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Past, Present, Future — Elizabeth tries to convince school superintendent Landis to recognize her accreditation to teach sightless children while Minnie comes up with a surprising plan to win him over. Elsewhere, Gowen believes that Smith wants to make a deal with the steel foundry to reopen the coal mines. He brings these fears to Fiona, Lucas, and Bill. Bill advises them to keep their worries quiet while Gowen makes plans with Fiona to go to San Francisco.

Hope Valley Days — Mayor Hickam announces a new town festival, Hope Valley Days, which sees the town residents celebrating four holidays at once and lifts everyone's spirits. Everyone is coming together and just as Mei is getting settled in Hope Valley, her past finally catches up with her and she turns to Bill for help which leads him to a serious altercation.