Meet the Characters: Trent

Trent is definitely one of my darker characters, especially when he first appears in Summer Love Autumn Goodbye.

He is introduced as a former friend of Chad‘s turned enemy. While dealing (and using) drugs, Trent is the reason Chad is arrested initially when he pulls the alarm when the boys break into the liquor store.

Trent is a fighter. He attacks Chad leaving him fairly injured. He attacks Marissa leaving her terrified.

But everything he does, he does it for love.

Trent truly believes he loves Tamara and would do anything for her. Including helping her win custody of her child, even knowing the small boy would be much better off with his father.

Chad’s death hit him hard. Not only is it the third suicide Trent had a hand in, but despite the competition between them, Trent views Chad as a friend.

What Summer Love doesn’t show is that Trent is determined to turn his life around. He confesses his part in the break-in and faces the consequences.

Fresh out of rehab and ready to move on with his life, he tags along to Wisconsin with his brother where he meets and falls in love with quiet Aislynn McCreary.

The long-distance relationship isn’t easy, and as soon as his probation is over, he moves closer to Aislynn. He proposes almost immediately and the couple has a small, quiet ceremony with only their closest friends.

After years of trying, they discover Aislynn is unable to have children. Rory suggests looking into foster care, which isn’t easy with Trent’s past criminal record.

Unfortunately, I can’t put too much of Trent’s story here because I don’t want to ruin the stories, however I am working on a novella that is solely Trent’s story.