Joe Hayes

Chapter 16 - DEAN

Joe Hayes

Mentioned as Allie's father who has developed a tentative friendship with Dean. His name triggers brief anxiety in Dean about formally asking for his daughter's hand in marriage.

Chapter 18 - DEAN

Joe Hayes

Anticipates Dean's proposal request and jokes about the discomfort of asking for blessings before readily approving after seeing the ring. He acknowledges their youth but refuses to stand in their way, noting that AJ loves him and he tolerates him enough.