Bill Avery quotes from When Calls the Heart

Bill Avery

I did warn you that firing Elizabeth Thatcher wouldn't be popular with a lot of people.

Bill Avery

I've seen banks fail, and it's fear in the community that pushes them over the edge.

Abigail Stanton

This cut behind your ear looks very deep. I think it might need some stitches.

Bill Avery

The lengths I'll go to to get you to make a fuss over me. You good with a needle?

Abigail Stanton

I've made all my own curtains.

Bill Avery

How about sewin' a person?

Abigail Stanton

Well, we're about to find out.

Bill Avery

Is there something wrong?

Abigail Stanton

You tell me, Mr. Avery.

Bill Avery

Oh, we're back to Mr. Avery? What happened to Bill?

Abigail Stanton

He's married, with a child.

Bill Avery

You tell me where it is, and I might be able to get you out of here.

And how do I know you won't shoot me in the back?

Bill Avery

'Cause I'm a Mountie, and I keep my word. And if I kill a man I want to look him in the eyes.

Abigail Stanton

Bill, what are you doing here?

Bill Avery

Making breakfast.

Abigail Stanton

With my pans and my eggs?

Bill Avery

Actually, they're our pans and our eggs.

Abigail Stanton

Excuse me?

Bill Avery

I'm your new partner.

Rosemary LeVeaux

So will we see you in an apron any time soon?

Bill Avery

Well, I don't know about an apron, but I do have a recipe for a chicken casserole that's gonna have them lining up outside the door.

Rosemary LeVeaux

Mr. Avery! You are full of surprises, I had no idea you could cook!

Bill Avery

Rosemary, I spent two weeks working undercover as a chef. Not only did I catch two escaped cons, but I learned how to fricassee a pheasant.

Think you could cover for me for about an hour?...I promised someone we'd pick out a Christmas tree together.

Bill Avery

Go ahead. Consider it an early Christmas present. Actually, consider it your only Christmas present!

Abigail Stanton

You don't think I can handle it?

Bill Avery

I didn't say that.

Abigail Stanton

Well then what are you saying?

Bill Avery

I'm just saying that it's a big job for a--

Abigail Stanton

For a what?

Bill Avery

Well for a--for a busy businesswoman. And mother. Like yourself. Just a lot of responsibility.

Abigail Stanton

I see. But since you're my business partner, I guess you'd have no problem running the cafe if I take over as mayor for awhile. Unless, of course, it's too much responsibility. For you.

Bill Avery

Bring on the apron!

Elizabeth Thatcher

Gentlemen! How fortunate to find you all together!

Bill Avery

How can we help you, Miss Thatcher?

Elizabeth Thatcher

I am here on official Christmas business.

Which is?

Elizabeth Thatcher

Well, so far none of the men in this town have stepped forward to play Santa on Christmas Eve. So I don't care how you boys do it. Just find someone to volunteer.

Yes, ma'am.

Bill Avery

Gentlemen! How're we gonna settle this?

Darts.

Loser wears the big red suit.

So who goes first?

Bill Avery

I feel lucky.

Well, I guess we know who's playing Santa.

Bill Avery

Going somewhere?

Robert Wolf

I'm running away.

Bill Avery

Sounds serious.

Robert Wolf

Yeah, it's bad.

Bill Avery

Guess you got a plan, right? Place to live, job lined up.

Robert Wolf

No. I guess I'll just be a drifter.

Bill Avery

That's not any kinda life. Unless of course you join a gang, rob banks. There's always that.

Robert Wolf

I don't think my parents would let me.

Sounds like we're gonna be riding into an ambush.

Bill Avery

It's not an ambush, Jack, if we know it's coming.

Pastor Frank Hogan

And we'll know it's coming.

We?

Pastor Frank Hogan

I'll ride with you.

You don't have to do that, Frank.

Pastor Frank Hogan

A lot of folks are depending on that payroll. I'd like to help out.

You are a man of many talents, Pastor. Let me show you my gratitude.

Pastor Frank Hogan

I appreciate it, but I don't need a reward for doing a good deed, thanks.

Going up against a rifle with your bare hands is more than a good deed.

Pastor Frank Hogan

I had a pleasant ride with my friends, got a little exercise. I won't take your money for that.

OK. Don't be surprised if your collection plate is fuller than usual this Sunday. [to Bill] And you're gonna see a nice little bonus in your pay this week.

Bill Avery

I have no problem taking your money.

Bill Avery

Let's have a drink.

Henry Gowen

I only drink with friends.

Bill Avery

Well, then you must be pretty thirsty.