A Korean War veteran and streamliner engineer for the Central National railroad. He resumes a past affair with Vicki, becomes entangled in the murder of John Owens, and is manipulated into considering Carl's death. Ultimately rejects violence, returns to his duties, and reconnects with Alec.
They work together as train operators, maintaining a steady professional bond throughout the narrative.
Both men share a history of working within the same railroad operations before their paths diverge.
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