Preacher notices Jamie and the pair flirt again. When Preacher returns to the bar, he wonders where Ricky is, but he’s too busy gallivanting with Lizzie. She rests his head on his shoulder for a peaceful few moments. Mel uses the kayak as an example as a reason that Jack will ensure that his children stay safe. Mel tells him he is fit to be a father and gives him words of encouragement. Jack wonders how he will be able to keep the twins safe if he couldn’t stop an adult from dying. Mel tells Jack that it is an impossible standard in a warzone. Jack brings up Lonergan, the man who died under his command, and how it eats away at him - he tells her that no-one should have died under his watch. Mel recalls the time when she lost her baby and how she didn’t want to live or die she wishes she could help him. Mel knew Jack was on edge, and because she cares, she came to his rescue - this scene goes to show that they do need each other. This hits Jack right in the face and he follows her away from the river. Mel tells Jack that the water can’t be that dangerous or the twin babies would lose a father. Mel tells Jack that she’s getting in the water with him and the pair argue as Jack doesn’t want her to join him. Preacher warns Mel that what Jack is doing is not safe. Jack decides to go into the dangerous current with the kayak. As it sails, she remembers being on a boat with Mark that looked like simpler times. Mel places the small boat on the lake and watches it sail off. She has decided to treat the anniversary the next day like any other normal day. Mel borrows Hope’s small boat and sews up Mark’s flag on it. “Out of the Past” sees Jack on the verge of a breakdown - the more he realizes he is going to be a father, the more his issues compound him. Jack quickly departs, and Charmaine is confused by his hurriedness. He is overwhelmed by it all and has to splash water on his face in the bathroom. Jack seems surprised, but he does not look happy. Afterward, Charmaine shows Jack everything she has bought for their babies. It’s a weird conversation that ends as quickly as it started. Mel sees Jack driving while jogging and asks if he’s okay again but he’s clearly quiet and not in the mood to talk. But you almost sense it’s building up at this stage of the chapter. She’s trying to go through the grieving rather than avoid it. Mel decides to listen to archived voicemails and looks at photos of Mark. This feels like it will have repercussions later. It puts him in a bad position with Calvin. Brady is frustrated that the deal is falling through. She brings up Calvin and how she knows about the drugs. The farm deal is in limboīrady speaks to Lilly about signing off the farm. Mel is surprised that Doc has her side for once. Doc then enters the room and tells Mel that he defended her to Connie who is furious about the birth control prescription for Lizzie. Hope explains there is no right or wrong way to do an anniversary and advises that she doesn’t need to do anything. Mel brings up the anniversary of Mark’s death to Hope as she doesn’t know how to handle it. He’s clearly on edge, struggling with the responsibility of becoming a father and the past that is crippling him. To make matters worse, Jack tells Preacher that there’s nothing to worry about. All his friends leave, and Jack is feeling regretful as he wanted to blow off steam. Later on, one of his friends talks about how stress triggers him. His friends know he’s been drinking all night and are worried about him. He convinces the group to kayak, but the river currents look dangerous. They don’t seem up for it as they want to return to their normal lives, but he’s adamant that they should continue despite raging hangovers. He felt like it was time because he was feeling guilty for stringing Muriel along. Of course, he did that without Hope’s permission. But then Doc surprises her by revealing that he and Hope have decided to reconcile. Muriel tells Doc that he’s surprised that he and Hope got together. Virgin River season 2, episode 6 sees Mel not only battling her own demons but having a sense of care for Jack’s wellbeing. Mel asks Jack if he ever speaks about Iraq, but he brushes it off. Jack gives her neutral advice again, and it bugs Mel this keeps happening. Mel then brings up the anniversary of Mark’s death, and she wants to figure out how to get through the next few days. Mel is creating digital files for all patients despite Doc’s resistance to technology. “Out of the Past” begins with Mel spooked as someone is trying to get into the clinic.
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