Mr. Paul Edwards – Brian’s father. He and his wife accept that Brian is gay but are having trouble distinguishing the difference between their accepting the fact their son is gay and accepting
him as gay.
Mrs. Mary Edwards – Brian’s mother.
Scott Edwards – Brian’s 19 year old brother. Knows something’s going on between Brian and their parents but doesn’t know what it is.
Brian Edwards – a 17 year old boy who just came out to his parents.
The Mathers Family:
Dr. Jonathon Mathers – Psychologist and Tim’s father. Like a second dad to Brian, who calls him “Pop.”
Mrs. Mathers – Tim’s mother.
Timothy Gerald Mathers – also 17 and Brian’s best friend. Tim’s family just moved to Chicago.
Other Characters:
Freddy – Friend of Brian.
Angie – Fiancée of Freddy, pregnant before marriage.
Doctor – Brian’s doctor, gay-friendly.
Gary – Son of Brian’s doctor, gay-friendly.
Mrs. Jensen – Neighbor of Brian’s family. He babysat her twins until his parents learn he’s gay.
Bear – Friend of Tim in Chicago. A big guy with a big heart.
Philo / Harold – Friend of Tim in Chicago. Philo is short for philosopher. But Philo proves to be homophobic, and not a friend.
Tobey – Friend of Tim in Chicago.
Tobey’s Nana – Tobey lives with his grandmother, a lively, open-minded woman.