Tensions between Elizabeth and her new students continues. Meanwhile, Lee and Rosemary fight about Rosemary learning to drive, and Abigail struggles to hold the cafe together while the railroad’s commissary thrives.
Elizabeth assigns her students to follow business leaders in Hope Valley for a day.Meanwhile, 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.
Molly visits Bill at his office and encourages him to try on his Mountie jacket for old time's sake. She reminds Bill, "It is the man that makes the uniform, not the other way around."
A dangerous windstorm puts residents of Hope Valley at risk. Elizabeth takes half the class on a field trip in the woods while Carson is the substitute teacher for the rest. Jesse is missing, causing great concern over his safety.
Lucas’ past comes back to haunt him and others in Hope Valley. Meanwhile, Lee and Gowen compete for workers while an old friend arrives with a new orphan.
