Catherine is a lesbian college teacher who becomes romantically involved with Jackie after meeting her at an on-campus mixer. She tries to distance herself when Jackie returns to acting, fearing their relationship must remain hidden. Their affair is partially exposed, costing Catherine her job, and they later say goodbye.
Victoria is hired as a caregiver for Corinne and initially wins the girl's trust with attentive care and help around the house. She grows close to Liam, but Beverly later discovers that Victoria was not sent by the nursing agency and accuses her of secretly putting a dangerous substance in Corinne's tea. Victoria says she wants her family back.
Alexis's estranged stepmother who returns to the mansion to retrieve a passport. She reports suspicious activity to the police and accidentally discovers Ivan's corpse, leading to her immediate murder by Alexis.
Tanya is a flight instructor who survives a storm-related plane crash and later trains Jake. She encourages his talent, becomes emotionally close to him, and reacts strongly when he chooses Gonzo as his instructor. Her reckless attitude alarms Annie, while Margaret orders her to stay away from Jake.
Grace is a newly divorced woman trying to rebuild her life as the owner of a restaurant while raising her teenage daughter, Charlie. She gives Lilith a job and a place in their household, but later learns that the identity information Lilith provided may be false. Her ex-husband James tries to reconcile, and she also steps back from Alex to focus on Charlie.
James's wife and Mara's mother, Kristen tries to adjust to married life while welcoming Maggie into her home. She feels targeted after frightening incidents and struggles as Maggie undermines her credibility. After a terrifying event, Kristen has a breakdown and is taken to a recovery house, still unsure whether she can trust her perceptions.
Kathleen Strickland is the former owner of the property occupied by the Lassiter family. In therapy, she describes the house as the only place that truly felt like home and admits she failed to buy it back. Her insistence that the current occupants will leave strongly points to her as the source of the family's torment.
Liz is Jordan’s life coach, encouraging her to take control of her choices and stand up for herself. Her advice influences Jordan’s work and personal decisions, including confronting a waiter and considering moving her mother into a condo. Jordan later learns that Liz resented her in high school and questions Liz’s motives.
Allison McAtee has 39 screen credits in a career dating back to 1999. Signature works include A Nurse to Die For, Bloomington, Shift. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
