Marlene

[[File:Marlene.jpg]] Marlene
Cathy's elderly neighbor and friend. Somewhat crotchety, Marlene lost her husband to cancer many years earlier. She has two daughters. Annoyed with Cathy at first, they quickly become friends.



Marlene is the first person to know Cathy's secret. She figures it out after her dog keeps stalking Cathy, because dogs can supposedly detect cancer.



Marlene starts to exhibit episodes of memory loss, often suddenly forgetting where she is and who people are. She finally admits to Cathy that she has Alzheimer's, and it is getting worse. She commits suicide for a variety of reasons. Marlene leaves her house to Cathy, instead of her daughter's.