Gunnar and Lincoln Taylor), Mountie Nathan Grant ( Jaeda Lily Miller). The nonchalant stroll toward the eatery seems relaxed, until the beloved schoolteacher locks eyes with Lucas Bouchard ( Chris McNally), who’s standing out front to greet a new face. CROWN MEDIA CROWN MEDIA “I’d like you all to meet my mother,” the saloon owner says. Lucas’ mom, a literary editor, chimes in, “Helen Bouchard,” introducing herself to the group, including a somewhat flustered Elizabeth. You’ll recall in season 7 how Mrs. Bouchard ( Teryl Rothery) was instrumental in helping Elizabeth become a published author. CROWN MEDIA “It’s so lovely to meet you, Mrs. Bouchard. Lucas didn’t mention you’d be arriving,” Elizabeth says, with a slight uneasiness in her voice. Helen explains that Lucas only recently learned of his mother’s last-minute visit while passing through Hope Valley on her way to San Francisco. “After all, someone ought to take an interest in your writing, don’t you think?” Helen asks Elizabeth, rhetorically.