Emmy Nelson

Last updated through GM3 ch 37.

Given name Emily; called Emmy in narration and dialogue unless formal or legal context.

Mike's romantic interest and Liz's best friend; a realistic and enthusiastic fifteen-year-old who enjoys kissing Mike and wants to date him seriously despite her racist father's disapproval. She shares a picnic with him, expresses her desire for a relationship, and supports balancing fun with future considerations even after he leaves for college. She secretly visits McKinley and has sex with Clark, showing determination and anger at her father's restrictions, though this creates serious risks for everyone involved. As of Mar 1983 Liz reports Emmy was invited to Prom by someone Liz thinks is nice. July 23, 1983 — dating Brett (Bowling Green); Milton Lake picnic with Liz, Mindy, and Maggie. Oct 27, 1983 (via Liz) — plans Rutherford Community College criminal-justice degree, then Hayes County Sheriff's deputy; will move in with a cousin in Rutherford to leave her father's house; dates but no steady boyfriend; likely Taft with Mike next year.