Maria Murray

Maria Murray hails from Caithness, Scotland is the girlfriend of Kyle Macleod, they share a quite awkward dynamic as her boyfriend always tries to balance out his personal life with his hunting life - Maria is a positive and vibrant person and has extroverted traits to counter balance the introverted traits of Kyle, she is supportive of her boyfriend yet doesn't know about his "other life" - her occupation is unknown at this time.

## Episodes

### 2.01 Highlander

Maria is mentioned by Kyle Macleod as he sits on his family's farmhouse porch with a picture of her in his hands, he seems dejected that he can't tell her about his hunting life as he hears the distant howls of the disbanding Shadow Clan Werewolves.

### 2.02 Spiorad

Kyle appears more skeptical than usual about a possible Ghost case related to a drowning on a beach in a town called Castletown, the reason for this becomes clear as he notices that Maria is in town, her brunette locks waving in the wind as she walks down the street. Kyle promptly excuses himself from a conversation with Shane and PC Maitland to attend to Maria, showcasing her importance to him. Maria engages in friendly banter with Kyle, displaying a carefree demeanor.

Later, as Kyle chats with Maria about his involvement with the police, Maria expresses excitement about his work, teasing him about his dual roles. Despite Kyle's attempt to justify the seriousness of the case, Maria understands the demands of his farm and his "new job." She squeezes his hand affectionately and acknowledges the importance of both aspects of his life.

During a passionate kiss, Maria playfully salutes Kyle, emphasizing her understanding of his commitments. Kyle, feeling a bit awkward, mentions a call regarding a breach at the crime scene, using it as an excuse to part ways. Maria, concerned, offers to accompany him, but Kyle reassures her and encourages her to enjoy her night out with friends. Maria leaves, unaware of Kyle's double life as a hunter, maintaining the detective facade he presents to her, the encounter is awkward yet telling at the same time as it shows the connection the pair share.

### 2.07 Firestorm

Maria appears as a supportive and understanding partner, deeply involved in a romantic relationship with Kyle. Maria and Kyle, who haven't seen each other for a while, cherish their rare moments together. During their time in Thurso, they enjoy a peaceful meal at a restaurant, savoring the tranquility and their togetherness. Maria expresses her understanding of the challenges in their relationship due to Kyle's multifaceted life, indicating her empathy and depth of feeling towards him.

Their conversation reveals her desire for more simple joys of being together, acknowledging the difficulty of balancing their busy lives with their relationship. Despite the interruptions and Kyle's divided attention between his regular and supernatural lives, Maria remains supportive. When Kyle abruptly leaves to join Fiona on a supernatural case, she expresses concern and curiosity but ultimately understands and supports his decision, even though it's clear that it affects their relationship.

Upon Kyle's return from his supernatural mission, Maria welcomes him back, understanding the importance of his other commitments and responsibilities. Her actions throughout the story highlight her compassionate nature, her strong emotional bond with Kyle, and her ability to maintain a supportive stance despite the challenges posed by his extraordinary life, she remains unaware of what Kyle actually does and believes that he is a field agent working cases for the authorities.