Character Relationship Map: Intern

Characters

• Jocelyn Bennett (played by Dominique Swain) — protagonist

  An intern at Skirt, Jocelyn is overworked and underpaid but deeply devoted to the magazine, especially its photo spreads. When a spy leaks Skirt's ideas to a rival publication and suspicion falls on h...

• Paul Rochester (played by Ben Pullen) — protagonist

  A British deputy art director at Skirt, Paul shares interests with Jocelyn and becomes her romantic partner. His relationship with the supermodel Resin complicates their growing connection, and Jocely...

• Resin (played by Leilani Bishop) — supporting

  A supermodel and Paul's girlfriend, Resin stands between Jocelyn and the relationship she wants with him. Jocelyn later discovers that Resin is dating Paul because of his connection to Prince Charles....

• Alex (played by Anson Scoville) — minor

  A photo shoot technician at Skirt, Alex dates Jocelyn after she begins seeing him to make Paul jealous. The relationship does not last. The story identifies him through his work on photo shoots and hi...

Canonical Relationships

Family, romantic, and professional connections based on plot evidence.

• Jocelyn Bennett → Alex (Romantic Dating Partner) — Their short relationship is motivated by Jocelyn's unresolved feelings for Paul.

  Jocelyn starts dating Alex, a photo shoot technician, in an attempt to make Paul jealous, but the relationship does not last.

• Paul Rochester → Resin (Romantic Partner) — Resin's relationship with Paul creates the main romantic obstacle between Paul and Jocelyn.

  Resin is described as Paul's supermodel girlfriend.

• Jocelyn Bennett → Paul Rochester (Romantic Partner) — Their relationship develops from mutual interest into an engagement.

  Jocelyn meets Paul and begins falling in love with him. After Resin leaves Paul for another model, Paul and Jocelyn become engaged.

Story Dynamics

Alliances, conflicts, and narrative interactions that evolve throughout the story.

• Jocelyn Bennett → Resin (Conflict Romantic Rival) — Resin initially blocks Jocelyn's romantic hopes and becomes a source of rivalry.

  Jocelyn falls in love with Paul, but Paul's supermodel girlfriend Resin stands in her way. Jocelyn later learns that Resin dates Paul because he is re...

Story Analysis

An overworked magazine intern clears her name, advances her career, and finds lasting love amid workplace intrigue.

Plot Progression

1. A Loyal Intern Under Suspicion — Jocelyn works under harsh conditions at Skirt while remaining devoted to its photo spreads. When a spy leaks Skirt material to Vogue, suspicion begins to fall on her.
2. Love Among The Deadlines — Jocelyn investigates the infiltrator while meeting Paul, Skirt's deputy art director. Their shared interests deepen her feelings, but Paul's relationship with Resin creates a romantic barrier.
3. Jealousy And Professional Doubt — Jocelyn faces continuing workplace obstacles and only brief recognition from editors. She dates Alex to provoke Paul, but the relationship quickly fails.
4. The Spy And The Breakup — Jocelyn learns why Resin dates Paul, while the spy is finally apprehended. Her efforts lead to a better position at Skirt just as Resin ends her relationship with Paul.
5. A Shared Creative Future — Paul and Jocelyn become engaged after Resin leaves him. Two years later, Jocelyn is senior photo editor and Paul is a famous artist, with their wedding approaching.