Netflix’s homey comfort show Virgin River is known for major cliffhangers and tense moments,

and it ends its third season with a bang — a pregnancy, some bad news, and a proposal.

After a sweetly romantic relationship in season 3 which involved cohabitation and learning about each other,

Mel and Jack are facing choppy seas towards the end of it. Fans are greatly disappointed because the two are clearly meant for each other.

Despite what may happen to the couple in the next season, Mel and Jack are inarguably a great match. They’re that enviable couple which is so in sync that everyone wants a relationship just like theirs, and neither of the two Virgin River residents could possibly find a significant other as well-suited to each other as they are.

They Heal Each Other

The most wonderful thing about this relationship is that Mel and Jack work on supporting and healing each other. They both have realistic expectations, and know that as adults, they’ve been through their fair share of trauma and suffering. Jack consistently helps Mel in moving on from Mark’s untimely death, and she desires to be a mother in a way that is fair to him too.

They’re Young And Successful

It’s easy to forget in the town’s series of events that Mel and Jack are still in their prime years, extremely good-looking (unpopular opinion about Virgin River has it that Mel was too perfect), and quite successful in their fields. Jack was a leader in the Marines, after which he built a new life and a new business in Virgin River which is well enough for him to be generous with money on occasion.

Mel is also a talented nurse practitioner who had a thriving career in Los Angeles, and she negotiated a decent package for herself in the little town too. Fans love to see two hard-working people who manage flourishing careers as well as a great relationship.

They Don’t Hold Grudges

Resentment and anger are two things that have never figured out in this partnership, which is what makes it so great. A high level of compassion and maturity in both Mel and Jack makes sure that they always forgive each other sincerely, shortly after the other has transgressed.

Mel is quick to forgive and forget each time Jack hides something from her, whether it is his short-lived marriage to Mandy or Charmaine’s pregnancy. Jack, too, understands why Mel ran away to LA in season 1, and their relationship does as well as it does because they can move past the trivial things and focus on each other.

They Have Each Other’s Back

Jack and Mel’s partnership is a solid one, and they always put up a united front while doing the actual work behind the scenes. Mel went and spoke to Brady about Calvin’s drug business which had been bothering Jack for a while, and even sat and heard Jack complaining about Charmaine, Todd, and the custody of his babies, all while helping Brie out through a tough time.

Jack has always been in Mel’s corner since she stepped into a dilapidated McCrea cabin, renovating it for her completely. He helped her through millions of medical emergencies and tried to protect her from her vicious sister-in-law too. They showed up for each other even when no one was watching.

They Know How To Have Fun

This couple is well-liked because of their effortless chemistry and magnetism. Apart from being good to each other, they knew how to have a good time which was evident from their first interaction with each other at the bar.

Be it an egg race, Lumberjack Games which included treetop sprints, or their early morning hikes to beautiful riverfronts, both Jack and Mel never let things get boring. The spark between them stayed alive because they were willing to try new things just for the sake of laughter and enjoyment, and their witty repartee with one another was fun to watch for fans too.

They’re Honest With Each Other

Unlike many relationships that are troubled by lies and secrets, Jack and Mel keep theirs refreshingly honest. Even if they hid anything from each other, it wasn’t for too long. Each one’s needs are clearly stated, and there are no massive sacrifices made for one at the cost of the other’s morals or beliefs.

Whether it is Mel’s desire for babies, Jack’s inability to juggle so many kids, or even just Jack’s loud snoring — both of them discuss what they can do for the other candidly, and what could change to better a bad situation, but they don’ t make themselves small to accommodate the other and that was something worth rooting for.