I am trying to write a fanfiction right now for a side character I really liked but got like no screen time or development in the show. I am writing in third person limited to this character's perspective. She refers to her parents multiple times but because the story is written from her perspective I wasn't sure if should just keep writing their names as "character's parent" , but I'm not a big fan of just writing their names as Mom and Dad because I just dont feel like it fits the style. Every other character is referred to by name. I debated using names for them (first names) like my friend was doing but these characters arent named in the show so idk if it would get confusing or what. Basically, what ik trying to ask is, how should I refer to the parents in the way that makes most sense to a hypothetical reader?
p.s. I know im way overthinking this, I would just like an outsiders opinion BECAUSE I overthink