As Jules faces a desperate situation, Connie and Whit's search intensifies, driven by a growing sense that something is terribly wrong.
Theme: Perseverance, Spiritual Intimacy with God, Trust in God, Prayer, Salvation, Salvation in Christ
“Whit” is an inventor, author, entrepreneur and owner of Whit’s End—an ice cream shop and “discovery emporium” where kids can be kids. His wise counsel, inventiveness and insight have made him a trusted friend and confidant to everyone in Odyssey.
Connie has worked at Whit’s End since she moved to Odyssey. She is spontaneous and never inclined to hold back what she’s thinking, but she has a strong heart for discipleship—especially toward the kids at Whit’s End.
Connie's half-sister, Jules first appeared at the funeral of June Kendall. Jules came to stay with Connie to escape California and has been the source of delight and trouble in Odyssey since then. She's not a Christian, and believes that life is a "food chain."
The oldest child in the Perkins’ home. Bridget has dealt with the challenges of an absent dad, multiple family moves, and a pesky younger brother, Wyatt. And all of this on top of the usual difficulties of adolescence! She can be moody and mean and tends to hold back from showing her love to her family, but deep down inside, she really does have great affection for all of them, even Wyatt. She is protective of her younger brother, especially when others mock him. To protect herself when things change, she avoids showing emotion.
