"And dad, opening a person's letter? That's a federal crime and you're the chief of police for crying out loud."
"Well I was curious."
- ―Lucas and Kendall
Kendall James Stone was the Chief of Police in Lacey, Washington. He was the husband of Jessica Stone, the father of Lucas and Lilly Stone and the father-in-law of Krystal Diamond. He was killed along with Jessica and Lilly in their home where it caught on fire caused by the Volturi.
He is portrayed by Chris Evans.
Biography
Early life
Kendall as chief of police.
Kendall James Stone was born in Forks, Washington and he and his younger sister Katie Stone were raised by their mother Jennifer Stone. His father passed away from a blood disease when Kendall was six. Kendall would always protect his mother and sister due to where they live in a difficult neighborhood ending up fighting gang members to protect his family. He is best friends with Carlos, Logan and James but is close to Charlie Swan since their teens. Three weeks after graduating high school, Kendall was with Jennifer and Katie getting off the subway when they were jumped by muggers. Kendall tries to fight them off but was pinned down and witnessed his mother and sister being murdered by the thugs causing Kendall to angrily break free and almost killed the thugs until the police arrived. Kendall wasn’t charged since a witness saw what happened before but was devastated from his loss.
After recovering from his loss, Kendall joined Charlie, James, Carlos and Logan at the Forks Police Department. A year after Charlie’s divorce with Renee Dwyer, Kendall, Charlie and his friends were on patrol one night when they were called that a couple of freshmen college girls were doing wild stuff. They arrived at the scene where Kendall met Jessica Starr and instantly fell in love with her. However, he was too deep in a trance that Jessica and her friends left and Kendall never got to see her again, not even introducing himself to her. One night, Kendall was on patrol by himself thinking nothing but Jessica when he got a call saying someone is causing a commotion near city hall. He arrives there to see it was Jessica causing the commotion only so that Kendall would arrive to her. After finally being able to see each other and having the chance for introduction, the two have been together ever since. Five years later after Jessica graduated to be a nurse, Kendall was thinking of proposing to her but was afraid that his marriage will end up like Charlie’s. But after words of encouragement from Charlie, Kendall proposed to Jessica which she happily said yes. They were married surrounded by their family and friends and Kendall bought a house and surprised Jessica on their return from their honeymoon. Two years later, Jessica told Kendall that she is pregnant making Kendall very happy to hear the news. Their son Lucas Stone was born on September 12, 1996 and they live their life as a happy family. Eight years since Lucas was born, Kendall was promoted to chief of police by Commissioner George Pennington and he and his family along with Carlos, Logan and James to Lacey after saying a sad goodbye to Charlie.
Kendall and his family moved next door next to a family where Lucas became best friends with Tiffany Stewart as Kendall does his duties as chief of police in Lacey. In June 24, 2007, Jessica gives birth to their daughter Lilly Stone.
Forever Together
Kendall continues his life in Lacey with his family. He meets Lucas’s girlfriend Meghan Valentine and welcomes her to the family. In Birthday, Kendall celebrates Lucas’s birthday where he pulled a joke on Lucas about having a grey hair. He also was in contact with Charlie passing the message to wish Lucas a happy birthday. Lucas and Lilly then helped Kendall and Jessica celebrate their twentieth year anniversary. On Lucas and Meghan’s second year anniversary, Meghan was killed by Justin Knox, Lucas’s tormentor, who drove off without checking if Meghan’s okay after running her over with his car. Kendall was able to catch Justin and arrested him where he is sitting in a cell at his police station.
One night while Lucas was out with his friends, Kendall was watching TV when he heard Jessica and Lilly screaming upstairs. He goes up there with a gun in his hands to see two guys in cloaks doing something to Jessica and Lilly’s necks. Kendall was about to shoot the intruders when he turned around before he was bitten by another intruder. Kendall was able to fight him off and tries to shoot him but he avoided it so fast and it soon caused the fire resulting the three intruders to escape while Kendall, Jessica and Lilly were left to die in the fire of their home before they were rescued and rushed to the hospital but not before Lucas arrives and Kendall tells him of what happens.
A New Life
Lucas was hit by a car and was apparently dead where he meets with Kendall, Jessica and Lilly. After telling Lucas how proud they are of him, they gave Lucas the choice to move forward with them or return back to the Cullens since his body is not majorly damaged from the accident. After having a family moment, they watch Lucas return to his body to continue living with the Cullens.
After Lucas found out the Volturi, the foundation of peace and civilization of the vampire world, were the ones who killed Kendall, Jessica and Lilly, and he returned back to Forks from Italy with the Cullens, Lucas left them only to say goodbye to his friends before they left for college. He then goes to his family’s grave where Kendall, Jessica and Lilly show themselves to Lucas. Kendall first hits Lucas for trying to commit suicide had not Kendall, Jessica and Lilly stopped him. He along with the others tells Lucas that they will always be there for him and support his choices and most of all, they love him. Lucas says goodbye to his family and returns home to the Cullens where he officially became part of the family.
During the present time where Lucas retells the story of his human life to the Cullens, he sees Jessica, Lilly and Kendall where Kendall states that he is proud of his son.
The Other Half & A Reason To Smile
Kendall was mentioned in The Other Half in a flashback when Lucas tells Krystal Diamond, a girl Lucas developed feelings for, about what happened to Meghan. Kendall was only heard on the phone calling Lucas that Meghan died before Lucas took off to the hospital.
Happily Ever After
Kendall appears with Jessica and Lilly along with Meghan to see Lucas on his wedding day saying that he’s happy for Lucas. In their honor, Alice Cullen set up seats where Lucas’s family and Meghan’s photos were placed along with Krystal’s parents as they all appeared to Lucas and Krystal. Kendall was seen smiling proudly as he watches Lucas and Krystal get married at the ceremony. After the reception, both of Lucas and Krystal’s families appeared again along with Meghan before they leave for their honeymoon and Kendall thanks Krystal for everything she has given Lucas as well as welcoming her to the family. They all gave Lucas and Krystal their best wishes before they disappeared.
Full Of Surprises
Kendall appeared in a flashback where Lucas got to meet Lilly when she was born.
Physical appearance
Kendall has spiky brown hair, which was passed down to Lucas, with a bit of grey and black eyes. He stands at six feet and two inches tall and is in good shape according to Lucas.
Personality and traits
"How is it that my dad is fifty years old yet he acts like a teenager?"
- ―Lucas on Kendall
Kendall is mostly known to be a jokester despite his age. He enjoys pulling jokes on people preferably Lucas. When he was a teenager, Kendall and his friends would pull pranks on each other and Kendall would be named the prank king, the skills that were also passed down to Lucas.
Despite his behavior, Kendall can be serious when he’s on duty as a police officer and when it comes to his family, he shows to love and care for them deeply.
Kendall has a skill to suspect something from a person like he can read that person's body behavior along with his surroundings to which he calls them his cop senses. This skill was passed down to Lucas to which was later developed to become more powerful when he became a vampire. He also has a habit to run his hands through his hair whenever he feels frustrated, also passed down to Lucas.
Relationships
Kendall is the husband of Jessica Stone, the father of Lucas and Lilly Stone and father-in-law of Krystal Diamond.
Jessica Stone
Kendall's wife: Jessica Stone.
"Every moment with you then and every moment with you now has always been a good time."
- ―Kendall to Jessica
Jessica Stone is Kendall’s wife who is the mother of Lucas and Lilly.
The two met when Jessica was still an undergrad student and were together since Jessica was able to cause trouble just enough for only Kendall would show up. Kendall was hesitant to ask Jessica to marry him due to witnessing Charlie’s marriage experience but after words of encouragement from Charlie, Kendall proposed to Jessica to which she happily accepts. The two got married and later have two children together, Lucas and Lilly.
According to Lucas, although time has passed, their love for each other never faded, not one bit.
Lucas Stone
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Kendall's son: Lucas Stone.
"I am not like him! Stop that!"
- ―Kendall and Lucas
Lucas Stone is Kendall’s son.
Kendall has a good relationship with his son although Kendall is known to joke around Lucas for fun. Lucas believes Kendall acts like a teenager instead of an adult but Kendall does show to care about Lucas, giving his serious side.
When Kendall was killed in the fire caused by the Volturi, Lucas was devastated, so devastated that he was about to jump off a cliff until Kendall, Jessica and Lilly stopped him from doing so. After Lucas was turned into a vampire, he was able to see Kendall, Jessica and Lilly. Kendall first hit Lucas in the head for attempting suicide and then told him that he is proud of Lucas no matter what and that he will always be with him. In Forever Together, Kendall gave Lucas his graduation ring in his will for Lucas to wear with his at graduation. Lucas wears a locket where he keeps a photo of Kendall with him, Jessica and Lilly on their last Christmas together to remember him.
Lucas inherited Kendall's 'cop senses' which was later enhanced to a more powerful version. He has also inherited Kendall's hair and the habit to run his hands through them.
Lilly Stone
Kendall's daughter: Lilly Stone.
Lilly Stone is Kendall’s daughter.
Kendall shows to love and care about Lilly the same as he loves Lucas. However, he never pulls any jokes on Lilly but she does inherit his trait of being funny. Kendall also shows to behave like a stereotypical father to a daughter not wanting Lilly to be around boys so soon and would do anything for her if someone hurts his daughter.
Meghan Valentine
"Jessica, Lilly and I love you and we all consider you a part of this family."
- ―Kendall to Meghan
Meghan Valentine was Lucas’s previously girlfriend before she was run over by Justin Knox.
Lucas introduced Meghan to his family after they became a couple and Kendall welcomes her with open arms. Since then, Meghan became close to Lucas and his family where Kendall states that he considers Meghan as part of the family.
Kendall was sad when he heard that Meghan died because of Justin who Kendall arrested after driving off without a care but he does his best to move on like everyone else.
Charlie Swan
Kendall's best friend: Charlie Swan.
"Kendall was my best friend in high school, since I was a bit of the outside of my friends Billy and the others where they went to school on the Res while I didn't."
- ―Charlie on Kendall
Charlie Swan is Kendall’s best friend.
The two are considered close according to Lucas being there for one another with Kendall losing his family and Charlie going through a divorce with Renee. The two joined the police force together. On Jessica and Kendall’s wedding, Charlie was Kendall’s best man. He was the one to encourage Kendall to propose to Jessica when he felt hesitant due to witnessing Charlie’s divorce. When Kendall was promoted to chief of police in Lacey, Kendall and Charlie bid a sad farewell when Kendall and his family had to move but the two remained in touch. Charlie was sad when he received the news from Lucas that Kendall along with Jessica and Lilly were killed in a fire caused by the Volturi.
Appearances
- A New Life
- The Other Half (via flashback)
- Full Of Surprises (via flashback)