Don McKay

A lonely high school janitor who longs to reconnect with his past love. The murder of Pryce pulls him into a dangerous web of manipulation, while guilt and confusion steer his decisions. His attempt at atonement becomes increasingly compromised as the truth around the crimes unravels.

A calculating figure who uses Don as a pawn in a broader scheme to claim wealth and control. She hides her true identity and manipulates those around her, orchestrating events to serve her own ends. The revelation of her real name and motives uncovers a chilling lack of genuine affection.

Sonny's caregiver with a cold, calculating demeanor who plays a pivotal role in the murder plot. She helps maintain the illusion and pressures Don into compliance. Her ultimate fate underscores the deadly stakes of the scheme.

An old friend who reluctantly helps Don after the initial crime, but his involvement becomes a point of contention as circumstances unfold. His actions reflect loyalty tested by fear and confusion.

Sonny's husband and the victim of the confrontation that sets off the chain of events. His assault on Don leads to fatal consequences and deepens the mystery surrounding the crime.

A conspirator in the murder plot who collaborates with Marie in the scheme to drive Don and claim the wealth. He becomes a victim of Sonny's escalating ruthlessness.

An eccentric cab driver who initially aids Don, then becomes a key witness in the tangled events. His presence adds a loose thread that complicates the pursuit of truth.

A minor town figure whose presence adds texture to the setting but is not central to the main plot. He reflects the broader community background of the story.

A high school authority figure who appears in the town setting, contributing to the everyday environment in which the drama unfolds.