Elizabeth hears news about her book; Lee gets a surprise that stirs up wounds from his past; Fiona tries to find a way to stay in Hope Valley; Lucas makes a last-ditch effort to preserve his partnership in Gowen Petroleum.

Elizabeth and Nathan try to resolve their differences; Rosemary learns a secret about Lee; Elizabeth feels betrayed by Lucas, but helps him get the oil company's records from Gowen; Nathan goes under cover; Fiona gets bad news.

A dangerous windstorm puts Hope Valley at risk; Elizabeth takes half the class on a field trip while Carson is the substitute teacher for the rest; Jesse causes concern.

Elizabeth goes on a trip with Lucas and must face her growing feelings for him; Jesse and Clara adjust to sharing a home; Lee and Rosemary are challenged with watching Little Jack.

Elizabeth gets the people of Hope Valley to band together as only they can to give Clara and Jesse the wedding of their dreams.

Elizabeth gets a surprise bouquet of flowers on her doorstep which has the whole town wondering who left them. Rosemary and Lee organize Jesse & Clara's Bachelor and Bachelorette parties.

Elizabeth, Carson and Faith deal with an outbreak of chickenpox. Faith's dedication to her job jeopardizes her future.

Elizabeth encourages Nathan to investigate his father. Lucas enjoys the first chapters of Elizabeth's novel. Clara and Jesse cross items off their wedding to-do list.

Nathan tries to protect his niece by keeping her away from her grandfather, an ex-convict, but is torn by her desire to get to know him and learn more about her late mother. Elizabeth does her best to support Nathan, including helping him host a sleepover for his niece. Bill and Lucas join forces when a rumor about food poisoning impacts their businesses. Faith considers a job opportunity that would take her out of Hope Valley, while Carson has a different career path in mind for her. Rosemary feels hurt when Clara and Elizabeth ignore her well-intentioned advice, while Jesse turns to Lee for tips on a happy marriage.

Lucas gives Elizabeth writing advice that causes her to search for new inspiration. Rosemary and Lee plan a vacation. Faith returns home with a dilemma that may force her to part ways from Carson. Gowen is interviewed for a business magazine.