Ep. 60: Candy seeks Tom's help to persuade Jimmy to become Mr. Cartwright's heir.
Aired on December 16, 1977
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A weakened Mr. Cartwright asks Candy to convince Jimmy to become his adoptive heir. Jimmy respects the old man but prefers staying with Candy to care for Pony's Home, even rejecting his future for her. Candy consults Tom, who expresses happiness about being adopted by Mr. Steave and learning to be a rancher. Mr. Cartwright falls severely ill with the flu and is cared for by Candy. Witnessing the old man's weakness, Jimmy realizes his deep love for him and agrees to the adoption. Albert, Tom, Terry, and Jimmy have now chosen their destinies, while Candy remains in search of her own path.
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- Ep. 57 · Sandra confronts gang members threatening Candy while Captain Nieven intervenes to protect his daughter and the stowaway.
- Ep. 58 · Candy returns home through a blizzard and discovers Terry has left for Pony's Hill.
- Ep. 59 · Candy supervises orphans while Miss Pony attends a meeting, leading to Daisy's dangerous tree climb and fainting spell.
- Ep. 60 · Candy seeks Tom's help to persuade Jimmy to become Mr. Cartwright's heir.
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- Ep. 62 · Candy awaits nursing school news while Jimmy organizes a succession contest among the orphans.
- Ep. 63 · Candy meets a troublesome old woman who tests her character before nursing school.
- Ep. 64 · Candy struggles with Franny's impatience while learning to handle patients through literature and kindness.