The Season 6 finale of Virgin River left viewers on the edge of their seats, particularly regarding Charmaine’s (Lauren Hammersley)

mysterious disappearance. After giving birth to twins in Season 5, Charmaine’s life took a darker turn as she faced the challenges of motherhood,

with her children’s father, Calvin (David Cubitt), an infamous criminal, attempting to be involved in their lives despite Charmaine’s efforts to protect them.

By Season 6, Charmaine had taken steps to shield her family from Calvin’s dangerous influence, including attempting to obtain a restraining order. However, as the season progressed, Charmaine found herself becoming more isolated.

In a seemingly innocent subplot, Charmaine was supposed to assist Mel (Alexandra Breckenridge) and her bridal party with their wedding preparations. However, she mysteriously vanished, missing the big day and failing to answer her phone. Concerned, Mel asked Jack (Martin Henderson) to check on Charmaine, leading him to a shocking discovery. When Jack arrived at Charmaine’s home, he found the door slightly ajar and immediately entered, fearing the worst. As Jack ventured into the nursery, he was visibly shaken by what he saw, but the season ended before fans could learn what had truly transpired. This cliffhanger sparked a wave of fan theories about Charmaine’s fate.

Many fans are convinced that something sinister has happened to Charmaine. One popular theory circulating on Reddit suggests that Charmaine has been killed, possibly by Calvin, with the children left behind. In this scenario, Jack and Mel might step in to adopt the twins and raise them as their own. Some fans speculate that Charmaine has been kidnapped, and while she is missing, the twins are left behind. These fans predict that during her absence, Mel and Jack could adopt a child in need, creating even more tension and emotional complexity in their journey to parenthood.

The uncertainty surrounding Charmaine’s fate has also reignited speculation about the paternity of her twins. Initially, Charmaine claimed that Jack was the father, only later to reveal that Calvin was. Fans are eager to know if Jack’s fear in the finale was linked to the safety of the twins or if it signaled a revelation about their biological ties to him.

However, not all theories are as dark. Some fans believe that Charmaine’s disappearance could be more mundane, with her simply overwhelmed by the responsibilities of motherhood. One theory suggests that Charmaine’s house was simply a mess because she was struggling with the demands of caring for two babies on her own, and nothing sinister occurred.

Alexandra Breckenridge, who portrays Mel, has expressed uncertainty about Charmaine’s fate but remains hopeful. In interviews, Breckenridge shared that she hopes Charmaine is safe and that her character, Mel, will soon experience the joys of motherhood, despite the bumps along the way. She hinted that while things may not unfold as expected for Charmaine, Mel and Jack are moving toward becoming parents, with some unexpected twists ahead.

Given that Virgin River is based on a book series, some fans are looking to the books for clues. In the books, Charmaine does not die, leaving many to speculate that the show might take a dramatic turn by diverging from the original material.