When Calls the Heart Season 1 Episode 2: Cease and Desist

Abigail Stanton

Abigail and the other widows are shocked and saddened when they are notified by The Pacific Northwest Mining Company that will be evicted from their company-owned homes to make room for new miner recruits. Elizabeth is desperate to help the women, while Abigail is enraged, and gathers the widows to find a solution.

Confirmed in the episode: Abigail and the other widows are shocked and saddened when they are notified by The Pacific Northwest Mining Company that will be evicted from their company-owned homes to make room for new miner recruits. Elizabeth is desperate to help the women, while Abigail is enraged, and gathers the widows to find a solution. Meanwhile, taking a different approach, Abigail leads the widows into Henry Gowen's office dressed in miner's gear, explaining they will work in the mines if it means being able to stay in Coal Valley, the only home they've ever known.

Interpretation: Recorded here is what the official recap shows Abigail Stanton doing or saying in this episode; the recap states no further motive or outcome beyond the events cited.

Elizabeth Thornton

Elizabeth is desperate to help the women, while Abigail is enraged, and gathers the widows to find a solution. Jack encourages Elizabeth to find a legal loophole, and she enlists the help of her concerned students to research their options.

Confirmed in the episode: Elizabeth is desperate to help the women, while Abigail is enraged, and gathers the widows to find a solution. Jack encourages Elizabeth to find a legal loophole, and she enlists the help of her concerned students to research their options.

Interpretation: Recorded here is what the official recap shows Elizabeth Thornton doing or saying in this episode; the recap states no further motive or outcome beyond the events cited.

Jack Thornton

Jack encourages Elizabeth to find a legal loophole, and she enlists the help of her concerned students to research their options.

Confirmed in the episode: Jack encourages Elizabeth to find a legal loophole, and she enlists the help of her concerned students to research their options.

Interpretation: Recorded here is what the official recap shows Jack Thornton doing or saying in this episode; the recap states no further motive or outcome beyond the events cited.

Henry Gowen

Meanwhile, taking a different approach, Abigail leads the widows into Henry Gowen's office dressed in miner's gear, explaining they will work in the mines if it means being able to stay in Coal Valley, the only home they've ever known. Mr. Gowen reluctantly agrees to allow the widows of Coal Valley to work the mine, telling them they must clear the rubble from the mine by the eviction deadline in order be allowed to stay in their homes.

Confirmed in the episode: Meanwhile, taking a different approach, Abigail leads the widows into Henry Gowen's office dressed in miner's gear, explaining they will work in the mines if it means being able to stay in Coal Valley, the only home they've ever known. Mr. Gowen reluctantly agrees to allow the widows of Coal Valley to work the mine, telling them they must clear the rubble from the mine by the eviction deadline in order be allowed to stay in their homes.

Interpretation: Recorded here is what the official recap shows Henry Gowen doing or saying in this episode; the recap states no further motive or outcome beyond the events cited.