Angela Martin
Angela “Angie” Martin was a Black American nurse from West Baltimore. She was married to Isaiah Martin and was the mother of Tre Xavier Martin and Tiffany Martin. Her nursing experience became especially relevant when Tre returned from Basic Reconnaissance Course training severely sleep-deprived and slept for approximately seventeen hours.
Career
Angie trained and worked as a nurse.
Personality
Angie responded to family crises through practical care and direct questions. During Tre’s recovery sleep after BRC training, she repeatedly checked his vital signs. When he woke, she questioned him about his prolonged sleep deprivation rather than accepting his initial reassurance.
Family and Core Relationships
Tre Xavier Martin
Angie was Tre’s mother. When he returned home after BRC training, she monitored his approximately seventeen-hour sleep and later confronted him about when he had last slept properly.
Tiffany Martin
Angie was Tiffany’s mother. Tiffany and Isaiah were present with her during the family’s vigil while Tre slept.
Romantic and Significant Relationships
Isaiah Martin
Angie was married to Isaiah, with whom she raised Tre and Tiffany in West Baltimore.
Memorable Quotes
“His vitals are fine. He’s just… exhausted. Like, really exhausted.” (Spoken during Tre’s recovery sleep after BRC training.)
“When’s the last time you actually slept? And I mean really slept, not that military cat-nap stuff.” (Spoken to Tre after he woke.)