Turtle Bay Wanted Connections

Yet their intimacy exists in the shadow of duty. Kemal is engaged, bound by family obligations and expectations, and cannot be with her openly. Their relationship is therefore charged with tension: moments of closeness and desire mixed with restraint, longing, and the constant reminder of what they cannot have. Despite this, she remains steadfast, patient, and unwavering — a rare presence in his life who offers understanding, trust, and solace amid the pressures that define him.

He is a tall, imposing man, older than Maria Fernanda, with a presence that immediately commands attention. Born into a powerful cartel family, he was groomed from childhood to lead, learning the art of strategy, negotiation, and influence as naturally as others learn to walk. Every movement he makes exudes confidence and authority; every glance carries an unspoken calculation. He is sharp-minded, capable of reading people and situations with unnerving precision, and has learned to use charm and intimidation in equal measure. His engagement to Maria Fernanda was never a matter of choice for either of them — a calculated alliance between families designed to consolidate power. Yet, despite his pride and expectation of obedience, he finds himself unsettled by her defiance. When she fled Miami, he knew immediately. Her disappearance is not a challenge he can ignore. Now, he has followed her to Turtle Bay, driven by a combination of determination, fascination, and the need to reclaim what he believes is his — not just the engagement, but the control he has always exerted over his world. Beneath the exterior of authority and precision, there is a simmering intensity. He respects strength and cleverness, and Maria Fernanda’s independence both frustrates and intrigues him. He is relentless in pursuit, unafraid of confrontation, and accustomed to getting what he wants — making him a dangerous, unpredictable presence in her life.

Maria Fernanda Jaramillo’s twin brother is, in many ways, the mirror image of her—yet unmistakably his own person. Where Maria may carry a quiet intensity or sharp awareness, her twin wears life loudly and without apology. Personality & Presence He is charismatic, outgoing, and unapologetically flirtatious. People are drawn to him instantly, partly because of his confidence and partly because he seems to crave attention and excitement. Some people in their world jokingly (or not so jokingly) call him a “man whore,” which he either laughs off or leans into with a smirk. He knows how to light up a room, how to make someone feel seen—or make them wish they hadn’t. He lives for the party. Nights that last till dawn, champagne flowing freely, new lovers on the arm and old ones he’s forgotten by sunrise—that’s his element. He spends money with reckless abandon, as though every experience must be purchased and no bill should wait. The idea of consequences seems almost foreign to him; he treats life like an endless string of opportunities rather than responsibilities. Upbringing & Family Dynamics Raised with a silver spoon in his mouth, he’s always had access to privilege—whether he deserved it or not. Their mother dotes on him in a way that is very different from how Maria was treated. While Maria’s father is the apple of her eye and perhaps a grounding force for her, their mother’s favoritism toward her son is obvious and unashamed. This adoration has shaped him: he expects devotion, not discipline, and is surprised when the world doesn’t always acquiesce to his charm. Relationship with Siblings His relationship with Santiago, the older brother, is complicated. There’s respect, certainly, but also tension—likely born of unmet expectations, jealousy, and a fundamental difference in how each brother was parented. With Maria, the twin has a closer bond—partly because of shared history and partly because they understand each other in ways others don’t—but their similarities sometimes breed conflict as much as connection.

Zeynep is a recovering alcoholic. We can discuss if this character was also one or not, but they were her crutch. It was very likely a codependent relationship where she leaned on them heavily. When Zeynep overdid it and nearly died, this character gave her an ultimatum: get clean or lose them forever. The character left and it broke her heart. It does not have to be an "exes to lovers" scenario. It can be discussed. 

Theresa is a painter that lived next door to Quentin when he first moved into Turtle Bay fourteen years ago and they quickly connected over art, eventually starting a relationship, the two moved in together and had a daughter named Rose who is ten.

They are all very close but they lost their parents and Juliana raised her brothers until they were 18. She made sure they were okay but then she finally decided she needed to leave New York and she found Turtle Bay. Her siblings would've followed her here and the reason is UTP. 

This is someone that Bradley used to date. The reason as to why they broke up can be discussed. Maybe they want to get back together, maybe they are just meant to be friends or maybe they are just enemies. He is caring and wants to take care of people so maybe this character didn't want that. Like I said this can all be discussed. 

They are Santiago's younger siblings, and have been close like siblings should be. After Santiago's girlfriend cheated on him, one of his siblings could have traveled with him or all of them could have. They settled in Turtle Bay deciding to stay close to each other just in case they needed one another. Their history is completely UTP, but they would have been born in the States.

Kelsey is Abigail Slater's only child, she had Kelsey at the age of nineteen with her high school sweetheart. She thought he was going to stick around but he didn't. Instead he left her to go off to college. From there, Abigail's parents helped her raise Kelsey. She did her best to give her a wonderful childhood. When Kelsey was five that was when Orion Anderson came into their lives. He treated Kelsey like she was his own and Kelsey loved him like he was her own father. Abigail and Orion became a couple, he worked odd jobs around town all while helping to raise Kelsey. Recently Abigail and Orion got engaged but he told them that he had to go back to Turtle Bay, where he was originally from to handle somethings and talk to his own children, he lied to them about why they didn't speak. After a few months, Kelsey and Abigail joined him. Everything else in between is UTP!

Christina is the first born girl of Andrea and Christian Hamilton, she was born before she even had a chance to know her father. He was away overseas in the Marines. It was during this time that she was raised by Andrea by herself especially after receiving the news that Christian had been 'killed' overseas. For five years it was just Christina and her mother. And then it turned out that the Marines had been wrong, CJ was alive but barely. He had been kidnapped and tortured for five years. Once he got back and got the green light, the family reconnected.

Claire Anderson is the youngest out of the Anderson's siblings and the youngest of Victoria and Orion Anderson's children, she doesn't really remember her dad because he left when she was so young. So his return to Turtle Bay hasn't really affected her that much but that doesn't mean that she doesn't want to see him. She is supportive of her mother's current relationship. She is in college and working where you feel like she should be working.

They met in college, and fell fast for one another but at first they were just friends. Not really dating until their Junior year, they got married after college. Had their daughter and then a year later, she left them both. Why she left is completely up to you, same with her past.

Dakota got pregnant with Grace during her senior year of high school. She never told anyone who Grace's father was because it had been someone she was seeing on the down low which had been Donovan Miller. She told him and he bailed, leaving them both behind. So naturally Dakota raised above and moved on with her life and raised her little girl. They are close like mother and daughter should be. She did raise her to love music and art along with helping on the ranch when needed but Dakota is a big supporter of Grace's dreams.

Jackson and their mother have two daughters, the oldest being 25 years old and the youngest is 23. They had a normal childhood growing up, their parents loved them and supported them. Things fell apart though when their cousins father left, yes Jackson was still there for the girls but he was also helping their cousins. Who the girls were close to as well. Their parents ended up getting a divorce, granted even after that Jackson and their mother were still on good terms and helped each other raise the girls. After the girls graduated the oldest went to college and then the second born did as well. They both currently work at Turtle Bar that Jackson owns unless you have a different idea.

Jackson and UTP were high school sweethearts, they met their freshmen year of high school. Of course they bantered at first and never thought about dating. But they did start dating Sophomore year and continued through high school and college. It was their Junior year of high school that changed everything. They ended up getting pregnant with their first. But they made it work and they both ended up graduating and moving onto college. They got married in their Sophomore year after their second child was born. Everything seemed to be going good Jackson was on the police force, until Jackson's brother left. UTP could tell Jackson felt responsible for Orion's kids. That is what caused tension between them because while Jackson was busy with his own family he was also taking care of Victoria, his former sister in law and his nieces and nephew. UTP filed for divorce, it wasn't that they fell out of love or anything, she just felt like Jackson cared more about being there for his nieces and nephew. Even though Jackson did his best to be there for UTP and their daughters as well. They still love each other and always will. Their daughters are grown now, one being 25 and the other is 23.

They were a surprise set of twins, your muse would have been born ten minutes before roman was, they have an older sister named coraline, who just a year older than them. They were all close as siblings should be, they always tricked their parents about which one was which and sometimes they switched spots in class. but their background and stuff is completely UTP, I have been calling him Reese.