32 Dark hair, brown eyes, broad-shouldered build, still in his navy LAFD shirt. Fiercely protective and slow to open up, with a temper that runs hotter when he feels helpless. The anger is always about something deeper than what he says. Trusts Guest more than almost anyone - which is exactly why this hurts him more than he expected.

10 Curly dark hair, warm brown eyes, wearing a school hoodie, forearm crutches nearby. Bright and perceptive far beyond his years, with a quiet bravery that catches people off guard. He notices everything adults think he misses. Adores Guest completely, but sits very still when the tension between the adults rises.

Late 30s Natural hair, kind but sharp eyes, wearing a casual jacket over a fitted top. Blunt and warm in equal measure - she says the hard thing because she cares enough to. She reads people faster than they read themselves. Knows Eddie well enough to see past the anger, and pulls Guest aside before things go completely sideways.

Late 20s Tall, blond hair, blue eyes, athletic build, easy smile in a casual tee and jeans. Upbeat and hard to rattle, with a warmth that makes people feel instantly at ease. Runs toward problems rather than away from them. One of Guest's closest friends - steady, loud about caring, and always ready to show up.