She is visited frequently by Sammi, her elegant, financially savvy, and impatient best friend; Jeff, her guy's guy neighbor, who's happy working construction and doesn't understand Claire's ambition or life issues; her "out there" Oprah-fanatic mom and her "work hard or you're worth nothing" dad; and the perfect neighbors, Pasha and James, who seem to do everything with an ease and flair Claire can't achieve or imagine possessing herself.
Claire is frequently entertained by Sammi, a sophisticated and financially savvy companion who is impatient and demanding; Jeff, a neighbor who is skilled at construction but lacks understanding of Claire's ambitions or personal struggles; her unconventional mother, who is a fan of Oprah, and her father, who emphasizes the importance of hard work; and the perfect neighbors, Pasha and James, who seem to excel in all aspects of life with ease.