Smoke Characters

He runs Smoke's gun shop and a larger weapons business, and is part of the protective Dillinger family. He is drawn to Romi after she comes to him for protection, and he becomes a father figure to Korri and Juri. He is capable of extreme violence against those who threaten Romi and her children.

Arc: He moves from casual involvement with Peach and insisting Romi must stay only a client to committing fully to Romi, her daughters, and a future with them. He investigates and kills Patrick and Derrick, then proposes to Romi and prepares for twins.

• Romi Mitchell — his girlfriend and fiancee
• Korri Mitchell — Romi's daughter, whom he calls Lil' Bit and who calls him Papa Devin
• Juri Angel Mitchell — Romi's newborn daughter, whom he claims and cares for as his own
• Kaylynn — his cousin and shop manager/trainer
• Patrick LaStrange — Romi's abuser, whom he tortures and kills
• Derrick Mathis — Patrick's father and his final revenge target

She owns Pure Glow Beauty Bar and is the mother of Korri and unborn Juri. She is trying to escape Patrick LaStrange's abuse and coercive control while protecting her children and business. She is strong but fearful, and she gradually accepts Devin's protection and love.

Arc: She goes from buying a gun out of fear to learning self-defense, surviving Patrick's violence and Juri's premature birth, and rebuilding her business. She falls in love with Devin, survives Dana's attack, reopens Pure Glow, and becomes pregnant with twins.

• Devin 'Smoke' Dillinger — her protector, boyfriend, and fiance
• Korri Mitchell — her daughter
• Juri Angel Mitchell — her newborn daughter
• Patrick LaStrange — her abusive ex and Juri's father
• Renay — her older sister
• Laurel — her employee who betrays her

He is Romi's abusive ex, the father of her unborn child Juri, and a drug dealer who tries to use Romi's beauty bar for cocaine storage and packaging. He shifts from love-bombing to threats, violence, and coercive control. His father, Derrick Mathis, is connected to the larger drug operation.

Arc: He escalates from harassment and stalking to forcing Romi to store drugs, slapping and choking her, and causing her fall that leads to Juri's premature birth. Devin and Roux later torture and kill him.

• Romi Mitchell — his abused ex and mother of his child
• Juri Angel Mitchell — his newborn daughter
• Derrick Mathis — his father
• Laurel — his secret lover and accomplice
• Devin 'Smoke' Dillinger — the man who kills him

He is Patrick's father and a corrupt city-connected figure behind the drug operation and the plan to use tunnels under Romi's shop. He threatens Romi with framing her for Patrick's murder and taking Juri. He is later kidnapped, stripped, shot in the foot, and finally killed by Smoke.

Arc: He moves from hidden backer of Patrick's drug scheme to direct threat against Romi and her business. After being humiliated and wounded by Devin's crew, he is killed by Smoke at his hiding place.

• Patrick LaStrange — his son
• Dana Mathis — his daughter
• Romi Mitchell — the woman he threatens and tries to force out of her business
• Devin 'Smoke' Dillinger — the man who kills him
• Chief Bryant — linked to deposits from him

She is Romi's receptionist at Pure Glow Beauty Bar and appears distracted and hostile toward Devin. She is secretly involved with Patrick for months and uses Romi's name to request blueprints. She betrays Romi and is shot by Devin during the ambush.

Arc: She moves from trusted employee to exposed traitor. She admits her affair with Patrick and is shot and disposed of by Devin's crew.

• Romi Mitchell — her boss whom she betrays
• Patrick LaStrange — her secret lover and accomplice
• Devin 'Smoke' Dillinger — suspicious of her and shoots her
• Danielle — coworker

She is Derrick's daughter and Patrick's sister. She confronts Mia at a restaurant and later breaks into Romi's home with a gun, blaming Romi for her father's and brother's deaths. She dies in a struggle with Romi over the gun.

Arc: She moves from a hostile family member at the restaurant to a vengeful intruder. She attacks Romi and is shot dead during their struggle.

• Derrick Mathis — her father
• Patrick LaStrange — her brother
• Romi Mitchell — the woman she blames and attacks
• Mia — confronts her and chops her in the throat

He is a police chief linked by records to deposits from Derrick Mathis. Devin confronts him at the station and forces him to apologize to Romi by phone. He is intimidated by Devin and connected to the corruption around Derrick.

Arc: He remains a corrupt authority figure who is forced to apologize after Devin confronts him. His link to Derrick is used as leverage.

• Derrick Mathis — received deposits from him
• Devin 'Smoke' Dillinger — intimidated by him
• Romi Mitchell — forced to apologize to her

He is a police chief who comes to Devin's office to question him about Derrick Mathis's kidnapping claim. He warns Devin that he is making his job hard and threatens to talk to Devin's father. He is described by Devin as Derrick's friend.

Arc: He remains an official obstacle to Devin's handling of Derrick. He questions Devin but leaves when ordered out.

• Devin 'Smoke' Dillinger — questions and warns him
• Derrick Mathis — described by Devin as his friend

She is Romi's unborn daughter and Patrick's biological child. She is delivered prematurely after Patrick causes Romi to fall and spends time in the NICU with breathing and feeding tubes. Devin becomes a father figure to her, and she eventually comes home.

Arc: She goes from an unborn baby Romi hides from Patrick to a premature NICU infant to a healthy baby brought home. Devin claims and cares for her as his own.

• Romi Mitchell — her mother
• Korri Mitchell — her older sister
• Devin 'Smoke' Dillinger — father figure who cares for her
• Patrick LaStrange — her biological father

She is Romi's eight-year-old daughter and Corey Jeffries's child. She loves her mother, is excited about her baby sister, and becomes close to Devin. She asks to call him Papa Devin and wants the family to stay together.

Arc: She moves from missing living with Romi to accepting Devin as a father figure and welcoming Juri home. She chooses the name Papa Devin and helps with Juri's photos.

• Romi Mitchell — her mother
• Juri Angel Mitchell — her baby sister
• Devin 'Smoke' Dillinger — father figure she calls Papa Devin
• Corey Jeffries — her deceased father
• Renay — her aunt

She is Romi's older sister and a bluntly supportive presence. She encourages Romi to defend herself, helps care for Korri and Juri, and later becomes romantically interested in Jakobi. She also helps Romi's business after the fire.

Arc: She remains Romi's protective sister and gradually opens up to a romance with Jakobi. She supports Romi through Patrick's abuse, Juri's birth, the fire, and the business reopening.

• Romi Mitchell — her younger sister
• Korri Mitchell — her niece
• Juri Angel Mitchell — her newborn niece
• Jakobi — romantic interest
• Devin 'Smoke' Dillinger — ally she asks to handle Patrick

She is Devin's cousin and the manager/trainer at Smoke's shop. She teases him about Peach and Romi, manages clients, and helps him against Derrick. She is also Uncle Blake's daughter.

Arc: She remains a loyal cousin and employee who teases Devin about his love life while supporting his plans. She helps tie up Derrick during the kidnapping.

• Devin 'Smoke' Dillinger — her cousin and boss
• Uncle Blake — her father
• Peach — client she manages
• Romi Mitchell — client Devin is interested in

She is Devin's casual sexual partner and a training client at Smoke's. She has a son, LJ, and becomes angry when Devin avoids her. She confronts him and throws a dildo at him on her way out.

Arc: She goes from a casual sexual relationship with Devin to being ghosted and angrily confronting him. She fades from the story after Devin commits to Romi.

• Devin 'Smoke' Dillinger — casual sexual partner and former client
• LJ — her son
• Kaylynn — manager who deals with her at the shop

She is Devin's dangerous ex and occasional sexual partner, as well as an associate with street connections. She gives Devin information about Patrick and Derrick and helps kill Patrick. She warns Devin not to play with Romi's heart if he cannot handle her children.

Arc: She remains an ally and ex who helps Devin's revenge while warning him about Romi. She shoots Patrick and later shoots Derrick in the foot.

• Devin 'Smoke' Dillinger — ex-girlfriend and ally
• Patrick LaStrange — she helps kill him
• Derrick Mathis — she shoots him in the foot
• Uncle Blake — associate

He is Devin's uncle and Kaylynn's father, and he helps protect the family's territory. He interrogates Patrick and learns Derrick Mathis is behind the drug operation. He later confronts Derrick at the docks and warns Devin that playtime is over.

Arc: He remains a senior family protector who pushes Devin to finish the threat against Romi. He helps kill Derrick's men and interrogates Derrick.

• Devin 'Smoke' Dillinger — his nephew
• Kaylynn — his daughter
• Roux — associate
• Patrick LaStrange — interrogates him

She is one of Devin's sisters and provides technical support, including camera footage, background checks, and location information. She helps kidnap Derrick and researches his family. She is part of the family group with Salima, Shar, and Mia.

Arc: She remains a loyal sister and tech resource for Devin's investigations. She helps monitor Romi's shop and locate Derrick.

• Devin 'Smoke' Dillinger — her brother
• Salima — sister/friend in the family group
• Sharina 'Shar' — sister/friend in the family group
• Mia — her sister
• Korri Mitchell — shows her Lego pictures

He is Devin's brother and Sharina's husband. He teases Devin about Romi and celebrates family milestones, including his wedding and the announcement that he and Sharina are having a boy. He is part of the close Dillinger sibling group.

Arc: He moves from newlywed in the opening chapters to expectant father and supportive brother. He remains a joking, protective family member.

• Sharina 'Shar' — his wife
• Devin 'Smoke' Dillinger — his brother
• Deuce — his brother
• Steel — his brother
• Kerrion — his brother

She is Maceo's wife and Devin's sister-in-law. She first appears as Romi's last-minute wedding makeup client who playfully asks about Romi's love life. She later becomes part of the family circle, helps with the baby shower, and is pregnant with a boy.

Arc: She moves from bride and client to a close family member and expectant mother. She helps welcome Romi and the girls into the Dillinger family.

• Maceo — her husband
• Devin 'Smoke' Dillinger — her brother-in-law
• Romi Mitchell — her makeup artist and friend
• Renay — fast friend
• Salima — family friend

He is one of Devin's brothers and Salima's husband. He jokes with the family, gives gifts to Juri and money to Korri, and teases Devin about being stepdaddy of the year. He is part of the Dillinger sibling group.

Arc: He remains a joking, loyal brother who supports Devin and the family. He helps celebrate Juri's homecoming and the couple's milestones.

• Salima — his wife
• Devin 'Smoke' Dillinger — his brother
• Maceo — his brother
• Steel — his brother
• Kerrion — his brother

He is one of Devin's brothers and helps him restrain and transport Patrick. He jokes with the family, gives gifts to Juri, and talks with his father, Senior. He avoids love after a past heartbreak.

Arc: He remains a loyal brother who supports Devin's violence against Patrick and the family celebrations. He helps with the ambush and cleanup.

• Devin 'Smoke' Dillinger — his brother
• Stanley 'Pops' Dillinger — his father
• Deuce — his brother
• Maceo — his brother
• Jakobi — his cousin

He is one of Devin's brothers and appears at the family compound. He playfully bickers with Renay, picks Korri up, and carries her on his shoulders. He is part of the close Dillinger sibling group.

Arc: He remains a playful family member who teases and welcomes Romi's family at the compound.

• Devin 'Smoke' Dillinger — his brother
• Renay — playfully bickers with her
• Korri Mitchell — carries her on his shoulders
• Maceo — his brother

He is Devin's cousin and part of the cleanup crew. He disarms Patrick, shoots him in the kneecaps, and later expresses romantic interest in Renay. He is also connected to Steel as a cousin.

Arc: He moves from violent backup for Devin to openly pursuing Renay. He helps carry out Patrick's punishment and later becomes a romantic interest for Romi's sister.

• Devin 'Smoke' Dillinger — his cousin
• Steel — his cousin
• Renay — romantic interest
• Patrick LaStrange — helps disarm and shoot him

She is Deuce's wife and part of the Dillinger family circle. She announces her pregnancy at lunch and reassures Romi about the Dillinger men carrying baggage. She helps celebrate Juri and supports Romi emotionally.

Arc: She remains a supportive sister-in-law and friend who moves into pregnancy and motherhood. She helps Romi accept her place in the family.

• Deuce — her husband
• Devin 'Smoke' Dillinger — her brother-in-law
• Romi Mitchell — friend and sister-in-law figure
• Sharina 'Shar' — family friend
• Jaeda — family friend

She is one of Devin's sisters and is described as a hothead. She helps kidnap Derrick, holds a gun on him, and later confronts him and Dana at a restaurant. She chops Dana in the throat when Dana grabs her.

Arc: She remains a fiercely loyal and volatile sister who supports Devin's revenge. She helps abduct Derrick and clashes with his family.

• Devin 'Smoke' Dillinger — her brother
• Jaeda — her sister
• Sharina 'Shar' — her sister
• Derrick Mathis — target and enemy
• Dana Mathis — confronts her at the restaurant

She is Devin's mother and Alec's wife or partner. She welcomes Romi and the girls into the family, hosts Sunday dinners, and visits Juri in the NICU. She tells Devin that Romi's children are a package deal.

Arc: She remains an affectionate, nosy mother who supports Devin's relationship with Romi. She helps welcome Romi, Korri, and Juri into the Dillinger family.

• Devin 'Smoke' Dillinger — her son
• Alec (Mr. Alec) — her husband or partner
• Deja — her daughter
• Romi Mitchell — welcomes her into the family
• Juri Angel Mitchell — visits her in the NICU

He is Devin's stepfather and Allison's husband or partner. He advises Devin that Romi and her children are a package deal and gives Romi a handmade wooden bassinet for Juri. He is a fatherly presence in the Dillinger family.

Arc: He remains a supportive stepfather who advises Devin and welcomes Romi. He gives Romi the bassinet and tells her she is family now.

• Devin 'Smoke' Dillinger — his stepson
• Allison (Ms. Allison) — his wife or partner
• Romi Mitchell — welcomes her and gives Juri a bassinet

He is Devin's father and the family patriarch, known as Pops and Senior. He gives savings bonds for Juri and Korri, watches the grandchildren, and advises his sons about family and relationships. He says his family locks in for life once they trust someone.

Arc: He remains the family patriarch who supports his sons and grandchildren. He welcomes Romi's family and helps with Juri and Korri.

• Devin 'Smoke' Dillinger — his son
• Deuce — his son
• Maceo — his son
• Steel — his son
• Korri Mitchell — grandfather figure

She is Devin's grandmother and welcomes Romi and Korri to the family compound. She comforts Romi after the fire, feeds her breakfast, and promises Korri cookies. She tells Romi that Devin loves her and will make things permanent.

Arc: She remains a welcoming, protective family elder who helps Romi heal after the fire. She reassures Romi of Devin's love and the family's support.

• Devin 'Smoke' Dillinger — her grandson
• Romi Mitchell — comforts her and treats her as family
• Korri Mitchell — promises her cookies

She is Romi's mother and Korri's grandmother. She cooks for the family, asks about Romi and the baby, holds Juri during the homecoming, and questions Devin about his intentions. She is protective of Romi and her grandchildren.

Arc: She remains a caring mother who supports Romi through Patrick's abuse, Juri's birth, and the family's expansion. She accepts Devin cautiously.

• Romi Mitchell — her daughter
• Korri Mitchell — her granddaughter
• Juri Angel Mitchell — her granddaughter
• Devin 'Smoke' Dillinger — questions him about Romi

He is Romi's father and Korri's grandfather. He supports Romi at the park and at the hospital, and he gives Devin conditional approval as long as Romi and his granddaughters are safe. He is concerned about Patrick and the police inaction.

Arc: He remains a protective father who moves from worry to cautious acceptance of Devin. He gives Devin conditional approval to handle Patrick.

• Romi Mitchell — his daughter
• Korri Mitchell — his granddaughter
• Juri Angel Mitchell — his granddaughter
• Devin 'Smoke' Dillinger — gives him conditional approval

He was Romi's late high school sweetheart and Korri's father. He transferred schools to support Romi's pregnancy, attended appointments, and cared for Korri before dying in a car accident after a double shift. His memory shapes Romi's grief and Korri's family story.

Arc: He is deceased before the main story and does not change; his memory remains part of Romi's and Korri's history.

• Romi Mitchell — her late high school sweetheart
• Korri Mitchell — her father
• Renay — remembers him with Romi

She is an employee and friend at Pure Glow Beauty Bar. She keeps the shop running while Romi is on maternity leave, reports Laurel missing, and helps surprise Romi with a welcome-back party. She later lets Derrick into Romi's office.

Arc: She remains a loyal employee who helps maintain the shop and supports Romi. She is alarmed by Laurel's disappearance and Patrick's death.

• Romi Mitchell — her boss and friend
• Laurel — coworker
• Derrick Mathis — lets him in to see Romi

She is a client and friend of Romi at Pure Glow Beauty Bar. She arrives for an appointment, finds Romi bleeding, and drives her to the hospital. She is also described as Korri's other grandma.

Arc: She remains a caring client and friend who helps Romi in an emergency. She promises to check on Romi and the baby.

• Romi Mitchell — her client and friend
• Korri Mitchell — described as her other grandma

She is the photographer booked by Devin for Juri's one-month photos at the hospital. She is a high school acquaintance of Devin and captures a special family photo of Devin with Korri and Juri. She talks with Romi about her own family and pregnancy.

Arc: She remains a friendly photographer who helps create a family milestone. Her photos show Romi and Devin's blended family.

• Devin 'Smoke' Dillinger — high school acquaintance
• Romi Mitchell — photographer for Juri's shoot
• Korri Mitchell — photographs her with Juri
• Juri Angel Mitchell — photographs her in the NICU

He is part of Devin's street team. He calls Devin around two in the morning to report the fire at Romi's shop and stays at the scene. He relays a witness account about a woman in a black Mercedes leaving the back lot.

Arc: He remains a loyal street contact who alerts Devin to the fire. His report helps identify the attack on Romi's business.

• Devin 'Smoke' Dillinger — street team associate
• Romi Mitchell — reports the fire at her shop

She is Devin's younger sister and Allison's daughter. She is on FaceTime with Kilow when Devin teases her, asks him for money, and takes Korri upstairs during Sunday dinner. She is part of the younger Dillinger family circle.

Arc: She remains a playful younger sister who interacts with Korri and the family. She is not central to the main plot but helps show the family's home life.

• Devin 'Smoke' Dillinger — her brother
• Allison (Ms. Allison) — her mother
• Kilow — her boyfriend
• Korri Mitchell — spends time with her at Sunday dinner