Jessica grew up in a God-fearing middle-class family in Louisiana. Her parents were devout Christians who stressed strict studies, good grades and faith in Jesus. Her father beat her and her little sister with his belt for the smallest error in her chores or bad grades. Her mother either approved of his treatment or was too intimidated to intervene.
Her family life was very repressed. She was home-schooled and sent to regular Bible Studies. Every privilege was earned through chores and/or studies. She was not allowed a cell phone or a computer. She was only allowed to listen to Christian music, and her clothes were plain, old-fashioned hand-me-downs, particularly knee-length dresses. She was taught to act and sit like a proper lady, and was forced to take up the clarinet.
Jessica just before being turned
However, being a 17-year-old girl, Jessica was not completely blind to popular culture. Jessica listened to different genres of music with friends with her and chatted about the latest events. One afternoon, after her friends suggested sneaking out to a friend's party, Jessica readily agreed. It was her first time defying her parents' rules, and she knew she'd pay dearly if caught. She never imagined she would pay for her night of fun with her mortal life.