Elizabeth goes on a trip with Lucas and must come to terms with her growing feelings for him. Jesse and Clara adjust to married life and sharing a home. Lee and Rosemary are challenged with taking care of a fussy Little Jack. Nathan grapples with his emotions for Elizabeth.
Bill convinces an estranged friend to help catch criminals, Abigail & Lucas face off about the saloon's disruption to town, and Faith & Carson consider revealing their relationship.
School Inspector Augustus Landis is back in town and starts questioning Elizabeth's new accreditation to teach Angela. Lucas and Nathan decide to have a race, animal vs. machine.
A health scare has everyone in Hope Valley worried about one of their own. Nathan is finally going to get Allie's adoption finalized. Lucas starts to become suspicious of Christopher's behavior.
Nick, Noah and Grace are walking home from school. When Noah takes off, it gives Nick and Grace a chance to talk, and Grace learns that Nick has been thinking about breaking up with Courtney. Grace is surprised that Nick hasn’t actually brought his feelings up with Courtney and she encourages him to be honest with his girlfriend.
Abigail takes in a very pregnant widow Carla Noonan to keep an eye on her health while Coal Valley's doctor is away. Meanwhile, the new coal miners arrive to start working while bunking above the saloon.
