Spencer Carlin
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| Spencer Carlin | |||||||||
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| Portrayed by | Gabrielle Christian | ||||||||
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| Gender | Female | ||||||||
| Date of birth | 1989 | ||||||||
| Age | 17 | ||||||||
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Spencer Carlin is a fictional character from the television series South of Nowhere. Spencer attends King High, the central setting for the show. She is played by Gabrielle Christian. Spencer has been experimenting with her sexuality since the beginning of the series. She has been in a romantic relationship with Ashley Davies. She has stated a preference for females and, during seasons two and three, has stated a disinterest in dating males.
[edit] Season 1
Spencer Carlin and her family moved from a small town in Ohio to the big city Los Angeles. Here, she quickly formed a bond with bad-to-the-bone chick Ashley Davies.
Throughout the season, Spencer's friendship with Ashley soon surfaced into a relationship when in the last episode of the season, Spencer and Ashley slept together.
[edit] Season 2
Dating throughout most of season 2. The first character to know about their relationship is their friend Aiden. Spencer then comes out to Chelsea, and is overheard by Spencer's brother Clay (Chelsea's boyfriend). Both are immediately accepting and supportive. Her other brother, Glen, catches them kissing, and acts hostile toward them before eventually accepting their relationship. Spencer's mother Paula catches the two in bed later on and stops them from seeing each other, despite Arthur's, Spencer's dad, attempts to be accepting and keep his family functioning normally. This hits the breaking point when Paula hired an exgay therapist to come and convert Spencer. Paula's actions drive Spencer to run away with Ashley. She eventually comes back home and her mother starts to accept their relationship.
Spencer and Ashley become free to date each other openly. However, a problem arises when Aiden discovers he still loves Ashley, creating a love triangle between the three. Spencer finds out at the prom, and it soon becomes obvious to everyone as they begin to leave. Spencer and Aiden argue, and Ashley tells them that "I decide who I love." Spencer tells her to "just decide." But before Ashley can choose, a drive-by shooting occurs and her decision is left unknown at the end of season 2.
[edit] Season 3
After an extended period of kissing her, Spencer realizes she can't forgive Ashley for leaving her for the summer. Although she ends the relationship, Spencer still talks to Ashley, but wants to find a different life for herself.
After Ashley and Spencer's breakup, Spencer meets with Madison for lunch. Madison informs her that there are many single lesbians in LA. Spencer decides to adapt this new mindset immediately.
Later that day, Spencer bumps into a new girl, who says she is hot. Later, they run into each other at Chelsea's art studio, and the girl introduces herself as Carmen. They spend the whole day together, during which they talk about themselves, their lives, and during which Carmen states that she is a lesbian. That night, Spencer and Carmen kiss passionately.
In the next episode, Spencer introduces Carmen to her parents. They spend the whole day playing games, but Carmen gets uncomfortable after they see a tattoo on her hand. Spencer tries to console her by saying her parents just want to know her, but Carmen shrugs her off, saying "You don't even know me."
The next day, Ashley invites Spencer to her new hotspot, Ego, to party. Spencer agrees, but takes Carmen along. Angry, Ashley insults Carmen, calling her Spencer's community service project (she was not aware that they were dating). Spencer, angry, leaves with Carmen. They go to Chelsea's studio, where Spencer tells Carmen that she and Ashley had dated. Carmen gets angry, calling Ashley a "stuck-up, phony, white trash bitch" and saying that Spencer still loves her. Spencer tries to calm her down, but Carmen pushes her into a wall. Spencer tells her to leave, hurt and crying a little.
Spencer ends it with Carmen, and Carmen moves to San Diego.
Spencer makes plans to go to the LGBT festival, and wants her mom to go with her. But due to her mom's reservations, they start fighting again about Paula's homophobia. Spencer instead goes to the festival with her dad. Later, Ashley stops by and convinces Paula to go. Spencer is thrilled, and thanks her mom for being part of "one of the greatest days of my life." Paula replies, "It was one of mine too." That night, Spencer calls Ashley and thanks her for bringing Paula. She tells Ashley to open her door, and when Ashley does, Spencer is standing right there. After revealing her naked body, they kiss.
It is shown in the new 3B promos, though, her kissing another girl who sources have named "Jonica." implying she either cheats, or moves on from, Ashley.
