Elizabeth assigns her students to follow business leaders in Hope Valley; Abigail and the town host two possible investors for the failing bank; Bill's life is disrupted when AJ Foster arrives and turns herself in.
The ranch throws its very own mini rodeo. Val barrel races, Missy trick rides, and even Cash gets back on a bull – with potentially dangerous consequences.
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.
A fortune telling machine shares uncomfortable truths with the O'Brien couples. Mick and Megan struggle with their long-distance relationship, Abby's more comfortable with her new romance.
In "Jingle All the Way," a spirited Husky puppy looking for a home at a Christmas tree farm instantly bonds with a young boy visiting with his parents. As the boy rides away, unable to keep him, the pup escapes and embarks on a snowy journey to find his friend again.
