: Every strong family drama revolves around a core dilemma, such as "Can we ever truly forgive?" or "Is loyalty more important than truth?".

Burdened by a sense of premature adulthood, the Fixer held the family together during divorce, addiction, or bankruptcy. In adulthood, this character is controlling and resentful. Their narrative arc collapses when they realize they created the dependency. A great storyline sees the Fixer finally melt down, forcing the "lazy" siblings to step up for the first time.