Stony is Curt Warren's son. He helps Dan Beattie try to persuade Curt to take a stand on the right side of the law, connecting Dan's effort to reform his old friend with Curt's family. The summary gives no further details about Stony's actions or role.
Sue's nephew, Joel works with horses and hopes to open a livery business. He admires Davis and imagines they might become business partners, but feels hurt when he believes Davis has betrayed him. Even so, Joel tells Davis he believes he is neither a horse thief nor a killer; Davis later holds him at gunpoint as the Sheriff arrives.
Peter 'Pidge' Benson III is Ellen Benson's young son and Peter 'Pop' Benson's grandson. John Baron threatens to kill him if the household refuses to remain quiet. Following Pop's instructions, Pidge searches for medicine, discovers the loaded revolver, and secretly exchanges it for his toy cap gun.
Chris Marsh is the preteen son of Duncan Marsh and Mrs. Helen Marsh. He arrives with his mother and later accompanies her, Sheriff Jack Haines, and Deputy Ben Clovey during the effort to find Duncan. In human form, Duncan tearfully embraces Chris but urges Amy Standish to take the family away for their safety.
Kim Charney has 20 screen credits in a career dating back to 1951. Signature works include Man from God's Country, Suddenly, Hey Boy! Hey Girl!. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.