Keri Barnett

Keri Barnett was born to Tory and Kaylee Barnett. Keri was conceived with the hopes of being a man, so she could continue the Barnett bloodline - the family were very old-fashioned and strict. Keri grew up with her little sister Raegan and formed a close bond with her much older brother Arthur.
== Fling with Ian Marcus ==
Keri made friends with Ian Marcus, and during a night of passion the two slept together. Keri was then shocked to find out Ian was married with a child. She steered clear from him and severed ties. Keri then discovered she was pregnant. She was tempted to get a termination, but due to her strict upbringing, Keri ultimately decided to keep the baby. She urged herself to tell Ian the truth, who at first wanted a part in the baby's upbringing, but decided to keep lying to his family and stay out of the baby's life. Keri did not want to raise the baby in Willow Creek and so moved in with Arthur and his wife Rose in Brindleton Bay.
== Raising Rafael ==
Around about the time Rose's son Marcelo was born, Keri went into labour. With her brother by her side, Keri gave birth to Rafael Barnett. Keri tried to fix Arthur and Rose's failing marriage. Tory paid them a visit and made hurtful remarks about Marcelo, deeming him not worthy to continue the bloodline due to his skin tone. Keri and Arthur kicked Tory out and told him not to return. Tragedy struck when Rose was killed in an electrocution accident. Keri mourned her friend's passing and continued to raise Rafael while Arthur fell into a deep depression. Keri then called Arthur's eldest daughter Penelope to visit and help her father. Penelope moved in and Arthur's mental health stabilised.
== Striking Gold ==
Keri worried she would never find love again after Ian. She did, however, fall for wealthy businessman Jing Fen. Keri was unsure whether to marry him or not but eventually decided life is too short, especially when Tory and Kaylee passed away. Keri married Jing and moved to StrangerVille, where she remained very wealthy thanks to her new husband. The Spears family also moved in later as lodgers.