Author's Note after Part 20
Other Characters Worth Remembering
It has been brought to my attention that the number of Other Characters in this story, while realistic and necessary, has become a little confusing for some. In an effort to make this smoother, I offer this reference. The below-listed O/Cs will make a reappearance in One Less, and should be remembered. All others have done their duty, delivered their information, and will not be heard from again. (Remember what they said, forget who they are).
O/C Cast Worth Remembering, In Order of Appearance
1. Corporal Dominic "Nicky" Masterson: Retired Marine, homeless, witness to the murder of Yeoman Frank Ferrara
2. Special Agent David Fredrick: Agent Afloat, USS Roosevelt
3. Capt. Simon McNally: Commanding Officer, USS Roosevelt
4. Commander (Father) Andrew Thayer: Lead Chaplain, USS Roosevelt
5. Marine Major Raymond Ortiz: Prior victim of the conspiracy, died a year later in hospital
6. Master Chief Hospital Corpsman Ian Goetz: Prior victim of the conspiracy, damaged legs, currently teaching at NNMC
7. Marine Staff Sergeant Allan Acosta: Brig guard at Quantico, escort to O'Sullivan, former subordinate to Gibbs
8. Marine Private Tadhg O'Sullivan: Information source, currently incarcerated at the Quantico Brig, but Gibbs is working on it :o)
9. Will Taylor: JAG Attorney (civilian), NCIS Liaison
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Others who will be mentioned again, but only in passing:
Culinary Specialist Second Class Leroy Demmings: Victim of conspiracy who stayed in the Navy
Lt. Brandon Hutchinson: Victim of conspiracy, paralyzed
Lt. Ben Brisbin: Victim of conspiracy, deafened. Now homeless and unreachable somewhere in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho
Lt. Adrian Hollbrook: Witness to assault on his former partner, Demmings, still aboard Roosevelt
Gregor: Proprietor of Navy Yard Base Exchange (BX), new employer of Nicky
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There are others yet to come who are important, and others who are insignificant. Telling you which is which would spoil the impact(s) of their arrival, so bear with me, dear readers. I think it'll be worth it.