Has been Danielle's best friend since sophomore year of high school. They of course have known of each other well before this growing up in a good old small town, but started keeping each other entertained in AP History where they learned about Taylorville's high school baseball team rather than history.

Kevin and Eric bonded while working for the Patch during their younger days. They also fish every second of every day that they can and wish it could be more than that. Unfortunately, neither own a boat.

Close friend of Danielle's since high school whom she judged local restaurants with on boring evenings in Taylorville.

Dante and Eric have been friends since 7th grade. Both enjoy sports and constantly keep each others teams in check.

Brian is Eric's older brother who is the wild child of the family. He is quite humorous and can always make everyone smile from 800 miles away.

Danielle's only female cousin on her mother's side of the family and seems to be the Jersey version of Danielle herself.

Technically Danielle's second cousin, but is a frequent Chicago flyer who keeps Danielle and Eric busy and entertained!

Eric's oldest brother. He is the wise, older brother who is quite business savvy. Tries to keep the two younger brothers in line, but this does not always work.

Mutual friend of Danielle and Eric's since the good 'ol days of UIC. They have been through it all including floods, stinky/bad roommates, and "in house paid entertainment." No better man to do the job of marrying the two love birds.

The only Goebel girl....as of now. This is the sweet princess of the Goebel side, but is quite athletic and has a bubbly personality.

Danielle's little cousin, who she calls MJ, is quite active. He is obsessed with his "uncle" Eric and feels he will do the best job delivering the rings to his idol.