Surprise! You’d thought we’d seen the back of Charmaine’s pregnancy plot. But if you pay close attention to Virgin River Season 6, clues suggest otherwise.

Officially, it’s the second-longest pregnancy in the history of television – just look at actress Lauren Hammersley’s Instagram bio to confirm that. But in Season 5 Part 2, Charmaine finally had her twins.

What’s more, it came with an absolute clanger of a twist. We find out that Calvin is the real father, and he’s alive after faking his own death. Essentially, Jack’s completely in the clear and can move on by getting married to Mel.

But is there still more to all of this than meets the eye? If you watch Virgin River Season 6 closely, there’s good reason why you might think Hammersley is now pregnant in real life. Warning: spoilers ahead!

Season 6 indicates Charmaine could be pregnant in real life

Obviously, it’s never wise to assume a woman is pregnant, and nothing has been confirmed. But the way Charmaine’s scenes have been filmed – alongside her storyline – in Virgin River Season 6 suggests it could be a possibility.

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Historically speaking, pregnant actors on TV tend to do hide-behind-objects acting if they’re trying to conceal their incoming bumps from view. Think Julie Bowen on Modern Family or Claire Danes in Homeland. Some stars like Desperate Housewives’ Marcia Cross had pregnancy written into the script, but that’s not always the case.

Compare that with Charmaine, and there’s noticeable similarities. When we first see her in Episode 3, she’s holding court documents in front of her stomach. From there, it’s an array of objects, from bags and boxes to prams and beauty equipment.