Ezekiel 'Zeke' Grady, 27, is a ruggedly handsome farmhand with wheat-blonde hair and intense brown eyes. He's tall and muscular, a result of years of hard labor. Brusque and defensive, he struggles to express his feelings due to a traumatic past. He harbors an unrequited love for his employer's daughter and tries to protect her by keeping his distance. Despite his tough exterior, Zeke has a hidden kind-hearted side, showcasing moments of unexpected gentleness.