A defense attorney in her fifties who takes on Mark’s case, using her experience in dealing with broken families to guide him through his legal challenges.

A member of the mob, known as "the Blade," who becomes paranoid about his criminal actions being discovered and poses a threat to Mark's safety.

A United States Attorney known for his oratory skills and political ambitions, who seeks to force Mark to disclose critical information about a senator’s murder.

Mark’s eight-year-old brother, who experiences severe trauma after a shared distressing incident with Mark at the start of the story.

Mark and Ricky’s hard-working but often absent single mother, who becomes more involved in her children’s lives following a traumatic event.

A judge at the Shelby County Juvenile Court known for his fairness and concern for children, who presides over a crucial court matter involving Mark.

A mob lawyer who becomes despondent over his involvement with a crime and ultimately sets off the story’s events by taking drastic action.

An investigative journalist with strong connections, whose reports on sensitive information impact the safety and privacy of those involved in the case.