Elizabeth, Carson and Faith deal with an outbreak of chickenpox, resulting in Rosemary falling ill. When Gowen is sued, Bill must pull together Hope Valley's first jury.
Sam’s ex-wife Linda is taken aback when Sam cooks a full homemade dinner for her and son Nick. Linda is ready to head back over to Grey House to sleep, but Nick insists she stay at their house. Sam agrees to one night, but wants to know what Linda has up her sleeve. The next day Linda stops by Cassie’s store looking for help. She is grateful to Cassie for being there for Nick. She needs a birthday gift for her son, and Cassie hands over a special Chinese scroll to consider. The scroll has a message that reads, “Who wishes to fight must first count the cost.” Linda shares that she will be doing a business takeover in Hong Kong. She is thrilled with the gift and decides to take it for Nick. Later, Linda gives Nick his gift and he loves it. She reveals that this is not his only gift.
It's graduation day at the Jack Thornton School house. Rosemary and Lee adjust to having family in town. A letter from Dottie sends all the Coulters reeling. Clara learns Jesse made a big mistake.
Find out more about Episode 2 of the Hallmark Channel original holiday series “Twelve Dates ’Til Christmas” starring Mae Whitman, Julian Morris, Toby Sandeman, Nathaniel Parker, Jane Seymour, Lucy Eaton and Mary McDonnell.
Trace discovers that the general manager of The Bridge stole large sums of money; Abby realizes that she can't be a perfect boss, parent and girlfriend; David Peck's sister arrives, threatening Jess and David's relationship.
A light snow falls as Cassie and Sam walk out of the bistro. When Sam called to tell her the news that Linda had gone back to New York, Cassie left John's faculty formal to make sure Sam was okay. Sam explained that before leaving, Linda made amends for the way she had treated Nick and he seems to be handling her leaving well. Sam then asks Cassie about her date with John, adding that it's nice of Cassie to fill in for John's girlfriend. Cassie hesitates before telling Sam that John and his girlfriend broke up. She then reveals that John was a bit of a player in college, with lots of girlfriends but none of them serious. It's also why he and Cassie have always been just friends. Sam chuckles and then suggests they need to celebrate. Sam then conjures an inspired idea and suggests that the location of their date be a surprise for Cassie.
Nathan enlists Allie's help for a top-secret mission and brings Charlotte on a heartfelt visit. Lucas and Edie grow closer from afar. Rosemary steps into a new role.
