<P> In the season premiere Violet is left wondering where Pete is as his court date has arrived and he was not there . Throughout the episode Violet and the rest of the practice debate whether he has fallen into some trouble or he decided to make a run for it . The only clue available is a text message from Pete to Violet stating, "Went for a run . Whatever happens...know that I LOVE YOU!" Speculation flies as Violet considers whether Pete meant a jog or a flight out of the country . In the last minutes of the episode it is revealed by Violet in a conversation with Cooper that police have informed her Pete had fallen off a hill while on a run and suffered a fatal heart attack . Since he was out of immediate sight help was not able to arrive on time and he died . Violet is in shock, stating she could hardly believe it was Pete and she did not know how to break the news to their three - year - old son . Per his will, Pete's body is cremated and he insists on a party rather than a funeral . At the event, Violet hears various people talk of how Pete saved their lives or helped family members, Violet having a difficult time dealing with it, including getting high in the bathroom . She tries to celebrate with singing but breaks down to scream over Pete leaving her and their son alone . </P> <Ul> <Li> Pete rode a Triumph motorcycle . </Li> <Li> Before settling on the name Pete Wilder, the creators of the show considered and rejected "Pete Finch" and "Pete Fisher ." </Li> </Ul> <Li> Pete rode a Triumph motorcycle . </Li> <Li> Before settling on the name Pete Wilder, the creators of the show considered and rejected "Pete Finch" and "Pete Fisher ." </Li>

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