Previously on When Calls the Heart...
[Minnie] The kids are still out there!
Mama.
Oh, my baby boy.
[Elizabeth] The fire evacuees
from Benson Hills will be arriving soon.
You're safe now, sweetheart.
I want my dad.
I'd like to introduce you to Mrs. Coulter.
I can't stop thinking about how that fire could have started.
You're not going to have to look any further
than A.J. MacGinty.
[calm music]
[footsteps approaching]
[chuckles]
Wow. Looks like the first day of school in here.
Nathan... the classroom isn't ready.
What are you talking about?
I see desks, chalk.
A teacher who cares.
You know what?
- [gasps] - Maybe this would help.
They're lovely, thank you. Oh.
Ash is getting in everywhere.
Here. Let's trade.
Thank you.
[sighs]
Is this thing straight?
Uh...
When I look at it like this, it is.
[chuckles]
I just feel so off-balance.
You've got a lot coming at you.
Maybe the students need more time
before they come back to school.
I don't know about that.
Allie seemed pretty grateful to come in today.
I think routine is exactly what these students need.
Still, some of them lost everything.
I don't want to just pretend like things are fine.
You know,
I seem to recall a story
about a teacher who helped a whole town
get back on their feet when she first arrived.
Come to dinner tonight.
I'm making lemon curd.
I wish I could.
I really do, but Bill and I are putting up flyers for tips,
and if anything comes in, we have to respond right away.
Is it a criminal investigation?
We're not sure yet.
It could be a natural disaster.
Well, I hope your fliers bring you answers.
Hey.
Today is going to go off without a hitch.
[thoughtful music]
If you eat it faster, it won't turn to glue.
Why don't I reheat it?
But first,
I think you'll like this.
Ta da!
I'm not wearing that.
And I'm not going to school until my dad comes back for me.
Gwen, sweetheart,
the doctor's in Buxton said it would be quite some time
before your father is released from the hospital.
It's too long to be out of school.
Will you at least give it a try?
Hm?
It feels scratchy.
[footsteps approaching]
You hear that, sweetheart?
Gwen doesn't like scratchy things.
How about you? You like scratchy things?
You like-- no, I didn't think so.
Tell you what, kiddo.
You go to school, you don't have to wear that.
Okay?
All right, let's go.
Leland, I am trying to do right by that girl.
And you're doing a great job.
But we can't fix it all in one day, all right?
That fire has left us with a lot to fix.
Right? Yeah.
Okay. Here.
- Take Goldie. - All right, honey?
Okay. I love you guys.
- Mmhmm. - Bye.
Do you like this pink dress?
Welcome, everyone. Welcome.
Come on in.
Find a seat.
Everyone, make space.
Oh my goodness.
It is wonderful to see all of you.
Some new faces,
some familiar faces.
My name is Mrs. Thornton, and I will be your teacher.
And we are going to have a great year together.
[exhales]
Now, I know that change can be hard,
but today is all about new beginnings
for all of us.
Hi. Come on in. We'll make space.
The schoolhouse has room for everyone.
[exhales]
[theme music plays]
Mr. Connell, the folks of Benson Hills have nothing left
but chimneys and rubble,
and you want to charge them double to haul it away.
Well, unless the price of business has doubled overnight,
you're exploiting people during their worst hour.
Section 27 of the Territory Emergency Relief Act
prohibits price gouging during a declared disaster.
Fines are in fact tripled for violations.
Oh, good.
I thought you'd see reason.
You know the law chapter and verse.
Hm. Statute numbers always make people shake in their boots.
Well done, counselor.
It's a good thing I share my office with--
and yes, I'll say it again.
The best lawyer in Hope Valley.
You share an office
with the only practicing lawyer in Hope Valley.
[chuckles]
[Edie] You'll get my bill.
I'm kidding. [laughs]
I am, though, going to need to find
some place to live. I mean, I can't survive
off of cat naps in your office forever.
Care for a cup of tea? Keep us going?
Oh, thank you,
but I survived
many a law school all-nighter without tea.
- [Lucas] Really? - Mmhmm.
[exhales]
How are those insurance claims coming?
Slowly. You know the game.
Endless loops, until folks eventually
just give up on their claims.
I'm helping them pro bono to wade through
all the legal jargon and to document everything.
Well, if there's anything I can do to help.
Actually, I am hosting a legal clinic
at the schoolhouse tomorrow night.
I'm not sure if you're available.
I would love to come.
You would?
If you think that I could contribute, yes.
The Governor showing up? Yes, I do think
that would put those insurance companies on notice.
I'll do what I can to pressure them
to streamline the claims process.
Thank you, Lucas. That, um...
That would really mean a lot.
[Elizabeth] We are going to learn so much this year.
We are going to study science,
we'll explore ancient history.
Uh, Rupert, is it?
I did an in-depth study of ancient Rome
with an emphasis on Julius Caesar.
Well, that's fascinating.
Ah! Et tu, Brute?
You know, the famous quote?
No one's really sure
he said that.
Nobody's really sure
he didn't.
Well, I built a scale model of the Roman Forum last year,
but, it um...
got lost in the fire.
I am so sorry to hear that.
It sounds very impressive.
Um, why don't we turn our attention to reading groups?
Have any of you already read Robinson Crusoe?
Okay.
- Hi, Lee. - Hey.
Florence asked me to drop these napkins off for you.
Thank you, Molly.
Those flyers are everywhere.
Do you know something?
I don't know.
Um, maybe it's nothing.
But the day of the fire, I saw a man go into the park.
He was carrying something.
What?
What was he carrying?
Well, I can't be sure, but it looked like one of those
cans that kerosene comes in.
I don't want to get anyone in trouble.
Hold on just a second, Molly.
You saw someone walk into the park with fuel
the day Benson Hills and the park burned down,
and you don't want to speak up?
I said I'm not sure.
What if I'm wrong?
I could never live with myself--
You don't need to be sure.
That is the Mounties' job, all right?
Let's go.
Come on. Come on.
And it can take thousands of bees
to make one jar of honey.
Now, who is excited to learn more about Apiology?
Okay.
Why don't we try something?
Hope Valley students,
please find a seat
next to one of your Benson Hills neighbors.
Don't be shy.
Let's go. Let's go.
Thank you very much.
Once you are settled,
talk to your new seatmate
and find out one fun thing about them.
Go!
[children talking amongst each other]
Mrs. Thornton? She won't say anything.
It's all right, Missy.
Who can introduce us to their new neighbor?
Opal.
This is Gwendolyn, but she likes Gwen.
[whispers] And
she's carving on her desk.
[scratching]
Oh, my.
Um, how about I hold on to that for you?
Thank you.
Okay.
Why did I ask you all to switch seats?
To create community.
Can any of you tell me what makes community?
- People! - [Elizabeth] People! Yes!
People work together to build community.
And that's what we're trying to do here.
So, Benson Hill students,
how can we make you feel more at home here?
[Missy] I don't want to feel at home here.
I don't want other people's blankets
and shoes, and...
and sad faces.
I just want everything to go back to normal.
I don't like it here, either.
Me neither.
I want to go home.
- Me too. - [class clamoring]
[student] Yeah.
[Elizabeth] Of course you do.
And it might just be too soon for you to feel at home here.
But we can help you
feel safe
and welcome.
And we'll work on that more tomorrow.
Thank you, everyone.
[rings bell]
And I was bringing cookies to Jed at his farmhouse,
so I rounded the hill, and that's when I saw him.
And you're sure it was a can of kerosene?
I'm not sure.
It looked like the shape of one.
Kerosene, Nathan. Kerosene.
Molly, did you see his face?
All I could tell was he was older.
White hair, a limp.
Um, looked like a cowboy.
That's MacGinty. Come on!
I really couldn't say for sure.
I've barely seen the man.
But... maybe.
Thank you, Molly. This has been very helpful.
Okay.
[Lee] That was great.
So? What are we still doing here?
Let's go arrest the guy.
Slow down, Lee.
Molly could have been describing
a dozen men around here.
Come on. She saw him. We all know.
Lee, we can't arrest somebody just because they might
match a description.
Or without hard evidence.
We're trying to build a case here, not rush to judgment.
Look, I've charted a burn pattern.
We'll check with some experts in Capital City,
and if it's consistent with an accelerant,
we'll know if it's arson in a day or two.
And if it is, I promise you,
MacGinty is at the top of our list.
I'm right about this one!
I am!
You'll see.
[door slams]
A few minutes for a civilian?
I can take a break.
How was your first day of school?
Crowded.
All those poor kids from Benson Hills.
Yeah.
Most of them are really nice.
There's this one kid, Rupert.
Rupert? What did he do?
He acted like ancient Rome's biggest fan.
I said this quote from Julius Caesar,
and Rupert said it was historically inaccurate.
Was Rupert there?
[laughs] Maybe he has a time machine.
What's wrong with quoting Shakespeare?
Wait. Julius Caesar was a real person, and a--
A play by William Shakespeare.
He wrote it for the Globe Theater in 1599, and...
I'm boring you.
You don't care about things like that.
I gotta finish hanging these flyers.
[Elizabeth] So tell me.
How are you holding up?
Well, at least we have Gwen to keep us busy.
Hmph!
Actually, Gwen is why I stopped by.
Is she here?
She's upstairs.
Is something wrong?
I'm just delivering some contraband.
Wha...
This is my grandmother's wedding silver.
Gwen was carving into her desk with it.
She vandalized school property?
With my family heirloom?
It wasn't an easy first day.
Maybe she would be happier with someone who--
understands her.
Who better?
You're both strong-willed.
I mean that in a nice way.
And you're one of the most
loving people I know.
Well, I'm gonna go talk to her, right now, about fixing this.
No, no, no.
Not right now.
Perhaps we just give her some space.
She'll come around.
You should get a fair price to get that debris cleared away.
So let me know if there's a problem.
And we'll see you at the legal clinic tomorrow night?
Don't you worry, ladies.
We are in good hands here.
People are eager to see you there, Governor.
Thank you for coming.
- I'm happy to help. - Good.
We need more emergency relief funds.
Mayor Hickam, I can assure you, I am putting the screws
to every single bureaucrat in Capital City.
Well, find more screws, hmm?
Am I interrupting?
No, not at all.
I'm off to find some screws.
Thought you could use something other than cold coffee.
I'm not hungry.
But since it's here.
How are you doing?
You've been camped out here for quite a while.
The residents of Benson Hills need to know where to find me.
And I'm glad you found a place to work.
But you do need a place to stay.
Mei and I just finished fixing up our apartment.
We've got a beautiful guest room
with fluffy, fluffy pillows.
I don't care for fluff.
And I can't just disappear.
Not even for a night.
People will think that I've given up.
Maisie, no one's gonna think that.
You're working yourself into the ground here.
All people want to do is go home and see what's left.
And I can't even do that for them.
I bet the Canfields would let us borrow their truck,
and Mei would be happy to organize salvage trips
to Benson Hills.
We could take
a family at a time.
I suppose that might give them some peace.
You've been watching over me and everyone
since before I could tie my shoes.
Why don't you let me watch over you?
Take the afternoon.
Go check on your own place.
My job is here now.
[exhales]
[Allie giggling]
[Nathan] Evening, ma'am.
[Elizabeth] I wasn't expecting your company.
Well, I still can't stay for dinner,
but I have a few minutes before I have to be back.
Does that mean you have a lead?
We're zeroing in on one, yeah.
Are you okay?
It's just the idea that somebody could start a fire
like that deliberately.
I guess this is one time I hope you're wrong.
How was your first day of school?
Oh, it was challenging.
I prepared all of these plans and activities,
and all of them fell flat.
It's not your average first day.
Oh. Would you look at that?
A ball and some grass...
and that fire feels a million miles away.
At least for a few moments.
Yeah, I guess we could all use a little bit of that right now.
[chuckles]
Okay. There you go.
[ominous music]
The snake himself.
[clears throat]
Molly, it's Lee.
The man from the park just walked in.
I need you to come down here and make sure it's him.
Oh, and uh, put me through to the jail first, please.
Come on, come on, come on.
Pick up, pick up, pick up.
Oliver, it's Lee. Is Nathan there?
The second he gets in, you make sure
he comes down to the saloon to see me, all right?
Okay, bye.
- Okay, down. - One, two, three.
- [groans] - Oh!
[both exhale]
This finally feels like home.
We did it.
Maisie would love what we've done here.
I just don't understand
why she doesn't want to stay with us.
You know, she's always been this difficult.
When I was eight, I was so excited to set up
a lemonade stand.
She told me I was doing it all wrong.
So she set up one right next door to show me how it's done.
- [chuckles] - She was 26.
Maybe...
it's a blessing that Maisie doesn't want to stay with us.
She's my sister.
You don't have to worry about this.
Yes, I do.
We're in this mess together.
That's what families do.
Some families.
Maisie doesn't really handle change well.
She's not some wild woman like you.
Scooching sofas willy-nilly.
And thanks again for agreeing
to run the salvage trips.
It's for Maisie.
[pub chatter]
Molly. Yours 3:00.
Is that the man from the park?
I- I think it's him,
but I was clear across the road.
He's leaving.
Ah! I can't wait for Nathan. I'm gonna go in.
Hold it right there, MacGinty.
For you, barkeep.
[coins clatter]
Your beer is flat, by the way.
Is it really?
You know,
someone saw you walk into the forest
with a can of kerosine the same day the fire started.
That's a big accusation.
Mmhmm.
Your trees go up in smoke,
and suddenly it's the old guy who's got nothing to lose.
Oh, come on, you hated the park from day one.
Doesn't mean I'd burn it down.
Though, turning perfectly good land over to tourists
is almost the same thing, Mr. Coulter.
It's Mayor Coulter, don't forget that.
And as if you'd understand anything about leaving
something for the next generation.
You mean for your drooling toddler?
[groans]
Oh!
Hey! Lee!
You saw it!
That man attacked me!
I want him arrested.
Or is the mayor above the law?
Come on, Nathan, he was running his mouth
and then he walked into me.
- I didn't do any-- - Okay, all right!
Enough out of both of you!
Lee.
I don't have a choice. You have to come with me.
Fine.
Whoa, whoa, whoa.
Well,
would you feel safer if I put him in the cuffs?
Possibly. I hear he has a mean right hook.
Ha, ha. Very funny, you two.
I was just standing my ground, that's all.
Mmhmm.
[laughs]
I know what you're gonna say.
"Lee Coulter, what were you thinking?"
Yes, I was gonna say that.
Thank you for saving me the trouble.
I just-- I saw that smug face, and I...
[sighs]
Are all those years of work on the park just
[poof] up in smoke.
You're angry.
I am so angry.
I'm angry too.
But when I look at those poor folks from Benson Hills.
Lee, they've lost everything.
We have to count our blessings.
I can't let him get away with it.
MacGinty has to pay.
The investigation is not over.
But...
what if no one's at fault?
What then?
Fires don't just start.
We don't know anything.
But here's what I do know.
We will get past this and rebuild.
And you know why?
Because you, Lee Coulter,
can do anything you put your mind to.
How did I get so lucky to have you in my life, huh?
Says the guy in the slammer.
Yeah. That's me.
[chuckles]
All right.
This incident with MacGinty.
What time did it happen, exactly?
And were there any witnesses?
Am I talking to my wife, or a reporter?
You're married to both, sweetheart.
- Mm. - So?
No comment.
Good morning, Oliver.
Oh, Mrs. Thornton, I--
It's nice to see you in here so early.
You're very focused. What are you reading?
Oh, this? It's, uh,
Shakespeare's "Julius Caesar".
Hope Valley really seems to be having a run
on Julius Caesar this week.
Well...
Allie wanted to talk to me about it,
but I'd never even heard of this before.
Ah, I see.
Why don't we start with something
a bit more manageable.
A-ha!
- Leaves of Grass ? - Mmhmm.
It's more contemporary.
Mr. Whitman finds the poetry in the everyday.
It's just plain language, but...
he lifts it up.
I'm still not sure I'm the poetry type.
And what exactly is "the poetry type"?
I'll tell you what.
Why don't we meet at the schoolhouse one morning a week,
and we can have our own little poetry study group.
- You'd do that? - Of course!
We'll have you working up to Shakespeare in no time.
"Therefore,
"our everlasting farewell take
"forever and forever.
"Farewell."
Farewell.
I'm starting to get the hang of this.
- [laughs] - Thanks, Mrs. Thornton.
Oh, hello, everyone! Welcome.
Good morning, good morning.
Gather 'round.
Today is the greatest field day in Hope Valley history!
And you can thank Mountie Nathan and Little Jack
for this incredible obstacle course!
[cheering and applause]
Our pleasure, our pleasure.
All right, everyone, team up with someone
who you just met yesterday
and form two lines right over there.
You can leave your bags here.
Let's go, little man.
Come on, partner.
All right, just follow our lead.
Ready... set... Let the games begin!
[blows whistle]
[Elizabeth] Go, go, go!
[upbeat, jaunty music]
[cheering]
Quick, quick, quick! They're beating us!
♪♪
Come on!
Go, go, go, go, go!
You did it!
♪♪
Well, it is time for our guest referee to get going.
Can we all say "thank you, Mountie Nathan"?
[class] Thank you, Mountie Nathan.
You're welcome, kids. Great job out there.
Cooper. Toby.
Will you join us, please?
Thank you.
So yesterday we talked about what makes a community.
Now, if we had to pick
one word that described what makes a community,
what would it be?
Trust?
Trust. I like that.
We learned how to trust one another.
Now that we have one another's trust,
we aren't alone.
All right, everyone, let's head inside and clean up.
Boys, may I have a moment?
You seemed awful quiet today.
We're sorry if we weren't
good community members today, Mrs. Thornton.
No, no, you don't have to apologize.
What you've been through... it must have been very scary.
It's worse for other people.
Well, I'm always here if you need to talk.
Anytime.
- Thanks. - Thanks.
[pensive music]
[gasps] Lee!
- Hi, sweetheart. - Oh!
Awe, hi.
I made your favorite,
brownies fresh from the oven.
Oh. Thank you.
[smooch]
I'll get you some milk.
Oh, no, sweetheart. It's very nice of you.
I appreciate it, but I just...
[sighs] I could use a couple minutes by myself.
You didn't have enough minutes in jail?
- That's very funny. - Mmm.
Bye, sweetheart.
Sometimes daddies need a little time to reflect.
[door opens, closes]
Gwen! How was school?
We went outside.
I liked it.
What did you do outside?
I know, would you like to have one of these brownies?
Well, uh-- [giggles]
My dad makes us brownies.
Oh, well, I'm sure his are much better than mine.
But...
they are pretty good.
Actually, on second thought,
would you mind taking this to the backyard to Mr. Coulter?
I think he'd appreciate it.
[door closes]
Hey.
Oh, is that for me?
Thank you. Very nice of you.
Would you like to sit down?
Mm.
I heard you shoved a guy.
[chuckles]
I lost my temper.
It was the wrong thing to do.
Unless he had it coming.
Yes, yes.
But...
It didn't solve anything.
Is that a rose?
This is what we woodworkers refer to as a "rosette".
My first one looked like a squashed toad.
[laughs]
Would you like to give it a try?
- Sure. - Okay.
There you go.
Now, this is very sharp, so be careful, okay?
Oh, no!
I'm just kidding.
- [Gwen] Like this? - [Lee] Yep. Just like that.
[gentle music]
There we are.
Enough oats to fill a pantry for a few more days.
Oh, and I tucked some tea in there, too.
Thank you, Governor.
And thank you for coming to tonight's meeting.
You know, that insurance company is denying my claim
because a part of my porch is still standing?
Their games are going to come to an end,
I promise you that.
Thank you.
[Edwin] Governor!
I've got some news you're going to like.
Perfect timing. Here.
[grunts]
Can you pass that to Mr. Hanley, please?
Where is a photographer when you need one?
This would be a perfect photo-op.
That's exactly why I don't have one.
Yeah.
Anyway, Benjamin Camberwell.
Tonight. Dinner. He's gonna be in town.
What's he doing in Hope Valley?
Doesn't he have a railroad to run?
I persuaded him to make a detour.
He's overseeing the national railway unification.
And, if you back his project,
he will back you with a sizable donation.
And, more importantly, his endorsement.
Unfortunately, I'm spoken for tonight.
Miss Martell and I will be meeting with fire victims,
hearing their issues with insurance claims.
[small laugh]
Miss Martell.
Uh, well, just go to dinner long enough to shake
Camberwell's hand and whisper a few sweet nothings.
Camberwell's employees are striking.
Is it really a good idea for me to align myself with him
when he's in the middle of a labor dispute?
All the more reason to meet with him.
Advocate for the workers, turn him around.
Kill two birds with one dinner.
Dinner. Not dessert.
[knocking]
May I come in to your office?
How was the trip to the burn sites?
Well, folks found a silver dollar collection,
uh, a wedding ring,
Pots and pans, and...
and some goats, which was a miracle.
The residents of Benson Hills appreciate your help.
And I stopped at your house, too.
Oh?
I know you didn't ask me to,
but I found something
that you might want to have.
Where your mantle used to be.
A photograph of Mikey.
Baby Mikey.
You kept a picture of baby Mike?
Ah. Mother and father wanted a boy so terribly.
They had five girls in a row.
[chuckles] But they kept trying.
When Michael came along...
It was like the sun rising.
Mother even hired a photographer.
Well, these photos are all up here now, I suppose.
- I'm so sorry. - Don't be.
I'm not the sentimental type.
Nothing wrong if you are.
When I married Mike, I didn't just get a husband.
I got five sisters.
You can lean on us.
[stutters] I'm- I'm fine. Really.
I'm just, um... I'm just... I'm tired.
Stay with us.
Please?
One sister to another.
Oliver!
Hi, Little Jack.
- Want some? - Sure.
[laughs]
Hi. Um...
we're heading to the Canfield's for dinner.
I bet they wouldn't mind one more at the table.
I don't want to impose.
They would love your company.
I would too.
Well, I wouldn't turn down a home cooked meal.
And good conversation.
Good job, buddy.
"True eloquence lies in the plain, easy, spontaneous
"conversation I sometimes have with one or two people."
What's that from?
This book Mrs. Thornton gave me, Leaves of Grass .
It's pretty good.
You're reading Walt Whitman?
What can I say?
I contain multitudes.
[Elizabeth] How was the rest of your afternoon?
Rosemary says that Lee is convinced
MacGinty started the fire.
How do you feel?
Let's just say that we have a witness
that may have seen something,
but not a solid lead yet.
Luckily for Lee, MacGinty is not pressing charges.
That's a relief. -Mm.
Lee...
he's not only my friend, but he's a pillar of the community.
Treating him like a criminal, it just...
it feels wrong.
I'm sure he'd rather take responsibility
than have you compromise what's right.
He respects that in you.
This case is testing me.
Allie and Little Jack are having dinner with the Canfields.
How about a break?
This is exactly what I needed.
Me too.
It's been one thing after another since the fire.
You've been so busy keeping everybody up on their feet,
you haven't had a minute's rest.
Neither have you.
My students are overwhelmed.
Everyone's overwhelmed.
Well, what would you tell them then?
I would tell them to stop
and take a breath.
[inhales, exhales]
That does feel better.
Of course, that field day
today didn't hurt either.
[laughs]
It's too bad there's no field day for grown-ups.
Yeah, it's too bad.
You mean that?
Why?
Close your eyes and count to ten.
What?
Hide and seek.
Start counting.
[laughs]
One.
Two.
Three.
Four.
Five.
Six.
Seven.
Eight.
Nine.
Te--
You're supposed to hide.
I know.
I thought I'd just skip to the being found part.
Yeah?
That's my favorite part, anyways.
[gentle music]
Of course, when we rebuild Benson Hills in record time,
under Governor Bouchard's guidance,
we can find a building or two to put your name on.
[Edwin] "Camberwell Hospital".
It's a nice ring to it.
[Lucas] Mr. Camberwell. I've been...
putting some thought into the demands of your workers.
If you'll excuse me, I have a call to make.
[laughs] Sure.
Take it easy, Governor.
I'm not here to be easy, Edwin.
I cannot stall any more.
Looks like the Governor talks a good game.
I hope that's not true.
Why don't we get started?
Mmhmm.
[sighs]
[Camberwell] Yes. Finally.
I outbid that insufferable Ambrose Dromley for a racehorse.
Ah, yes. Let's arrange transport now.
Just five more minutes--
I trust you'll explain
that I keep my promises to my constituents.
If I leave now, I can just make it.
Good luck with your pony.
Gov-- Governor. [laughs nervously]
[panting]
[knocking]
Boys. Hi.
Is everything okay?
You said we could talk anytime.
Of course. Come on in.
Just shh. Little Jack is asleep upstairs.
Why don't you have a seat?
[Elizabeth sighs]
What would you like to talk about?
The other day,
we went out with Allie and Opal to lay down trail markers
for the new park opening.
Mmhmm.
Thought we'd split up to cover more ground.
But we were hungry,
so we stopped to have some stew for lunch.
Okay.
With just a small cooking fire.
It wasn't even lit very long.
We did everything Bill taught us about putting campfires out.
Even buried the embers and waited.
But what if we didn't do it right?
What if we were responsible for...
Starting the fire.
What if we get in trouble?
How are we going to tell our parents?
Okay, stop.
Let's take a breath.
[inhale and exhale]
I am really glad you two came to me with this.
When you said communities need trust...
We knew we had to tell the truth.
Well, that was very brave.
I don't feel brave, Mrs. Thornton.
I'm scared.
You aren't alone in this anymore.
I promise.
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