The sixth episode of Virgin River's sixth season kicks off with Mel embarking on a jog, eventually converging with Jack, who had set out early for a session of rock climbing. Their reunion is filled with excitement as they discuss obtaining their marriage license and the impending gathering at the bar with Hope and the other wedding planners.
At the meeting, Hope unveils an array of meticulously crafted plans for the wedding, leaving Mel and Jack to happily relinquish control to her expert hands. Their only query revolves around the timing of finding Sugar a new abode, prompting the other attendees to urge Hope to contact Roland and inquire about a potential spot for Sugar at his ranch. Charmaine arrives fashionably late, her exhaustion evident, prompting Mel and Jack to offer to babysit the twins the next evening.
Elsewhere, an awkward encounter between Brie and Brady doesn't escape Kaia's keen observation. Sensing the underlying tension, Kaia later confronts Brady, who reluctantly admits to having slept with Brie. He regrets the decision, noting that Brie has been avoiding his messages ever since.
In the clinic, Denny stumbles upon a program tailored to assist couples dealing with neurodegenerative diseases. Despite Vernon's reassurance that they'll navigate the situation together, Denny remains deeply concerned about the impact his condition might have on his family.
Concurrently, Cameron makes a surprise appearance at the clinic for the wedding planning, informing Vernon that Dr. Hayes has been inquiring about his tenure there. Muriel, however, is taken aback by Cameron's sudden visit. A phone call interrupts their conversation, delivering the shocking news that Muriel has been diagnosed with breast cancer. She confides in Cameron, who promptly offers his support and assistance.
Meanwhile, Mel and Jack face a hurdle in obtaining their marriage license due to Jack's lack of documentation proving the dissolution of his first marriage. Mel proposes an adventurous solution: traveling to Sacramento to track down Jack's ex-wife and visit his mother in the process.
Hope, too, finds herself at the doorstep of her former lover, Roland, at his ranch. Reluctantly, she extends an olive branch, and Roland, on the condition that she expresses her remorse for abandoning him without a farewell, agrees to take back Sugar. Following a hesitant apology from Hope, he grants her wish but requests a brief period to bolster his ranch's staff.
At the restaurant, Brie urges Mike to bask in the glow of his well-deserved promotion. The duo soon finds themselves joined by Preacher and Kaia, clinking glasses in celebration. Brady, offering to foot the bill for a round of drinks, declines to partake in the revelry. The subsequent day, he confronts Lark, severing their relationship. Despite her attempts to elucidate her involvement with Jimmy, Brady remains unyielding, shutting the door on a potential reconciliation.
At Jack's mother's abode, the couple stumbles upon a secret—Jack's mom has maintained contact with his ex-wife, Mandy. Compelled by this discovery, Jack sets out to confront Mandy, and together, they achieve the closure they've long sought. She hands him his medal of honor and a letter that had been lost in the mail for years.
Meanwhile, Jack's mom confides in Mel about the strain Mandy endured during their divorce and how their shared concern for Jack's safe return after his military enlistment forged an unspoken bond between them.
Back in Virgin River, Lizzie and Denny encounter turbulent waters as Denny continually broaches the subject of planning for a future without him. He insists on testing their unborn child, a notion Lizzie fiercely opposes.
As night descends, Mel and Jack keep watch over Charmaine's twins. Mel reads aloud the letter accompanying Jack's medal, helping him navigate his conflicting emotions. She hails him as an exceptional individual, her praise warm and heartfelt.
Following her heartfelt conversation with Jack's mom about the enduring nature of family ties despite divorce, Mel resolves to gift Mark's sister the engagement ring he once gave her. Additionally, she seeks Jack's blessing to retain Monroe as her middle name, which he grants with a gentle nod.
At Vernon and Hope's residence, Vernon confesses his apprehensions about the fate of his medical legacy. Jordan's death continues to weigh heavily on his mind, wracked with guilt. Hope, sensing his turmoil, reassures him that his culpability is misplaced and emphasizes the countless righteous deeds he has undertaken.
The episode concludes on a tense note with Calvin storming into Jack's place, issuing a stark warning. He commands Jack to steer clear of Charmaine, his voice laced with menace.
