Serena Snow-Cortez

## Early Life

Serena Snow's childhood was marked by tragedy and instability. With her father passing away on the night of her birth and her mother struggling with addiction and eventually dying of an overdose, Serena and her older sister Jessie were left to navigate life on their own. As they were passed from family member to family member, the sisters had to rely on each other for stability and support.

At the age of twelve, Serena and Jessie decided to strike out on their own and moved into a van. Despite the difficulties of their living situation and financial struggles, they were determined to make a life for themselves.

Growing up, Serena had a tough time adjusting to her new life, constantly acting out and breaking things. However, Jessie never gave up on her and continued to support and care for her, even when it was difficult. Serena became fiercely attached to her sister and viewed her as more than just a sibling - she was her rock and her protector. Despite the struggles they faced, Jessie worked tirelessly to provide for them, taking on low-paying jobs and even resorting to theft at times to make ends meet. It was during this time that Serena developed an obsession with gumballs, as they were often given to her as a reward for good behavior or as a treat when times were tough.

As they continued to persevere, Serena's admiration and love for Jessie grew, recognizing the sacrifices and hardships that Jessie had to endure to provide for them. Despite the struggles, the sisters remained steadfast in their determination to create a better life for themselves, with Serena always looking up to Jessie as not just a sister, but a role model and hero.

## Losing Jessie

Serena had a falling out with her sister when they settled in Los Santos. Serena had been dating an alcoholic biker, whom Jessie didn’t approve of. This caused a rift between the sisters, as Serena decided to step down from help leading the gang Jessie and her founded. After a huge fight one night, she left the gang entirely. Some weeks had passed and they hadn’t seen each other. Eventually, Serena got news of her sister’s death. Jessie had been shot fatally after a convenience store robbery gone wrong

Serena’s addictions got worse, constantly in random beef with people on the street or on twitter. She became engaged to the man Jessie didn’t approve of, but when her fiancé held her at gunpoint along two of his fellow patch members, she knew her sister was right. This was a wakeup call for Serena, who made mends with a couple of her old gang members. Wanting to help build the gang again, she quickly made friends with whom at the time was Vice El-Jefe of Vagos, Theo Cortez.

## Meeting Theo

During this early stage, Serena held a grudge to her Ex fiancé and met him alone, and stabbed him in the gut for betraying her. Once things had settled from the fighting and uncertainty of what was to come, she along with the remaining members of their gang joined Vagos. She embraced the new flag, not as a symbol of giving up; but as a symbol of new hope.

Theo and Serena grew closer during this time. He soon made her his wife on a trip to Tijuana. He told Serena he didn’t know how much time left anyone had, including him and he’d rather have her by his side with whatever time they had. The official ceremony was held in The Barrio. A rare occasion that Serena had worn a dress of any kind.

Serena, not being surprised that Theo would get the role of El Jefe, always thought Benji would try and come back for leadership of the Vagos. She noticed Theo would always confide in her in private if he was making the right choices. After a while Serena would be more of a shadow leader helping her husband keeping everything in line.

Since getting married they talked about getting a house one day, but never picking one out and not talking about it again. Theo told Serena one day that he had a surprise for her. He had bought them a house so they could finally live together. Happy with the house she started decorating making it feel like home. Feeling more like a married couple and having a home for them to live in together. They had something other than the gang to focus on.

Despite her playful nature, Serena had a deep love and respect for her husband and the Vagos, and she always did her best to support them in any way she could. And even though she was now an adult, she still couldn't resist the sweet temptation of gumballs, although she often lamented that they weren't still a quarter like they used to be. But to those who knew her, it was just another endearing quirk of the beloved Serena Snow-Cortez.

## Quotes

*"Word up"*

*"anyone got a quarta"*