Claire Browne & Neil Melendez | Ghost of you [1x01-3x20]

"If I can dream long enough,
you'd tell me I'd be just fine
I'll be just fine."
►HI EVERYONE!
I recently got into the good doctor and binged watched the first three seasons in a few weeks. I shipped Claire with Neil from the first season on, since the adorable elevator scene and the moment he called her special. During s2 I lost any expectation they would become a couple. So I was surprised when they finally got more scenes together in s3 and build this beautiful friendship and relationship. At first I was scared only Claire would fall for him and it would only be one sided, but I am so glad I was wong!
Their relationship was one of the most beautiful I have ever seen. The way they connected, balanced each other out, shared perspectives, were there for each other, had fun togeher and opened up to each other was so special. To say Neil's death was painful is an understatement. I am incredibly hurt, sad, frustrated and disappointed that they decided to kill him off for pure shock value after building this relationship over the season. They never even got a hug or a kiss. Especially after what Claire has been trough she deserved some happiness.
And the way they handled his death was just another cherry on top. The show is literally about all these complicated cases they state are "inoperable" and then they come up with a brilliant plan and save the person. In the same ep Shaun amputates a women's leg surrounded by rubble, they nearly drown but they both live in the end. The ep ago Claire comes up with the incredible idea to build sth so they can use a woman's own blood for transfusion during her surgery and everyone is in awe of her. And then you're telling me Neil lays in that hospital bed, they all say goodbye and just accept he has to die without even getting together once to brainstorm something to save him. Great coincidence that Shaun wasn't at the hospital at that time too. No thank you.
I won't continue the show, because I can't imagine it without him and I don't want to see them grieving or Claire moving on. It's just too hurtful for me. So to cope I decided to edit them.
I tried to make the video positive and give it a happy vibe instead of focusing on their heartbreaking ending. It displays how their relationship build up over the seasons, how it was mainly Claire who had a little crush on him in season 1, how he noticed her too and finally Claire's hard time that pushed them together, the little conflict at work that nearly seperated them and the final scenes where Neil gave her the freedom and support to find happiness with another man while both of them realized their feelings for each other. During the last seconds of the video I tried to capture their journey again and how it evolved.
I didn't expect to get so attached to these two characters and their relationship, but I really connected to them. They felt very real to me and I fell in love with them and their story just as much. These two will always have a special place in my heart and impacted me in ways I didn't see coming.
I hope you like the video :)
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►The song: Ghost of you by 5 Seconds of Summer
►Characters: Claire Browne & Neil Melendez
►Fandom: The Good Doctor
►Coloring: mine
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Thank you for watching!
#ClairexNeil #Melendaire #Thegooddoctor

[@alyssa6215]

They were one of the best ship/couple they truly deserved a happy ending

[@Harrypotterfanedits111]

I agree but I prefer limlendez !

[@christinemartin1352]

Yes screw Shaun and Lea these two were perfect!

[@christinemartin1352]

Yeah forget Shaun and Lea! These two were perfect

[@Maahie-vz7lc]

I am never going to get over these two, not in years, not at least in this life. They both loved each other, the way the other one had never been loved before, their story shouldn't have ended like this. Whenever I will come across anything related to either of these actors or this show, it'll always ache the same way.

[@esthermwenja3039]

Knowing Claires weakness with men and Neil's failed relationships, it is beautiful to watch them take their time to nurture this relationship. I am very impressed by the fact that they are not sleeping together. This is a true sign of genuine love

[@zechariahcameron3645]

Do you know what happened to the ship though?

[@sh79b]

​@@zechariahcameron3645 It sunk before it sailed.

[@TheBaileyandashlyn]

​@@sh79b I ain't never heard it put that way. 😂😂 Fuck

[@justme7641]

I agree, their relationship was pure love. Wish it could’ve had a happy ending though.

[@anum103]

They are the epitome of robbed potential. One of the most beautiful, purest and sincerest couples ever written. And to have it all taken away by killing him off for what? Shock value? They could have waited a season and gave Claire and him leave together for Guatemala. They had such insane chemistry and one of the most beautiful slow burn developments. I stopped watching the show after s3. My heart couldn't deal. Forever Team Melendaire ❤️

[@AriaTate]

You are so right ❤

[@CarmsPinto]

Always❤️#Melendaire🥺❤️

[@juanitamorgan5475]

Damn I wish I didn't hear that cuz I didn't even finish season 1 yet crap!

[@anum103]

@@juanitamorgan5475 at least you are warned before getting more attached with him and Claire. I watched up until s3 finale with absolutely no spoilers, only to watch the most painful finale and then came on KZbin for details. My heart has never recovered and it never will. David Shore is forever canceled for the most unnecessary death of one of the most pivotal characters and one of the best ships of the show. Absolute disgrace. I dropped the show after this.

[@daughteroftheking3220]

Same I stopped watching after he died that was the last straw. I’m forever their team and without them together the show has no flavor

[@elenamel8017]

These two were meant for each other, so beautiful together. He was a better surgeon when she was around. She was incredible because he inspired her....the ending of s3 was so illogical I couldn't believe it. It made no sense. So I stopped watching. But I like this couple so much! I still search for edits :) thank you for this one, it's beautiful and touching!

[@JustAMirrorball]

It's been YEARS and it still hurts. They had sooo much potential and to kill him off just like that...was outright cruel

[@AriaTate]

Currently rewatching the show so I feel this comment!!

[@JustAMirrorball]

@@AriaTate it was such a hugecwaste! The producers never got the plot reboot they wanted. Instead, a potentially legendary coupling was destroyed 😭

[@AriaTate]

@@JustAMirrorball so unecessary!!

[@whiteswans]

just binged up until s3 finale aswell and i'm hurting. i will not continue the show.. this is a beautiful edit. thank you for this.

[@AriaTate]

I totally get you. You’re so welcome! Thank you for commenting ❤️☺️

[@londimkhize9429]

I stopped at seas 3

[@sharondolanstyles6079]

Same exact thing happened to me!!!! I refuse to watch the show any further

[@lindiwemaseko6132]

Same, I stopped watching after he died. I really loved them together, his death did not make sense at all.

[@brittstime3470]

I stopped at season 3 at well. Such a good show ruined with this death. 😢

[@garbita.official.08]

Clairendez edits are all I have now. Seeing his ghost broke me more than his death.

[@44MOOMOO44]

His ghost really helped me. I mourned him so hard for about a week before continuing the show. But seeing his ghost, getting that closure really helped me

[@McKaylaMC]

For everyone saying that you stopped watching after the s3 finale, I understand your hurting, but don't stop. I took a good sized pause after watching it for the first time after balling my eyes out that Melendez died. But there are so many more happy things that happen later in the series, some sad too, but mostly happy, except the first 2 episodes of s4 but don't quit watching

[@sole449]

everyone who stopped made the right decision

[@juanitamorgan5475]

Even Shawn saw it too the way clare had flipped her hair playfully and was in one episode when Neal was around her

[@McKaylaMC]

@@juanitamorgan5475 yea

[@becca2002]

What do you think of the alternative ending I just thought of, maybe it will help someone get over this. After realizing Melendez's problem, Claire (after having spent hours thinking) came with a possible solution, having no alternatives other than death they would try, but during the surgery there were complications and Melendez ended up in a coma... Being like that for almost a full season, until... In the season finale he will miraculously wake up but oh plot twist (just like in K-dramas)... He lost his memory. Then in the middle of season 5 he unexpectedly regains his memory. Melendez and Claire meet and he, with a bouquet of flowers, almost crying, tells her: "I'm sorry for making you wait so long" then an emotional kiss and happily ever after with the children that Melendez always wanted to have. If anyone wants to continue it or add more, go ahead!

[@P1xieArt]

BRO PLEASE I JUST WATCHED THE EPISODE WHERE HE DIES A WEEK AGO(and after many tears, and “WHY DID THEY HAVE TO KILL HIM😭😭”) I was saying the exact same thing IT WOULD HAVE BEEN SO MUCH BETTER IF THEY DID THIS Yk what “Hey writers!” “What?” “YOUR FIRED, I found a replacement” “What!? Who?” “Becca”

[@vickyvickyx476]

this tension between them since seaso 1 😱 even when he was engaged, the sight says it all

[@AriaTate]

Exactly!! They had amazing chemistry from their first scene on :)

[@sole449]

I'm not from the US, so I watched 3x20 in September 2020 and to me it was a series finale. It left me completely devastated and heartbroken, I've been trying to get over it for one and a half years, but just can't. Melendez was a pivotal character, who kept the whole team together and should've stayed on the show until the end. TGD is nothing without him. I'll never forgive Shore for firing Nick for no reason, leaving us without Melendez and Melendaire. Their relationship was built up so naturally and beautifully, only to kill him off in the finale and the fact that his coworkers did literally nothing to save him for something easily curable makes it even worse. I loved the series, but haven't watched an episode since 3x20. I really, really wish we could see Antonia and Nick in a new project, their chemistry is unique.

[@AriaTate]

Yes!! I have to say I would like to know what happens to the other characters, well not just know but see them grow and their storylines unfold. But I can't bring myself to watch the show after 3x20, because I can't and don't want to see it without Neil Melendez in it. The way he interacted with his residents was so lovely! He was such a good mentor, kept an eye out for everyone, gave them good advice but wasn't too personal either because after all he was still their boss and he didn't shy away from harsh decisions if they needed to be made. He was calm and rational but also funny, goofy and an ass sometimes. He wasn't perfect, which made him so real and loveable. I really fell in love with his character and I am so upset we never get to see him having children and a family of his own. He would have been a great father! Anyway, him falling for his softest resident aka Claire was such a beautiful thing! I want to pretend the ending isn't real and they are happy together, but it's so hard! Thank you for your lovely comment. I hope we get to see them together again and hopefully we will be able to find more peace with it

[@purpleTwinkles]

Totally agree ❤

[@harshithasrisenthilkumar4583]

Just in season 2 right now but I knew there’s a spark b/w Dr.Melendez and Dr.Brown and couldn't hold myself from youtube-ing them....and therefore, here I am ❤....oh, I critically love them..✨️💗

[@sheebamariyam3949]

Same!!

[@44MOOMOO44]

I loved their ship..I shipped them since s1 e1. Such a tragedy the way they ended…😢

[@serhumano3817]

Such a beautiful edit! I miss this couple so much

[@AriaTate]

Thank you! Same here

[@blaulin]

I'm so glad that you made this video (which is really well and beautifully made btw!). There's simply not enough fan content for the revelation that was Melendaire. I will never not be bitter for how they handled the whole relationship, I suppose that I should be thankful that they at least had their relationship growth in s3, but even that didn't feel full-hearted to me back then. I always sensed a weird vibe with it, like... they didn't have enough challenges and personality clashes shown. The Good Doctor handles relationship so well (the show has a great way of showing how challenges can make relationships stronger), and I was just confused because Claire & Melendaire have so much potential to do this exact thing - challenge each other, grow with each other, love each other. And the show just... progressed their relationship without going that deep. And in the finale, of course, everything made sense. Although I didn't even cry because I couldn't believe it and was so taken out of it. I think that there is SO MUCH POTENTIAL lost with it, and it's really sad because they're both magnificent characters in an awesome show. I did continue watching it and in my opinion, it really is worth it (although it took a while to get into s4 again). Am sometimes still blown away by the writing, esp now in s5. But lol, am still bitter and sad about Melendaire.

[@waterearthfireair245]

@AriaTate thank you so much for this beautiful edit! It made me smile even though I am broken because of Melendez death. In my fantasy, Melendez didn't die and Melendez and Browne did become a couple. I just pretend this happened. I stopped watching the good doctor after season 3, which is still a pity because it was a good show, but I just can't watch it without Melendaire. I feel like the authors didn't know how to continue the story with Claire being in love with her boss and vice versa. Of course "the good doctor" is a drama and the end of season 3 absolutely broke me by seeing Melendez death and seeing Melendez and Browne confess their love for each other just a few moments before he dies and the acting was fantastic and rarely had the death of a character in a series or movie hurt me as much as this one (it was just cruel). But they both didn't deserve that! They should have become a couple and be happy together. Like another comment said: Life is hard enough, so just let us see Browne and Melendez live happily together in a relationship, at least at some point, even though it is a drama. They could have told so many stories instead of just killing him. @becca2002 made a good proposal and there would have been so many more options. Also, in my opinion, Browne should have known that Melendez has severe injuries. As soon as she met him in the brewery, she should have forced him to go to the hospital so that his injuries could be treated. She is so smart and ignoring his injuries did not make sense to me. They are both doctors, so they should have known which consequences such injuries could have, even though they were both under adrenaline in this situation. I understand that the authors wanted us to see that the doctors do everything for their patients even though they suffer themselves. But I just didn't like it. I mean Browne was in love with Melendez at that point. So it would only make sense that she tries to save him at all costs. I totally agree with @anum103. Melendez and Browne are the "epitome of robbed potential". Melendez death really was one of the most unnecessary deaths in TV history. Aside from Browne and Murphy, he was my favorite character. I also like the other characters, but these are my top 3. If I had to rank them, I guess I would say: 1st Melendez, 2nd Browne, 3rd Murphy. Just from the very first moment on when Browne and Melendez were talking to each other, I started shipping those two. Murphys comment that Browne is flirting with Melendez just made me more enthusiastic and this was still season 1. I almost binged season 2 and 3 to see Melendez and Browne becoming a couple. At some point in season 2 I was checking on the internet whether Melendez and Browne will become a couple. At that point I discovered that Melendez will die. So, even though I somehow could prepare for Melendez death, it still broke me.

[@taleathamcfarlane4806]

Need a spin off 😂 of just these two! A happily ever after damn it! It fucking broke my heart 💔😭. When they finally admitted to loving each other 😭😘💙💜💔😭

[@AriaTate]

Yesss pls 😭😭

[@londimkhize9429]

Amen to that 🎉🎉

[@MJ-pd9ef]

The way they look at each other 🥹🥹♥️

[@gabikasarlakova]

They are so cute. I can't stop crying. 😭🥺 Brown and Melendez forever ❤️

[@sh79b]

I recently started watchig this show and started shipping these 2 so hard. But i got spoiled about melendez's death and now I don't want to continue anymore. I loved him even more than Shaun.

[@ngwapridelum9629]

Yeah me too,😢 I can't watch it anymore

[@44MOOMOO44]

If you got spoiled before you finish it, watch until season 4 episode 2. There are so many Melendaire moments between s3 e15 and s4 e2

[@ritudalal4820]

Same here

[@Tireddddd2024]

Shittttt With tears in my eyes I'm still crying This was the best love story in this series. I'm not going to continue watching it The good doctor ends with them for me I would love to see them in another series with a happy ending of course😢❤

[@AriaTate]

100%. Currently rewatching the show and I‘m so not ready for the end of s3… Maybe I will just stop watching before that tbh

[@sakshijha2208]

I CANT WATCH THIS SHOW AFTER THIS

[@AriaTate]

SAME! It ruined it for me!

[@44MOOMOO44]

If you haven’t, watch season 4 episode 1 and 2. Trust me. Melendez may or may not be in it~

[@sakshijha2208]

@@44MOOMOO44 i did watch em .. i cried a lot

[@OluboriDauda-ic1xm]

Dr melendez shouldn't have die he should give claire a happy life

[@juanitamorgan5475]

Now you make me don't even want to watch season one anymore damn why did I have to accidentally find out that dr. Melendez dies

[@P1xieArt]

@@juanitamorgan5475 rip, this was the only series I loved so much that, if I saw something related to the good doctor I WOULD IMMEDIATELY LOOK AWAY

[@salomemwansa1923]

Dr merindez death felt so real like losing a loved one in real life

[@AriaTate]

@@salomemwansa1923 For me too! Never has any character death affected me so much before in my life…

[@salomemwansa1923]

@@AriaTate I kind of lost it eish, like why him of all people especially at that particular time

[@silakhemarashula2217]

I still don’t understand how they could let go of such an amazing character and beautiful love story that could’ve been with these two the show could’ve had so many more enjoyable seasons!! After season three it got so boring the whole series felt forced, the natural flow got destroyed ..what a shame really Claire+Neil forever 🥰

[@halimatussadia3133]

Can't stop watching this. Thank u so much for making such a beautiful video about them❤️

[@AriaTate]

I am happy you like it! ❤️ Also I'm currently working on another edit for them (I miss them too much...)

[@zsofiasimon9173]

This is absolutely beautiful. I'd give anything to see them in a new project. I hope you'll make another video about them.

[@daiashishamarwein6149]

From season 1 i was waiting until when these two get alomng bcus they look great together

[@BriaToress]

This and chenford is just love and I love ur edits❤

[@AriaTate]

Thank you

[@nightspires]

wow i have never watched this show but this vid got me EMOTIONAL. so sorry this show hurt you!!!

[@AriaTate]

Thank you

[@macytian]

Still hurts me so much..😭

[@aemulus27]

I’m not crying, someone is cutting onions.

[@AriaTate]

😢

[@francescabrattoli4438]

Thanks a lot. This is wonderful, moving, masterpiece. You are very much sensitive. Congratulations

[@AriaTate]

Thank you so much

[@Yayhooray]

I haven't watched the series but, the edit is great. Keep it up 👍

[@AriaTate]

Thank you ♥

[@marymarks9210]

She just lit up around him .. his death was shocking to fans of the show. 😢

[@AriaTate]

She really did. And in s3 he did too. They were so natural together ❤

[@АнастасияНиколаева-э2ф]

It’s awesome! These two had so touching love line🥹

[@jorgemoro3500]

Yo estoy llorando cada segundo 😭 ha veces que la he visto y termino llorando nunca me creere que hicieron esto que Meléndez mueiera

[@userr26899]

I know this is just a series but i cried of that shit😭 Why? just whyyyy

[@AriaTate]

Wish I knew. That ending wrecked me!!

[@AgnesAgnes]

Beautiful😭😭😭😭

[@AriaTate]

Thank you ❤️❤️

[@christerrence5049]

May the Ghost of Me!endez hunt them all!

[@mylenedsouza676]

This hurts even when I see it today.

[@AriaTate]

😢 me too!

[@katie2967]

Wonderful video!!

[@AriaTate]

Thank you

[@mariannek7944]

Beautiful Video

[@AriaTate]

Thank you! ❤

[@shub8863]

I was and i will always be in love with Dr Melendez❤😍💕💞

[@salomemwansa1923]

This one really hit me hard

[@abie1399]

Yup, never seen another episode after he died

[@elisabettazenoni2715]

WE WERE ROBBED

[@AriaTate]

YESS WE WERE 💔😭

[@TNATION96]

omg love it can you do one with shaun and and lea

[@clairexedits_2718]

Beautiful 😍

[@AriaTate]

Thank you

[@amonyaw]

Unpopular opinion: I actually prefered the Melendez and Lim ship lol, but I didn’t mind Claire and Melendez as an alternative too much. This edit was beautifully made 🤍

[@44MOOMOO44]

1. Melendez x Claire BUT 2. Lim x Claire?❤

[@liyavayner4097]

He died?

[@cindy.happiness]

It's so pretty, you're doing such a good job. I am proud of you to see these moments make me smile others hurt. I did not think that an edict could give me so much pain and happiness at the same time It's so pretty, you're doing such a good job. I am proud of you to see these moments make me smile others hurt. I did not think that an edict could give me so much pain and happiness at the same time thank you. ❤️

[@zsofiasimon9173]

I really wish you did another video

[@raissangobo5184]

😭😭😭😭😭😭 it's just a movie it's just a movie😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

[@ipsitabachhar3959]

Can anyone tell me the episode number at 0:11 ??

[@May-fu9rm]

1x01

[@Maryam-om7gt]

please tell me the season number in which i can see their chemistry??

[@AriaTate]

Season 1- 3 lol

[@anum103]

All three seasons because they have a very beautiful slow burn development. However s3 has the most Melendaire scenes ❤️

[@tibbsdailyday2611]

At first i thought claire will end up with shaun, and this happen, and the death happen, damn

[@sujata15164]

Why😭😭😭😭😭😭

[@44MOOMOO44]

No cause Lim, Claire and Melendez are my 3 favorite characters, but Melendez died, Claire loved away then came back a b1tch, and Lim kept struggling with no one to really help her :( Edit: I hate Guatemala Claire..she came back so..rude..uncaring. I used to love how sensitive, emotional and sweet she was. She cared about everyone no matter what..then she came back just being bossy..rude..😭

[@marrylo842]

I stopped watching after the 3rd season cz they killed melendez...he was one of the very strong characters!

[@enischitha6191]

It was not fair to end their relationship like that. S3 last episode was not good

[@AriaTate]

So TRUE!

[@NandiniM-3535]

Why not a happy ending.. 😢

[@writer98989]

0:57 what did he vote for?

[@AriaTate]

She had an idea on how to treat a patient (an experimental treatment) and he voted for her idea even though he was against it in the beginning.

[@8lollipop97]

Stopped watching the show after he died

[@AriaTate]

Same :(

[@olusolaolatunde5657]

Me tooooo So sad 😔

[@chinazannadi5113]

Even me

[@anum103]

Same. Didn't watch a single ep after s3 and never acknowledged the bs of the finale. Utter disgrace to one of the most important characters of the show

[@adithya999]

Me tooo...did the same thing today

[@aaaaa9441]

I stopped watching the show after he was gone.

[@44MOOMOO44]

If you stopped watching at s3 e20, DONT. Trust me and watch s4 e1/e2. It’s very heartwarming and Melendez may be in it..

[@gargiparmar2163]

Couldn’t watch after he died

[@AriaTate]

100%

[@sam-nc8zv]

I had stopped watching after s3. It's not interested anymore

[@44MOOMOO44]

Watch season 4 episode 1 and 2. Trust me. You don’t have to watch anymore after that, but..Melendez may or may not be in it😖

[@amnakaleem9789]

Am i really the only one that didn't care for this ship

[@AriaTate]

Then why did you click on this video and took the time to comment haha