Mostly raised by her dad, as her mothers travels across the country, being a sales executive for a large corporation - Maxine has a strained relationship with Lucas as he often inattentive, yet wants to impose a strict set of rules and act as a tough parent.
This led to her more rebellious spirit and innate stubbornness. Frustrated at both her parents, she has shifted her focus on the dire nature of Innsmouth. Studying politics and economics, she sometimes fantasizes about running for the mayor's office and turning things around for her small town.