Lucy is Kenny's obedient and docile schoolmate who faces abuse at the Mission. After leaving, she attends nursing school and has a career. She marries Kenny and never stops believing in his goodness. She chooses to stay close to his spirit in their home even after his death.

Clara is Lucy's feisty friend from the Mission and her coworker at the Manitou Motel. She channels her anger into advocacy, becoming a legal advocate and finding a meaningful connection with her community and future partner Howie.

Howie is a Cree boy and friend of Kenny's who endures abuse at the Mission. He escapes and later deals with his traumatic past by reconnecting with his roots, speaking out against Mission abuses, and building a future with Clara.