Character Relationship Map: Gregoire

Characters

• Louis (played by Jedidiah Goodacre) — protagonist

  One of the brothers and one of the directionless young adults in Fort McMurray, Louis joins Felix in planning robberies but begins considering legitimate work. He accepts Pauline's offer of an intervi...

• Misha (played by Morgan Taylor Campbell) — supporting

  One of the young adults in Fort McMurray, Misha faces uncertainty about work after a disagreement with Aubrey. Aubrey says Misha may return at summer's end if a position is available. Misha also refle...

• Felix (played by Jared Abrahamson) — supporting

  Louis's brother and one of the directionless young adults in Fort McMurray, Felix joins Louis in robberies and continues planning another one when Louis turns toward employment. He accuses Louis of br...

• Carson (played by Cameron Crosby) — supporting

  Carson is mentioned in connection with the brothers' conflict: Louis resents Felix for provoking him. The summary gives no further details about Carson or the incident, but the dispute adds to the ten...

• Aubrey (played by Christine Bortolin) — supporting

  Aubrey is connected to Misha's work prospects. After a disagreement with Misha, Aubrey says Misha can return at summer's end if a position is available. This leaves Misha's employment uncertain and co...

• Pauline (played by Robyn Ross) — supporting

  Pauline tries to preserve occasional pizza-and-movie nights with Louis and Felix, but eventually tells them they must pay rent and change their behavior or leave. When Louis needs a way forward, she o...

Canonical Relationships

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

• Misha → Aubrey (Professional Workplace Disagreement) — Their disagreement disrupts Misha's work prospects, while Aubrey leaves open a possible return depending on job availability.

  Misha's work prospects suffer after a disagreement with Aubrey, who says Misha can return at summer's end if a position is available.

• Louis → Felix (Family Volatile Brothers) — Their brotherhood is strained by repeated conflict and diverging choices: Felix continues planning robberies while Louis pursues legitimate work.

  They are identified as brothers. Their relationship is marked by arguments, including a childhood fight over Felix breaking Louis's rollerblades and a...

Story Dynamics

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

• Louis → Carson (Conflict) — Carson's conflict with Felix becomes a source of resentment for Louis, though the account gives no further details about their encounter.

  Louis resents Felix for provoking Carson.

• Pauline → Felix (Social Housemate Under Eviction Pressure) — Pauline's conditions put pressure on Felix and Louis, who cannot afford the rent.

  Pauline tells Louis and Felix they must leave unless they can pay rent and change their behavior.

• Pauline → Louis (Social Supportive Housemate) — Pauline offers Louis practical support while also making clear that he must pay rent and change his behavior to remain in the home.

  Pauline tries to maintain the household's pizza-and-movie nights and offers Louis an interview for a demanding, well-paid job.

Story Analysis

Louis and Felix's volatile brotherhood is tested as Louis considers legitimate work and Felix persists with robbery plans.

Plot Progression

1. Brothers in Trouble — Louis and Felix's childhood conflict over broken rollerblades foreshadows their volatile adult relationship. Years later, they plan and carry out a shop robbery.
2. A Home Under Pressure — Pauline tries to sustain ordinary household routines while the brothers' behavior and finances threaten their living arrangement. Misha reflects on the grief surrounding Clay.
3. Two Routes to Money — Unable to afford rent, Louis and Felix consider how to raise money. Pauline offers Louis an interview, but Felix keeps planning another robbery.
4. Work and Instability — Misha's prospects are weakened by a disagreement with Aubrey, while recently fired Steve lectures about responsibility. Louis starts to see legitimate employment as a possible way forward.
5. The Brothers' Choice — A call for early work gives Louis a reason to refuse Felix's plan to scout and rob a store. Their argument over a promise leaves their partnership and next steps unresolved.