Abigail takes on her duties as mayor and it seems nearly everyone in Hope Valley wants her attention. The National Pacific Railroad wants to run a new route through Hope Valley but not all the residents are convinced it's in everyone's best interests and a heated debate ensues. Meanwhile, in an effort to integrate Elizabeth's new students from the settlement with the Hope Valley children, Jack suggests a friendly game of baseball, prompting he and Elizabeth to coach the two teams. When it's time to hit the field, the whole town turns out for the game and one of the new children becomes a hero thanks to Elizabeth's encouragement to overcome his fear.helps him come to terms with it as she and Jack coach the children in baseball.