Enrique Alveras

The young free-spirited bartender of the Card Shack, and Victoria Thompson's only real friend. During a time where Enrique had been struggling to find work, Victoria had encountered him in an alley while he was throwing out trash into the dumpster. He was working as busboy at that time and wasn't making enough to take care of his mother and three siblings. Enrique had been somewhat familiar with Victoria as he'd seen some of her films during his time off, but when she had told him about the joint her agent Maxwell Graham manages in his spare time, Enrique saw a brand new opportunity. He was offered a position of bartender since the last one had quit so abruptly (Only, Enrique wouldn't have to wait very long to find out the reason for that)

Having never been a bartender before in his life, he accepts but soon discovers that it's the worst job he's ever taken on; not because of the patrons, but because of Maxwell Graham alone. However, because of his feelings for Victoria he chooses to stick it out through all the verbal abuse and bossiness Maxwell dishes out day and night. It's a definite test of his mental capacity, but the money and Victoria's affection keeps him on his feet.

In Atlantech the Early Days Enrique learns Victoria has a secret admirer which does cause him to feel a bit jealous, but he doesn't actually display those feelings until later on when she's flirting with Sergeant Dickerson; believing he is the one she's looking for. Victoria offers to buy Chris a drink and Enrique interrupts them by striking up a conversation with Chris (since he remembers seeing him there before.) This only seems to annoy Victoria and she gives Enrique a sour look, letting him know he better cut it out. Nothing more is said once homicide detectives: Vince Hayward and his partner Marks arrive on scene with a warrant to search the place; including Maxwell's office.

Early on when Victoria leads Enrique outside the building for a private chat (Chapter 13: Bad News) he does flat out ask her why she's been leading him on; thanks to Brian for pointing that one out to him. Victoria seems highly disturbed by that fact and informs Enrique that she does not see him in a romantic light. While crushed he accepts, and allows her to continue where she next confesses to being at the scene of a murder; one committed by Maxwell. Mortified, Enrique begs Victoria to go to the police but she tells him she cannot, and since she was there when it happened she's an accomplice. Frustrated with the situation Enrique accepts, but also agrees not to speak a word of it to anyone. He makes that promise to her. In turn, she also lets him know that since Maxwell had used the victim's phone to make a phone call the police would probably show up at the Card Shack wanting to question both him and Maxwell.

However, Enrique does find it difficult to hide the conflicted emotions on his face which only rouses suspicion in Maxwell after he informs the bartender of a possible visit by the authorities. He later vents these feelings to none other than Sergeant Dickerson who has stopped by for quick drink or two after simulation training. He even asks Enrique why he only ever sees one bartender working there, to which Enrique replies with, "My manager is cheap." Without giving away too many details Enrique does ask for Chris's advice over having feelings for someone that has done something illegal. When Chris learns it is a female Enrique is talking about, he doesn't seem to know the right answer, but does tell him that he sounds like someone else he knows (William Sterling.)

Besides Brian and Chris, Enrique also interacts with Justin Church from time to time; disguised or in his uniform. The first time Enrique actually speaks to Justin is in Chapter 9: Old Friends. It's when Justin shows up at the bar with William wanting to get drunk and forget the horrors he has seen lately (a man getting shot in cold blood & the wreckage from that failed flight test.) Their words are sparse, but Enrique does warn Justin about the scotch drink he is about to throw back (telling him it doesn't go down so easy.)

In Chapter 19: Rash Decision, Enrique sees Justin again; this time in a "disguise" but Enrique isn't the least fooled and tells him so. Justin is actually the one who initiates conversation when he notices that the bartender appears to be having a rough night. Enrique tells Justin he needs a break but Maxwell won't allow him since there's some big Poker game taking place in the game room. Justin scoffs and tells him to take one anyway since his boss isn't even in the same room. Enrique chooses to ignore Justin's crappy advice and get through the rest of the night in one piece.

Justin and Enrique are also seen interacting again in Chapter 23: Ace of Spades. After Justin is rejected by Grace Hanes; on Valentines Day no less, Justin is looking to get drunk enough to forget what a failure he's become. Enrique (who assumes Justin must be Victoria's secret admirer at this point) accuses him of standing her up. Justin freaks out and explains that he isn't the "guy" but that he does know who it actually is. Angered by this, Enrique proceeds to try and get it out of Justin, even going as far as to offer him a free drink, only Justin won't budge and says he is best friends with the guy and doesn't want to stab him in the back like that. Enrique appears to get where Justin is coming from and decides to let things go. The two also appear to be bonding over having their hearts broken by their "dream girls, and Justin asks Enrique for whatever drink is made for those with broken hearts. "Ace of Spades," is what Enrique answers with.

Enrique's drink appears to be something custom he whipped up out of pure boredom (or to make him more Maxwell tolerant.) "It's a little mix of everything," Enrique explains. "Vodka, rum, tequila, scotch, and bourbon. It's sure to take your mind off any heartbreak. My own special concoction." Whatever it is, Justin seems to agree that it tastes awful (must be working.) They chat a little more, when they are soon interrupted once William Sterling comes rushing in and tells Justin somebody has been following him. Justin then gets up and moves away to talk to his friend with a little more privacy, and jokingly suggests that maybe the person chasing him is Victoria. Enrique overhears this and finally puts two and two together; figuring out that William is in fact Victoria's secret admirer.

Once Enrique notices that Victoria has been absent for over a week he begins to wonder what happened; that is until Maxwell approaches him carrying another one of those letters from her secret admirer. Maxwell then demands that Enrique deliver the letter to her himself, and also find out why she's been missing for so long. Enrique agrees since he doesn't want to continue scrubbing the barren floor on his hands and knees anymore. Only once he arrives he is saddened to see her looking so frail and thin (This is also the first time he sees her without any makeup.)

Victoria gives Enrique the details of what happened as well as what she had to do. Here, Enrique confesses to knowing she was the one who killed that man all along, but also states that he knows she didn't mean to. She then asks him to sit down and they chat for a while. Having seen the portrait of her mother, Enrique listens to Victoria talk about the short life her mother lived as well as the story about how her mother and father even met. Afterwards, Enrique proceeds to tell Victoria how much he cares about her and hates what she has done to herself. He even affectionately touches her hand in order to show his feelings, just to be rejected as she pulls her hand away. This is one of the final scenes where Enrique is seen until Days of Darkness.

In Atlantech: Days of Darkness, Enrique is feeling incredible bad for Victoria now that she believes her secret admirer is among those who perished during Naeem's attack on the military base. Enrique tries his best to comfort her but she just seems closed off to everyone; falling slowly into the pits of despair. Saddened by this, Enrique prays she will be all right, even though he wishes he knew what to say or even do.