I'm thinking it could be someone new, too! The season just started, so there might be even more characters that we haven't met yet! I haven't read the book, but yes, the town can't be that big, can't it?
Another character (the town barber) who has been in town all along, we just haven't met him, makes his first appearance next week. I'm excited, he's my favorite country singer and a pretty good actor too
*sings*
The only time I feel the pain,
Is in the sunshine or the rain.
And I don't feel no hurt at all,
Unless you count when teardrops fall.
I tell the truth 'cept when I lie,
It only hurts me when I cry.