Character Relationship Map: Extramarital

Characters

• Elizabeth (played by Traci Lords) — protagonist
• Bob (played by Brian Bloom) — supporting
• Eric / Elizabeth's Husband (played by Jack Kerrigan) — supporting
• Francis (played by Jeanette O'Connor) — supporting
• Ann / Elizabeth's Friend (played by María Díaz) — supporting

Canonical Relationships

Family, romantic, and professional connections based on plot evidence.

• Elizabeth → Francis (Professional Editor-Reporter Relationship)

  The plot says Elizabeth is assigned by her demanding editor to contribute to an issue devoted to modern sexual trends; Francis is the only additional...

• Elizabeth → Bob (Romantic Adulterous Affair)

  The plot states that Elizabeth cheats on her husband with the same man involved in Ann's affair; that man is identified in the setup as Bob.

• Elizabeth → Eric / Elizabeth's Husband (Family Spouse)

  The plot states that Elizabeth's dream of becoming a respected journalist is rocking her marriage to Eric.

Story Dynamics

Alliances, conflicts, and narrative interactions that evolve throughout the story.

• Ann / Elizabeth's Friend → Bob (Social Friend)

  Bob is introduced as Ann's handsome gigolo friend.

• Elizabeth → Ann / Elizabeth's Friend (Social Friend)

  Elizabeth meets Ann in San Francisco, and the plot says that Ann and Elizabeth get along immediately.

Story Analysis

A journalist's investigation into a friend's affair becomes entangled with adultery, murder, and a threat to her own life.

Plot Progression

1. Ambition Leaves Home
2. A Story Takes Shape
3. The Subject Turns Fatal
4. Desire Brings Danger
5. A Threatened Life