The Waiter / Bartender appears during Justin's summoning ritual and offers him a drink. The drink is presented as a means of traveling through Hell to reach April, but Lo reveals that it is poison. This brief encounter directly increases the danger surrounding Justin's attempt to recover April.
Derrick is Cyril’s confident coworker, and he encourages Cyril to become more assertive. Later, Cyril learns that the Demon may target Derrick next and seeks help to prevent it. Derrick’s possible danger gives Cyril a reason to act against the creature, though the excerpt ends with the threat unresolved.
Kelby's former friend from Bisbee. Represents the protagonist's lost connections and the lingering ties to his hometown before the traumatic events.
Aaron Gaffey has 17 screen credits in a career dating back to 2003. Signature works include Five Directors' Interpretations of Opening Suite, The Jackhammer Massacre, Broken Vessels. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
