Boston native working at a Costco deli who loses both legs above the knee in the 2013 Boston Marathon bombing. Initially struggles with PTSD, fame, alcoholism, and fear of commitment. After hitting rock bottom due to his mother's enabling and a fallout with his girlfriend, he finds purpose through Carlos's story. He overcomes his trauma, stops drinking, takes rehab seriously, reconciles with Erin, and learns to walk with prosthetics.