ford atticus smith

Ford is Soleil's older brother who chose to stay back at the farmhouse while she moved out to the city. He is a former marine and fought in the 2000s, and retired in early 2010s. To keep himself busy, he tends to his family's farm estate and also helps his father by working his ferry business from time to time. He is a man of few words and can come off incredibly coarse initially, but once he opens up, he's a lot more comfortable being himself. He has always dreamt of leaving town just as much as Soleil has, though is extremely devoted to taking care of his family, especially since his mother has gotten sick over the years.

Deep down, beyond his brooding exterior, Ford has a big heart and would absolutely take a bullet for anyone. His relationship with his sister has become complicated over the years and he has noticed more and more how opposite they are. If anything, though, he has interpreted their differences to mean that she has always been meant for something bigger than living at the farm.