 - Thank you. - Thank you. 516 00:24:26,167 --> 00:24:27,477 Should we get some drinks? 517 00:24:28,003 --> 00:24:29,104 - Yes. - After you. 518 00:24:33,717 --> 00:24:35,551 - It looks so good. - It really does. 519 00:24:35,552 --> 00:24:37,511 Florence! 520 00:24:37,512 --> 00:24:40,306 Oh, my goodness. You look beautiful. 521 00:24:40,307 --> 00:24:42,850 Oh, thank you. 522 00:24:42,851 --> 00:24:47,354 Well, let no one say our little town can't measure up. 523 00:24:47,355 --> 00:24:49,189 And with the radio? 524 00:24:49,190 --> 00:24:51,358 Fiona really pulled it off. 525 00:24:51,359 --> 00:24:53,193 I can't believe that we'll be heard all the way 526 00:24:53,194 --> 00:24:55,487 from Jameson to Union City. 527 00:24:55,488 --> 00:24:59,325 Oh, the governor will be heard anywhere there's a radio, 528 00:24:59,326 --> 00:25:00,576 including Buxton. 529 00:25:00,577 --> 00:25:02,077 Oh, they'll be listening. 530 00:25:02,078 --> 00:25:06,040 I made sure to let Randall Rockwell of the Buxton Beagle know. 531 00:25:06,041 --> 00:25:09,919 Told him to keep it on the QT so naturally he'll tell everyone! 532 00:25:12,505 --> 00:25:14,214 My goodness, Molly! 533 00:25:14,215 --> 00:25:15,215 Hello. 534 00:25:15,216 --> 00:25:18,260 - Oh. - You look positively divine. 535 00:25:18,261 --> 00:25:19,612 I feel divine. 536 00:25:25,393 --> 00:25:27,478 When was the last time we had a night out like this? 537 00:25:27,479 --> 00:25:28,747 Our wedding. 538 00:25:29,940 --> 00:25:31,082 Let me see that. 539 00:25:32,692 --> 00:25:34,836 Rosemary's dress looks even lovelier on you. 540 00:25:35,737 --> 00:25:38,173 And you couldn't be more handsome in my father's tails. 541 00:25:38,823 --> 00:25:39,923 Thank you. 542 00:25:41,910 --> 00:25:43,369 - Minnie. - Oh. 543 00:25:43,370 --> 00:25:44,495 It's perfect. 544 00:25:44,496 --> 00:25:46,264 Oh, thank you. 545 00:25:46,414 --> 00:25:49,083 - Hello, sir. - Good evening. 546 00:25:49,084 --> 00:25:50,251 - Let's go. - Shall we? 547 00:25:50,252 --> 00:25:51,352 Alright. 548 00:25:54,005 --> 00:25:59,760 Ladies, thank you so much for always having my back. 549 00:25:59,761 --> 00:26:02,513 Who would have thought this was all possible? 550 00:26:02,514 --> 00:26:04,598 - Certainly not me. - Oh. 551 00:26:04,599 --> 00:26:06,308 I'm glad I was wrong. 552 00:26:09,062 --> 00:26:11,915 Forty-eight hours ago things were looking pretty different. 553 00:26:31,651 --> 00:26:32,668 Lucas. 554 00:26:32,669 --> 00:26:34,211 Oh, yeah. Absolutely. 555 00:26:34,212 --> 00:26:35,312 After you. 556 00:26:50,061 --> 00:26:51,161 How's the big speech coming? 557 00:26:51,605 --> 00:26:54,082 Um... not good. 558 00:26:54,608 --> 00:26:56,084 I'm not much of a public speaker. 559 00:26:56,651 --> 00:26:58,169 Jack always said the same thing. 560 00:26:59,487 --> 00:27:00,797 Do you have any advice? 561 00:27:02,449 --> 00:27:03,842 Look for a friendly face. 562 00:27:04,367 --> 00:27:06,344 Imagine you're just talking to that person. 563 00:27:08,163 --> 00:27:09,264 Thanks. 564 00:27:14,878 --> 00:27:15,978 - Hi. - Hi. 565 00:27:20,342 --> 00:27:21,759 I should have asked her. 566 00:27:21,760 --> 00:27:23,719 Yes, you should have. 567 00:27:23,720 --> 00:27:26,347 And it's not like you didn't have help. 568 00:27:26,348 --> 00:27:30,351 Is that... you put us together. The choir. 569 00:27:30,352 --> 00:27:31,786 Ladies and gentlemen. 570 00:27:33,063 --> 00:27:35,773 It's now time for one of my favorite duties. 571 00:27:35,774 --> 00:27:41,028 To acknowledge and commend one of your very own. 572 00:27:41,029 --> 00:27:44,490 Just the other day, Constable Nathan Grant 573 00:27:44,491 --> 00:27:46,784 performed a daring rescue, 574 00:27:46,785 --> 00:27:49,804 putting his own life on the line for what's right. 575 00:27:50,538 --> 00:27:54,750 So tonight I take great pleasure in presenting him 576 00:27:54,751 --> 00:27:56,835 the governor's Medal of Honor. 577 00:28:09,557 --> 00:28:11,934 - Speech! - Here, here. Speech! 578 00:28:13,395 --> 00:28:18,190 Um... those who know me, uh, they... 579 00:28:18,191 --> 00:28:21,336 they know that I tend to be frugal with my words. 580 00:28:25,573 --> 00:28:33,573 Um... you know, it's an odd thing to get a medal 581 00:28:33,915 --> 00:28:36,351 for doing your job, but I'm grateful. 582 00:28:37,419 --> 00:28:42,065 This valley and the people that are in it are different. 583 00:28:43,091 --> 00:28:44,442 They're special. 584 00:28:44,634 --> 00:28:46,802 We lean on each other when times get tough. 585 00:28:46,803 --> 00:28:49,072 We rely on each other. We help each other out. 586 00:28:52,684 --> 00:28:54,828 I'm so blessed to call Hope Valley my home, 587 00:28:55,770 --> 00:28:57,563 and I want you to know that I consider it 588 00:28:57,564 --> 00:29:00,166 my greatest honor to serve and protect it. 589 00:29:01,735 --> 00:29:03,277 So thank you for allowing me to do that. 590 00:29:51,743 --> 00:29:53,386 This is the deed to your land. 591 00:29:54,788 --> 00:29:56,455 You said this was your only leverage. 592 00:29:56,456 --> 00:29:57,891 Yes, it is. 593 00:29:58,875 --> 00:30:02,062 But I can't do that to this town, or to you. 594 00:30:03,713 --> 00:30:05,398 - Madeline... - It's my choice. 595 00:30:09,302 --> 00:30:12,137 What will you do? 596 00:30:12,138 --> 00:30:13,639 I don't know. 597 00:30:13,640 --> 00:30:16,517 Well, you and Jamie can come here, 598 00:30:16,518 --> 00:30:18,411 start over in Hope Valley. 599 00:30:19,980 --> 00:30:22,999 That's kind of you, but after everything I've done I... 600 00:30:23,400 --> 00:30:24,650 I think I've outstayed my welcome. 601 00:30:24,651 --> 00:30:26,068 That's not true. 602 00:30:26,069 --> 00:30:28,904 With this I can chase Montague and his company right out of town. 603 00:30:28,905 --> 00:30:30,948 Everything can go back to the way it was. 604 00:30:30,949 --> 00:30:33,492 Montague has friends in high places. 605 00:30:33,493 --> 00:30:34,535 Even the governor. 606 00:30:34,536 --> 00:30:35,995 The governor? 607 00:30:35,996 --> 00:30:38,098 They're in business together, Bill. 608 00:30:38,415 --> 00:30:39,974 At least they used to be. 609 00:30:40,667 --> 00:30:43,019 I wouldn't underestimate Bernhardt Montague. 610 00:30:51,011 --> 00:30:52,779 Goodbye, Bill. 611 00:31:04,774 --> 00:31:06,793 Excuse me. 612 00:31:08,778 --> 00:31:11,530 Bill, is something wrong? 613 00:31:11,531 --> 00:31:14,033 I found Madeline in Buxton, 614 00:31:14,034 --> 00:31:17,369 and she just came to my office and gave me the deed to my land. 615 00:31:17,370 --> 00:31:18,871 But it might not matter. 616 00:31:18,872 --> 00:31:21,498 She told me that Montague and the governor are tight. 617 00:31:21,499 --> 00:31:24,877 That they've been in business together and still might be. 618 00:31:24,878 --> 00:31:26,587 That means we can't trust the governor. 619 00:31:26,588 --> 00:31:27,939 Exactly. 620 00:31:32,552 --> 00:31:34,553 I want you to tell Lucas what's going on 621 00:31:34,554 --> 00:31:36,221 and I'll handle old Monty. 622 00:31:36,222 --> 00:31:37,322 Bill... 623 00:31:39,142 --> 00:31:40,242 Pardon me. 624 00:31:40,936 --> 00:31:42,269 Dance? 625 00:31:42,270 --> 00:31:43,370 I would love to. 626 00:31:44,105 --> 00:31:45,582 Excuse me. 627 00:31:55,158 --> 00:31:57,409 I have something I need to tell you. 628 00:31:57,410 --> 00:31:58,970 Just keep smiling. 629 00:32:00,413 --> 00:32:01,973 Is everything alright? 630 00:32:03,875 --> 00:32:06,019 I don't think we can trust the governor. 631 00:32:07,087 --> 00:32:09,255 Well, I certainly hope that you're enjoying yourself this evening. 632 00:32:09,256 --> 00:32:13,259 Actually, I just ran into your fiancée, Madeline. 633 00:32:13,260 --> 00:32:15,761 She returned the deed to my land, 634 00:32:15,762 --> 00:32:17,906 which I believe you've been looking for. 635 00:32:18,932 --> 00:32:23,870 By law you and your men are now trespassing on my property. 636 00:32:26,231 --> 00:32:27,331 Well played. 637 00:32:29,401 --> 00:32:30,543 You have a good night. 638 00:32:34,823 --> 00:32:37,700 I have an idea. Do you trust me? 639 00:32:37,701 --> 00:32:39,451 Of course. 640 00:32:54,634 --> 00:32:55,734 I'm going to grab some punch. 641 00:32:58,430 --> 00:32:59,430 Hiya, Harry. 642 00:32:59,431 --> 00:33:00,848 Why don't you two dance? 643 00:33:00,849 --> 00:33:04,619 - Uh, Mei's just grabbing a drink... - Oh, she won't mind. 644 00:33:15,864 --> 00:33:17,424 Hi, Mei, you look beautiful tonight. 645 00:33:19,826 --> 00:33:22,512 Thank you, Mike. You look great, too. 646 00:33:23,496 --> 00:33:24,597 Would you care to dance with me? 647 00:33:25,248 --> 00:33:27,041 Pardon me? 648 00:33:27,042 --> 00:33:29,102 Would you care to dance with me? 649 00:33:30,837 --> 00:33:32,439 I would, but... 650 00:33:39,179 --> 00:33:40,321 Why not? 651 00:33:46,061 --> 00:33:47,353 My, my. 652 00:33:47,354 --> 00:33:48,621 Greetings. 653 00:33:49,981 --> 00:33:52,066 I wasn't told this was a meeting, 654 00:33:52,067 --> 00:33:53,233 I was told I had a message. 655 00:33:53,234 --> 00:33:55,444 You do. A very important one, Governor. 656 00:33:55,445 --> 00:33:57,112 Bernhardt Montague and Union City Holdings 657 00:33:57,113 --> 00:33:59,782 do not own land in Hope Valley. 658 00:33:59,783 --> 00:34:01,533 This is a deed that's now been returned 659 00:34:01,534 --> 00:34:04,095 and signed back over to me by Madeline St. John. 660 00:34:07,457 --> 00:34:08,557 Hmm. 661 00:34:09,459 --> 00:34:10,559 What do you make of this, Bernhardt? 662 00:34:14,130 --> 00:34:16,358 Obviously Mrs. St. John has gone back on her word. 663 00:34:17,133 --> 00:34:18,735 Bad business, if you ask me. 664 00:34:19,886 --> 00:34:23,031 But Bixby, you know the good that this water will do. 665 00:34:23,431 --> 00:34:26,016 And not just for this valley but all the way to Union City. 666 00:34:26,017 --> 00:34:28,060 We need the diversion. 667 00:34:28,061 --> 00:34:29,603 And I can assure you all that the water levels 668 00:34:29,604 --> 00:34:31,021 will not be tremendously affected... 669 00:34:31,022 --> 00:34:33,857 You know that's not true! It'll run Hope Valley dry. 670 00:34:33,858 --> 00:34:35,901 Alright, my friends, let's take a moment. 671 00:34:35,902 --> 00:34:37,361 This is a complicated matter. 672 00:34:37,362 --> 00:34:39,780 I don't think it's complicated at all. 673 00:34:39,781 --> 00:34:42,157 What you are doing will destroy Hope Valley 674 00:34:42,158 --> 00:34:45,035 just as its destroyed Eagle Creek and Rock Creek. 675 00:34:45,036 --> 00:34:48,455 Yes, but we also have to consider the greater good. 676 00:34:48,456 --> 00:34:50,791 For the hundreds, for the thousands 677 00:34:50,792 --> 00:34:53,085 coming to Union City looking for opportunity, 678 00:34:53,086 --> 00:34:55,754 looking to create a brighter future. 679 00:34:55,755 --> 00:34:57,774 I have to consider their needs, too. 680 00:34:59,050 --> 00:35:02,553 And, as difficult as it is, 681 00:35:02,554 --> 00:35:05,365 I might have to invoke the principle of eminent domain. 682 00:35:05,765 --> 00:35:07,158 Eminent domain? 683 00:35:07,350 --> 00:35:09,059 You're-you're just gonna take it? 684 00:35:09,060 --> 00:35:10,436 If you'll excuse me, Governor, 685 00:35:10,437 --> 00:35:13,272 I just assumed that you'd be on our side. 686 00:35:13,273 --> 00:35:14,758 Well, I'm on the side of whatever 687 00:35:14,759 --> 00:35:17,168 does the most good for all the citizens. 688 00:35:18,111 --> 00:35:22,740 I'm sorry, but these are difficult decisions a governor has to make. 689 00:35:22,741 --> 00:35:23,782 You can't do that! 690 00:35:23,783 --> 00:35:25,034 I'm sorry. It's-it's not right. 691 00:35:25,035 --> 00:35:27,286 The farms, the community? 692 00:35:27,287 --> 00:35:31,266 Mr. Bouchard, you're a man of vision, a businessman. 693 00:35:32,250 --> 00:35:33,834 You see my point, don't you? 694 00:35:33,835 --> 00:35:36,045 Look, these valleys are the past. 695 00:35:36,046 --> 00:35:38,440 Union City is the future. 696 00:35:44,471 --> 00:35:45,721 Elizabeth. 697 00:35:45,722 --> 00:35:47,740 - Bill. - Lucas... 698 00:35:49,059 --> 00:35:51,578 I need a moment alone with Mr. Montague and the governor. 699 00:36:06,826 --> 00:36:08,219 You're right, Governor. 700 00:36:09,079 --> 00:36:14,309 Now I can see what's what, so let's talk business. 701 00:36:16,253 --> 00:36:19,505 I'll do my best to show my fellow townspeople the light, 702 00:36:19,506 --> 00:36:22,549 but it might be difficult for them to see if all they have is dust. 703 00:36:22,550 --> 00:36:23,693 What are you proposing? 704 00:36:25,011 --> 00:36:26,529 Divert half the water. 705 00:36:27,013 --> 00:36:28,865 At least until after the election. 706 00:36:29,933 --> 00:36:31,475 That'll give me time to show the people 707 00:36:31,476 --> 00:36:33,852 that there's a functional compromise 708 00:36:33,853 --> 00:36:37,022 and keep their votes in your favor. 709 00:36:37,023 --> 00:36:39,191 I can be your point person here in Hope Valley... 710 00:36:39,192 --> 00:36:40,794 for a fee, of course. 711 00:36:41,611 --> 00:36:43,404 Union City Holdings, as I understand it, 712 00:36:43,405 --> 00:36:49,201 is a limited partnership among friends, yourself the governor. 713 00:36:49,202 --> 00:36:50,411 Something like that. 714 00:36:50,412 --> 00:36:52,913 I would also like to be a partner. 715 00:36:52,914 --> 00:36:54,873 And a friend. 716 00:36:54,874 --> 00:36:56,959 I knew you were a smart man. 717 00:36:56,960 --> 00:36:59,003 I'll also need a new place to settle. 718 00:36:59,004 --> 00:37:04,633 Just in case 50 percent of the water becomes a little bit more. 719 00:37:04,634 --> 00:37:08,178 Ideally a place that the water will not be redirected. 720 00:37:08,179 --> 00:37:09,722 Monty, can you take Mr. Bouchard 721 00:37:09,723 --> 00:37:11,658 through our aqueduct map? 722 00:37:13,977 --> 00:37:18,623 It can be arranged in exchange for your continued support. 723 00:37:18,857 --> 00:37:21,209 You have it... Unequivocally. 724 00:37:33,705 --> 00:37:35,873 I'm looking forward to our future together, Governor Balfour. 725 00:37:35,874 --> 00:37:37,642 Please, call me Bix. 726 00:37:40,879 --> 00:37:42,379 You were great in there. 727 00:37:42,380 --> 00:37:46,151 Rosemary has taught you very well... a budding actress. 728 00:37:51,056 --> 00:37:52,407 Here we go. 729 00:37:53,391 --> 00:37:54,892 Are you sure you wanna do this? 730 00:37:54,893 --> 00:37:56,286 It's the only way. 731 00:37:57,729 --> 00:38:00,064 And if the governor sues me for libel or throws me in jail 732 00:38:00,065 --> 00:38:02,417 I have to try and save Hope Valley. 733 00:38:04,235 --> 00:38:05,920 Are you sure you want me to go through with this? 734 00:38:08,949 --> 00:38:10,842 You're a very brave man, Lucas. 735 00:38:12,035 --> 00:38:13,261 Thank you. 736 00:38:27,384 --> 00:38:28,968 Thank you, everyone, for joining us, 737 00:38:28,969 --> 00:38:30,761 and to all those listening live 738 00:38:30,762 --> 00:38:34,473 to Hope Valley's first ever radio broadcast. 739 00:38:34,474 --> 00:38:36,809 We are so excited you're with us 740 00:38:36,810 --> 00:38:38,602 on this incredibly special night. 741 00:38:44,985 --> 00:38:46,694 We're here to support our governor. 742 00:38:46,695 --> 00:38:49,714 Governor Bixby Balfour as he seeks re-election. 743 00:38:50,282 --> 00:38:53,284 Governor Balfour is a man of the people. 744 00:38:53,285 --> 00:38:56,471 A man of business. A man of the greater good. 745 00:38:58,123 --> 00:39:02,209 But what exactly does that mean, "the greater good". 746 00:39:02,210 --> 00:39:03,711 According to Governor Balfour 747 00:39:03,712 --> 00:39:07,506 the greater good does not include places like Rock Creek. 748 00:39:07,507 --> 00:39:09,133 Eagle Creek. 749 00:39:09,134 --> 00:39:11,552 It doesn't even include Hope Valley. 750 00:39:11,553 --> 00:39:14,263 Because he's happy and willing to steal their water 751 00:39:14,264 --> 00:39:16,241 and leave them high and dry. 752 00:39:17,142 --> 00:39:19,452 It's happening here in Hope Valley as we speak. 753 00:39:19,894 --> 00:39:21,395 And, according to old Bix here, 754 00:39:21,396 --> 00:39:25,691 the greater good does also not include Buxton or Jameson, 755 00:39:25,692 --> 00:39:28,002 the next two towns on his list to be drained. 756 00:39:28,612 --> 00:39:30,004 How do I know this? 757 00:39:30,488 --> 00:39:33,657 I know this because he just told me. 758 00:39:33,658 --> 00:39:37,161 He told me when he offered me a cut to join in. 759 00:39:38,371 --> 00:39:40,372 Now, unlike Governor Balfour, 760 00:39:40,373 --> 00:39:43,208 I don't believe the greater good means leaving people out. 761 00:39:43,209 --> 00:39:46,420 I don't believe the greater good means decimating towns, 762 00:39:46,421 --> 00:39:48,589 valleys, lives, communities 763 00:39:48,590 --> 00:39:50,859 that we have worked hard to build here. 764 00:39:51,343 --> 00:39:53,052 Now, we have an election coming up 765 00:39:53,053 --> 00:39:55,179 and if you agree with what I've said 766 00:39:55,180 --> 00:39:57,014 go out and make your voices heard. 767 00:39:57,015 --> 00:39:59,993 Here, here! 768 00:40:13,365 --> 00:40:15,866 You have no idea who you've crossed. 769 00:40:15,867 --> 00:40:16,968 No, I think we do. 770 00:40:23,041 --> 00:40:24,141 Well done. 771 00:40:31,341 --> 00:40:33,443 Edwin, what say you? 772 00:40:34,386 --> 00:40:36,321 It's about time that someone stood up to him. 773 00:40:37,639 --> 00:40:40,057 The governor has some powerful opponents. 774 00:40:40,058 --> 00:40:41,493 We should talk soon. 775 00:40:48,358 --> 00:40:51,044 Lucas. Everyone's asking for you. 776 00:40:56,074 --> 00:40:58,367 That is quite the photo, young man. 777 00:40:58,368 --> 00:41:00,011 - Handsome and debonaire. - Uh-huh. 778 00:41:00,745 --> 00:41:02,013 We're all very impressed. 779 00:41:02,163 --> 00:41:04,790 Mr. Bouchard. Randall Rockwell, Buxton Beagle. 780 00:41:04,791 --> 00:41:05,916 Can I get a quote? 781 00:41:05,917 --> 00:41:08,127 The Valley Voice has exclusive access. 782 00:41:08,128 --> 00:41:09,396 Mmm-hmm. 783 00:41:10,630 --> 00:41:13,733 But we want the word to get out. Ask away. 784 00:41:14,843 --> 00:41:17,219 What made you decide to take such a public stand 785 00:41:17,220 --> 00:41:18,804 against Governor Balfour? 786 00:41:18,805 --> 00:41:20,598 Oh, uh... 787 00:41:20,599 --> 00:41:23,017 I was just doing what any normal citizen would do 788 00:41:23,018 --> 00:41:24,935 when their home is being threatened. 789 00:41:24,936 --> 00:41:26,270 Balfour is greedy. 790 00:41:26,271 --> 00:41:27,479 We've recently learned that Union City 791 00:41:27,480 --> 00:41:28,689 doesn't even need the water, 792 00:41:28,690 --> 00:41:30,399 they were just trying to corner the market 793 00:41:30,400 --> 00:41:33,277 and knowingly stomping on the little guy in the process. 794 00:41:33,278 --> 00:41:34,403 We're safe for now, 795 00:41:34,404 --> 00:41:36,589 only if people make the right choices. 796 00:41:48,077 --> 00:41:53,077 - Synced and corrected by chamallow - - www.addic7ed.com -