Mike Christian (played by Jonathan Bennett) is a protagonist in Divorce Invitation.
Mike is the central protagonist, a man who falls in love with Dylan, converts to Judaism, and marries her. After four months, he pursues a business opportunity and reconnects romantically with Alex, leading him to request a divorce. He ultimately realizes he loves Dylan and remains with his wife. Dylan (played by Jamie-Lynn Sigler) is a protagonist in Divorce Invitation.
Dylan is Mike's Jewish wife, whose parents' divorce has made her cautious about marriage. She protects herself with a detailed prenuptial agreement, refuses Mike's requested divorce, and requires a formal divorce ceremony. After Mike's change of heart, she remains the spouse he chooses to stay with. Alex (played by Nadia Bjorlin) appears in Divorce Invitation.
Alex is the business executive Mike tracks down in Arizona while trying to secure a franchise deal. She is also the girl Mike was meant to take to prom years earlier, and their renewed attraction develops into a relationship. Mike eventually apologizes to her when he decides to remain with Dylan. Scott (played by Keith D. Robinson) appears in Divorce Invitation.
Scott is Mike's best friend and joins him in developing the idea of franchising the family business. He helps Mike put together a business plan and supports the effort to approach a large company, making him a practical ally in Mike's business ambitions before the marital crisis escalates.
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Characters
Mike Christian
(played by Jonathan Bennett) — protagonist
Mike is the central protagonist, a man who falls in love with Dylan, converts to Judaism, and marries her. After four months, he pursues a business opportunity and reconnects romantically with Alex, l...
Dylan
(played by Jamie-Lynn Sigler) — protagonist
Dylan is Mike's Jewish wife, whose parents' divorce has made her cautious about marriage. She protects herself with a detailed prenuptial agreement, refuses Mike's requested divorce, and requires a fo...
Alex
(played by Nadia Bjorlin) — supporting
Alex is the business executive Mike tracks down in Arizona while trying to secure a franchise deal. She is also the girl Mike was meant to take to prom years earlier, and their renewed attraction deve...
Scott
(played by Keith D. Robinson) — supporting
Scott is Mike's best friend and joins him in developing the idea of franchising the family business. He helps Mike put together a business plan and supports the effort to approach a large company, mak...
Canonical Relationships
Family, romantic, and professional connections based on plot evidence.
Mike Christian → Alex
(Temporal Former Romantic Connection)
Mike discovers that Alex is the girl he was supposed to take to prom thirteen years earlier.
Mike Christian → Dylan
(Family Husband And Wife)
Mike and Dylan marry after Mike converts to Judaism, and they return from their honeymoon to the house bought for them.
Story Dynamics
Alliances, conflicts, and narrative interactions that evolve throughout the story.
Mike Christian → Scott
(Social Best Friends)
Scott is identified as Mike's best pal and joins Mike in developing the family-business franchise idea.
Story Analysis
A married man pursues an old romantic connection but ultimately chooses his wife when divorce becomes unavoidable.
