["Lavender Girl" by Caamp playing]
-♪ I've never danced ♪ -[guests cheering and laughing]
♪ Till I danced with you, my love ♪
[car honking]
♪ Couldn't hear the music But I'm sure it was good stuff… ♪
-[Mel] Aww! -It's gonna be us soon.
Did you get us a getaway limo?
-Eh, I did one better. -What? What'd you get?
Well, you have to wait and find out.
-You're gonna make me wait three weeks? -I certainly am!
-Unbelievable. -[Jack laughs]
I can't wait to try my dress on.
You sure you don't want me to go in with you?
No! You do not get to see me in that dress until we are walking down the aisle.
I just wanna make sure I can carry you over the threshold!
Oh please. That's not…
Oh my gosh! Jack, what are you doing?
I am practicing carrying my future wife over the threshold.
No, you're not. You're… You were trying to get a peek.
Yes, I am.
[laughs] If I don't get to know about the car,
you do not get to know about the dress.
All right. I'm excited to see the dress. So what?
I'm also excited about our first dance.
-But you know what I'm most excited about? -What?
Spending the rest of my life
with the woman that I love.
Aww!
And what a lucky woman I am.
-What a lucky man! -[laughing]
Oh! I gotta go! Brie and the sewing circle ladies are waiting.
Yeah, I gotta go to the hardware store and get the rest of the supplies.
Uh-huh. Is the barn gonna be ready for the wedding?
Oh yeah. Anything for my bride-to-be.
Okay!
-[Jack] Bye. -Bye.
[women] Hey!
-[Lydie] Congratulations, Mel! -[woman] Hey! She's here!
[Mel] Oh! Get out of here. Hey! Shoo! Get out of here!
[Muriel laughing]
-[Brie] For you. -Thank you. Thank you all for coming.
Well, thank you for including us.
Of course! I needed the sewing circle seal of approval.
Plus, it took us months to find the dress.
Yes, it did. But it's worth the effort.
[Mel] Yes.
[all] Cheers.
[woman] Melinda.
Here is your dress.
Okay. Okay, here I go.
-Thank you. All right. -[Brie] Mm-hmm. So exciting.
[all exclaiming]
[Muriel] So, how's the wedding planning going, Mel?
Oh, it's going really great.
Hope's officiating, and Charmaine offered to do my hair,
which was really sweet, and RSVPs just keep pouring in, so…
Oh, good! And, um, is your, uh, father coming?
[sighs heavily]
Just thought you might want to hear your mom's voice one more time.
[wistful music playing]
[voice breaking] Thank you.
I've got something important I need to tell you.
Some people in this town aren't gonna like me being a part of your life.
What do you mean?
I've made some enemies.
Hurt people.
-Done things I'm not proud of. -[dog whines]
Things… folks might not be able to move past.
Some of those folks… might be friends of yours.
Like who?
Well… Vernon Mullins, for one.
Yes! Yes, my father is coming.
I just can't believe that Everett Reid is your father.
Okay, this… this is the first I had heard of him, so…
Well, that's because you haven't lived here your whole life.
Everett used to be quite the man-about-town.
Not anymore.
It's okay. I know he and Doc don't get along.
[Jo Ellen] Oh, Doc doesn't get along with plenty of people.
Do any of you know what happened?
Because neither of them will talk to her about it.
I don't know if anyone knows for sure except the two of them.
One day, years ago, Everett just moved into the woods, and…
never came out.
-Until now. -[Mel clears throat]
[all exclaim uncomfortably]
[hesitatingly] Oh! How… pretty.
Yeah, no. This is not the dress.
This is not the dress.
-[Mel] No. -Thank God.
[woman] Is there a problem?
Yes! This is not the dress I ordered. [laughs]
-It is. This is the Vanna. -[Mel] Yeah, no.
Uh, I ordered the Ophelia.
It's the same designer, but there's just…
There's more lace, and it has a fuller skirt,
and the neckline is not so plunge-y.
She's getting married on a farm, not Las Vegas.
There was obviously a miscommunication.
She ordered the Ophelia. This is the Vanna.
Yeah. I have receipts.
[Brie] She has receipts.
There have been transactions. So, if you could just get the…
the Ophelia here pronto, that'd be…
[woman] Well, that's not possible.
The Ophelia is handstitched by the designer herself in San Quirico d'Orcia.
It takes very personal attention to detail,
which is why the look is so refined.
Which is why I ordered the Ophelia.
So…
Well, we could augment the Vanna
into a closer version of the Ophelia here in store.
Our seamstress is on vacation, but I think she's back in two weeks.
Let me check.
[Mel] Oh my God.
Oh my God. Two weeks? What am I gonna do?
Mel? We can transform this.
Are you sure? It's…
I mean, it… That seems like a lot of work.
Just think of us as your fairy godmothers.
We promise that on your wedding day,
you are gonna be in the dress of your dreams.
[sighs]
Okay!
All right. Thank you.
Thank you. I mean…
Here.
To the fairy godmothers.
-[women exclaim] -[Lydie] To the fairy godmothers.
[uplifting music playing]
[rock music playing faintly on radio]
-[Preacher] Hey! I'm gonna need some-- -Here you go.
[Preacher chuckles]
[sighs]
Yeah.
It's incredible here, Jack.
I couldn't imagine a better place for you two to get married.
Oh yeah.
[sighs] Well, I couldn't imagine doing it without you, brother.
Well, what's a best man for?
Which reminds me, we still gotta plan your bachelor party.
[groans]
We can get guys from the company together for a fishing trip.
You know, time's running out.
I appreciate that, I do, but…
I don't want you worrying about me. Your trial starts in a few days, man.
[exhales deeply]
Yeah, well, I don't want you worrying about me either.
And I promise you, I will be there to stand by your side.
Now, this roof ain't gonna roof itself.
Should I let Preacher know the veggie sandwich special needs some rethinking?
Hey. I'm sorry, I… got lost in work.
-Yeah, this is all for Preacher's trial? -It is.
Uh, can I…
Can I ask you to be real with me, please?
Preacher puts on a brave face, but I need a real face.
He's charged with murder. That's life in prison.
Okay.
The prosecution's case is weak.
They have physical evidence tying him to Wes,
as well as cell phone pings which locate him at Paige's house
the day they believe Wes disappeared, but that is it.
It is all circumstantial, so…
I think we have a good chance of beating this.
Thank you.
I just wish Paige could come forward.
None of this would be happening if she was here.
It may not have mattered. They could have charged them both.
The DA wasn't gonna let this go. Wes was a cop.
-A crooked cop. -But a cop nonetheless.
And Preacher's too good a man to give Paige up.
-[woman] Hi. -[Hope] Yeah, hi.
I'm here with my husband, Vernon Mullins.
-Vernon Mull-- -Mullins.
Mullins.
He's here for a follow-up appointment.
For a clinical trial?
He's been in there a very long time. And I'm…
Never mind. There he is.
You've been very helpful.
-[Doc] Yeah. -What took so long?
Oh, I'm sorry. We got to talking shop.
But it's just incredible.
There's… This genetically engineered bivalent antibody
is a game-changer, where a single epitope
is directed to actually bind with a VEGF-A?
Yes. And the other is directed to angiopoietin-2.
-Exactly-- -Save it for your TED talk.
What's the prognosis?
And if either of you says one more fancy science word, I'm out that door.
His images are clean.
[exclaiming] Oh Vernon!
[Hope laughing]
-[laughs] -[Hope] Oh!
[contented music playing]
[door opening]
-You are late, Sheridan. -[Jack] I know, I know!
I'm sorry. I lost track of time.
[sighs] Okay. So, did Everett say whether he wanted us to bring anything?
[Mel] Well, he said no.
Since it's the first time he's invited us to dinner,
I got a nice bottle of wine and, you know, flowers, and dessert.
-Sure you're not trying to butter him up? -[Mel] Maybe a little bit.
But since I've been going through their old letters, I just feel like
he knows my mom so much more than I ever have.
I was really hoping that he would help me figure out a way
to honor her at our wedding, you know?
That would be nice.
But every time I broach the subject, he dodges the conversation.
Oh. Well, maybe you just gotta find the right moment.
Yeah.
[sighs] So, what kept you late at the barn?
-Some more duct work? -[Jack laughs]
No, I was talking with Preacher.
How is he?
Well, you know.
Preach is Preach.
Unflinching.
Just charging into this like it's any other battle.
I hate that he's going through this.
I can't imagine our wedding without him.
No.
No, he's gonna be there.
And God willing, I am gonna learn our wedding dance.
-[laughing] Oh, yeah? -Mm-hmm!
-Well, just remember what Antoine says. -Mmm.
-It's not about the moves. -Mm-hmm?
-It's about the eyes. -Mmm.
[Jack] It's about the love.
[giggling] We don't have time for this!
[gentle music playing]
[light jazz music playing on stereo]
[Mel laughing]
Now, this is one hell of a record collection you got here, Everett.
[Everett] Thanks, Jack.
[Jack] My folks had a turntable just like this when we were kids.
Every Sunday, I would listen to Motown, the Beach Boys.
This is a really cool photo. Is this you?
Yeah, thanks.
Well, hope you both like rabbit stew. [chuckles]
Hmm?
You have a thing for rabbit.
It's almost as good as possum roadkill.
Huh.
You know, that's kind of a funny-looking rabbit.
Well, I thought you said you liked roasted chicken with rosemary.
-Thanks. -[Jack] So, I take it you're a musician?
Uh, from the day I could pick up a guitar.
My mom was a music teacher,
and my dad played piano at a big, fancy hotel.
[Jack] Aww. Grandparents.
So were you a teacher like your mom?
No, I was in a band, actually.
-[Jack] Cool. -Yeah. Went on a few tours.
Pacific Northwest, mostly.
Um, cut a few EPs.
-Are you kidding? -Yeah.
Do you have any?
No, that was, um… [breath wheezing]
That was a long time ago.
Hey, are you okay?
Yeah, I'm fine.
Your breathing just sounds a little off.
Well, that's, uh… It's probably just hay fever.
So, tell me more about the wedding.
Uh, well, we're, um, still working on our vows.
Um, writing those.
-Mel's working on her dress, and… -Yeah.
I still gotta pick out a suit.
What else?
And I am still trying to find a way to, um, honor my mom at the wedding,
and I was hoping that maybe
you could tell me a little bit more about her when she was here.
Maybe I could find something in that.
We need a carving knife. Um, excuse me.
Um, Jack, you, uh…
You said you grew up listening to Motown, right?
[Jack] Mm-hmm.
I've got the Temptations' first album out there somewhere. It is so good.
It sounds… It's like a time machine.
Yeah, no, we should totally listen to that.
That'd be great.
[boxing bag thudding loudly]
Jeez, Chief! What'd this bag ever do to you?
The closer we get to Preacher's trial, the more I just want to hit things.
All right. Well, get it out.
[grunts] You've known him a long time.
Any other big surprises or…
secrets I should know about?
Secrets? [laughs]
With Preach?
I mean, he and I have always had our issues, but, uh…
you know, he's a good, honorable man.
Yeah.
-Yeah. -I'll tell you one thing, though.
He's got a hell of a lawyer.
Brie is the best.
Yeah, she is.
How did you manage to screw that up?
Oh, I wasn't as honest with her as I should have been.
So secrets ruined your relationship?
-Yeah, one. -Wow, super helpful.
Yeah.
-[Kaia] Thanks, cadet. -Yep.
I could barely keep up with you this morning, Vernon.
Well, maybe I'm finally ready for the Tour de France.
Maybe you are! You certainly don't look like a man
who's about to celebrate his clinic's 30th anniversary.
All right, now, let's just take it easy on the anniversary stuff.
-Why? Why? -All right?
Because there's more things going on that are more important,
like Mel and Jack's wedding, okay?
-And did you take my suit to the cleaner? -Not yet.
But it's nice they're honoring both of us in their ceremony.
Yes, it is, and we will try to look our best, and--
Oh, you're already looking pretty good, Vernon.
Mmm. You are looking as beautiful as you did the day we met.
-Your eyes really are working well. -Uh-huh.
And since I'm able to remember how good I looked the day we met,
my brain must be working great too.
[Doc] Yeah, that's not all, huh?
[Denny clearing throat]
Hi. Just wanted you guys to know I was here in case
things started to, you know, progress.
Like last time.
Oh! That was a good time.
-Ooh, that was good. -[Lizzie groans]
Of course. The first morning I'm actually hungry
is the first morning I have to fast for my stupid gestational diabetes test.
Being pregnant sucks.
Why don't more women talk about this?
Good morning, Lizzie.
Agree to disagree.
And you. Did you pull another all-nighter last night?
I got a biology midterm today. I just wanted to crush it.
I know getting your degree online is not like going to Stanford,
but we're very glad you're continuing your education,
especially in the pre-med track.
But you better get all the sleep you can now, because in a few months,
you both will be pulling plenty of all-nighters with a newborn.
Aren't these delicious? Oh!
Sorry, Lizzie.
Hey.
We got this.
[Mike] Hey, you.
[Brie] Hey.
[Mike] Did you get some sleep?
[Brie] Uh, some.
This prosecutor keeps screwing with me.
Constantly throwing more discovery at me.
[Mike] Well, I warned you. Jenkins is shady.
Something else going on?
Uh, I just haven't been this stressed about going to court since Don's trial.
Why?
You were a badass then,
and I have no doubt that you're gonna be a badass again tomorrow.
[Brie] Hmm.
-I hope you're right. -Mm-hmm.
I'm gonna be in the courtroom right there with you,
so if you get nervous, all you need to do is just…
picture me in my underwear.
[both laugh]
Yeah, I don't think that's how that works, but thanks.
Maybe.
Okay, I'm gonna get ready. I love you.
[Mike] Love you.
[Muriel] Doctor's office.
Oh, dear!
Right. Okay, well, just let me see how I can squeeze you in.
Uh-huh.
Hey, good morning!
How are we feeling?
She's a little cranky.
She can also hear you.
I'm cranky because I'm starving. Can we get this test over with?
Yes. Of course.
I have to check in with Doc really quick,
so why don't you head to the birthing center, I'll be there.
-[Denny] Okay. -Okay?
[Denny] Let's go.
-[knock on door] -We'll try a low dose of antihistamine
every four hours, see how that works.
If it doesn't, maybe drop in and see me tomorrow morning.
-[Estelle on video] Will do. Thanks, Doc. -My pleasure, Estelle.
-Hey. -Hi! It is a packed morning.
And I am ready for it.
All right. So how was the ophthalmologist?
My vision is great, and she doesn't need to see me again for four months.
-That's fantastic! -Yeah.
Yeah, this clinic has endured for--
Thirty years, showing no signs of slowing down. Yes, I know. I've heard.
And neither am I.
[both chuckling]
Good.
So, are you still feeling like we don't need to replace Cameron, or…
Yes, absolutely.
I spoke to him a few days ago, and it sounds like things are going well
between him and his ex-fiancée, and…
in his absence, I'd say we are doing very well here too, so…
Yes.
-I just wish it wasn't so damn hard on… -[footsteps approach]
Muriel!
Muriel! Hello.
Mel, uh, Beth Ann Kilmer is having some back pain,
and she needs to see you this morning, so I had to dip into your lunch.
Also, Mr. Porter is here for his shingles vaccination,
and now he has some questions.
So can you fit him in too?
-I'm on it, yes. -[Muriel] Good.
Um…
Oh! Uh, Doc, could you get me Mr. Porter's chart?
Oh!
Yeah.
-Here. -Thanks.
And you can stop worrying about me.
-Muriel, I'm just-- -No!
I will admit
it was hard at first.
I had higher hopes for that May-December romance,
but it is April, and hope springs eternal.
I don't regret falling for Cameron.
Our time together actually gave me a little bit of this
new sense of romantic possibility.
I know you. You will bounce back.
[titters] Oh yes, I will.
[gentle music playing]
Hi! Sorry for the wait.
-[Denny] Busy day? -Oh, gosh, busy month.
Opening this place, and the wedding, you know, it's been a lot.
Well, the birthing center's gonna help a lot of people.
And the wedding's gonna be beautiful.
Hope still has a lot of ideas, though. Just warning you.
Oh, I'm sure she does. Okay.
Now, I know you're cranky, and you want to get this test over with,
but what do you guys say we just do a quick ultrasound
to check on your baby girl?
-Yes, please. -[Mel] Yeah?
Yeah.
[Hope] Anyone seen Preacher today?
[Lydie] I've heard that he's been spending a lot of time over at Mel and Jack's.
My heart just breaks for him.
Well, I've told him several times,
I'm not above perjuring myself to offer up an alibi.
We're already dealing with one felony, Connie.
-[Hope] Hey. -Hey!
Hey, Hannah. Just here to pick up the clinic's lunches.
-Let me grab them for you. -Great.
-All right. -[Hope] Yes?
-Who hasn't signed the card yet? -I haven't. Yeah, thank you.
Why the long faces?
-We've been talking about Preacher. -[Muriel] Aww.
Well, I saw him here last night, and he is staying very positive,
so I think we should all stay positive for him.
-Here you go. -Oh, thanks, doll.
It is such a beautiful day.
Make sure you get outside, spend some time,
and soak up the vitamin D.
-Bye! -[Hope chuckling]
[sighs] Oh, the poor thing.
What do you mean?
Well, it's obvious she's still heartbroken over Cameron.
Is it obvious?
She was just beside herself at Mel and Jack's yesterday.
Was she?
We need to help her.
I really think she's okay.
We should play matchmaker.
Okay, well, um, someone has to prevent the next Virgin River wildfire,
so we're clearing out old brush near Boulder Creek.
Any volunteers?
I'm sure she would like a date for Mel and Jack's wedding.
-Yes! -You all stay and save Muriel's love life.
I'm gonna go save the town.
Again.
Yeah, yeah. Have fun. So…
How about we try one of those newfangled dating apps?
[Jo Ellen gasps]
[Doc] Ah!
Two ships passing in the afternoon.
[Mel laughs]
[sighs] Hey, Doc, I wanted to ask you.
Um…
I know things are…
complicated with you and Everett,
but I just wanted to know if he's ever come in with any respiratory issues?
Everett Reid has never set one foot inside this clinic.
Is that because you two don't get along?
Oh, I would not presume to know what goes on in that man's mind.
Well, I wish I knew what was going on with his lungs.
Look, I tried to help him. He just didn't want it.
My guess is you're running into the same issues.
Well, it's a good thing that stubborn old men are my specialty.
Yeah.
[Brady] Keep to the line of the road.
[chainsaws buzzing]
-[Brady] Hey, Hope. -Yeah?
[Brady] I got an extra pair of gloves if you want 'em.
[Hope] No, I'm not afraid to get my hands a little dirty.
[both laugh]
Once we clear this section of brush,
we can start scheduling controlled burns for the fall.
[Hope] Great.
Ow! Ow! Ooh…
Maybe I will borrow those gloves after all.
Sure thing.
[tense music playing]
-Oh my God. -It's just a splinter, Kaia.
Aw, he's all cut up.
-Easy. You don't want to spook him. -Oh, I know what I'm doing.
It's okay.
We gotta cut this wire away. Brady, do you have anything on you?
Sure do.
This is… This is Sugar.
It's Lily Anderson's horse, Sugar.
Must have been lost in the fires.
Aw, he's not lost anymore.
Oh, sweetheart.
Oh…
[Everett] You came all the way out here just to ask me how I feel?
Just curious. Kind of an occupational hazard.
[breathing raggedly] Well, you have nothing to worry about.
[sighs] Well, I'm also your daughter,
so I'm gonna worry if I think something's wrong.
Last night, your breathing was off, and it still is.
I'm perfectly healthy.
Then you won't mind coming down to the clinic for a checkup?
Mel, my health is none of your concern.
Maybe you should let me manage my concerns.
[breathing raggedly] Well, and you let me manage my health.
Do you notice your breathing right now?
-It's because you're pissing me off! -Well, you're pissing me off!
Look, I get it. You don't wanna talk about the past.
Okay, that is absolutely fine.
But this could be serious, and it affects our future.
-[wheezing] It's nothing serious. -You don't know that.
Please, just let me take you to the clinic,
and we can see Doc.
Over my dead body!
-[grunts] -Why won't you let me help you?
I don't need your help.
You're just gonna die alone?
-That was the plan. -Are you… Hey. Wait. Sit. Sit down.
Let me check your pulse.
[grunts]
Okay. We need to go to the clinic. Now! I'm taking you to the clinic.
-[breathing raggedly] -I got you.
Brie wants me at the courthouse in the morning,
so let's grab those last two bags of shingles and call it a day.
All right.
Hey, uh…
Mel and I have got
dance class in a few hours.
But, you know, I'm more than happy to reschedule
if you think you might wanna come back to the
cabin and grab dinner with us.
[Preacher] Yeah, thanks, but I'm meeting Kaia at the bar.
[Jack grunts]
Why don't you bring her along?
[grunts] I think she's looking forward to it being the two of us tonight.
Hey, um…
listen.
No one would think less of you if you brought Paige into this.
Can't do it, Jack.
She didn't murder him.
-It was an accident. -Yeah, I know.
I believe that.
And a jury might too.
You know, when Paige ran with Christopher,
Wes filed restraining orders against her.
Intentionally making her look like the bad parent
while he was beating the crap out of her.
I can't risk it for her. I can't risk it for Christopher.
They've been through enough.
You'd do the same thing if you were in my shoes.
Yeah, and if you were in my shoes, you'd be suggesting the same thing.
Yeah.
Then you understand if I give her up now,
this will all have been for nothing.
This is your life, man.
Think about Kaia.
Think about all the people that don't wanna lose you.
Yeah, and I am.
And I hate bringing Kaia into this.
Look, I hate bringing all of you into this.
Preach, you can't go to jail for the rest of your life
for something you didn't do, okay?
-I won't let you. -And I'm not going to!
And I need everyone on my side to believe that.
[sighs heavily]
I'll see you at the courthouse tomorrow.
[pensive music playing]
-[Mel] Doc! -[grave music playing]
[door opens]
-[Mel] Doc! -Yeah?
[Mel softly] It's all right.
Hey.
[dramatic music playing]
[sternly] Can you help me, please?
-[Everett grunts] -[Mel] Please!
-[Doc] All right. -Thank you.
-[Doc] Yeah. -Okay.
[monitor beeping]
[Mel] Well, the good news is it wasn't a heart attack.
But we can tell by your rhythm that you have atrial fibrillation.
A-fib. It's very common in folks our age. Easy to manage.
And the best way to remedy this quickly is with something called cardioversion.
Yeah. We give your heart a little shock, and then that brings it back into rhythm.
Who's doing the shocking?
-I am. -[angrily] Like hell you will.
You are not telling me what I can and can't do in my own clinic. Got that?
Okay. I will do the procedure,
and we'll sedate you so you won't feel anything.
-All right. -Okay?
Thank you.
All right.
You're in good hands. I promise.
-[indistinct chatter] -[music playing faintly on radio]
Hey.
-[laughs] -Damn!
So, what's going on? Why am I dressed up?
Why is Jo Ellen babysitting Hazel overnight?
-You got the insurance check! -I got the insurance check.
[laughs]
What's that?
Oh, it's, uh… It's nothing.
Come on!
Well, when I lost my cabin and the lumberyard,
I started thinking about what I wanted to do with the money,
and it's this.
I want to buy an old garage, turn it into a motorcycle shop,
and name it after my uncle.
That's so sweet.
It's always been a dream of mine.
You know, bikes kept me out of trouble when I was a kid,
and this is the way I want to pay it forward.
Who knows? Maybe one day, I'll, uh, get to teach Hazel how to ride.
[laughs] I don't know if I'm ready for that, but…
if there's anyone I trust to teach her anything…
it'd be you.
This money… it's about to change a lot of things
for all of us.
[engine stops]
Even though your heart is back to a normal rhythm, you're…
You're probably gonna be tired the next few days,
so just, um, stay hydrated and get some rest.
All right.
And I can stay over tonight if you need an extra hand.
Oh, that… that's very generous, Mel.
I'll be okay.
Okay.
I also want you to start thinking about changing your diet.
[sighs]
No more rabbit?
-Eh, no more rabbit. -All right.
And get some daily exercise.
I'm not used to this.
-Well, I can go for walks with you. -No, I mean…
having someone look out for me.
[sentimental music playing softly]
You know that old photo in my living room that you liked?
With the guitar?
Your mom took it.
I… I think it's time I tell you more about her.
[breathes deeply]
Why don't you go get some rest,
and I'll come and check on you in the morning.
Yeah.
Good night, Mel.
Good night.
[sentimental music continues]
[exhales]
Was this part of your biology midterm?
You really know what you're doing.
Actually, I watched about 12 different YouTube videos
on how to manage feet swelling.
I got some Epsom salts to reduce inflammation.
You should elevate your feet at night
to give your circulatory system a little boost from gravity.
And I got some magnesium supplements too.
Um, paging Dr. Denny.
I just want to help.
Or maybe you just want to play doctor.
Isn't that what got you pregnant in the first place?
-[laughs] -I don't know. I'm just inspired, I guess.
Going back to school has got me really excited
about practicing medicine someday.
Hey, maybe you should ask Doc about working at the clinic.
Seemed like they could use some extra help.
It could be like an internship or something.
Yeah, I was just more interested in emergency medicine.
Experience is experience.
Plus, I think you could use more patients than just me and the baby.
Think about it.
You can think and massage at the same time.
-Yes, right. -[Lizzie giggles]
["Let's Stay Together" by Al Green playing]
♪ I… ♪
♪ I'm so in love with you ♪
-♪ Whatever you want to do… ♪ -[Mel] Ooh!
Uh-oh.
What's going on?
I shouldn't have said anything to Preacher.
He's got enough going on as it is.
Oh, honey, you care about him.
I love him.
He's the closest thing to a brother I have left.
-["Let's Stay Together" continues playing] -♪ I want to spend my life… ♪
All right. Come on, chin up.
Arms strong.
-Ready? -Mm-hmm.
One, two, three. One, two, three.
Okay, it's called "the waltz," not "the walks."
[chuckling] Okay. Okay.
-I got it. -[Mel laughing]
-You have to glide. -Mm-hmm.
You have to move your body.
-I like it when you're bossy. -Oh yeah?
-Uh-huh. -Well, you know, it's about the eyes, hmm?
It's about the dance.
-It's about our love. -Oh!
Forget dancing, then.
[Antoine] Okay. Okay.
I see we have a lot of work to do.
Vamos! More dancing, less kissing.
["Let's Stay Together" continues in background]
[song fades out]
-[Preacher] Hey! -Oof.
-[Preacher] What are you doing? -I'm cooking.
Well… What, for the customers?
Oh, no. I just thought I'd take dinner off your hands for once,
but I didn't have time to grocery shop, so I raided your walk-in.
Huh.
Can you get me some parsley?
-Parsley? -Mm-hmm.
Okay.
Well, that smells good.
Ah, I haven't seen you cook before.
Oh, I know how to make one thing, and it is baked ziti.
My mom begged me to master one dish, and this is it.
Recipe's from the noodle box, but it's made with love.
I thank you.
Don't thank me yet.
You were out of Parmesan, so I had to use Gorgonzola.
Mmm.
How are you feeling?
Yeah, confident.
Good.
[sighs heavily]
You know, if you don't feel good, you can let me know.
No, I, um…
I feel good.
You feel good, I feel good.
[Preacher] Mmm.
I love you, Kaia.
I'm gonna get us some wine.
-[pensive music playing] -[footsteps receding]
-[Hope] Come on, Sugar. -[Jack] Hope!
You both remember Sugar.
Yeah. Hey, Sugar.
Here.
Why are you giving us a horse?
Um, think of it as a wedding gift.
Oh, we have a registry.
Well, you did always say you wanted a pony.
That's not a pony.
Okay, we, we…
we just don't know how to take care of a horse.
Uh, sorry. This is not a horse barn. It's a wedding barn, so--
Don't worry. I promise I will nurse him back to health
and find him a new home before the wedding.
Please?
[hesitatingly] Okay. Well, just make sure he's gone before the wedding.
-Deal. Thank you. -[Jack] Okay. Sure.
Well, I'll take him in the barn
and make sure he's comfortable for the night.
-[Jack] Okay. -Come on, baby. Come on, Sugar.
Ah! Oh, Jack.
Would you please get those two bales of straw that are in my, um, truck?
Sure!
Yee-haw.
-[chuckles] -[Mel sputters]
[Hope] That's a good boy.
[sighs]
[contented music playing]
[Mel] Hey.
Hey.
What time is it?
Early.
I'm gonna get a little work done on the barn
before heading to the courthouse.
Okay.
Big day today.
-[hammer banging] -[pensive music playing]
[banging continues]
Preach.
-What are you doing? -[Preacher sighs]
Had to get it done.
[Preacher chuckles softly]
I'm scared.
I'm gonna be there.
Standing by your side.
Okay. Let's finish this up.
[hopeful music playing]
[Doc] "On this day 30 years ago, you opened the clinic."
"We're forever thankful for it and for you."
"Happy 30th anniversary, Dr. Mullins."
[sighs]
Okay, let's…
[clears throat]
[all yelling] Surprise!
-[party whistles blowing] -[Hope] Congratulations, Vernon!
You said you didn't want a big fuss, but we do!
-[Doc laughing] -[all cheering and clapping]
Congratulations, Doc!
That's… Yeah!
-I'm so proud of you, Grandpa. -Oh, thank you. [chuckles]
Thirty years is something to be proud of.
-Oh, thank you. Thank you. -[whistles blowing]
-[guest whoops] -[Doc exclaims]
Wow! Um…
Serving the people of this wonderful town has been the honor of my lifetime.
I just want you to know that, uh,
I look forward to many, many more years to come here.
-[Hope] Yeah! -[all cheering and clapping]
[contented music playing]
[Mel] I'm really glad you were willing to get out and get some exercise.
[Everett] Well, I guess I better get used to this.
Exercise or being around me?
Both.
Oh.
There it is.
So, that photo on my windowsill, your mom took that when we first met.
She carried around this Instamatic camera that she loved so much.
Well, she took that everywhere with her back then.
I'm confused, though. You look so young in that photo.
[sighs] Mel,
our love story started long before those letters.
[cell door buzzing]
-[man on PA] Delivery at the gate. -[indistinct chatter]
[woman on PA] Officer Green, you're needed in reception.
Tell me you have good news.
[laughs]
The insurance money came in.
-Ah! -[Lark laughs]
Inmate, no touching.
So then it's time.
You get in there and get as much out of that bastard as you can.
I will.
But it's not gonna happen overnight.
You're not getting sweet on the guy, are you?
No! It's not that.
Well, what is it?
How can you be so sure he's just gonna give me the money?
Ah, that's simple.
It's love.
Makes a man do crazy things.
[somber music playing]
Jack! Over here.
-[Jack] How you doing? -Yeah, I'm…
-Yeah. -It's gonna be okay.
-It'll be all right. -I know. All in time. All in time.
-Hey. -[Preacher] Hey.
What's going on with them?
I'm not sure.
Brie's been talking to the DA for a while.
Uh…
[laughs nervously]
So, I just got an updated version of the prosecution's witness list,
and they've added someone.
Well, who is it?
-It's Jack. -[ominous music playing]
They want you to testify against Preacher.
What?
[ominous music building]
[gentle music playing] ]