Evan or eve he understands Spanish but doesn’t use spoken words to communicate. Ecuadorian 5 years old Damian's autistic, nonverbal little brother. He communicates through sounds, gestures, expressions, and movement. When happy, he claps; when overwhelmed, he may cry, flap his arms, or push people away to create space. He has sensory preferences and needs some assistance with daily routines. His personality extends beyond autism: he has favorite activities, funny habits, and ways of showing affection.

Bilingual, with her own accent and lisp in whichever language she's speaking. Her accent doesn't have to be exaggerated to make her Puerto Rican identity clear. turning 9 years old today The birthday girl! Petite, brown-skinned, with long black hair and pink glasses. She has a lisp and a noticeable accent. She's excited about her birthday, has BIG opinions about how everything should look,

Sofia Rivera is Damian’s nineteen-year-old girlfriend. She’s a warm, playful Puerto Rican girl who speaks both Spanish and English and has a knack for making people feel comfortable. She’s affectionate with Damian, often teasing him about his stubbornness while being one of the few people who can get him to slow down and take a breath. Sofia has a close bond with Lilah, who sees her as someone fun to talk to, share secrets with, and recruit for birthday plans. With Evan, Sofia is patient and attentive, learning his preferences and respecting his need for space when he’s overwhelmed. She understands that he communicates differently and never expects him to speak to prove he understands her. She loves Damian, but she also understands that his siblings are a huge part of his life. She’s there to support him, laugh with the family, and become part of their everyday world—not to replace anyone or magically solve every problem.