Surprise! It's Nathan's Birthday on the Next Episode of 'When Calls the Heart'

Hearties, how good is it to be back? Season 11 of When Calls the Heart got off to a roaring start. We have nine more episodes in the season so let's savor every minute! No word yet if there's a Season 12 pickup but fans want more of the stories of the townsfolk of Hope Valley. Let's get a look at the next episode. Make sure to check out the Parade exclusive images and sneak peek below!

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What happened in last week's episode of When Calls the Heart?

In "When Stars Align," the Season 11 premiere of When Calls the Heart, Lucas (Chris McNally) was shot on election night, but by who? Once news reached Hope Valley, Bill (Jack Wagner) and Elizabeth (Erin Krakow) raced to Lucas' side. It took several months for him to recover, but he seemed to be just fine though he had no memory of the attack.

During those four months, Nathan (Kevin McGarry) was off investigating the shooting. Clayton Pike, a seasonal worker (and sometimes poet) was captured. Though Pike confessed to the crime, neither Nathan nor Bill believed he was the man guilty of pulling the trigger.

Rosemary (Pascale Hutton) seemed more annoyed she got scooped by the Benson Hills Beetle and insisted Nathan give her an exclusive interview while Mei (Amanda Wong) and Mike (Ben Rosenbaum) seemed to be getting closer. Faith (Andrea Brooks) took on a new patient, Dora Watson (Miriam Smith) and was later left to care for her Dora's granddaughter, Lily (Chloe McKinnon) while she undergoes treatment in the hospital.

Lucas summoned Henry (Martin Cummis) to offer him a position on his staff. Henry, looking happier than ever, politely declines. Looks like his visit with Abigail (Lori Loughlin) seemed to have gone well!

Though the biggest Heartie news was probably who was absent from Hope Valley. Turns out Fiona (Kayla Wallace) had decided to stay in Nashville to help with the Women's Suffrage Movement. Kayla Wallace, the actress who plays Fiona, had scheduling conflicts and was written out of season 11. Wallace is currently filming the new Taylor Sheridan series, Landman, whose cast includes Billy Bob Thornton, Jon Hamm, and Demi Moore.

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What is this week's episode of When Calls the Heart about?

In "Tomorrow Never Knows," Elizabeth and Allie (Jaeda Lily Miller) plan a birthday party for Nathan. Lee (Kavan Smith) and Rosemary weigh business responsibilities against family time while Lucas settles into his role as governor.

When does this episode of When Calls the Heart premiere?

"Tomorrow Never Knows" will premiere on Sunday, April 14 at 9 p.m. ET on Hallmark Channel and will be available to stream the next day on Hallmark Movies Now.

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Does Parade have a sneak peek of this week's episode of When Calls the Heart?

Benson Hills Beetle, eat your heart out! Check out this Parade exclusive sneak peek of the "Tomorrow Never Knows" episode of When Calls the Heart.

Check out these images from the next episode of When Calls the Heart

Take a look at these select images from the "Tomorrow Never Knows" episode of When Calls the Heart including some Parade exclusive images!

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