"Out of the Past" is the sixth episode of the second season of Virgin River. It is the sixteenth episode of the series overall.
Synopsis[]
Mel grapples with how to honor Mark ahead of the anniversary of his death. Jack's stress leads him to bad decisions. Hope apologizes with pie.
Plot[]
Mel becomes freaked when she is at the practice alone and hears someone trying to open the door. She shouts but is relieved to find that it is Jack, who was unable to open the door and has arrived looking to borrow something. She tells him it is fine but she is still just a little shaken up from the previous incident. He questions what she is doing at work on the weekend. Mel explains that she is creating digital files for all of their patients, despite how this might be viewed by Vernon with his strong resistance to technology. He asks her about Stacey, who she reveals left last night. Before leaving, he advises her to take it easy with the one year anniversary of Mark’s death coming up.
At Jack's bar, Muriel stops by to pick up beef stroganoff from Preacher. Vernon elects to help her carry it to her car, much to Hope’s dismay. When the two get outside, Muriel voices her confusion with how Vernon and Hope got together in the first place. However, Vernon, sensing that things are going too far with Muriel, tells her that he and Hope have decided to rekindle their marriage to one another. She accepts this gracefully and leaves. Hope appears, asking him what is taking so long, and Vernon tells her that he has told Muriel that they are back together. He is disgusted that he took part in Hope’s charade and leaves.
Jack arrives at the Marine's makeshift camp to rally them up for some more fun. However, they are not up to it, given their hangovers, and the majority of them remark that they want to return home to their normal lives sooner rather than later. They suggest to grab breakfast together before their departure but Jack is able to convince them to go kayaking.
Ricky and Preacher talk about what happened the previous night with the stolen tequila bottle. Ricky assures him that it was a one time occurrence and Preacher accepts it.
however, but when Jack leaves, it becomes clear that they are all aware something is amiss with him.
Mel arrives at Hope’s house to examine Charmaine once again with Doc. She finds her cleaning a urine stain from the carpet, which Hope attributes to Charmaine’s new puppy. They talk about how they handled significant events after the deaths of their spouses. Vernon arrives and the two talk about Connie and her anger with Mel over the birth control prescribed for Lizzie. Vernon tells Mel to re-issue the prescription and he will deal with Connie. The two wait for Charmaine to finish showering and getting dressed.
Ricky comes to see Lizzie at the bakery truck. She suggests that they drive to Eureka to go shopping but Ricky is reluctant as he is not allowed to drive the car out of town. Lizzie reacts with disappointment but that helps her convince Ricky to drive them there. She reacts excitedly and asks to meet him later.
Brady approaches Lilly and asks her if she is ready to sign the remainder of the paperwork and finalise the deal. Lilly refuses, now aware that Calvin was behind the sale. Brady tells her that the sale has been approved and that things are already under way. Lilly rebukes him, remarking that things are not final until she has signed the paperwork. Brady states that they negotiated and assumed it was in complete agreement. Lilly once again tells him that she will not sell her farm.
Charmaine is examined by both Mel and Vernon, and is cleared to return home given she has responded well to the treatment and her condition is now under control. Mel tells her that she will be helping her and Jack with creating a birth plan for Charmaine, which she agrees to.
Meanwhile, down at the river, Jack is eager to get out on the water, but none of the other Marines want to risk the journey. He asks them why they are acting this way but nobody is willing to say anything. Eventually, one of them speaks up, remarking that they know Jack has been drinking all night and they do not want to have to pull him from the water. This infuriates Jack, who walks away from the situation in anger.
Hope feels bad for her meddling in Vernon and Muriel’s friendship She visits Muriel with a pie to apologise for her behaviour, who seemingly forgives her. However, as Hope is leaving, she is rebuked by Muriel who remarks that she will slip up once more and when she does, Muriel will be there to take over. Hope is shocked and angry at her words, having finally wanted to put the past behind the two of them.
Still considering what she will do to honor Mark and his anniversary, Mel looks through photographs of Mark when he was sailing. She receives a text message from Joey, revealing that she has found a sailing company they can sponsor in Mark’s name. She listens to a voice mail left by Mark.
At the bar, Jack’s friends prepare to leave Virgin River and return home. The Marines bid farewell to him and he confirms that there are no hard feelings between them despite what happened at the river. Jack asks Mike about the current situation regarding the man who attacked Mel but Mike remarks that he is doubtful, though he promises to keep in touch with the sheriff. Nonetheless, the men are concerned about Jack and tell Preacher that he left his kayak by the river and might be planning something before leaving.
Jack and Mel run into each other along the road and talk. Mel explains that with the anniversary approaching, she must find ways to cope. The two have a flat conversation before he leaves to go see Charmaine, having promised to do so once the friends leave.
Mel continues running and stops a sail boat, which leads to her reminiscing on her and Mark’s sailing days together. Finally, she decides what she would like to do.
Hope is at home with Charmaine’s dog when Vernon arrives. She reveals that she went to see Muriel but her attempt to make amends failed. He still applauds her for taking accountability before giving her a kiss. Hope receives a phone call from Mel, who tells her of her plans for Mark’s anniversary.
Jack arrives at Charmaine’s house, where she shows him all the baby stuff her aunt and uncle sent her. Seeing all of this makes Jack overwhelmed and he has a minute by himself. Feeling the need to calm down, he lies to Charmaine that he needs to get some things done for the bar, trying to get away.
Mel meets Vernon and Hope by the river, in which they attach a sail to a small boat of Hope's. Vernon asks if Mel and Hope would want to be alone, but she asks Vernon to stay. The pair watch as Mel releases the boat onto the river. As she watches it float away, she imagines Mark on a sailboat. The three hug but Mel is called away moments later for an emergency.
Lizzie and Ricky go to Eureka together, despite not being allowed to take the car out of Virgin River without approval. Whilst shopping, he becomes worried that they will not return in time for his shift at the bar, but Lizzie tells him to loosen up and not worry too much about work. In return, he remarks that it is easy for Lizzie to say that when she doesn't need to work for her money — a remark she seems agitated by, but nonetheless dismisses. She tells him about feeling constantly ignored by her parents.
Mel arrives to the emergency, and finds Preacher trying to convince Jack to not go kayaking with the current being so strong and therefore unsafe. he hopes that Mel can convince him to not do it. When Mel fails, she decides that she will go with Jack, hoping that he will change his mind in an effort to keep her safe. Mel is successful and is able to convince Jack not to set off. Afterwards, they talk, and Jack explains that he couldn't protect Lonergan, therefore does not think that he will be able to take care of two babies. Mel tells him to have faith and trust within himself, as she does. She tells him about how she felt following Mark’s death and the loss of her child.
Preacher arrives at the bar and is surprised to find that Ricky didn't turn up for his shift. He dismisses the staff and takes over, but is surprised to find Jamie still there. The two talk, and she offers to help Preacher land a job at an upscale restaurant, giving him a chance to start a new life outside of Virgin River.
Ricky and Lizzie make their way back to Virgin River, with Ricky still anxious that he is late for his shift. He gets distracted when he begins blushing over Lizzie offering him a sweet, and the car swerves, seemingly hitting something in the process.
As Jack and Mel walk back through the woods, they encounter the sheriff and police, who have come across a body.
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[]
- Daniel Gillies as Mark Monroe (Flashbacks/Voice Only)
- Teryl Rothery as Muriel
- Lynda Boyd as Lilly
- Marco Grazzini as Mike
- Carmel Amit as Jamie
Co-Starring[]
- Eric Breker as Josh
- Garfield Wilson as Zeke
- Andrew Zachar as Tom
- Donald Heng as George
- Lane Edwards as Sheriff Duncan
Trivia[]
- Vernon comes clean about the relationship between he and Hope to Muriel.
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External links[]
Out of the Past on the Internet Movie Database