Shira Bolitar is Mickey’s aunt who takes care of him following his father’s death. She has trouble connecting with him but does have good moments too. The character is played by Constance Zimmer.
Shira Bolitar is Brad’s older sister and she is given the responsibility to take care of Mickey following the accident. Mickey isn’t always pleasant with Shira because of the situation he finds himself in but she wins him over eventually.
Shira tells Mickey about the time Brad got locked inside Bat Lady’s house but she doesn’t tell him that she was the one who forced him in there. She is also basketball royalty at Mickey’s high school much like Brad’s older brother.
Shira has a complicated life on her own and she doesn’t get appreciation from her mother for the effort she puts in, but she does get some encouragement from Hannah, her old best friend.
A complicated triangle
During her parents’ anniversary party, Shira meets Ken and Hannah after they were invited. Shira has a history with both of them that is brought up by Troy.
Shira used to date Ken in high school and she was best friends with Hannah back then. She didn’t keep in touch with Hannah after that and is currently a divorced lawyer, something her mother keeps reminding her about.
Shira leaves because she doesn’t want to deal with her mother’s criticism and Hannah joins her to make her feel better. Hannah shows up after the party is done and she seems very happy to see Shira before they passionately start making out.
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