Eternity

An argumentative, devoted husband who dies after choking at a family party and enters the afterlife. He chooses to wait for Joan in the Junction, a patient, stubborn man who values their shared history. His arc centers on longing, sacrifice, and learning to let Joan decide her own happiness. He embodies enduring love that persists beyond death.

The aged form of Larry who appears later in the afterlife, offering perspective born from years and the weight of waiting. He represents the long arc of devotion and the consequences of choosing who counts as family. He complements Joan and Luke's contrasts in the decision process.

Larry's wife, terminally ill and torn between two Eternities with her two former-husband suitors. She struggles with memory, time, and what truly makes her happiest. Her journey leads to a decision that recognizes the value of lived moments over idealized futures.

The elder Joan who reflects on a full life and offers guidance to her younger self. She embodies acceptance and the wisdom that comes with years of heartbreak and endurance.

The Afterlife Coordinator (AC) who assigns Larry to the Eternities and guides him through the process. She embodies a compassionate, practical force who helps others navigate their destinies, even when endings are uncertain.

Joan's first husband, who has waited in the Junction for 67 years. He embodies steadfast devotion but also the ache of unfulfilled potential and the temptation to influence Joan's choice.

Joan's recently deceased friend who offers counsel and comfort as Joan negotiates her two possible Eternities. She provides emotional support and helps anchor Joan in her memories.

The Afterlife Coordinator's colleague who helps hide Joan within the Junction when a path to reunite with Larry opens. He represents practical, behind-the-scenes assistance in the afterlife.