Gloria is an old friend of Gram’s who, according to Gram, was romantically interested in Gramps long ago. Gram insists that this is because Gloria actually wanted Gramps for herself. Gramps and Gram argue and tease each other about Gloria consistently along their road trip. After Gram dies and Gramps moves in with Sal and Dad in Bybanks, Gloria comes to visit Gramps—but after listening to him reminisce about Gram for four hours, she excuses herself and never comes back.