Who is Nick Sinclair? What does Nick want from Lauren? Does Nick know how innocent Lauren is from the beginning? How does Lauren's innocence affect Nick? Why does Nick send Lauren away after their night together at The Cove? Why does Nick tell Lauren to call him if she becomes pregnant? Does Nick love Lauren? Why or why not?

Who is Phillip Whitworth? What kind of business does Whitworth run? Why is Whitworth determined to outbid Sinco? Are these companies competitors? How are they competitors? Why does Whitworth dislike Nick? What does Whitworth hope to do to Nick? Why does Whitworth ask Lauren to spy on Sinco?

Who is Carol Whitworth? Why did Carol marry Nick's father? Why was she not happy in her marriage? How did the marriage end? Why did Carol not take Nick with her when she left? Why does Carol...