Rick Spruce is learning the family business from Dave Spruce while hoping to modernize and eventually take over the farm. He develops a secret romance with Julie Pine, helps her remove a barn decoration, repairs a truck, and admits that although he dislikes coffee, he likes Julie.
Whit is a man Jamie recognizes from town and the coffee shop. He says he grew up there, is studying law at Berkeley, and has traveled around the world; he invites Jamie to dinner and reassures her about her custody fears. Casey later says no one has seen or heard from him for months and that he is sick, casting doubt on Jamie's account.
He searches for the missing women with Jeremy. He captures a wounded robber, forces him to lead the way to the resort, and enters the compound hoping to find the women and obtain medical help for Kathleen.
Nick Ballard has 25 screen credits in a career dating back to 2005. Signature works include The Crossroads, The Right Mom, Deviant Love. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
