It turns out that Doc (Mel’s boss and surrogate father) has a longstanding issue with him.

It turned out that Everett was not driving drunk and it was not a joyride.

Instead, he drove into the tree on purpose because he wanted to die.

Virgin River

I drove into that tree on purpose.

I wanted to die.

After Sarah died, I was lost."

Tim Matheson as Doc & John Allen Nelson as Everett in Virgin River Season 6

Losing the chance of ever knowing Mel shattered him from the inside, which led to his suicide attempt.

Did Everett & Doc Resolve Their Issues in Virgin River?

Everett’s revelation of the truth to Doc was the main reason the two former enemies made peace.

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Everett even acknowledged that Doc saved him in his darkest hour.

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