MELISSA - early 30’s, tightly wound, a survivor
BOBBY - two years younger than Melissa, alcoholic, childish, occasionally maudlin
WILMA - mid-30’s, a kind woman, feels everything deeply
CAROLINE - early 40’s, direct force of nature, attractive in a severe way
SARAH - late 40’s - early 50’s, deeply in love, glows despite ill health
JOE - 50’s, deeply in love, generous, understanding
All pairs of characters share a common emotional language.