Character Relationship Map: Mulligans

Characters

• Nathan Davidson (played by Dan Payne) — protagonist

  Nathan Davidson is the father in the Davidson family and Stacey's husband. After Tyler's college friend Chase comes out as gay, Nathan spends increasing time with him and recognizes long-suppressed fe...

• Stacey Davidson (played by Thea Gill) — protagonist

  Stacey Davidson is Nathan's wife and a member of the seemingly perfect Davidson family. She initially belongs to the household that welcomes Chase during summer break, but her marriage is shaken when...

• Chase Rousseau (played by Charlie David) — supporting

  Chase Rousseau is Tyler's college friend and guest at the Davidson family's summer home. He comes out to Tyler as gay and receives support from the family, especially Nathan. Chase and Nathan begin a...

• Tyler Davidson (played by Derek Baynham) — supporting

  Tyler Davidson is Nathan and Stacey's son and Chase's college friend. During summer break, he repeatedly tries to introduce Chase to local girls before Chase tells him he is gay. Tyler initially helps...

• Birdy Davidson (played by Grace Vukovic) — supporting

  Birdy Davidson is the Davidson family's daughter. The plot places her within the family affected by Nathan's affair and his decision to leave Stacey, Tyler, and their daughter at the summer home. No s...

• Bre Hamilton (played by Amy Matysio) — supporting

Canonical Relationships

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

• Stacey Davidson → Birdy Davidson (Family Mother And Daughter) — Stacey and Birdy are introduced together in the family's summer preparations.

  The plot says Stacey plans a beach outing with their young daughter, Birdy.

• Nathan Davidson → Birdy Davidson (Family Father And Daughter) — Birdy is part of the household affected by the turmoil surrounding Nathan's affair.

  The plot identifies Birdy as Nathan's young daughter and places her in the family household during the summer visit.

• Stacey Davidson → Tyler Davidson (Family Mother And Son) — Stacey is part of the family crisis Tyler faces after witnessing his father's affair.

  The plot identifies Stacey as part of Tyler's family and says she is drawn into the turmoil after Tyler discovers Nathan and Chase.

• Nathan Davidson → Tyler Davidson (Family Father And Son In Conflict) — The revelation of Nathan's affair shatters Tyler's trust and prompts him to question his family's past.

  The plot identifies Nathan as Tyler's father. Tyler walks in on Nathan and Chase, becomes furious, and rejects Nathan's attempt to touch him.

• Nathan Davidson → Chase Rousseau (Romantic Secret Lovers) — Their brief affair brings Nathan's long-hidden feelings to the surface and triggers the family crisis.

  The plot states that Nathan and Chase become involved in private, and Stacey discovers them together on the golf course.

• Nathan Davidson → Stacey Davidson (Family Husband And Wife In Crisis) — Nathan's hidden sexuality and affair with Chase rupture his marriage; Stacey expresses both her love for him and her hurt.

  The plot identifies Nathan as Stacey's husband. Stacey confronts him after discovering his involvement with Chase and tells him she feels hurt that he...

Story Dynamics

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

• Chase Rousseau → Bre Hamilton (Social Declined Pursuit) — Their brief encounter establishes that Chase does not intend to pursue Bre romantically.

  At a party, Chase meets Bre, but makes clear that he is not interested in pursuing her.

• Stacey Davidson → Chase Rousseau (Conflict Confrontational Host) — Stacey's discovery makes Chase's presence at the family home a direct source of conflict.

  Stacey discovers Nathan and Chase together, confronts Nathan, and decides that Chase must leave.

• Tyler Davidson → Chase Rousseau (Social College Friends) — Tyler initially supports Chase's coming out, but their friendship is damaged when Tyler sees Chase with Nathan.

  The plot identifies Chase as Tyler's college friend and says Tyler reassures Chase after Chase tells him he is gay.

Story Analysis

A summer visit exposes concealed desires and forces the Davidson family to confront trust, friendship, and the meaning of their shared past.

Plot Progression

1. A Summer Welcome — Tyler returns to the family vacation home with Chase. Nathan and Stacey welcome them, and Birdy's stories add humor to the family's summer preparations.
2. Confessions and Shifting Bonds — Chase meets Bre at a party, then tells Tyler he is gay. Tyler reassures him, but Chase's arrival also stirs Nathan's concealed feelings.
3. An Affair Discovered — Nathan and Chase become involved in private. Stacey discovers them together, confronts Nathan, and tells him how deeply his secrecy has hurt her.
4. The Family Revelation — Stacey wants Chase to leave, while Nathan warns him that Tyler may find out. Tyler discovers the two men and reacts with anger and disbelief.