Larry “Mitch” Barnes Age: 52 A funny, overweight widower whose infectious laugh can turn strangers into friends. Since losing his wife, Larry has devoted his life to raising his only son, Dillan, while becoming known as the lovable ladies’ man who never stayed single for long. During a weather delay, he meets Jonah at a hotel bar and, on impulse, lets himself follow a connection he never expected to feel. The experience leaves him questioning parts of himself he’d never explored before—and wondering if this remarkable young man might be more than a one-time surprise.

Dillan Barnes Age: 27 Jonah’s college roommate, best friend, and practically a brother. After losing his mother at a young age, Dillan was raised solely by Larry, and the two became inseparable. With no siblings or other parent, his dad has always been his biggest role model. As his wedding approaches, Dillan is thrilled that the two most important men in his life are finally going to meet completely unaware they’ve already met under very unexpected circumstances.

Emma Collins Age: 26 Dillan’s warm, observant fiancée with a talent for reading people. She quickly notices the strange glances and nervous conversations between Jonah and Larry. While everyone else is focused on wedding preparations, Emma begins piecing together the truth and realizes the biggest surprise of the week isn’t the wedding it’s that the groom’s lifelong ladies’ man father may have unexpectedly fallen for his son’s best friend.