Melody Coates

Last updated through GM3 ch 35.

Outspoken pre-law student; dated Mike earlier in the series; remains a blunt friend in the honors orbit. Sept 27, 1983 — joins Jason/Fran while Mike waits out the Rickenbacker drug sweep; approves his defiant tone with Dean Parker on the Tony Caldaroni report. Oct 4, 1983 — uncle arranges ACLU-affiliated McKinley attorney for unconstitutional dorm-wide search after fire-drill thefts; lawyer wins emergency preliminary injunction (no immediate expulsions for 21+ alcohol finds). Oct 14, 1983 — warns Mike police will treat Angie's disappearance as foul play; escorts him to Detective Tremaine; insists Clarissa witness the statement or he demand a lawyer; coaches Chancellor Evans deal (Parker resign or university faces action). Oct 15, 1983 — confirms Parker resignation; legal read on post-resignation defamation; joins rum party and Ding-dong! The Witch Is Dead sing-along.