'The Baxters' Season 3 Ending Explained: Ashley Baxter's HIV diagnosis shatters her hopes

Season 3 of 'The Baxters' ends on a heartbreaking note as Ashley Baxter receives a devastating health update

PUBLISHED MAR 29, 2024

In 'The Baxter' Season 3, Ashley Baxter's HIV test results heavily impact her and Landon Blake (@PrimeVideo)

Contains spoilers for 'The Baxters' Season 3

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Returning with the beloved cast, led by Roma Downey and Ted McGinley, Season 3 of 'The Baxters' showcases love and faith in pure form.

We see the Baxters navigate the wreckage of past betrayals. Kari Baxter (Ali Cobrin) doubts getting remarried, Luke Baxter (Josh Plasse) looks for his faith, and Ashley Baxter's (Masey McLain) world falls apart. Regardless, all find themselves turning toward their family for support.

As the ripples of infidelity continue to spread, the family faces a new set of challenges that test their resilience like never before.

A heartbreaking revelation awaits Ashley Baxter in 'The Baxters'

In 'The Baxter' Season 3 Ashley Baxter awaits her AIDS test results while she looses hope. (@PrimeVideo) — In 'The Baxters' Season 3, Ashley Baxter waits for her HIV test results (@Prime Video)

Season 3 of 'The Baxters' ends on a devastating note for Ashley Baxter (Masey McLain).

Accompanied by Landon Blake (Orel De La Mota) and her sister Brooke Baxtor-West (Emily Peterson), Ashley visits the doctor for an HIV test, leaving viewers on edge about the results.

Ashley's absence from the rehearsal dinner due to a claimed jet lag further raises the tension. Brooke receives a call from the doctor on the wedding day just as Ashley seeks her out.

Doctor's phone call shatters Ashley Baxter's world in 'The Baxters'

In 'The Baxter' Season 3 Ashley Baxter's world shatters after learning the AIDS test results. (@PrimeVideo) — Ashley Baxter's world shatters after learning the result of her HIV test (@Prime Video)

Panic sets in for Ashley as Brooke reveals a positive HIV test result. Filled with despair, Ashley finds comfort in Brooke's promise to fight for the best treatment and unwavering faith.

Despite the joyous ceremony of Ryan Taylor and Kari Baxter's wedding, Ashley remains consumed by her diagnosis.

She bravely fulfills her responsibility to sing a song for the newlyweds, her voice cracking with emotion as she pours her hidden pain into the performance.

Only Brooke understands the depth of her suffering. Landon rushes to Ashley after the song, but her revelation about being HIV positive leaves him stunned.

Ashley, fearing she will only burden him, urges him to move on and find happiness with someone else. With a heavy heart, she walks away from the celebratory scene, leaving viewers to grapple with the uncertain future that awaits her.

'The Baxters' Episode 12 is available to stream on Prime Video