Character Relationship Map: Becks

Characters

• Becks (played by Lena Hall) — protagonist

  Becks is a backup musician in New York who supports her singer girlfriend, Lucy. After Lucy leaves for Los Angeles and is unfaithful, Becks returns to St. Louis, reconnects with her former high school...

• Elyse (played by Mena Suvari) — protagonist

  Elyse is a bored housewife whom Becks knew indirectly through their shared high school connection. She pays Becks for guitar lessons, and the lessons develop into a clandestine romantic relationship....

• Dave (played by Dan Fogler) — supporting

  Dave is Becks's former high school boyfriend and now owns a bar in Becks's hometown. After Becks returns to St. Louis, she rekindles their friendship through him. Dave gives her a place to perform reg...

• Lucy (played by Hayley Kiyoko) — supporting

  Lucy is Becks's singer girlfriend at the beginning of the story. After being cast in an upcoming aspiring singer reality television show, she moves from New York to Los Angeles. Becks follows her ther...

• Pete (played by Michael Zegen) — supporting

  Pete is Becks’s confidant when she discusses her attraction to Elyse. He warns Becks not to treat that attraction as harmless, pointing out the potential for harm as Elyse is married. Becks argues tha...

Canonical Relationships

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

• Becks → Dave (Former Romantic Partners) — Dave is part of Becks's romantic past; the supplied plot also places him in a conversation about Elyse's previous relationships.

  Elyse and Becks discuss past relationships, including Elyse's experiences with Dave. Becks's character profile identifies Dave as her former high scho...

• Becks → Elyse (Music Student Turned Romantic Interest) — Their connection develops from guitar lessons and friendship into an attraction that makes Becks question the boundaries between them.

  Becks begins giving Elyse guitar lessons after they meet at a vintage shop. They grow closer through music and personal conversations, and Becks admit...

• Becks → Lucy (Romantic Girlfriend Turned Ex) — Their relationship is already in trouble when Becks follows Lucy to Los Angeles; the argument during their reunion marks a break between them.

  Lucy urges Becks to join her in Los Angeles. When Becks drives there to surprise her, their reunion becomes an argument, and Becks leaves.

Story Dynamics

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

• Becks → Pete (Social Confidante And Adviser) — Becks turns to Pete to discuss the risks of pursuing a married woman, and he cautions her about the possible harm.

  Becks confides in Pete about her feelings for Elyse. Pete warns her not to treat the attraction as harmless.

Story Analysis

After heartbreak and a return near home, Becks rebuilds her musical life while navigating an increasingly complicated connection with Elyse.

Plot Progression

1. A Cross-Country Heartbreak — Lucy receives an opportunity in Los Angeles and urges Becks to join her. Becks makes the drive, but their reunion becomes an argument and she leaves.
2. Starting Over Near Home — Near her mother, Becks reflects on family memories and her father's death. She is broke and uncertain, but keeps performing and searching for work.
3. Lessons and Growing Closeness — Becks meets Elyse at a vintage shop and begins teaching her guitar. Their friendship deepens through time together, music, and personal conversations.
4. Music and Uncertain Boundaries — Becks encourages Elyse to sing with her at Perfecto's, while her attraction to Elyse becomes harder to dismiss. She discusses the situation with Pete, who warns her about the potential harm.