Jenks is Eldon’s and Jimmy’s foreman when they work as loggers in British Columbia. Partway through their employment, Jenks becomes intrigued by Eldon’s mother and starts dating her. After he starts living in Eldon’s house, he becomes a harsher boss. It soon becomes clear that he’s abusing Eldon’s mother, too. One night Eldon and Jimmy catch Jenks beating up Eldon’s mother and attack him. After Jimmy badly injures Jenks, Eldon’s mother tells the boys to run away. It’s unclear whether or not Jenks survives.