A local woman who befriends Brandon and falls in love with him, initially unaware of his transgender identity. She supports him after learning the truth, witnesses his assault, and later discovers his body along with a farewell letter.
Their love becomes Brandon's central hope for a future.
Brandon becomes romantically involved with Lana, and they make plans to move to Memphis together. They kiss and have sex during a date night.
Lana opposes John's final violent act but cannot prevent it.
Lana attempts to stop John and Tom when they drive drunk to Candace's house, but they find Brandon and kill him and Candace.
Tom becomes an immediate threat to Lana's friends and Brandon.
Lana attempts to stop Tom and John from reaching Candace's house before the murders.
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