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00:02Previously on When Calls the Heart.
00:03How are those insurance claims coming?
00:05I am hosting a legal clinic at the schoolhouse tomorrow night.
00:08I would love to come.
00:11That's McGinty.
00:12What are we still doing here? Let's go arrest the guy.
00:14We'll know if it's arson in a day or two.
00:15I'm right about this one.
00:17We stopped to have some stew for lunch with just a small cooking fire.
00:22We were responsible for starting the fire.
00:27Boys, why don't you tell Constable Grant what you told your parents and me?
00:32Here you go, fellas.
00:38When we went out to set trail markers, Toby and I decided to make a fire.
00:44We wanted to heat up some stew, but then we put it out.
00:47Doused it with water, buried the coals.
00:50From what Cooper told me, they did everything right.
00:52Where exactly did you light this fire? Do you remember?
00:56Up the north side, just past Bell Rock.
00:58We could take you there.
01:00No, it's okay. We know Bell Rock.
01:02As soon as the fireside is safe, we'll head up to inspect.
01:05Did either of you actually see this fire start?
01:09No. We didn't notice anything until we were almost down North Ridge.
01:12That's when we smelled smoke.
01:15And just like that, we were surrounded by fire.
01:18I promise I thought it was out.
01:21We must have missed a step.
01:23We're so sorry.
01:25It's alright.
01:34You both did great in there.
01:38I'm so proud of you boys for telling the truth.
01:43I wish we never made that fire.
01:47So we still don't know what caused the fire.
01:49And if it was to boys?
01:51Well, they're minors, so this will go on the record.
01:54They may have some community service, but they won't serve any jail time.
01:59I do have to warn you that if Cooper and Toby are found responsible, your family could be liable for
02:05all property loss and damage.
02:07That's half the town.
02:09We can't possibly pay for that.
02:11What do we do?
02:11Well, you can certainly fight it in court.
02:14So my advice is to get the best lawyer you can.
02:18The sooner the better.
02:44How could we do this one over here?
02:50E.D., I'm so sorry.
02:52I got... I got stuck at this ridiculous dinner,
02:55and by the time I ran over to the meeting,
02:59everyone had left.
03:00Well, once people realized the governor wasn't joining as I had promised,
03:03no one saw a reason to stay.
03:06I really am sorry.
03:08It was an important last-minute meeting for my campaign.
03:11You know what?
03:14In my work in Capital City, I spent a lot of time around politicians.
03:19And they always complained about the same thing.
03:23Compromises, tough choices, the games.
03:26But deep down, in their core, they loved it.
03:30E.D., I can assure you...
03:31I thought maybe you were different.
03:32That you wanted to change the rules.
03:37I guess I was wrong.
03:40Now, if you'll excuse me,
03:42my clients expect my full attention,
03:44not compromises.
03:56Whoa!
03:57New saddle!
03:59Newton is gonna love it!
04:00Actually, this is for Oliver's official service horse.
04:03We get him in on Monday.
04:04I thought he didn't get a horse until he's 18.
04:07Well, after Sunday, he'll be 18.
04:09Sunday?
04:11Oh, my goodness.
04:13I have so much to do.
04:16Bye, Dad!
04:17Sorry, Judge Avery.
04:21Where's she off to in such a hurry?
04:23I think I might have just released the hounds on someone.
04:25It's Oliver's birthday this weekend.
04:27Well, at least someone will be enjoying themselves.
04:29Yeah.
04:30I know.
04:31I really hate this part of the job.
04:33Are we still with McGinty we can look into?
04:35We bring him in for questioning.
04:37All right.
04:37I'll get him in today.
04:38Anything so we don't have to charge those boys.
04:42Here you go.
04:45Oh!
04:46I had wondered where you two scampered off to after breakfast.
04:49Yep.
04:50Just want to show you what we've been working on.
04:52I thought Goldie could use it for her dolls.
04:54Mm-hmm.
04:55This is fantastic.
04:57And I made this for myself.
05:00Goodness.
05:01Arr!
05:01Oh, oh, oh.
05:02All right.
05:03Now, just...
05:04Oh, gosh.
05:05Oh.
05:06Well, I can tell the craftsmanship is quite good.
05:08Can I walk Goldie to daycare again?
05:11Gwen.
05:12Of course.
05:15That's very helpful.
05:16Gwen's going to walk you to daycare, all right?
05:19Off you go.
05:21Hmm.
05:24Bye-bye.
05:33Arr!
05:34Arr!
05:35Arr!
05:35That's enough.
05:38It was good for me to get back to making something again, which got me thinking.
05:44Hmm.
05:44You know how last night at the meeting a lot of people were complaining about the construction
05:47companies jacking their prices to profit off Benson Hills and their tragedy?
05:50Yes, it's terrible.
05:51It's reprehensible.
05:52So, what if we expand colder lumber into colder construction?
05:57A one-stop shop for the Benson Hills rebuild.
05:59What do you think?
06:01Lee, I...
06:02I think it's wonderful.
06:09My mom says it was arson.
06:12I heard it was old man in the game team.
06:14That's why Mayor Colter went after him.
06:17Focus on your reading, please.
06:21What does arson mean?
06:25Someone did this to us.
06:27A fire like that doesn't just happen.
06:33I know how difficult this is for you all.
06:36Though it may be tempting.
06:37Until we have all of the answers, we shouldn't be sharing unfounded rumors.
06:42Now let's turn our attention to science, please.
06:56We have a witness that saw you entering the park with a can of fuel the day of the fire.
07:00Oh yeah?
07:00Who?
07:01We're asking the questions.
07:02Your history with the park makes you a person of interest.
07:05Now you can choose to withhold information or not cooperate, but that didn't serve you very well last time, did
07:10it?
07:10Look, AJ, we know you lost your ranch in the fire.
07:13We don't want to drag this out any more than we have to, but if it was you entering the
07:17park with a can of fuel on the day of the fire, what do you expect us to think?
07:23It wasn't fuel, it was a cat.
07:26Excuse me?
07:27I was burying my cat.
07:29So the...
07:30The can was a cat?
07:32I buried the cat in the can to protect it from wildlife so he could rest in peace, all right?
07:42Do you expect us to believe...
07:44His name was Mr. Mittens, he was a Maine Coon and the best mouser I ever had.
07:51Well, I'm inclined to believe you.
07:54Because I don't want anybody to make up a story like that.
07:58But it still puts you in the forest the day of the fire.
08:00And you could have set that fire after the...
08:03Burial.
08:05Fine.
08:06Ask the barkeep at Shivering Timbers.
08:09What?
08:09Shivering...
08:10Timbers in Benson Hills.
08:12I was there all afternoon.
08:14Toasting the memory of Mittens?
08:15Mr. Mittens.
08:23And there you are, 15 cents change.
08:25Thank you, Denise.
08:28Oh, good afternoon, Minnie.
08:29Good afternoon, Nat.
08:31Florence, Minnie.
08:33How are the jam sales going?
08:35Pretty good, I suppose.
08:36More folks are buying provisions since the fire, so...
08:39And they do love the jam.
08:40They do.
08:41Oh, that's wonderful.
08:42Would you be able to sell more if I brought in a double batch this week and the next few
08:46weeks?
08:47We wouldn't be able to pay you up front, but of course, you'll keep all the proceeds of what we
08:54sell.
08:55All right.
08:56I'll bring some more jars.
08:58Very good.
08:58Minnie, are you all right?
09:00Yes.
09:01Yes, of course.
09:03See you both tomorrow.
09:04Cheerio.
09:05Good day.
09:05All right.
09:08Hmm.
09:09Hmm.
09:14Back already?
09:15Yeah.
09:17Found the barkeep.
09:18He's been living in Buxton since the fire.
09:21So did A.J.'s story check out?
09:23Seems so.
09:24McGinty talked the poor guy's ear off about Mittens all afternoon.
09:27I think you mean Mr. Mittens.
09:29Oh, well, without another lead, that just leaves.
09:31Yeah, I know.
09:33And we keep looking.
09:37Hi.
09:39Hi.
09:41Oh, no.
09:44Oh.
09:46Oh.
09:47Oh.
09:47Good day.
09:48It started bad.
09:49It got worse.
09:52We cleared McGinty.
09:54So Cooper and Toby?
09:56Yeah.
09:57It's looking like it more and more.
09:58Oh, those poor boys.
10:00And their families.
10:02Is there anything we can do to protect them?
10:04I can't withhold our strongest lead from my report, but I can redact their names because
10:10they're minors.
10:11It's not much.
10:12But it's something.
10:13Yeah.
10:20Have I told you lately how impeccable I think you are?
10:25Not lately.
10:26Hey there, you two.
10:27You seem awful chipper.
10:29I'm planning a surprise party.
10:31All the returns 18 on Sunday.
10:33And it'll be his first birthday party.
10:35Ever?
10:36Ever.
10:37And hear me out.
10:39I'm thinking circus.
10:44Okay, maybe circus is a bit overboard.
10:48What do you think Oliver would want?
10:51Probably something smaller.
10:54More personal.
10:56Sounds about right.
10:57I don't know.
10:58I just really want it to be special.
11:03Allie, I think whatever you do, it's going to be special.
11:08Do you think you can both help?
11:13Yes.
11:16Oh, you're the best.
11:29Maisie, those aren't the clothes we put out for donation.
11:33Well, I made some executive decisions.
11:36You know, I must say, Mae, you and Michael are two peas in a pod.
11:40Neither one of you has much fashion sense.
11:43Hmm.
11:44Oh.
11:47I'm all for donating for a good cause, but she's even taken the matching hats we got on our honeymoon.
11:55And your blue suit.
11:57You wore this at our wedding.
12:00She's never liked me in blue.
12:02But, Mike, you aren't going to say anything?
12:05I found with Maisie, it's best to just pick your battles.
12:11Well, in order for that to work, you actually have to pick some battles.
12:20Enjoy.
12:25Hi, Allie.
12:26The usual?
12:27Not today.
12:28I just came by to give you this.
12:30Ooh.
12:32It's a surprise party for Oliver's birthday.
12:36Thanks anyway, but I can't come.
12:40Why?
12:41Are you working?
12:42Maybe the O's can cover your shift.
12:44I don't think I should go.
12:46But everyone's going to be there.
12:51It was me and Cooper.
12:55We lit a fire in the woods when you and Opal were off, and obviously that must have been what
13:01started the fire.
13:04Until we...
13:04We told the constable, so everybody's going to know soon enough.
13:10So I don't think you want us at your party.
13:26Hey, so I talked to everyone, and they're all on board for the expansion.
13:31What?
13:32What is it?
13:33I read the most recent RCMP report about the fire.
13:37A.J.
13:38McGinty was in the woods on the day of the fire.
13:40I knew it!
13:41He did not start it.
13:43He didn't?
13:44He was burying his cat, one Mr. Mittens.
13:49He was back in Benson Hills and accounted for by the time the fire started.
13:55Well, back to square one.
13:58I still have no idea who started the fire.
14:00Well, there is one more thing in the report.
14:06The only lead now is two kids from Hope Valley.
14:09An accidental fire that got out of control.
14:13The kids who went hiking?
14:14Yes.
14:18You're not going to publish that, though, right?
14:20No, I will not.
14:23But I'm sure the Benson Hills beetle will.
14:26Have you seen this?
14:27Don't want to.
14:29Can you do me a favor?
14:30There's something missing from this shepherd's pie, and I don't know what it is.
14:35Basil.
14:37I already put some in.
14:38Huh?
14:39Pepper, maybe.
14:41Elizabeth.
14:42I know.
14:42I know.
14:44If you had heard the children whispering in class today, everyone's just looking for someone
14:48to blame once they figure out it was those boys.
14:51You just find a way to stop the speculation.
14:53Well, maybe if people heard it directly from you, then you could answer their questions.
15:00Call a meeting.
15:01At least for the people here in town.
15:03I think gossip is always worse than the truth.
15:07That is a great idea.
15:09Hmm.
15:14Paprika.
15:16Paprika!
15:24Hey, baby.
15:25I just heard from Nathan and Elizabeth.
15:27They're calling a town meeting about the fire investigation.
15:30Are they going to talk about Cooper?
15:32I don't know.
15:33We should go.
15:35I need to focus on what I can control.
15:40Baby, what's all this?
15:44I called that defense lawyer Bill recommended.
15:47And he's not cheap.
15:49What about Edie?
15:50Can't she help us?
15:51No, she's one of the victims of the fire, too.
15:53So it's a conflict of interest.
15:55We need the best.
15:58I know it's hard.
16:00But what Cooper did was an accident.
16:03We're going to be all right.
16:05I have faith.
16:07How can we pay for Angela's tuition and a good lawyer for Cooper?
16:13Joseph, you can put all your trust in God's hands.
16:18But right now, I need to use the hands God gave me.
16:27I can do both.
16:29Put me to work.
16:35Thank you all for being here on such short notice.
16:38Now, we know that the fire investigation is a topic of great interest.
16:41I'm sure many of you have read the article in the Benson Hills Beetle.
16:44So we're here today to give you the facts of the investigation.
16:47Quell any rumors and answer any questions that you may have.
16:50Is it true that you questioned A.J. McGinty?
16:53Why hasn't he been arrested?
16:57A.J. McGinty had a verified alibi during the fire.
17:01He's no longer a suspect.
17:03But we are still looking.
17:04The Beetle says two kids from Hope Valley started the fire.
17:08Is that true?
17:10Calm down, everyone.
17:11Calm down.
17:13It's true that there was a group of kids hiking in the woods at the time.
17:17And they lit a small camping fire.
17:20But it is still under investigation.
17:22There's no proof yet that that is what caused the wildfire.
17:25But that is what you suspect.
17:27Under investigation does not mean arrested or convicted.
17:30Is it true that your daughter was one of those hikers?
17:37All right.
17:38Let's just remember that the people of Hope Valley took us in during our time of need.
17:42No, what we need right now is a little trust.
17:48We want to believe that you are telling us all you know and not putting your kids and your jobs
17:52ahead of closing this out.
17:54You all get to sleep in your own beds.
17:57It's easy to forget that some of us have nothing.
18:01Mayor Hickam, we are working as quickly as we can, but not quicker.
18:06Well, it sure sounds like you're keeping secrets.
18:08It sure does.
18:09We have answers.
18:15I know how hard it is waiting for answers.
18:19You all have lost so much and everyone is just looking for why.
18:25But what if it does turn out that all of this happened because some kids lit a campfire?
18:33What if your suffering isn't caused by anyone trying to hide the truth from you or hurt you?
18:40What if it really was just a terrible accident?
18:45As much as you're hurting, finding blame today isn't going to bring back your homes or restore your businesses.
18:52When you all showed up in Hope Valley with the few things you could carry, we became a community.
19:00And that's the only way we're going to get through this.
19:18I just feel so helpless, Nathan.
19:21I know.
19:23I mean, if it was our kids, what would you do?
19:28I would make sure they felt loved and supported, no matter the outcome.
19:36Well, then that's exactly what we're going to do for Cooper and Toby.
20:04Cooper!
20:06Cooper!
20:07Cooper!
20:07Cooper!
20:08Cooper Canfield!
20:08Cooper.
20:11What do you think you're doing?
20:13I don't want to burden you anymore.
20:16I read that.
20:17And it's nonsense.
20:18I heard you and dad last night.
20:21I know I'm ruining everyone's lives.
20:23It's better if I go.
20:24You listen to me.
20:26You have never been and will never be a burden.
20:29You and dad have so much to worry about.
20:31With Angela, with the church, I'm supposed to be the easy one.
20:36if Angela has to leave school
20:39because of my mistake
20:42I won't be able to live with myself
20:45Cooper
20:47please hear this
20:51you've brought us light
20:52and joy since the day you were born
20:56in this accident
20:57this mistake
21:00it changes nothing
21:06you are known
21:09and you are loved
21:12okay
21:22after all the business I've done at your bank
21:24this is what you pull
21:26forget the loan
21:27I'll do it on my own
21:30there you go
21:31you got no ranch
21:33no insurance
21:33and no loan
21:35no ruin
21:36you got your wish
21:43so after we check on the cupcakes
21:45and pick up the balloons
21:47we'll be all set to decorate
21:49hi Maxine
21:50Robert
21:54um maybe
21:55this whole party is a mistake
21:57what?
21:58it's not too late to cancel it
22:00why would you say that?
22:02well I thought it would be good
22:03to try and have fun together
22:05but I invited the kids from Benson Hills
22:07and none of them were coming
22:10allie
22:11listen
22:13everyone heals at their own pace
22:15and you are doing something beautiful for a friend
22:26oh
22:28there's the birthday boy now
22:29do you mind
22:31of course
22:32thanks
22:36Oliver
22:37wait up
22:38hi Allie
22:40where you headed?
22:41oh just
22:42doing errands
22:43um
22:44how is everything today?
22:47I mean
22:47after that town meeting
22:49about the same
22:51Rupert's mother
22:52wouldn't even look at me
22:53people want answers
22:54it'll take time
22:59I know who it was
23:02Toby told me yesterday
23:03then why didn't you defend yourself
23:05at the meeting last night?
23:06you let everyone think
23:07it could be you
23:08it's like Mrs. Thornton said
23:10it shouldn't matter who it was
23:12it was an accident
23:14I taught them to skip stones this summer
23:17now it feels like
23:18it'll never be like that again
23:22hey
23:22want to meet later?
23:24maybe go for a ride?
23:27yeah
23:27okay
23:28sure
23:29meet at the stables?
23:31actually
23:31meet at the cafe
23:32three o'clock
23:34I uh
23:35gotta bring something
23:36to Mrs. Canfield
23:37okay
23:38sure
23:39so
23:40it's a date
23:41well
23:42it's not a date
23:43but
23:43a plan
23:44it's a plan
23:46I'll see you later
23:47can't wait
23:55Mikey
23:59I am trying to breathe
24:00some life back into
24:01the so-called garden of yours
24:03what is it?
24:05well
24:06Maisie
24:08you remember
24:09how you taught me
24:10not to overcrowd
24:11the bulbs
24:12or else they won't bloom
24:13yes
24:14and it doesn't look like
24:15you've been taking that advice
24:17well
24:18what I'm trying to say is
24:21we'll all flourish
24:22if we have our own space
24:24that we respect
24:28this is
24:28our house
24:29and Maisie and I
24:30are very happy
24:31to have you here
24:32as long as you need
24:33but
24:34well
24:36you're not the mayor
24:37here
24:45so
24:46what are the terms?
24:48I'm going to wear blue
24:51powder
24:52royal
24:53oh
24:53navy
24:54periwinkle
24:55oh periwinkle
24:56all of them
24:58all of them
25:00all right
25:01and
25:04and
25:06May and I
25:06would like you
25:07to join us
25:08at a birthday party
25:08a birthday party
25:11these are your terms
25:12Michael
25:12our young Mountie
25:13is turning 18
25:14and
25:15everyone
25:16is invited
25:17oh I highly doubt
25:18that some young man
25:19is going to miss
25:20an old lady mayor
25:21you're exactly
25:23who we need right now
25:24I saw you
25:25at that meeting
25:26people follow you
25:27and they always have
25:28if you
25:30show a little
25:31community spirit
25:32right now
25:33you'll inspire
25:34everyone else
25:37just
25:37just think about
25:38it
25:42only if you
25:43want to
25:46May I did it
25:54am I
25:54am I interrupting
25:57not at all
25:57my friend
25:59good
26:07didn't see you
26:08at the town meeting
26:08last night
26:10wasn't sure
26:10if you'd heard
26:11that McGinty
26:11had been cleared
26:13I did hear that
26:17Rosie told me
26:18about Cooper
26:18and Toby
26:19and the campfire
26:20and I'm so sorry
26:22for those boys
26:23that is a
26:26terrible weight
26:26to have to carry
26:32how about you
26:34how you hold up
26:37if I'm being honest
26:40I don't know
26:41right now
26:42how we're going
26:42to get through this
26:47yeah
26:48ah
26:49Chelsea
26:52it is so hard
26:54to sit in the unknown
26:57I think that's why
26:58I was in such a rush
26:58to blame McGinty
26:59I needed to hold
27:01someone responsible
27:02for everything
27:03that I'd lost
27:04you are not alone
27:05in that
27:06yeah
27:07guess I'm no better
27:08than anybody else
27:09at that meeting
27:10demanding names
27:11needing someone
27:12to blame
27:13I wouldn't go
27:14that far
27:14no
27:16you're willing
27:17to forgive
27:18Cooper and Toby
27:20maybe you could
27:21find some forgiveness
27:22for Mr. McGinty
27:24he didn't start
27:25the fire
27:26I was
27:29wrong
27:29about that
27:33that's as far
27:34as I'm willing
27:35to go
27:38you know
27:39Lee
27:40mercy
27:41mercy means
27:41the most
27:42when it's
27:42hardest to give
27:50I hear you have
27:52an exciting
27:53announcement
27:54to make
27:54hmm
27:55yes I do
27:56I am officially
27:57seeking my second
27:59term as your
27:59governor
28:00and my
28:00re-election
28:01campaign
28:01begins today
28:02well you heard
28:04it here first
28:05listeners
28:05on the
28:06Valley Voice
28:07radio hour
28:15but now
28:17tell us
28:18why would
28:19people
28:19give you
28:20another term
28:21I will
28:22continue to
28:23think broadly
28:24and locally
28:25for all the
28:26people in the
28:26territory
28:26we will be
28:28helping the
28:28people of
28:28Benson Hills
28:29rebuild their
28:30community
28:31that is a
28:32top priority
28:32in fact
28:34I promise
28:35that the
28:35rebuild
28:36of Benson
28:36Hills
28:37will be
28:37completed
28:37within one
28:39year
28:39one year
28:40governor
28:42the territory
28:43famously carries
28:44a deficit
28:45how can you
28:45make a promise
28:46like that
28:46without money
28:47to do it
28:47you're right
28:49we do need
28:50revenue
28:50does that
28:51mean
28:53raising taxes
29:00that is
29:02one way
29:02for us
29:03to secure
29:03the necessary
29:04funds
29:04yes
29:06look
29:07I can tell
29:08people
29:08what they
29:09want to hear
29:09about not
29:10raising taxes
29:11and then do
29:12exactly that
29:13when I'm in
29:13office
29:13but I'm not
29:14going to
29:14lie to you
29:15I am going
29:16to do
29:16everything
29:17in my
29:17power
29:18to bring
29:19our
29:19community
29:19back
29:20onto
29:20its feet
30:12Ali
30:13everything looks
30:14incredible
30:15you pulled it
30:15off in record
30:16time
30:16thanks for
30:17all your
30:17help
30:22Oliver will
30:23be here
30:24soon
30:24there's no
30:25one here
30:25from Benson
30:25Hills
30:29I know
30:29you did
30:29your best
30:30kiddo
30:35but it
30:35looks like
30:36somebody
30:36showed up
30:41Maisie
30:42you made
30:43it
30:43thank you
30:44for coming
30:45thanks for
30:46the night
30:48we so
30:49appreciate
30:49you coming
30:50Mayor Hickam
30:51oh my gosh
30:53look
30:59oh my goodness
31:01I am so happy
31:02you're here
31:03you were right
31:04this is our
31:05community now
31:05too
31:06no
31:07no
31:19hi Ali
31:20you look
31:21really nice
31:22ready to go
31:24she's here
31:24actually there's
31:25there's something
31:25I want to show
31:25you first
31:27come with me
31:46Happy birthday, Oliver.
31:48You did all this?
31:50Well, I know you never got to have a party, so...
31:54It's something for every birthday you missed.
31:57It's sort of like 18 part days in one.
32:03What do you think?
32:05I think this is the best thing ever.
32:09Well, were you surprised?
32:11More like shocked. And amazed.
32:13Glad to hear it. Let's get this party started!
32:16Yes!
32:27Cornhole?
32:29Where's Cooper? He's the master.
32:32Where is he?
32:34And Toby.
32:35I invited them, but...
32:37I guess they decided not to come.
32:40You know.
32:41Yeah.
32:43This is all incredible, but...
32:46I promise I'll be right back.
32:51Remember what Oliver said.
32:52Loosen your wrist a little more and then fling it.
33:03It's not just the wrist. You also got to snap the elbow.
33:06Oliver, what are you doing here?
33:07Yeah. Isn't your birthday party now?
33:09It is, but you guys weren't there.
33:12Trust me. That's how you want it.
33:14Yeah. We set the fire, and you're a Mountie.
33:17You shouldn't be hanging out with us.
33:18You didn't do anything on purpose. You're not criminals.
33:21Anyway, the whole point of a birthday party is being with your friends,
33:23so if you're not going, I'm not going.
33:32Okay.
33:33But we have one condition.
33:42It's not all back yet.
33:49Gather around, everyone.
33:50I just want to say something really quick.
33:56Thank you all for coming to my first ever birthday party.
34:00Before I came to Hope Valley, I didn't really have friends,
34:02but now I do.
34:05And I feel like the luckiest guy.
34:09Because friends are always there for you.
34:12I'm glad I was able to convince my two pals,
34:14Toby and Cooper, to join me here today.
34:16Maybe something they want to say to all of us.
34:22Our cooking fire sparked the wildfire.
34:24Oh, my God.
34:28It was a horrible action, and we're both really sorry.
34:31So, so sorry.
34:41Well, the first time I convinced my parents to let me babysit all of my siblings,
34:47baby Mikey went missing.
34:49Missing!
34:51First rule of babysitting is don't lose the baby, right?
34:56Oh, I panicked.
34:59Called in the town, Mountie.
35:00Started a search party.
35:02And do you know where we found him?
35:05Asleep in the cupboard.
35:09That's our Mikey.
35:11That's right.
35:12Even an old mayor like me has made plenty of mistakes.
35:17I'm pretty sure everyone here has.
35:21I could keep you all your most of the night talking about all my mistakes,
35:24but this is a party.
35:27Let's get back to having fun.
35:38Well done.
35:44Constable.
35:48Happy birthday.
35:53Thank you, Mayor Hickam.
35:54Mm-hmm.
35:57Isn't that your tie?
35:59I left the blue tie for you, Michael.
36:05Even if it does wash you out.
36:11Well, it's a start.
36:12Yeah.
36:20Good luck.
36:24Elizabeth, we heard about your beautiful speech at the town meeting.
36:28Thank you for inspiring all this.
36:31I just said the truth.
36:34Cooper is an incredible kid.
36:36He's the inspiration.
36:37And he deserves everyone's support.
36:40Well, just knowing we have that support
36:42there's enough to see us through.
36:46Oh.
36:47Oh!
36:48Oh, my goodness!
36:50Oh, God!
36:58That was the best party I've ever had.
37:01Oliver, it's the only party you've ever had.
37:07I, um...
37:10I didn't get a chance to give this to you.
37:12You didn't have to get me anything.
37:14This collection made me fall in love with poetry.
37:27I have some for you, too.
37:29You're not supposed to get other people gifts on your birthday.
37:33It's actually from your birthday.
37:34I didn't get to give it to you last year.
37:37Nope, now's okay.
37:40You kept it all this time?
37:42Go ahead.
37:48Oliver.
37:48It's a wolf.
37:51It's a wolf.
37:51Because, well, you love nature.
37:53And you're so...
37:57brave.
38:00It's really beautiful.
38:12Here, you have to...
38:29Allie really did a great job on that party.
38:33Yep.
38:33It's a special group of kids.
38:36I tend to think that all kids are special.
38:40That's because of you.
38:43You know that, right?
38:46Those kids being generous today and showing up for Toby and Cooper,
38:49that's...
38:50That's because of you, Elizabeth.
38:53You inspired me.
38:57I'd say it was more of a team effort.
38:59I'm proud to be on your team.
39:02Elizabeth Thornton.
39:03Mm-hmm.
39:09Disaster has a way of breaking things down beyond recognition.
39:14Shattering the world around us.
39:33You look around and you think your life will never be whole again.
39:39But when you accept a little help,
39:43you can start to put the pieces back together.
39:46There we go.
39:48Got it?
39:50You may be surprised to find what you end up with.
39:55AJ?
39:58I've come to apologize.
40:00I never should have accused you of starting that fire,
40:03and I definitely...
40:05Well, I shouldn't have lost my temper.
40:08So I am here today to humbly ask you for a favor.
40:14Would you be willing to let me launch my construction company
40:18by building you a cabin here?
40:21I don't need your charity.
40:22Well, that's good news, because this wouldn't be charity.
40:25I would be using the cabin as a model for prospective clients.
40:34I guess that could work.
40:42Good.
40:44There is one more thing, Lee?
40:47Right, yes, of course.
40:48Uh, the most important thing, as a matter of fact.
40:52May we suggest the name
40:55Dr. Socks?
41:13Because loss always comes with a hidden gift.
41:16And when we lean on our community,
41:19there are greater riches to be found.
41:51To be a part of our community,
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