When Calls the Heart
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I was elected to make a change. To set this territory on a new course.
Elizabeth: I wish I could give you all of my heart, but I just can’t, and you deserve to be with someone who can.
Lucas: We both do. [kisses her forehead] I wish you all the happiness in the world, Elizabeth.
Mr. Mitchell: Mr. Bouchard. Just the man I’ve been looking for. I assume you’ve heard the news?
Lucas: Yes; bad news travels fast.
Mr. Mitchell: Yes, but as they say, with loss comes opportunity, and in your case, Mr. Bouchard, opportunity knocks.
Lucas: [clears his throat] They want me to run. They say that Rosemary’s article has been picked up by dozens of local newspapers and radio hosts are reading it out loud on the air.
Elizabeth: What do you think?
Lucas: I think there has to be someone else.
Elizabeth: Is there?
Lucas: He said with the election three weeks away that no one wants to run knowing they will lose if they don’t have enough time to campaign.
Elizabeth: They’re right. Everyone knows your name. It’s as though your campaign has already started.
Lucas: So, if I were to run, you would be OK with it?
Elizabeth: If it’s what you want, then yes.
Lucas: And I think, well, when you said you were OK with me running, I thought that would mean you were OK with me winning. And if I do win, that means moving to Capitol City for four years. I assumed you and Little Jack would come with me. I can’t imagine being apart for that long. Could you?
Elizabeth: Of course not. I just hadn’t thought that all the way through, and when I try to think about it… I guess I try not to think about it.
Lucas: Well, I haven’t won yet.
Elizabeth: We have to make sure you do.
Lucas: You’re right, Governor. Now I can see what’s what. So, let’s talk business. I’ll do my best to show my fellow townspeople the light but it might be difficult for them to see if all they have is dust.
Governor: What are you proposing?
Lucas: Divert half the water, at least until after the election. That will give me time to show the people that there is a functional compromise and keep their votes in your favor. I can be your point person here in Hope Valley, for a fee, of course. Union City Holdings, as I understand it, is a limited partnership among friends? Yourself, the governor…
Governor: Something like that.
Lucas: I would also like to be a partner and a friend.
Governor: I knew you were a smart man.
Lucas: I’ll also need a new place to settle, just in case 50% of the water becomes a little bit more. Ideally a place where the water will not be redirected.
Governor: Monty, can you take Mr. Bouchard through our aqueduct map? That can be arranged in exchange for your continued support.
Lucas: You have it, unequivocally.
Montague: I suppose you’re going to tell all this to the Governor now — make you plea?
Lucas: Isn’t that why you invited yourself along? To stop me?
Lucas: What else aren’t you telling me?
Elizabeth: Why would you ask that?
Lucas: Because you have about five different tells.
Lucas: I’ve been meaning to talk with you about yesterday regarding Mr. Montague.
Elizabeth: There’s something about him that just seems off.
Lucas: Perhaps, but didn’t you feel the same way about me when I first arrived in town?
For my nosey, meddling, suspicious bride to be.
Lucas: Compromise is just a negotiation. Each side needs to feel like they’re getting what they want. You want time at the hot springs. How much time will you settle for?
Toby: A few hours a day and all day Saturday and Sunday.
Allie: Toby, the tourists won’t agree to that!
Lucas: You don’t know what they’ll agree to, but don’t show them your cards. Find out what the tourists will agree to before you tell them what you will agree to. That way, they can’t lowball you.
Lucas: I was wondering how you feel about castle living.
Elizabeth: Aw. I think anyone would be lucky to live in a purple castle.
Lucas: Then perhaps I will gift you one as a wedding present.
Elizabeth: That sounds like you. [pause] What are you up to?
Lucas: I want to give you the world. I would get you the moon right now if I could.
Elizabeth: I’m not sure I’d keep it.
Lucas: Then, maybe I’ll start a little smaller. A house on a hill with the most beautiful view. A castle of ryou and Jack.
Elizabeth: Lucas, uh-
Lucas: You don’t need to give me an answer right now. It’s something to think about.
Elizabeth: Of course. One question. Would it have a moat?
Lucas: Of course, it would have a moat. Absolutely. With a drawbridge and everything.
