Wendy Keating

== Background ==
Not much is known about Wendy Keating's childhood, but we know she was born in 1977 and grew up in Nashville, Tennessee. We find out that she was an outcast in school and didn't really fit in. With a desire to get away and start anew, she moved to Vegas after college, and later met Mariela Alonso while on a girl's night out at a bar. While more accepting than the southeast, Wendy voiced that it was still difficult in the 90s; while they lived together, they still had to do everything separate, and couldn't marry until 2014. They started adopting and fostering in 2004. Niko Lee was their first foster child, who Wendy later adopted.
== Season Two ==
=== Find a Rhythm ===
Wendy is first seen when Niko Facetimes her from a hotel suite in Spain to tell her about Sawyer, as well as ask for advice. However, before long, Sawyer returns, and Niko has to hang up.
== Season Three ==
=== Normal People ===
Niko and Sawyer visit Vegas so he can meet her family, and Wendy answers the door. She seats them in the living room while she finishes baking, sharing various stories from Niko's childhood and bringing out many photo albums. She eats dinner with the family and later sends Niko off to find her old patrol officer uniform, leaving her and Mariela alone with Sawyer. She tells him that Niko has been hurt before, and the fallout left her unable to leave her bed, telling him about how Mariela went to take care of her while she recovered. She encourages Sawyer to be open with her, saying, "Niko is a fair person. She will give you exactly what you give her."
After they leave, Wendy is seen hugging Mariela, saying that she hopes Niko doesn't lose herself like she did before.
=== Blessings ===
Sawyer visits Vegas alone while Niko and Julian go on a mission together. Wendy is at work when he arrives, but comes home later that day and sees Mari and Sawyer at the kitchen table talking. She's confused at first, but sees what he is holding in his hand and is relieved. Wendy almost starts crying, but steadies herself and gives Sawyer her blessing. She is then roped in to playing Uno with Bryce and Eden, and invites Sawyer to play before he leaves.
=== Indecent Proposal ===
Niko and Sawyer's wedding is small, but Wendy and the rest of the Keatings attend eagerly. Wendy is the one to give Niko off, and we see Mariela comforting her as she cries.
== Season Four ==
=== Reunited ===
Wendy's next appearance is again through Facetime, where we see her and Mariela in bed when she picks up Niko's call. She has to keep her voice low, but expresses her frustration with the Arlingtons and listens to their advice before signing off and going to bed.
== Trivia ==
* Wendy owns a bakery in Vegas called Sweeter Side Bakery.
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