Albert & Dorothy Abbott

Supporting Characters / Jack's Parents

Biography

Albert and Dorothy Abbott were once ordinary people with modest dreams before falling into debt and becoming indentured workers at the GigaSource mining colony. Though the brutal conditions of the mine have broken them physically, they maintained a small pocket of love and protection for their son Jack amidst the harshness of their existence. They established a simple routine of silent meals together and gentle physical affection, creating what normalcy they could for their child. Despite their exhaustion and the grimness of their circumstances, they never stopped caring for Jack, representing the only source of genuine love in his life until their tragic deaths in an explosion caused by a sabotaged air filtration system.

Personality Traits

Resilient Selfless Protective Weary Loving Broken

Appearances

Stolen Freedom - Though they appear only briefly before their deaths in the mine explosion, Albert and Dorothy's influence on Jack's character and motivation is profound. Their quiet dignity in the face of oppression and their unconditional love for their son shape his worldview and fuel his determination to escape.

Key Relationships

Jack Abbott

Their son is the centre of their world and the recipient of what little love and comfort they can provide in the harsh environment of the mine. They shield him from the worst aspects of their reality, allowing him to maintain a kind of childhood innocence despite their circumstances.

Each Other

Albert and Dorothy's relationship is a testament to enduring love in impossible conditions. They find small comforts in one another, often communicating without words through gentle touches and shared glances that speak volumes about their bond.

GigaSource Corporation

As indentured workers, their relationship with the corporation is one of exploitation and oppression. The terms of their indenture essentially make them slaves, with their debt ultimately transferred to Jack upon their deaths, perpetuating the cycle of corporate servitude.