Marcus Baker

Full name: Marcus | Age: 16 years old | Location: Wellsbury, Massachusetts

He is the son of Ellen and Clint Baker, and the fraternal twin brother of Maxine—Ginny's best friend. He has always been reserved, observant, and artistic, but he carried a deep pain: the death of his best friend from cancer, which triggered a depression he hid from everyone. Only with Mirella could he truly open up.

A motorcycle accident further worsens his condition, and he begins to isolate himself more and more, using alcohol to try to alleviate his suffering.

He hits rock bottom: he abandons his medication, drinks heavily, has problems at school, and conflicts with his family. At his most difficult moment, with everyone's help and a poem Ginny wrote especially for him—"Sunshine"—he finally accepts support and decides to enter rehabilitation treatment. The ending leaves a message full of hope: he is beginning the journey of taking care of himself and learning that he doesn't have to carry everything alone.

Although he may seem quiet or even a little cold at first, he is loyal, sensitive, and very sincere. When he loves someone, he does everything to protect that person, even if it means getting hurt. He takes a long time to trust, but when he does, he gives his all.