Rebecca Michaels

Elizabeth 'Lizzy' Michaels

* Mother

Dutch Matthews

* Adopted Grandfather

* by Leif Nico

Other aliases

* Doc

**Rebecca Michaels** is a character role-played by taylorrenee.

## Backstory

Rebecca Michaels was born on July 9, 1960, from Charleston, South Carolina to a Richard 'Dick' Michaels and Elizabeth 'Lizzy' Michaels ***nee*** Carter. From a young age, her vibrant personality and zest for life were evident to all those around her. She grew up in a mostly loving family, however when she was thirteen she caught her father having an affair with his secretary. Her father was a business man, giving him something to do after the war. Her mother was a doting houeswife, so it bewildered Rebecca on why he slept around on her mother. She confronted her father one night and ever since then she was spoiled with everything she ever wanted and was never told no. It's not that she ever threatened to tell her mother, but she never didn't say she wouldn't. Besides the infedelity, her parents encouraged her to pursue her dreams and passion whatever they were.

Throughout her childhood and teenage years, Rebecca's natural charisma and magnetic personality made her a a notorious figure in her community. Sometimes she came off abrasive and rash, you either loved her or hated her. She effortlessly excelled in various aspects of her life, whether it was her academic pursuits, or extracurricular activities.

As she entered her teenage years, Rebecca discovered her passion for cheerleading and quickly rose to prominence as the captain of her high school cheer squad. Her infectious energy and exceptional leadership skills not only made her a role model for her teammates but also garnered her the admiration and respect of her peers.

After graduating high school in the late '70s, Becca faced the challenge of choosing her career path. Initially working as a receptionist at the local hospital, her sometimes abrasive attitude led her to be moved to the mailroom. However, that position didn't suit her either, and she eventually found herself in the morgue, where she surprisingly felt at home. Starting by organizing paperwork, she later began interning under the coroner and eventually became an assistant coroner, finding her true calling in the process.

## Personality

Becca is often described as having a hard-headed personality, displaying strength and decisiveness in her actions. She exhibits a workaholic mentality and is highly committed to her job, although she does take some occasional time for herself to draw, read, and pursue her dreams as an actress-fashion designer.

Known for her brutal bluntness and perceived abrasiveness, Becca tends to reciprocate strongly when confronted by those who treat her poorly. Despite finding most people annoying, she treats everyone with equal respect, always maintaining a smile on her face. There are only a handful of individuals whom she finds tolerable, and she holds a soft spot for the elderly.

Her overall personality might be considered "bratty," especially when she feels she is right and faces authority-figures. Despite being labeled as a "bitch" by some, those who take the time to know her discover a different side to her personality. She is intensely territorial, leading to immense loyalty and occasional jealousy, especially in romantic relationships, likely stemming from the pain caused by her father's continuous infidelity to her mother.

## Moving to Los Santos

Since high school, Becca had many hobbies besides cheerleading. In school, she was also an active and prominent thespian in the theatre society. Becca had many dreams in high school, such as being set on becoming an actress and maybe even a fashion designer. She yearned to still pursue those dreams. However, she pondered if she could still do both her dreams and her newfound passion in pathology.

Rebecca packed her determination and aspirations into her heart as she embarked, armed with nothing but the clothes on her back and the unwavering support of her parents who provided a small stipend. She braved the unknown, ready to conquer the challenges that lay ahead in Los Santos. Little did she know that this leap of faith would be the catalyst for a remarkable and adventurous chapter in her life.

## Getting Hired

Upon arriving in Los Santos, most of her carry-on items were lost in transport. Despondent, she used the small stipend her parents gave her to get herself situated and came upon a flyer advertising walk-in interviews all day at Los Santos Medical Group the next day - a twist of fate indeed. She spent all night working on her resume, then sprayed it with her very best perfume. The next day, she confidently introduced herself during the interview. However, at the end of the interview, she was left unsure if she had passed, wondering if her personality had been a bit too much for the interviewers. She cursed herself for never being able to read the room.

In a fantastic twist of fate, Becca ended up being hired on the 7th of July. After a few days of miscommunication regarding the hiring process, she was finally hired and went through her orientation at the hospital. During the orientation, she met Ruby Montgomery, the Director, and Francesca Rooni, the Assistant Director at the time. The hospital seemed great, and Becca was especially impressed with the fantastic morgue. She thought everything was finally falling into place.

## Internship Struggles

This is something else that happened that other time.