Latoya Jenkins/Relationships

## **Taylor Jenkins:**

Latoya is shown to have a very good relationship with her father. However, in Episode 1, When she was younger, it is implied she tended to cause mischeif around him often, as seen in the beginning when she was 5 years old. She is sitting in a tree and ignoring his demands to get down. Even despite threats of punishment, she doesn't seem to be dettered by him. She even insults him by calling him "Chicken Legs" in spanish (though in a joking manner). Only then when the tree branch snaps, and she starts to fall does she show any sign of fear. Taylor remarks that she: "Is just like her mother", much to his chagrin.

As she grows older, Taylor supports her unconditionally with her passion for gymnastics. He is seen comforting her mother as she wins a tournament, with a smile on his face.

But sadly, at some point he had lost his job. So the family had to move out to another city in the rain. Latoya is saddened by this, but she doesn't show any resentment towards her father for any of it. She describes the situation as "mediocre", like they had been through worse. In fact, she worked even harder (off-screen) to earn her place in Lunime College, with that and her dream to become a proffessional gymnast as her motivation.

On her first day, as she is heading out. She sits to have breakfast with her parents. She admits she is nervous and Taylor comforts her, mentioning: *"It can't get any worse than when i did in college!"* To which Autumn responds with an embarrassing memory during his college days, breifly humiliating him in front of his daughter, (who in turn gives him a very confused look). Taylor also contributes to her self -esteem by describing how beautiful she looked, all grown up into a delightful young lady.

He reminds her to give her a call if she's ever in a jam. She simply replies: "Will do, Father."

## **Autumn Jenkins**

Latoya and her mother were inseperable since the day of her birth. Autumn is delighted that Latoya has blue eyes similar to her husband's, hence the remark: "She looks just like you, Taylor."

Autumn is very invested in her daughter's life. When Latoya was a toddler she took her first steps towards her mother, only to be rudely interrupted when Taylor goes to get the camera, inadvertently distracted and unbalancing the poor child. He recieves a glare for that. While walking with her mother, Latoya spots a poster for gymnastics, thus beginning her passion. Autumn has supported her immensely during her journey, she is seen bawling as Latoya won a tournment.

Latoya is often compared to her mother by her family. Not only by physical attributes but personality wise as well. They both have similar mannerisms as Autumn had in the series "Boy with Bad luck" and "Girl with Good Luck", the only difference, Autumn wasn't very fond of her "perfect" lifestyle while Latoya doesn't seem to mind it.

In Episode 1, Autumn calls her down to breakfast to prevent her from being late for her first day of college. Latoya gets ready and even wears one of her mother's dresses. (most of Autumn's outfits could fit her like a glove). When Latoya sits with her parents, Autumn is the first to ask her how she felt about this new step in her life. Latoya admits she is a little nervous, and both parents console her.

When she is offered the Johnson Heirloom, she hesitates, but her mother encourages her to take it and makes her promise to take care of it. She nods and heads off to college after saying a heartfelt goodbye.

## Kirsten Johnson

Latoya is well beloved by her grandmother. In Episode 1, Kirsten calls her "My shooting star" as Latoya races to hug her. When she questions where her other relatives, Poppy and Scarlet are, Kirsten says they could not make it but she shares their congratulations. Kirsten comments her beauty and compares her to her mother, though she also expresses her disappointment about Latoya looking like her father, as reference to her attitude towards him in "Girl with Good Luck".

Kirsten offers her a trinket for good luck: An emerald necklace that was the Johnson heirloom, passed down for many generations. Latoya goes to protest, ash she feels she isn't ready for such a responsibility, but her grandmother and mother insist and give it to her. She is seen sharing a goodbye as Latoya leaves for College.

## Kiren

When first meeting Kiren, Latoya had just gotten out of an encounter with Viola. Latoya meets her along with her older sister, Daphne. Kiren is shown to have a cheerful and sassy personality, and they quickly get acquainted. Latoya compliments her shoes, to which Kiren is delighted by. Kiren tells Latoya to get used to Viola's behaviour, Saying she'll eventually adapt to it. Kiren suggests that they give her a tour around the school to help her get more comfortable, to which Latoya happily agrees.

During their encounter with Jason, Kiren sternly warns her about him and his antics. She is seen openly protective of Latoya as Jason spots her. After he leaves, Kiren tells Latoya that she most definitely needed a makeover as she: "looks like a teenage grandma."

She pushes her to her dorm, and along with her roomate and best friend Gomora, they remake her dress into something more modern. Latoya steps out and Kiren and Gomora are shocked at the result.

## Daphne

Latoya meets Daphne through her sister Kiren. Daphne seems to be stonefaced the entire time. She doesn't speak much, but when she does, it's in a low, unbothered tone, which in turn slightly creeps Latoya out.

## Jason

When Jason and Latoya meet, her first impression of him is that he is a pompous bully who doesn't seem to like Kiren very much. She is openly creeped out by him when he checks her out and speaks to her in french. He states he: "hopes to see her again", and when asked why, he simply states that: "Scarcely any pretty girls roams these halls nowadays" before taking a jab at Kiren. He kisses her hand, to which she pulls away in disgust.

When He leaves, she sarcastically calls him 'charming'. To which Kiren retorts that she should see him on a daily basis.

## Marie

Latoya and Marie meet in her first class. She acts motherly to her to calm her nerves and is shown to be very fond of her in an instant. She invites her to meet Kiren and Daphne to which Marie is hesitant.

## Viola

Viola is shown to have a disdain for Latoya when they (literally) bump heads. She and her friends gang up on her and proceed to hurl nasty comments her way. She bestows the nickname: "Fox hairs" on her as an insult to her red hair. And she strictly warns her not to mess with her before proceeding to push her to the ground.