Is Lucas Leaving ‘When Calls the Heart’? How Season 13 Finale Sets Up His Future
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What To Know
- In the Season 13 finale of When Calls the Heart, Lucas Bouchard made a major announcement.
- The way the season ended for Lucas leaves his future with the show in the air.
- The episode also featured a development between Lucas and Edie.
When Calls the Heart closed out Season 13 on March 22 with a finale that featured a celebration, proposal, and new chapters for everyone in Hope Valley. One of our favorites, Lucas Bouchard (Chris McNally), made a few major decisions in the Season 13 finale that will have everyone wondering about his future. (Warning: Spoilers for the When Calls the Heart Season 13 finale ahead!)
Lucas announced to the citizens of Hope Valley that he would be stepping down as governor at the end of his term. In that moment, he also endorsed Mayor Hickam (Samantha Ferris) from Benson Hills for governor. During his speech, he thanked everyone for their help over his term, but he made sure to single out a special someone.
He didn’t say Edie’s (Miranda MacDougall) name out loud, but everyone knew Lucas was talking about her. He called Edie his “North Star” and gushed, “Her brilliance, determination, sheer grit, and grace lit the way and will always, always inspire me.”
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Later, Lucas and Edie discussed his big announcement and that speech. Edie then revealed that she’s leaving tomorrow for New York to do legal aid for a couple of months. “Maybe we could see what we are when I’m back?” she asked.
Lucas, always so careful, decided to take a leap of faith. He asked Edie if they needed help in New York. With his term coming to an end, he’ll have a lot more time on his hands. Lucas got his answer when Edie kissed him.
When the credits rolled on the finale, we couldn’t help but wonder: Is Lucas leaving When Calls the Heart? Will Lucas and Edie be back for Season 14?
On one hand, Lucas and Edie could only be gone for a couple of months, per her original plan. Once they’re done in New York, they could return to Hope Valley and start the next phase of their life together. But they could easily find themselves wanting to continue their legal aid work in New York and extend their stay.
Do you think Lucas and Edie will return for Season 14? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below!
When Calls the Heart, Season 14, 2027, Hallmark Channel
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I sure hope Lucas is back. He's always been a favorite of mine
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Chris has already said on a podcast that he is looking forward to Season 14. People love to get stories started. He was not happy being the governor and had accomplished retaining the water rights for HV. He was more or less pushed into running by Elizabeth and the citizens of HV. He helped the town and now he can do as he wished which was to stay in HV. He is going to NYC to help Edie for a couple of months. I assure you he will be back as Lucas when they start filming this summer. Goodness, What would we do without Lucas? He is integral to the show. Question...does he buy back the saloon or do something else. Lucas loves the town and loves to help people. He is not going anywhere. I am thrilled he is there.
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Lucas, you have to come back the show would not be the same! Please don’t leave
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Yes, please keep Lucas. Let he and Edie go to New York, but bring them back as a couple to Hope Valley and continue their good works.
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I hope they both stay on the show. I love Lucas on the show. Wouldn’t be the same without him.
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I would like to see Lucas continue on in the show. Maybe be Mayor. Glad he has a love interest again.
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I was not happy when Lucas and Elizabeth broke up and have not enjoyed it as much.
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He is my favorite in the series I sure hope he's back. There could be so many story leads!
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Hope he stays with the show.
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Hope Valley can NOT continue to grow and prosper without Lucas and Edie! I love this dynamo colorful duo! PLEASE STAY!
You bring such joy to so many fans❤️
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I hope they both come back as they are a great addition to Hope Valley and it would be nice to see them as a couple!
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When Edie first appeared on the show I didn't like her but she did a turn-around thanks to Lucas.
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Lucas hasn’t been in it nearly enough for me. I’m glad he has a love interest just wish there was more chemistry between them. I was hoping it would be his real life wife. That would be fun!
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I’d love to see more focus on Edie and Lucas. I’m tired of the drawn out romance with W and N tho I love Mcgarry!
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Definitely bring Lucas and Edie back for season 14!!
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I want them back in Hope Valley!
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Yes Lucas is the show as far as I’m concerned. I along with everyone else, was upset when the writers ended his and Elizabeth’s love story. I couldn’t believe they wrote her part like that to just walk away from him. He was so hurt. Then he spent most of his governorship in Hope Valley anyway so that was part of her excuse. She didn’t want to leave there. It was like she thought he was ok but he wasn’t. He still loved her. He did everything for her But she couldn’t help the way they wrote her part. Writers you really let us all down with their story. So glad (Chris) is coming back as Lucas. He is such a good actor and makes the show. I will continue to watch but after they broke Lucas and Elizabeth up, will be vet feel the same to watch
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Yes keep them on the show. Also this new Hope Valley show is on streaming.. geez put it on regular Hallmark,,, Im tired of paying for Streaming.
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If Lucas znd Edie fo tetirn Hallmark would be making a mistake.When Calls the heart is sucha refreshing show with all trouble and uncertainty in the world. Nice to have clean, fun , cheerful show that meabs much to youand old
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I hope Lucas is back on WCTH. If he and Edie go to New York it's ok, but they need to come back, it wouldn't be the same without Lucas.
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Ending was a huge surprise! Welcome back to Laurie Loughlin, can’t wait for next season. Angela, good to see you. Will miss the kids who left to return to their town. Great ending.
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I was thinking more of them doing a time jump kinda thing. Like he goes with her now, then by season 14 they’re back in town and talking about it went.
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I truly hope that he stays. He’s the only reason I watch. If Lori Loughlin is back I’ll probably stop watching anyway.
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I would want Luvas to stay with the show...he has a more far flung life than most in Hope Valley...can bring in more interesting story lines
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Team Lucas!
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I hope both of them are back for next season. It wouldn’t be the same without Lucas and Edie. He is one of my favorites on the show and he is complete with Edie by his side
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Have not watched the show since the big switch. Hope he leaves and shows up on another show.
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That is Elizabeth and Nathan…sorry… spell check…
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I like him on other movies but had hoped he would stay away and now Eddie is just as boring
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Lori Laughlin’s return to When Calls The Heart makes me want to stop watching the show.
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