Few topics spark more debate among Virgin River fans than the possibility of Jack cheating on Mel in Season 7. On one hand, Jack has long been positioned as the emotional anchor of the series — a man whose devotion defines him. On the other, Virgin River has never shied away from complicating its most beloved relationships.
Season 7 arrives at a moment when Mel and Jack face new pressures, from parenthood fears to unresolved personal trauma. In that context, writers could introduce temptation not as a full-blown affair, but as a moral crossroads. A flirtation taken too far or a secret moment of weakness could force Jack to confront who he is versus who he wants to be. For fans, the storyline would be divisive — but dramatically effective. It would challenge the “perfect couple” image and ask whether lasting love is built on idealism or on surviving mistakes together.