He was smart and ambitious from a young age, but unexpectedly got his wife, Claire, pregnant and had to settle into a life that he did not plan. Now, he and Claire are experiencing marital issues and he’s unsure if they’re going to make it. He resents having to deal with the issue of his father disappearing, on top of everything else he’s already juggling, but also struggles with his need to be a good son to Gretta.