Here’s the primer. Save those apostrophes for the times you really need one—and that means NOT in plurals!
SHOUTING:
NO APOSTROPHE IN THE PLURAL OF YOUR FAMILY NAME—OR YOUR CHARACTER’S FAMILY NAME. APOSTROPHES ARE FOR POSSESSIVES AND CONTRACTIONS. THAT’S IT!
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