: In true Heartland fashion, Jack steps in and uses his connections to find Jake a new job back in Colorado, offering them a fresh start. Amy’s Anxieties
: During the visit, Mallory discovers she is pregnant. [S16E7] Vigil
: Lou notices her daughter Katie’s journal left open and, unable to resist, reads it to find out who Katie has a crush on. : In true Heartland fashion, Jack steps in
A severe thunderstorm sweeps through the town of Hudson, leaving destruction in its wake. Tragically, the storm claims the life of , a beloved horse from the ranch. The family gathers to honor Copper’s memory, a "vigil" of sorts that brings back former ranch hand Mallory and her husband Jake from Colorado to pay their respects. Old Friends and New Beginnings A severe thunderstorm sweeps through the town of
Amy spends much of the episode on edge regarding . After a "turbulent incident," she fears his worst-case scenario has come true. However, the tension breaks when she learns more about his past, even though he ultimately tells her he must leave again to help a friend’s father in Kindersley. Tension in the Lou-Katie Household
: Katie is understandably furious. While she eventually accepts Lou’s apology, she maintains her boundaries by refusing to share the name of the older boy she likes. Heartland Season 16 Episode 7 - "Vigil"