Elise Harper (Dixion)

# Elise Harper

Elise Harper, was born on April 5th, 1996 at the University of Illinosis Hospital in Chicago, at 4:27 in the morning. Elise is Brian's secretary at InJustice Inc. She is the protagonist and primary character in the Catching Bad series. She is the wife of Brian Harper, and mother to Lexi, Connor, Jessie and Issac Harper. She is the only daughter of her biological parents Lynn (deceased) and Issac Ramsey (deceased).

## Biological Information

### Birth Place

University of Illinois (Chicago, Illinois)

## Life

### Degree

Classical Studies (Major)Communication Studies (Minor)Early Childhood Studies (Minor)

## Family

### Father

Issac Ramsey (deceased)Calvin Dixion (adopted, deceased)

### Mother

Lynn Ramsey (deceased)Melanie Dixion (adopted, deceased)

## History

### Early Life

Elise Fiona Ramsey was born on April 5th, 1996, at the University of Illinois Hospital. She is the first child Lynn and Issac Ramsey. Elise was loved very much by her father, who wanted to give his daughter the world. Her father Issac worked diligently to provide his family with everything they needed. The young family lived in a cozy condo in the heart of the city. Her mother, however, was a bit more distant. To Lynn Ramsey her work came before her daughter, which was what led to Elise going into daycare at the age of 5 months.

For the most part, Elise had a regular first 3 years of life. Her parents fought a bit more than average parents but they loved her, and provided her with what she needed. Elise's father always made sure to spend every moment on the weekends with his daughter. Often playing outside in the snow, or inside building forts.

On October 12th, 1999 the family was coming back from a night with Lynn's family. Unknown, or more likely overlooked by her husband, Lynn has a couple too many drinks. This led to a major car accident, as the car collided head on with another. Killing both Lynn and Issac Ramsey, as well as the 16-year-old in the car they hit. Elise, however, came out by some miracle, with not a scratch on her.

When the police showed up, they took Elise to her closest relatives, her mother's parents, but they refused to take her in. Her grandmother had started a huge fight with her daughter which had lead to her drinking, the guilt was too much for her and she gave Elise over to the foster system, where she stayed for 3-months in a group home.

After 3-months Elise is fostered by Melanie and Calvin Dixion. The pair are both in their late forties and have a 15-year-old daughter but after only a month fostering Elise they decide to adopt her officially. Elise is loved by both of her new parents completely, although her new sister Holly Dixion does not approve of having a little sister. Elise also falls in love with the family's old Dalmatian.

It takes 3-months after her adoption for Melanie Dixion to realize that she is suffering from post-traumatic stress as a result of the accident. Every time Elise gets into a car she starts crying. It takes a lot of dedication and hardwork on her parents part but eventually Elise begins to heal and move on from what happened. Although the true story of what happened is never revealed to her, only simply that her parents where in an accident.

At the age of five, Elise enters kindergarten. She enjoys school and being around kids her own age, making lots of friends and being social despite her rough upbringing.

When Elise is eight, Holly moves out to attend Dartmouth University. Elise really enjoys living at home with only her parents and herself. Holly comes back on holidays to visit her parents but not much more than that. Lots of distance grows between the two and they never develop much of a relationship.

When Elise is twelve Holly moves to DC and she goes with her parents to welcome her to her new apartment, where she meets Matteo Chaplen for the first time. Elise and Matteo get along well, which leads to Holly getting jealous and not allowing them to have much of an interaction after that.

Six years later, the family is brought back together when Melanie Dixion passes away from an unexpected heart attack. Elise grieves a lot for the only mother she ever truly knew and because of this her grades slip a little that year.

In May of 2013, Elise graduates from Heritage High School and is given the Principle Honour Award for her dedication in school as well as her 'always positive attitude'.

She originally applies to Stanford University's writing program and gets accepted. But after finding out how much it will be to cover the cost of tuition and living expenses and failing to get any financial aid, she turns down the opportunity and instead works for a year and a half before going to the University of Florida.

In February of 2014 Calvin Dixion passes away, cracking Elise's heart in two. Calvin had been the best father Elise could have asked for. Loving, dedicated and kind. Having already built a career before Elise was adopted, Calvin could afford to take a step back and care for Elise diligently. When he passed away a small piece of Elise went with him.

In September of the same year, Elise started at the University of Florida. On move in day, she meets Skylar Soini and the two girls hit it off right away. She is the perfect girl to balance out Elise and get her out of her comfort zone and help her get over the crippling grief she had been feeling for the past six months. In their second year, Elise and Skylar move out of their campus dorm to an apartment a block from campus. Skylar, knowing that Elise was much more confined budget wise only asks her to pay 20% of the rent. Which Elise feels slightly guilty about but grateful at the same time.

Elise is very dedicated to her studies all throughout University and comes out in the top 1% of her class. She graduates with a major in classical studies and a minor in communications and early childhood studies. About a year after Elise and Skylar graduate they move to Washington DC, Skylar following her boyfriend and Elise following Skylar. The two girls find an apartment together for six months before Elise moves out into her own apartment.

For the first year she lived in DC, Elise worked as a hotel clerk. Working for the hotel chain that Skylar's parents owned. She is very dedicated to her job. She found that her people skills helped exceptionally in her line of work.

About a year after her move to DC, Elise on a whim hands her resume into the new, up and coming company InJustice Inc. Completely caught off guard when she is actually called in for an interview for the CEO's secretary position. Very nervous and jittery, but also not expecting the interview to turn into anything she walks into Brian Harper's office.

Elise is caught completely off guard when she meets Brian, she had heard that the CEO of the company was young, but she was not expecting a twenty-seven year old, nor was she expecting the handsome, breath-taking man that greeted her. The interview was conducted by Brian Harper, Cody Hanley, and Zahra Miller.

When Elise gets the phone call that she got the job, she is beyond surprised. How she ended up getting the job at such a prestigious company she would never know, but it turned out to be the best thing that ever happened to her. Elise finds it beyond difficult to keep her feelings for her new boss under control, she is nearly swept off her feet every time she is around him. The only thing keeping her head on straight is knowing that he is a player and hates commitment, knowing full well she is not cut out for the one-night stand thing.

Elise spends a lot of time researching Brian over the next six months. Exploring his Facebook page, filled with pictures of acquaintances and friends as well as picture after picture of the many women he had slept with, his instagram, filled with pictures of him on vacation with his brother and family, and his Linkedin, filled with pictures of him meeting high up political figures and other professional achievements. As well as scouring the internet for all news stories that had been done on him, finding that there were hundreds.

## Physical Appearance

> "Kind of like an overgrown child. But the look worked well for her. Not that she was immature. In fact, she often seemed to try and pull off a mature look. She always came to the office in pencil skirts, lively blouses. An attempt perhaps to show she fit in with all the other secretaries at the office." - Part of Brian's description of her appearance.
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Elise is often described, particularly by Brian to be naturally beautiful. In his words she does not need mountains of make-up to make herself look attractive she just was. She has a heart-shaped face with higher cheekbones, small nose, thin eyebrows, full lips and larger eyes. All of which is described to give her an innocent almost child-like appearance. She has long, straight dark-reddish brown hair, that runs past the mid-point of her back.

Elise is described to have ocean-blue eyes that swim with emotions. Like an open book to her heart and soul just waiting to be read. She is described to wear her emotions on her face, a completely open book to the world. She generally doesn't wear pounds of makeup rather she uses natural shades and light touches to accentuate her features and bring out her natural beauty.

She stands at 5'5. She is slim but fit. A testament to her runs and attempts to work out and keep her body in shape. She is very dedicated to hair removal, making sure that every part of her body is void of it.

Elise is often described to have a carefree but put together air to her. Like she has an inner child just waiting to be set free. In an attempt to hide that part of herself she wears formal attire, pencil skirts, slacks and lively blouses.

## Personality & Traits

Elise is often described as a girl who wears her heart on her sleeve and is good to everyone. She has a lot of empathy and understanding for those around her. At first she seems like an innocent person in need of protecting but underneath she is actually very strong and used to battling through tough times. Although she does like the ability to lean on those that show that she can trust them.

Elise can be rather stubborn, especially when it comes to her morals and beliefs. She likes to fight her own battles and doesn't like to feel like she is a burden. Which is why she struggles a lot when her husband tries to protect her and take care of her.

Elise is especially kind and sweet to those around her. Even those she just met she is willing to pour her soul to. She has been hurt before but that has not stopped Elise from giving herself over to every relationship she has ever had.

## Trivia

Elise's full name is Elise Fiona Ramsey Dixion. The name 'Elise' is Hebrew for God's promise. 'Fiona' is the latinized version of the Greek word for fair, or white. The name 'Ramsey' comes from Britain and means low-lying hand. Finally the name 'Dixion' is traditionally Scottish and English meaning strong-leader.

Elise has the below tattoo on her ankle.

Elise's spirit animal is a