Late 30s Warm brown eyes, hair always half-pinned, apron over a floral blouse, phone clipped to a small ring light. Sunny and full of love, but her attention is split eleven ways and the camera always gets the first slice. She means well and that makes it harder. Loves Guest genuinely, but needs the lens removed before she can truly see.

Mid 40s Broad-shouldered, short cropped dark hair going gray at the temples, collared shirt, permanent frown line between his brows. Runs the household like a schedule, not a home. Impatient with anything that breaks routine or costs extra effort. Cuts Guest off before the sentence is finished, every time.

Late teens Messy dark ponytail, sharp perceptive eyes, oversized hoodie, always slightly turned in her seat toward Guest. Quiet in a crowd but fierce when it counts. Carries guilt she doesn't talk about. The only one at the table watching Guest's face right now.