Character Relationship Map: Prom

Characters

• Nova Prescott (played by Aimee Teegarden) — protagonist

  A prom committee member who initially hopes her crush Brandon will ask her to prom. After a fire destroys the decorations, she is forced to collaborate reluctantly with Jesse Richter. They gradually g...

• Jesse Richter (played by Thomas McDonell) — protagonist

  Initially indifferent to prom, he is forced by his principal to help Nova rebuild the decorations after a fire. Despite an early police encounter while sneaking into a neighboring school, he and Nova...

• Corey Doyle (played by Cameron Monaghan) — supporting

  Lucas's loyal friend who initially helps him navigate his crush on Simone. He is repeatedly sidelined as Lucas prioritizes Simone, but remains supportive. His favorite band, Stick Hippo, holds signifi...

• Ali Gomez (played by Janelle Ortiz) — minor
• Rolo (played by Joe Adler) — minor
• Brandon Roberts (played by Jonathan Keltz) — minor
• Principal Dunnan (played by Jere Burns) — minor
• Tyler Barso (played by DeVaughn Nixon) — supporting

  Jordan's boyfriend who negligently burns down the prom storage shed, leaving Nova to rebuild alone. He attempts to flirt with Simone, causing jealousy that leads Jordan to break up with him. Desperate...

• Jordan Lundley (played by Kylie Bunbury) — supporting

  Tyler's girlfriend who discovers suspicious evidence in his car but dismisses it initially. She witnesses Tyler's inappropriate conversation with Simone and immediately realizes his lack of commitment...

• Lloyd Taylor (played by Nicholas Braun) — supporting

  A student frustrated about having no prom date, frequently venting to his stepsister Tess. After experiencing multiple rejections, he encounters a dejected Lucas and shares his own dating struggles. U...

• Tess Torres (played by Raini Rodriguez) — supporting

  Lloyd's stepsister who listens to his frustrations about being without a prom date. While not heavily involved in the main prom planning or romantic subplots, she serves as a confidant for Lloyd. By t...

Canonical Relationships

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

• Tyler Barso → Jordan Lundley (Romantic Boyfriend) — They begin the story as a dating couple.

  Jordan is Tyler's girlfriend and finds an earring in his car. Tyler later takes Jordan on a date in the decoration shed.

• Lloyd Taylor → Tess Torres (Family Stepsiblings) — Tess is Lloyd's stepsister and eventual prom companion.

  Lloyd complains to his stepsister Tess that he has no date. At the end, he reveals that he is taking his sister to prom.

• Principal Dunnan → Jesse Richter (Power Authority Figure) — The principal uses school authority to force Jesse's cooperation.

  Principal Dunnan disciplines Jesse for his lack of respect and makes graduation conditional on helping Nova.

• Nova Prescott → Brandon Roberts (Romantic Crush) — Nova initially has romantic feelings for Brandon.

  Nova hopes Brandon will ask her to prom, but he disappoints her by not asking.

Story Dynamics

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

• Corey Doyle → Jesse Richter (Social Student Acquaintance) — The plot establishes only a limited shared school context.

  Both Corey and Jesse are students involved in the prom-centered events at the same school.

• Corey Doyle → Nova Prescott (Social Prom Community Member) — They are connected through the school's prom events.

  Corey is part of the same student prom storyline, while the plot describes him as a loyal friend involved in helping with a prom invitation.

• Tyler Barso → Nova Prescott (Unknown Cause Of Setback) — Tyler's negligence creates Nova's central practical obstacle.

  Tyler forgets to extinguish a candle, and the resulting fire burns down the shed containing the prom decorations, leaving Nova to rebuild them.

• Brandon Roberts → Rolo (Alliance Committee Teammate) — They are connected through committee responsibilities.

  Brandon and Rolo are both named as members of Nova's prom committee.

• Ali Gomez → Brandon Roberts (Alliance Committee Teammate) — Their connection is based on joint committee work.

  Ali and Brandon are both listed among the prom committee members working with Nova.

• Nova Prescott → Jesse Richter (Alliance Forced Collaborator) — A compulsory partnership develops into mutual cooperation.

  Principal Dunnan gives Jesse a choice between helping Nova rebuild the decorations and losing the ability to graduate. Nova and Jesse reluctantly coop...

• Nova Prescott → Rolo (Alliance Committee Teammate) — They share responsibility for organizing the prom.

  Rolo is named as one of Nova's friends on the prom committee.

• Nova Prescott → Ali Gomez (Social Friend) — Ali supports Nova both socially and during the prom crisis.

  Ali is listed among Nova's friends on the prom committee. Ali also visits Nova and later informs her that the fountain centerpiece has failed.

• Ali Gomez → Rolo (Alliance Committee Teammate) — They participate in the same prom-planning group.

  Ali and Rolo are both identified as Nova's friends on the prom committee.

Story Analysis

A damaged prom forces students to confront romance, friendship, family pressure, and the meaning of choosing someone honestly.

Plot Progression

1. Plans, Crushes, And Doubts — Nova prepares the prom with her friends while hoping Brandon will invite her. Other students face uncertainty about dates, relationships, and whether prom matters to them.
2. Ashes Of The Prom — Tyler's forgotten candle burns down the decoration shed, forcing Nova to rebuild everything. Principal Dunnan compels Jesse to assist her under threat of graduation consequences.
3. Unlikely Cooperation — Nova and Jesse gradually work together and become closer, even while a risky visit to a neighboring school ends with police intervention. Prom-related romantic tensions continue to escalate.
4. Truths And Breakups — Mei finally tells Justin about her university acceptance and receives his support. Jordan ends her relationship with Tyler, while Nova's feelings for Jesse become clear to her friends.
5. The Prom Night Choice — Nova's father interferes with her relationship with Jesse, leaving Nova heartbroken and Jesse withdrawn. Jesse changes his mind, repairs the fountain, asks Nova to prom, and reunites with her through...