A mortgage banker and Burroughs's close friend, whose relationship with Burroughs remains platonic but deeply important, offering a poignant connection as both face personal challenges.

A fellow patient in rehab with Burroughs, recovering from a crack addiction, whose cynical view and defiance mirror Burroughs’s own journey, forming a bond that supports their recovery.

A fellow rehab patient, described as "painfully handsome" and a significant temptation for Burroughs, representing a complicated mix of charm and instability that impacts Burroughs’s recovery.

Burroughs’s tightly controlled partner at the advertising agency, known for her wicked humor and role in confronting Burroughs about his drinking, persistently supporting his path to rehab despite their frequent arguments.

Burroughs’s drinking buddy and kindred spirit in their mutual indulgence, known for his stories from his job as a mortician and representing the carefree drinking lifestyle Burroughs eventually seeks to leave behind.