Lyle C. Jackson (Step by Step)

Lyle C. Jackson, or C.J. is a main character in Step by Step. He is a honest man that was transported to Summercreek Highschool as a refugee. He is close friends with Nolan and the two work as a team. He is an intelligent, cunning man that is very outspoken.

Background
Lyle C. Jackson was most likely born around Indiana. In Idiana, he was an easily recogbized hoodlum. The police dispised his antics as he was involved ingang-related violence, but he was never arrested because of his bribery and charm. He befriended Nolan before they were sent to Summercreek Highschool. There he socialized with most of the refugees and security and grew close ties with Wyatt Johnson. Also, he was admired by the local community for his "antics", as he volunteered during times in need, though he was still viewed as a menacing man.

Summercreek High School
At the Summercreek Highschool, Lyle dealed in smuggling rations between refugees. He turned into Nolan's accomplice and helped purchase and sell supplies through the refugees when rations were low. Lyle was recuited to help round up refugees when the cafeteria was invaded by crazies. After he did some work, he searched for Wyatt and saw Brock Menster order Wyatt to do the same as Lyle with the refugees. Lyle caught up to Wyatt just in time to find him and other soldiers mauled by the crazies. Afterwards, he followed Brock past the school and into the school's storage closet. After finding the sergeant severely injured, he put aside his anger and helped Brock get medical help.

Personality
Lyle C. Jackson was born into a wealthy neighborhood, afterwards he strengthened his smarts. He became known as a cunning man who some saw as a challenge. Lyle used his street smarts and schooling to benefit himself and Indianapolis's unfortunates. He hustled and was under control of a gang in the city, and the members found him fit to be their leader. Despite his gang activity, he sent off most of his profits to local charities. On off days, he and willing gang members took over volunteering locations and "cleaned" up the city.

On the other hand, Lyle always has his ears open to suspicion. He seeks out hints in the air and he goes after them, showing that he has a determined atitude. He shows loyalty to his friends, but becomes a cold-hearted man in seconds when facing trouble. When there is a loophole, he often seeks that loophole and barters his way out of risky situations, despite his tendency to have his dues pile up.

Trivia

 * Lyle's theme song is "Hypnotize" by Biggie Smalls.
 * Lyle is a contestant in UFSWhodunnit?'s second season.