When Calls the Heart S11 E06
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00:00You
00:04Previously on when calls the heart I rejected your advances and you decided to smear my name
00:09It's your word against mine
00:11I lost my teaching position because of what you wrote merging the towns means our school will fall under the jurisdiction of the Valley School
00:18district
00:19It's from Jacob Jacob. He's looking forward to to what?
00:24My apology. This is what he does. It makes me so mad
00:30I do remember something. I grabbed the gun. Are we just friends friends? Don't look at friends this way
00:40Happy birthday to you
00:43Happy birthday dear Goldie. Happy birthday to you
00:50Can you blow it out? Can you do it? One, two, three
01:07Happy birthday, Mayor Gold Elizabeth Coulter and you the birthday girl get the biggest slice. I'll be right back
01:14Well, not too big. Oh, hush. It's her birthday
01:18Jack would you like to give Goldie her birthday present?
01:22Yes, here we come here. You can stand right here, honey. There you go. Oh
01:33This year it's just flown by
01:36So many firsts first tooth first step first slice of birthday cake. Just relax. It takes time
01:44And you tomorrow
01:47First day working for the Valley School Board. So tell me how are you feeling? I've decided to look on the bright side
01:54After all, it means more resources and better opportunities for my students. Well, that's the spirit
02:00You'll just face these hurdles easy as pie
02:03Is there pie too? Pie?
02:06Who's heard of birthday pie? Oh my goodness
02:10Those pieces are enormous!
02:23Morning
02:24Hi, this is a good timing. You mind if I walk with you?
02:28of course, I
02:30Can I can carry your books too?
02:33Thanks
02:36Well, these are heavy
02:38What are you teaching these kids? I can take them back if you like. No, it's all right. I stretched. Mm-hmm
02:45Jack that's uh, it's quite a large basket you've got there. It's for daycare
02:50He's sharing his toys. Well, that is very generous of you. I know let's go
02:58Allie left earlier with Angela and she's a bit worried about what this merger might mean for the school
03:04Oh
03:05Well, according to Lucas, it's just a technicality the day-to-day operations will stay the same
03:10I'm I'm actually meeting with mr. Wilcox from the school board to find out more. Oh
03:15I think Lucas is right. I
03:19Mean I'm sure he is
03:23Everybody knows that you're the best
03:25Thanks. I don't know if that's true, but it's nice to hear
03:29So, uh, you have any any plans for lunch
03:38That depends on how long this meeting with mr. Wilcox Wilcox takes right
03:45But I could stop by the jail if I'm free
03:51Sounds good
03:53You
03:58So, mr. Mayor
04:00Comer what is on your agenda today?
04:04Honestly, there's a bunch of stuff. I can't wait to get started on
04:06Oh, I was thinking of putting together a small group of town leaders pick their brains that kind of thing
04:12Joseph's actually coming about this morning. So that's good. He
04:15That is brilliant. What were you thinking? No, wait, I know a dinner party at the saloon Oh champagne
04:23hors d'oeuvres black tie optional
04:26All right. All right, perhaps something small more intimate so people can share their innermost thoughts
04:32Yeah, yeah. Yeah, I like that way better. All right, so we'll definitely have to have the governor there
04:36we'll have to wait for Lucas to return from making an appearance in Capital City and
04:41then well
04:43there is the matter of
04:49The matter of what you're a tire
04:54Yeah, you almost had me that was funny, all right think nothing more of it I'll put together some ideas
05:02Wait, what you're serious Rosie
05:08Good morning, mrs. Thornton
05:13Thomas Higgins I
05:16Could hardly forget
05:19What are you doing here?
05:21What are you doing here I
05:24Was expecting mr. Wilcox from the valley school board
05:27I'm sorry to surprise you but I'm now the territorial superintendent
05:31And when I heard it was your school being affected by the town merger. Well, I came here to handle it myself
05:51I
06:14Just wanted to go over a few of the formalities with you
06:17I was under the impression the merger wouldn't affect our school's independence in practice. Oh, of course, of course
06:23We just need to make sure that you and your school are up-to-date on the latest teaching theories and protocols. It's
06:31Well something you can think of as guidelines
06:34so
06:35Board required protocol nothing to worry yourself about
06:39I see
06:41Every school is doing it
06:43Yes
06:45This is territorial testing standards, yes bureaucratic technical jargon nothing to worry yourself about
06:54Perhaps we can eat later walk you through everything
07:00Today's actually quite busy. Ah, well, I'll let you get ready for your day. I'll stop by later
07:13Hey guys, what is with all the racket, uh, Mike, I I think that's
07:23No, it looks great
07:25Just back on everyone
07:28Good luck. Mr. Mayor. Oh, don't you start now?
07:31It's Lee and you know it and thank you for the input today the good ideas to think about and you know
07:36Rosie and I are throwing a little gathering at the hotel and we're hoping you and Minnie would join us look forward to it
07:42Okay, great. I'll let you know when I have the details. Sounds good. Thanks, Joseph. All right, boys. Yeah
07:46Well, let me know. I'm Florence. Uh, no about what about the gathering
07:52Right, of course the gathering because they'll have great input. Of course. Yes, let's do that. I'll let her know right now
07:59We have a standing breakfast date
08:01Lovely
08:07Wow, this is a nice surprise and how is the cutest little girl and
08:17What's this not Goldie she's at daycare these are all the files I've gathered on Clayton Pike
08:24It'll take you hours to go through these true, but I'm already a quarter of the way through
08:29Well, hopefully they'll grant our request for an interview with him that way we can go directly to the source
08:34I'm sorry to be the bearer of bad news. That doesn't seem likely
08:39They rejected a request he's refusing to talk to anyone including a judge
08:46Another brick wall it would appear so you're becoming all too familiar
08:53What kind of gathering
08:55Not really sure but if the mayor's holding it it's bound to be important
09:04You go ahead
09:07Mikey
09:09Only Maisie ever called me that just forget you ever heard it kidding. I love it. I think it's so cute and
09:16I think it's wonderful that you have all your family around people who can share your little secrets
09:23Some things I wish would stay secret
09:26I
09:30I'm sorry. Did you really want the last piece?
09:33No, it's not that it's just um
09:36I've been thinking about my family a lot. That's all I
09:39Wish I could have met your folks
09:41Me too
09:43My mother was the most wonderful cook
09:45I would have loved bringing you home for dinner
09:47And then she could have told me embarrassing details about you as a kid. I am sorry to say there were none
09:52I'll just have to ask your brother. You're gonna have to find him first
09:56He's in the Merchant Marines. It's always at sea or some port halfway across the world
10:01sends a letter every now and then but
10:04He loved my mom's cooking more than anyone her shalongba were the best
10:11Maybe you could make them for me. Oh, I don't know. It's been so long and I was never on her level
10:20But now
10:23I suppose I have someone to cook for
10:26I guess I could give it a try
10:34Enjoy your lunch everyone I
10:40See you've let your students out for an early lunch just by a few minutes. Oh, it's only teasing
10:47There's no need to be so sensitive. I'm not although I suppose it is understandable
10:52Your nerves are thin after the governor ending your engagement it must have been quite the blow
11:00I've been looking over the guidelines and I have some concerns and discuss all that in due time
11:07Well, I noticed mention of standardized testing. I was really hoping to discuss this all under more comfortable circumstances
11:15How about dinner tonight? I
11:19I
11:20Don't think that would be appropriate. Mr. Higgins. We can discuss any of this right here
11:26appropriate I
11:27Would have thought that you'd put your students interests above what I can only describe as an old grudge an old grudge
11:35Is that really what we're calling it? I
11:39Have some important telephone calls to make
11:42Mr. Higgins tomorrow
11:44Maybe reconsider my offer
11:48Good day
11:58Elizabeth how'd it go? Mr. Wilcox? Uh, it wasn't. Mr. Wilcox. It was mr. Higgins
12:07Something okay. Mm-hmm. Just a busy morning
12:12What about lunch I hear me he's got a great fried chicken special, uh
12:17Nathan I would love that but I'm
12:21I'm sorry. I just don't have time today
12:25Well, then we we could go another day, okay great
12:30Are you sure everything's okay?
12:32Yes, fine
12:44What can we do to make you reconsider
12:46I wish I could but it's just not in the cards level. It's what is it?
12:50That's holding you back. Honestly word around town is that you can't be trusted not to just turn around and take all the profits
12:56There will be a contract and any suggestion that the governor may be playing anything but above board is purely slander
13:03Contracts can be broken. Mr. Gowen, especially if you're the governor, that's not the way I operate Grayson nor have I ever and you know that
13:10Listen I'd like nothing more than to do business with you in the future governor, but not this time
13:23You know, I also invited Joseph and Minnie to the salon thing
13:27Yes, of course, the pastor and his wife will be there. They are definitely
13:33the IHV peas
13:35What's a VIH VP very important Hope Valley people?
13:39Right, I also invited Michael and May Hickam and me
13:46Hadn't really considered them Michael runs the hotel and may is the town pharmacist. She's on the council true
13:52All right, I will add them to the guest list
13:55Maybe I should have a look at this guest list hand it over
14:02Jed Campbell really for his dissenting views on the resort. Oh, I
14:07Almost forgot
14:10What do you think about these hmm for your dress
14:16For you for me
14:18Yes, all the dignitaries wear these colors to be taken seriously in the world
14:23It's kind of gloomy. Don't you think but they exude?
14:28Confidence just like you do. Oh, yeah
14:33Thank you, oh
14:37Thinking of a new suit. Well, you would look very distinguished in that one. Ah, I say the office makes the man
14:42Thank you so much for the invitation to the salon. Ned and I are very flattered. Oh good
14:47I'm glad and I've also invited Molly because she has a lot of ideas. Oh
14:52Wonderful. Yeah
14:53We are all ears. That is Lee is all yes, because he is the mayor
14:59Where to start not that Hope Valley isn't idyllic as is but there is always room for improvement
15:05Ned and I will put a sign on the community bulletin board. We'll let everyone know
15:10Maybe we should just hold off on that one for that
15:13time being
15:16Is it just me or is this kind of snowballing a little bit
15:33Working on your sermon
15:35Yeah, it's a tricky one
15:42Dear Jacob, that's an interesting way to begin a sermon
15:49Not usually one to struggle to find the right words, but
15:54Everything just seems so wrong and too angry
16:00That won't do not when he's already asking for an apology
16:05For the life of me. I don't know what for
16:10What do you want from Jacob I
16:17Wanted to go back to when we were just two kids
16:21Best friends
16:25Life was simple. We didn't have much but we had each other
16:35I don't know how it all went so wrong
16:48Are you are you I
16:54Saw your light on
16:58Whatever is keeping you up
17:02I'm listening. Thank you
17:06I
17:09Thomas Higgins is in town
17:12He was the school superintendent who nearly cost me my job a few years ago
17:17Only now he's the head of the territorial school board
17:22Well, what is he doing in town in person surely he has people he could send I have a feeling this is about settling old
17:28scores because you stopped him from firing you I
17:32Tried to expose him for his
17:36Inappropriate behavior
17:39Only it was my word against his so
17:44Elizabeth
17:47Did he proposition you today
17:51I'm not sure
17:54I think so
17:57But this is what he does
17:59He makes you doubt yourself so much. You're not sure what actually happened
18:04You need to tell me then he needs to be arrested arrested for what Rosemary
18:10If I involve Nathan Higgins will find a way to punish not only me but my students as well
18:18We can't let him get away with it. I just feel so helpless you are not helpless
18:26You are strong
18:28You are brilliant and resourceful
18:32You know how to manage a heel like Thomas Higgins
18:43Lee
18:44I've been thinking about what Molly said about the office making the man. Yeah, that's for me, too
18:50The thing is I like my man
18:53Exactly the way he is
18:56Thank you, sweetheart. I appreciate that. But you don't have to worry about me. I'm good with who I am
19:03Now about the mayor's soiree, hmm about that no, no, no just hear me out
19:11Look I
19:13Appreciate all the thought you put into it. I really do. I just I know it doesn't feel right being so exclusive
19:20You're everybody's mayor
19:21That's what I was gonna say and anybody should feel free to come up to me and tell me exactly what's on their mind at
19:27Any time they are all very important Hope Valley people. Yes, they are
19:33And I think I have the perfect way to show them. Oh, well, I like the sound of that do tell
19:44Good morning
19:46Good morning
19:47You're here early I like to make sure I have everything ready for my students before they arrive
19:53Dedicated to your post. I admire that
19:59What may ask is the assignment this morning
20:04It's an art project on family and togetherness
20:10This generation
20:12They're so sensitive, aren't they? I
20:15Like to think of it as being well-rounded what's life without art after all I
20:27Take it you are here to discuss the guidelines not necessarily but if you were to have questions
20:37Well, there's certainly some useful direction in here but it's rather
20:42Prescriptive wouldn't you say?
20:45fibrosis
20:48Why would I write something I find to be ineffective
20:53It's just my students have been very successful and
20:57I believe that's due to me having the flexibility that comes with a certain degree of autonomy
21:02So it's your stance that you deserve to operate outside the rules
21:08No
21:09no, but
21:11Every child learns differently and I'm not sure I can address individual needs under your guidelines
21:19For example, I have a student who learns best using visual aids perhaps they belong in a remedial classroom
21:29However, I suppose there's always room for some compromise I
21:36Scratch your back you scratch mine so to speak
21:41I'm not sure. I understand what you're suggesting
21:44You're making this harder than it needs to be Elizabeth. I can be flexible if you are
21:54I
21:57I don't good morning
22:00Anna will just be a moment. And who might this be? Good morning. I'm Anna Hayford. I'm the territorial superintendent of schools
22:11This is mr. Higgins Anna
22:13It's nice to meet you. I'm here on a practicum from Teachers College. Oh, well, you've chosen. Well, mrs
22:19Thornton is a fine teacher. She's the best
22:22Well, I'll leave you to your day
22:26Consider what I've said
22:35The territorial superintendent in your classroom, you must feel important
22:41Actually, he will be leaving soon so then things can get back to normal. Oh
22:48Would you mind working with the younger students today
22:59Bill
23:03Bill bill bill I
23:06I
23:07Found something you were gonna want to see what I was looking through Pikes employment records. There was nothing
23:13I was about to give up but then I found this what look
23:18Five years ago. He lost his job at a mine near Yarrow Hills
23:21He was unemployed for a period of time, but then he picked up four months work on a construction project near Troutville
23:29employer
23:30you see a
23:32Union City Holding Company Montague. It's the connection we've been looking for. He's back. What should we tell him? No, no, no, no
23:40Let's wait till we know more
23:42Maybe then he'll listen. Oh
23:46Hello Edwin Hickam governor, welcome back your Hope Valley office is just as you left it. Thank you Mike. I appreciate that
23:54Mr. Higgins what an unexpected surprise
23:58Governor this is Thomas Higgins the superintendent of the Territorial School Board and an important supporter of yours might I add
24:05That's right. We've met the fundraiser good to see you in such fine health governor. What brings you to Hope Valley?
24:10Oh, I'm here helping mrs. Thornton with the integration. I know you're a busy man, but
24:16Perhaps we could meet later to discuss educational strategy. I'm sure we could find a time
24:22Certainly. Yes, it's very kind sir
24:25Who's the stiff
24:28Superintendent of the schools
24:31They seem chummy. They certainly do
24:37Oyster sauce. Mmm soy sauce. Oh
24:41None of these are big sellers in Hope Valley. I figured these were hard to find in Chicago. Let alone here
24:48Which is why we need to special order them
24:52How long would that take if I call them now they'll be here on our next shipment that's amazing. Thank you Florence
25:00you
25:01Wouldn't happen to have a walk. Would you?
25:04Funny you should ask I have one in the back collecting dust. I
25:09Knew I should hold on to it
25:21You
25:39Anna
25:41Is everything all right
25:43Mrs. Thornton, you won't believe it. Mr. Higgins asked me where I'd like to teach and he told me he's gonna be visiting the college
25:49Next month and that he'll introduce me to some regional recruiters. Isn't that wonderful that that that's very good of him
25:57just
25:58Be careful about what?
26:06I'll miss you. We'll miss you so much Anna and you can come back and visit anytime. Good luck on those exams
26:12Mrs. Thornton, thank you for always being there for me. Have a safe trip
26:42You
26:46Mr. Higgins
26:48Mrs. Thornton join me for a drink. I saw you speaking with Anna my student teacher. No need to be jealous
26:54I'm not jealous
26:56Can't you take a joke?
26:58May I ask what you were saying to her? I
27:01Believe that's between me and Miss Hayford. I
27:04Know the special interest you take in certain students
27:09What exactly are you implying?
27:12You know what I'm implying
27:15Leave Anna alone
27:22Do you think you are bandying about such reckless and unfounded accusations aren't unfounded
27:34Jack Thornton school, you know, the school board approves old school names
27:42Now that you're no longer independent
27:45It will have to be reconsidered
28:13There's a bit
28:17Are you all right
28:24What's what's the matter, what is it? I don't know what to do
28:27I
28:37Was in Teachers College
28:40Probably about 20 years old
28:44At the time mr. Higgins was the director of the college
28:50He took an interest in me in my career I
28:55I was flattered
28:59My family was against me becoming a teacher so this felt like
29:05Validation I
29:08Thought he thought I was special I
29:14Gifted teacher
29:20But then things changed
29:24Then he
29:28It's okay
29:31Take your time
29:37He started making advances subtle at first then more overt
29:49What did he do
29:54He was persistent
29:57But I told him no
29:59So he made my life miserable
30:05And now it's happening again, he's threatening my job and my students
30:15Where you going I'm gonna go set him straight Nathan you can't do that not like this I
30:21I can't prove anything. He makes sure of that
30:26He has all the power he doesn't that's what he wants you to think Elizabeth. Don't let him. You know how strong you are
30:34I've never known you to run from a challenge
30:42You're right I have to do something I
30:47I need to make sure he never does this again not to me not to Anna
30:56Not to anyone
31:00Just tell me what I can do to help
31:08Mr. Higgins Elizabeth Thornton left you a note
31:16I
31:24Received your note. What did you want to see me about?
31:30You mentioned that we could discuss my school's future over dinner splendid
31:34I'll arrange for a private table at the hotel shall we say eight o'clock tonight. I'm afraid I'm unavailable tonight or
31:41any night
31:42for that matter
31:45What is this I'm unavailable for dinner with you, mr
31:48Higgins because dinner between a superintendent and a teacher is at the very least unnecessary and given our history
31:56highly inappropriate I
31:58see
32:00It's your moment to embarrass me
32:02You've only managed to embarrass yourself
32:05Conjuring up grievances from our relationship over a decade ago
32:08We never had a relationship unless your idea of a relationship is you offering me teaching positions in exchange for my company
32:15After school hours, but you were too high and mighty to take advantage of believe me
32:21other women have benefited from
32:23Being nice because I wasn't nice
32:26You tried to get me fired link let your students suffer because you refuse to learn your place
32:32My place is certainly not at the dinner table with you
32:35Well, I ought to have my head examined wasting my time on you. It may be time for you to consider another career mrs. Thornton
32:44What
32:46What is this just confessed to abuse of office in front of a Mountie
32:52This is entrapment
32:54How dare you know if I were you I would choose my next words carefully took any idea who you're talking to constable I
33:01Have connections by all means
33:04Use them
33:15So constable grant tricked you that's right
33:19I'd like you to put in a word with Mountie command and have the whole matter dropped and you think mrs.
33:24Thornton put him up to it of course
33:26In retaliation for some imagined slight she believes I made years ago
33:33When all I was trying to do was help advance a career
33:38So constable grant and mrs. Thornton are in cahoots
33:42The problem is I spoke to constable grant and mrs. Thornton before you visited the schoolhouse. I
33:48Had a chance to make a few calls. It seems Elizabeth isn't the first accusation against you. Mr. Higgins
33:56So even if you persuaded a judge that you were the victim of entrapment
34:00The jig is up so you don't honestly believe I believe Elizabeth and I believe every woman who has accused you
34:13If I were you I'd tread carefully governor I've a great deal of influence in capital city
34:20Did I hear correctly Edwin did mr. Higgins just utter a threat against a public official I believe he did sir
34:27Well, I'll have constable grant add that to your list of infractions
34:31You will be facing a trial. Mr. Higgins until then you're suspended
34:36Now get out of my office
34:38I
34:56Wiped that smug look from your face if I were you I
35:01Realized something today
35:03You thought because you were powerful you could take advantage of me and all of those other women
35:09But really it's because you're weak. I
35:14Swear on everything I hold dear
35:19You will never have the power to abuse another woman again
35:23Yes, you better hurry
35:25One more mr. Train
35:33You
35:55Got it, and furthermore, I'd like you to consider reinstating noise bylaws noise
36:00But
36:02Molly don't we already have noise bylaws after 11 p.m. Yes
36:07Okay, so what would you suggest 8 p.m. Seems reasonable to me 8 p.m. No noise after 8 p.m. Ever I
36:14Suppose you think I'm being a fuddy-duddy
36:17No, it's just that
36:21No, Molly, I don't there are no bad ideas here I will consider it. Thank you. Thank you Lee. Mm-hmm next
36:30How you doing the mayorship really suits him. I believe it does
36:35And this meet the mayor day is a stroke of genius every Wednesday at 4 rain or shine
36:43How are you feeling
36:46I'll be okay. I'm proud of you. Thank you
36:52Nathan's working with the Mounties to put together a case against Higgins
36:55Well, you can bet the valley voice will be covering his downfall every step of the way
37:00I
37:26May you look
37:30Into
37:37For you, thank you. Well have a seat
37:50Smells incredible that would be the ginger the garlic
37:55All right
37:57This is a shalong bao my mother's soup dumplings
38:01They were my favorite and this is to tell me in Shanghainese pan-fried noodles
38:09You did all this for me
38:16It was fun making these dishes I could feel my mom nearby
38:20I
38:26Thank you for sharing them with me I
38:30Yes
38:33May I want to be a part of your life
38:37Your whole life
38:42I want that to Mike
38:50You
39:00Well dig in oh, I won't be needing this
39:11My I've been practicing may I yes
39:15Yes
39:20Wow very impressive. Oh, thank you. That means the world to me
39:41You want some company
39:46I
39:53I'm sorry. I didn't tell you what was going on sooner. I
39:57Should have Elizabeth you have nothing to apologize for I
40:05Can't imagine what you've been going through these past years
40:11When he first showed up in my classroom I
40:14I felt just like that helpless young woman back in teachers college
40:20Just trapped I
40:25Just wish I'd been able to stop him all those years ago. Hey, this wasn't your fault. I
40:34Know because of you he's paying for this now
40:40No school board is ever gonna touch him
40:44You should be proud of yourself
40:50I'm proud of you
41:00Thank you for being there
41:05Thank you for being here there's no rounds I'd rather be
41:13You
41:43You