Name: Oliver Elliot James Age/Birthday: 30. March 15, 1985 Relationship Status: Single Occupation: Police Officer
Oliver James was born in West Monroe, Louisiana. He was an only child, born another boy in a long line of James’ family men, destined to take over a piece of the family business. The James family were known for owning and operating some of the most popular five star restaurants spread across the South. Oliver grew up with his parents being in and out of the business; his mom was constantly in the kitchen to test out recipes and featured dishes while his dad maintained the business end of things.
His teenage years were easy. Ollie was surrounded by his cousins who were all near in age, which made being an only child relatively simple, growing through grade school and high school together easily. It wasn’t until one of his slightly younger, slightly smaller cousins was beginning to get picked on in school that he realized the family business wasn’t necessarily for him. Oliver had the overwhelming feeling of wanting to help. And it didn’t just stop at his cousin, who very easily became a less likely target when Oliver stood up to his bully for him; Something about the square jawline and a nearly six foot tall sixteen year old had the odds turning in the James’ cousins favor. It sparked Ollie’s mission to make sure people were safe, and happy, and supported. He joined the school’s GSA, which was a big step for a southern high school. He volunteered after school on the days he wasn’t at school. And when it came time to make the decision about college? Oliver opted for the police academy.
It was then that he realized he would constantly feel the guilt of wanting to please his parents and follow his dreams at the same time; both together were slightly unrealistic for only twenty four hours in the day. And after a long, difficult few years of distance from his parents and stressful schooling and physical tests from the academy, he made the largest decision of his life. He moved away from Louisiana and secured himself a home in Missouri in a town where a few distant relatives lived. He became a police officer in Joplin shortly after. And landed himself a stubborn, slightly worn in and a little too set in his ways partner. And despite the lack of communication skills his new partner possessed, Ollie was happy to be following the path he had chosen for himself. He was slowly settling into Joplin, happily.