Ross
Ross is a character in the story Where is Everyone?. He was a handyman who repaired cars and electrical appliances. Ross had an affair with the narrator's wife.
Kate
Kate is the daughter of the narrator of the story Where is Everyone? . Her father described her as self-centered and remarks that she would sell any of them down the river for her benefit. Kate gets angry when things don't go her way.
Cynthia
Cynthia is the wife of the narrator of the story, Where is Everyone? She is the breadwinner of the family and also supports her boyfriend Ross. Cynthia is a recovering alcoholic who regularly attends Alcoholics Anonymous meetings.
The narrator, Where is Everyone?
The narrator is the husband of Cynthia. He is frustrated about his life for his wife was having an affair and his children would engage in physical fights with him sometimes.
Holly
Holly is a character in the story Gazebo. She is the wife of Duane and is devastated because Duane cheated on her with their housekeeper.
Duane
Duane is the narrator of the story, Gazebo. He is the husband of Holly. The extramarital affair between Duane and his housekeeper destroyed his marriage.