Michael Mulvaney Sr.

Michael Mulvaney Sr. is the father and patriarch of the Mulvaney family. Cut-off from his own birth family, Michael has a deep appreciation for the family he built with Corrine. Initially, not interested in settling down, Michael falls deeply in love with Corrine and finds himself planning to have as many children as possible. Marianne is Michael's favorite child, despite the fact that he swore that he would never play favorites. Michael also believes, deep in his heart, that he would kill to protect the people he loves. However, he soon discovers that he is not capable of harming anyone, including the boy who injures his beloved daughter.

Michael wants to be an important man in his town, respected and admired. Michael fights for a long time to become a member of the local country club and is excited to accept his invitation when it finally...