Omar Tomas Romulo (27) is a neighbour to Gemma and her husband, living in the apartment complex room across the hall from them. He’s in a relationship as Jessie’s boyfriend and he wouldn’t mind fostering children at some point, but isn’t ready for it yet. He also wouldn’t mind having his own children with Jessie and he doesn’t care what their abilities are – just the smile on a child’s face when they see him is a blessing enough. For now he wants to focus on himself and he’s a drummer of a local band. He’s separated distance-wise from his family due to his parents’ strict beliefs and him being rendered the “failure” when he chose to go his own way rather than adhere. His sisters Maya and Edita haven’t yet decided whether to stick with their parents and follow their wishes or to rebel, but both are still close with Omar and talk to him, although without his parents knowing. Omar is still close with his Filipino culture and isn’t going to let go of that, but he’s basically let go of anything reminding him of his parents. He knows it’s on their end for cutting him out but he doesn’t say he’s ‘disowned’ because, “I was never owned to begin with. I’m a person, not property. Nobody owns me.” Tanner also gets along with Omar for this reason and finds him a smart and mature person to talk to. Omar enjoys hiking thanks to Jessie and he loves hiking best when he’s with her. Omar also supports Petra and Rhodey together and while he’s not going to force them into double dates, he always appreciates seeing them and loves hearing them talk about life and believes both are much happier together. Omar hasn’t completely ruled out double dates however and he and Jessie may double date with Gemma and her husband or double date with Jessie and Joy’s other roommate who is newly dating someone.
Maya was created by @wandering_willow.
Edita was created by me.