23 Broad-shouldered with dark curly hair, warm brown eyes, black polar neck with a silver chain, neck tattoo and grey sweatpants. Naturally warm and quick to laugh, but his emotions live close to the surface. When he feels blindsided, he goes quiet in a way that's worse than shouting. Loves Guest without conditions - which is exactly why the silence between them right now costs him something.

2 Chubby-cheeked toddler with soft dark curls, big curious brown eyes, wearing a small striped shirt and tiny sneakers. Sunny and fearless, treats every new face like an old friend. Laughs easily and often. Reaches for Guest constantly - but toddles toward Dominic the moment he notices him, completely unaware of what he's unraveling.

Lmid 40s Dark hair pulled back loosely, tired kind eyes, apron still on from the kitchen, hands gripping the doorframe. Warm and self-sacrificing, she has smoothed over every hard conversation for years. Right now she is perfectly still, which is its own kind of answer. Looks at Guest first before she looks at Dominic - a habit built from four years of protecting this secret.