<Li> Julie Thatcher is Elizabeth's hopeless romantic younger sister . She often gets herself into sticky situations by falling head over heels for men who aren't quite what they seem . In season 2 she gets involved with Jack's brother Tom, which causes trouble with her family and for Jack and Elizabeth's relationship . </Li> <Li> Cat Montgomery is a kind, encouraging woman in Coal Valley . She is a widow and mother of three: Gabe, Miles, and Emily . Cat was one of the first mothers to show kindness to Elizabeth when she first came . She desperately wants her children to remember the good memories of their father as seen by her self - sacrificing acts in "Secrets and Lies ." Possessing a great sense of teamwork and encouragement, Cat supports the women of Coal Valley while working in the mines in "Cease and Desist ." She is good friends with Elizabeth and Abigail . In "These Games," she also helps Jack catch a thief . </Li> <Li> Florence Blakeley is a feisty gossip in Hope Valley . She often has a pessimistic perspective and always seems to find the negative, even in a very positive situation . In "Heart and Home," Abigail told Florence what she really thought about her, which causes Florence to rein in her negativity somewhat, though she remains fairly outspoken . While not always likable, Florence adds spice to life in Hope Valley . </Li> <Li> Molly Sullivan is a friend of Lee Coulter and Elizabeth Thatcher . Molly's husband was killed in the mine disaster . She has a daughter Rosaleen . In season 1's "A Telling Silence," Rosaleen has trouble in school because she misses her father so much . When she runs away, Elizabeth finds her in the mine, feeling guilty that she didn't bring her father his lunch the day of the disaster because she wanted to play with a friend instead . She fears her mother will blame her, but Elizabeth convinces her that Molly will "say that she loves her more than life itself ." Molly is reunited with her daughter, to the joy of the town's people . In season 2's "With All My Heart," Lee feels it's time to "play hard to get" with Rosemary, so he enlists help from Molly . She pretends to be interested in him romantically . This ploy works and Rosemary admits that she does in fact like him . Molly is a kind woman and was among the first to welcome Elizabeth to town . </Li>

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