A member of Jack's family who is included among the guests at the Christmas dinner to which Abby is invited.
Terrence is Bethany's partner. He objects when Bethany invites Georgia, a stranger, to stay in their home and later worries that Bethany's generosity may be making her overlook risks. Georgia's threat forces Bethany to call him with a false explanation, drawing him into the danger surrounding the planned theft.
Rory is the publisher involved in Annika's book project. When he calls, he tells Annika that he never received the promised updates and withdraws from the project. Annika asks him for another chance to deliver pages, but his decision is left unresolved; Ryan is stunned by the news.
During a storm, Stephanie sees a masked figure outside the home while she and Ryan hear knocking and whistling. The figure is part of the threatening presence surrounding the house; Ryan goes out to confront the intruders, while Stephanie remains inside and later calls her brother for help. The excerpt does not clarify the figure's identity or fate.
Michael Strickland has 14 screen credits in a career dating back to 2018. Signature works include A New Year's Resolution, Christmas in Midnight Clear, Bigfoot Country. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
