Laraib is Maria's childhood best friend. Her family forces her to move away because of her rebellious behavior, intensifying Maria's isolation during the same period that Cynthia's ashes arrive. Laraib later returns home, providing Maria with a surviving connection to her earlier life.
Ziba is an aspiring astrophysicist whose childhood fascination with an image of Earth, The Blue Marble, shaped her curiosity about the universe. She answers a university interview question about the Hubble Constant and has a place at UCL, though she has sold her laptop. She spends the day with her friends and encourages Malcom as he faces losing his football contract.
Deba Hekmat has 4 screen credits in a career dating back to 2024. Signature works include Last Swim, Vote Gavin Lyle, Jodie. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
