David Evans

David Evans was a close friend and roommate of Thomas Strode, as well as co-workers. He lives in Los Angeles, California, being introduced in the first sequel, *Grinded Part II*.

He is a laid-back, sex positive person. David is shown to be a good friend to Thomas, their time living together having bonded them, and he shows concern for his friend when things get dangerous.

In Part II, he is introduced when Thomas is visibly anxious over August Thrombey's eventual arrival, and is consistently trying to be there for his friend throughout the story.

## Biography

### The Los Angeles Murders

In 2021, David is living in LA, sharing an apartment with Thomas Strode, his friend and co-worker. A man with an active sex life, David looks out for Thomas and urges him to be more open with him and their friends. On the morning of August Thrombey coming to the city, David has cleaned their apartment, to the surprise of Thomas. David notices the worry in Thomas's eyes and comforts him, promising him that he has his back whenever he needs. After talking to Carly Blake over the phone about their plans for this evening, David invites Thomas to the gym, but ends up going alone.

Later, August arrives and David is glad to see him again, the two hugging. He notes the chemistry between August and Thomas but is playfully dismissed. He then busies himself with Grindr while dismissing himself for a cigarette, leaving the two to catch up. While smoking, David is called by Sophie who is growing impatient with waiting for them and so he goes back inside and the guys decide to get going. On the way out, they run into Reese Rivers, their co-worker and a former fling of Thomas's. David keeps Thomas back after Reese makes a remark towards August, reminding Thomas that it isn't worth it. They then head down to the gallery, with David leading the way.

The trio get to the art gallery and David heads inside first, happy to see their friends. After Sophie introduces August to everyone, David and Carly head to the bar to get drinks, and he gives Thomas a discreet good luck glance as Sophie leads him and August towards her piece.

As the night grows on, David proposed the idea of going to the Mudhole for drinks, to which everyone agreed to; an hour or so later, he is feeling tipsy just like the rest of his friends. The group is sat at the group and David is throwing back a shot when he notices things getting intense between Thomas and Reese, who is working. He nudges Luis and the two of them make their way to the bar just in time as Thomas lands a blow onto Reese's nose. David grabs Thomas back and reiterates that it isn't worth all the trouble. When the manager and David and Thomas's boss, Ben, storms out after hearing the dispute, David defends Thomas, using the alcohol as a scapegoat. Ben luckily doesn't fire anyone, but after a severe warning, David takes Thomas back to the table.

The drinks continue to flow and it isn't long before David is on the dancefloor with Carly, the only two on the floor. He notices the sexual energy between August and Thomas growing, and keeps Carly by his side to allow his friend to make his move, finally.

When news of Reese's murder breaks the following morning, David comes home to a worried August and Thomas, who seems distrustful of David. Questions regarding David's appearance last night come into play and David points out he went to a hook-up's house, claiming Thomas saw him getting into the Uber. He then gets a Grindr message, noticing the way the other two seem to be on edge. But before David can ask further questions, Thomas tells him Sophie is waiting for him and August outside, wanting a little bit of space. David nods, although he is quietly hurt by the sudden barrier being put up.

Later that night, David is at the apartment when August and Thomas return from a cannabis cafe, informing them of Chai Hardin's murder. He assures them Sophie is okay before stressing that something is severley wrong. Grabbing his pack of cigarettes, he offers them one before dismissing himself for a smoke break. He isn't anywhere to be seen until after Thomas barely escapes his attack from the killer, and David returns, confused and worried for Thomas. The police arrives shortly thereafter and talk with David while he looks on at his friends longingly.

Two days later, David is talking with Luis outside of the apartment. He states that their safety could very well be compromised, but Luis scolds him for pointing fingers. August then makes his presence known, and a flustered David apologises clumsily. A stroke of guilt brushes over him when August confesses he's beginning to feel the same way about himself, warning them both to stay away from him. David attempts to make things right but Thomas interrupts them with the surprise of Detective Brad Mayfield. He and Luis watch as their friends are taken downtown to answer some questions, leaving them to theorise what for. Luis wonders if they should check the studio, but David says he has things to do today, walking back inside the apartment.

A few hours later and David gets home from being at the Mudhole, apologising once again to August, who assures David it's okay. He mentions needing a shower for another hook-up later that night and when Thomas comes out of the shower, he makes a playful remark before heading into the shower himself. He briefly returns a few minutes later to retrieve his phone, where he finds August suspiciously lingering around it.

David supposedly vanishes for most of the night, until he arrives at the studio to find a hysterical August that has blood on him. He is taken back when August is frantic and aggressive as he warns David to stay back. A distant cry takes August away and David runs after him, shocked to come across Ivan in a pool of blood yet alive. Things take a turn when Ivan accuses David of being the killer, and so he throws the same accusations back and begs for August to trust him. But the killer then runs out from behind David and stabs him through the back of the throat with their knife, killing him.

## Relationships

#### Family

* **Unnamed mother**
* **Unnamed father**
* **Unnamed brother**

#### Allies

Los Angeles:

* **Thomas Strode** **†** - Former close friend and roommate
* **Sophie Dlamini** - Former friend
* **Alanda Laurent** - Former friend
* **Carly Blake** **†** - Former friend
* **Luis Dominguez** - Former friend
* **Tyler Montoya**
* **Ben** - Former boss

#### Enemies

* **Reese Rivers** **†**- Former co-worker
* **Nichole Peterson** **†** - Killer
* **Ivan Cascella** **†** - Attempted killer