David Madsen (Before the Storm)

Life is Strange

Before the Storm

"You need to shape up, get your act together and put someone else first for a damn change. Am I making myself clear?" — David Madsen to Chloe Price in "Awake"

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David N. Madsen is the new boyfriend of Chloe Price's mother Joyce Price and personal antagonist to Chloe.

Appearance

David seems to take pride in his appearance tucking his shirt in. He has a short haircut and a mustache. His well kept look could be as a result of his time in the army.

Personality

David is stern and disciplined. While he cares about and loves Joyce, he can sometimes come off as mean or prickly, especially to those who are disrespectful or challenge him, such as Chloe.

Biography

The following is what Chloe wrote about David in her journal:

But lately there's a hairy dick monster she let into the house that's fucking everything up: David Madsen, a jobless, brainless, dickless little shit with a hard-on for the military and a promise to "whip me into shape." Asshole.

I've tried to express these...concerns... to my mom. yet every week it seems the virus spreads to yet another corner of her life. I'm starting to worry that the David flu is the kind of disease that kills its hosts.

Episode One - "Awake"

David is first seen outside Chloe's house fixing his car. David comments on Chloe's tardiness. If Chloe has a black eye David will become concerned at her "insubordination". David lectures Chloe on how an engine works, then tells her to get his socket wrench set from the garage. Chloe hands him the tools, to which he replies "A little more hustle wouldn't have killed you." David then offers Chloe a fist bump; if she refuses he will become irritated. David and Chloe then get into the car and David begins lecturing Chloe again on how things are going to be from now on. If Chloe ignores him instead of entering the backtalk challenge he seems more understanding of Chloe's situation and tries to get her to improve her behavior for Joyce. David then drops Chloe off at school and drives away.

David is seen again at the end of the episode standing with Joyce watching the forest fire.

Episode Two - "Brave New World"

David is seen in the parking lot with Joyce. He is upset with Chloe's suspension and is frustrated that Chloe isn't listening to him. Joyce wants David and Chloe to get along better. David demands that Chloe empty her pockets to make sure that she doesn't posses any marijuana. Whichever option is chosen, David remains unimpressed with Chloe's attitude. He tells Chloe that he and Joyce are moving in together to Chloe's horror. David becomes angry when Chloe kicks his car and when Chloe storms off, David tells Joyce that she'll be back after her "temper tantrum" is over.

In the ending cutscene, David is seen comforting Joyce, who is upset that Chloe is still missing.

Episode Three - "Hell Is Empty"

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Relationships

Enemies

• Chloe Price - Chloe and David don't like each other but they both want to make Joyce happy.

Romantic

• Joyce Price (girlfriend) - David cares deeply for Joyce. This is shown when he tells Chloe "you don't know how lucky you are to have a mother like Joyce".

Memorable Quotes

"Why do you women take forever to get ready?"

— David to Chloe in "Awake"

"I see everything."

— David to Chloe in "Awake"

"How you do anything is how you do everything."

— David to Chloe in "Awake"

"Soldiers put family and future above self and now."

— David to Chloe in "Brave New World"