Bill's supportive wife in adulthood.
Ava's estranged sister, now pregnant and in a relationship with Michael. She represents the family life Ava has been absent from and serves as an emotional anchor.
Dawn O'Keefe is a teenage spokesperson for The Promise, a Christian abstinence group. After Tobey's attempted rape triggers her vagina dentata, she investigates her condition and survives assaults by Dr. Godfrey and Ryan. She ultimately uses this power against Brad and leaves home, emboldened and seeking control over her fate.
One of two codependent struggling artists living in a Bohemian East Village apartment. She travels to L.A. to visit her wealthy aunt and auditions for a reality TV talent show, while navigating a strained friendship with Olivia.
Eleanor's sister, part of the family network.
Kristin is Scott's bride, initially distressed by Lumpy's disruptive behavior and the postponement of their honeymoon. Although she supports Scott's funeral plans, she clashes with Ramsey after learning Lumpy's secrets, yet ultimately remains part of the group helping Ramsey begin a safer life.
Sylvia is an art professional and Mark's wife, hoping to obtain funding for her own gallery. During the crisis she argues for releasing John, treats his wound, and learns that she is pregnant. After John takes the money, she tells Mark she is divorcing him and leaves separately with two and a half million dollars.
The central character, a hungover and emotionally unsettled former law student who has paused her legal career and is living uncertainly in Los Angeles. She struggles with unreliable behavior, unresolved feelings, and the consequences of a broken relationship.
Carrie is Samir’s beautiful co-worker at Tandoori Palace. She becomes a supportive ally as Samir rebuilds the struggling restaurant, helping him and his uncles improve its business after his father considers selling it. Her connection with Samir also provides emotional encouragement while he gains confidence in his abilities.
Vandy is Peter’s romantic partner and the other central figure in the story. She returns Peter’s declaration of love, but repeatedly challenges his expectations about affection, sex, money, and responsibility. She explains that she ended another dating arrangement to keep plans with Peter, yet her growing doubts and their unresolved conflicts culminate in her ordering him to leave.
Gabby is part of the household in which Alec lives with Sam. She joins Sam in making clear that Beth’s unexpected visits disrupt the home, helping maintain the household’s guarded response while Beth tries to spend time with Alec and restore her family connection.
Linny is David Lamb's lover and coworker. She has passionate sex with David at work, visits him at the country cabin, and nearly discovers that Tommie is hiding there. After David invents a story about the girl, Linny becomes upset and leaves, recognizing that he has concealed important information from her.
Jess Weixler has 60 screen credits in a career dating back to 1990. Their work spans 3 cinematic universes — most prominently The Disappearance Of Eleanor Rigby Collection with 2 titles. Signature works include Ava, Teeth, Apartment Troubles. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
Universe traveler — spans 3 universes
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