Jefferson (played by Grant Rosenmeyer) is a protagonist in Temps.
Jefferson is the central character, balancing unstable work, financial pressure, romantic uncertainty, and plans for another mountain trip. He accepts a temporary assignment at MBST&T while resisting labels in his relationship with Stephanie, creating conflict over commitment, change, and their shared future. Stephanie (played by Lindsey Shaw) appears in Temps.
Stephanie has been seeing Jefferson for several months and wants their relationship acknowledged as something capable of becoming a partnership. She challenges his refusal to define their bond, rejects remaining only a casual sexual companion, and stays emotionally connected despite their unresolved conflict. Curtis (played by Reid Ewing) appears in Temps.
Curtis is Jefferson’s friend and someone he reconnects with during the story. Together they encounter Todd Parker, whose settled family life prompts reflection on how their lives have changed and on the contrast between youthful freedom and adult responsibility. Josh (played by David Carzell) appears in Temps.
Josh is connected to Jefferson through Stephanie’s criticism of Jefferson’s past behavior. During their argument, Stephanie compares Jefferson’s current reluctance to commit with the way he treated Josh, making Josh relevant as an example of Jefferson’s earlier relationship patterns. Ms. Hwang (played by Corinne Chooey) appears in Temps.
Ms. Hwang supervises Jefferson and the other temporary workers at MBST&T. She assigns routine duties including shredding old files, stuffing envelopes, and metering mail, placing Jefferson in the temporary job that helps him pay his bills while he considers his next plans. Todd Parker (played by Clayton Froning) appears in Temps.
Todd Parker is a former schoolmate of Jefferson and Curtis who was once known for reckless romances. When they encounter him, he has a wife and a young daughter, and his settled family life contrasts with the youthful freedom remembered by Jefferson and Curtis.
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Characters
Jefferson
(played by Grant Rosenmeyer) — protagonist
Jefferson is the central character, balancing unstable work, financial pressure, romantic uncertainty, and plans for another mountain trip. He accepts a temporary assignment at MBST&T while resisting...
Stephanie
(played by Lindsey Shaw) — supporting
Stephanie has been seeing Jefferson for several months and wants their relationship acknowledged as something capable of becoming a partnership. She challenges his refusal to define their bond, reject...
Curtis
(played by Reid Ewing) — supporting
Curtis is Jefferson’s friend and someone he reconnects with during the story. Together they encounter Todd Parker, whose settled family life prompts reflection on how their lives have changed and on t...
Josh
(played by David Carzell) — supporting
Josh is connected to Jefferson through Stephanie’s criticism of Jefferson’s past behavior. During their argument, Stephanie compares Jefferson’s current reluctance to commit with the way he treated Jo...
Ms. Hwang
(played by Corinne Chooey) — supporting
Ms. Hwang supervises Jefferson and the other temporary workers at MBST&T. She assigns routine duties including shredding old files, stuffing envelopes, and metering mail, placing Jefferson in the temp...
Todd Parker
(played by Clayton Froning) — supporting
Todd Parker is a former schoolmate of Jefferson and Curtis who was once known for reckless romances. When they encounter him, he has a wife and a young daughter, and his settled family life contrasts...
Canonical Relationships
Family, romantic, and professional connections based on plot evidence.
Jefferson → Ms. Hwang
(Professional Temporary Employee And Supervisor)
Jefferson accepts a temporary assignment at MBST&T, where Ms. Hwang gives him routine work.
Jefferson → Stephanie
(Romantic Partner)
The plot states that Jefferson and Stephanie have been seeing each other for several months and remain emotionally attached.
Story Dynamics
Alliances, conflicts, and narrative interactions that evolve throughout the story.
Jefferson → Josh
(Unknown Past Personal Connection)
Stephanie compares Jefferson's current attitude toward commitment with the way he treated Josh.
Curtis → Todd Parker
(Social Former Schoolmate)
Curtis and Jefferson remember Todd Parker from school and his former reputation for reckless romances.
Jefferson → Todd Parker
(Social Former Schoolmate)
Todd Parker is described as a former schoolmate whom Jefferson encounters again.
Jefferson → Curtis
(Social Friend)
The plot explicitly states that Jefferson reconnects with Curtis.
Story Analysis
A young man's resistance to labels collides with financial instability, changing friendships, and a partner's demand for meaningful commitment.
Plot Progression
Unsteady Beginnings
The Unnamed Relationship
Past Lives Resurface
Plans Under Pressure
Unresolved Intimacy
Directed by Ryan Sage
Temps (2016) · 5.3/10 · comedy, romance
Content sources
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(Q132048216), public domain (CC0).
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