Sean is one of the twelve children selected for the library challenge. Before the main puzzle competition begins, he chooses to use the device that opens a trap door and takes contestants out of the library. By forfeiting early, he leaves the challenge and does not participate in the later escape or victory.
Gretchen's young son who longs for his military-injured father to return for Christmas. His heartfelt letter to Santa highlights the family's separation and serves as the emotional catalyst for the holiday reunion.
Max Clark is one of Karen Clark’s sons and is troubled by Brett Blainsefeld’s bullying. Alex Stanley teaches him to stand up for himself and use surprise instead of intimidation, after which Brett apologizes. Max also worries about losing time with Karen and gradually accepts Alex’s presence in the family.
Young David meets Young Callie at the Christmas club where their fathers work, and the two children bond over an ice sculpture. He shares his dream of becoming a culinary artist, foreshadowing his later interest in helping Callie practice and his continuing search for a future beyond the family financial business.
Danny is Jesse's young son, whose belief in the holiday visitor's ability to reach every child shapes the emotional conflict. He worries about the broken porch light and later fears that the factory and the missing sleigh part will ruin Christmas. His trust in Amelia is restored when she returns and delivers the object.
Dylan Kingwell has 17 screen credits in a career dating back to 2011. Signature works include The Christmas Note, A Stranger with My Kids, Taste of His Own Poison. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
