Marion James is the mother of Lindsay and Emily James. She covered Lindsay for murdering her husband Tony. She was heard shouting at her husband and telling her kids to quickly go to school on the day that Tony got murdered. On the day of the trial, Marion tries to cover for Lindsay but it all goes pear shaped as Lindsay breaks down in tears in front of the court. She eventually fesses up and gets arrested while Marion is free to go. She is very upset but she knows that Lindsay did it.