Paul Parrish, first born of Edwin and Magnolia. He was expected above all of the other children to take after his father, help run the company and be the man about the house. His parents were only too pleased when he actually lived up to their expectations. He is level-headed and always in mind of what is right and what is wrong.

He married his high school sweet heart Larissa shortly after graduation and a few years later the couple had Amelia, their only child. Several years ago they went through a bitter divorce, the details of which are kept very hush hush. Paul accepted sole custody of their daughter Amelia and the girl never seemed to mind. Paul and Amelia moved in with his sister Renee and her husband Erick. They used to share the old penthouse gifted to the children by Magnolia and Edwin. Renee and Paul get along enough that it was never an issue.

Two years ago Paul was diagnosed with cancer and is currently undergoing treatment As a result Edwin Parrish has asked Paul's siblings to move back into the old penthouse to help Paul and Amelia through this rough time. Paul isn't too pleased by his father's request (and neither is Renee).

Last year Paul's sisters Rachel and Ingrid were presumed dead in a boat crash. As much as he didn't get along with his younger sisters he was devastated by this news and the emotional turmoil caused him many set backs with his health.