Épisode Sur le grill S04E03 - Virgin River Saison 4

Mel's cabin

Mel: I don't know why you're surprised.

Jack: No way divorce is Mom's idea.

Mel: Why not?

Jack: She worships him. I guarantee, if it was her idea, it's because he's a narcissist.

Mel: There must be more to the story. Why do you think it's his fault?

Jack: Why are you defending my dad?

Mel: Not trying to. All I'm saying is there might be another explanation. You just don't know about it.

Jack: I'm not gonna hold my breath. I hope this apple fell far from the tree. Maybe you dodged a bullet.

Mel: What does that mean?

Jack: Never got a chance to finish my proposal. Now you got time, you can think about whether you wanna be married or not.

Mel: Jack... We both agreed to postpone the proposal and just focus on the pregnancy.

Jack: I know.

Mel: I didn't wanna overwhelm you.

Jack: I was overwhelmed.

Mel: But here's the deal. Okay? Whether or not you ask me to marry you, you are stuck with me.

Jack: What?

Mel: I know.

Jack: Like, forever?

Mel: And ever.

Jack: That works both ways. You're gonna be stuck with me too.

Mel: I wouldn't have it any other way.

Jack: Mm.

Mel: Are you okay?

Jack: Yeah, I'm just a little riled up.

Mel: You're pretty cute when you're riled up.

Jack: Oh, you like that?

Mel: Mm-hm.

Jack: Ooh. Oh, I thought you were tired.

Mel: Lucky for you I just got a second wind.

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Woods

Mel: Okay, three-mile mark.

Brie: What was our pace?

Mel: Uh... Eleven minutes.

Brie: Really? That slow?

Mel: I know. But Jack is worried that I'm still running, so I told him that I'd pull back and...

Brie: Why is he worried about you running?

Mel: I get shin splints.

Brie: Got it. Well, thanks for letting me tag along. I didn't really feel like running alone this morning.

Mel: Yeah. It was a pleasant surprise when you called. Please come with me anytime.

Brie: I will take you up on that.

Mel: Okay.

Brie: Oh, I gotta go. Jack's waiting for me at the bar.

Mel: Hey, wait a minute. Um... I just wanted to say I'm really sorry about what's going on with your parents.

Brie: Yeah. It's a shock. I thought they were solid.

Mel: Yeah. Well, if you need anything at all, I'm here to help.

Brie: You need to remind my brother how lucky he is to have you.

Mel: Okay.

Brie: Bye. Thank you.

Mel: Bye.

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Cameron: Mel. Hey.

Mel: Oh, hey.

Cameron: How's it going?

Mel: Good. I've just finished my second loop.

Cameron: Yeah, nice. I'm doing my third right now.

Mel: Seriously?

Cameron: Scout's honour, I actually might go for a fourth.

Mel: Wow. Uh, you trying to show me up?

Cameron: Actually, I am trying to get yesterday out of my head. That whole stillborn thing. I've had patients die. I've just... Never a baby. I got the lab results back. I rushed them. It was a blood clot in the placenta.

Mel: Oh, okay. So prenatal care...

Cameron: In this situation? Wouldn't have prevented the stillbirth.

Mel: Well, I'll call the parents and let them know.

Cameron: Yeah.

Mel: Uh... If you need to clear your head, I can cover for you at the clinic.

Cameron: Yeah, thanks. No, but I think I'd feel better just being around people.

Mel: Hey, I... You know, I was gonna mention, um, maybe you might wanna have dinner with me and Jack sometime?

Cameron: Uh, how about tonight? I could barbecue.

Mel: Um...

Cameron: Unless you can't, fine. We could have dinner next week or...

Mel: No, no, no, we would love to.

Cameron: Check in with Jack and let me know.

Mel: He'll be fine.

Cameron: Okay. Uh, around 6:00?

Mel: Okay. I will make a blueberry crumble.

Cameron: Wow. Super human at work and you bake.

Mel: It's the only thing I know how to bake and I haven't made it in years, so it might be bad.

Cameron: Right, it probably won't be good.

Mel: Probably not.

Cameron: Bet it'll be awesome. I'll see you tonight.

Mel: Okay. Bye.

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Jack's bar

Brie: Hey.

Jack: Hey... So did Dad leave?

Brie: Yeah, a few hours ago.

Jack: What did he say?

Brie: He said Mom wants to travel and he can't because of work.

Jack: What? That's ridiculous.

Brie: Yeah. I mean, the problem is they can't live alone.

Jack: Why not?

Brie: Well, they're getting older. If they're alone, they're gonna need help... Thanks. Did you know Mom can't drive at night? She won't even touch an ATM because she doesn't trust computers.

Jack: And Dad?

Brie: Last time Mom went to the mall, Dad made pasta, left the gas on. If I hadn't stopped by, he would've blown up the house.

Jack: You're gonna have to stop this.

Brie: Me?

Jack: You're the golden child.

Brie: I... No, I am not the golden child.

Jack: Oh, please. If Dad sent out one of those newsletters, I wouldn't be mentioned.

Brie: Think Mom would let that happen? You're her prince.

Jack: Gotta do something. Otherwise, you end up living with Dad.

Brie: And you're gonna be living with Mom.

Jack: Oh, Christ. Yeah, we gotta treat this like an emergency.

Brie: You deal with Mom and I'll figure out how to deal with Dad after I meet with Valerie.

Jack: What?

Brie: I'm signing my contract today.

Jack: Yeah... Oh, that's fantastic. Oh... That means you're gonna be here for a year.

Brie: Yes, unless you piss me off.

Jack: Well, that's great and I'm really happy you're staying, but there's one favour that I need from you. You don't wanna hear this, but be careful with Brady, okay? He has a habit of attracting trouble.

Brie: Look, I don't know where Brady and I stand, but whatever happens, I can take care of myself.

Jack: I know. I just don't want you to take any unnecessary risks.

Brie: Fine. Then I need to ask you a favour.

Jack: What?

Brie: Will you talk to Mike, find out if he'll help out with the case?

Jack: Sure. I can't guarantee he's gonna cooperate.

Brie: Do what I do and don't take no for an answer.

Jack: Got your stubborn streak from Dad, you know?

Brie: You got your hair from Mom. Wanna trade?

Jack: No. Never... Mom. It's Jack. Will you give me a call when you get this? I love you.

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Vernon's practice / Ben's porch

Mel: Hi, Ben. Um... Did you and Lee get my message?

Ben: Yeah, I did. Lee's inside with Iris. They're both asleep.

Mel: I wanted you to know there's nothing you could have done to prevent the blood clot. Okay.

Ben: I'm so sorry.

Mel: I hope that knowing that helps.

Ben: People keep saying they're sorry, but it's... It doesn't change anything.

Mel: I know. You're right. There are no words.

Ben: Like somebody sliced open my heart.

Mel: I understand. I really do. I just want you to know that I'm here if you ever need anything.

Ben: Thank you, but I... Nothing is gonna bring Daisy back.

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Jack's bar: kitchen

Preacher: What are you doing?

Connie: Didn't want anyone to overhear. This whole Christopher thing, has your detective found anything?

Preacher: No. Uh... No, not yet, but I'm trying to stay positive.

Connie: I've said this before, but I feel I let you down. When I saw Vince, maybe I should have grabbed a weapon, like a kitchen knife.

Preacher: Connie, none of this is your fault. If you had done that, he may have hurt you and Christopher. You made the right decision cooperating.

Connie: No, but it doesn't feel like it. I'm so worried.

Preacher: I know. I know. I am too.

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Jack's bar

Cameron: Hey. I'm Dr. Hayek. I put in an order for takeout.

Jack: Oh, you're Cameron.

Cameron: Yeah. Have we met?

Jack: I'm Jack Sheridan. You work with Mel, right?

Cameron: Right. Been looking forward to meeting you.

Jack: Oh, yeah?

Cameron: Yeah, my patient said you are the glue that holds this town together.

Jack: I don't know about that.

Cameron: You got a cool setup here.

Jack: Thanks. Yeah, we're happy with it. Hey, Preach, come meet Dr. Hayek.

Preacher: Hey.

Cameron: Cameron.

Preacher: Preacher. Good to meet you.

Cameron: Nice to meet you.

Preacher: I'll get your order.

Cameron: Thanks.

Jack: So how are you liking it here?

Cameron: It's exceeded my expectations. Everyone in this town has been great. Especially Mel, she's incredible.

Jack: Yeah, she's one of a kind.

Cameron: I lucked out, because I've worked with some real assholes.

Jack: Overall, people are good to one another. Sense of community.

Cameron: Why not fill me in tonight?

Jack: Why, what's tonight?

Cameron: I invited you and Mel over for a barbecue at Jo Ellen's.

Jack: Well, thanks, but I don't think the B and B has a working grill.

Cameron: So the one on the back patio...

Jack: Is purely ornamental. Jo Ellen's been nagging Nick to buy her a new one.

Cameron: Damn. That's too bad.

Preacher: Here you go.

Cameron: Oh. Thank you.

Preacher: You bet.

Jack: We can barbecue at our place at the cabin.

Cameron: It's not gonna put you out?

Jack: Not at all. I'll grab steaks from the back.

Cameron: Sure?

Jack: Absolutely.

Cameron: Sounds good. See you tonight.

Jack: All right.

Cameron: For you. Thank you.

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Bakery truck

Lizzie: Have a good day.

Connie: So, what else did Denny say?

Lizzie: His grandma and Doc dated when Doc was in college and she got pregnant. She broke up with Doc and never told him about the baby.

Connie: And the baby is Denny's dad?

Lizzie: Right.

Connie: Wonder why he's here.

Lizzie: Wants to get to know his grandfather.

Connie: Oh, Lizzie, so naive. There's always a motive.

Lizzie: You watch way too much true crime.

Connie: Jo Ellen thinks Denny's after an inheritance. Personally, I think he's planning to blackmail Doc.

Lizzie: Blackmail him for what?

Connie: For keeping his love child a secret.

Lizzie: Doc introduced him as his grandson. So there goes that theory.

Connie: Oh, listen. Doc is like family. We have to protect him. If you notice anything strange, let me know.

Lizzie: The only thing strange is you accusing an innocent guy of fraud.

Connie: Honey, my instincts about people are never wrong. You mark my words. This kid's up to something.

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Vernon's practice: office / Hope's house: kitchen

Vernon: Hi, Hope.

Hope: I'm making hermit cookies and I can't remember how many eggs I'm supposed to use.

Vernon: And how would I know?

Hope: You've seen me make them a million times.

Vernon: I've eaten them plenty, but I don't think I've watched you make them.

Hope: I knew you'd be no help. I'll text Connie.

Vernon: Don't. I'll Google it for you.

Hope: Why would you do that?

Vernon: Connie, once she starts texting...

Hope: She won't stop. So, um, why did you leave so early this morning?

Vernon: Oh, I had some work I had to catch up on. Are you okay on your own for a few hours?

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Vernon's practice: office / Hope's house: lunch room

Hope: I want you to think of me as a cat.

Vernon: What does that mean?

Hope: It means I have zero interest in socialization. All I need is access to food, water and the human version of a litter box.

Vernon: Can I scratch behind your ears?

Hope: Not unless I'm in the mood.

Vernon: That's very cat-like. I need to talk to you tonight.

Hope: Can't you tell me now?

Vernon: No, I don't wanna talk about it on the phone.

Hope: Good Lord, you're frustrating.

Vernon: That sounds like there's somebody at the door.

Hope: It's like Grand Central Station over here.

Vernon: Would you answer the door, please? Connie had Marge drop off groceries and I don't want them left out.

Hope: Fine, but I'm not inviting anybody inside. Bye.

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Hope's house: entrance

Tara: Can I come in?

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Bakery truck

Lizzie: Hey.

Denny: Hi. Can I get a chocolate donut?

Lizzie: Sure... Anything else?

Denny: Wondering if you wanted to go to a movie tonight. Thanks. The Light Road is showing Pulp Fiction.

Lizzie: I love that movie, but I'm filling in at the bar and won't get off till 9:00.

Denny: Last showing starts at 10:00.

Lizzie: Oh, then count me in.

Denny: Text me when you're done with work.

Connie: Remember what I said.

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Hope's house: living room

Tara: I know the deer got into your giant Darwins.

Hope: Oh, so thoughtful. Thank you.

Tara: Some of my best memories are of helping you and my mom in the garden.

Hope: You're a natural. Just like Lilly.

Tara: I wanted to say sorry about yesterday.

Hope: You have nothing to be sorry for. I'm the one who owes you an apology. I was caught off guard. You look just like Lilly when she was your age. Every time I look at you, I... I miss her so much.

Tara: I miss her too.

Hope: I hope you'll forgive me.

Tara: Of course I do.

Hope: I wish I could forgive myself... For being away during those last few weeks.

Tara: There is nothing that you could have done to keep her from leaving us.

Hope: I didn't get to say goodbye.

Tara: Mom knew how much you loved her. That's all that she needed... I know how you feel.

Hope: You do?

Tara: When my dad died, I hadn't spoken to him in like a month. And not for any good reason, just because I was busy. Not being able to say goodbye still hurts. You're the closest thing I have to my mom. I can't lose you both... It's been so hard not having her around, and I know you've been through a lot. But I really need you, Hope.

Hope: Oh, honey, I'm right here.

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Vernon's practice: exam room

Mel: I want you to continue icing it for the rest of today, and then take it easy for about a week.

Nick: All right. And can you write me a note? Otherwise, Jo Ellen won't believe me... And let's just say that I can't run the vacuum.

Mel: For like two weeks. Is that good enough?

Nick: You're an angel sent from heaven.

Mel: Thanks, Nick.

Nick: Thanks.

Mel: Bye.

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Vernon's practice: kitchen

Mel: Hey... Nick just left.

Vernon: Thanks for seeing him. How's his wrist?

Mel: Oh, it was just a light sprain.

Vernon: Yeah.

Mel: He did say something interesting, though. Um... He said that your grandson is visiting?

Vernon: Oh... He did, did he? Well, yes, it is true.

Mel: Oh. Sorry, I didn't know that you had any children.

Vernon: I didn't either. And neither does Hope. Given the speed with which news travels around here, that could be a problem.

Mel: If it was a secret, how did Nick find out?

Vernon: It's not exactly a secret. I introduced Denny to Lizzie. But Connie overheard.

Mel: Right, so she told Jo Ellen, who told Nick.

Vernon: You hit the nail on the head.

Mel: You better tell Hope fast if you want her to hear it from you first.

Vernon: Well, I'm gonna try tonight. I just... It's hard to find the right time... Plus, I... I have been processing the fact that I had a son.

Mel: Had?

Vernon: Yeah, he died about a month ago from a heart attack.

Mel: Oh, Doc, I am so sorry.

Vernon: I gained a son and then I lost him in the blink of an eye. And it's silly because I'm missing something I never had.

Mel: No, that's not silly. That's... You know, he became a part of you the second you knew he existed.

Vernon: I didn't know him. I...

Mel: I think that it's the, you know, what could have been that makes it so hard.

Vernon: What could have been.

Mel: You know that I had a stillborn daughter, right?

Vernon: Yeah.

Mel: I never got to look at her eyes... I never got to hear her voice, but I... Oh, I miss her every single day. I think there's some things that you just never get over. And losing a child is one of them. And then... Delivering Daisy and having to see her parents' heartache, it just brought everything back. I'm sorry... Thank you.

Vernon: I can't imagine how hard that must have been for you. Grief doesn't ever get lighter. We just get used to carrying the weight. You lost a lot of people that you love.

Mel: Too many.

Vernon: Listen, personal issues are not my forte, but I am around if you need to talk.

Mel: Thank you, Doc. That's really sweet... Wait. I'm supposed to be comforting you, not the other way around. Sorry.

Vernon: Friends don't keep score.

Mel: Thanks.

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Market

Preacher: Julia. Preacher. I took your aikido class.

Julia: Yes, of course. And I've figured out where I've seen you. I've eaten at Jack's bar.

Preacher: Oh, and how was it?

Julia: It was delicious. Have you been here before?

Preacher: Oh, yeah, this is where I get a lot of my perishables for the bar.

Julia: Ah. It is my first time. I've decided to eat more local and organic and I don't know where to start. I take it the artichokes are good?

Preacher: Oh yeah, yeah, my artichoke dip is a favourite at the bar.

Julia: Ah. Hey, what do you call a conversation between two artichokes?

Preacher: Uh...

Julia: A heart-to-heart.

Preacher: Oh, wow.

Julia: Oh, I can't believe I said that out loud.

Preacher: No, it was cute.

Julia: No, it wasn't.

Preacher: I love a good arti-joke.

Julia: Oh...

Preacher: So where do you want to start? Fruits? Vegetables?

Julia: They have wine?

Preacher: Oh, and a tasty one.

Julia: Ooh. Then why are we still standing here?

Preacher: Follow me.

Julia: Okay.

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DEA: Anne's office

Anne: Thanks.

Brie: Hey. Thanks for seeing me.

Anne: Hey. Oh, well, you know, if it wasn't for you, I would have failed civil procedure.

Brie: Wilkinson was a real prick.

Anne: He was. Have a seat.

Brie: So how do you like being an agent?

Anne: It suits me.

Brie: Yeah?

Anne: Still working in the DA's office?

Brie: I took a job at a small law firm in Humboldt County.

Anne: Uh-huh. So that's why you're here.

Brie: Sort of. I have a favour to ask.

Anne: Shoot.

Brie: I need to see the Emerald Lumber file... A friend of mine has been framed for attempted murder and the key to that is somewhere in your file.

Anne: You know, the DEA poured a lot of time and money into that raid because we wanted convictions. We didn't get them.

Brie: Yeah. That task force had way too many cooks in the kitchen.

Anne: Yeah.

Brie: DEA, ATF, FBI, Humboldt sheriff? No way to know who tipped Calvin off in time for him to destroy that evidence.

Anne: So if you know all this, why do you need the file?

Brie: I need your notes...So I can see that case through your eyes.

Anne: Brie, no. I could lose my job here.

Brie: An innocent man could end up serving life in prison.

Anne: Daniel Brady? That's the friend you're trying to protect, right? God, I just hope you know what you're doing, Brie... Twenty-four hours. And don't show it to another soul.

Brie: Thank you. I owe you one.

Anne: Yeah, you do.

Brie: You're doing the right thing.

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Jack's bar: kitchen

Ricky: Hey! What are you doing here?

Lizzie: Preacher asked me to fill in for Hannah.

Ricky: So how are you?

Lizzie: Fine. What do you need me to do?

Ricky: If you wanna serve, I can bus. I know how much dirty dishes gross you out.

Lizzie: Nothing more disgusting.

Ricky: Well, what about a blobfish?

Lizzie: Let's not start naming gross things.

Ricky: Hey, so I've been memorizing my lines for the Romeo and Juliet scene. The fair's coming up and I was wondering if you want to get together to practice.

Lizzie: Oh. Um... I don't think we should.

Ricky: I thought you were into performing.

Lizzie: I was, but I changed my mind.

Ricky: Lizzie, I... I know I hurt you and I'm really sorry, and I swear I'll never lie to you again.

Lizzie: I don't feel like it.

Ricky: Why won't you give me a second chance?

Lizzie: Because I trusted you and you lied to me, over and over.

Ricky: I said I'm sorry. What else can I do?

Lizzie: Nothing. Maybe someday I'll forgive you, but... Not right now.

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Mel's car / Jack's bar: office

Mel: Yes, from scratch. I'm going to pick up the blueberries and brown sugar.

Jack: I'm happy to get stuff from Connie's.

Mel: It's okay, babe. I got it.

Jack: As long as you're up for it.

Mel: I am.

Jack: Please just don't take too long. I don't know this guy.

Mel: That's literally the point, is to get to know him. Jack, I'm making a crumble and a human being simultaneously. You can survive one barbecue.

Jack: I have no comeback for that.

Mel: That was the point. I love you. I'll see you.

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Restaurant

Preacher: Wow. Five brothers.

Julia: Mm-hm. And I'm the youngest.

Preacher: No wonder you got into martial arts.

Julia: It was less about defense and more about wanting to be included. They didn't want their weakling sister ruining the games.

Preacher: So did it work?

Julia: Soon as I learned to drop my oldest brother Freddy, they let me hang out.

Preacher: Good for you. Your other job, you are a recruiter, right?

Julia: I specialize in medical staffing.

Preacher: That sounds interesting.

Julia: It is. It's like a puzzle. Somewhere there's a piece missing, it is my job to find it.

Preacher: I used to love doing puzzles.

Julia: Used to?

Preacher: Yeah, once I finished active duty, it took me a while to get back into normal life. So before I found a job, I would do puzzles. To keep myself busy.

Julia: I read that a lot of veterans feel out of place when they come home.

Preacher: Well, one day, you are fighting in a war zone. A few days later, you're standing in line buying groceries. It's surreal.

Julia: Were you bitter, fighting in a war?

Preacher: No, I chose to enlist. When I came back from Iraq in one piece, I chose to live with gratitude instead of anger.

Julia: That's beautiful. Gratitude is one of the basic tenets of aikido.

Preacher: Yes, and one of the reasons I decided to try it.

Julia: When are you coming back to class?

Preacher: I don't know. I don't know. I, um... I feel like the BFG... Big Friendly Giant.

Julia: The Roald Dahl character? Funny. Well, I do offer private lessons.

Preacher: Is that so?

Julia: Mm-hm. I would give you the friends-and-family rate.

Preacher: That is quite the offer. I'd be a fool to refuse.

Julia: And you are definitely no fool.

Preacher: Cheers to that.

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Hospital: Brady's room

Bondsman: Dan Brady?

Brady: Yeah, who are you?

Bondsman: Bondsman. Congratulations, you made bail.

Brady: What? How?

Bondsman: Note the conditions of release. Number one, surrender your passport. Two, don't leave the state.

Brady: Doesn't say who posted my bail.

Bondsman: As long as the check clears, I don't care.

Brady: So that's it? I'm free to go?

Bondsman: Don't screw me. If you're a no-show, I'll come after you.

Brady: Relax. I'll be there.

Annoncer: Dr. Chang, Cardiology. Dr. Chang, Cardiology.

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Street

Mel: Hey, are you okay?

Carl: Carl... Can't... Find his car.

Mel: Okay, who's Carl?

Carl: I am.

Mel: Okay. Carl, my name is Mel. Are you here by yourself?

Carl: I can't... Find my car.

Mel: Okay, I understand that. Why don't we...? Why don't we go to this bench here? I can help you try to find your car. Okay? Carl, you have anyone that I can call?

Carl: I live alone.

Mel: Okay. Do you have any relatives close by?

Carl: I have... A daughter.

Mel: Okay. Oh. Uh-oh. Okay, okay, all right. Carl? Carl!

Pedestrian: Is he okay?

Dispatch: 911, what's your emergency?

Mel: I need paramedics at Swinton's Food Market in Clear River. I have an elderly man unconscious and unresponsive.

Dispatch: Understood. Nearest unit is 15 minutes out, ma'am.

Mel: I've lost his pulse, I'm starting chest compressions.

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Mel's cabin: garden

Jack: So you want a beer? Wine? I got whiskey.

Cameron: Water would be great... Thanks.

Jack: Yeah.

Cameron: How long have you lived in Virgin River?

Jack: Oh... Seven years.

Cameron: And before that?

Jack: Sacramento.

Cameron: Oh, you go to Davis?

Jack: No.

Cameron: Yeah. I did my undergrad at Berkeley.

Jack: Small world, almost went there.

Cameron: Yeah? Where did you end up?

Jack: Mm... The Marines.

Cameron: I grew up in an ultra-liberal household. My parents would have lost their minds if I had enlisted.

Jack: Mine weren't thrilled.

Cameron: Yeah. Who could blame them? Sending kids overseas to fight for oil.

Jack: Yeah, I mean, that's a bit of an oversimplification. A little cynical, don't you think?

Cameron: Maybe.

Jack: I guess we'll have to agree to disagree on that one.

Cameron: Hey, look, I mean no disrespect.

Jack: Hey.

Cameron: No, I totally admire people willing to put their lives in danger for something they believe in.

Jack: Enlisted folks do that every single day, you know?

Cameron: Yeah. Yeah, exactly.

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Later

Mel: Hey. Sorry I'm late. Is Cameron here?

Jack: Yeah, he's inside. He's mashing potatoes.

Mel: Oh. Good. Nice job with the table.

Jack: Thank you. Wanna know what I've learned about me and Cameron?

Mel: What?

Jack: Him and I have nothing in common.

Mel: I'm sure that's not true.

Jack: I swear I tried, okay? I did.

Mel: Really?

Jack: Yes. You okay? You were gone a while.

Mel: It's just this older man had an episode outside the store, and I ended up having to give him CPR. I waited for them to get him into the ambulance, and it was sad. He was all alone, he didn't have anyone to call.

Jack: You look like you need a hug.

Mel: Yeah.

Cameron: Hey.

Mel: Hey.

Cameron: You made it.

Mel: Sorry I'm late, there was an emergency at the grocery store.

Cameron: Is everybody okay?

Mel: The medical response was fast, so I think he's gonna be fine. But, um, I forgot all the stuff to make the crumble.

Cameron: Oh. You chose to save a life instead of making us dessert.

Jack: Selfish. Let me put those on the grill, you guys can chat.

Cameron: I got it. You're the guest, remember?

Mel: I'll grab some lemonade. Does anybody want anything?

Jack: You guys talk, I'll get that for you. I'll meet you out there.

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Mel's cabin

Jack: Hey, Mom.

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Mel's cabin: garden

Mel: So, what was your last job?

Cameron: My last job was at a group practice in downtown San Diego. Not enough doctors to meet the demand.

Mel: Yeah, let me guess. Back-to-back patients. No time for paperwork.

Cameron: Sounds like you have experience.

Mel: Yeah. Well, I worked in an ER and the burnout rate was like almost 50%.

Cameron: Yeah, that makes sense. That's a lot of what I love about this clinic, not feeling like you're being rushed.

Mel: Really? I thought you loved the paper charts.

Cameron: Crazy. I cannot believe they haven't been digitized yet.

Mel: Oh, my God, trust me. I tried, but Doc freaked out on me. Trying to explain the cloud to Doc is like...

Cameron: Teaching a frog how to ride a bicycle.

Mel: Exactly. It's...

Jack: Hey.

Mel: Thank you, babe.

Cameron: Well, why don't we go to him together and make our case?

Mel: Okay. Well, I mean, we could try, but he's pretty set in his ways.

Cameron: I have faith in us.

Mel: Okay.

Cameron: A couple of my patients were talking about the Overview Trail Run in, what is it, Grace Valley?

Mel: Mm.

Cameron: Heard of it? Yeah?

Jack: Mm-hm.

Mel: I've wanted to go. I just haven't made it there.

Cameron: I heard the view is breathtaking. Want to go? The trail is like eight miles long, good to go with other people.

Mel: You saying I'd have to carry you down?

Cameron: No, I'd pass out and you'd call for help.

Mel: Oh, right, you're really selling this run.

Cameron: That's why I became a doctor and not a salesman.

Mel: Mm-hm. Good choice.

Jack: Trail sounds fun, for you.

Cameron: Not a runner?

Jack: Mm-mm. No, not my thing. Find it a little repetitive, I always start out and I get bored and end up quitting.

Mel: I like repetition, I find it soothing.

Jack: I know.

Cameron: I like it. You get into this groove and lose yourself.

Jack: I like knowing where I am.

Cameron: What do you think, you wanna go?

Mel: As long as you don't pass out, I'm in.

Cameron: Excellent. And in other good news... The steaks are ready.

Mel: Finally.

Cameron: Shall we eat?

Mel: I'm starving. Yes, please.

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Jack's bar

Ricky: Not too bad tonight.

Lizzie: Except for the lady who kept sending her food back.

Ricky: When she refused to pay, I thought you were gonna deck her.

Lizzie: People who are rude to servers should not be allowed in restaurants... Hey, are you okay to help Preacher close up? I gotta go.

Ricky: Sure. What, got a hot date?

Lizzie: Maybe.

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Mel's cabin: garden

Mel: So you were engaged?

Cameron: Yeah, yeah. We broke it off a few months ago.

Jack: Bummer.

Cameron: It was bound to happen. We were just from two different worlds. She grew up in a big family, six brothers and sisters outside of Philly...

Mel: I would think that seeing the world from someone else's point of view would make the relationship more interesting.

Cameron: For some people, but for us, it meant that we were just never on the same page. I'd wanna go out for a meal, she'd wanna cook, or she wants to watch movies and I wanna go rock climbing.

Jack: I don't know if that sounds like a deal breaker.

Cameron: They're not, it's just when that starts piling up, you realize that you have totally different interests and values. To a point where we couldn't agree on what kind of eggs to buy.

Jack: Oh, like the time I brought home cage-free instead of free-range.

Mel: I had to explain to you that free-range means they get to go outside.

Jack: Well, I know that now.

Cameron: Yeah, you see? I mean, could you imagine not agreeing on anything? Where you wanna live. Your finances. How many kids you want. It's exhausting.

Mel: Well, at least you figured out your differences before you got married.

Cameron: And for that, I am grateful, because once you have kids, you're tied to that person, whether on the same page or not.

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Hope's house: terrace

Hope: Ta-da. They might taste terrible.

Vernon: Oh, how enticing... Actually, they're delicious.

Hope: Thank you.

Vernon: Thank you.

Hope: So... What did you wanna tell me?

Vernon: I'm just worried that it might upset you.

Hope: Vernon, you're driving me crazy. Out with it already.

Vernon: Okay. I have... A grandson.

Hope: What?

Vernon: A woman I dated in college had a baby and never told me, and that baby had a son and his name is Denny Cutler.

Hope: Where does he live?

Vernon: In Seattle.

Hope: And how did you find this out?

Vernon: Denny came to Virgin River a few days ago and he introduced himself.

Hope: He's here and you're just telling me now?

Vernon: Yes, I was nervous because he's from another relationship.

Hope: Are you currently in a relationship with that woman?

Vernon: No, of course not.

Hope: Then it's in the past. I think it's amazing.

Vernon: You do?

Hope: Neither of us had children, or so I thought, and... There have been times I've regretted it.

Vernon: I never knew that.

Hope: Well, not all the time. But we have so much, would've been nice to share it with a daughter or son and their children. To have had a house filled with family, especially on Christmas or Thanksgiving. Is that nuts?

Vernon: No, no. Not at all. I've often thought the same thing.

Hope: This could be our second chance.

Vernon: You are really okay with this?

Hope: It's a blessing.

Vernon: I am so happy to hear you say that, because I feel exactly the same way.

Hope: Oh, my gosh.

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Mel's cabin

Mel: Thank you so much for tonight. You're a very gracious non-host.

Jack: Happy to accommodate.

Mel: So, what'd you think of him?

Jack: Well, he doesn't know how to cook steak... But he seems okay. He's definitely into you.

Mel: What? No, he's not.

Jack: Oh, come on.

Mel: Oh, my gosh, Jack. He's a social guy and he's lonely here. What?

Jack: Okay. That's fine. As long as he keeps things strictly professional.

Mel: Wait a minute. Wait a minute. Do you ever think that I would ch...?

Jack: No. I... I'm not talking about you. I trust you implicitly.

Mel: Okay. So where's that coming from?

Jack: My mom called while I was getting your lemonade.

Mel: What did she say?

Jack: Turns out you were right... The divorce wasn't because of my dad... She's in love with her art teacher.

Mel: Seriously?

Jack: Yep.

Mel: How do you feel about that?

Jack: Honestly, I don't know. I never thought in a million years that she'd even look at another guy.

Mel: How did she sound?

Jack: Excited... It was weird. You know, it was like talking to a complete stranger.

Mel: It's the hospital... Hello? Excuse me?

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Brady's house: living room

Brady: Who is it?

Brie: It's me.

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Brady's house: porch

Brady: Hey.

Brie: I heard you made bail.

Brady: Yeah. I don't know how, but yeah.

Brie: Well, could I come in?

Brady: Brie. I'm sorry, but it's not a great time.

Brie: Why not?

Brady: Brie, I...

Brie: Hey. I just need to know you're okay.

Brady: What if I'm not?

Brie: I wanna fix it.

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Brady's house: living room

Brie: Does it hurt?

Brady: No. Not enough to stop.