Warning: This article contains spoilers aboutVirgin Riverseason 4.

He tries to forget Paige, striking up a relationship with his attractive Aikido instructor.

But is he truly over Paige?

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“Preacher’s character has very strong feelings for Paige, " Lawrence says.

“He’s done some questionable things to keep her safe.

He’s got quite the moral compass, but he crossed the line for her safety.

He tends to be a character who is loyal to a fault.”

When Paige makes a deal with Vince, herself for Christopher, Preacher comes to their rescue.

“But truly, he didn’t know what the future held for them.

So, he took a swing at a potential relationship.

Preacher is looking for love.

Preacher wants a relationship.

Preacher wants to be happy.

I think the audience wants Preacher to be happy.

He’s been through a lot.”

It is an intense climax to the storyline, so much so that it impressed Lawrence’s cast mates.

“He goes full Marine in a sense.

It’s nice to see him really pull out the ‘I’m not messing around.’

The firewood smash at the end is my favorite part.

Out of nowhere, he just completely K.O.

Of course, this just raises new questions for season 5.

Namely, what will Paige and Preacher’s relationship look like going forward?

And is Vince and all he represents really gone?