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When Calls the Heart Season 11 Episode 6
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00:00Previously on When Calls the Heart, I rejected your advances and you decided to smear my name.
00:07It's your word against mine.
00:09I lost my teaching position because of what you wrote.
00:12Merging the towns means our school will fall under the jurisdiction of the Valley School District.
00:17It's from Jacob.
00:18Jacob?
00:20He's looking forward to...
00:21To what?
00:22My apology.
00:24This is what he does.
00:25It just makes me so mad.
00:30I do remember something.
00:31I grabbed the gun.
00:32Are we just friends?
00:34Friends don't look at friends this way.
00:38Happy birthday to you.
00:41Happy birthday, dear Goldie.
00:45Happy birthday to you.
00:49Yay!
00:51Yay!
00:53There you go.
00:55Can you blow it out?
00:57Can you do it?
00:57One, two, three.
01:01Whoa!
01:02We got it!
01:03Yay!
01:05Happy birthday, Mayor Gold Elizabeth Coulter.
01:07And you, the birthday girl, get the biggest slice.
01:11I'll be right back.
01:12Well, not too big, Lee.
01:14Oh, hush.
01:14It's her birthday.
01:15Not too big.
01:16All right, Jack.
01:17Would you like to give Goldie her birthday present?
01:19Oh, my goodness.
01:20Yes.
01:21Here we come.
01:22Here.
01:22You can stand right here, honey.
01:24There you go.
01:26Oh, look what you got, honey.
01:29Oh, so sweet.
01:31This year, it's just flown by.
01:34So many firsts.
01:36First tooth.
01:37First step.
01:39First slice of birthday cake.
01:40Just relax.
01:41It takes time.
01:41And you, tomorrow, first day working for the Valley School Board.
01:48So tell me, how are you feeling?
01:50I've decided to look on the bright side.
01:52After all, it means more resources and better opportunities for my students.
01:57Well, that's the spirit.
01:58You'll just face these hurdles.
02:00Easy as pie.
02:02Is there pie, too?
02:03Pie?
02:05Who's heard of birthday pie?
02:06Oh, my goodness.
02:07We had cake.
02:08Those pieces are enormous.
02:10Can you get Goldie?
02:11Cake.
02:12It's a hulu.
02:21Morning.
02:22Hi.
02:23This is good timing.
02:25You mind if I walk with you?
02:27Of course.
02:28I can carry your books, too.
02:32Thanks.
02:32I can take them back if you like.
02:40No, it's all right.
02:41I stretched.
02:42Mm-hmm.
02:43Jack, that's quite a large basket you've got there.
02:46It's for daycare.
02:48He's sharing his toys.
02:50Well, that is very generous of you.
02:52I know.
02:53Let's go.
02:54Okay.
02:57Allie left earlier with Angela.
02:59She's a bit worried about what this merger might mean for the school.
03:02Fine.
03:03Well, according to Lucas, it's just a technicality.
03:06The day-to-day operations will stay the same.
03:08I'm actually meeting with Mr. Wilcox from the school board to find out more.
03:13Well, I think Lucas is right.
03:16I mean, I'm sure he is.
03:21Everybody knows that you're the best.
03:23Thanks.
03:25I don't know if that's true, but it's nice to hear.
03:27I don't know if that's true, but it's nice to hear.
03:28So, uh, do you have any plans for lunch?
03:35Uh, that depends on how long this meeting with Mr. Wilcox takes.
03:41Right.
03:41Right.
03:43But I could stop by the jail if I'm free.
03:49Sounds good.
03:50So, Mr. Mayor?
03:58Co-Mair.
03:59What is on your agenda today?
04:02Honestly, there's a bunch of stuff I can't wait to get started on.
04:04Oh.
04:05I was thinking of putting together a small group of town leaders, pick their brains, that kind of thing.
04:10Joseph's actually coming by this morning, so that's good.
04:12Lee?
04:13That is brilliant.
04:15What were you thinking?
04:16No, wait.
04:16I know.
04:17A dinner party at the saloon.
04:20Oh, champagne, hors d'oeuvres, black tie optional.
04:23Hmm?
04:24Yeah.
04:25All right, all right.
04:26Perhaps something smaller, more intimate, so people can share their innermost thoughts.
04:31Yeah, yeah, yeah.
04:31I like that way better.
04:32All right.
04:33So, we'll definitely have to have the governor there.
04:34We'll have to wait for Lucas to return from making an appearance in Capital City.
04:38And then, well, there is the matter of...
04:45The matter of what?
04:49Your attire.
04:51My attire?
04:54Yeah, you almost had me.
04:56That was funny.
04:57All right.
04:57Think nothing more of it.
04:58I'll put together some ideas.
05:02Wait, what?
05:03You're serious?
05:05Rosie?
05:05Rosie?
05:08Good morning, Mrs. Thornton.
05:14Thomas Higgins.
05:17I could hardly forget.
05:19What are you doing here?
05:22I was expecting Mr. Wilcox from the Valley School Board.
05:25I'm sorry to surprise you, but I'm now the Territorial Superintendent.
05:30And when I heard it was your school being affected by the town merger,
05:33well, I came here to handle it myself.
05:38I don't think so.
05:53I don't think so.
05:55I think so.
05:57I know.
05:57I just wanted to go over a few of the formalities with you.
06:15I was under the impression the merger wouldn't affect our school's independence in practice.
06:20Oh, of course, of course.
06:21We just need to make sure that you and your school are up-to-date on the latest teaching theories and protocols.
06:28It's, uh, well, something you can think of as guidelines.
06:32It's a board-required protocol.
06:35Nothing to worry yourself about.
06:37I see.
06:39Every school is doing it.
06:43This says territorial testing standards.
06:46Ah, yes.
06:47Bureaucratic technical jargon.
06:49Nothing to worry yourself about.
06:51Um, perhaps, uh, we can meet later.
06:54Walk you through everything.
06:58Today is actually quite busy.
07:01Ah, well, I'll let you get ready for your day.
07:05I'll stop by later.
07:12Hey, guys, what is with all the racket?
07:15Uh, Mike, I think that's...
07:17Oh, yeah, okay.
07:19Yeah, I can see that now.
07:20Come on.
07:20Nice sign, though.
07:22It looks great.
07:23Right.
07:23Just put it down.
07:24Just back.
07:25Ah, never mind.
07:26Well done.
07:27Good luck, Mr. Mayor.
07:28Oh, don't you start now.
07:29It's Lee and you know it.
07:30And thank you for the input today.
07:32Good ideas to think about.
07:33And, you know, Rosie and I are throwing a little gathering at the hotel, and we're hoping you and Minnie would join us.
07:39I look forward to it.
07:40Okay, great.
07:41I'll let you know when I have the details.
07:42Sounds good.
07:42Thanks, Joseph.
07:43All right, boys.
07:44See ya.
07:44See ya.
07:45Well, I'll let May know.
07:46How about Florence?
07:47Uh, know about what?
07:48About the gathering.
07:49The gathering.
07:51Right.
07:51Of course.
07:52The gathering.
07:52Because they'll have great input.
07:54Of course.
07:54Yes, let's do that.
07:56I'll let her know right now.
07:57We have a standing breakfast date.
07:59Ah, lovely.
08:00Well, this is a nice surprise.
08:09And how is the cutest little girl in...
08:15What's this?
08:16Not Goldie.
08:17She's at daycare.
08:18These are all the files I've gathered on Clayton Pike.
08:22Well, it'll take you hours to go through these.
08:25True.
08:25But I'm already a quarter of the way through.
08:27Well, hopefully they'll grant our request for an interview with him.
08:30That way we can go directly to the source.
08:32I'm sorry to be the bearer of bad news.
08:34That doesn't seem likely.
08:37They rejected our request?
08:39He's refusing to talk to anyone, including a judge.
08:44Another brick wall.
08:45It would appear so.
08:47They are becoming all too familiar.
08:51What kind of gathering?
08:54Not really sure.
08:54But if the mayor's holding it, it's bound to be important.
09:02You go ahead.
09:05Mikey?
09:07Only Maisie ever called me that.
09:09Just forget you ever heard it.
09:10Are you kidding?
09:11I love it.
09:12I think it's so cute.
09:14And I think it's wonderful that you have all your family around.
09:18People who can share your little secrets.
09:21Some things I wish would stay secret.
09:23I'm sorry.
09:29Did you really want the last piece?
09:31No, it's not that.
09:32It's just, um...
09:33I've been thinking about my family a lot.
09:36That's all.
09:37I wish I could have met your folks.
09:40Me too.
09:41My mother was the most wonderful cook.
09:43I would have loved bringing you home for dinner.
09:45And then she could have told me embarrassing details about you as a kid.
09:48I am sorry to say there were none.
09:50I'll just have to ask your brother.
09:52You're gonna have to find him first.
09:54He's in the Merchant Marines.
09:56He's always at sea or some port halfway across the world.
10:00He sends a letter every now and then, but...
10:03He loved my mom's cooking more than anyone.
10:05Her shaolongba were the best.
10:07Well, maybe you could make them for me.
10:11Oh, I don't know.
10:13It's been so long and I was never on her level.
10:18But now...
10:20I suppose I have someone to cook for.
10:24I guess I could give it a try.
10:26Enjoy your lunch, everyone.
10:38I see you've let your students out for an early lunch.
10:41Just by a few minutes.
10:43Oh, I was only teasing.
10:45There's no need to be so sensitive.
10:47I'm not.
10:47Although, I suppose it is understandable.
10:50Your nerves are thin.
10:51After the governor ending your engagement,
10:53it must have been quite the blow.
10:58I've been looking over the guidelines
11:00and I have some concerns.
11:02We can discuss all that in due time.
11:05Well, I noticed mention of standardized testing and...
11:07I was really hoping to discuss this all
11:10under more comfortable circumstances.
11:13How about dinner tonight?
11:17I don't think that would be appropriate, Mr. Higgins.
11:21We can discuss any of this right here.
11:24Appropriate.
11:25I would have thought that you'd put your students' interests
11:28above what I can only describe as an old grudge.
11:32An old grudge?
11:33Is that really what we're calling it?
11:36I have some important telephone calls to make.
11:40Mr. Higgins...
11:40I'll be back tomorrow.
11:43Maybe reconsider my offer.
11:46Good day.
11:47Good day.
11:47Good day.
11:47Good day.
11:53Good day.
11:54Good day.
11:55Good day.
11:56Good day.
11:57Good day.
11:58How'd it go with Mr. Wilcox?
11:59Uh, it wasn't Mr. Wilcox.
12:02It was, um, Mr. Higgins.
12:05Is everything okay?
12:06Mm-hmm.
12:07Just a busy morning.
12:10Uh, what about lunch?
12:12I hear Minnie's got a great fried chicken special.
12:15Uh, Nathan, I would love that, but I'm...
12:18I'm sorry, I just don't have time today.
12:23Uh, well then we...
12:24We could go another day.
12:26Okay, great.
12:28Are you sure everything's okay?
12:31Yes.
12:32Fine.
12:41What can we do to make you reconsider?
12:44Well, I wish I could, but, uh, it's just not in the cards.
12:46What level is, what is it that's holding you back?
12:49Honestly.
12:50Word around town is that you can't be trusted not to just turn around and take all the profits.
12:54There will be a contract, and any suggestion that the governor may be playing anything but
12:58above board is purely slander.
13:01Contracts can be broken, Mr. Gowen.
13:03Especially if you're the governor.
13:04That's not the way I operate, Grayson.
13:06Nor have I ever, and you know that.
13:08Listen, I'd like nothing more than to do business with you in the future, governor, but, uh,
13:12not this time.
13:16You know, I also invited Joseph and Minnie to the salon thing.
13:25Yes, of course.
13:26The pastor and his wife will be there.
13:28They are definitely VIHVPs.
13:32What's a VIHVP?
13:34Very important Hope Valley people.
13:36Right.
13:37I also invited Michael and May.
13:40Hickam and May?
13:42Mm.
13:43Hadn't really considered them.
13:45Michael runs the hotel, and May is the town pharmacist.
13:48She's on the council.
13:49True.
13:50All right.
13:51I will add them to the guest list.
13:53Maybe I should have a look at this guest list.
13:55Hand it over.
13:56Yes.
13:57Here you go.
13:59Jed Campbell?
14:01Really?
14:01For his dissenting views on the resort.
14:03Oh!
14:04Oh, I almost forgot.
14:07What do you think about these, hmm?
14:11Oh, for your dress?
14:13For you.
14:15For me?
14:16Yes.
14:17All the dignitaries wear these colors to be taken seriously in the world.
14:21It's kind of gloomy, don't you think?
14:24But they exude confidence, just like you do.
14:28Oh, yeah?
14:29Mm.
14:32Oh, hello.
14:33Oh, I'm thinking of a new suit.
14:36Well, you would look very distinguished in that one.
14:38Oh, they say the office makes the man.
14:40Thank you so much for the invitation to the salon.
14:43Ned and I are very flattered.
14:44All good.
14:45I'm glad.
14:45And I've also invited Molly, because she has a lot of ideas.
14:48Oh.
14:49Wonderful.
14:50Yeah.
14:50Uh, we are all ears.
14:52Mm-hmm.
14:53That is, Lee is all ears.
14:55Yes.
14:55Because he is the mayor.
14:57Where to start?
14:58Not that Hope Valley isn't idyllic as is, but there is always room for improvement.
15:02Oh, Ned and I will put a sign on the community bulletin board.
15:05We'll let everyone know.
15:07Maybe we should just hold off on that one for the time being.
15:14Is it just me, or is this kind of snowballing a little bit?
15:18Working on your sermon?
15:33Yeah, it's a tricky one.
15:39Dear Jacob, that's an interesting way to begin a sermon.
15:43Not usually one to struggle to find the right words, but everything just seems so wrong and too angry.
15:57That won't do.
15:59Not when he's already asking for an apology.
16:03For the life of me, I don't know what for.
16:08What do you want from Jacob?
16:13I want it to go back to when we were just two kids.
16:19Best friends.
16:23Life was simple.
16:25We didn't have much, but we had each other.
16:33I don't know how it all went so wrong.
16:34Hi, you.
16:47Hi, you.
16:51I saw your light on.
16:56Whatever's keeping you up.
16:59I'm listening.
17:04Thomas Higgins is in town.
17:09He was the school superintendent who nearly cost me my job a few years ago.
17:15Only now, he's the head of the territorial school board.
17:19Well, what is he doing in town in person?
17:22Surely he has people he could send.
17:24I have a feeling this is about settling old scores.
17:26Because you stopped him from firing you.
17:30I tried to expose him for his inappropriate behavior.
17:37Only it was my word against his, so...
17:42Elizabeth?
17:45Did he proposition you today?
17:47I'm not sure.
17:49I think so.
17:55But this is what he does.
17:57He makes you doubt yourself so much, you're not sure what actually happened.
18:02You need to tell Nathan.
18:04He needs to be arrested.
18:06Arrested for what, Rosemary?
18:07If I involve Nathan, Higgins will find a way to punish not only me, but my students as well.
18:16We can't let him get away with it.
18:19I just feel so helpless.
18:21You are not helpless.
18:23You are strong.
18:26You are brilliant.
18:28And resourceful.
18:30You know how to manage a heel like Thomas Higgins.
18:33Leigh?
18:41Hmm?
18:42I've been thinking about what Molly said.
18:44About the office making the man.
18:46Yeah, that's for me too.
18:47The thing is, I like my man.
18:50Exactly the way he is.
18:52Thank you, sweetheart.
18:53I appreciate that, but you don't have to worry about me.
18:56I'm good with who I am.
19:00Now, about the mayor's soiree.
19:02Hmm.
19:04About that.
19:05No, no, no.
19:05Just hear me out.
19:08Look, I appreciate all the thought you put into it.
19:11I really do.
19:12I just, I...
19:13I know.
19:14It doesn't feel right being so exclusive.
19:17You're everybody's mayor.
19:18That's what I was gonna say.
19:20And anybody should feel free to come up to me and tell me exactly what's on their mind at any time.
19:25They are all very important Hope Valley people.
19:29Yes, they are.
19:29And I think I have the perfect way to show them.
19:33Oh, well, I like the sound of that.
19:34Do tell.
19:35Good morning.
19:43Good morning.
19:44You're here early.
19:46I like to make sure I have everything ready for my students before they arrive.
19:50Dedicated to your post.
19:51I admire that.
19:56What, may I ask, is the assignment this morning?
20:01It's an art project on family and togetherness.
20:07This generation.
20:09They're so sensitive, aren't they?
20:11I like to think of it as being well-rounded.
20:15What's life without art, after all?
20:18I take it you are here to discuss the guidelines.
20:28Not necessarily, but if you were to have questions.
20:32Well, there's certainly some useful direction in here, but it's rather prescriptive, wouldn't you say?
20:42I wrote it.
20:45Why would I write something I find to be ineffective?
20:48It's just, my students have been very successful, and I believe that's due to me having the flexibility that comes with a certain degree of autonomy.
20:59So, it's your stance that you deserve to operate outside the rules?
21:05No.
21:06No, but every child learns differently, and I'm not sure I can address individual needs under your guidelines.
21:15For example, I have a student who learns best using visual aids.
21:21Perhaps they belong in a remedial classroom.
21:26However, I suppose there's always room for some compromise.
21:33I scratch your back, you scratch mine, so to speak.
21:38I'm not sure I understand what you're suggesting.
21:41You're making this harder than it needs to be, Elizabeth.
21:45I can be flexible, if you are.
21:52I...
21:52I don't...
21:55Good morning.
21:57Anna, we'll just be a moment.
21:59And who might this be?
22:01Good morning.
22:02I'm Anna Havert.
22:02Oh, I'm the Territorial Superintendent of Schools.
22:08This is Mr. Higgins, Anna.
22:10It's nice to meet you.
22:11I'm here on a practicum from Teachers College.
22:13Oh, well, you've chosen well.
22:15Mrs. Thornton is a fine teacher.
22:17She's the best.
22:19Well, I'll leave you to your day.
22:23Consider what I've said.
22:24The Territorial Superintendent in your classroom?
22:35You must feel important.
22:38Actually, he will be leaving soon, so then things can get back to normal.
22:44Oh, um, would you mind working with the younger students today?
22:47Of course.
22:56Oh, Bill!
22:57Bill!
23:00Bill, Bill, Bill!
23:04I found something you were going to want to see.
23:06What?
23:07I was looking through Pike's employment records.
23:09There was nothing.
23:10I was about to give up.
23:11But then I found this.
23:13What?
23:13Look, five years ago, he lost his job at a mine near Yarrow Hills.
23:18He was unemployed for a period of time.
23:19But then he picked up four months' work on a construction project near Troutvale.
23:26Employer U-C-H.
23:29Union City Holding Company, Montague.
23:32It's the connection we've been looking for.
23:34He's back.
23:35Oh, should we tell him?
23:36No, no, no, no.
23:37Let's wait till we know more.
23:39Maybe then he'll listen.
23:40Oh, hello, Edwin.
23:44Hickam.
23:45Governor, welcome back.
23:47Your Hope Valley office is just as you left it.
23:49Thank you, Mike.
23:50I appreciate that.
23:52Mr. Higgins, what an unexpected surprise.
23:55Governor, this is Thomas Higgins, the superintendent of the Territorial School Board,
23:59and an important supporter of yours, might I add.
24:02Yes, that's right.
24:02We've met.
24:03The fundraiser.
24:04Good to see you in such fine health, Governor.
24:06What brings you to Hope Valley?
24:07Oh, I'm here helping Mrs. Thornton with the integration.
24:11I know you're a busy man, but perhaps we could meet later to discuss educational strategy.
24:17I'm sure we could find a time.
24:19Certainly, yes.
24:20That's very kind, sir.
24:22Who's the stiff?
24:24Superintendent of the schools.
24:28They seem chummy.
24:30They certainly do.
24:34Oyster sauce?
24:35Mmm, soya sauce.
24:36Oh, none of these are big sellers in Hope Valley.
24:41I figured.
24:42These were hard to find in Chicago, let alone here.
24:45Which is why we need to special order them.
24:49How long would that take?
24:51If I call them now, they'll be here on our next shipment.
24:54That's amazing.
24:55Thank you, Florence.
24:57You wouldn't happen to have a walk, would you?
25:01Funny you should ask.
25:03I have one in the back collecting dust.
25:05I knew I should hold on to it.
25:08Ha!
25:09What?
25:22Anna?
25:28Anna?
25:28Anna?
25:38Is everything all right?
25:40Mrs. Thornton, you won't believe it.
25:42Mr. Higgins asked me where I'd like to teach,
25:44and he told me he's going to be visiting the college next month,
25:46and that he'll introduce me to some regional recruiters.
25:49Isn't that wonderful?
25:50That, that, that's very good of him.
25:54Just be careful.
25:56About what?
25:58I'll miss you.
26:04We'll miss you so much, Anna, and you can come back and visit anytime.
26:07Good luck on those exams.
26:13Mrs. Thornton?
26:16Thank you for always being there for me.
26:20Have a safe trip.
26:21Mr. Higgins?
26:44Mrs. Thornton, join me for a drink.
26:46I saw you speaking with Anna, my student teacher.
26:49No need to be jealous.
26:51I'm not jealous.
26:53Can't you take a joke?
26:55May I ask what you were saying to her?
26:57I believe that's between me and Miss Hayford.
27:00I know the special interest you take in certain students.
27:06What exactly are you implying?
27:08You know what I'm implying.
27:09Leave Anna alone.
27:18Who do you think you are, bandying about such reckless and unfounded accusations?
27:24You aren't unfounded.
27:26Jack Thornton's school.
27:34You know the school board approves old school names.
27:38Now that you're no longer independent, it will have to be reconsidered.
27:43Elizabeth.
28:08Elizabeth.
28:09Elizabeth.
28:13Are you all right?
28:21What's the matter? What is it?
28:23I don't know what to do.
28:33I was in teacher's college, probably about 20 years old.
28:38At the time, Mr. Higgins was the director of the college.
28:46He took an interest in me, in my career.
28:52I was flattered.
28:55My family was against me becoming a teacher, so this felt like...
29:00validation.
29:04I thought he thought I was special.
29:08A... a gifted teacher.
29:16But then things changed.
29:20Then he...
29:23It's okay.
29:27Take your time.
29:28He started making advances.
29:37Subtle at first, but then more overt.
29:45What did he do?
29:46He was persistent, but I told him no. So he made my life miserable.
29:59And now it's happening again. He's threatening my job and my students.
30:08And then I saw him talking to Anna.
30:10Well, where are you going?
30:11I'm gonna go set him straight.
30:13No, Nathan, you can't do that.
30:15Not like this.
30:18I can't prove anything.
30:20He makes sure of that.
30:22He has all the power.
30:23He doesn't.
30:25That's what he wants you to think, Elizabeth. Don't let him.
30:27You know how strong you are.
30:30I've never known you to run from a challenge.
30:32You're right.
30:39I have to do something.
30:42I need to make sure he never does this again.
30:47Not to me.
30:49Not to Anna.
30:51Not to anyone.
30:52Just tell me what I can do to help.
31:04Mr. Higgins.
31:05Elizabeth Thornton left you a note.
31:20I received your note.
31:22What did you want to see me about?
31:26You mentioned that we could discuss my school's future over dinner.
31:29Splendid.
31:30I'll arrange for a private table at the hotel.
31:32Shall we say eight o'clock tonight?
31:34I'm afraid I'm unavailable tonight.
31:36Or any night, for that matter.
31:41What is this?
31:42I'm unavailable for dinner with you, Mr. Higgins.
31:45Because dinner between a superintendent and a teacher
31:47is at the very least unnecessary.
31:49And given our history, highly inappropriate.
31:54I see.
31:56It's your moment to embarrass me.
31:58Well, you've only managed to embarrass yourself.
32:01Conjuring up grievances from our relationship over a decade ago.
32:03We never had a relationship.
32:05Unless your idea of a relationship is you offering me teaching positions in exchange for my company after school hours.
32:13Which you were too high and mighty to take advantage of.
32:16Believe me, other women have benefited from being nice.
32:20Because I wasn't nice, you tried to get me fired.
32:24You're willing to let your students suffer because you refuse to learn your place.
32:28My place is certainly not at the dinner table with you.
32:31Well, I ought to have my head examined, wasting my time on you.
32:34It may be time for you to consider another career, Mrs. Thornton.
32:37What?
32:42What is this?
32:44Just confessed to abusive office in front of a Mountie.
32:48This is entrapment.
32:50How gay.
32:51You know, if I were you, I would choose my next words carefully.
32:54Do you have any idea who you're talking to, Constable?
32:57I have connections.
32:58By all means.
33:00Use them.
33:12So, Constable Grant tricked you.
33:14That's right.
33:15I'd like you to put in a word with Mountie Command and have the whole matter dropped.
33:19And you think Mrs. Thornton put him up to it?
33:21Of course.
33:22In retaliation for some imagined slight she believes I made years ago.
33:29When all I was trying to do was help advance her career.
33:34So, Constable Grant and Mrs. Thornton are in cahoots.
33:38The problem is I spoke to Constable Grant and Mrs. Thornton before you visited the schoolhouse.
33:44I, uh...
33:45I had a chance to make a few calls.
33:47It seems Elizabeth isn't the first accusation against you, Mr. Higgins.
33:52So, even if you persuaded a judge that you were the victim of entrapment, the jig is up.
33:58Sir, you don't honestly believe...
34:00I believe Elizabeth.
34:02And I believe every woman who has accused you.
34:09If I were you, I'd tread carefully, Governor.
34:13I have a great deal of influence in Capital City.
34:16Did I hear correctly, Edwin?
34:18Did Mr. Higgins just utter a threat against a public official?
34:22I believe he did, sir.
34:23Well, I'll have Constable Grant add that to your list of infractions.
34:27You will be facing a trial, Mr. Higgins.
34:30Until then, you're suspended.
34:32Now get out of my office.
34:33I'd wipe that smug look from your face if I were you.
34:46I realized something today.
34:47You thought because you were powerful you could take advantage of me and all of those other women.
35:05But really, it's because you're weak.
35:07I swear, on everything I hold dear, you will never have the power to abuse another woman again.
35:19Yes, you better hurry.
35:21One more, Mr. Trina.
35:22One more, Mr. Trina.
35:23One more, Mr. Trina.
35:24One more, Mr. Trina.
35:25Go, Mr. Trina.
35:26Go, Mr. Trina!
35:27Go, Mr. Trina!
35:41Get it!
35:43Got it.
35:44Got it.
35:52And furthermore, I'd like you to consider reinstating noise bylaws.
35:56Noise?
35:58But Molly, don't we already have noise bylaws?
36:00Well, after 11 p.m., yes.
36:02Uh, okay. So what would you suggest?
36:058 p.m. seems reasonable to me.
36:078 p.m.? No noise after 8 p.m., ever.
36:10I suppose you think I'm being a fuddy-duddy.
36:12What? No, it's just that, uh...
36:16No, Molly, I don't. There are no bad ideas here. I will consider it. Thank you.
36:22Thank you, Lee.
36:24Next.
36:26How you doing?
36:27The mayorship really suits him.
36:29I believe it does.
36:31And this meet-the-mayor day is a stroke of genius.
36:34Every Wednesday at 4, rain or shine.
36:39How are you feeling?
36:40I'll be okay.
36:43I'm proud of you.
36:48Nathan's working with the Mounties to put together a case against Higgins.
36:51Well, you can bet the Valley Voice will be covering his downfall every step of the way.
36:55May, you look...
37:23You do, too.
37:33For you.
37:37Well, have a seat.
37:45It smells incredible.
37:47That would be the ginger and the garlic.
37:51All right.
37:52This is Xiaolongbao, my mother's soup dumplings. They were my favorite.
37:58And this is Chu Chao Mian, Shanghainese pan-fried noodles.
38:03You did all this for me?
38:12It was fun making these dishes.
38:14I could feel my mom nearby.
38:21Thank you for sharing them with me.
38:25I...
38:26Yes.
38:29May, I want to be a part of your life.
38:33Your whole life.
38:38I want that, too, Mike.
38:40Well, dig in.
38:59Oh.
39:02I won't be needing this.
39:07Mike!
39:07I've been practicing.
39:10May I?
39:11Yes.
39:16Wow.
39:17Very impressive.
39:19Oh, thank you.
39:19That means the world to me.
39:22Do you want some rice?
39:23Yes, please.
39:24Okay.
39:24I want to try everything.
39:27I hope you like it.
39:28You want some company?
39:38I'm sorry I didn't tell you what was going on sooner.
39:51I should have.
39:54Elizabeth, you have nothing to apologize for.
40:00I can't imagine what you've been going through these past years.
40:03When he first showed up in my classroom, I felt just like that helpless young woman back in teacher's college.
40:16Just trapped.
40:18I just wish I'd been able to stop him all those years ago.
40:24Hey, this wasn't your fault.
40:30I know.
40:31Because of you, he's paying for this now.
40:36No school board is ever going to touch him.
40:40You should be proud of yourself.
40:46I'm proud of you.
40:47Thank you for being there.
41:01Thank you for being here.
41:05There's nowhere else I'd rather be.
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