Jack Sheridan

Jack Sheridan
Occupation	Co-Owner of Jack's Bar & Grill (current) First Sergeant Marine (former)
marital	Melinda Monroe (wife) Charmaine Roberts (ex-girlfriend) Mandy (ex wife)
Family	Sam Sheridan (father) Amelia Sheridan (mother) Brie Sheridan (sister) Adam Sheridan † (brother) Unborn Daughter † (with Mel) Donna (sister) Mary (sister) Jeannie (sister) Joey Barnes (Sister-in-Law) Chloe Janson † (Sister-in-Law)
Status	Alive

Jack Sheridan is a local restaurant bar owner and former United States Marine First Sergeant. He is the husband of Melinda Monroe.

History

Jack Sheridan is the son of Amelia and Sam Sheridan. He is oldest and has four younger sisters: Mary, Donna, Jeannie and Brie. He also had an older brother, Adam, who died when he was young.

Jack was initially supposed to attend college but always dreamed of being a Marine. It was intended for him to pursue this after graduation. He got accepted into Berkeley and married Mandy, who he was going to attend with. However, his plans changed and he decided to enlist instead. This heavily affected Mandy, who decided to file for divorce.

Life in the Marines

During his time in the US Marines, Jack rose to the rank of Sergeant and was in charge of Preacher, Brady and several other men. He served tours in Iraq and Afghanistan. During an attack in Mosul, one of his men, Christopher Lonergan, is killed. Jack, guilt ridden, blames himself for Lonergan’s death and this causes Jack to leave the Marines, alongside the rest of his team. Numerous years later, Jack continues to struggle with the loss of Chris, still feeling responsible.

Relationship with Mel

When Melinda Monroe arrives in Virgin River, Jack is immediately interested in her. He works with Hope to convince Mel to remain in Virgin River when she encounters troubles with Vernon at the medical practice. Jack begins fixing the McCrea Cabin in an attempt to give Mel a permanent place to live, and begins showing her what Virgin River has to offer such as going hiking and playing sports.

As they spent more time with each other, the two grew closer. Things are difficult for the two, however, as Mel is a widow and hasn't fully come to terms with her husband's death. Jack himself was involved with Charmaine Roberts, which was a serious issue.

Jack eventually calls things off with Charmaine and tells Mel that he is interested in a relationship with her. In secret, Jack tells Preacher that he is in love with Mel. After Mel leaves Virgin River unexpectedly, Jack feels betrayed and the two fall out of touch with one another. Jack blames Mel for leaving him without an explanation and is reluctant to understand that she was doing what was best for her at the time.

Jack and Mel after sleeping together.

After a while, Jack forgives Mel and the two grow close once more; this leads to the two having sex. The town eventually finds out about their relationship and tensions arise once more between Jack and Mel. They are able to get passed this and eventually become exclusive with one another.

Troubles with Calvin

After Brady leaves employment with him to work for the local drug cartel leader, Calvin, Jack becomes interested in taking down Calvin. This is furthered when one of Calvin's men attacks Mel looking for controlled drugs at Vernon's practice. Jack gets in contact with one of his former Marine contacts, Mike, but Mike is reluctant to aid him without proper evidence.

Mel tries to save Jack's life after he is shot.

Jack is able to convince Spencer, one of Calvin's men, to co-operate with the authorities in exchange for protection for his families. This goes wrong, however, and Calvin orders that Brady shoot Spencer. Calvin sends numerous verbal warning to Jack to stay out of his business, but Jack continues digging. This eventually leads to Calvin sending someone to work for Jack and poisoning the food, thereby hurting the reputation of Jack's Bar.

Shortly after receiving the warning and realizing that it is from Calvin, Jack is shot at the bar by Vince Logan whilst closing up.

Personality

Jack Sheridan is "a sharp-witted former Marine, who moved to Virgin River after his service was over in search of a peaceful life, far away from the horrors of war."

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