Jennie Reeves

**Jennie Reeves** is a character in the Paramount+ series, *Lawmen: Bass Reeves*, who is portrayed by Lauren E. Banks. Jennie is Bass's wife.

## Biography

### Part I

Jennie is one of the slaves owned by George Reeves in Grayson Country, Texas. In March 1862, George returns from the war with Bass. Jennie is happy to see Bass alive. After they have sex, George calls Bass. Bass soon returns with blood on his hands. Realizing that he attacked George, Jennie makes Bass promise that he will runaway and won't come back.

After the Union wins, Jennie becomes free. She has a daughter from Bass and goes to live in Fort Smith, Arkansas. In July 1865, Bass comes to Fort Smith, and after he meets Jennie, she reveals that she still loves him and they have a daughter, Sally.

### Part II

In 1875, Jennie is pregnant and lives with Bass and their four children in Van Buren, Arkansas. Bass is asked by Sherrill Lynn to become his posse man and Jennie convinces Bass to accept. The next day, she buys a piano. She notices that one of the young men delivering it, Arthur Mayberry and Sally look at each other, and send Sally back in the house. Later Arthur returns offering to help fix the piano, but Jennie tells him to not come back again until Sally is old enough. When Bass returns, she shows him the piano, explaining that she promised that they will pay once Bass is paid, but Bass reveals that he didn't get paid as he punched Sherrill, however he will find a way to pay for it.

### Part III

Jennie is doing the laundry with Sally, and tells her that soon she will need to help her even more with the house chores and raising the kids. Few days later, Jennie starts to have contractions and prepares to give birth. That night, Bass returns and finds Jennie sleeping in front of the fire, while holding their new baby.

### Part IV

Jennie is at the church with the kids. Pastor Boom invites Edwin Jones to give a speech, after which Esme hands the people some invitations. Being an old friend, Jennie goes to speak with Esme. Later, Jennie meets up with Edwin and Esme. Edwin is impressed by Bass' work as he works deep in the Indian Territory, where no one else wants to work. He reveals his of making townships there, but knows it will be a lot of work.

### Part V

Jennie is aware that Sally lied her and have been meeting Arthur, and reminds her that she needs to do what she tells her and behave. Sally gets annoyed by that and wonders when she will be old enough to be herself.

Bass returns home to his family, where the young kids barely react to his return. Sally is excited about he Carnival during the weekend and shows Bass the dress she will be wearing. In the morning, Billy comes to pick Bass, who then reveals that he will be gone for a week. Annoyed that Bass won't be able to take her to the carnival, Sally leaves the room. Jennie is annoyed that Bass didn't say anything last night and states that the kids doesn't recognize him, due to him constantly being gone. Bass tries to explains its his job, however Jennie states that there are more important things than money. After Bass leaves, Jennie tells Sally that Arthur can take her to the Carnival.

Esme visits Jennie. She explains that she saw Sally with a boy and wonders if its okay for her to be alone with him, since a lot of black people have been disappearing, however Jennie states that Sally will be fine. While having a drink, Esme shares how their friend Samson Flower vanished in Red Fork. Months later, they received a letter from Buck Thorne, the man Samson was supposed to meet, who explains that when he arrived in Red Fork, he found Samson's bag and clothes in the room Samson rented, however Samson was gone. Other guests at the hotel, said that they heard a rider that night. Sally gets a bit worried and decides that they go pick up Sally from the Carnival. On their way, they meet Sally and Arthur and pick them up.

### Part VI

Back at the Reeves farm, there is a disagreement, with Edwin insinuating that Bass serves another master. The situation escalates, but Jennie intervenes.

Later, Bass apologizes to Sally and Jennie for his absence during the carnival.

### Part VII

In a flashback, Jennie and Bass host Judge Parker and his wife for dinner at their farm.

Later, Esme visits Jennie in the evening. Jennie opens up to her about strain on the Reeves family due to Bass's demanding role as a deputy marshal. She discusses the toll it's taking on their family.

Bass confides in Jennie about the murder of Curtis, a boy he loved like a son. Despite Jennie's tears, she doesn't attempt to stop Bass as he expresses his determination to pursue the man responsible.

### Part VIII

When faced with the prospect of returning to the plantation amid rumors of reinstating slavery, Jennie rebuffs the proposition from their former mistress, Rachel, with a slap.

Later, Jennie informs Esme of the urgent need to resist, emphasizing the potential loss of everything if they don't take a stand.

The season concludes with Bass returning home and reuniting with Jennie. Their gathering in the yard, along with the children, suggests a sense of familial connection and solidarity.

## Personality

Jennie is a supportive and understanding person.