<Li> Jack Thornton is a laid back country boy . Jack is the son of Mountie Thomas Thornton and his wife Charlotte Thornton . Jack has a younger brother, Tom (named after his father). As a Mountie and a man of stout character and integrity, he often finds himself protecting and saving people . In season 1's "A Telling Silence," Jack finds a basset hound whom he names Rip (after Rip Van Winkle) and takes home with him . A source of comfort and companion in the small town, Jack often goes to Rip when times in his life are difficult . In season 2's "With All My Heart," Rip, who's afraid of thunder, hides in the mine shafts during a storm . Jack and Elizabeth search for him; in their search, their relationship grows stronger . Upon his first meeting of Elizabeth, he developed an instant dislike and it appeared she irritated him . However, he grew to like and then fall madly and completely in love with her over time . In "Rules of Engagement" (S. 1), it is revealed that Jack was briefly engaged to Rosemary LeVeaux when she comes looking for him . However, they have both changed and realize that they cannot have a relationship as they once did ever again . In "Prelude to a Kiss" (S. 1), Jack found out that Elizabeth may be leaving Coal Valley . Taking her on a walk and giving her a framed picture of them that he had sketched, he asks her not to leave Coal Valley and tells her, "You're the one, you're the only one ." She replied that she was "not going anywhere", Coal Valley was where she belonged before they share a kiss . In season 2, Elizabeth and Jack share a hot - and - cold relationship until the finale, "With All My Heart ." They both admit that they love each other and share another kiss . Jack's brother, Tom, is introduced season 2's "Trials of the Heart," and their rocky relationship continues until "Coming Together, Coming Apart ." Jack gently reminds his younger brother how their father was so proud of him, but he wouldn't be proud of the way he was currently living . Both in tears, Jack tells his younger brother that he believes in him and that he can turn his life around . More recently, Jack has become good friends with the sawmill operator, Lee Coulter . In season 3, Jack begins the new year knowing that Elizabeth only has eyes for him and that her relationship with Charles is over for good . In "Hearts In Question," Jack's mother Charlotte shows up unexpectedly . She meets Elizabeth and is suspicious of her, but through staying her sees Elizabeth for who she really is: a trustworthy, dedicated teacher . In the season finale, "Prayers From The Heart," Jack is injured in a flood . But he miraculously recovers in time to serve as Lee's best man at his wedding . </Li> <Li> Abigail Stanton is a Coal Valley woman who tragically lost her husband and son in the mining accident . Abigail is a very kind woman, and she stands strongly for the things she believes in . She is one of the first women to welcome Elizabeth and the two women quickly become friends . When Elizabeth accidentally burns down the little teacherage, Abigail gladly welcomes her into her home to live . After being complimented on her cooking, Abigail decides to open a cafe in Coal Valley . Together, Abigail and Elizabeth move into the rooms above the cafe . At the end of season 1, Abigail enjoys the company of Bill Avery, a Mountie, serving as a Forensic Investigator and friend of Jack Thornton's . In season 2, Abigail takes in her daughter - in - law, Clara, the wife of her late son Peter whom Abigail sees as the daughter she never had . With Bill's past being revealed, Abigail ends their friendship and spends more time with the new pastor, Frank Hogan . Also, she is a strong independent woman that is set on doing the things that are right and tries to help Elizabeth . </Li> <Li> Bill Avery is a mysterious, quiet man . He first appears in season 1's "Rules of Engagement," in order to help Jack expose Mr. Gowen's wrongdoings . Bill is immediately attracted to widow Abigail Stanton . Things are going well until Abigail discovers a picture of Bill's family and his wedding ring . He later tells her that his son died, as well as his wife . However, his wife, Nora, comes to confront him in season 2's "Heart's Desire ." </Li> <Li> Henry Gowen is a cold, cynical man who formerly owned the coal mine . After the mine was shut down, Henry became the mayor of Hope Valley and still creates a cold, cynical presence whenever people are around him . Henry is highly disliked and feared in the town . He frequently uses bribery to get what he wants, which is never for the good of the town . </Li>

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