A Christmas miracle came in the form of Everett’s change of heart.

If the half-sibling plot happens, Ireallyhope showrunner Patrick Sean Smith creates a brand-new character for that role.

To me, this seems like the perfect lead-in to the reveal that Charmaine and Mel are biological sisters.

Charmaine and Mel (Alexandra Breckenridge) looking upset in Virgin River

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Thankfully, season 5’s finale resolves that plot point, with Charmaine giving birth to twins.

To me, this seems like the perfect lead-in to the reveal that Charmaine and Mel are biological sisters.

There’s no denying that theVirgin Riverseason 6 theory would change everything for Mel and the show’s trajectory.

A composite image of some of the Virgin River books

A television adaptation of the romantic novel series from Robyn Carr, Virgin River sees nurse practitioner Melinda Monroe accepting a new job in the titular northern California town to escape her past. But Melinda’s small-town expectations are checked when she realizes that adjusting to this new and straightforward way of life is a tricky balancing act - with the possibility of new love on the horizon.

All 5 seasons ofVirgin Riverare streaming on Netflix.

Alexandra Breckenridge as Melinda Monroe & Martin Henderson as Jack Sheridan in Virgin River

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A television adaptation of the romantic novel series from Robyn Carr, Virgin River sees nurse practitioner Melinda Monroe accepting a new job in the titular northern California town to escape her past. But Melinda’s small-town expectations are checked when she realizes that adjusting to this new and straightforward way of life is a tricky balancing act - with the possibility of new love on the horizon.

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