Medical school dropout and truck driver who rescues Erica from biker harassment. Develops a romantic relationship with her, spending a night together at a motel. After Erica ends things due to commitment fears, he pursues her to declare his love. He is severely injured in the crash.
Their brief relationship is shaped by attraction, intimacy, Erica's fear of commitment, and Dale's persistence.
Dale rescues Erica from biker harassment, they spend the night together at a motel, and he later declares his love after she ends the relationship.
Dale physically opposes Burnsey's biker group while defending Erica.
Dale witnesses bikers harassing Erica and starts a fight with them until police sirens interrupt the confrontation.
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