Supporting character. 

DOB: April 3rd

Age: 47

Birthplace: Aurora, IL

Occupation: paralegal

Hobbies: spending time with family, exercising, crocheting

Vanessa is the life/domestic partner of Hana's father, Henry. They are not married, though their relationship teeters on the brink of such representation. She is passively mentioned (not by name) in the first film but plays a heavier role in the novel. Vanessa has a son of her own, who is a military service member. Vanessa has always been, and continues to be, mindful of how she has "motherly" conversations with Hana as she doesn't want to overstep her bounds, however for the most part, Hana confides in and trusts her. Vanessa is compassionate beyond measure and only seeks happiness for Henry and Hana collaboratively, however, she is not a fan of Hana's fiance Silas, contrary to Henry who is. She is noted as a sort of peacekeeper between the father and daughter and does not outrightly confess this. She is supportive of Hana's dreams and goals, no matter what, and sees them in their rawness. She steps in as a mother figure for Hana (within her boundaries) and is anticipative of Hana pushing out of her cookie-cutter lifestyle.

Ideal tone: motherly, bonfire warm, middle/low tone