Daniel Gillies | Virgin River | Season 3

"Where There's Smoke..."

A recovered Jack hosts a graduation party for Ricky. Hope is stranded due to a hurricane, and Muriel takes care of Doc in her absence. Brie, Jack's sister, visits. Jack and Ricky share a moment, and Mel reflects on her struggles with pregnancy. Charmaine introduces her new fiancé, Todd, and Mel receives birthday flowers from Joey. Preacher takes Christopher to camp. Ricky and Lizzie's relationship is a secret, causing paranoia. Doc considers his replacement. Jack plans a surprise for Mel's birthday. Brady unknowingly flirts with Jack's sister. Doc seeks news from Hope. Jack's house catches fire, but he and Mel escape unharmed.

"Life and Death"

Hope calls Doc, but is surprised when Muriel answers his phone. Hope is still in the dark about Lilly's health. Lilly asks her friends to take care of her children after her pending death. A heartbroken Mel goes to L.A. to support Joey during her divorce hearing; while there, Mel makes a sudden decision about the remaining embryos from her IVF journey with Mark. Ricky continues to hide his possible enlistment from Lizzie. Jack decides to fight to keep Mel in his life. Charmaine learns that Todd wants them to move to Eureka instead of staying in Clear River in hopes of derailing Jack. Doc drops in at the farm to check on Lilly, Tara, and Chloe and accepts an invite to stay for dinner. Lilly goes to take a catnap before dinner; when Tara goes to call Lilly for dinner, Tara finds that Lilly has passed away in her sleep.

"The Sun Also Rises"

The town prepares to bid farewell to Lilly. Brie experiences a surprise miscarriage, and Lilly's funeral is marked by heartfelt recollections of her kindness and love. Tara struggles to speak about her mother during the service, with Mel's assistance. Brady visits Brie, unaware of her miscarriage, expressing his love for her. Jack and Mel have a serious conversation about their relationship at the funeral reception. Hope misses Lilly's funeral, texting Doc that she needs time alone. Lizzie invites Ricky to a wedding, learning he plans to enlist in the Marines. Charmaine confides in Jack about Todd's decision to move without consulting her. Mel comforts Tara after the funeral, and Jack and Mel decide to reconcile. Doc receives news that Hope has been seriously injured in a car accident.