What happened to Wes on Virgin River

Wes is Paige Lassiter's abusive ex-husband, and Christopher's father. In the show, it is stated that he filed a restraining order against Paige, to trick the police into believing that she was abusive, while in reality this was false. In season two, he arrives in Virgin River where he decides to force Paige and Christopher to move. When Paige refuses to comply, he chokes her and attempts to go get their son. Wes falls down the stairs, to his death, soon after.

In season 2, Preach sees him at the bar.

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Not much is known about Paige and Wes' relationship other than it seemed happy for a while. When Christopher was born, Wes began abusing Paige, forcing them to run.

If you've already started streaming the season, then you'll know that one of the show's longest-running storylines rears its head once again in episode 1 – the drama surrounding baker Paige, her son Christopher and their efforts to get away from her ex-husband Wes.

While the season 3 finale saw Christopher kidnapped by Wes's twin brother Vince, the season 4 premiere follows Preacher (played by Colin Lawrence in the Virgin River cast) as he tries to track him down – but if you're in need of a refresher on who Wes is and what went down in seasons 1 and 2, then we've got you covered.

Here's everything you need to know about Wes and Vince ahead of Virgin River's fourth season.

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Those who've been with Virgin River since the beginning will remember Wes (Steve Bacic) – the abusive husband of Paige (Lexa Doig), the owner of Paige's Bakeaway.

Throughout season 1, Preacher grows close to Paige but notices that she exhibits suspicious behaviour – she doesn't have a bank account and is mistaken for someone named Michelle by somebody passing through town.

Towards the end of the season, we learn that Paige's real name is Michelle Logan and that she moved to Virgin River after leaving her abusive husband Wes and taking their son Christopher (Chase Petriw) with her despite not having custody. Wes, who was a corrupt police officer, filed a restraining order against Paige to make the police think that she was the abusive one in the relationship, causing the FBI to begin searching for her when she took Christopher.

In the season finale, Wes turns up in Virgin River and finds Paige, telling her that he plans on forcing her and Christopher to move with him. When she refuses, Wes begins choking Paige but falls down the stairs and dies.

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While Preacher helps Paige hide Wes's body, Paige and Christopher leave Virgin River and Preacher later learns from the sheriff that Wes was a wanted man and that the police assume that he's gone on the run.

Just when it seemed as though the situation was getting better, Preacher spots Wes in Jack's bar – however, it isn't actually Wes. It turns out that Wes has a twin brother – Vince (Steve Bacic) – who is also a police officer and plans on looking into Wes's disappearance.

Who is Vince in Virgin River?

What happened to Wes on Virgin River

Wes (Steve Bacic) and Paige (Lexa Doig) in Virgin River. Netflix

Vince is Wes's brother, who arrives in Virgin River to look into his twin's disappearance.

Knowing that Wes was heading to Virgin River in order to find Paige and Christopher, Vince begins sniffing around town in the hopes of running into the baker and finding out what happened to his brother.

When Paige sends Christopher to live with Preacher at the end of season 2, Vince tricks Preacher into handing him over by using Paige's friend Sally (Jana Benoit). Sally drugs Preacher and leaves him unconscious while Vince snatches Christopher and leaves.

Season 4 will see Preacher try to track Vince down in order to save Christopher – and may even see the return of Paige!

Virgin River season 4 is available to stream on Netflix as well as seasons 1-3.

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Warning! This post contains spoilers for Virgin River season 4.A critical conversation between Connie and Preacher about Wes' murder could reveal Virgin River's ill-fated plans for Preacher in season 5. Known as one of Virgin River's most honest and reliable men, Preacher has inserted himself into Paige's drama to protect her and her son Christopher. Unfortunately, not only has this caused issues with Preacher's relationships and future, but it has also put him in danger with the law.

In Virgin River season 2, Paige's abusive ex-husband visits her and threatens to take their son, Christopher. Paige accidentally pushes Wes down the stairs in self-defense, where he dies. In a panic, she calls Preacher, who helps her get rid of the body. With Paige on the run, Wes' equally dangerous twin brother, Vince, comes looking for Paige. Vince kidnaps Christopher to get to Paige and goes on the run. in the Virgin River season 4 ending, Paige exchanges herself for Christopher. When Preacher goes to save her, he tells Vince that he's the one who "buried" Wes' body. In a showdown, Preacher knocks Vince to the ground.

As a very loyal man, Preacher was ready to take the fall for Wes's murder back in the Virgin River season 2 episode, "Breaking Point." In a conversation with Connie, he tells her that if the body is found he will lie to the sheriff to protect Paige and say he killed Wes. Connie then tells him not to take the fall for it, and that he needs to deny everything. She goes on to say that "only 10% of felonies end in conviction. 90% of those are because the suspect confessed." Throughout seasons 3 and 4, guilt is something Preacher still deals with. In Virgin River season 5, it could finally be the reason that he takes the fall for Wes' murder and will mean that he goes to jail.

How Can Preacher Get Away With Wes' Death In Virgin River Season 5?

Preacher's biggest obstacle to freedom will be himself. He will have to take Connie's initial advice from Virgin River season 2 and not give in to his guilt. As long as his team, Connie, Paige, and Christopher, hold firm with their story, the law is likely to believe them. But, knowing Preacher, he will struggle with denying anything that Vince claims.

While it has not been confirmed whether or not Vince is alive or dead after Virgin River season 4, the actor, Steve Bacic, was present for the Virgin River season 5 table read (via Instagram). This likely means it will end up being Preacher's word against Vince's. Considering Vince is on the hook for shooting Jack, law officials are unlikely to believe him compared to Preacher, who has no criminal record and has served in the military.

Preacher also has a reliable chunk of the Virgin River cast of characters on his side. Besides Connie, he can trust LAPD officer Mike. As old army friends, they have a close relationship. Preacher called Mike before stopping at Vince's cabin to ask for help. He clearly stated not to bring backup. As Preacher's friend, Mike will do everything he can to protect him in the upcoming Virgin River season 5 and Preacher need only not claim responsibility to escape prosecution.

What happened to Wes body in Virgin River?

In Virgin River season 2, Paige's abusive ex-husband visits her and threatens to take their son, Christopher. Paige accidentally pushes Wes down the stairs in self-defense, where he dies. In a panic, she calls Preacher, who helps her get rid of the body.

Do they find Wes On Virgin River?

Paige and Preacher start a romantic relationship before Preacher discovers that she is not who she says she is. Paige has been on the run from her abusive husband, Wes, who eventually finds her in Virgin River, and their encounter ends in Paige killing Wes by pushing him down a flight of stairs.

What happens to Paige and Preacher in Virgin River?

Fortunately, Preacher and Paige were able to take down Vince during the climactic final minutes of the Virgin River season four finale, so Paige, Christopher, and Preacher are safe!

Why did Preacher shot Jack in Virgin River?

When Vince came to Jack's bar looking for Preacher, Jack immediately recognized something was wrong, grabbing a butcher knife from behind the counter. An altercation ensued, resulting in his shooting.