Leave it to Virgin River fans to catch every detail.
In newly released Season 7 photos, viewers quickly noticed Hope sitting beside Muriel and holding her close — a moment that feels worlds away from their earlier tension.
Social media comments poured in, with one fan writing they’re “glad Hope and Muriel slowly became friends.” After seasons of rivalry tied to Doc, the image suggests that Muriel’s cancer diagnosis may have softened old wounds.
Season 7 promises big developments across town — from Mel and Jack’s married life to Doc’s health concerns — but it’s this quiet, emotional snapshot that has fans the most intrigued.
If Hope is offering that kind of comfort, something meaningful is unfolding.