You know, I actually think that there is a slight possibility that Randy could be Michael's brother/step brother. When Kelly asked him if he had any siblings he answered, "No. I'm an only child." She then replies that he doesn't fit the only-child-type. I don't know if this was her realization that he's lying, since she the resident expert, or just casual conversation. Michael hasn't been quite the honest type. He withholds information and tells actual lies to the group.

Some examples are when in 1-2 Angel asks him if he has family. He responds "Yeah, sorta. My parents live in Northern California, outside Lois Obispo." I realize he's probably not ready to talk about his dead parents, but he doesn't have to be so shady about it. Later in 1-3 Riley is trying to have a heart-to-heart with the guy after they double tap Cindy. She says, "You don't have anyone, do you?" He angrily replies, "Well maybe I do, and maybe I don't! What does it matter?" A bit touchy. It could be possible that seeing Cindy die he is reminded of his brother and is actually hurting a bit. But because he is an escapist who refuses to face his difficult emotions, he chooses to be dodgy on the subject.

I'm going to go back to some of the earlier chapters with the thought that Michael has a missing brother in my mind. It could help me pick up on some subtle clues, particularly around the Water Pumping Station episodes.