David Anderson Cox

-Played By Cat-

Nickname(s): Dave, Davie (but only by those closest to him)

Age: 17

Grade: Senior

Birthday: April 14th

Appearance: David is a towering colossal of a human being at 6'5." Not only is he tall, but muscularly defined as well, although you'd never really know it by the constant array of button down, collared shirts he can be found in. His short, dark hair is worn spiked up in the front most days as it has gotten it that length where it doesn't do much for him to leave it laying flat. He has dark, brooding, almost intense eyes and most people think he's always in deep thought or concentration, which is true most of the time. His pensive look though is usually just a put on as his smile is always genuine and has a tendency to smile a lot.

David can usually be found sporting the latest styles in fashion for men. It really depends on what day you catch him on as to what he's wearing. If he's worked at the firm in the morning, chances are he'll be at school in a clean, crisp button down and a pair of khaki's or jean, or, if he has to come straight to school for a Student Council or some other extracurricular, a simple Polo shirt or logo T will be his attire of choice.

Personality: In a word, loyal. David's a faithful friend and is always around when you need a helping hand. He's not one for the backstabbing and such that seems to go on in the many different high school cliques. He is truly a kind hearted, loving person, but doesn't let himself get taken advantage of. His smarts and quick wit have ensured him of that. He has a keen sense of business, as well as the law, which have been ingrained into him as a young child and now as a teenager on the verge of adulthood.

David is extremely smart, but very modest, and most of his friends don't know he's close to the top of his class. Little do they know that this jock/school leader/all around nice guy could potentially be the valedictorian. He doesn't like to talk about his grades though as he feels that sort of thing isn't really anyone's business. He's driven, although at times he wish he wasn't as he seems to sometimes take on more than he can handle.

He's a charmer, that much is true, but not like the other guys at Richmond. He's sincere in his charm and that's what makes all the difference. His father taught him the manners with which he conducts himself day in and day out, whether it's in the office, at school, with friends, or on a date. He's a gentleman through and through and he'd never compromise that for anything.

Family: David is the only son of Ethan and Theresa Cox, former high school sweethearts. They stayed together throughout Ethan's college years at Harvard and once he passed the bar, he proposed marriage. Theresa, while outwardly thrilled at the idea of marrying the successful lawyer, was actually pushed into the marriage by her parents. Nine months later, David was welcomed into the world and Ethan couldn't be happier. Theresa, however, never wanted the child and two months after he was born, she hit the road running. Ethan, now having set up his own firm with Harvard classmate and Richmond alum, Allen Noble, drew up the papers for a quickie divorce which gave him custody of his son, since it was clear, after many weeks with no contact, that Theresa would never be coming back.

When his son was two, Ethan met Gwen at an alumni function in Boston held by the Mayor Winthrop, Gwen's father. The second he laid eyes on her, he knew he was in love. After many months of wooing and many trips back and forth between Ridgefield and Boston, Gwen finally accepted Ethan's proposal of marriage. She moved to Ridgefield, although reluctantly at first. The two were married soon thereafter and had two children, Madison (13) and Alex (10).

Little is known of Theresa, David's birth mother, but it is no secret that he very rarely refers to her as his mother. Instead it is Gwen who is his mother, as she has really been the only woman he has ever known as such. Not very many people know this, of course, except for those who are in his father's circle.

Mr & Mrs Cox

History: As stated earlier, his mother left their family when he was only a baby. He's never known her and has only seen pictures of her. He tried to contact her a few times, but she didn't even want to speak with him. While the rejection never really affected him outwardly, at least he never thought so, he is more loyal for it. He would never want anyone that he truly cared for to experience that type of rejection.

He met his two best and closest friends, McKenzie and Alistair Drew, in kindergarten and they've been friends ever since. He's been there when they needed him the most and they've been there when he's needed them the most. He has a special bond with McKenzie because when he was only 11 he donated blood for her when she needed a transfusion when she was hospitalized for bulimia/anorexia. He used to think that he was perhaps falling in love with his best friend, but soon shrugged that off, calling it crazy. He buried those feelings though, rationalizing that that sort of thing could never happen.

It was at the age of sixteen that he began to work at his father's firm. While some would think it foolish, to start working when he really didn't have to, he enjoyed taking home a check every week and placing it in his checking account. It was in that respect that he was very different from his fellow Laurelhurstians. His work ethic was impeccable, one to be admired, as his knowledge of the law grew with each passing week, and his father couldn't be happier. It's no secret that Ethan wants his son to follow in his footsteps at Harvard, but David makes no promises. He's still young and a lot can change between the beginning of the year, the time for filling out college applications, and the end of the year.

Neighborhood: Laurelhurst - # 26 Bellview Drive

Job: Works after school at his father's law firm, Cox, Noble, and Associates.

Vehicle: 1969 Cherry Red Ford Mustang Convertible and, on very rare occasions, a vintage Harley

Best Friend(s): McKenzie and Alistair Drew. Fairly close to Alyssa Noble since their dad's work together. Most of the basketball team.

Dating Status: David's never really had a serious girlfriend, maybe that's because he's a busy guy. It's not like he's never dated but he's just never felt that "spark" with anyone yet.

Social Status: Popular, jock crowd.

Class Schedule:

1st Period- Political Science
2nd Period- AP Statistics
3rd Period- Art
Morning Break
4th Period- AP Psychology
5th Period- Drama
Lunch
6th Period- AP European History
7th Period- Phys. Ed.
8th Period- Italian

Activities:

- Clubs: Student Council (President), S.A.D.D, NHS, Drama
- Sports: Baseball (Right Field), Basketball (Point)

Other Information:

Likes: Getting out of school for snow days, hanging out with the guys, art (but the guys don't know)

Dislikes: Lies, his birth mother,

Quote: "Finish each day and be done with it. You have done what you could; some blunders and absurdities have crept in; forget them as soon as you can. Tomorrow is a new day; you shall begin it serenely and with too high a spirit to be encumbered with your old nonsense." Ralph Waldo Emerson