Virgin River Star Hints at Major Change for Mel in Season 7: ‘I Wonder Why…'
When Virgin River returns for Season 7, Mel is ditching her flannel tops and cozy sweaters for a very different look — scrubs!
Alexandra Breckenridge posted an on-set story to Instagram on Monday, where she gave eager viewers a sneak peek at what her character will be up to in the near future, and it raises more questions than it answers.
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'Is there something different about me today that you've noticed?' Breckenridge says in the video. 'Something… scrub-like? I wonder why Alex could be wearing scrubs. I wonder what's going on. I guess you're just going to have to wait until Season 7 to find out, won't you? She's getting her nurse on!'
So, what does all of this mean? Mel has worked as a nurse practitioner since Virgin River premiered in 2019, but she tends to dress pretty casually on the job, rarely (if ever) rocking scrubs. I'm thinking there are two possibilities here: With Doc's practice now under investigation, it's possible that Season 7 will find Mel seeking employment at another medical facility, maybe even working as a nurse at the hospital in Clear River.
But since I don't want anything to take the residents of Virgin River away from the titular locale, my preferred possibility is that Mel is scrubbing in to assist with the birth of Marley's baby — you know, the one she wants Mel and Jack to adopt? If that's the case, Breckenridge just gave fans a sneak peek at a major milestone in her and Jack's relationship.
Beyond that, we'll just have to listen to Breckenridge and wait until Season 7 comes out for official confirmation. It's still anyone's guess when that will be, but Breckenridge suggested that it could be as early as this year. (My money's still on 2026, but I like her optimism!)
What do you think these scrubs mean for Mel's future? A new job? A new baby? Drop a comment with your best guesses and biggest hopes below.
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