Tom Kennedy

Tom Kennedy is Jake’s father. He is the widower of Rebecca and the son of Pete Willis. He is overwhelmed by the way his life changes when his wife died, leaving him alone to care for his son. Tom never felt comfortable around his son, and their relationship has not improved as Jake has gotten older. Even though Jake is only six, Tom has trouble getting his son to communicate with him. He remembers how easily Rebecca interacted with Jake and feels like he is a failure as a father. Tom believes that moving to a new house free of memories of Rebecca will help himself and Jake get a new start.

Tom is unnerved by the house from the beginning because it looks strange. After he discovers a man trying to break into his garage, Tom begins to research the history of the house he...