"Breaking Point" is the seventh episode of the second season of Virgin River, and the seventeenth episode of the series overall.
Synopsis[]
When police find a body in the woods, Preacher worries about the implications. Charmaine and Jack work on a birth plan with Mel.
Plot[]
At the practice, Vernon and Mel help deliver a baby to a woman named Anne. The baby is initially silent, causing mass panic and worry in the room, but cries shortly and everyone in the room is relieved.
Preacher and Jack welcome the sheriff into the bar, who remarks that he is just finishing a night shift and that they found a body down by the river. Preacher worries that this is Wes, and that the sheriff will uncover the events leading to his death. He questions him over the body, but he replies that the coroner's report is not due back yet, therefore the identity is still unknown. Preacher is thrown into mass panic.
Mel and Doc clean up after the delivery. Mel opts to work on the anniversary of Mark's death, despite Hope telling her to take the day off. Vernon accommodates that she wants to work, even if Hope tries to convince her to go home. Charmaine and Jack arrive to set up a birth plan whilst Hope and Vernon embrace.
At the bar, Ricky arrives, bruised from the crash. He tells Jack about it and he is concerned about the car and Lydie. When the former tells him that he was with Lizzie in Eureka, Jack is angered that he would go against his grandmother’s wishes. He is also upset as he believes that Lizzie is having a negative influence on him. Ricky angrily responds that he is not in a position to judge anyone when he is the one who got one woman pregnant and is in love with another before angrily storming off.
Mel and Charmaine awkwardly wait for Jack to show up. When he appears, Mel tries to form a birthing plan with the two of them, but things become difficult when Charmaine finds out that Jack lied about his whereabouts the previous night when he was in fact with Mel. Mel suggests that they reschedule to meeting for another day, but Charmaine is reluctant to leave the practice without a birthing plan.
Hope catches up with Lilly, and the two talk about the circulating rumours that Muriel and Vernon are dating. Lilly remarks that she doesn't believe them, given Vernon has been in love with Hope since the day he moved to Virgin River. Hope finds this comforting, but is reluctant to tell the real story behind the circulating rumours despite Lilly pressuring her. The latter advises her to not take a moment that could be spent together for granted.
Jamie is at the bar and her and Preacher talk briefly before Connie arrives and asks to speak with him. She has heard about the body and asks what Preacher will do if they identify the body as Wes'. He plans to admit that he was the one who killed Wes and protect Paige. Connie tells him that he is to do no such thing, but deny having any involvement if questioned. Connie feels strongly about the subject and will not allow Preacher to suffer for actions that weren’t his own.
Meanwhile, Jack and Charmaine are struggling to reach a consensus about their birthing plan. Charmaine elects for a home birth given her phobia/fear of hospitals, but Jack is reluctant due to the complications of a twin birth and the nearest hospital being two hours away. Mel tries to take both sides into consideration. She attempts to mediate the situation by leaving to walk the dog whilst the two try to reach a compromise before she returns.
Ricky shows up at the bakery truck to check up on Lizzie, who is doing fine. He confides to her that he is upset about his argument with Jack but she brushes it off, telling him that he will get over it. She tries to cheer him up by agreeing to hang out later before giving him the pies for the bar.
Returning from her walk, Mel talks with Joey about it being 1 year since Mark’s death. She tells her she is doing well despite missing him. Joey is happy that her sister is finally starting to move on with her life and they reminisce on the memories they had with Mark. Mel ends the call when she spots Jack outside of the practice. Jack asks for Mel's aid in convincing Charmaine to go with a hospital or at least a practice-based delivery for the twins. Mel agrees, citing that she will talk to her whilst Jack sits outside with Tucker, the dog.
Hope asks Preacher if she can reserve a booth at the bar and he makes a joke about not needing to book. She remarks that she wants to ensure that she has somewhere secured, as she and Vernon are having dinner together and reveals that the two have rekindled their relationship. Preacher agrees to reserve a booth for the two of them.
Mel has told Charmaine her experience of giving birth to a stillborn baby to inform her of the risks. Charmaine asks for Mel’s advice on what she should do for her birth plan and Mel suggests finding a common middle that has her feeling secure but also prepared for any risks that could occur. She also tells her that nothing happened between her and Jack by the river and to give him a chance to prove himself as a father.
Hope arrives at the practice to inform Vernon about the booking. However, she is told that he has booked a restaurant for the two and she agrees to cancel the reservation before the two embrace. Mel asks Doc to come inside and tells him that Jack and Charmaine have devised and agreed on a birthing plan. The birth will take place at the practice, with an ambulance on stand by in case Charmaine needs emergency treatment at Grace Valley. Despite this not being the ideal situation, all parties agree to the plan. Outside, Jack thanks Mel for her help in figuring out the birthing situation whilst she thanks him for keeping her standing.
Vernon and Hope arrive for their date at the restaurant and look at the menu whilst smiling at each other. However, it is spoiled shortly after by Muriel’s arrival, much to Hope’s chagrin.
Later, Ricky and Lizzie are baking cookies in the truck. The two start laughing and throwing the dough at each other. Ricky jokingly warns Lizzie before grabbing her hand and kissing her.
The sheriff arrives at the bar and shows Jack and Preacher a photograph of the body they found. Jack immediately recognises the man as the one who attacked Mel previously. Preacher is happy to find that Wes' body still remains hidden, but is anxious when the sheriff reveals that they have a team of dogs searching the area in anticipation of finding more clues and evidence.
Hope, Vernon and Muriel have dinner together. Hope makes her disdain at Muriel’s presence clear and the two make backhanded comments at each other. Hope leaves and Muriel continues to flirt with Vernon, proposing they go on a wine cruise together. Hope returns and feeling jealous, proceeds to kiss Vernon to make a statement, much to the shock of Muriel and Vernon.
At home, Mel sings and dances whilst looking over her letters before suddenly pausing and staring at one of them.
Brady stops by the bar and asks Jack to fix the mess he made with the sale of Lilly's yard, but Jack is reluctant to help him, especially given that Brady is involved in illegal work. When the latter exclaims that he is jealous of his earning, Jack shows Brady the photo of the dead man, citing that this is what the future holds for him if he continues his involvement with Calvin. Brady is furious at Jack and storms from the bar. Spencer and Jack exchange a look.
At Connie’s store, she and Preacher discuss a Plan B in case Wes and his car are found. Connie proposes that the two create an alibi.
The next morning, Jack comes by the office to drop off a coffee for Mel but she is not there. Meanwhile, Doc arranges transport to Seattle, where coincidentally, Muriel will be staying before her cruise. Jack arrives at the cabin and finds Mel lying in bed crying after reading the letter in her mail pile. She shows him the letter, and it is revealed to be a life insurance policy in the name of Mark. This throws Mel back into thinking that things will never be the same again. Jack comforts her.
Cast[]
Main Cast[]
- Alexandra Breckenridge as Melinda Monroe
- Martin Henderson as Jack Sheridan
- Colin Lawrence as John Middleton
- Benjamin Hollingsworth as Dan Brady
- Lauren Hammersley as Charmaine Roberts
- Grayson Gurnsey as Ricky
- Sarah Dugale as Lizzie
- Annette O'Toole as Hope McCrea
- Tim Matheson as Vernon Mullins
Guest Cast[]
- Jenny Cooper as Joey Barnes
- Teryl Rothery as Muriel
- Nicola Cavendish as Connie
- Lynda Boyd as Lilly
- Chad Rook as Spencer
- Carmel Amit as Jamie
Co-Starring[]
- Lane Edwards as Sheriff Duncan
- Lissa Neptuno as Anne
- Mike Kovac as Jeff
- Donald Heng as George
Trivia[]
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External links[]
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