As with the majority of Nicholas Sparks' tales of romance, tragedy, and all the handwritten letters in between, The Choice takes place in North Carolina — Wilmington, to be exact. The 2016 film based on Sparks' novel of the same name tells the story of Travis, a veterinarian, and Gabby, his new neighbor with whom he has an instant connection. The only problem? Gabby's boyfriend, Dr. Ryan McCarthy. 

However, when Ryan's job requires him to move out of state for some time, Travis and Gabby start spending more and more time together, eventually falling in love. When Ryan returns home and learns of their relationship, the doc gives Travis a swift punch in the nose, sending the vet straight to the ground.

One would think any doctor who physically harms a man at work would be fired, but such is apparently not the case in Sparks' story. Years later, when Gabby is hospitalized on life support following a car crash, the doctor with whom Travis is seen discussing options is — you guessed it — Dr. Ryan McCarthy. Are there any other doctors in Wilmington?