Bruce Stevens

Bruce Stevens is the girls' estranged father, and the ex-husband of their mother, Melissa. A lawyer, he was previously disbarred for embezzlement, though still appears to be working by the time the series begins.

Appearance

Fifty three years old, trim, with fair, but greying, hair and blue eyes.

Personality

Bruce Stevens is not a patient man. He is selfish, and somewhat inconsiderate, despite loving his daughters. On occasions when they are together he displays a clear favouritism towards Chase, though this maybe because she seems to actually care about him.

Background

Bruce Stevens was disbarred as a lawyer for embezzling company funds, soon after beginning an affair with his twenty-two year old secretary. The affair broke up his sixteen year marriage to his wife, Melissa, and destroyed his relationship with his fourteen year old daughter Stacey, who has distrusted him ever since.

Despite still carrying a torch for his former wife, Melissa, reconciliation seems unlikely. He also harbours an affection for his daughter, Stacey, which has been spurned since discovery of his affair. Even after discovering his current fiancee’s duplicity, he continues to love her.

First mentioned: The Water Tower

First appearance: ''Time and Stace. ''