Virgin River fans are already looking forward to the fifth season on Netflix and it is already in production. It will see the return of Doc Mullins (played by Tim Matheson)

and Hope (Annette O’Toole). There may be trouble ahead for the couple following a theory by Express.co.uk that Doc rekindles his relationship with Rose.

Who is Rose Miller in Virgin River?

Fans were in for a shock when they met Doc’s grandson Denny (Kai Bradbury) in season four.

Doc had no idea he had any children, let alone a grandson, as he was told his former girlfriend Rose Miller was dead.

However, Denny said it was his grandmother Rose who told him all about Vernon, and he wanted to find out more.

Doc discovered Rose was still alive and she had been pregnant when she broke up with Doc in college.

Rose went on to have a son, called Ryan, who later became Denny’s father.

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Virgin River: Hope and Doc have hit a stumbling block

Virgin River: Doc and Hope had a turbulent relationship in season 4

Knowing Rose is still alive, Doc could try to make contact with her in season five.

He has plenty of reasons to do so, as he is desperate to fill in the gaps in his family history.

Doc could also try and call on Rose to convince her to speak to Denny after he revealed his secret.

Denny said he was battling Huntington’s Disease and his condition was terminal.

When Doc asked him to seek professional support, Denny refused.

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Virgin River: Denny is Rose’s grandson

It is possible Doc, as a last resort, tracks down Rose to get her to make Denny see sense.

If anyone can talk him around, it is the person he has felt closest to all this time.

However, during their reunion, Doc and Rose may start to discuss their own relationship and why it fell apart.

They clearly loved each other, but Rose felt she had no choice but to leave as she was too scared to say she was pregnant.

After clearing the air, they may realise their feelings for one another never left.