A physician caring for the infected who secretly stocks black market doses. After her husband Alex becomes infected, she moves to Jacob and Amber's home. After the hospital's cure supply is destroyed and Alex turns, she learns of a synthetic cure and prepares to assassinate Jacob and Amber.
Kate is the daughter of a woman who became infected, shaping Kate's trauma and hesitation.
Kate and Amber are friends, with Kate initially unaware of Amber's condition.
Kate and Jacob are friends who trust each other enough to share living space during the crisis.
Kate and Alex are married, with Kate deeply devoted to protecting him despite his infection.
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