The two argued about what was best for the twins.

It is clear that Mary-Ann was disgusted by this idea, and the friendship suffered as a result. Having shared with Tessa that Tyler was transgender, Tessa recommended that Mary-Ann send Tyler to a youth camp specializing in conversion therapy and prevention of same-sex attraction. Some time in October 2004, Mary-Ann confided in Tessa about her worries over the twins, Tyler in particular. If not, this could be one of the reasons behind Tessa's fondness for the twins as they grew up. It is unclear whether Tom and Tessa have any children of their own. The twins remember Tessa helping them one day after Tyler fell out of a large tree, Alyson fetching Tessa from town to drive Tyler to the hospital for his concussion. She had a fondness for them, insisting they were 'gifted', buying new textbooks for them and generally supporting the family through loans and gifts. She also spent a lot of time with Tyler and Alyson during their childhood, as they hung around the store and cafe when Mary-Ann was around. Tessa was previously best friends with Mary-Ann, who she would have played cards and canasta with frequently.

Tessa used to run a food truck, a time which she remembers fondly having kept the truck to use as an advertisement for her cafe beside the general store. Tessa was described as 'preachy' by Alyson.

This ties in with her strong religious beliefs. Tessa is known to be very generous with her friends and community.

She is frequently seen wearing sunglasses/ tinted glasses, along with a plaid scarf and blue puffy jacket. Tessa has dark short hair, tan skin, and dark eyes.

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