Diane Lane and Greg Kinnear’s characters could be one of those allies Claire calls on now that things are rough, and she’s willing to pay a price in exchange for their patronage or other help.
Of course, perhaps it’s too soon to label the Shepherds as enemies, as Frank and Claire would’ve never gotten this far without a few friends in high places.
Netflix’s labeling of the Shepherds as “The family that preys together” appears to indicate there’s a price to play whether they’re friend or foe and that they aren’t in Claire’s life currently just out of the goodness of their own hearts.