Jack Thornton quotes from When Calls the Heart

It feels like you're a different person when you're in Hamilton. I'm not sure you know who you are yet.

Elizabeth Thatcher

Now you sound exactly like my father.

Elizabeth, the woman that pumped water on that homestead is not the same person who has a servant set out clothes for her everyday.

Elizabeth Thatcher

Jack! Can't you see it's all part of me?! I enjoyed living on the homestead. And I enjoy living in a big house in Hamilton. You just won't accept me for who I am.

You got that backwards.

Elizabeth Thatcher

You really believe that?

Elizabeth Thatcher

This isn't about wanting you to be something you're not. And this isn't about wanting you to fit into Hamilton. And this isn't about the fact that we come from two different worlds.

Then what's it about?

Elizabeth Thatcher

Jack, do you remember when you told me that Mounties don't get married? That if they wanted you to have a wife, they would have issued you one? I think they might be right. When I saw that man point that gun at you, it was like I couldn't breathe. It was like my whole world was in slow motion. What if he'd shot you?

He didn't.

Elizabeth Thatcher

Not this time. It scared me, Jack. It scares me to think that one day you might not come home. That what happened to your father could happen to you. I need to be able to sleep at night knowing you're safe.

I will be safe.

Elizabeth Thatcher

You can't guarantee that.

No one can. But I'm good at what I do. And I'm not afraid to face my fears.

Elizabeth Thatcher

And I would never want to change that about you.

That right there? You saying that? That means the world to me.

Elizabeth Thatcher

But Jack, I don't know if I'm brave enough to spend my life with someone as brave as you.

Why are you doing this?

Elizabeth Thatcher

Doing what?

Pushing us apart.

Elizabeth Thatcher

I'm just trying to be honest with you. Jack, don't you see? I'm trying to tell you that I'm afraid of losing you. I'm afraid you're gonna die.

Nobody knows what the future's gonna bring. All I know is what I feel for you. The question is what do you feel for me?

May I? Well, it seems fine to me.

Elizabeth Thatcher

It's the other knee.

Oh. Sorry.

Elizabeth Thatcher

It's crazy. I spent so much time worrying about what could happen to you. Look what happened to me.

Well you just proved that being a schoolteacher is just as dangerous as being a Mountie.

Storm's passed. We can head back to town if you're up for it.

Elizabeth Thatcher

Can we stay here, just a little while longer?

Yeah. What for?

Elizabeth Thatcher

In here, it's just the two of us. Out there, everything is...complicated.

I know exactly what you mean. But whatever challenges we have to face out there, I believe that we can take them on together.

Elizabeth Thatcher

It really feels like we've been given a second chance today.

And I don't want to waste it. [pause] Especially now that I've seen your knees.

Elizabeth Thatcher

Jack!

I love you, Elizabeth Thatcher.

Elizabeth Thatcher

I love you, too.

Elizabeth Thatcher

Have you made any New Year's resolutions yet?

Have you?

Elizabeth Thatcher

Mmm hmm. To be patient, to be kind. Not to envy, but to trust.

First Corinthians.

Elizabeth Thatcher

It'll be a new year. This could be a new start for us! Not to rush, but to get things right.

Yeah, that's probably a good idea, not to rush.

Elizabeth Thatcher

I think so.

To proceed cautiously.

Elizabeth Thatcher

Not too cautiously.

To take our time.

Elizabeth Thatcher

And enjoy the time we take?

Well, I'm all for enjoying things.

Good morning, Miss Thatcher!

Elizabeth Thatcher

Good morning, Constable Thornton.

Whatcha got in the bag?

Elizabeth Thatcher

Nothing. Just something I need to have repaired at the mercantile.

Oh, something I can fix?

Elizabeth Thatcher

No, it's nothing, really.

It wouldn't have anything to do with Rip, would it?

Your shoe. I think it's time he came home.

Elizabeth Thatcher

No! That would be admitting defeat!

Oh, and Thatchers never admit defeat.

Elizabeth Thatcher

No.

Rosemary LeVeaux

If you need me, I will be at the mercantile, picking up a few things. You are going to love what I'm doing to your office.

OK! Wait, what are you doing to my office?! What is she doing to my office?

I don't know, but good luck with that.

Elizabeth Thatcher

At least I have a desk to write on.

Hmm. Something's missing. [pulls out a gift from under the desk]

Elizabeth Thatcher

What is this?

A housewarming gift.

Elizabeth Thatcher

Is it an icebox? I could really use an icebox.

Cody Hastings

I hate you, I hate all of you!

Cody, no you don't. You don't hate me. You don't hate any of us. You're upset because you miss your dad. That's why you won't finish that essay, it's why you're getting in fights. Because it hurts to think about him. It hurts to be alone. It hurts to not have the people that you love tell you it's gonna be OK.

Cody Hastings

You don't know anything!

Yeah, I do. I do! 'Cause I lost my dad, too. It feels like someone...took something from you. And there's a giant hole inside of you. But one day that--that feeling that you're feeling right now, that feeling is gonna go away. I promise.

Cody Hastings

It's not fair!

No. It's not fair at all.

Elizabeth Thatcher

You think people in relationships can have good secrets?

Sure. Every now and then.

Elizabeth Thatcher

Well, I don't think it's a good idea.

So you have no secrets?

Elizabeth Thatcher

Do you?

Yeah, one or two. [Elizabeth looks shocked.] I'll gladly share them with you.

Elizabeth Thatcher

Please do!

OK, well, the first time that we met I thought you were...attractive.

Elizabeth Thatcher

That's your deep, dark secret?

Well, not anymore since you pried it out of me. Your turn.

Elizabeth Thatcher

Alright. When we first met, I thought you were...kind of cute.

Kind of cute. Kind of cute. Not like ruggedly cute? Not even handsome?

Elizabeth Thatcher

Well, you did grow on me.

Those who signed up for tomorrow's campout, please raise your hands.

Cody Hastings

I knew it wasn't gonna happen.

No, no! It's happening Cody. But unfortunately, Pastor Hogan cannot make it. So I'm gonna be going instead...

Do girls get to go, too?

I'm sorry, this one is just for the boys.

Emily Montgomery

I don't see why the girls can't go.

Opal Weise

Yeah.

Well, uh, maybe, uh, next time when we can all plan ahead.

Elizabeth?...Wh--what are you doing here?

Elizabeth Thatcher

Well, I asked the girls if they wanted a little campout of their own!

Emily Montgomery

And we voted yes.

Democracy in action.

Sure you used enough soap there, Cody?

Cody Hastings

He was pretty dirty. Has he been chasing squirrels?

Only thing Rip chases these days is his food bowl.

Sometimes I think you have the patience of a saint.

Elizabeth Thatcher

Children are like puzzles. Sometimes you have to work really hard to put the pieces together. But it's always worth it...

I believe that you are gonna make a terrific mom one day.

Elizabeth Thatcher

Because I like puzzles?

Yeah. But most importantly, because you make great shepherd's pie.

Elizabeth Thatcher

[laughing] OK.

So...

Elizabeth Thatcher

So...?

Isn't this where you're supposed to tell me I'm gonna make a great dad one day?

Elizabeth Thatcher

I don't know if that's true.

You don't?

Elizabeth Thatcher

I've never tried your shepherd's pie.