Photojournalist Paul Franklin is wrapping his stay in Brookfield. By now, he blends in as the town prepares for Christmas Eve. Lillian, the orphans, and Gabriel are running out of options to restore the troubled boy’s hope for better times. Just when all seems lost, a secret Santa appears to fulfill all holiday wishes, and Abigail has a profound conversation with a dear friend from the past. Meanwhile, Paul’s lens is recording every miraculous moment.

Lillian and Grace make a difficult choice in order to do what's best for one of their orphans. Gabriel hopes to get his man before Lillian, or anyone else, gets hurt. Chuck realizes that it is time to share his true feelings.

It's the sisters' first chance to celebrate Grace's birthday together since reuniting and Lillian is determined to make it perfect. Meanwhile Gabe tracks down a key witness and gets more information in the robbery investigation.

A visitor from Grace's past comes into town. Lillian and Grace try to bring a family together.

When a train robber is spotted near Brookfield, Lillian and Grace must do everything in their power to keep the orphans safe. Nathan Grant visits. Tess interviews candidates for a new foreman. Maggie makes an interesting discovery at the infirmary.

Lillian rises to the defense of two of her boys when they become Constable Gabriel Kinslow's prime suspects in the investigation of the town fire. Rosemary and Lee Coulter come to Brookfield to help with reconstruction efforts.

Brookfield hosts a Christmas festival as one of three contenders in Harper’s Bazaar’s search for America’s #1 Country Christmas Town. The entire town is preoccupied with creating the essence of Christmas for the photojournalist’s lens, though, behind the scenes, residents are not living the spirit of the season. In the midst of the fuss, a stagecoach appears, and out steps Abigail Stanton and her son, Cody, who have brought a troubled boy to Lillian’s orphanage.

Nora arrives in Brookfield led by an unexpected family connection, while the town welcomes a new Mountie. Hannah Lawrence arrives to claim her late uncle’s ranch that she has just inherited, with the help of Wyatt, the ranch's foreman.

The Mounties track a dangerous criminal, Nora helps a child find something she lost, an opportunity for Hannah puts Wyatt in a tough spot.

Nora's relationship with Fletcher is tested, Hannah notices Wyatt and Lucie growing closer, Sam weighs his professional option.

Sisters Lillian and Grace face disapproval when they establish an orphanage in the former's hometown. But when a fire breaks out, they're swept up in the community's effort to prevent the blaze from engulfing the town.

Nora helps Charlotte find the missing foal and Maggie's parents offer her an early birthday present as she contemplates if Sam is more than a friend.

The new Reverend helps Nora teach the kids baseball. Reynolds falls for Justine and Debbie's new business gives Sam and Ronnie trouble.

The robbery investigation intensifies as Reynolds questions Justine about her stolen ring.