1 00:00:02,335 --> 00:00:04,212 Previously on When Calls the Heart... 2 00:00:04,254 --> 00:00:05,797 This is the only evidence you need. 3 00:00:05,839 --> 00:00:07,924 Can we just leave it there for now? 4 00:00:07,966 --> 00:00:09,634 [Nathan] I'm gonna ask Elizabeth to marry me. 5 00:00:09,676 --> 00:00:11,469 Well, you're off to a good start. 6 00:00:11,511 --> 00:00:14,013 [Nathan] I'm thinking we try an op called the Drip Test. 7 00:00:14,055 --> 00:00:16,474 We prove that Pioneer Electric and National Insurance 8 00:00:16,516 --> 00:00:18,643 have been colluding in a cover up together. 9 00:00:18,685 --> 00:00:20,645 You've come to the right place. 10 00:00:20,687 --> 00:00:21,980 Information has come to light 11 00:00:22,021 --> 00:00:24,399 that I think you'd be very interested in. 12 00:00:24,441 --> 00:00:25,525 We got him. 13 00:00:25,984 --> 00:00:27,110 Well, haven't you ever wondered 14 00:00:27,152 --> 00:00:28,695 if we could have made a go of it? 15 00:00:28,737 --> 00:00:30,238 Well, of course I have. 16 00:00:30,280 --> 00:00:31,322 Edie-- 17 00:00:31,364 --> 00:00:32,531 Things have their moment, Lucas. 18 00:00:32,573 --> 00:00:34,117 You shouldn't think so much about the past. 19 00:00:39,706 --> 00:00:42,709 [pleasant music] 20 00:00:55,221 --> 00:00:56,222 Finally. 21 00:01:09,861 --> 00:01:11,112 Those are pretty. 22 00:01:11,154 --> 00:01:12,280 Asters. 23 00:01:12,322 --> 00:01:14,115 Last bloom of the season. 24 00:01:14,157 --> 00:01:15,450 Elizabeth's favorite. 25 00:01:16,283 --> 00:01:18,161 Because it's never too late. 26 00:01:18,203 --> 00:01:21,247 Would this have anything to do with a certain plan? 27 00:01:21,289 --> 00:01:23,416 I may have been waiting for them to bloom. 28 00:01:23,458 --> 00:01:25,126 So this is it?! 29 00:01:25,168 --> 00:01:27,545 Operation Forever and Always is a go? 30 00:01:27,587 --> 00:01:28,505 Almost. 31 00:01:30,715 --> 00:01:32,091 After the trial. 32 00:01:32,133 --> 00:01:35,303 You have the ring. You have the flowers. 33 00:01:35,345 --> 00:01:36,721 Why wait for a trial? 34 00:01:36,763 --> 00:01:39,307 Because I don't want anything hanging over me. 35 00:01:39,348 --> 00:01:40,892 Just one more hurdle. 36 00:01:40,934 --> 00:01:42,977 Well, I hope those asters hold out. 37 00:01:43,019 --> 00:01:45,604 Okay, let's go over the plan. 38 00:01:45,646 --> 00:01:47,899 So, when I give you the signal... 39 00:01:47,941 --> 00:01:51,110 I offer to babysit LJ, you invite Elizabeth to dinner. 40 00:01:51,152 --> 00:01:53,321 Yes. Which I will make, on my own. 41 00:01:53,363 --> 00:01:54,823 Yeah. Are you sure about that? 42 00:01:55,490 --> 00:01:58,326 If I need reinforcements, I'll let you know. 43 00:01:58,368 --> 00:01:59,661 And then...? 44 00:01:59,702 --> 00:02:03,206 And then I will wait for the perfect moment, 45 00:02:04,207 --> 00:02:05,917 get down on one knee. 46 00:02:05,959 --> 00:02:08,586 I'll pull out the ring box, and then-- 47 00:02:08,627 --> 00:02:09,503 [knocking] 48 00:02:10,170 --> 00:02:12,006 Uh, come in. 49 00:02:12,924 --> 00:02:14,592 Good morning, you two. 50 00:02:14,634 --> 00:02:16,427 Elizabeth, LJ... 51 00:02:16,469 --> 00:02:17,512 Good morning. 52 00:02:17,554 --> 00:02:18,763 I hope we're not too early. 53 00:02:18,805 --> 00:02:19,848 No. 54 00:02:19,889 --> 00:02:22,308 Uh, I've got everything so ready to go. 55 00:02:22,642 --> 00:02:25,645 Look what I found. An acorn! 56 00:02:25,687 --> 00:02:27,355 Whoa! Let me see. 57 00:02:30,066 --> 00:02:31,234 [exhales] 58 00:02:32,110 --> 00:02:33,444 Big day today. 59 00:02:34,654 --> 00:02:35,697 Yeah? 60 00:02:35,738 --> 00:02:37,031 I asked Florence to lead a lesson 61 00:02:37,073 --> 00:02:39,617 so I can be there for you, for your testimony. 62 00:02:39,659 --> 00:02:40,785 For the trial. 63 00:02:40,827 --> 00:02:42,495 Yes, thank you. 64 00:02:42,537 --> 00:02:45,248 I know how important this case is to you. 65 00:02:45,290 --> 00:02:46,916 To everyone, of course. 66 00:02:46,958 --> 00:02:48,501 Especially the folks from Benson Hills. 67 00:02:48,543 --> 00:02:52,046 But I just wanted to say that we couldn't have hoped 68 00:02:52,088 --> 00:02:54,966 for a better man fighting for us. 69 00:02:55,008 --> 00:02:58,344 Thanks. I just hope I'm able to deliver on the stand. 70 00:02:58,386 --> 00:02:59,554 I know you will. 71 00:02:59,596 --> 00:03:01,681 Not that you're biased or anything. 72 00:03:01,723 --> 00:03:05,602 I mean, madly in love, sure, 73 00:03:05,643 --> 00:03:08,062 but in a completely unbiased way. 74 00:03:08,103 --> 00:03:09,272 [laughs] 75 00:03:09,314 --> 00:03:11,399 Hey, did you see the asters are in bloom? 76 00:03:11,441 --> 00:03:13,401 I- I may have noticed. 77 00:03:13,443 --> 00:03:15,069 Just in time, right? 78 00:03:16,404 --> 00:03:17,864 For the Harvest Festival? 79 00:03:18,531 --> 00:03:20,199 Of course. Yeah. 80 00:03:20,825 --> 00:03:22,035 It's all happening. 81 00:03:22,076 --> 00:03:23,369 Come on, Mama! 82 00:03:36,216 --> 00:03:37,466 [exhales] 83 00:03:40,553 --> 00:03:43,097 [theme music] 84 00:04:03,743 --> 00:04:05,954 What do we know about this judge? 85 00:04:05,995 --> 00:04:08,706 Virgil Wakefield. He seems reasonable. 86 00:04:08,748 --> 00:04:12,085 He didn't object to us moving the trial here, for one thing. 87 00:04:12,585 --> 00:04:14,003 What's this? 88 00:04:14,045 --> 00:04:15,880 Well, I was making some waffles this morning and thought 89 00:04:15,922 --> 00:04:17,130 you might be hungry. 90 00:04:17,173 --> 00:04:18,966 Bill, we're about to go to trial. 91 00:04:19,007 --> 00:04:20,843 We can't be seen-- 92 00:04:20,885 --> 00:04:22,887 Seen eating breakfast? 93 00:04:22,929 --> 00:04:24,389 You know what I mean. 94 00:04:24,430 --> 00:04:26,516 We're professionals. 95 00:04:26,557 --> 00:04:30,687 We can't seem distracted by our personal... oh! 96 00:04:31,604 --> 00:04:34,607 Okay. Why is this so delicious? 97 00:04:34,649 --> 00:04:36,567 Well, you said you wanted mystery. 98 00:04:36,609 --> 00:04:37,694 Mm. 99 00:04:37,735 --> 00:04:39,696 [Nathan] Looks like a courtroom in here. 100 00:04:39,737 --> 00:04:41,239 - Good work. - Yeah. Thanks. 101 00:04:41,281 --> 00:04:44,033 Given Benson Hill's courthouse is still under construction. 102 00:04:44,075 --> 00:04:45,659 At least we have the home team advantage. 103 00:04:45,702 --> 00:04:47,453 I'm calling you to the stand first. 104 00:04:47,495 --> 00:04:48,997 Are you ready? 105 00:04:49,038 --> 00:04:51,457 Yeah. Although I wish I had something more concrete for you. 106 00:04:51,499 --> 00:04:53,042 Pioneer falsified maps. 107 00:04:53,084 --> 00:04:54,544 We've got them dead to rights on that. 108 00:04:54,585 --> 00:04:57,922 You don't falsify maps if you're not covering something up. 109 00:04:57,964 --> 00:04:59,590 Still, I feel a lot better if we had Christopher 110 00:04:59,632 --> 00:05:01,175 pointing a finger at Shelby Whitaker. 111 00:05:01,217 --> 00:05:02,927 Well, so would I, but we don't. 112 00:05:04,804 --> 00:05:06,180 Do I smell waffles? 113 00:05:08,725 --> 00:05:10,226 Oh. Mm. 114 00:05:10,768 --> 00:05:14,230 Okay, so we have a phony map 115 00:05:14,272 --> 00:05:15,898 and evidence of some kind of collusion. 116 00:05:15,940 --> 00:05:17,650 And they have fancy lawyers, 117 00:05:17,692 --> 00:05:19,777 investigators, and paid witnesses. 118 00:05:19,819 --> 00:05:22,613 A little faith in my skill as a prosecutor here? 119 00:05:22,655 --> 00:05:24,324 I have faith in you. 120 00:05:24,365 --> 00:05:25,783 [mouthful] Yeah, me too. 121 00:05:25,825 --> 00:05:27,618 I'm gonna go review everything one more time. 122 00:05:27,660 --> 00:05:28,619 Oh! 123 00:05:29,078 --> 00:05:30,705 - Whoa, woah! - Ah, ah! 124 00:05:37,837 --> 00:05:38,838 Buttermilk? 125 00:05:40,048 --> 00:05:40,923 Mm. 126 00:05:41,507 --> 00:05:42,550 Mmm. 127 00:05:43,676 --> 00:05:45,928 If we go this weekend, Rupert can come. 128 00:05:45,970 --> 00:05:46,971 That's great. Oh. 129 00:05:47,513 --> 00:05:48,765 Go where? 130 00:05:48,806 --> 00:05:50,641 We're gonna hike to the top of Parson's Peak. 131 00:05:50,683 --> 00:05:51,851 It's amazing. 132 00:05:51,893 --> 00:05:53,061 You can see the whole valley from the top. 133 00:05:53,102 --> 00:05:54,312 Like a hawk. 134 00:05:55,229 --> 00:05:57,065 I'm not much for camping, but... 135 00:05:57,106 --> 00:05:58,441 Do you want to sleep there? 136 00:05:58,483 --> 00:05:59,692 You have to. 137 00:05:59,734 --> 00:06:01,069 It takes almost the whole day to get there. 138 00:06:01,110 --> 00:06:01,986 Can I come? 139 00:06:03,071 --> 00:06:04,072 Ask your mom. 140 00:06:19,629 --> 00:06:20,630 Lucas! 141 00:06:20,671 --> 00:06:21,506 Elizabeth. 142 00:06:22,006 --> 00:06:23,549 I thought you'd be at the trial. 143 00:06:23,591 --> 00:06:26,010 Oh, I'm just taking a moment to gather volunteers 144 00:06:26,052 --> 00:06:27,428 for the Harvest Festival. 145 00:06:27,470 --> 00:06:28,554 Harvest Festival? 146 00:06:28,596 --> 00:06:30,848 Mhm. It's kind of a send-off celebration 147 00:06:30,890 --> 00:06:32,433 for the Benson Hills families. 148 00:06:32,475 --> 00:06:34,560 - Ah. - And I was thinking... 149 00:06:35,436 --> 00:06:37,563 The children loved your magic show 150 00:06:37,605 --> 00:06:39,273 so much when they first arrived. 151 00:06:39,315 --> 00:06:41,234 Any chance of a repeat performance? 152 00:06:42,151 --> 00:06:43,444 I wish. 153 00:06:43,486 --> 00:06:46,489 Unfortunately, Edwin is already annoyed enough 154 00:06:46,531 --> 00:06:49,158 that I have to govern instead of campaigning. 155 00:06:49,200 --> 00:06:51,744 Oh, of course. 156 00:06:51,786 --> 00:06:54,580 Well, maybe Mike and Mei can do their animal act. 157 00:06:54,622 --> 00:06:55,706 What animal act? 158 00:06:55,748 --> 00:06:57,707 Wait, what- what animals? 159 00:06:57,750 --> 00:06:59,127 I don't know. 160 00:06:59,168 --> 00:07:01,879 And Scout isn't much of a showman. 161 00:07:01,921 --> 00:07:03,631 Well, I do wish you luck. 162 00:07:03,673 --> 00:07:05,299 I'm sorry I can't be of more help. 163 00:07:06,300 --> 00:07:07,260 Lucas? 164 00:07:08,469 --> 00:07:10,096 How is the campaign going? 165 00:07:10,138 --> 00:07:12,890 Fine, I suppose. 166 00:07:12,932 --> 00:07:15,476 I am very much looking forward to defending my record 167 00:07:15,518 --> 00:07:17,186 at the upcoming debate. 168 00:07:17,228 --> 00:07:19,772 But you've accomplished so much. 169 00:07:19,814 --> 00:07:23,067 All of the new clinics, the Benson Hills rebuild. 170 00:07:23,109 --> 00:07:24,569 Thank you. 171 00:07:24,610 --> 00:07:27,905 Despite all that, it just feels like less than I'd hoped. 172 00:07:27,947 --> 00:07:30,825 But it is what it is. 173 00:07:30,867 --> 00:07:34,704 I know you wanted to do things on a grand scale. 174 00:07:35,496 --> 00:07:37,582 I hope you know you've done that. 175 00:07:37,623 --> 00:07:40,251 No matter what you decide to do next. 176 00:07:43,337 --> 00:07:45,047 Do you mind if I take one of those? 177 00:07:45,089 --> 00:07:46,215 Of course. 178 00:07:47,341 --> 00:07:50,052 Please come if you can. 179 00:07:53,139 --> 00:07:54,891 Look at you, ahead of schedule. 180 00:07:54,932 --> 00:07:58,227 Oh. Opal and Rupert did most of it. 181 00:07:58,269 --> 00:08:00,313 Hiring those two was worth every penny. 182 00:08:00,605 --> 00:08:02,315 Solid investment. 183 00:08:02,356 --> 00:08:04,192 Even if Opal does scare me a little bit. 184 00:08:04,233 --> 00:08:06,194 Oh. [laughs] 185 00:08:06,235 --> 00:08:08,070 Then I'd better warn you. 186 00:08:08,112 --> 00:08:10,198 I asked them both to keep an eye on the café 187 00:08:10,239 --> 00:08:11,407 during the trial. 188 00:08:12,700 --> 00:08:13,784 You're going? 189 00:08:13,826 --> 00:08:14,911 You're not. 190 00:08:17,413 --> 00:08:19,540 I have a sermon to write. 191 00:08:22,043 --> 00:08:25,630 After everything that Pioneer was willing to do to Cooper, 192 00:08:26,631 --> 00:08:28,758 I'm not sure I want to be in the same room with them. 193 00:08:30,009 --> 00:08:31,469 I understand. 194 00:08:32,345 --> 00:08:34,847 I guess I need to see justice served. 195 00:08:35,681 --> 00:08:36,724 And if it isn't? 196 00:08:37,975 --> 00:08:40,144 Then I need to see that, too. 197 00:08:41,187 --> 00:08:43,731 Either way, we'll close the book on it. 198 00:08:44,398 --> 00:08:46,067 Find some peace. 199 00:08:48,694 --> 00:08:49,987 There you go. 200 00:08:51,489 --> 00:08:53,241 Plenty of time to spare. 201 00:08:55,409 --> 00:08:56,494 Next up, 202 00:08:57,745 --> 00:08:59,205 Aislyn Hotel. 203 00:09:08,381 --> 00:09:09,715 Excuse me. 204 00:09:11,926 --> 00:09:12,718 Oh! 205 00:09:14,553 --> 00:09:16,097 Mayor Hickam. 206 00:09:16,722 --> 00:09:21,435 This must feel like big day for you and your constituents, hm? 207 00:09:21,477 --> 00:09:23,938 Well, that depends on the outcome. 208 00:09:24,730 --> 00:09:25,982 Of course. 209 00:09:28,693 --> 00:09:30,486 Inspector McGill. 210 00:09:30,528 --> 00:09:34,115 I hear you and our prosecutor made quite a duo 211 00:09:34,156 --> 00:09:37,451 bringing this case to trial, hm? 212 00:09:37,493 --> 00:09:39,578 I'm just here to help an old friend 213 00:09:39,620 --> 00:09:41,205 see that justice is served. 214 00:09:42,248 --> 00:09:43,290 Yes. 215 00:09:45,626 --> 00:09:47,086 [gavel pounding] 216 00:09:48,462 --> 00:09:50,214 Court is now in session. 217 00:09:50,256 --> 00:09:55,219 In the case of the King versus Pioneer Electric Company. 218 00:09:57,305 --> 00:10:01,350 As this is a bench trial, all arguments will be made to me, 219 00:10:01,392 --> 00:10:03,185 Judge Virgil Wakefield, 220 00:10:04,228 --> 00:10:06,022 Counselor Avery, 221 00:10:06,063 --> 00:10:09,275 you may present the prosecution's opening statement. 222 00:10:09,317 --> 00:10:10,818 Thank you, Your Honor. 223 00:10:10,860 --> 00:10:12,486 If it may please the court. 224 00:10:14,905 --> 00:10:18,200 Well, we are all here today 225 00:10:18,242 --> 00:10:20,620 to talk about how Pioneer Electric 226 00:10:20,661 --> 00:10:22,705 colluded with their own insurance company 227 00:10:22,747 --> 00:10:26,167 to cover up the cause of a devastating wildfire 228 00:10:26,208 --> 00:10:27,877 that tore through a National Park 229 00:10:27,918 --> 00:10:30,504 and destroyed most of the town of Benson Hills. 230 00:10:31,130 --> 00:10:32,798 But I'd like to talk about... 231 00:10:34,175 --> 00:10:35,551 Dreams. 232 00:10:36,510 --> 00:10:39,805 Dreams of a playhouse, where a town can come together 233 00:10:39,847 --> 00:10:41,932 to create joy and community. 234 00:10:42,516 --> 00:10:46,020 Dreams of protecting land from the pursuit of profit. 235 00:10:46,062 --> 00:10:48,648 To preserve its beauty for future generations. 236 00:10:48,689 --> 00:10:51,942 And sadly, the dreams of so many families 237 00:10:51,984 --> 00:10:53,319 who lost the most precious thing 238 00:10:53,361 --> 00:10:55,946 they could ever own in their lives, their homes. 239 00:10:57,531 --> 00:11:01,952 What compensation can there possibly be for lost holidays? 240 00:11:03,371 --> 00:11:06,749 Our only compensation is justice, 241 00:11:06,791 --> 00:11:09,710 and it is justice that we seek here today. 242 00:11:13,547 --> 00:11:15,591 Thank you, Mr. Avery. 243 00:11:15,633 --> 00:11:19,345 Mr. Mann, opening statement for the defense? 244 00:11:25,476 --> 00:11:29,730 What you just heard from my good friend, Mr. Avery here, 245 00:11:29,772 --> 00:11:31,649 is what my rancher daddy used to call 246 00:11:31,691 --> 00:11:34,819 "all hat and no cattle". 247 00:11:34,860 --> 00:11:38,406 As you'll see, Mr. Avery brings many accusations 248 00:11:38,447 --> 00:11:40,449 and a little bit of poetry, 249 00:11:40,491 --> 00:11:42,868 but precious little evidence. 250 00:11:42,910 --> 00:11:44,745 He's hoping that the written testimony of one 251 00:11:44,787 --> 00:11:46,997 Christopher Hughes will be his ace. 252 00:11:47,456 --> 00:11:49,208 But where is Mr. Hughes? 253 00:11:49,875 --> 00:11:51,961 And why isn't he making his accusations 254 00:11:52,002 --> 00:11:54,004 directly to this court? 255 00:12:05,099 --> 00:12:08,394 I discovered the fire's origin in an area with some 256 00:12:08,436 --> 00:12:10,312 unusual pieces of charred concrete. 257 00:12:10,688 --> 00:12:13,607 A Pioneer employee named Christopher Hughes came forward 258 00:12:13,649 --> 00:12:15,317 and confirmed that this was the base 259 00:12:15,359 --> 00:12:17,611 of a Pioneer Electric transformer. 260 00:12:18,404 --> 00:12:20,698 The transformer that started the fire. 261 00:12:20,740 --> 00:12:22,116 [crowd murmurs] 262 00:12:23,409 --> 00:12:25,286 [gavel pounding] 263 00:12:26,287 --> 00:12:28,539 That's quite an allegation, Constable. 264 00:12:28,789 --> 00:12:31,208 Unfortunately, we don't have the physical evidence 265 00:12:31,250 --> 00:12:32,918 of the transformer, do we? 266 00:12:32,960 --> 00:12:34,211 Well, we wouldn't, 267 00:12:34,253 --> 00:12:36,046 because according to Christopher's testimony, 268 00:12:36,088 --> 00:12:37,882 he was sent into the woods the night of the fire 269 00:12:37,923 --> 00:12:39,717 to remove the transformer and bury it. 270 00:12:39,967 --> 00:12:41,635 Sent by whom? 271 00:12:41,677 --> 00:12:44,764 His boss, Mr. Shelby Whitaker. 272 00:12:44,805 --> 00:12:46,182 [crowd murmurs] 273 00:12:46,223 --> 00:12:47,767 [gavel banging] 274 00:12:47,808 --> 00:12:49,727 Order, please. 275 00:12:49,769 --> 00:12:51,979 Your Honor, this is the signed confession 276 00:12:52,021 --> 00:12:53,689 of one Christopher Hughes. 277 00:12:53,731 --> 00:12:55,649 Now, Constable Grant, where on this map 278 00:12:55,691 --> 00:12:57,902 did you find the concrete spalling? 279 00:12:57,943 --> 00:13:00,404 Right here. Right where the fire started. 280 00:13:00,446 --> 00:13:01,572 I see. 281 00:13:01,614 --> 00:13:04,200 Yet this map, made by Pioneer Electric, 282 00:13:04,241 --> 00:13:05,784 shows its transformers 283 00:13:05,826 --> 00:13:08,078 miles away from the fire's area of origin. 284 00:13:08,120 --> 00:13:09,914 Constable, how do you explain this? 285 00:13:09,955 --> 00:13:11,999 Well, you'll notice 286 00:13:12,041 --> 00:13:15,503 that this map is dated three days after the fire. 287 00:13:15,544 --> 00:13:18,589 Leading our investigation team to believe that this map 288 00:13:18,631 --> 00:13:19,840 is fraudulent. 289 00:13:20,466 --> 00:13:22,343 No more questions, Your Honor. 290 00:13:27,890 --> 00:13:30,768 Constable Grant, have you been to the Hall of Records 291 00:13:30,809 --> 00:13:32,770 where official documents are registered? 292 00:13:32,812 --> 00:13:34,271 No, I haven't. 293 00:13:34,313 --> 00:13:36,524 Well, the first thing you notice is that it's quite busy. 294 00:13:37,274 --> 00:13:39,568 In fact, it can take several months 295 00:13:39,610 --> 00:13:41,195 to officially register a map, 296 00:13:41,237 --> 00:13:42,988 so you can't really pinpoint 297 00:13:43,030 --> 00:13:45,324 when that map came in, now can you? 298 00:13:45,366 --> 00:13:46,575 [sighs] 299 00:13:47,660 --> 00:13:49,870 No, I suppose I can't. 300 00:13:49,912 --> 00:13:54,792 So other than this map and the testimony of a former employee, 301 00:13:54,833 --> 00:13:57,294 who mysteriously is not here today, 302 00:13:57,336 --> 00:14:00,047 you don't have any other physical evidence, 303 00:14:00,089 --> 00:14:01,215 do you, Constable? 304 00:14:01,257 --> 00:14:03,467 We tried to retrieve the buried transformer, 305 00:14:03,509 --> 00:14:05,594 but we were run off the road on our way out there. 306 00:14:05,636 --> 00:14:07,388 The only reason Christopher Hughes isn't here today 307 00:14:07,429 --> 00:14:08,931 is because he fears for his life. 308 00:14:08,973 --> 00:14:10,808 [crowd murmurs] 309 00:14:11,850 --> 00:14:15,396 Do you have any proof that Pioneer had anything to do 310 00:14:15,437 --> 00:14:17,273 with this unfortunate incident? 311 00:14:20,317 --> 00:14:24,238 The license plate number didn't turn anything up. 312 00:14:24,280 --> 00:14:25,948 But the coincidence is striking. 313 00:14:26,240 --> 00:14:29,368 Coincidences are not evidence, though, are they, Constable? 314 00:14:36,750 --> 00:14:38,085 No further questions. 315 00:14:43,257 --> 00:14:45,801 That defense attorney was really grasping at straws. 316 00:14:45,843 --> 00:14:48,262 Yeah, well, all he has to do is get the judge to doubt. 317 00:14:48,304 --> 00:14:49,555 And he did a pretty good job. 318 00:14:49,597 --> 00:14:50,973 - How'd it go? - Oh! 319 00:14:51,015 --> 00:14:53,642 Ah, well, your father's testimony was excellent. 320 00:14:53,684 --> 00:14:55,603 He made some very strong points. 321 00:14:55,644 --> 00:14:58,063 Great. So it'll be over soon? 322 00:14:58,606 --> 00:15:00,816 This is not going to be an open shut case. 323 00:15:01,233 --> 00:15:03,110 I think we're in for a fight. 324 00:15:11,744 --> 00:15:13,037 [Bill] Inspector McGill, 325 00:15:13,078 --> 00:15:15,748 these bank records for mapmaker Clement Skoggins 326 00:15:15,789 --> 00:15:18,000 show a deposit of $500 327 00:15:18,042 --> 00:15:19,960 for the drafting of the transformer map 328 00:15:20,002 --> 00:15:21,754 in question today. 329 00:15:21,795 --> 00:15:24,048 Now, is that normal pay for a map maker? 330 00:15:24,089 --> 00:15:26,091 Maybe if he's mapping the Earth. 331 00:15:26,133 --> 00:15:28,344 [crowd laughs] 332 00:15:28,385 --> 00:15:30,095 Now, when you and Constable Grant 333 00:15:30,137 --> 00:15:31,889 questioned Mr. Skoggins about this payment, 334 00:15:31,931 --> 00:15:32,890 what did he do? 335 00:15:32,932 --> 00:15:34,850 What guilty people usually do. 336 00:15:34,892 --> 00:15:37,728 He called the man who hired him to falsify the map. 337 00:15:37,770 --> 00:15:39,229 Mr. Shelby Whitaker. 338 00:15:39,271 --> 00:15:41,690 Allegedly falsify, Your Honor. 339 00:15:41,732 --> 00:15:43,359 And how would you describe Mr. Skoggins 340 00:15:43,400 --> 00:15:44,652 on that call, Inspector? 341 00:15:44,693 --> 00:15:45,903 Anxious. 342 00:15:45,945 --> 00:15:48,656 And Mr. Whitaker was very eager to end the call. 343 00:15:48,697 --> 00:15:50,240 Objection, Your Honor. 344 00:15:50,282 --> 00:15:52,117 I'd be anxious if a Mountie ambushed me 345 00:15:52,159 --> 00:15:53,702 in the middle of a professional meeting. 346 00:15:53,744 --> 00:15:56,372 And $500 could be a bonus for a job well done. 347 00:15:56,413 --> 00:15:57,790 Objection sustained. 348 00:15:57,831 --> 00:16:00,918 Counselor, stick to provable facts, please. 349 00:16:07,758 --> 00:16:09,969 I like to think of it like a good game. 350 00:16:10,010 --> 00:16:11,553 You know, if it's tough in the first half, 351 00:16:11,595 --> 00:16:13,097 it makes it that much more dramatic 352 00:16:13,138 --> 00:16:14,682 when we turn it around. 353 00:16:14,723 --> 00:16:16,225 If only this were a game. 354 00:16:16,266 --> 00:16:17,935 We're just getting started, Maisie. 355 00:16:17,976 --> 00:16:19,603 Yes, we are. 356 00:16:19,645 --> 00:16:22,189 I have to go help another man make his case. 357 00:16:22,231 --> 00:16:23,649 Back to it tomorrow. 358 00:16:24,984 --> 00:16:27,569 That Saxton Mann is a shifty character. 359 00:16:27,611 --> 00:16:30,531 It's always the folksy ones. You landed some punches, though. 360 00:16:30,572 --> 00:16:33,367 This feels like Pioneer is running circles around me. 361 00:16:33,409 --> 00:16:34,952 Well, you'll have them on the ropes tomorrow 362 00:16:34,994 --> 00:16:36,328 with that Drip Test. 363 00:16:36,370 --> 00:16:38,747 And when the judge finds out that National Insurance 364 00:16:38,789 --> 00:16:40,374 isn't on a tooth, that gavel's going to fall. 365 00:16:40,415 --> 00:16:41,417 Yeah. 366 00:16:41,458 --> 00:16:42,584 Why don't we sit down? 367 00:16:42,626 --> 00:16:44,128 You haven't eaten since breakfast. 368 00:16:44,169 --> 00:16:45,295 Oh, I can't eat. 369 00:16:45,337 --> 00:16:46,755 I just want to go over everything again 370 00:16:46,797 --> 00:16:48,257 and make sure we didn't miss something. 371 00:16:48,298 --> 00:16:50,634 Well, then I'll bring sandwiches and we can look together. 372 00:16:50,676 --> 00:16:52,928 Well, I wouldn't want to seem distracted. 373 00:16:52,970 --> 00:16:54,388 [chuckles] 374 00:16:54,430 --> 00:16:56,390 I've given up trying to keep my personal life private. 375 00:16:56,432 --> 00:16:58,767 Rosemary's about to write about it in the Valley Voice. 376 00:16:58,809 --> 00:17:01,186 [laughs] Well, I'll take that as a win. 377 00:17:01,228 --> 00:17:02,813 We could use one. 378 00:17:02,855 --> 00:17:05,523 I've got your back, Avery. Round two tomorrow. 379 00:17:06,775 --> 00:17:07,818 Thanks. 380 00:17:09,111 --> 00:17:10,570 I'm glad you're here. 381 00:17:12,364 --> 00:17:16,702 Now, in just two years in office, I have vastly expanded 382 00:17:16,743 --> 00:17:19,872 the health, the wealth, and the opportunity 383 00:17:19,913 --> 00:17:22,165 of every member in this territory. 384 00:17:22,207 --> 00:17:23,625 Well, the people of Benson Hills 385 00:17:23,666 --> 00:17:26,127 might have a quibble with that, Governor. 386 00:17:26,170 --> 00:17:28,839 When we were still sleeping on borrowed beds 387 00:17:28,881 --> 00:17:31,300 after a fire erased our homes, 388 00:17:31,341 --> 00:17:32,718 you raised our taxes. 389 00:17:32,760 --> 00:17:35,137 Taxes that are now funding a major rebuild. 390 00:17:35,179 --> 00:17:37,014 Yes, thanks to a private grant 391 00:17:37,056 --> 00:17:39,224 from the Franklin & Sons Foundation. 392 00:17:39,266 --> 00:17:42,352 Meanwhile, our taxes are filling in potholes 393 00:17:42,394 --> 00:17:43,479 in Capital City. 394 00:17:43,520 --> 00:17:44,521 You're right. 395 00:17:45,105 --> 00:17:46,607 The Territorial Assembly 396 00:17:46,648 --> 00:17:49,401 voted to divert my disaster relief fund, 397 00:17:49,443 --> 00:17:51,487 which is why I'm relying on private funding 398 00:17:51,528 --> 00:17:52,988 in order to get things moving. 399 00:17:53,030 --> 00:17:55,115 But we didn't vote 400 00:17:55,157 --> 00:17:56,992 for the Franklin & Sons Foundation, Governor, 401 00:17:57,034 --> 00:17:58,452 we voted for you. 402 00:17:58,952 --> 00:18:02,623 So why should we trust you with our tax money again? 403 00:18:04,666 --> 00:18:07,211 Honestly, Mayor Hickam, I don't know. 404 00:18:07,586 --> 00:18:10,214 I don't think that's the answer you want to give, Governor. 405 00:18:11,048 --> 00:18:12,007 Mm. 406 00:18:13,467 --> 00:18:15,052 But you're right. 407 00:18:15,094 --> 00:18:17,346 Every initiative I've run on, 408 00:18:18,055 --> 00:18:20,599 every attempt I've made at real reform, 409 00:18:21,642 --> 00:18:23,185 just pecked to death. 410 00:18:23,560 --> 00:18:26,063 Between you and me, I thought the idea of the private grant 411 00:18:26,105 --> 00:18:28,273 was smart and bold. 412 00:18:28,816 --> 00:18:30,484 But if I'm playing your opponent, 413 00:18:30,526 --> 00:18:32,236 he is going to make you look weak. 414 00:18:32,277 --> 00:18:34,613 Like you couldn't get this done the usual way. 415 00:18:34,655 --> 00:18:37,324 The usual way is a road that leads nowhere. 416 00:18:37,366 --> 00:18:39,576 I could get ten things done in half the time 417 00:18:39,618 --> 00:18:40,953 working outside of government. 418 00:18:42,955 --> 00:18:44,123 Mm. 419 00:18:45,666 --> 00:18:47,459 Do you want my advice? 420 00:18:47,501 --> 00:18:48,460 Please. 421 00:18:48,794 --> 00:18:50,420 Learn to love the game. 422 00:18:51,130 --> 00:18:52,131 Mm? 423 00:18:52,631 --> 00:18:56,218 And if you can't, find another game. 424 00:19:01,640 --> 00:19:03,934 [Allie] So does this mean that the trial is almost over? 425 00:19:04,560 --> 00:19:07,396 Hopefully not, based on the way it's going. 426 00:19:07,437 --> 00:19:08,689 Can you hand me a lemon, please? 427 00:19:08,730 --> 00:19:09,857 Mmhmm. 428 00:19:10,107 --> 00:19:13,443 I just hope it doesn't take too long, 429 00:19:13,485 --> 00:19:16,238 you know, so we can all move on. 430 00:19:17,322 --> 00:19:19,908 I don't know, it gets pretty cold up there at night. 431 00:19:19,950 --> 00:19:21,326 What's this? 432 00:19:21,368 --> 00:19:24,663 Oliver's taking all the big kids to go high, high, high! 433 00:19:25,163 --> 00:19:28,166 They want to go hiking up at Parson's Peak. 434 00:19:28,208 --> 00:19:30,794 Parson's Peak? That's really high. 435 00:19:30,836 --> 00:19:32,004 And far. 436 00:19:32,045 --> 00:19:34,798 We're going to camp overnight like cowboys. 437 00:19:34,840 --> 00:19:38,260 Yeah. LJ, I don't- I don't think this is the trip for you. 438 00:19:38,302 --> 00:19:39,511 Nathan's right. 439 00:19:39,553 --> 00:19:41,555 I don't think you can be camping overnight. 440 00:19:41,597 --> 00:19:43,807 But all the other boys are going. 441 00:19:43,849 --> 00:19:45,017 Allie can come. 442 00:19:45,934 --> 00:19:47,394 Uh... 443 00:19:47,436 --> 00:19:49,688 Well, I was actually hoping 444 00:19:49,730 --> 00:19:52,232 you and I could have a fun night together. 445 00:19:52,274 --> 00:19:55,861 Maybe tomorrow, if the trial's over. 446 00:19:55,903 --> 00:19:57,321 But then I'll miss out. 447 00:19:57,362 --> 00:20:00,741 Cooper said you could see the whole valley from the top, 448 00:20:00,782 --> 00:20:01,950 like a hawk. 449 00:20:01,992 --> 00:20:04,661 Oh, honey bear. Parson's Peak is just too far. 450 00:20:04,703 --> 00:20:06,622 You need to stay closer to home. 451 00:20:06,663 --> 00:20:10,751 Hey, what if we camped out in the backyard instead, huh? 452 00:20:10,792 --> 00:20:12,586 We could make a cowboy stew, 453 00:20:12,628 --> 00:20:14,588 we could sleep out under the stars. 454 00:20:14,630 --> 00:20:15,881 That sounds like fun. 455 00:20:16,173 --> 00:20:17,925 It's not the same. 456 00:20:19,968 --> 00:20:21,595 [footsteps retreat upstairs] 457 00:20:23,263 --> 00:20:24,973 I'm sorry. I didn't mean to-- 458 00:20:25,015 --> 00:20:26,350 That's all right. 459 00:20:26,391 --> 00:20:28,560 Maybe you two can take over dinner. 460 00:20:38,070 --> 00:20:40,113 [Bill] Is it possible, Mr. Whitaker, 461 00:20:40,155 --> 00:20:44,451 for one of Pioneer's transformers to malfunction 462 00:20:44,493 --> 00:20:45,744 and create sparks? 463 00:20:45,786 --> 00:20:47,579 Well, anything's possible 464 00:20:48,497 --> 00:20:52,584 which is why Pioneer is careful to place our transformers 465 00:20:52,626 --> 00:20:55,462 in areas where they won't spark a wildfire. 466 00:20:55,504 --> 00:20:57,798 Well, isn't that interesting? 467 00:20:57,839 --> 00:20:59,800 And how do you go about determining which part 468 00:20:59,841 --> 00:21:03,303 of a forest is more or less prone to wildfire? 469 00:21:03,345 --> 00:21:06,556 Well, we do thorough investigations, 470 00:21:06,598 --> 00:21:10,769 which is how Pioneer Electric discovered that Leveaux Farms 471 00:21:10,811 --> 00:21:12,938 conducted a controlled burn 472 00:21:12,980 --> 00:21:15,941 in what you call the "area of origin" 473 00:21:15,983 --> 00:21:18,318 the very day of the fire. 474 00:21:18,360 --> 00:21:21,905 Something you and your Mounties completely missed. 475 00:21:21,947 --> 00:21:24,032 [crowd murmurs] 476 00:21:27,077 --> 00:21:29,997 Well, that's quite a revelation, Mr. Whitaker. 477 00:21:30,038 --> 00:21:32,124 Pioneer Electric's insured by National Insurance. 478 00:21:32,165 --> 00:21:33,083 Is that right? 479 00:21:33,125 --> 00:21:35,377 Proudly. They're a fine company. 480 00:21:35,919 --> 00:21:38,505 Question. Would it be legal 481 00:21:38,547 --> 00:21:41,049 for Pioneer Electric and National Insurance 482 00:21:41,091 --> 00:21:43,719 to work together to somehow reduce their liability 483 00:21:43,760 --> 00:21:47,347 around an event such as the Benson Hills fires? 484 00:21:47,389 --> 00:21:49,099 No such thing would have happened. 485 00:21:49,141 --> 00:21:50,350 So of course we would never-- 486 00:21:50,392 --> 00:21:51,727 But isn't it true 487 00:21:51,768 --> 00:21:53,770 that you got your information about Leveaux Farms 488 00:21:53,812 --> 00:21:55,397 not from an investigation, 489 00:21:55,439 --> 00:21:57,441 but directly from National Insurance? 490 00:21:57,482 --> 00:21:58,775 I don't know anything about that. 491 00:21:58,817 --> 00:22:00,652 No, but I think you do, Mr. Whitaker, 492 00:22:00,694 --> 00:22:02,821 because Leveaux Farms doesn't exist. 493 00:22:02,863 --> 00:22:04,531 [crowd murmurs] 494 00:22:05,032 --> 00:22:06,450 [gavel banging] 495 00:22:07,034 --> 00:22:08,285 Settle down. 496 00:22:08,326 --> 00:22:11,204 It doesn't exist? That's impossible. 497 00:22:11,246 --> 00:22:13,623 This was absolutely credible information. 498 00:22:13,665 --> 00:22:15,167 It came to us from-- 499 00:22:15,208 --> 00:22:19,171 C-o-u-l-t-e-r. 500 00:22:21,089 --> 00:22:23,884 Yes. I was working in my capacity 501 00:22:23,925 --> 00:22:28,055 as a sometimes aid to the RCMP. 502 00:22:28,096 --> 00:22:31,433 Leveaux farms never existed. 503 00:22:31,475 --> 00:22:35,145 Or, they only existed to demonstrate 504 00:22:35,187 --> 00:22:37,230 the clear line of communication 505 00:22:37,272 --> 00:22:40,567 between Pioneer Electric and an insurance company 506 00:22:40,609 --> 00:22:43,779 determined to deprive the people of Benson Hills 507 00:22:43,820 --> 00:22:46,198 of protection they fully deserved. 508 00:22:46,239 --> 00:22:47,115 Hear, hear. 509 00:22:47,157 --> 00:22:49,785 [crowd applauds] 510 00:22:52,871 --> 00:22:56,833 I simply gave National Insurance exactly what they wanted. 511 00:22:56,875 --> 00:23:01,129 An all too tantalizing reason to claim 512 00:23:01,171 --> 00:23:04,966 that the fire was caused by arson, 513 00:23:05,008 --> 00:23:08,887 and thus absolve their client of any wrongdoing 514 00:23:08,929 --> 00:23:11,640 so both companies could get off scot free! 515 00:23:11,681 --> 00:23:13,975 [cheering and applause] 516 00:23:16,853 --> 00:23:18,480 [gavel banging] 517 00:23:18,522 --> 00:23:19,481 [applause dies out] 518 00:23:20,398 --> 00:23:22,818 I'm calling a one-hour recess, 519 00:23:22,859 --> 00:23:25,445 but I would like both parties to approach the bench now. 520 00:23:30,367 --> 00:23:33,620 Tell me about the false lead you planted, Mr. Avery. 521 00:23:33,662 --> 00:23:35,789 It's a straightforward Drip Test, Your Honor. 522 00:23:35,831 --> 00:23:37,165 Our plant, Mrs. Coulter, 523 00:23:37,207 --> 00:23:39,584 made her claim directly to National Insurance's 524 00:23:39,626 --> 00:23:40,919 chief claims adjuster. 525 00:23:40,961 --> 00:23:43,004 Now, you saw for yourself where it dripped out. 526 00:23:43,046 --> 00:23:45,382 Clearly, these companies have been working together illegally. 527 00:23:46,007 --> 00:23:48,468 Sounds like straightforward entrapment to me, Your Honor. 528 00:23:48,510 --> 00:23:49,928 Should be inadmissible. 529 00:23:52,889 --> 00:23:56,143 [Elizabeth] So you can't use the Drip Test as evidence? 530 00:23:56,184 --> 00:23:58,186 The judge just threw it out? 531 00:23:58,228 --> 00:24:00,230 Yeah. Called it "entrapment". 532 00:24:00,272 --> 00:24:01,815 Was it? 533 00:24:02,065 --> 00:24:04,943 Bill insisted that nobody was enticed to do anything illegal. 534 00:24:04,985 --> 00:24:07,028 All we were doing was exposing it, but... 535 00:24:08,071 --> 00:24:09,281 he wouldn't budge. 536 00:24:09,656 --> 00:24:10,615 So now what? 537 00:24:10,657 --> 00:24:13,201 Now, nothing. We played our ace. 538 00:24:13,243 --> 00:24:15,495 Bill wants to put an open call-out on Christopher. 539 00:24:15,537 --> 00:24:17,581 Offer a reward to anybody that can bring him in. 540 00:24:17,956 --> 00:24:19,749 But you don't want to. 541 00:24:19,791 --> 00:24:22,002 Well, then we put a price on his head. 542 00:24:22,544 --> 00:24:24,254 - Hmm. - [Nathan sighs] 543 00:24:24,296 --> 00:24:26,089 It's just, without his testimony, 544 00:24:26,131 --> 00:24:28,216 and with Bill's closing statement tomorrow, 545 00:24:28,258 --> 00:24:29,759 it's looking like Pioneer Electric 546 00:24:29,801 --> 00:24:31,761 burns down an entire town and gets away with it. 547 00:24:35,932 --> 00:24:38,185 There might be one other move we can try. 548 00:24:40,687 --> 00:24:41,938 [Elizabeth] Henry. 549 00:24:42,355 --> 00:24:44,733 - Hey. - How are you? 550 00:24:44,774 --> 00:24:45,984 I'm good. 551 00:24:46,026 --> 00:24:47,944 Just getting a little work done with the trees. 552 00:24:47,986 --> 00:24:49,738 Could be an early frost. 553 00:24:50,906 --> 00:24:52,073 Do you have a moment? 554 00:24:52,115 --> 00:24:53,325 Of course. 555 00:24:53,742 --> 00:24:55,410 Well, you know how hard Bill has been working 556 00:24:55,452 --> 00:24:57,037 to win this case. 557 00:24:57,078 --> 00:25:01,166 Yeah, I've been talking to Christopher's mother every day. 558 00:25:02,083 --> 00:25:03,793 Wish I knew what else I could do. 559 00:25:05,503 --> 00:25:06,588 How's Rachel? 560 00:25:06,630 --> 00:25:08,673 She's- she's beside herself. 561 00:25:09,508 --> 00:25:11,509 I mean, they just got engaged. 562 00:25:12,135 --> 00:25:14,346 She's still hoping that he'll do the right thing. 563 00:25:15,222 --> 00:25:17,140 Well, maybe you could let him know that. 564 00:25:17,849 --> 00:25:19,559 How do you mean? 565 00:25:22,646 --> 00:25:25,106 And now, dear listeners, we'd like to dedicate 566 00:25:25,148 --> 00:25:27,734 the final moment of tonight's program 567 00:25:27,776 --> 00:25:31,863 to a personal message from someone here in Hope Valley. 568 00:25:33,114 --> 00:25:34,783 [whispers] Whenever you're ready. 569 00:25:38,620 --> 00:25:39,829 Christopher. 570 00:25:40,956 --> 00:25:42,332 It's your father. 571 00:25:43,959 --> 00:25:47,003 Yeah. I imagine that mine is not the voice 572 00:25:47,045 --> 00:25:49,047 that you were hoping to hear. 573 00:25:51,549 --> 00:25:54,803 I know that my words weren't enough to keep you here. 574 00:25:55,595 --> 00:25:56,888 For that and, 575 00:25:58,056 --> 00:26:01,059 well, everything that led up to here, I'm sorry. 576 00:26:01,101 --> 00:26:06,189 I've been speaking recently to someone else who loves you. 577 00:26:06,231 --> 00:26:09,776 She tells me that she has faith 578 00:26:09,818 --> 00:26:11,820 that you will do the right thing. 579 00:26:13,613 --> 00:26:16,157 I don't think that there's any question that 580 00:26:16,199 --> 00:26:19,160 you and I have been faced with some 581 00:26:19,202 --> 00:26:21,663 similar challenges in this life. 582 00:26:23,540 --> 00:26:26,084 So I understand how difficult it can be 583 00:26:26,126 --> 00:26:28,003 to crawl one's way out of the dark, 584 00:26:29,504 --> 00:26:31,715 especially when you're deep in it. 585 00:26:35,594 --> 00:26:37,095 For myself, 586 00:26:38,972 --> 00:26:43,560 the light that has shone on me was a miracle of forgiveness 587 00:26:43,602 --> 00:26:46,813 that was offered to me from someone who 588 00:26:47,856 --> 00:26:50,108 had no reason to believe in me, but... 589 00:26:52,611 --> 00:26:54,237 chose to anyway. 590 00:26:56,948 --> 00:27:01,786 Never think that you are undeserving of affection. 591 00:27:01,828 --> 00:27:04,956 Not now. Especially not now. 592 00:27:06,583 --> 00:27:07,959 Come home, son. 593 00:27:09,252 --> 00:27:11,630 It's never too late to come home. 594 00:27:15,508 --> 00:27:18,136 [hopeful music] 595 00:27:28,521 --> 00:27:30,065 Any word from Christopher? 596 00:27:30,106 --> 00:27:31,733 Lee spoke with Rachel this morning. 597 00:27:31,775 --> 00:27:33,360 Nothing yet. 598 00:27:33,401 --> 00:27:35,236 I hope he was listening last night. 599 00:27:35,278 --> 00:27:37,072 Well, it certainly intrigued our listeners. 600 00:27:37,113 --> 00:27:39,741 Roland Rockwell said the switchboard was flooded. 601 00:27:39,783 --> 00:27:40,700 Oh. 602 00:27:40,742 --> 00:27:42,035 Perhaps an idea for a new program. 603 00:27:42,077 --> 00:27:43,078 - Ladies. - Oh. 604 00:27:43,119 --> 00:27:43,953 Good morning. 605 00:27:43,995 --> 00:27:44,913 Good morning Lucas. 606 00:27:44,954 --> 00:27:46,206 Good morning, Governor. 607 00:27:46,247 --> 00:27:47,415 Are you sharpening 608 00:27:47,457 --> 00:27:49,250 your rhetorical sword for that debate? 609 00:27:49,292 --> 00:27:51,336 - Hm? - I am, yes. 610 00:27:51,378 --> 00:27:54,381 But I wanted to check in with you about the Harvest Festival. 611 00:27:54,422 --> 00:27:55,590 I'm wondering if perhaps 612 00:27:55,632 --> 00:27:57,509 it isn't too late to sign up as a performer. 613 00:27:57,550 --> 00:28:00,178 Not at all. I will add you to the list. 614 00:28:00,220 --> 00:28:02,931 I hope you'll be reprising your magic show. 615 00:28:02,972 --> 00:28:04,182 The children loved it. 616 00:28:04,224 --> 00:28:05,433 I will, indeed. 617 00:28:05,475 --> 00:28:07,852 Seems it's time for a little presto change-o. 618 00:28:08,895 --> 00:28:09,896 Hm. 619 00:28:09,938 --> 00:28:11,606 Well... 620 00:28:14,651 --> 00:28:16,444 [Mr. Mann] When tragedy strikes, 621 00:28:17,153 --> 00:28:19,114 it's in our nature to look for a culprit. 622 00:28:20,115 --> 00:28:23,243 But the sad truth is that life is full of misfortune. 623 00:28:23,284 --> 00:28:25,286 Lightning strikes, dry brush. 624 00:28:25,328 --> 00:28:30,166 A camper unknowingly leaves a smoldering ember. 625 00:28:30,208 --> 00:28:33,253 What truly started the blaze that nearly destroyed 626 00:28:33,294 --> 00:28:35,630 the town of Benson Hills, we may never know. 627 00:28:35,672 --> 00:28:38,174 Blaming a natural act of destruction 628 00:28:38,216 --> 00:28:41,261 on some imagined corporate malfeasance 629 00:28:41,302 --> 00:28:44,222 may seem like a better ending to our story here today, 630 00:28:44,264 --> 00:28:47,308 but we have a greater duty, to the truth. 631 00:28:47,350 --> 00:28:48,643 [door opens] 632 00:28:50,770 --> 00:28:52,439 [crowd murmurs] 633 00:28:54,357 --> 00:28:55,817 Am I too late? 634 00:28:55,859 --> 00:28:57,026 [gavel banging] 635 00:29:04,701 --> 00:29:06,828 I have the transformer. 636 00:29:06,870 --> 00:29:09,038 Let me guess, Christopher Hughes. 637 00:29:09,080 --> 00:29:10,206 Yes, sir. 638 00:29:10,248 --> 00:29:12,417 Your Honor, this is most unusual. 639 00:29:12,459 --> 00:29:13,751 It is, counselor. 640 00:29:13,793 --> 00:29:16,337 and I'm not keen on interruptions in my courtroom. 641 00:29:16,379 --> 00:29:19,132 But say your piece, Mr. Hughes. 642 00:29:19,174 --> 00:29:20,258 Yes, sir. 643 00:29:22,260 --> 00:29:25,847 This is what he asked me to get rid of. 644 00:29:25,889 --> 00:29:27,682 This is what started that fire. 645 00:29:27,724 --> 00:29:29,058 [crowd murmurs] 646 00:29:29,100 --> 00:29:30,602 [gavel pounding] 647 00:29:30,643 --> 00:29:33,229 Everything that I said in my testimony is true, Your Honor. 648 00:29:33,271 --> 00:29:34,981 I'll tell anyone who needs to hear it. 649 00:29:35,523 --> 00:29:37,233 Better late than never. 650 00:29:37,776 --> 00:29:40,320 Your Honor, in light of this new information, 651 00:29:40,361 --> 00:29:43,448 prosecution requests to call another witness. 652 00:29:43,490 --> 00:29:45,283 That won't be necessary. 653 00:29:45,325 --> 00:29:48,828 I've heard enough, and I'm ready to render my verdict. 654 00:29:53,666 --> 00:29:56,628 [joyous, big band music] 655 00:29:56,669 --> 00:29:59,047 Who wants champagne with their justice? 656 00:29:59,088 --> 00:30:00,757 [cork pops] 657 00:30:00,798 --> 00:30:02,842 Yes, please. Thank you. 658 00:30:03,593 --> 00:30:05,428 Well, how about that? 659 00:30:06,221 --> 00:30:08,181 The kid knows how to make an entrance? 660 00:30:10,767 --> 00:30:14,312 Constable Grant, I'm so sorry I disappeared. 661 00:30:14,354 --> 00:30:17,023 You didn't feel safe. That was my job. 662 00:30:17,065 --> 00:30:18,274 No, I-- 663 00:30:18,316 --> 00:30:20,235 I'm just glad you knew you could come back. 664 00:30:21,694 --> 00:30:22,904 Yeah. 665 00:30:23,780 --> 00:30:26,574 It really helped hearing your voice, thank you. 666 00:30:27,575 --> 00:30:29,452 Have you spoken with Rachel yet? 667 00:30:29,494 --> 00:30:31,329 I haven't had the chance yet. 668 00:30:31,371 --> 00:30:32,997 Now's a good time. 669 00:30:33,039 --> 00:30:34,123 Yeah. 670 00:30:39,087 --> 00:30:41,339 There really is an art to finding your moment. 671 00:30:43,591 --> 00:30:45,343 Why don't I cook you dinner tonight? 672 00:30:45,385 --> 00:30:46,261 Oh. 673 00:30:46,302 --> 00:30:47,512 Just the two of us. 674 00:30:47,554 --> 00:30:49,180 I'll get Allie to watch LJ. 675 00:30:49,222 --> 00:30:51,849 Obviously, I will make my lemon curd. 676 00:30:51,891 --> 00:30:53,434 Oh. Perhaps not. 677 00:30:53,476 --> 00:30:58,773 Now, may I have a few exclusive words with our Constable? Hmm? 678 00:30:58,815 --> 00:31:00,233 By all means. 679 00:31:00,275 --> 00:31:02,402 All right. Now, tell me, 680 00:31:02,443 --> 00:31:05,363 what rushed through your veins when you took the stand? 681 00:31:05,405 --> 00:31:06,364 Well... 682 00:31:06,406 --> 00:31:07,657 [Georgie chuckles] 683 00:31:12,036 --> 00:31:14,330 That was quite a lot of skill there, Avery. 684 00:31:14,372 --> 00:31:16,249 You heard Henry on the radio. 685 00:31:16,291 --> 00:31:18,501 I think it had more to do with love. 686 00:31:20,878 --> 00:31:23,631 Can I have everyone's attention, please? 687 00:31:24,549 --> 00:31:27,760 To thank our fearless prosecutor. 688 00:31:27,802 --> 00:31:29,262 Today, he was counsel. 689 00:31:29,304 --> 00:31:34,225 Usually he's Judge Avery, but to me, he's Bill. 690 00:31:34,267 --> 00:31:35,602 Thank you, Bill. 691 00:31:35,643 --> 00:31:37,061 [cheering and applause] 692 00:31:44,360 --> 00:31:45,862 [giggles] 693 00:31:45,903 --> 00:31:48,906 Oh, now I broke that story months ago. 694 00:31:48,948 --> 00:31:50,408 Mr. and Mrs. Canfield? 695 00:31:51,117 --> 00:31:52,493 Oh, Christopher. 696 00:31:53,453 --> 00:31:55,872 Thank you for what you did today. 697 00:31:55,913 --> 00:31:57,248 I'm sure it wasn't easy. 698 00:31:57,749 --> 00:31:59,542 I know there's no excuse. 699 00:32:01,294 --> 00:32:05,715 I am just so... so sorry. 700 00:32:06,382 --> 00:32:08,635 You did what you felt you had to. 701 00:32:12,597 --> 00:32:14,390 I just hope you'll forgive me. 702 00:32:27,111 --> 00:32:28,571 [dishes clattering] 703 00:32:29,405 --> 00:32:30,490 Oh! 704 00:32:32,283 --> 00:32:33,076 Ah! 705 00:32:34,619 --> 00:32:36,079 - God. - Can I help? 706 00:32:36,496 --> 00:32:38,247 No, I've got it. It's fine. 707 00:32:38,748 --> 00:32:39,749 [exhales] 708 00:32:42,752 --> 00:32:44,504 Oh! Okay. 709 00:32:45,213 --> 00:32:46,547 Hope you're hungry. 710 00:32:49,592 --> 00:32:51,386 Okay. Mhm. 711 00:32:54,430 --> 00:32:56,849 Uh...you take the nicer one. 712 00:32:59,185 --> 00:33:01,479 How did you have time to make this? 713 00:33:01,521 --> 00:33:03,106 Well... 714 00:33:03,147 --> 00:33:05,316 I've been working on this longer than I'd like to admit. 715 00:33:05,358 --> 00:33:06,609 [laughs] 716 00:33:06,651 --> 00:33:07,652 And here. 717 00:33:09,445 --> 00:33:11,030 Let's toast. 718 00:33:13,324 --> 00:33:15,451 - To justice being served. - Hm. 719 00:33:17,245 --> 00:33:18,997 And everything falling into place. 720 00:33:19,038 --> 00:33:20,248 [glasses clink] 721 00:33:23,960 --> 00:33:24,961 Mm. 722 00:33:27,338 --> 00:33:29,215 Everything smells wonderful... 723 00:33:30,341 --> 00:33:31,926 And the asters. 724 00:33:32,218 --> 00:33:33,261 Do you remember? 725 00:33:33,803 --> 00:33:36,639 Of course. The day all this started. 726 00:33:37,390 --> 00:33:38,808 Well, for you, maybe. 727 00:33:38,850 --> 00:33:39,726 Oh? 728 00:33:40,268 --> 00:33:42,520 When did it start for you? 729 00:33:43,980 --> 00:33:45,606 Are you asking me when I first knew 730 00:33:45,648 --> 00:33:47,483 that I was falling for you? 731 00:33:47,525 --> 00:33:48,735 I guess I am. 732 00:33:49,777 --> 00:33:51,654 It was when Allie skipped school. 733 00:33:52,613 --> 00:33:54,741 And you called me, remember that? 734 00:33:55,533 --> 00:33:58,953 I thought I was coming in for a lecture on discipline, but... 735 00:34:01,205 --> 00:34:03,082 You quoted Emerson. 736 00:34:03,708 --> 00:34:05,877 You brought her into the fold. 737 00:34:08,295 --> 00:34:09,630 That was the first time I saw 738 00:34:09,672 --> 00:34:11,174 just what a beautiful person you are. 739 00:34:13,301 --> 00:34:14,469 Nathan. 740 00:34:21,141 --> 00:34:22,268 I, um... 741 00:34:23,018 --> 00:34:24,687 [knocking] 742 00:34:24,728 --> 00:34:27,398 I am so sorry to interrupt, but it's LJ. 743 00:34:27,732 --> 00:34:29,108 He's not hurt. 744 00:34:29,150 --> 00:34:31,277 But he climbed up a tree, and now he can't get down. 745 00:34:31,319 --> 00:34:32,360 Oh, no. 746 00:34:32,402 --> 00:34:35,156 I'm so sorry. I tried to reach him. 747 00:34:41,161 --> 00:34:42,871 [Nathan] You're okay. You're almost down. 748 00:34:42,914 --> 00:34:44,456 Here, I've got you. 749 00:34:44,498 --> 00:34:45,750 It's okay. There you go. 750 00:34:45,792 --> 00:34:47,168 - I got him. - Oh! 751 00:34:47,877 --> 00:34:51,047 Oh! Oh, my goodness! Are you okay? 752 00:34:51,088 --> 00:34:52,465 I couldn't get down. 753 00:34:52,507 --> 00:34:54,007 How did that happen? 754 00:34:54,050 --> 00:34:55,342 I'm so sorry. 755 00:34:55,384 --> 00:34:57,970 We were looking for acorns, and I wasn't watching. 756 00:34:58,012 --> 00:34:59,639 Looks like his elbow took a bit of a scrape. 757 00:34:59,680 --> 00:35:00,681 [gasps] 758 00:35:00,723 --> 00:35:02,391 You could have been really hurt. 759 00:35:02,433 --> 00:35:05,436 I want to see the valley like a hawk, but I couldn't. 760 00:35:05,478 --> 00:35:08,231 I know, but you can't climb that high by yourself, LJ. 761 00:35:08,272 --> 00:35:10,316 I can never do anything! 762 00:35:25,957 --> 00:35:28,793 Dad... Can I ask you a question? 763 00:35:30,086 --> 00:35:31,587 Of course. 764 00:35:31,629 --> 00:35:32,839 Anything. 765 00:35:34,507 --> 00:35:36,717 How come you didn't shake Mr. Hughes's hand? 766 00:35:41,055 --> 00:35:42,557 It's complicated. 767 00:35:43,057 --> 00:35:46,227 But Mr. Hughes did the right thing. 768 00:35:46,269 --> 00:35:47,687 He helped bring justice. 769 00:35:48,646 --> 00:35:49,939 That's true. 770 00:35:51,023 --> 00:35:54,193 But he also made choices that caused a lot of pain 771 00:35:54,235 --> 00:35:57,822 and trouble for you, your mother, the whole town. 772 00:35:58,573 --> 00:36:01,367 But in your sermon last Sunday, 773 00:36:01,409 --> 00:36:03,870 you said to forgive is to restore yourself. 774 00:36:06,914 --> 00:36:07,957 I did. 775 00:36:12,086 --> 00:36:13,838 And I believe that, too... 776 00:36:14,797 --> 00:36:16,132 as a pastor. 777 00:36:16,507 --> 00:36:17,925 But as your father, 778 00:36:19,218 --> 00:36:20,636 I guess I'm not ready yet. 779 00:36:21,262 --> 00:36:22,805 Is it alright if I am? 780 00:36:24,265 --> 00:36:25,433 Come here. 781 00:36:31,522 --> 00:36:33,608 You're a better man than I am, you know that? 782 00:36:34,734 --> 00:36:36,027 No, I'm not. 783 00:36:37,236 --> 00:36:38,279 I love you, Dad. 784 00:36:38,779 --> 00:36:40,615 I'm proud of you, Cooper. 785 00:36:41,115 --> 00:36:42,241 I love you. 786 00:36:48,122 --> 00:36:49,457 Big boy. 787 00:36:55,546 --> 00:36:57,381 You gonna tell me where we're going? 788 00:36:57,423 --> 00:36:58,591 Just walking. 789 00:36:59,967 --> 00:37:02,720 I think I saw a rare goldfinch a ways back. 790 00:37:03,387 --> 00:37:05,264 I've been reading some guide books. 791 00:37:05,306 --> 00:37:07,850 I wanted to make myself more useful next time we go birding. 792 00:37:09,560 --> 00:37:10,353 Just-- 793 00:37:11,979 --> 00:37:13,064 Here. 794 00:37:17,693 --> 00:37:19,070 I've been here before. 795 00:37:20,154 --> 00:37:21,155 Yeah. 796 00:37:22,490 --> 00:37:24,367 Trees are really taking root. 797 00:37:25,409 --> 00:37:26,911 They've grown a lot. 798 00:37:28,204 --> 00:37:29,455 It's a miracle. 799 00:37:29,872 --> 00:37:33,668 No, it's time and work. 800 00:37:35,336 --> 00:37:36,629 A lot of it. 801 00:37:39,006 --> 00:37:42,426 That's what it takes to recover from destruction. 802 00:37:43,177 --> 00:37:44,053 Always. 803 00:37:44,637 --> 00:37:46,347 I'm gonna make it right. 804 00:37:46,389 --> 00:37:48,349 A couple of rights in a row ain't gonna be enough. 805 00:37:48,391 --> 00:37:51,894 You're gonna have to try every day. 806 00:37:51,936 --> 00:37:55,147 As much as you're able. No shortcuts. 807 00:37:56,482 --> 00:38:00,194 No easy way, no running. 808 00:38:02,488 --> 00:38:03,614 I know 809 00:38:04,240 --> 00:38:05,449 I want to. 810 00:38:06,158 --> 00:38:07,827 You know, uh... 811 00:38:09,829 --> 00:38:14,208 Rachel is not the only one who believes in you. 812 00:38:16,085 --> 00:38:18,629 You come a long way already. 813 00:38:19,255 --> 00:38:20,631 I see that. 814 00:38:21,173 --> 00:38:24,260 I'll walk this path with you as long as you need me. 815 00:38:25,761 --> 00:38:27,179 Thank you, Dad. 816 00:38:39,108 --> 00:38:40,484 [knocking] 817 00:38:40,526 --> 00:38:41,235 Come in. 818 00:38:42,528 --> 00:38:43,988 - Hey. - Hi. 819 00:38:46,657 --> 00:38:48,659 Just stopped by to see how he's doing. 820 00:38:48,701 --> 00:38:51,954 Well, I just got him to bed, but he wouldn't eat his dinner. 821 00:38:52,997 --> 00:38:54,540 Uh, you know, if you're still hungry, 822 00:38:54,582 --> 00:38:55,708 there's more Beef Wellington. 823 00:38:55,750 --> 00:38:58,127 No, no, no. Do you think we could just talk? 824 00:38:58,544 --> 00:38:59,795 Yeah. 825 00:39:04,675 --> 00:39:07,011 He's never done anything like that before. 826 00:39:08,554 --> 00:39:12,266 Something just got into him about that rock climbing and... 827 00:39:12,308 --> 00:39:14,143 Well, he's craving adventure. 828 00:39:15,269 --> 00:39:16,395 It's normal. 829 00:39:18,314 --> 00:39:20,191 Do you think I'm holding him back? 830 00:39:21,525 --> 00:39:22,860 You're talking to the guy 831 00:39:22,902 --> 00:39:25,029 who wouldn't let Allie go fossil hunting after sunset. 832 00:39:25,071 --> 00:39:26,322 So... [laughs] 833 00:39:27,114 --> 00:39:28,824 I want him to have adventure. 834 00:39:28,866 --> 00:39:30,367 Yeah, of course you do. 835 00:39:30,409 --> 00:39:32,953 I've talked to so many parents about letting their children 836 00:39:32,995 --> 00:39:34,663 try things and fail. 837 00:39:34,705 --> 00:39:35,915 Letting them be bold. 838 00:39:37,124 --> 00:39:38,459 But with LJ, 839 00:39:39,627 --> 00:39:41,754 he can't go away overnight. 840 00:39:42,713 --> 00:39:45,382 For him, it's just always going to be different. 841 00:39:46,425 --> 00:39:48,803 And I think he's starting to realize that. 842 00:39:51,722 --> 00:39:53,432 You're just keeping him safe. 843 00:39:54,850 --> 00:39:56,143 And he knows that. 844 00:39:57,019 --> 00:40:00,272 But I want him to see the valley like a hawk. 845 00:40:00,731 --> 00:40:02,191 Trust your instincts. 846 00:40:03,442 --> 00:40:04,985 You'll know when he's ready to fly. 847 00:40:05,820 --> 00:40:07,405 And how. 848 00:40:10,491 --> 00:40:12,201 Thank you for understanding. 849 00:40:14,537 --> 00:40:16,705 You are always here for me. 850 00:40:18,749 --> 00:40:20,876 Elizabeth, at dinner tonight... 851 00:40:23,754 --> 00:40:27,299 Do you think that we could try again? 852 00:40:28,092 --> 00:40:29,593 Maybe tomorrow? 853 00:40:31,178 --> 00:40:32,263 Yeah. 854 00:40:33,597 --> 00:40:35,057 Yeah. Of course. 855 00:40:35,599 --> 00:40:37,309 Yeah. You must be exhausted. 856 00:40:37,351 --> 00:40:38,602 [exhales] 857 00:40:49,363 --> 00:40:51,282 You don't have to do that. 858 00:40:51,323 --> 00:40:56,495 Well, I was hoping maybe you were finding your moment. 859 00:40:58,539 --> 00:41:00,499 Go to bed. I'll finish up. 860 00:41:01,333 --> 00:41:02,543 Dad. 861 00:41:02,585 --> 00:41:04,336 Hey. It's okay. 862 00:41:05,588 --> 00:41:07,339 We're just like the asters. 863 00:41:08,549 --> 00:41:10,009 It's never too late. 864 00:41:12,094 --> 00:41:13,220 Good night. 865 00:41:13,512 --> 00:41:14,722 Good night. 866 00:41:31,238 --> 00:41:33,657 ♪