Christian Cafferty

Sick of his life, Christian decided to leave it all behind. One afternoon he finished his shift bussing tables at Buckies and decided to drive until he saw the sun, to find new horizons however his plan didn't exactly work out. Passing out at the wheel he woke up in his car, that drove on its own, ending up at The Hopeless Motel. Upon arriving he found himself alone, he had to figure things out for the first few weeks. He settled down in a room that would soon become his home.

However he became discontent with his situation and tried to leave, attempting everything from running out, to trying to break out, to suicide however none of these methods were successful. Christian soon became a long time resident of The Hopeless Motel. He has tried many methods of escape and thus he does not believe he can leave. He theorizes he's been there a year however the true amount of time he's stayed there is unknown.

During his stay he has witnessed many people come and go with notable residents including:

* Trent, a young man like him. The two got along like brothers, sharing rooms beside each other.
* An unnamed elderly lady passed through who’d just lost her husband and found peace in her time there.
* An unnamed middle aged man found his passion for studying the stars despite being a mechanic for thirty years.
* An unnamed teenager that had run away from home and used The Motel and its resources to plot a way forward.

### His story

Christian lives at The Hopeless Motel, watching as people come and go. After making friends with a boy named Trent, the two became close, like brothers. Trent, initially depressed and angry, improved thanks to Christian and like everyone else, he left, leaving Christian alone again. Unable to leave, he became jaded and angry at those who could. Christian refused to get to know or care about anyone that enters The Motel as they always get to leave whilst he does. He figured there's no sense in making friends. However this changed after the addition of a new arrival.

He attempted brushed it off as he always did, he delivered his monologue, telling her to leave him alone before slamming the door in his face. However, an escape attempt from Lorelai got his attention, prompting a conversation where the girl, in a desperate attempt for information convinced him to show her around. However refusing to trust the girl, he refused to reveal any information about himself and upon completion of the tour, he returned to his room to get on with his life. Despite his best efforts, he felt bad for the girl and decided his stay at The Motel had gone on long enough. The girl seemed to like him so he took a chance on her, deciding to lower his walls. He left the room, introducing himself, the girl introducing herself as Lorelai Cortez. The two immediately hit it off, and talked in Lorelai's room. After a short conversation he begins calling her Rory, which he figures is short for Lorelai, however incorrect this maybe.

Shocked by her driven nature, he puts faith in her and trusts that she may be his ticket out of here, although he acknowledges that she wants to return to her job and silently understands that their time together is temporary. Christian shows off his guitar skills, encouraging Lorelai to explore talents of her own however this goes awry when she spills paint on her shirt. Still this experience only bonds them closer as Lorelai begins to trust Christian.

Declaring that escape is possible Lorelai and Christian work, searching for thin points in reality to try and escape in a way not intended. This frustrates Christian as despite his faith in her, he does not believe that he can leave. Her methods are ones he's tried before, methods that proved useless. This becomes a point of contention resulting in an argument which results in them parting ways. Having realized the error of his ways, his mistake in not wholly trusting Lorelai, he apologizes, reforming their relationship with the help of a bouquet of flowers and home awkward honesty. After a brief conversation he prompts Lorelai about her future which results in her quitting her job. However, his future is unknown. Lorelai remembers her brothers band, Cult Classic and suggests he join. Lorelai puts on a concert, at which he preforms a few songs by Three Punch City. This secures his future as future rock star.

As they leave the stage, their cars suddenly rev to life, allowing them to leave. After packing away both their rooms, Christian climbs into Lorelai's car. The two leave, returning to reality finding themselves driving along a long winding road surrounded by lush grass. Christian, having grown used to the forever night and dark surroundings, cannot believe his eyes.

After frolicking in a field the two realize they are in fact near Lorelai's brothers house and venture up to it, finding a band in the driveway. After an awkward conversation and an audition, Christian is welcomed into the band, as a lead singer. Hunter offers Christian a chance to play at The Tightrope, a local dive bar, he eagerly accepts and practices with the band. He happily sleeps on Hunter's couch, simply enjoying the novelty of anything but the motel. Christian is fascinated by his surroundings, having grown used to the motel's rules. Daylight, warm air, other people, freedom, its all new and exciting.

Later Christian invites Lorelai to go get fast food and the two eat it at a nearby kids' park, watching the day tick over at midnight.

### His ending

At the end of the story, Christian is living his dream one of shredding and singing, a show followed by uproarious applause. He plays his heart out on stage with boys that feel like brothers, shouting songs into the microphone as he'd always dreamed. Finally free from The Motel Lorelai, the two are able to live their lives as they'd always wanted to. Christian now able to live his dream, thanks to Lorelai, a girl he took a chance on. Although his future as a rock star is set, it doesn't exactly pay the bills so he states "I could take community college classes about business or whatever adults do. I could teach kids guitar and you could teach me how to be organized" Christian, free from the motel, sharing a life that someone cares about, is finally happy.

### Trivia

* His last name is pronounced Caff-ity
* He calls Lorelai, Rory, a shorthand for a name which he describes as "a bit of a mouthful" although some may disagree that this is a shorthand.
* His favorite band is Three Punch City
* Despite staying at the motel for what he can only guess is a year, less than two weeks passed in the real world.
* He was a former table busser at a restaurant called Buckies.
* He showed up at The Hopeless Motel and was the only resident for a while, he was forced to learn the rules of the place by himself.
* He hates being called Chris, as it was a nickname his deadbeat Dad called him.
* He had a friend at The Hopeless Motel named Trent who he adored.
* Trent called him by his last name, Cafferty.
* He has played the guitar since he was ten years old.
* He graduated highschool but pursued no further education.
* It is unknown if he has siblings.