Character Relationship Map: Bleed

Characters

• Maddy Patterson (played by Debbie Rochon) — protagonist
• Shawn Banning (played by Danny Wolske) — supporting
• Chris (played by Allen Nabors) — supporting
• Laura (played by Laura Nativo) — supporting
• Tillie (played by Orly Tepper) — supporting

Canonical Relationships

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

• Shawn Banning → Tillie (Romantic Former Lovers) — Their past relationship creates unresolved romantic tension.

  At the pool party, Tillie reveals that she and Shawn previously dated and suggests that she still has feelings for him.

Story Dynamics

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

• Maddy Patterson → Laura (Alliance Shared Crisis) — Both are connected to the crisis, although they respond differently to it.

  Maddy and the group are present during the discussion of the dead woman, while Laura argues that the police should be contacted.

• Laura → Tillie (Conflict Police Decision Dispute) — They disagree over whether fear should prevent reporting the death.

  Laura argues for contacting the police, while Tillie fears that everyone will be arrested.

• Laura → Shawn Banning (Conflict Moral Disagreement) — Laura demands immediate accountability, whereas Shawn accepts postponement.

  Laura argues that the group should contact the police, while Shawn agrees to delay the decision until the following morning.

• Shawn Banning → Chris (Conflict Investigation Target) — Chris's investigation places him in opposition to Shawn's secrecy.

  Chris is asked to search Shawn's apartment for blood, a weapon, or other evidence connected to the murder.

• Maddy Patterson → Chris (Alliance Search Partners) — Maddy relies on Chris to investigate Shawn discreetly.

  Maddy asks Chris to search Shawn's apartment for blood, a weapon, or other evidence while she keeps Shawn occupied.

• Maddy Patterson → Shawn Banning (Conflict Suspicion) — Maddy's suspicion turns Shawn into a possible threat.

  Maddy begins to suspect Shawn and believes that he may have committed the murder.

• Tillie → Maddy Patterson (Conflict Romantic Rivalry) — Tillie and Maddy are placed in conflict over Shawn's attention.

  Tillie's claim that she still has feelings for Shawn creates tension between her, Shawn, and Maddy.

Story Analysis

A reckless social circle becomes trapped in fear, guilt, suspicion, and uncertainty after a violent death.

Plot Progression

1. A Night Of Unanswered Violence — Todd leaves after joking about drinking and driving. An unseen presence rattles a house, followed by a provocative message and an unexplained attack.
2. Poolside Rivalries — Shawn brings Maddy to Tillie's pool party and introduces her to Chris. Tillie's former relationship with Shawn and her lingering feelings create tension around Maddy.
3. Visions And Violence — The reckless party atmosphere gives way to Maddy's disturbing visions and accusing voices. A violent confrontation at home leaves her frightened and uncertain about her own actions.
4. Guilt In The Group — The group discusses a dead woman and admits that its actions and harassment may have contributed to the killing. Laura pushes for police involvement while others fear arrest.
5. Suspicion At Dinner — Maddy suspects Shawn and recruits Chris to search his apartment for evidence. A strained dinner ends with a telephone ringing before the murder or the group's decision is resolved.