Jesse’s parents are in the Navy. Growing up, he spent brief periods of time with them when they were living in safe or stable places around the world. The rest of the time, he was passed from relative to relative. He grew into an unstable, rebellious teenager who wore out his welcome everywhere, by the time he was in high school. The last straw occured when he stole his uncle's motorcycle to go joy riding. He ended up losing control of it and driving it through a store window. This cost  him his eye. Jesse’s been ‘lost’ since his accident. He had always planned to follow in his parents’ footsteps straight into the armed forces. The loss of his eye prevents this from happening. He has no idea what he wants to be when he 'grows up'.  

Love 

Jesse has never been able to stay faithful for long. He wants to, but somehow, whenever things begin to go well, he manages to screw  up. 

*Tia  was Jesse’s only serious girlfriend. He met her in Los Angeles. Her father forbade her from dating him, so she left home and moved in with her half brothers, Racolo and Aless, in the home of the Lady with the Dog. Then She invited Jesse to join her. This was right after his accident. He had nowhere else to go, so he agreed.  Things were going well between them. Then she found out he cheated on her. She confronted him. They had a big fight. She had enough and moved back to her father’s house and never looked back. 

Io the Genie

Jesse was homophobic, until he met *Io the genie. Through the genie's gentle, unselfish nature, Io managed to touch something deep inside Jesse. He tried to deny his feelings but they were too strong.  The two of them were an item for a while but things have since fizzled out. Jesse has a roving eye and although Io doesn’t mind sharing, Jesse can’t seem to wrap his head around that. Jesse still insists he's not gay. Io was special because he was a genie  (at the time) so this can’t count as a homosexual relationship (according to Jesse).
Io has since been freed from his lamp and is now human.  Jesse was happy for him when he found a job and mentor in the elvin realm - where he lives now. . 

Neve 

When Neve first arrived, Jesse wasn't happy about it. His parents sent her to the home of the Lady with the Dog without mentioning it to him. The last thing Jesse wanted was a baby sister to look after, especially one that can be such a handful. After a long learning curve, the two have fallen into a routine that works for them. Jesse was reminded how it felt to be raised without parents, so he’s learned to be more understanding of her needs. He even enjoys her company, most of the time.  She adores him.

Aless 

Jesse came to know Aless through Tia, his ex-girlfriend. Aless is Tia’s younger brother.  Jesse developed a soft spot for this shy nerdy kid. 

Esmodonti 

- and Jesse are friends. In the past, they were friends with benefits. When Jesse finds himself going through a rough time, he turns to Es. She never judges him and  always seems to know just what to say to straighten him out. He considers her one of his closest friends.

Tahariel 

When Jesse first saw Tahariel his heart stopped. Unfortunately, his mouth didn’t and he did not make a good first impression. Still, he thinks he has a chance with her. 

Vanni 

- realized the moment Neve arrived that Jesse needed help with her, so he stepped up. He makes sure Neve gets the attention she deserves from her big brother. At first Jesse resented Vanni’s interference, but then he realizes that  Vanni’s been helpful,  although he’ll never admit it. 

* Io and Tia are no longer living in the home of the Lady with the Dog.