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Megan Olsen is Tulip Olsen's mother, and the ex-wife of Andy Olsen. Although Megan appears in only a few episodes she plays an important role in her daughters development throughout the season.
Appearance[]
Megan is a woman of light complexion with messy chin length blonde hair. She often wears light coral sweaters and jackets.
In the first episode Megan is seen wearing a redwood colored sweater, light blue Capri jeans, and brown moccasin shoes.
Personality[]
Megan is a caring mother who wants the best for her daughter Tulip but is ultimately occupied with managing her work life and organizing after a recent divorce with her ex-husband. Despite this Megan makes an effort to work with Andy in order to support their daughter's needs.
History[]
Early life[]
At one point, Megan married a man named Andy and the two had a daughter together. However she was born with breathing difficulties but she “bounced back like a perennial flower” and she named her daughter Tulip.
While she cared for her daughter, Megan and Andy fought constantly and the two eventually divorced. After the divorce she gained full or majority custody of Tulip with Andy having visitation rights.
Book One - The Perennial Child[]
The Grid Car[]
While she is speaking on the phone with her ex-husband, she learns he can not take Tulip to Oshkosh game design camp due to a misunderstanding where she booked extra shifts at her workplace due to thinking her daughter would be gone. This prompts Tulip to storm away in anger.
The Cat's Car[]
She is seen in memories on Tulip’s tape.
The Engine[]
Seven months after Tulip leaves the train, she says goodbye to her daughter as Andy takes her to game design camp.
Trivia[]
- Megan is the first and only mother figure who is seen in the show outside being portrayed in memory tapes.
- Megan is the also first mother of a protagonist to have a canon name. The second being Ryan's mom.
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