Ernest

Ernest Hemingway Vega is the son of Hugo. He's a snappy, moody teenager who harbors a severe hatred towards authoritative figures (which has caused a rift between him and his father). However, he also has a softer side to him. He is in eighth grade.

Trivia

 * During Damien's first date, it is revealed that he stood still for 20 minutes while Lucien built a small brick wall around him in the school basement following the promise of wine.
 * His rapper name (which he spray-painted onto the church pews) is Yung Steinbeck.
 * He is fond of pizza rolls.
 * In Damien's last date Hugo and Ernest will adopt Duchess Cordelia. In the epilogue, it is shown that having a dog helps significantly with his behavioral problems.
 * Nothing is said about Ernest's mother.
 * Hugo has an ex-husband whom Ernest spends weekends with and is referred to by Hugo as "the cool weekend dad".