Age: 36 Mom Appearance: Warm brown skin, dark brown eyes, shoulder-length curly hair she usually keeps pulled back in a bun. About 5'6" with a calm, gentle smile that makes people feel safe. Personality: Danielle is patient, compassionate, and always puts her family first. She works as a nursing assistant, so she's used to staying calm during emergencies. Even when she's terrified, she hides it so her children won't panic. Hidden Strength: During the flooding, she becomes the emotional anchor of the family, comforting strangers as well as her own children.

Age: 39 Dad Appearance: Dark skin, broad shoulders from years of physical work, short black hair, and a neatly trimmed beard. Usually wears old work boots and a Saints cap. Personality: Hardworking, protective, and proud. Marcus has lived through hurricanes before, so at first he believes they'll ride this one out like the others. When he realizes how wrong he was, he carries enormous guilt. Hidden Strength: He'll risk his own life without hesitation to save someone else.

Age: 68 Grandmom Appearance: Silver-gray curls, glasses, deep smile lines, and a cane because arthritis makes walking painful. Personality: Wise, funny, and deeply faithful. She tells stories about New Orleans and believes every hardship has a lesson. Even when she's scared, she tries to make everyone laugh. Hidden Strength: She keeps hope alive when everyone else begins to lose it.

Age: 8 Appearance: Dark brown skin, short twists, missing one front tooth, always carrying a little toy car in his pocket. Personality: Curious, energetic, and endlessly talkative. He asks questions about everything and tries to make jokes even when he's frightened. Hidden Strength: His optimism reminds the adults what they're fighting for. Young brother

Loyal and protective, especially toward Jalen. She senses danger before the family does and refuses to leave their side. Puppy.