Character Relationship Map: Normal Adolescent Behavior

Characters

• Wendy (played by Amber Tamblyn) — protagonist

  High school student navigating a polyamorous friend group and a new romantic interest.

• Sean (played by Ashton Holmes) — supporting

  New high school student who develops a romantic interest in Wendy.

• Billie (played by Kelli Garner) — supporting

  Wendy's loyal best friend who feels betrayed and threatens revenge when Wendy leaves.

• Helen (played by Kelly Lynch) — supporting

  Member of Wendy's close-knit high school friend group.

• Ann (played by Laila Liliana Garro) — supporting

  Member of Wendy's close-knit high school friend group.

• Nathan (played by Daryl Sabara) — supporting

  Member of Wendy's close-knit high school friend group.

• Ryan (played by Hilarie Burton) — supporting

  Member of Wendy's close-knit high school friend group.

• Price (played by Raviv Ullman) — supporting

  Member of Wendy's close-knit high school friend group.

• Robert (played by Stephen Colletti) — supporting

  Male member of Wendy's close-knit friend group, navigates complex social dynamics and shifting relationships.

• Jonah (played by Edward Tournier) — supporting

  Member of Wendy's close-knit high school friend group.

Key Relationships

• Billie → Ryan (Conflict Former Group Member)
• Sean → Helen (Family Mother & Son)
• Wendy → Nathan (Family Siblings)
• Nathan → Helen (Romantic Crush)
• Wendy → Robert (Alliance Polyamorous Group Member)
• Wendy → Price (Alliance Polyamorous Group Member)
• Wendy → Jonah (Alliance Polyamorous Group Member)
• Wendy → Ann (Alliance Polyamorous Group Member)
• Wendy → Billie (Conflict Best Friends Turned Rivals)
• Wendy → Sean (Romantic Lovers)

Story Analysis

A high school senior navigates the collapse of a toxic polyamorous friend group after pursuing a new romantic relationship.

Plot Progression

1. The Polyamorous Pact
2. The Intruder & The Crack
3. The Breaking Point
4. Public Exposure & Aftermath