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When Calls the Heart season 12 episode 2 was released on January 12, 2025, via the Hallmark Channel at 9 p.m. ET. The episode continued from the premiere and gave the audiences more insight into the lives and livelihoods of the people of Hope Valley.
Disclaimer: This article contains spoilers for the When Calls the Heart season 12 episode 2.
At the end of the episode, Lucas revealed to Lee that he was putting the plans for the construction of the National Park on hold. This made Lee wonder if Lucas was set on betraying his trust. Lee gave Lucas an ultimatum at the end of the episode: to either continue with the construction and not listen to the new character Edie, or Lee would not hold up his end of the bargain for the park either.
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What happened with Lucas and the plans for the National Park in the episode?
In When Calls the Heart season 12, episode 2, Edwin informed Lucas that his polling numbers were dropping. They discussed strategies to boost Lucas' campaign for the National Park, including naming rights, but Lucas had already promised Lee the park would honor Goldie.
The plot thickened with the arrival of Edie Martel from the Cattleman’s Association. She claimed ownership of a ranch within the proposed park area and raised concerns about a conflict of interest, urging Lucas to address it.
After thinking about Edie's perspective, Lucas put the plans for the park on hold, much to Lee's surprise. Lee felt that he was being scammed and so, by the end of the episode, he asked Lucas to stick to his word or Lee would exit their agreement.
What happened with Rosemary's radio show on When Calls the Heart season 12 episode 2?
Rosemary was seen being extremely nervous and on-edge about the debut of her first radio show. While Elizabeth excitedly tried to help her and promote the show with banners and festivity, this only made Rosemary more anxious. She believed that she did not have a proper idea of what she wanted to say on air, and that the whole show would turn into a debacle for the town.
Rosemary was then seen struggling to source stories for the radio show. However, her first show was a success as she interviewed Faith, Joseph, and Minnie about the comic book craze taking over the town, hoping that it would turn into a sensational story. Many members of the town gathered in the local saloon to hear the broadcast and the interview.
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What was the comic book craze in the episode?
The comic book craze that Rosemary covered during her first broadcast was the newest trend for the children of the Valley. Many of the children didn't even have the money to pay for the comic books, but still wanted to buy them. This led Henry to come up with the idea that the kids could do small odd jobs for him and obtain the comics as repayment.
Meanwhile, Elizabeth struggled to get the children to focus in class for this reason. To undo the effects of the comics, she took her class on a trip to a nearby park. She hoped to encourage them to put the comic books down and interact with the beauty of nature instead.
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What were the other storylines in When Calls the Heart season 12 episode 2?
In the episode, Mike and Mei returned from their honeymoon. However, they did not tell many people that it was not as romantic an experience as they would have liked. Things got even worse between the couple when they found a water leak on their return. Though they squabbled throughout the episode, they were seen reaching an amicable truce by the end of it, when Mike asked Mei to move in with him while the repairs took place.
Nathan’s new recruit Oliver started fitting into town, with Nathan seeing his potential and assigning him more work too. Later, Nathan and Elizabeth even hosted a dinner for them all.
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Watch When Calls the Heart season 12 episode 2 streaming on platforms like Hallmark+ and Peacock now.
