Kat Valdez's assistant and Bastian's lover, whose affair is leaked online, triggering the main plot.
Gail is a woman Muriel meets at the racetrack after they place bets on the same horse. When their horse wins, Gail celebrates with Muriel and kisses her, then gives her a matchbook for the Chester Hotel & Bar. This gesture indirectly leads Muriel to discover a secret queer meeting place.
Dawn is Parker and Madeline's friendly neighbor, who welcomes the newly married couple with flowers and draws them into the neighborhood's lively social circle. She attends their gatherings, discusses writing with Parker, and becomes connected to his concerns about the woman whose obsession threatens his marriage.
Claire says she saw the Phoenix Lights as a child and heard a voice calling her to return. Convinced the new lights are connected to that experience, she tries to make sense of what she has seen and heard. She is Taylor’s sister, and their conflict over Claire’s memories and health is central to the story.
Kat Cunning has 11 screen credits in a career dating back to 2017. Signature works include Purple Hearts, Star People, The Mistress. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
