<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>
<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>
who does pete end up with in private practice
who does pete end up with in private practice
Violet
Violet