Vivian Johnson (Without a Trace)

Special Agent Vivian "Viv" Johnson is a fictional character played by actress Marianne Jean-Baptiste on the CBS drama Without a Trace. Vivian is second in command of the FBI missing persons case squad in New York City. The squad solves a new missing persons case every week. Vivian Johnson has had conflict with her boss Agent Jack Malone because she lost out on a promotion after Jack decided against transferring to the Chicago field office and asked for his old job back. In the third season Vivian underwent open heart surgery. Vivian is married and is the mother of a teenage son named Reggie. Vivian is second in command and has a close, friendship with Jack. In the last season Jack was shot dumped, when driving to get him he appearded to her in her car on the way to the dumping ground. Vivian can speak french and has problems with her brother who works at the 43rd Precinct. Vivian is Jack's right hand is seen with him giving advise and comfort during hard times. Even though Jack often dismisses her caring nature she is always there for and very loyal to him. She is willing to go through the fire for him. Vivian understands Jack to most out of all the agents and is often like him which leads to their bumping of heads.

Quotes

Vivian Now don't get fired before I get back. I don't want to miss the drama.
Jack I can't make any promises.

Samantha: It's called divorce. What is with you people?
Vivian: You're taking it a little personally.
Samantha: You go to a lawyer, he draws up the papers, you sign them, you swallow your regret, and you move on.
Vivian: And of course you're speaking from experience.
Samantha: Yeah. I was married once. When I was 18.
Vivian: Really.
Samantha: Yeah, it was red hot for the first two weeks and ice cold the last four months.
Vivian: Well, at least you understand commitment.
Samantha: ("laughs") Thanks.