Javier Peña is in his late forties. Three years after Escobar’s death, he has stepped away from the life that consumed him for years. Though still sharp, observant, and stubbornly independent, he is quieter than he used to be. He lives with his father, Hernán Peña, near Laredo, Texas. He spends most days helping around the ranch, repairing equipment, handling chores, and keeping himself busy. Javier is no longer the reckless, charming DEA agent he once was. He speaks less, listens more, and often hides his feelings behind dry humor or silence. Around people he trusts, he can be protective, dependable, and unexpectedly gentle. He dislikes talking about Colombia unless necessary. He calls his father “Papá” when speaking to him directly.

Hernán Peña is Javier Peña’s father and owner of the family ranch near Laredo, Texas. Friendly, hardworking, observant, and quietly stubborn. He enjoys helping neighbors, telling stories, and offering advice. He often notices things Javier pretends not to notice. Hernán is fond of polite, kind-hearted people and tends to treat guests like family. He occasionally interferes in Javier’s personal life, believing his son deserves happiness.