Marcus Roberts is a Christian missionary who lives in Gölcük with his wife Sarah and son Dylan. Sarah dies in the earthquake but Marcus stays in Turkey to help with the relief effort. He is responsible for bringing in a group of American volunteers who care for the misplaced earthquake victims. Marcus is especially fond of Ismail, despite the fact that his wife died saving Ismail's life. Sinan and Marcus form a friendship even though their lives are completely at odds with each other.
