Tess' history of failed relationship deemed this unwise but Tess does hold a firm friendship with Jones throughout her pregnancy until her final departure due to her contraction of pre-eclampsia. Although Tess is originally seen as a volatile character there are instances during the series that showcase her vulnerability as a human being. Her empathy toward a truant child Hayley who also suffers a tormenting childhood see Tess foster the child and consider _her_ adoption although this doesn't eventuate. <sep>, Pronoun: her <sep>, A: Hayley <sep>, B: Tess