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Trina is basically his daughter.
Rhett is basically her dad. She admires him and cares about him a great deal although she hates to show it.
Mary is another one of his "Zebulon Kids" (he usually takes on a protective/mentoring role to the younger folk who play in their bands at The Zebulon).
He is particularly protective over Mary (and Truman) because although they try to keep their relationship stealth, he knows (and feels for them as someone who also feels obligated to hide his queerness).
Mary views Rhett as more of a friend than a mentor. She calls him "pops" sometimes.
They have an intimate relationship Rhett feels obligated to hide.
They have an intimate relationship Rhett feels obligated to hide.
Cynthia's an honorary "Zebulon Kid" to him, even though she's never played in a band there, she's been a regular ever since before she was old enough to drink. She's also particularly important to him because she's Trina's best friend.
She likes Rhett but she cannot stand his genuine concern for her (it makes her feel pitiful).
John's a pest but the kids enjoy the music.
Feelings are completely neutral toward Rhett. He appreciates the stage to perform on but feels if need be he could easily intimidate Rhett into giving him the spotlight anyway. Respects him enough to not completely destroy the place, although he's come close.
They used to get together in the early '60s quite a bit. Rhett has always been fond of her.
She thinks he's fun.
Rhett is a regular in the confession booth. He relies heavily on Lawrence's services for the sake of his own conscience.
Rhett is a pitiful sinner and a sexual deviant.
Rhett has a lot of respect for Truman because she's a very skilled bassist and is also very knowledgeable. They can hold conversations about music and she turns him on to a lot of things he'd never heard of before. He also likes her just by association for being Mary's person.
Rhett has always been good to Mary and herself, so she feels amicably toward him. She also has a really good gaydar and is pretty sure he's not straight.
Rhett loves his older brother Frank although he and Leo combined can be a headache at times. He calls on Frank whenever he needs electrical work done for The Zebulon.
Frank loves his younger brother and tries to check up on him often. Although he doesn't completely sympathize with Rhett's feelings toward their father and the rest of their family, he tries to hear him out and understand it.
Rhett loves his older brother Leo although he and Frank combined can be a headache at times. He calls on Leo whenever he needs plumbing work done for The Zebulon.
Leo loves his younger brother but he hates to hear him speak ill of their family. When that topic comes up things get tense, but they usually get along just fine.