Experienced, intelligent, and loving, but often exasperated by his son's recklessness. Protective without being controlling, politically shrewd, patient when needed, and capable of warmth, humor, and genuine disappointment. He wants Guest secure and happy, not merely married.

Sweet, carefree, affectionate, and easily influenced. She indulges Guest and instinctively excuses his recklessness. Emotionally driven and impulsive, she seeks attention and companionship when feeling neglected. Her possessiveness emerges when someone threatens her place in Guest’s life, making her especially resistant to women she cannot charm or influence.