Virgin River (TV Series)

...and Found (2019)

Alexandra Breckenridge: Melinda Monroe

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• Melinda Monroe : I really had no idea what this job was gonna be like.

  Jack Sheridan : Well, sometimes those turn out to be the best jobs.

  Melinda Monroe : You think?

• Melinda Monroe : Lilly is Chloe's mother.

  Doc Mullins : And what proof do you have?

  Melinda Monroe : I just found her breastfeeding the baby.

  Doc Mullins : Oh, you have no idea what you're talking about. Unlike you city people, folks around here, we don't just leap to conclusions.

  Melinda Monroe : Oh, really? Okay. Because you made up your mind about me before we even started working together.

  Doc Mullins : Oh, no, no, no. That was professional intuition.

  Melinda Monroe : Hm. Okay. Well, Lilly just admitted to being Chloe's mother, which leads me to believe that your intuition is as outdated as your office.

• Jack Sheridan : So, where's Chloe?

  Melinda Monroe : Uh, Paige volunteered to watch her.

  Jack Sheridan : She eating any better?

  Melinda Monroe : No. She hates the bottle, and she's barely eating enough to keep up her weight, which means she's hungry and cranky.

  Jack Sheridan : Well, how are you holdin' up? I mean, between Chloe and work, you must be exhausted.

  Melinda Monroe : Yeah. Well, no work today, 'cause I got fired yesterday.

• Jack Sheridan : Anyway, while we're being honest, I can't take credit for lunch. This is all Hope.

  Melinda Monroe : Aah! God, she is everywhere, isn't she?

  Jack Sheridan : Yep. You know, she told me about Lilly.

  Melinda Monroe : She shouldn't have done that.

  Jack Sheridan : Ah, she's... worried.

  Melinda Monroe : No, Doc should not have told Hope. Hope should not have told you. It's a violation of patient confidentiality.

  Jack Sheridan : Well, she wasn't gossiping. She's just trying to help.

  Melinda Monroe : No, I know, but it doesn't matter why. She's still crossing a line doing that.

• Joey Barnes : Well, you sound stressed. Why don't you come home?

  Melinda Monroe : There was, um... a complication with the baby, and I'm thinking of becoming her temporary caregiver.

  Joey Barnes : As in fostering? That's a horrible idea.

  Melinda Monroe : Wow! Okay, don't beat around the bush.

  Joey Barnes : No, I am serious. Taking on someone else's baby would be a huge mistake at this point in your life.

  Melinda Monroe : And what point am I at, exactly?

  Joey Barnes : You're obviously not thinking rationally.

  Melinda Monroe : You don't know what I'm thinking.

  Joey Barnes : You're right, I don't. But I know that a baby is not the answer.

  Melinda Monroe : I'm the only one that can keep her in Virgin River.

  Joey Barnes : No, it is not your responsibility, okay? You need to take care of yourself.

  Melinda Monroe : Joey, you don't understand.

  Joey Barnes : Mel, I was there with you. Start to finish. I helped you pick up the pieces. Don't you remember?

  Melinda Monroe : How could I possibly forget when you're constantly reminding me how broken I am?

  Joey Barnes : No, that is not what I'm saying.

  Melinda Monroe : Yeah, it is. You just don't realize it.

• Lilly : What is it you want me to do?

  Melinda Monroe : If you're gonna give up your daughter, just spend a little time with her.

  Lilly : You're trying to trick me.

  Melinda Monroe : No. Honestly, I'm not trying to trick you. It's just that this is gonna be your last opportunity to say goodbye.

• Melinda Monroe : I'm a certified caregiver. So, if you want, Social Services will allow me to look after Chloe until you can get back up on your feet. And that way, she doesn't have to leave Virgin River.

  Lilly : No. I don't know. It's too much. You barely know me.

  Melinda Monroe : You know, someone just reminded me the value in accepting help when it's offered.

  Lilly : What if when I'm better, I still can't take care of her?

  Melinda Monroe : I'm sure the town would love nothing more than to help you and Chloe. Just think about it, okay?

• Melinda Monroe : I can understand not wanting to burden your family and friends.

  Jack Sheridan : Well, I don't see helping someone you love as an obligation. I mean, to me it's an opportunity to show gratitude, right?

  Melinda Monroe : Well, yeah, but you know, if you're the one that needs the help, sometimes it can make you feel weak.

  Jack Sheridan : True, but... well, that's why family and friends should be there to help you get strong again.

  Melinda Monroe : Yeah. I guess I never looked at it like that before.