♪ ♪
[Gasps]
[Scared horses]
Hold on, hold on!
Lily, you hang on!
[Gasps]
[Heavy breathing]
♪ ♪
[Sighs]
[Exhales]
♪ ♪
Oliver Cronin!
There is work to be done.
♪ ♪
Thomas!
[Door squeals]
Yes, Mother?
I'm chilled to the bone.
[Scoffs]
Thank you, dear.
And I'm going to die of thirst!
♪ ♪
After work, come straight home.
I don't want you playing in the woods.
I know you're going to anyway.
Just remember I told you not to.
And don't forget your coat.
♪ ♪ [Children playing]
♪ ♪ [Townspeople chatting]
♪ ♪
[Exhales]
♪ ♪
Lily.
What are you doing?
Good morning, Sarrah.
You'd better not let Mr. Booth see you,
or there will be trouble.
I know.
[Exhales]
Would you give this letter to Lily?
Please.
Do you want me to lose my job?
No, of course not.
Then don't ask.
Sarrah—
[Door creaks]
[Footsteps] [Spurs jingle]
[Sighs]
Good morning, Mr. Booth.
You're late.
I am right on time.
♪ ♪
♪ La la la la la ♪
[Sighs]
♪ La la la la la la ♪
♪ La la la la la ♪
♪ La la la la ♪
Rae Grant,
why aren't you milking the cow?
I can't!
You can't, or you won't?
I can't.
What do you mean you can't?
The cow's gone.
What?
Come on.
♪ ♪
[Grunts]
Twelve—
[Grunts]
And that makes thirteen.
We are just one short.
I loaned one out to the Johnsons.
Elias Grant, we don't even have enough to feed our own girls,
and you give away our inventory?
They will pay us when they can.
Everyone knows the mine is dry.
What is it?
The cow's gone.
What?!
Rae went to milk her this morning, and she's gone.
I'm sorry.
Elias, what have you done?
I sold our cow to Gabriel Hollis.
That cow gave good milk.
Milk doesn't pay the rent.
But it fills the belly.
[Jingling spurs]
It's Mr. Booth.
Good morning, Mr. Booth.
We're just a little bit short this time.
but we'll make it up next month.
I've heard this before.
This should cover this month's rent.
I know we're behind on what we owe for surplus, but—
I'll add interest to next month.
♪ ♪
Understood.
♪ ♪
All right, back to work.
Go on.
♪ ♪
[Dog whimpering]
♪ ♪
[Dog barks]
[Dog whimpers]
[Birds chirp and scatter]
[Birds chirp]
[Knocking]
[Coughing from inside]
Mrs. Firth!
I know you're in there!
No, it's a beautiful day.
It's the same as yesterday.
[Jingling spurs]
Here he comes.
Just like clockwork.
Selfish.
Penny-pinching.
Mingy.
Rapacious.
Stingy.
Uncharitable.
[Both gasp] Mr. Booth!
Always a pleasure.
Keep the change.
If all my tenants were like you, I'd be a very happy man.
True happiness, Mr. Booth,
lies in making others happy.
[Chuckles]
[Growls]
Penurious.
Tightwad.
And thirty-seven.
All right.
I will see you soon.
♪ ♪
Mr. Booth?
Mrs. Firth.
Did you bring the rent?
Could I have more time?
Didn't you ask for more time last month?
Yes.
I was expecting a letter from my husband, and it never came.
You know, I could get twice as much for that property.
I know, Sir,
and I'll pay you.
I just need more time.
What happened to that lady's face?
[Sighs]
You have two days!
♪ ♪
[Knocking]
Come in.
Sarrah made supper.
I'm not very hungry.
Please come downstairs for dinner.
♪ ♪ [Carriage sounds]
♪ ♪ [Horses whinny]
Whoa, whoa.
My turn.
Oh, no. No. [Chuckles]
I, uh . . .
I promised your father that I would keep you safe,
and I intend to keep my word.
You did?
[Imitates Mr. Booth] My daughter, Lily,
is the most beautiful girl in the world.
If anything should happen to her while in your care,
I will shoot you where you stand.
What could I do but promise?
Gabriel Hollis would let me try.
What did you just say about Gabriel Hollis?
I said, "Gabriel would let me try."
Oh, he would, would he?
Well, would Gabriel Hollis do this?
[Music builds]
[Birds call]
Oliver's not back yet?
and he knows he's supposed to help carry the wash home.
He probably lost track of time.
It's like his head is completely in the clouds.
There he is.
[Door opens]
Do you know what time it is?
Do you know how worried I've been?
Oh, and where's your coat?
Gathering rocks?
I'm sure you wouldn't do this if mother and father were here.
Hurry home. We have work to do.
[Rocks tumble]
I'm sure she didn't mean it.
She's just tired.
That's all.
♪ ♪
I'm sorry I lost my temper.
It's gonna take a miracle to get this washing finished in time.
[Knocking]
Go on. See who it is.
[Whistling]
Who is it?
Come on, it's late.
[Cocks gun]
What'cha doing?
♪ ♪
Never shot a preacher before.
♪ ♪
[Sighs] Thomas!
My oatmeal tastes like sawdust.
My back . . . ugh . . . it feels like it's broken.
Mother, I would very much like for you to hear my sermon today.
Why, how can I, dear?
You know I'm standing on death's doorstep.
Pass me my book, please.
Thank you.
Do you know who
this parsimonious Ebenezer Scrooge reminds me of?
Who's that, Mother?
James Booth. Ugh!
He's even more detestable ever since Lily had that
terrible accident.
How can you be civil to that man after all he's done to you?
Keeping Lily locked up in that house day and night.
Someone needs to show Mr. Booth the error of his ways.
Actually, I think he's much worse.
At least Scrooge did have a heart at the end.
Thomas?
♪ ♪
I was beautiful, wasn't I?
You still are.
Am I?
You are.
You'll always be my beautiful Lily.
I thought we might attend service today.
No.
Why not?
Is it because of the preacher, or
is it because you don't want people to see my face?
I prayed to God
to spare your mother.
I prayed hard, Lily.
On my knees, I begged . . .
I know.
and He still took her.
That's why we're not going.
♪ ♪
[Growls]
"And when Jesus departed thence,
two blind men followed him, crying and saying
"Thou Son of David, have mercy on us."
And when He was come into the house,
the blind men came to Him,
and Jesus saith unto them,
"Belieive ye that I am able to do this?"
They said unto Him, "Yea, Lord."
Then touched He their eyes, saying,
"According to your faith,
be it unto you."
And their eyes were opened,
and Jesus straightly charged them, saying—"
My, my, my.
Look at Gabriel Hollis.
But look at Sarrah.
Well, he is preaching a sermon.
It's not his preaching she's interested in.
[Snorting]
"And Jesus straightly charged them, saying
that no man know it."
If I were young again—
Who would you choose?
Why would I have to choose?
[Laughter]
Miracles happen every day.
For example, a newborn baby.
Miracles are . . . are all around us.
We just have to know where to look for them.
Don't you think his sermons are getting a bit longwinded?
He's pining for Lily.
So we all have to suffer?
Oh!
[Church bell rings]
[Blows out candle]
If it snowed in Woodhaven, would that be a miracle?
It hasn't snowed in Woodhaven since before you were born.
But Pastor Keating said that miracles could happen today,
just like they did in the Bible.
That's right, Rae.
So if someone could make a miracle happen,
they would be called a Miracle Maker,
and I bet they could make it snow.
Isn't that right, Pastor?
that's not exactly what I said, no.
But that's what I heard.
What do you think a miracle maker would be like, Pastor?
Well, um . . .
I suppose a miracle maker could be someone who
does something out of the ordinary—
something remarkable to better the world.
I think he'd be important—
like a rich man, but not like Mr. Booth.
And he'd be kind.
And helpful.
And he'd make it snow!
Snow?
Well,
he could if he wanted to!
My pa says we need a miracle in Woodhaven,
or we're all gonna be in a whole lotta trouble.
All right, you kids get going now.
Come on.
[footsteps]
Come on.
Is that what a miracle maker looks like?
♪ ♪
[telegraph clicking]
[footsteps]
[telegraph clicking]
A telegraph?
We haven't received a telegraph in years!
[telegraph clicking]
What does it say?
Uh... it says that a miracle maker is coming to town.
When?
Doesn't say.
We need to tell everyone!
All we have to do is tell Agnes and Bessie, and within minutes
the whole town will know! [giggling]
You're all gonna be late for work now.
But what about the miracle maker?
There's bread to be made, work to be done.
You know, if a miracle maker really does come to Woodhaven
maybe he could help us pay off what we owe Mr. Booth
and we won't get thrown out on the street.
Papa, is that true?
We're gonna be thrown out on the street?
No.
Now there'll be no more talk of the miracle maker.
Get dressed, Adelaide.
First the cow and now this?
Jenny, all right,
listen, this is my first-born son right here.
Okay? Just, settle down.
I'll always take care of you and the girls.
I always will.
Sarrah!
Hello, Thomas.
Good morning, Sarrah, how are you? Allow me.
I'm well, thank you.
Wonderful, and Lily, how's Lily?
She's well.
Would you...
Would you tell Lily that I love her?
[exasperated sigh]
Why not tell her yourself?
Well, I—
Well I—I have, I have-
in this letter.
I'm sorry.
Please, Sarrah?
[sighs]
Thank you.
What would I do without you?
Have you heard?
A miracle maker is coming to town today!
[giggling]
Sarrah!
Thank you!
Thank you.
That's it, that's it.
Unroll it!
[cheering]
It's wonderful! [cheering]
[footsteps]
I'm off to Mapleton. I shall be back shortly.
Mapleton?
There's property I'm looking to purchase.
You don't take care of the property you already have.
That is my tenants' responsibility.
How can they take care of their houses?
They can barely afford to put food on the table.
You don't know what you're talking about.
I know enough.
I that know Sarrah hasn't had a new dress in years,
and others in the town are destitute.
I work hard.
So should they.
Why are you so heartless?
Remember not to leave the house while I'm gone.
How could I forget?
You remind me every day.
I'm trying to protect you, Lily.
[footsteps]
[sound of tuning fiddle]
This town could use a miracle maker.
I may swoon when I see him.
He should be handsome.
Of course, but it doesn't matter what he looks like,
as long as he's able to make miracles happen.
But still, he could be handsome.
Of course!
Handsome...
and rich!
[giggling]
[horse walking]
It's Mr. Booth.
What's going on here?
We're waiting for the miracle maker!
He's gonna make it snow!
Really?
When was the last time it snowed in Woodhaven?
I'm not sure,
but I think the miracle maker could make it happen.
Somebody's coming!
[crowd gossips]
[stagecoach rattling]
[♪ fiddle music playing ♪]
Well! What have we here?
Are you the miracle maker?
My dear strange child, what are you talking about?
We received a telegraph.
That a miracle maker is coming?
[scoff]
A telegraph?
And a miracle maker?
I'm afraid you have the wrong man.
who can show me where the hotel is?
Well, we don't actually have a hotel, Sir, but, um...
I'm sure we could find a place for you.
No hotel...
imagine that.
Well,
I think I'll take my chances in the next town.
Good day.
[crowd moans]
[door slams]
♪ ♪
[stagecoach rattles]
Don't go!
I know he's still coming!
♪ ♪
Don't go!
♪ ♪
I saw Thomas this morning.
Oh?
Did he ask about me?
No.
Oh.
[scissors snip]
[humming]
[paper rustling]
[sigh]
Dear Lily,
[paper rustling]
I can't, my hands are shaking.
Will you read it?
I have work to do!
Dear Lily,
I'll be waiting at the top of Johnson's Peak
tomorow night at 8.
Please meet me there, I need to see you.
With love, Thomas.
Are you gonna' meet him?
You know I can't.
You don't have to tell anybody.
Sarrah Cronin,
are you encouraging me to disobey my father?
Yes. And if you had seen the look on Thomas's face
this morning.
No.
I can't.
♪ ♪
Hey everyone, look!
♪ ♪
Be still my beating heart.
And mine!
Is that a chicken?
Looks like a chicken.
Because it is a chicken!
And that's...
a dog!
[chicken clucks]
He is the miracle maker!
How do you know?
I just do!
We must tell Mary.
Is that really the miracle maker?
Gotta go tell everyone.
♪ ♪
Are you the miracle maker?
[chuckle]
Good morning.
I asked you a question:
Are you the miracle maker?
And is that your dog?
And why do you have a chicken?
Excuse my little ray of sunshine.
She says what's on her mind.
I see that.
Can you make it snow?
Oh, Rae, all right.
Rae, why don't you go inside and help your mother?
Good girl.
I'm Elias Grant.
Matthew. I'm looking for somewhere to stay.
Oh—
Mr. Booth owns all the houses in Woodhaven.
He owns everything in the world!
Well,
I spent what little money I had on my journey!
That's a shame...
'cause he's stingy, too!
Oliver will show you around town.
He'll take you to Mr. Booth. His sister works for him.
I'll go with you.
No you won't, you're gonna stay here.
And good to meet ya.
But why?
Because we got work to do!
- But— -Come on!
I wanna see!
We all do, we all wanna see!
♪ ♪
[knocking]
[Simultaneously] We have
news!
A miracle maker came to town!
My goodness!
He's...
lovely.
Oh, and he has such nice eyes!
Actually, we don't know if he's a miracle maker just yet.
Well, I do.
Perhaps he can work a miracle so you can get out of bed.
Or find you two a husband.
Oh.
You mean, one each?
Because I'm not going to share.
[giggling]
[distant] Mr. Booth!
Mr. Booth!
What's happened?
Lily's hurt.
Give her to me.
Give her to me!
The buggy tipped over. I'm sorry.
You promised you'd take care of her!
It was an accident. I'm so sorry.
You are never, to see my Lily again.
No.
Ever!
Mr. Booth, please...
[door slams]
[footsteps]
Good morning.
Morning, gentlemen.
I'm Matthew.
Thomas Keating.
The pastor.
That's right.
And how is your flock?
[sigh]
In need of miracles.
And the shepherd?
Oliver,
can I trust you to take care of my dog and chicken?
♪ ♪ [chicken clucking]
[footsteps]
[knocking]
Yes?
Mr. Booth at home?
Wait here, please.
Mr. Booth!
Yes?
I'm looking for a place to stay.
Elias Grant told me you're the man to see!
Well, I don't rent to strangers.
What is my brother doing?
Looking after my dog and chicken.
Of course he is.
I don't have any houses to rent.
Well, there is that old shack
across the street from where I live.
No one will wanna live there. I was about to tear the place down
That'll be fine.
I have no money, but I'm not afraid of hard work,
if you need work around this place.
Key's in my desk drawer, Sarrah. Go get it.
It'll keep you dry.
That's about all I can say for it.
I appreciate it.
Thank you, Sarrah.
My brother has work to do.
At this hour? What about school?
There's too much work to be done.
Besides, Woodhaven can't afford a teacher.
Huh.
♪ ♪
Got some work to do.
♪ ♪ [chicken clucking]
♪ ♪ [twigs cracking]
♪ ♪
[dirt crunching]
♪ ♪
I need to get this over there.
♪ ♪
[grunting]
Thank you.
I couldn't have done that alone.
♪ ♪
[sticks clatter]
♪ ♪
Oliver, it's time for bed.
Sarrah.
Thank you for keeping Oliver out of trouble all day.
Oh!
That smells wonderful!
It's not much, but you're welcome.
I said, "time for bed."
♪ ♪
There'll be more work tomorow.
For your dog.
Thank you.
Is... Oliver, uhh...
he doesn't speak.
Not anymore.
He hasn't spoken since mother and father passed away.
I took him to a doctor, but it didn't help.
Sorry about your folks, Sarrah.
Raising your brother alone can't be easy.
I manage.
You manage very well.
Thank you.
Good night.
Night.
[footsteps]
♪ ♪
[chicken clucking]
Hey, girl.
Thank you.
♪ ♪
[footsteps]
Come to see me off?
Yes,
and to ask a favor.
I'd like to go out tonight.
Out of the question.
Thomas wrote me a letter. He wants to see me.
After what he did to you?
I'm not a child anymore. I can make my own decisions.
As long as you live under my roof,
you will obey my rules.
It's for your own good. Why can't you understand that?
[sigh]
♪ ♪
Where's the miracle maker?
You ready?
My pa says if I don't catch any fish this time,
I can't come home.
Oh, he means it all right.
That dog better not scare all the fish away.
[footsteps]
Good morning.
Morning.
I'd like to exchange this rock
for a loaf of bread.
♪ ♪
Well—
Matthew!
I see you met my wife Jenny
and our son, Elias Grant Jr.
Not much of a talker. He'll get there.
Matthew wants to exchange this rock
for a—a loaf of bread.
That seem like a fair trade.
Two eggs for a measure of corn for my chicken
and a handfull of seeds?
Done and done.
I...
the bread will be ready this afternoon.
I'll have Rae bring it for you.
Thank you, Jenny,
that's very kind of you.
You find a place to stay?
The shack at the edge of town.
I've got a hammer and some nails out back
if you wanna borrow them.
Just bring the hammer back when you're done.
Thank you.
A rock?
Well, and some eggs.
[sigh]
This is a reminder of your folly.
Isn't that my job?
I know,
but I can help.
You know your father asked you not to come out of the house.
Yes, but he is in Mapleton.
Besides,
I can't stay inside one more minute.
Why is he doing this?
Perhaps he thinks it's for your own good.
If I hear one more time
that keeping me locked indoors
is for my own good,
I'll scream.
He's just trying to protect you.
People can be thoughtless and cruel at times.
And Thomas?
Not Thomas,
he loves you.
So does my father.
Here.
Who was that man yesterday?
The town thinks he's some sort of miracle maker.
He came looking for a place to stay.
He doesn't have any money, but your father
said he could stay in the shack.
He did?
I'm never gonna be able to go home.
I told you that dog was gonna scare the fish away.
[dog whimpers]
Even though there were no fish to scare.
[water splashes]
♪ ♪
You got one?
Don't let it go!
Come on, come on!
Holy fish!
[splash]
Why are you planting seeds now?
They won't grow until a long time.
But they will grow,
eventually.
Are you ever gonna make it snow?
[chuckle]
Is that for me?
This is pretty.
So,
you like being the youngest?
It's okay.
But when the baby comes
I won't be the baby sister anymore.
So do your brothers work at the mine?
What brothers?
Well, the sign says "Grant and Sons"
[giggle]
I know that.
Ma hopes this baby will be a boy.
That'll make Papa happy.
And if Papa's happy, Mama's happy.
[sigh]
I fold.
So do I.
[triumphant laugh]
So I win!
You always cheat.
I do not.
You cheated on me with Samuel Fletcher.
Oh, humbug, and a wink from Samuel Fletcher
hardly constitutes cheating.
Besides, that was 40 years ago!
Finally!
She admits it at last!
[giggling]
Well, have there been any miracles yet?
No,
all he does is clear rocks out of his yard and plant seeds.
And that's not going to bring you any grandchildren.
Bessie!
Your son needs to get himself married.
That would take a miracle.
For James to allow his daughter to speak to Thomas again.
[footsteps]
Matthew?
Pastor Keating!
How are ya?
Came to offer some help.
I could use it, thank you.
[dog barking]
♪ ♪
There you are, boy!
Look how many fish we caught!
Well, thats enough to feed many!
Thanks for taking Shadow on your adventure boys,
hope he wasn't any trouble.
No trouble at all.
One for you...
Well, thank you very much!
And one for shadow.
Hmm.
You better get home, Porter;
your dad was worried about ya'.
He's worried about me?
Yeah, he was by here a couple times asking if I had seen ya.
And you're sure it was my pa?
He's got a really big belly and a loud voice.
I'm sure.
Wait till he sees how many fish I caught!
♪ ♪
[footsteps]
Is it candy time?
Yes, it is.
Elias, we can't afford to keep doing this!
It's only once a week.
But it all adds up!
But the children look forward to it so much!
[sigh]
And so do you.
And so do I.
Good afternoon, children.
Did you get all your work done?
Yes!
Okay.
♪ ♪
Thank you!
You're welcome.
[giggling]
♪ ♪
Papa?
Do you think Matthew is a real miracle maker?
Let's wait and see about that, shall we?
Why did your mother take to her bed?
[sigh]
Father didn't come home from the war.
Broke her heart.
[sigh]
Must have been difficult,
for such a young boy.
He was a preacher as well.
I think she takes some comfort
knowing that I followed in his footsteps.
Did ya follow the right footsteps?
Have ya asked?
That was kind of you.
What?
That man.
The shack.
I rent many homes, Lily.
Never without payment.
Well, we shall see if I regret it.
It was still kind.
Now maybe people will realize you're not a
tight-fisted miser after all.
Let's hope not.
[owl call]
♪ ♪
[footsteps]
♪ ♪
Dear Thomas, I'm so sorry.
♪ ♪
[sigh]
♪ ♪
[coughing]
Lily!
[pained grunting]
Lily!
[sobbing]
[gasp]
[footsteps]
Will ya help?
Here,
place three seeds in each hole.
Now
cover it with dirt.
Do ya seem them anymore?
But you know they're there, cause you put them there.
In spring,
this place will be full of flowers.
We may not be here to see them.
But they will bloom.
Right now all you see is dirt.
But that little bit of work that you just did,
it's gonna pay off later.
Because you took the time to place them.
Now,
do you know why
I separate those rocks into two piles?
Because some, are ordinary rocks.
But some are special.
And over the years I've learned to know which ones are which.
One day, Oliver
you will know the difference.
Hey! I put mine on the branch first!
No, you didn't!
Yes, I did! It's the best branch on the tree
and everybody knows that!
Pastor Keating, Porter is telling a lie!
No I'm not!
All right, all right. Now what seems to be the problem?
I put mine on the branch first and she took it off.
It's the only good branch!
That's why I put it there first.
Children,
The miracle maker's watching.
I'm sorry, Porter.
We could share the branch.
[horse neighs]
All right, come on, let's go. Come on, come on.
But we're not done hanging ornaments yet!
I know, we'll come back later, come on.
Won't stay on the tree, they'll just scatter in the wind.
Like the children?
You have the means to give the people
of this town a beautiful tree.
If I did that they'd just expect more.
Thats how people are, the more they get, the more they want.
Not all people.
I worked hard for what I got.
I expect my tenants to do the same!
Being blessed with good fortune comes with it an obligation.
To share what we have.
Hey Matthew!
Obligation fulfilled.
[gasp]
He's coming this way.
I know, I have eyes.
He's gonna speak to us.
Isn't it a beautiful day, ladies?
Yes! It is!
Made all the more glorious with your lovely presence.
[giggling]
If all my tenants were like you, I'd be a very happy man.
That all it would take?
♪ ♪
What are these for?
Mr. Booth came in earlier and bought them,
seems he likes what you're doing with his old shack
and he wants you to do more.
Oh, I'm speechless.
Speechless? That is a miracle. Thank you.
Elias
There's a chair out back.
Jenny threw that out. You want it?
I could use it.
Then it's yours.
[knocking]
[footsteps]
♪ ♪
Good, you came to pay the rent.
No, Sir.
I don't have it,
but I had to come.
To thank you.
For what?
Because of your kindness,
I was able to buy food for my children.
Tonight, they did not go hungry.
It was just a coin.
Children,
this is the good man who's responsible for the
food you ate tonight.
Tell him thank you.
Thank you.
God bless you, Sir.
God bless you.
It was nothing.
It was everything.
♪ ♪
[knocking]
[door opens]
These were on the porch.
Secret admirer?
Maybe.
What are you doing, Thomas?
Well, did you give my letter to Lily?
I always keep my word.
I have to see her.
Then ask her again.
So she can refuse once more?
You give up too easily.
I didn't say that I was giving up.
It sounded like it.
Eh, what do you know, Sarrah.
Huh?
I mean you've... you've never been in love.
Well,
if I did love somebody, like you say you love Lily.
And if he loved me like I know Lily loves you.
Then I wouldn't let anybody or anything
stand in the way of us being together.
♪ ♪
That is what I would do.
♪ ♪
Are you looking for Oliver?
Yes, he's late again.
I think he's with Shadow.
Don't worry, they always come home when they're hungry.
Well he's going to be a lot hungrier when he goes to bed
without any supper.
[footsteps]
Come here, Oliver!
A soft voice can often be easier to hear.
Haven't I told you not to go out after dark?
Supper will be ready in 10 minutes.
And don't bring those rocks inside the house.
Goodnight.
[dog panting]
And what shall I do with you?
Thomas, are you out there?
It's getting dark and I want to read my book.
Lily?
Lily!
Lilly, I—I,
I know you're up there.
And I know you're listening.
So hear this, Lily Booth! I, Thomas Keating love you!
I love you with all my heart and soul
and I will love you forever!
Forever, Lily Booth, do you hear me?
Forever.
♪ ♪
[sigh]
Well, if you must know.
It took every fiber of my being to get out of this bed
and move that lamp.
What's wrong?
Did Mr. Booth do something?
No.
Good, because if he did...
The children decorated the old fir tree,
in the middle of the square.
Wow.
I wish I could see it.
I could take you,
tomorrow.
Don't be silly.
How would that look, my son
carrying me down the street like an old bag of bones.
Is that really what's most important mother?
What people think?
♪ ♪
You're such a joy to me, Thomas.
I'm sorry I've been...
such a curmudgeon
[sigh]
You probably... wish I had passed on too.
Oh, no.
No.
Then who would be here to teach me such patience?
[chuckling]
[door opens]
[footsteps]
♪ ♪
[whispered "Thomas"]
[door opens]
[door closes]
[footsteps]
♪ ♪
[candle is blown out]
[footsteps]
♪ ♪
[door opens and closes]
♪ ♪
[footsteps]
Lily.
Would you come here, please?
I needed some air.
Did you see him tonight?
Thomas loves me.
Just like you loved Mother.
No one could love you the way I loved your mother.
You mean,
no one could love me, as I am now.
Don't say that.
Don't you ever say that.
Why won't you let me see him?
Because he was careless.
I asked him to look after you.
I could have lost you, Lily.
Answer my question:
did you see him tonight?
I saw him.
He did not see me.
♪ ♪
Bessie!
♪ ♪
And all we have to do is bring a gift!
I don't know what to make of all this.
Who's behind it?
Look! A Christmas Eve dance!
Wonderful!
Would be if it snowed.
I'll go and get the bread.
More rocks?
All right, but be home before dark.
Ask Matthew if you can take Shadow.
I'll feel better knowing you're with him.
Sarah! I'm off to Mapleton.
I'll be back after dark, you let Lilly know?
Yes, Sir.
All right, come on.
[horse neighs]
[door opens]
Are you going to stay in bed all day?
Get up!
What, what are you doing?
Get up!
Have you been crying?
Thomas came to my window last night.
And?
I didn't speak to him.
Why not?
I don't know why not.
Lily Booth,
you are foolish, vain, and shallow.
If you think that Thomas would stop loving you because
of that little scar on your face?
What about you and Gabriel?
What are you talking about?
I know that he leaves flowers for you on your doorstep
every night and you just ignore him.
Gabriel?
Gabriel Hollis.
Oliver gave this to me.
Well?
Make your own bed.
Mrs. Grant?
I would like to purchase a gift.
What a beatiful chair!
Where did you get it?
Did you order it?
How could you afford it?
On pastor's wages.
What chair?
The one, on your porch.
I don't have a chair on my porch.
Yes you do!
Where?
Help me out of bed.
I have no idea where this came from.
Aren't you going to sit in it?
♪ ♪
It's a miracle!
It's a chair.
♪ ♪
[crowd talking]
♪ ♪
What book are you reading?
Why don't you come see.
Oh! I like this one.
Scrooge reminds me of Mr. Booth.
[laughter]
What's so funny?
Nothing.
Whats your doll's name?
Lucy.
I used to mend broken dolls when I was younger.
Would you like me to mend Lucy for you?
No, thank you.
It wouldn't take very long.
I could have her fixed and ready for Christmas Eve.
That's tommorow.
I know! I'll take good care of her.
I'd better not.
She'd miss me too much.
And what is going on here?
Your ma wants to fix my doll.
She does?
Are you going to let her?
I'm not sure.
Could I see?
I would.
Promise you'll take good care of her?
Oh! Cross my heart!
Remember!
Tomorrow!
Just came out for some fresh air, what's wrong with that?
Nothing—oh nothing at all.
[rattlesnake rattle]
I'm glad I'm not that rug.
You should be.
Can we talk?
Do you really think Thomas could love me...
as I am now?
If you don't know the answer to that question
you don't deserve him.
[dog barking]
Something's not right.
Shadow was with Oliver.
Go get the buggy!
Go!
♪ ♪
[dog barking]
♪ ♪
[horses neighing]
♪ ♪
Ned, I need to borrow your horse.
♪ ♪
[dog barking]
♪ ♪
Lily?
Sarrah! What is it?
Whoah!
[dog barking]
Oliver!
♪ ♪
Oh, no.
It's a snake bite.
How long has he been gone?
I don't know!
Okay.
Okay, gentle.
♪ ♪
I need, uhh, water and—and a cloth.
Hot water! Hot water and a cloth.
[dog whimpering]
It's okay, it's okay boy.
Lord, please help me.
Guide me and show me what to do.
All right, Thomas.
[door opens]
What's happening.
It's a snake bite, Sarah's fetching the doctor.
The boy can stay but you need to get out of my house.
James.
Thomas saved Oliver's life!
Stay out of this!
To your room!
No.
I'm staying with Oliver.
You're released from your position as pastor in this town,
and you need to leave, immediately.
You can't do that.
What is it?
Out of my house!
Thomas—
It's all right.
[Kiss]
♪ ♪
[horses whinny]
♪ ♪
Oh, I must have fallen asleep.
What are you doing up?
Where are we going?
Oh, they're beautiful.
Do...
Do you think they'll like it?
Oh, of course they will!
I'm so sorry.
All of those times I scolded you because of the rocks.
I was angry at you for coming home late.
Can you forgive me?
Yes.
We heard you were leaving.
Now, now,
no sad faces on Christmas Eve.
[sigh]
Come on!
♪ ♪
Come on!
♪ ♪
[footsteps]
Father?
I want to talk about what happened.
I don't wanna hear about it.
It wasn't Thomas's fault the buggy tipped.
It was mine.
Thomas Keating!
Yah!
[kissing noises]
[horse whinnys]
If you don't mind, I might actually get out and walk.
I was rather hoping to make it back to town before dawn.
Thomas, you tease.
[kissing sound]
[horse whinnys]
Hang on, hang on!
[screams]
Why didn't you say something?
I was afraid.
Of me?
[banging on door]
What's going on here?
Who's in charge?
I am...
and...
we want Pastor Keating to stay.
Yeah.
And we're not...
leaving your property until, well...
you say yes.
Well what if I call for the sheriff!
We don't have a sheriff!
Let him stay,
please?
[growls]
All right.
I'll think about it.
Now you kids get out of here before I change my mind!
♪ ♪
[chuckles]
I bet she missed me!
Oh, yes, she did!
I know she missed me.
She looks almost new!
Thank you!
We're still short.
Well,
count it again.
I did, I counted it 3 times.
Let me count.
It's no use, sweetheart.
We...
We don't have enough to pay Mr. Booth.
All we have are these darn rocks!
[rock smashes on the ground]
♪ ♪
Oh...
My...
This, has to be worth...
something.
[Door creaks]
Mother?
You look radiant.
Agnes helped me.
Well...
don't just stand there!
We have a party to go to!
[crowd murmuring]
♪ ♪
Thank you.
The town really needed this.
Don't thank me,
I didn't do this.
If not you...
[horses walking]
Welcome! To uhh...
Woodhaven's first annual Christmas party!
[crowd murmurs]
He's trying to do something nice!
Like Scrooge!
This might be a good time to pass out the gifts.
Me?
What better night is there to make amends?
Look at their faces, James.
They're so happy, willing to forgive and forget.
Who's first?
I am!
[crowd laughing]
♪ ♪
[fiddle tuning]
[clearing throat]
Would you mind playing for us?
All right everybody!
Let the dancing begin!
[crowd cheers]
[fiddle music ♪ ♪ ]
May I?
Of course!
This is wonderful!
[chuckles]
Merry Christmas, Mother!
Merry Christmas!
He's coming over here.
He's gonna ask me to dance!
He's going to ask me!
Me!
It would be an honor if you ladies would dance with me.
[gasp]
[giggling]
♪ ♪
I'll be keeping my eye on you.
I'd expect nothing less.
May I?
You may!
♪ ♪
Did you really mean forever?
Yes, of course I did!
Even with my—
Lily Booth!
Lily Booth.
Yes?
Will you be my wife?
Yes!
♪ ♪
[crowd cheers]
Elias!
It's time!
Are you sure?
Of course I'm sure!
I've had 5 children!
[victorious chuckle]
My son is going to be born tonight!
Christmas Eve boy!
It's coming now!
Now?
Now!
I... ahh!
It's going to be all right, dearest.
It's going to be all right.
Is, Mom going to be all right?
Yes, Rae.
The baby will come when he's ready.
Maybe we should pray.
That's a great idea.
♪ ♪
[Baby crying.]
Merry Christmas, Elias.
Merry Christmas.
Is it... a boy?
Or... a girl?
You have a new baby sister.
♪ ♪
Let me see that baby.
Presenting Eliza Grant, Jr.
Another beautiful baby girl.
♪ ♪
You can't go!
♪ ♪
I'm glad you found your voice, Oliver.
Why do you have to go when you made so many miracles happen?
Did I?
I simply moved a few rocks, and planted a few seeds.
It was more than that.
♪ ♪
Why do you have to go?
Because...
I have seeds I need to plant elsewhere.
♪ ♪
Snow!
♪ ♪
By the authority, vested in me . . .
I pronounce you
man and wife.
Kiss her.
♪ ♪
[crowd cheers] ♪ ♪
♪ ♪
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