Adam is the narrator's older cousin who looked out for them when they were younger. Now they are close like brothers. The narrator has two best friends, Maddy and Olivia, who they enjoy spending time with. The narrator loves Christmas for the opportunity to celebrate with family and exchange gifts. Their father is very supportive and encouraging, and often made home videos of the family that the narrator enjoys watching. The narrator has a large extended family but a small immediate family who are all close.