Character Relationship Map: Only Mine

Characters

• Julie Dillon (played by Amber Midthunder) — protagonist

  Young waitress and aspiring student who dates police officer David Barragan. After he becomes controlling, she breaks up with him. He stalks her, spreads rumors, kidnaps her, and shoots her. She survi...

• David Barragan (played by Brett Zimmerman) — protagonist

  Newly transferred police officer who pursues Julie. His behavior turns possessive and restrictive. After the breakup, he stalks her, ruins her reputation with rumors, kidnaps her, and shoots her. He i...

• Chief Dodd (played by Chris Browning) — supporting

  Local police chief. Julie tries to enlist his help to stop David's stalking, but fails. David gradually gains more credibility with Dodd, leaving Julie without police protection.

• Evelyn (played by Nancy Linehan Charles) — supporting
• Sergeant Miller (played by Walter Fauntleroy) — supporting

  Out-of-town sergeant investigating Julie's disappearance. He grows increasingly suspicious of David Barragan's involvement in the events.

Canonical Relationships

Family, romantic, and professional connections based on plot evidence.

• Sergeant Miller → Julie Dillon (Professional Missing-Person Investigator) — Miller becomes involved through the investigation into Julie's disappearance.

  Sergeant Miller investigates Julie's disappearance after she is left missing and seriously injured.

• Chief Dodd → David Barragan (Power Credibility Holder) — Dodd's increasing trust in David weakens Julie's position.

  David's word gradually gains more weight with Chief Dodd, while Julie is left without effective police protection.

• Julie Dillon → David Barragan (Romantic Partners) — Their romantic relationship begins warmly but becomes dangerous.

  David meets Julie during a traffic stop, visits the diner where she works, and the two quickly become a couple.

Story Dynamics

Alliances, conflicts, and narrative interactions that evolve throughout the story.

• Sergeant Miller → David Barragan (Conflict Suspicious Investigator) — Miller challenges the credibility David has gained locally.

  Miller, who is not from the town, becomes increasingly suspicious of David's involvement in Julie's disappearance.

• David Barragan → Evelyn (Social Reputation Manipulator) — David indirectly influences Evelyn against Julie.

  David's false rumors about Julie succeed in turning Evelyn away from her and cause Evelyn to reclaim the study donation.

• Evelyn → Julie Dillon (Social Former Supporter) — Evelyn's support changes into social rejection.

  Evelyn had organized a generous collection for Julie's studies but later withdraws it after believing the rumors about Julie.

• Julie Dillon → Chief Dodd (Alliance Help Seeker) — Julie appeals to local police protection against David.

  Julie tries to enlist Chief Dodd's help to stop David's stalking, but her efforts fail.

Story Analysis

A young woman survives coercive abuse, institutional failure, abduction, and a shooting before confronting her persecutor.

Plot Progression

1. A Chance at Romance — Julie meets David during a traffic stop and invites him to the diner where she works. Their brief connection quickly becomes a romantic relationship.
2. Possession Revealed — David's affection becomes controlling as he demands constant information and restricts Julie's life. Julie recognizes the danger and ends the relationship.
3. A Town Turned Against Her — David stalks Julie and spreads false rumors about her mental state and drinking. Evelyn withdraws her study donation, while Chief Dodd increasingly trusts David.
4. Abduction and Gunfire — Julie's attempts to find help fail, and David abducts her into the remote wilderness. After making a forced marriage proposal, he shoots her when she tries to escape.
5. Survival and Revenge — Miller investigates Julie's disappearance and grows suspicious of David. Julie survives, tracks David to a forest cabin, and kills him in revenge.