When Calls the Heart Season 9 Episode 5: Journey into the Light

Allie and Nathan return to Hope Valley. Nathan thanks Elizabeth for letting him ride Sergeant for the journey.

Joseph and Cooper watch as Bill sends off the man they think hit Nathan with his car to the penitentiary. Lee approaches with a favor to ask Joseph: he would like to go to the mill with him to finish a special project.

Later, outside the Soda Fountain, Nathan and Bill take notice of Lucas and Wyman speaking, and wonder why those two have been spending so much time together lately.

Inside the Soda Fountain, Allie meets Mei at the pharmacy counter. Allie says she thinks Mei is so beautiful; Nathan claims not to have noticed. Allie says he is just like someone else she knows, pointing to an oblivious Robert.

Elizabeth finds a frustrated Rosemary decluttering the Valley Voice headline board. Rosemary fears Lee is starting to get tired of her, saying that ever since they started working together in the office they seem to be getting farther apart at home.

Meanwhile, Bill tries to help Hickam gain some gravitas in the community. He starts by telling Hickam to ditch the bowtie, and also encourages him not to be so nice all the time as people will think he is trying to pull a fast one on them.

Nearby, Elizabeth finds Lucas working on Lee's motorcycle, which he now owns. He was riding to blow off some steam over Jerome Smith and the pending sale of the oil company. He apologizes for his casual appearance, his shirttail out, sleeves rolled up and hair a mess. Elizabeth likes this rugged look and gives him a kiss.

At the office, Rosemary takes a call from her confidential informant. Lee wonders who it is but she reminds him it is confidential. Lee steps out stating he needs to talk to Joseph; however, when Rosemary checks in with Joseph, Lee is nowhere to be found. Lee lied, and is really at the mercantile trying to get Florence to spill the name of Rosemary's informant.

Allie calls Nathan "Dad" as she laments over her feelings for Robert. Nathan is happy to hear Allie call him by the new name and suggests she and Robert try just being friends for a while.

At the schoolhouse, Elizabeth apologizes to Mr. Landis for her prior outburst as he leaves to oversee the ruling on her certification to teach Angela. Before he goes, Minnie approaches and invites Landis to dinner.

While cleaning up the office Rosemary finds a love poem on Lee's desk. Later she asks Elizabeth if it is possible he has met someone else. Elizabeth assures her true love never strays and encourages her to talk to Lee.

At the Canfield cabin Minnie prepares for dinner with Mr. Landis despite Cooper's protests. Landis arrives and soon shares he used to be a music teacher. Minnie tells him Angela plays the piano and has her play for him, and when Landis joins her at the piano they have a great time playing together.

At the saloon Lucas is about to head out when Nathan asks him what is going on with him and Wyman. Lucas wonders why Nathan is so curious about him lately.

Later, after dinner with Elizabeth, Lucas admits he has been challenged to a race by Nathan. He will ride his motorcycle as Nathan rides Newton. Elizabeth wonders if Lucas is trying to prove something with this race.

The next day, Nathan and Lucas take off in a race. Shortly after that, Lucas's motorcycle dies. Nathan asks if Lucas would like a ride back to town, and Lucas declines.

Nathan returns to town with a round of applause. Elizabeth asks if Lucas is okay, and Nathan assures her the only thing hurt is Lucas's pride.

Nearby at the barbershop, Fiona shares with Faith that she closed an oil deal. Henry arrives, upset that Fiona allowed Jerome to buy out Lucas's portion of the company.

As Landis says goodbye to Hope Valley, he lets Elizabeth know he is going to return to teaching as Minnie reminded him of his passion for it.

Bill watches Hickam shake hands with Wyman, and warns Hickam to watch out because Wyman is a snake.

Back at home Lee invites Rosemary to the backyard. He tells her they need more time together outside of work. Rosemary is surprised, as she thought he was sick of spending time together. He has a surprise for her: lawn chairs that he built with Joseph's help. He assures her this chair is solid, unlike the last chair he had her sit in. As they sit down, he recites the poem she found on his desk.

Lucas finally makes his way back to town with his broken bike and finds Elizabeth waiting for him at the gas station. He admits he has never stayed put for a long time. Elizabeth is the reason he stays in Hope Valley, and he vows that if they were married he would run home to her every night. The two share a sweet kiss.

The episode leaves several Season 9 threads open. Elizabeth's certification to teach Angela is still unsettled: Landis leaves town to oversee the ruling rather than deliver it, so whether Elizabeth can keep teaching Angela is not confirmed within the episode.

Lucas's position with Wyman remains unresolved. Nathan and Bill notice how much time Lucas and Wyman have been spending together and Lucas tells Nathan only that he wonders why Nathan is so curious, so what Lucas is actually doing with Walden is not confirmed. The oil company is now further out of his hands, with Fiona closing the deal that lets Jerome Smith buy out Lucas's portion and Henry openly upset about it.

Rosemary's fear about Lee is answered only indirectly. Lee explains that he wants more time together outside work and recites the poem she found, but the episode never has the two of them name her suspicion out loud, so whether the misunderstanding is fully cleared is left open.