Virgin River: What happened at the end of season 5 and the Christmas episodes

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Virgin River fans can rejoice as the much-anticipated sixth season is set to return this week, continuing the captivating story of Mel Monroe (played by Alexandra Breckenridge) and Jack Sheridan (Martin Henderson).The popular Netflix drama has kept viewers on their toes with its latest instalments, which included a fifth season and two festive specials in 2023.As we gear up for the drama to unfold a year later, let's take a moment to recap where we last left Mel, Jack, and the rest of the Virgin River residents.Season five of Virgin River was nothing short of tumultuous for the townsfolk, as they faced the threat of a wildfire that endangered countless lives and nearly obliterated the town, reports the Express.However, thanks to Hope McCrea's (Annette O'Toole) quick thinking, disaster was averted.

But that didn't mean the characters were free from personal troubles.Despite her heroic efforts in saving her neighbours, Mel suffered a heartbreaking miscarriage amidst the chaos, confessing to Jack her uncertainty about trying for another baby.Adding to the pregnancy-related drama, Charmaine (Lauren Hammersley) revealed that the father of her twins is none other than drug lord Calvin (David Cubitt), who, surprisingly, is alive and seemingly ready to turn over a new leaf, or at least attempt to be present for his children.The previous season saw the local crime syndicate receive a new player in the form of Melissa Montgomery (Barbara Pollard), who abducts Brady (Ben Hollingsworth) resulting in Mike (Marco Grazzini) getting shot.

This leads to Jack's sister Brie (Zibby Allen) ending her relationship with Brady and starting to date Mike.Preacher (Colin Lawrence) also found himself in hot water as Vince (Steve Bacic), the twin