Jennifer's teenage son navigating family dynamics
Calvin is the central investigator of the story, remaining convinced that aliens abducted his parents after they disappeared while observing Jesper’s Comet. He works with Itsy, plans to contact extraterrestrials, and travels to Montana to pursue evidence, but fears Itsy has used their friendship only for her article.
A family-connected character present during the holiday gathering and linked to the emotional tensions surrounding the theater and family decisions.
Jordan is Dani's younger half brother, and the two are sent to live with their uncle Sam amid trouble at home. He gradually begins to feel more at home on the ranch, and Sam helps him find something special to wear to a dance. Later, Jordan is injured in a mountain accident and is stranded with Sam, Kevin, and Cameron while they wait for rescue.
Matthew is one of the Buckley brothers and the central figure in both stories. As a child, he clashes with his brothers and is humiliated by Finn, but Juniper's kindness softens his feelings. Years later, he is a basketball captain who struggles to trust Finn; time with Grandpa George and advice from Uncle Steve help him reconsider old resentment and value generosity.
Jacob Buster has 23 screen credits in a career dating back to 2011. Their work spans 2 cinematic universes — most prominently Sister Swap Collection with 2 titles. Signature works include Colony, Aliens Abducted My Parents and Now I Feel Kinda Left Out, Long Haul. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
Universe traveler — spans 2 universes
