Rebecca Clarke thought she was a superwoman since she arrived on the frontier. She’s the kind of woman we admire from that period, much like Caroline Ingalls.
She worked just as hard to fulfill her goals, including trying to open a boarding house, run a mess tent, and care for her daughter.
There was only so much she could do before she broke and needed help.
I love that Hope Valley: 1874 includes the community aspect of the early days of When Calls the Heart. These types of scenes draw us into the characters.
The community came together to help Rebecca finish the final details of her boarding house on Hope Valley: 1874 Season 1 Episode 6, and to care for Sarah when Rebecca fainted. They also found a way to have the Yosts lessen Rebecca’s burden.
My other favorite part was seeing Constable Vaughn declare his decision over the land patent. I loved seeing Lachlan Quarmby get more screen time, and that Constable Vaughn was a trustworthy man.
Being Superwoman Catches Up to Rebecca
Rebecca has been on a mission – to protect her daughter and to keep so busy she didn’t have to think or feel any emotions.
We’ve all done that after some horrific news or a death in the family, but it never really works.
It didn’t work for Rebecca either, who tried to stay occupied to forget Jim’s birthday.
She became even more overwhelmed as she finished the boarding house and tried to earn enough money for the furniture.
She became so overwhelmed that she fainted outside. Having Tom catch her was romantic, but she was so out of it that she barely noticed.
I did appreciate the Sleeping Beauty-esque theme as he lay her on the bed and she slowly awoke, seeing Tom, fuzzy.
That was sweet and romantic, and he obviously cares for her, but the scene was intertwined with too much chaos, especially in trying to protect Sarah.
If Rebecca is superwoman, Sarah takes after her.
Hattie Quinn Is Who I’d Want For My Best Friend
If I lived 150 years ago, I’d want Hattie Quinn as my best friend. She’s fierce, no-nonsense, and gives the best advice.
She was the only one who could simultaneously get Rebecca to slow down and comfort Sarah. She’s become a part of the family, and I love how strong that bond has become.
I’d love to see some flashbacks of Hattie with her husband and a younger Olivia. Each week, we learn a few details about her life and how she coped with her grief.
She’s such a strong woman, and Olivia has learned from her mother. While Hattie tried to support Rebecca, Olivia comforted Sarah about missing her father.
Hattie understood raising a daughter as a single mother and the importance of grieving, both alone and together.
Hattie was one of the few people who could reach Rebecca and remind her of the importance of remembering the little things and allowing herself to feel uncomfortable emotions.
Sometimes, we need a good cry and a hug, and other times, we need to laugh as we go down memory lane.
Hattie is the epitome of tough love, and we need someone like her in our lives.
The Land Patent Debate Heated Up With Constable Vaughn in the Middle
I love some of the lighthearted scenes, like Nash laughing at Tom training a horse. It highlights the atmosphere and their friendship.
I suspected that the alfalfa field would return since Tom made a big deal about planting it, but I never thought it would flood from a stream dam.
It just gave Tom more reasons to dislike the prospectors and riled him up.
With Doyle as annoyed as he may be, a land hearing seemed like the only option, but Constable Vaughn sounded terrified.
He knew these two men ruled the area, had lots of friends, and he was the outsider.
There was no guarantee anyone would even listen to him.
I Loved How Constable Vaughn Stayed Fair, Including to Rebecca
I’ve never seen an emergency hearing in action with a Mountie acting as the judge, but I appreciated that Constable Vaughn tried to be fair.
Lachlan Quarmby has grown as an actor, and it must have been challenging for Alexander to lay down the law with two opinionated men.
We’ve seen him in a romantic sense, but this was the first time we’ve seen him struggle and evolve as a Mountie.
I loved that he set the rules and agreed with Rebecca about respecting her boarding house.
This was not an easy case, since each man thought that the land belonged to him, and things became heated and ugly. I loved Rebecca putting them all in their place.
It was not cut and dry. Tom had lived and worked on that ranch for years. He had poured his blood, sweat, and tears into working the ranch and raising crops, and it grated that Doyle could pan on his land or worse, take it all away.
Doyle thought the new law stated that whoever applied for a land patent first got access to the land, but Alexander decided that was empty land, and not one that had been worked on for years.
I appreciated that he mainly ruled in Tom’s favor, but still allowed Doyle to cross Tom’s land to reach other streams.
It was the best decision, considering the circumstances. Tom handled it better because he realized it was fair, even if he didn’t like it.
Hopefully, the all-out war between the men is over. I prefer the series to develop Constable Vaughn more, with him living at the boarding house.
It seemed like Tom and Rebecca were starting to trust him, and hopefully, they can depend on him if Rebecca’s in-laws come for her.
I’m Relieved We Didn’t Say Goodbye to the Yosts
I’m relieved we didn’t lose the Yosts since Ned became such a massive part of the Hope Valley community on When Calls the Heart.
I felt for them since it’s challenging to make it as a young couple, and Rachel felt alone while Lars panned for gold, trying to give her the house she deserved.
While the men are important, I’ve loved seeing the women bond. There isn’t enough of that anymore, and Rebecca and Hattie were wonderful mentors.
Neither wanted to see the Yosts go, but understood the importance of the couple being united in their decision. That should always be a priority.
I loved that Hattie wanted to sell Rachel’s sourdough bread. That was such a mainstay back then.
I think that Rebecca’s idea was perfect. She needed someone to run her mess tent because she realized she couldn’t do everything, and she’d offer the Yosts room and board as payment.
It wasn’t charity, and everyone came out ahead.
Watching Rebecca and Sarah Grieve Made Me Cry, Especially With That Cliffhanger
I’ve said many times that I think Sarah grew up too fast and worries too much about her mother. That happens when you lose a parent and sometimes become the confidante.
While Rebecca tried to protect her daughter by not talking about Jim, that only made Sarah think she was pushing her away and had forgotten her father.
The first year is always the hardest. I was glad Rebecca listened to Hattie and shared some family memories with Sarah.
While Sarah is close to her mom, it sounded like she was the apple of her papa’s eye. I loved that they planted an apple tree in his memory. It was perfect, and they’ll never run out of apples.
I wish they would let those two be happy, but Rebecca’s mother-in-law read an article that hinted at Rebecca’s location.
With only a few episodes left of the first season, the drama has ramped up.
Over to you, Hearties. Were you surprised that Rebecca finally became too overwhelmed? Are you glad the community stepped in to help her? Were you excited to see more of Constable Vaughn?
Let us know in the comments.
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