Julie is connected to Ask Warren through the intimate encounter he reveals during the family's crisis. Ask's confession that he has made love with Julie comes while the family is dealing with the fire, his injury, and the letters, adding an awkwardly personal note to the story's mixture of pain, intimacy, and dark humor.
Patti is Jill's cousin and the reason for their visit to the island: she has come to see a man she recently met. Eager to impress him, Patti sets other things aside and runs off with him. Her subsequent disappearance drives Jill's search and the discovery of the island's secrets.
Millie is Leila Murray's friend and co-worker at the motel. After Leila escapes from Gary Jensen's cabin, Millie searches the woods for her and provides a safe refuge when she finds her. Her presence helps Leila flee Gary and acknowledge the traumatic memories she had previously suppressed.
Emily Piper is the older daughter in the suburban Piper family. The family takes in Sam as a foster child, and her brother Peter teams up with Sam to build a rocket in an attempt to travel to the Moon. The available plot summary identifies Emily's place in the family but does not describe her actions in the adventure.
Deanna Milligan has 35 screen credits in a career dating back to 1987. Signature works include Family Sins, Whispers and Lies, Avalanche. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
