In this episode we really see Jack having this sort of internal battle as to whether he should follow his duty or not. There's a great exchange of dialogue where he tells Elizabeth that just like God called her to teach, God is calling him to go fight the good fight. While speaking to Pastor Frank about his decision, Elizabeth interrupts their conversation and Frank leaves the two alone. Jack tells her that he has decided to go fight in the North. Of course, Elizabeth doesn't want him to go because it's too dangerous, but Jack explains that he has to. Unfortunately, the posting is indefinite and Jack doesn't know when he'll be back. This leaves Elizabeth completely devastated and runs out of the church …show more content…
I thought it did a great job of portraying what life was truly like in those days, especially for women with loved ones in the military. I know many Hearties are worried for Jack and when he'll ride back into Hope Valley. All I can say is that Hope Valley is founded on faith, hope, and love. So I say have faith that he will return soon, because there is always hope when it comes to true love. It will be different not seeing Jack in Hope Valley, but we will continue to watch and go through this journey with these characters that we love so