Catherine Robinson

Catherine Robinson
Life status	Unknown
Born	1998/1999
Species	Monkey
Sex	Female
Race	White
Religion	Judaism (non-practicing)
Other names	Inmate 4127
Relative(s)	Laverne Crosswire † (mother) Oliver Frensky † (father) Francine Frensky (sister) Chip Crosswire † (step-father) Oliver Read (half-brother) At least two children Arthur Read (possible brother-in-law) Kate Read (half-sister-in-law) Niece Great-nieces or great-newphews Moses (great-grandfather)

Catherine Moses Robinson is a female monkey, daughter of Laverne and Oliver and older sister to Francine. Originally from Elwood City, Pennsylvania, Catherine ran away to Tallahassee, Florida in 2014. She has at least two children with her ex-husband, Adolf, and gained a younger half-brother from her mother's second marriage.

As a teenager, Catherine had an infatuation with Chip Crosswire, and the pair had a controversial on-and-off relationship characterized by drama and passion. Although they eventually both married other people, the romantic tension and speculation between them continued until Chip's death in 2023.

Catherine was last seen alive at the 2023 inauguration of Elwood City Mayor Prunella Deegan. Mass murderer Alan Powers opened fire on the crowd in attendance, and it is unknown if Catherine survived.

Biography

Early life

Catherine Moses Frensky was born in 1998 or 1999 to Oliver and Laverne Frensky. In 2006, her younger sister, Francine, was born. The family had meager earnings, as Oliver's job as a sanitation engineer was the only household income. They lived in Westboro Apartments.

Family troubles

Catherine and her family after Oliver's death.

In May 2014, Oliver Frensky lost his job and subsequently committed suicide by jumping out of the apartment window. His death plummeted the family into financial destitution. Eventually, the Frenskys became so poor that they lost their apartment and ate the family cat.

Soon after, the family was "exiled" from their Jewish synagogue because Francine ate a few pieces of bacon.

First reunion with Chip

Catherine and Chip on a date.

"Can we... get back together? Like old times?"

—Chip talking to Catherine over the phone.

In June 2014, Catherine and Chip rekindled their relationship for the first time. Apparently, they had dated in the past but broke up.

Three days later, Catherine and Chip were on a date at Young & Hip Café. After coming back from the restroom, Catherine was shocked to find her sister, Francine, romantically sharing a drink with Chip.

First breakup and second reunion with Chip

Soon after Francine and Chip began dating, Catherine became furious and desperate. After hearing her pleas, Chip seemed to be sympathetic. He suggested that the two sisters duel each other, with the victor winning Chip. In the fight, Francine defeated Catherine with just one sucker punch.

Chip stopping Catherine from jumping off the bridge.

Catherine began to contemplate suicide, saying "life's not worth living" if Chip didn't love her. After positioning herself at the edge of Suicide Bridge, she sent a final text to Chip that read "say u <3 me or its over." After reading the text, Chip abandoned Francine and reunited with Catherine just moments before she would have jumped.

Second breakup with Chip

During August, Catherine and Chip seemed to have a stable romantic life. But, meanwhile, the relationship was causing controversy among their younger sisters and parents. Laverne, Catherine's mother, didn't want her daughter dating a non-Jew, while Chip's father didn't want him dating someone as "poor as dirt."

On August 30, 2014, Catherine and Chip were forcefully separated by their parents. A week later, while Catherine was mournfully looking out her apartment window, she received a letter from Chip saying that he was "back at Tallahassee Tech" (the college he attended). Catherine ran away from home in hopes of reuniting with Chip.

Chip's first engagement

Catherine and a newly-engaged Chip.

On September 30, Catherine finally arrived at Tallahassee Tech after traveling across the county on foot. Almost immediately after seeing Chip, she realizing that he was wearing a large engagement ring. Later, at a coffee shop, Chip told her that he had thought Catherine had "given up" on him. Catherine said he could "like whoever" he wanted, but broke down crying once Chip had left.

Exhausted and distraught, Catherine called her mother back in Elwood City, saying that she was coming home. But instead of welcoming Catherine back, Laverne essentially disowned her.

"You're not my daughter. You never were."

—Laverne's words to Catherine before hanging up the phone.

Murder of Jemima Jewels and prison sentence

Catherine crying over Jemima's dead body.

On December 18, 2014, Catherine somehow acquire a handgun. She broke into the dorm of Jemima Jewels, Chip's fiancée, and shot her in the leg. While Jemima was in anguish, Catherine accused her of stealing the "love of [her] life." She shot Jemima squarely through the forehead, killing her, just as Chip entered the room. After Jemima had died, Chip informed Catherine that he had recently broken off the engagement, meaning Catherine no longer had a reason to kill her.

By February 5, 2015, Catherine and Chip had seemingly resumed their relationship. Catherine was called into the police station for questioning surrounding Jemima's murder, during which she confessed to the crime. Catherine was officially charged with first-degree murder and sent to Tallahassee Prison. Her sentencing began on April 18, 2015.

Chip's second engagement

Chip shocking Catherine with his engagement ring.

While Chip was visiting Catherine in prison on June 10, 2015, Catherine was under the impression that he was coming to "save" her. However, instead Chip revealed that he was engaged to marry Laverne, Catherine's mother. Chip gave her a cake with the words "It's over. We're done." and left.

Catherine had somehow dug a large hole in the wall of her prison cell, probably a way of escape, but it is unknown if she ever used it.

Release from prison and marriage to Adolf

Sometime in 2019, Catherine was granted "early parole" from prison due to good behavior. She eventually married Adolf Robinson (who she described as a "kidnapper") and had at least two children.

Chip's return and suicide

Catherine sees Chip for the first time in eight years.

Around September 2023, Chip showed up at Catherine's trailer park home in Tallahassee. Catherine greeted him warmly, and called him an "old friend" when Adolf started getting suspicious. Once the pair was alone, Chip told Catherine that he "made a mistake" and wanted to "start a new life" with her. However, Catherine could not forgive him for abandoning her in prison and marrying her mother.

Catherine's answer devastated Chip. After leaving the trailer park, Chip found a steep cliff overlooking the ocean and flung himself off it. His body was found several days later, and Catherine was informed due to her number being the last called on his phone. After struggling to hide her grief from Adolf, she called her mother to tell her about Chip's death, saying that she blamed herself for the suicide.

Leaving Adolf and return to Elwood

Catherine and her mother embrace after being estranged.

Sometime after Chip's death, Catherine divorced Adolf. She stated that he "wasn't the one."

Catherine later received a message from her mother that Francine had been in a serious car accident. She quickly flew back to Elwood City, likely the first time she had returned since leaving in 2014. Catherine's reunion with her mother was emotional; they both admitted to making "mistakes" in their relationship. Catherine also met her half-brother, Oliver, for the first time, and was noticeably touched when she realized that he was Chip's son.

Catherine and her mother attended the inauguration of Mayor Prunella Deegan at City Hall on September 20, 2023. She is seen holding onto her mother in fear soon before gunman Alan Powers opened fired on the inauguration crowd. Laverne died in the crossfires, but it is unclear what happened to Catherine.

Genealogy

Crosswire family

Chip Crosswire †

Laverne Crosswire †

Oliver Read

Kate Read

Relationships

Person	Total tenure	Status	Status tenure	Children
Chip Crosswire	Before Elwood	Dating (?)	Before Elwood	0
		Broken up	Before Elwood–Issue 034
	Issue 034–039	Dating	Issue 034–039
		Broken up	Issue 039–048
	Issue 048–061	Dating	Issue 048–061
		Broken up	Issue 061–Around or soon after Issue 121
	Around or soon after Issue 121–Issue 154	Dating	Around or soon after Issue 121–Issue 154
		Broken up	Issue 154–180 (Chip's death)
Adolf Robinson	Before Issue 179–Between 188 and 209	Dating (assumed)	Before Issue 179	2 or more
		Engaged (assumed)
		Married	Before Issue 179–Between 188 and 209
		Divorced	Between 188 and 209–Present

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Appearances

Key
Green	This character made an appearance in this issue. (Type I)
Orange	This character was only mentioned in this issue. (Type II)
Blue	Alternative appearance: This character's name, likeness, or voice appeared in writing, a picture, or some other alternate form somewhere in this issue. (Type III)

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Accolades

Ceremony	Category	Result
1st Woody Awards	Best Female Character	Nominated
	Favorite Couple (with Chip Crosswire)	Won
2nd Woody Awards	Favorite Couple (with Adolf Robinson)	Nominated
	Least Favorite Couple (with Adolf Robinson)	Nominated
	Least-Likely-To-Endure Couple (with Adolf Robinson)	Nominated