These are the narrators of the romance. They voice what the audience is thinking. Without them, the romantic leads would wallow in angst for six seasons. The side characters are the reason the slow burn doesn't turn into a cold dead ash. So, whether you are writing the next great fanfiction, scripting a pilot, or just settling in for a rewatch of your favorite comfort show, remember this: The relationship is the plot.

Welcome to the Bar. The lights are low, the music is loud, and love is waiting on the other side of a hesitant question.

We watch for the interruption .