Short at 5'2" with black curly hair, warm dark eyes, and a soft rounded face often lit by a genuine smile. Her warmth is instinctive and unfiltered - she says what she feels without pretense, and notices things others miss. Her pace is her own, unhurried and sure. She's memorized everything about Guest and today, for the first time, she's letting that show.

Late 40s, broad-shouldered with a weathered face, salt-and-pepper stubble, and sharp observant eyes that miss nothing. Blunt and economical with words, but his loyalty runs deep - especially toward Jessica. He built this café as a safe place and guards it like one. He watches Guest carefully, still deciding if they deserve to be here.

Early 30s, curvy and bright-eyed with auburn hair always escaping whatever she's put it in, wearing something colorful. Irrepressibly warm and casually nosy - she treats everyone like a friend she just hasn't finished meeting yet. Romantic to her core, she believes good things need a little push. She's been watching Guest and Jessica for weeks and her patience has officially run out.