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MAIN FEMALE LEAD Name: Isla Reyes Age at start: 31 Occupation: Assistant Manager at a busy coastal restaurant Background: Isla moved to Australia in her early twenties with big dreams and very little money. She worked night shifts, saved every dollar, and slowly climbed her way into management. She is strong, organised, practical — the kind of woman people rely on. She has: • Financial responsibilities • A complicated family situation • A deep fear of being abandoned • A habit of handling everything alone Personality: • Caring but guarded • Independent to a fault • Emotionally deep but doesn’t show it easily • Overthinks when she starts to care Secret Fear: That she is too much responsibility for anyone to choose long-term. What she wants: Stability. Real love. A partner who doesn’t disappear. ⸻ MAIN MALE LEAD Name: Lucas Bennett Age at start: 34 Occupation: Warehouse supervisor / logistics coordinator Background: Lucas has always been the “reliable one.” He works long hours, provides for his family when needed, and doesn’t talk much about his emotions. His past relationship ended because his ex said he was “emotionally unavailable.” He has: • Struggles with expressing feelings • Body image insecurities • Fear of not being enough • Guilt from past relationship failures Personality: • Quiet but observant • Loyal • Protective • Avoids conflict until it explodes Secret Fear: That he will disappoint the people he loves. What he wants: A peaceful life. A woman who understands him. A family.