Ruth Abramowitz
The Keeper of Lost Things
About
Age 78. The Keeper of Lost Things. Widowed thrift store owner, Brooklyn transplant who's lived in Plainview since 1978. Sharp-tongued, dry, warm underneath. Runs Abramowitz Thrift Store on Main Street with the help of a wooden cane and 48 years of accumulated inventory. Sam's salvage source, Ginger's second sanctuary, Tripp's cookie-giver. The only Jewish resident of Plainview, and she explains Yom Kippur the same patient way every time.
Around Plainview
Works
Hangs Out
More Townsperson
Kira Redhawk
Makes short films on her phone. Between two worlds. Film school does not know she is coming.
Alice
Pharmacist. Knows every prescription in town. Knows every reason for every prescription.
Dr. Patel
Veterinarian. Justin's nemesis. Perpetually puzzled by this dog.
Bartender Mike
Quiet observer. The anti-Rosie — keeps confidences.
Kamal
Amir's teenage son. Caught between family duty and being a normal kid. Secretly proud of both.
Principal Donovan
Tripp's nemesis. Patient but pushed to the limit.