07x04 - Sweet And Sour

[bunniefuu]

Previously on When Calls the Heart.

- I want you to be...
- We want you to be our bridesmaid!

Of course I will.

You have quite the way with words.

Ms. Carter I have good news.

They've agreed to enrol you
in the upcoming semester.

I'm going to Chicago in a week.

You've had an impressive career.

I try not to dwell on the past.

You're a partner in his oil business.

- That's right.
- Did it give you pause

to go into business with a
man convicted of stealing?

Huh!

Let me handle the food then?

- You are going to be far too busy.
- Well, how is that?

Because you're going to be
walking me down the aisle.

Good morning. Good morning.

- Good morning.
- Good morning.

What are you doing here?

It's such a beautiful day

I thought I would take a walk and
return your latest chapters.

Good morning, Mrs. Thornton.

Good morning, Anna.

Thank you for bringing these.

My pleasure.

Now, I'm very excited about...

- Good morning.
- Good morning, Emily.

- Sorry, um...
- That's ok.

You were saying.

I am excited about the
dynamics between...

Good morning, Robert.

- Good morning.
- Good morning.

Good morning.

Good morning, Allie.

Hello.

Hello.

Uh... uh...

I should probably start school.

Right.

Bye.

[SIGHS]

Ah, perfect.

You're in a good mood.

Well, I like when things
go according to plan.

Oh, what plan?

My plan.

I read a short legal
brief, I make the eggs.

I read a long brief,

I make the dinner special.

The law is way too dry
to do it non-stop.

- What?
- Oh.

Oh, by the way, I have a pre-trial
conference later today.

Am I supposed to know what that means?

It means that I need
you to cover for me.

Oh, so what you are really saying

is your plan only works when I help.

But now you have help too.

Still, it's a good thing I
quit my job at the saloon.

Thank you for that, Clara.

Now, if only those plates
would deliver themselves.

[LAUGHS]

I was very pleased with
your book reports.

Excellent work every one.

Robert, your paper on
Freud's dream analysis

was pretty ambitious.

Do you remember your dreams, Mrs.
Thornton?

Only the strange ones.

Well, I can try and
interpret them for you.

Thank you. That's very nice of you.

Allie, did you enjoy learning
all about Queen Victoria?

I did. But it was sad
when Prince Albert d*ed.

They really loved each other.

Yes, they did.

Nice work Emily.

You know, Paul Cezanne is one
of my favourite artist as well.

- Thank you.
- You're welcome.

Opal, are you alright?

My arms itch.

Well, I can see that.

Here, let me have a look.

Oh, that ain't good.

- [OPENING THEME MUSIC]
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You were right, chicken pox.

How dangerous is it?

Not dangerous at all for kids her age.

Highly annoying and highly contagious.

There is a good chance
every kid will catch it.

Class, may I have your attention please.

How many of you have had chicken pox?

Oh, my.

I am going to need all of
you to go straight home

and tell your parents that
you have been exposed.

Yes, Allie.

Can I catch it again?

No. Once you've had it, you are immune.

What happens with chicken pox?

We all get to stay home is what happens.

I will be stopping by
all of your homes later

to check on you.

And I will be bringing
by all of your homework

assignments for the next few days.

But I was going to go fishing.

I'm sure it will take
at least an hour for me

to organize all of the
homework assignments

and then another few
hours to deliver them.

I'm sure you'll have plenty
of time to catch your fish.

Thanks Mrs. Thornton.

You are welcome.

Class dismissed.

[BELL RINGS]

Should I be worried about Little Jack?

Have you had chicken pox?

When I was seven.

Ah, he's perfectly safe with you.

I would prefer it if Jack waited
a few years before he caught it.

Keep him away from anybody
who may be contagious.

Opal. I will be by
later to check on you.

Thanks Mrs. Thornton.

Ready to go?

Let's go.

[SIGHS]

All right, who wants to start?

He cheated me.

The crude was top quality.

Mr. Murphy why don't you tell
me what this law suit is about.

I paid for high-quality crude.

Henry's oil is sub-standard.

That is an untruth.

I thought oil is oil.

No. High-quality crude is sweet.

Low quality, like Henry's, is sour.

Sweet and sour? How is that?

It's all about the sulphur content.

The more sulphur, the more sour.

And I paid top dollar
for the higher grade.

And you received the higher grade.

Well, my test show it is not.

- Excuse me.
- What?

I am just a silent partner here.

Is there any way I can have my
name removed from this law suit?

It doesn't work that way, you're in.

I'd like to see all of you work
this out amongst yourselves

but I can see that's not an option.

Trial starts : am tomorrow.

I am going to need more time than that.

You've had time, Henry. This has
been on the books for a while.

I mean, if word gets out that
my crude is low quality,

well, it's going to ruin me.

You mean us.

Us.

Do you have proof that shows
that your oil is sweet?

Yes, and my clients will say so.

Well, then present it all as evidence.

: AM tomorrow.

We want a jury.

Well played.

Doesn't buy you much.

We'll find a jury by tomorrow.

The trial starts : AM
the next morning.

Alright.

Good work.

Yeah.

It should only take me a couple of hours

to deliver the homework.

It's fine Mrs. Thornton,
you don't need to rush.

And just to be safe, be sure to check

with anyone who comes to the door
that they've had chicken pox.

I don't want to take any
chances with Little Jack.

I understand.

I'm just glad I had
them when I was young.

Me too.

We are going to have some time together.

We're going to play with
your blocks and read.

We are going to have so much fun.

- Bye.
- Bye.

Oh, what's wrong?

Have you had chicken pox?

Never. I was one of the lucky ones.

I'm not sure how lucky that makes you.

We've had an outbreak at school.

Oh, no.

I'm afraid Little Jack
is off limits now.

Doctor's orders.

No, of course, I understand.

Bye.

We already have a couple of
patients in the infirmary

with symptoms so the odds are
the town has been exposed.

Oh.

Good news is the contagion
period is only two days.

So you both have had it, right?

- Oh, yes. Ages ago.
- Me too.

Okay. I would appreciate it if
you would tell everyone in town

- just to be safe.
- Of course.

- Absolutely.
- Thank you.

Carson, there you are!

What's the matter?

I can't stop itching.

Let me take a look at your arm.

(ROSEMARY) I just can't stop itching.
It's terrible.

Chicken pox?

You've never had them before?

I was one of the lucky ones.

Rosemary, chicken pox for
adults can be very dangerous.

So this has to be taken seriously.

Are you certain?

I'm afraid so.

You have to go home and
stay in bed for a few days.

A few days?!

[EXHALES]

I'll have Faith stop by
with some calamine lotion.

Sweetheart, what's wrong?

I have chicken pox.

Oh, no!

Did I hear Rosemary right?

You did?

Anyone else?

Opal and a few others at
the infirmary for now,

but we are doing our best to contain it.

While I have you all her, I
need to pull a jury together,

so if you could come by my
office tomorrow morning,

- I'd appreciate that.
- Sorry, Bill.

I am going to be a little busy.

That's understood.

What would this jury involve?

Listening, deliberating and
coming to a unanimous decision.

I can definitely deliberate.

And I'm a great listener.

Count us in, Judge.

Well, you can't just volunteer.

It doesn't work that way.

Why not?

Just come by my office tomorrow.

I'll go over it all then.

This could be very exciting.

Indeed.

Nathan.

Elizabeth.

Oh, Allie told me about Opal.

I'm a little concerned about Mrs.
McCormick

and some of the other
elderly out of town.

Thank you.

I think they should be
alerted, just in case.

You're right. I'll get
it on it right away.

Thank you.

That's a lot of land to cover.

It will take you all day.

I'd be more than happy to cover half.

That's very kind of you, Lucas.

Yeah. Meet me in front of
the jail in minutes.

Great.

Elizabeth.

How's Little Jack doing?

He's healthy. Thank you for asking.

Any plans for your time off school?

Just spending the whole
time with my son,

reading and playing and cuddling.

A lot of cuddling.

That sounds wonderful for both of you.

Well, there is nothing quite
like unconditional love.

You deserve nothing less.

I should get ready.

"It was the wind said Martha stubbornly.

"And if it wasn't, it was
little Betty Butterworth

"the scullery maid.

"She had the toothache all day.

"But something troubled
and awkward in her manner

"made Mistress Mary
stare very hard at her.

"She did not believe she
was speaking the truth."

Can't you stay and read Chapter ?

There's nothing I'd like
more but I still have

several students who
need their homework.

Why don't you read Chapters through

and we can discuss them on Monday.

Can't you come back tomorrow
and read them to me?

Opal, if I read you
your whole assignment

how will you ever learn?

By reading Chapters through ?

[LAUGHS]

You're late.

You said .

Twenty minutes ago.

Are you always such a stickler?

I am when it's my time you're wasting.

My apologies.

Listen, Lucas, we both know
why you volunteered for this.

You're not the only one who
cares about this town.

The town?

Yeah.

Well, the town's not here right
now so if you'd like to bow out,

now is your chance.

I'm a man of my word.

Okay.

You take that road. I'm
going to take this one.

Lucas, despite our mutual
feelings for the town,

I appreciate the help.

Great. I'll see you tomorrow morning.

Clara!

Clara, what do you know about jury duty?

That you sit in court
and listen to evidence.

Great. Can you be at my office
at : AM tomorrow morning?

- Mmmhmm.
- What about me?

Jesse you sued Gowen not months ago,

do you really think
you can be impartial?

Well, if Clara can be so can I.

: AM tomorrow.

Oh, sorry I can't. I'm covering for Lee.

He's at home with Rosemary,
maybe the next day?

Sorry, Jesse.

Mrs. Wolfe! Mrs. Wolfe!

Can you be at my office tomorrow
morning for jury selection?

I'm afraid I can't.

I will be taking care
of Robert and Sarah.

Ned!

Ned, no running from the law, Ned.

: AM tomorrow morning.

My office. Jury duty.

Oh, I'm so sorry, Judge,

tomorrow is the day I play bridge.

Cancel it.

But my partner is counting on me.

Well, I am counting on you.

This is your civic duty, Ned.

Folks, excuse me.

Lee!

[GROANS]

Yes, sweetheart.

Is there any sight of Faith?

I really need that calamine lotion.

She should be here any minute.

- I am in agony.
- I know. I know.

Try and think of something else.

I have an idea.

Uh... here we go.

Oh, that is a good idea.

No, no, no, no, no.

Not for scratching, for reading.

Really?

[KNOCKS]

Constable.

Constable, could I trouble
you for a moment?

I could use your help.

It doesn't have anything to do
with you being sued, does it?

It does.

Mounties don't usually involve
themselves in civil cases.

Perhaps you might make an exception.

I know you don't owe me anything.

But I surely would appreciate it.

Alright.

Let's see here.

Well, that looks like a rash.

Have you recently changed
your laundry detergent?

Bertha lent me some that she
picked up in Benson Hills.

Probably go back to your original brand.

So, I'm okay?

Yes. Keep an eye on Sarah, though.

She's old enough that if she
caught it she'd be fine

but if anything happens,
just bring her by.

Okay. Thank you, Dr. Shepherd.

Okay. Bye, bye.

I'll drop off calamine to Rosemary.

Can you check on the Anderson
baby while you're up there.

Of course.

Great.

You all packed?

[LAUGHS] Not even close.

Why don't you go home straight after.

I can handle it from here.

- Are you sure?
- Yes, go pack.

You have a stagecoach to catch tomorrow.

[LAUGHS]

Nathan!

Elizabeth... I have alerted
everyone in the area.

Thank you. I really appreciate that.

Well, it's part of my job.

I was looking for Allie.
Have you seen her anywhere?

Did you check the fishing hole?

First place I looked.

I told her to be back at : .

Is there anything I could do for you?

I just have her homework.

Oh, you can leave that on my desk.

- I'll make sure she gets it.
- Great.

So, uh, where are you going?

I'm just taking him up to the livery.

I'm heading to Buxton tomorrow.

Oh? What's in Buxton?

I'm checking out this
whole oil mess for Gowen.

Are you?

I am so glad you're helping him.

Really?

I've just heard stories

that he's not always on the up and up.

Maybe the old Henry but
people do change, Nathan.

Yes, so you keep saying.

[SIGHS]

Lee, I am perfectly fine and
I am tired of being in bed.

You heard what Carson said.

Yes, I heard what Carson said
but I also know how I feel.

And I have a thousand
things I should be doing.

Uh, uh, uh, uh...

Well, can I at least have my sketchbook

so that I can work on my
matron of honour dress.

No.

Rest now. Maybe later.

What are you doing?

What does it look like I'm doing?

I'm reading.

Shouldn't you be getting back to work?

I am not leaving you.

Lee...

[LAUGHS]

Well, that's just silly.

I am perfectly capable of
taking care of myself.

I know you are but fortunately
you don't have to.

What about the office?

Jesse can handle the office.

Besides, I wanna be here in case
you actually need something.

You know, there is actually
something I could use.

Ok. Great. What?

Just a cup of camomile tea.

Okay.

Oh...

Forget it. Never mind.

What?

I just remembered I'm completely out.

Well, I can go to the
mercantile and get some tea.

No, no, no, no, no, no.
That's too much bother.

No trouble at all. I will go.

I will be right back. In a jiff...

You are the best.

I am. But you stay in bed.

I won't move a muscle.

I'll be right back.

[LAUGHS]

Ah-ha!!!

Lee!

Coulter!

You scared me half to death!

I knew I couldn't trust you.

The light is so much better down here.

And I really wanted to work on my dress.

Rosy, resting your mind
is just as important

as resting your body.

Now back up to bed.

Lee...

Uh, uh, bed.

[SIGHS]

Don't make me carry you.

Oh!

I know, yeah, went to Buxton.

- Oh, Kevin...
- Bill, what can I get for you?

Just a minute.

Kevin...

Gentlemen...

Folks, uh...

Words out you are looking for a jury.

No kidding.

You could always delay
the trial another day.

Nice try.

Hello!

Hello, my big boy.

How are you today?

What have you got?

Is that a reindeer?

Will you say night, night to
auntie Rosemary and uncle Lee.

Say night, night.

- Bye, bye.
- Bye.

- Have a good sleep.
- We'll see you soon.

Let me know if you need anything.

- Okay, thanks.
- Sweet dreams.

Back to bed with you.

Sweetheart...

Uh-huh.

You okay?

Oh, yes. Just a little tired.

Hmm.

(BILL) Thanks for
showing up today folks.

Now from this group, I, the
plaintiff and the defendant

will be picking our final six.

You will be given a list of questions...

Hickam, what are you doing here?

Jesse said you were
looking for volunteers.

Well, you work for the
company that is being sued.

Yeah, well Clara works
for you and she's here.

It's not the same. Out!

Now these questions will
determine your eligibility.

Yes, Ned.

Say we get chosen, how long
is this trial likely to take?

Up to a week.

A whole week?

Let's get this show on the road.

What do I know about the oil industry.

Hmm, well, um, I know
it's a dirty business.

[LAUGHS]

Well, Henry is guilty as sin.

Lucas too.

Even this other oil fella, Mr. Murphy.

I figure he's up to no good, as well.

Well, nice try Ned.

You just circled your
way back to impartial.

I am certainly most capable

of putting my personal
opinions to one side

when the situation demands it.

No offence, Florence but... really?

Now, who is being biased, Judge?

[KNOCKS]

Excuse me.

Cornell Frolich.

Constable Grant.

Constable, what can I do for you?

I am here about the oil
dispute with Gowen Petroleum.

Do you know anything about it?

Yup. His crude is very low grade.

Are you sure?

I have the test to prove it.

Take a look.

This is all Greek to me.

The sulphur content is off the chart.

Smelly oil?

Something like that.

Do you mind if I have a look around?

Help yourself.

Thanks.

[BABY COOS]

There you go.

Hi.

Laura?

I am so sorry, I forgot to tell
you I don't need you today.

- Oh.
- I will still pay you though.

It's not necessary, Mrs. Thornton.

It most certainly is.

You were hired for the week.

It's not your fault
school was cancelled.

I appreciate it.

Laura, you're here, great.

Um, I was hoping you
would sit with Rosemary.

I have to go to the office.

Jesse can't find a contract
and it has to go out tonight.

I just... I don't want her to be alone.

Do you mind staying?

- Of course.
- Thank you.

She hasn't eaten anything all day, so...

I will bring her some soup.

Thank you. I won't be very long.

Thank you so much. Thank you, Laura.

Good afternoon.

Good afternoon, Constable.

What are you doing?

Taking a sample of the
crude for the supplier.

So, you test all of the shipments?

No. I don't test anything. The lab does.

But you take the samples to the lab?

No. Um, that's the
foreman's responsibility.

Thank you.

Hello.

Well, this is a nice surprise.

How is Opal?

She's doing great.

Where are you headed?

Delivering calamine lotion
to Maggie and Timmy.

You all packed?

Packed and ready to go.

I'll meet you at the
stagecoach depot at : .

Yes. And don't be late.

Not a chance.

[LAUGHS]

[PHONE RINGS]

Henry Gowen.

Hey, just wanted to let you
know that Murphy's Refinery

has a system in place to test the oil.

What's the system?

Well, some kid pulls a
sample from the barrel,

and then the foreman here Cornell,

transports them to the lab

where there is a couple of technicians.

Cornell? That's not Cornell
Frolich by any chance, is it?

Yeah, it is. Why? Do you know him?

Yeah, I know him.

I just didn't know
he's working for Sean.

Does Frolich have any reason
to have a grudge against you?

He used to own an oil company.

Used to?

That went out of business
about a month ago.

So what does that have to do with you?

Trust me he'd figure that
he have enough reason

to want to ruin my reputation.

Ladies and gentlemen congratulations,

you have been selected
to serve on this jury.

In this case you will be deciding.

The plaintiff has accused the defendants

of fraudulent business practise.

Your job is to determine the facts

based on the evidence
that's presented to you.

And nothing but that evidence.

Is that clear?

Yes.

I will see you back here
tomorrow morning at : AM.

Why didn't you tell me that
you had an oil company

that competed with Henry Gowen?

I didn't see the point?

This is the report that Gowen
plans to introduce at the trial.

Apparently, it states that
he has quality crude oil.

Well, I guess our reports just differ.

You know in court credibility
matters to the jury.

Given your bad history with Gowen

could give them reason not
to believe your report.

Unlike Henry Gowen, I
am strictly legitimate.

I never do anything underhanded.

Excuse me!

Why don't you come in here for a second.

What's going on?

Well, I just thought how
devastating it must have been

as a family when you had
to file for bankruptcy.

I mean, you are father and son, right?

You share some family idiosyncrasies.

Why did you bring Danny in here for?

Delivering low-quality
crude is a civil matter.

But deliberately falsifying samples?

That's a criminal offence.

Now, both of you will
testify at the trial,

but I suggest you get ahead of it

and tell me what really happened.

And I may ask the judge
to go easy on you.

Otherwise, one of you is going to jail.

It was me.

I sent the lab the wrong samples.

Are you actually just going
to stand there and do nothing

while your father takes responsibility

for something that you did?

[KNOCKING]

Hmm.

Would you like some soup?

Oh, no thank you.

Rosemary, you got to eat something

to keep up your strength.

I'm just not hungry.

[PANICKED] Elizabeth just called!

Rosemary has a high fever!
They need you right away!

.

Give me some cool water and cloths.

I can't imagine what's keeping her.

Sorry, I'm on a deadline.
I can't wait any longer.

No, no, she'll be here.

She probably just got
caught up with a patient.

Come on, five more minutes.

Sorry.

Giddy-up.

Carson!

Faith is with Rosemary, she's very sick.

I need you to come with me.

Okay.

Okay, let's go.

Yeah.

How is she doing?

We can't get her fever down.

Did you give her aspirin?

Yes, about minutes ago.

What's her temperature?

.

Can you give me a glass of cool water.

Yes, of course, of course.

Rosemary.

Rosemary, I need you to wake up.

Come on, Rosemary.

Here you go, Carson.

Take a sip. There you go.

Not too fast.

Good, good.

What are you thinking?

Submersion therapy.

We're going to need a lot of ice.

Lucas, he'll have plenty at the saloon.

Okay, great. I'll go. I'll take the car.
I'll be right back.

This is the last of it.

Thank you so much, Lucas.

- If you need anything else...
- Okay.

Mr. Frolich's son blamed Gowen

for his father's company going under.

When he saw Gowen's barrels

he thought that it was a
chance for his payback.

Of course, I'll fire him.

You can press charges but he
did own up to what he did.

No, it's not necessary.

Well, then...

[POUNDS GAVEL]

Case is closed.

No hard feelings?

Not at all, Sean.

Why would he accuse you of
putting him out of business?

Well, I cut our prices and
we operated at a loss

when we first started out.

Until you drove Frolich to bankruptcy?

A fewer competitors
means bigger profits.

Business is a blood sport
Lucas, you ought to know that.

I didn't hear any complaints
from you when you were

counting your money so I don't
expect to hear any now.

Thank you very much, Constable.
I appreciate your help.

Yeah.

I had heard rumours

that he could be a
ruthless business man.

Well, that's Henry Gowen.

Just when you think he has
turned over a new leaf,

he cuts down the whole tree.

Gentlemen.

Oh, folks the case is settled.
There is no trial.

Yes!

But... but...

I'm sorry.

[EXHALES]

[MOANS]

Sweetheart, you're awake.

I was so worried about you.

I'm sorry.

That's okay.

I'm just so glad you're alright.

Oh, sweetie.

I could have never made it
through last night without you.

We make a pretty good team, don't we?

We do.

Which is why you have
to leave right away.

Carson, no. I missed the deadline.

Technically you haven't.

You have to be in Chicago
in three days, right?

I checked the schedule there's a train

that leaves to Union City later today.

From there you take the express
train and you get to Chicago

Monday morning at : AM,

which gives you just enough
time to drop your bags

and make your : AM class.

Really?

You didn't unpack, did you?

No.

[LAUGHS]

I'm sorry to have worried everyone.

I'm just glad you're on the mend.

I am, thank you.

Now, tell me everything
that has happened.

There will be plenty of time to catch up

when you're back on your feet.

For now, I'm going to let you sleep.

Thank you.

Always.

Between my loving husband
and my wonderful friends,

I'm one of the lucky ones.

.

You're getting there.

How are you feeling?

Hungry.

Hungry? Really? Well, that's good.

Is there anything she can't eat?

No. Whatever she wants.

Well, I should get to the stagecoach.

Yes, right.

Please tell Faith we're
sorry we can't see her off.

Yes.

She understands.

Uh, Carson, I just
want to say thank you.

Really. I appreciate it.

You're welcome, Lee.

Okay.

[SIGHS]

So, eggs and bacon?

And a toast?

You got it.

Lee?

Yes.

Thank you for taking
such good care of me.

Of course.

You seem upset the trial
is not happening.

I would have thought you'd be relieved.

Just putting this jury together
for nothing, it's just...

Oh, don't worry.

With Henry Gowen in town,

I'm sure you'll have
plenty of opportunities.

[CHUCKLES]

Henry.

I need to make something clear.

I'm an honest businessman.

I realize what you did wasn't illegal,

but it was borderline unethical.

Borderline unethical?

Who decides that? Is that you?

The judge, he interprets the law
but you decide what's unethical?

Henry you know exactly
what I'm talking about.

We're a major employer in this valley

if we go under, people go hungry.

It was us or them.

Well, that's a line that
needs to be drawn somewhere,

so tell me where is it drawn for you?

I'll tell you when we get there.

I'm really glad you were
able to help Henry.

You know, your loyalty to your
friends is very admirable.

But?

No but, just an observation.

Hmm.

I am sure you will be very busy,

but please write
whenever you get lonely.

Thank you, Elizabeth.

Bye Jack.

I made you a couple of
sandwiches for your trip.

Ohhh.

[LAUGHS]

- Thank you, Bill.
- Okay.

- I'll miss you.
- I'll miss you.

It will go by quickly.

Are you trying to
convince us, or yourself?

I miss you already.

Me too.

We can talk all the time,

write letters and I'll be
there in a couple of months.

Promise?

Cross my heart.

Call me as soon as you get there.

I'll be running to class.

That's right. Just call
me as soon as you can.

I love you, Carson Shepherd.

I love you, Faith Carter.

[EXHALES]

Okay.

[HORSE WHINNIES]

[HOOVES CLATTERING]

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