Editing Andre Layton (section)

==Relationships==
===[[Zarah Ferami]]===
Zarah is Layton's ex-wife. Prior to boarding Snowpiercer, the two were happily married for numerous years. Following the extinction event, and boarding Snowpiercer, however, troubles ensued in their relationship and the two separated. Shortly after, Zarah reveals to Melanie that Layton was a homicide detective when her partner, Sean, is killed. Layton questions why she would do that, and further promises not to allow them to pin the murder on her.<ref name="s1e01" /> The following day, Zarah explains the Nightcar to Layton, and the two have sex in the middle of their meditation.<ref name="s1e02" /> On the day of Fight Night, Zarah gives Andre information on [[Terence]] and what he needs to do in order to talk to him, and as she gives him his wedding ring — that she kept after they separated — as a bargaining chip, the two share a kiss after Andre reveals that he is still in love with her.<ref name="s1e03">''[[Access Is Power]]''</ref>

Later, it is revealed to the rest of the train that Zarah is pregnant with Layton's baby; this is a shock to those, especially [[Ruth Wardell]]. Ruth gives the two a floor in First, citing that a baby born aboard ''Snowpiercer'' is hope, and they must make it a comfortable pregnancy.<ref name="twoengines" />
===[[Josie Wellstead]]===
Layton and Josie have a very close friendship and romantic interests in each other, and they both are the foster parents of [[Miles]]. When Layton was taken to the third class cabin by the Brakemen, Josie was very worried about him being taken. In ''[[Access Is Power]]'', Layton is reunited with Josie and tells her how Miles is doing in school and gives her something that he got from Terrance while disguising it as a kiss. The two have sex with each other for the first time in ''[[Trouble Comes Sideways]]''.

After Zarah discovers that Josie is in fact still alive, Layton immediately rushes to her side and is there when she finally regains consciousness.
===[[Bess Till]]===
Till and Layton start with a distant, slightly defiant relationship, but they quickly earn each others' trust and perhaps admiration. Part of the reason may be some remorse from Till for siding with Oz when he physically assaulted Layton. By the time that Layton is ready to solve the murder cases, he is actively asking for Till's help. She subsequently becomes one of Layton's most trusted friends and allies.

===[[John Osweiller|John "Oz" Osweiller]]===
Oz was physically abusive towards Layton early on. However, Layton earned support from other crew members and eventually found out that Oz had been dealing [[Kronole]], further cementing his stand. Oz seems to be somewhat humbled since.

===[[Melanie Cavill]]===
At first, Melanie maintained a purely professional relationship with Layton, locking him up when he wasn't working and being reluctant to trust him. In turn, Layton figured out Melanie's secret on his own simply by observing her actions and behavior. As time went on, their relationship slightly improved after Melanie used her position to clear the way for Layton with the Folgers, revealing in the process to Layton her own humble origins and sympathies for the lower class passengers. However, Layton's discovery of the truth caused Melanie to put him in the Drawers, acknowledging that he was correct and that she hoped that he never had to understand the burden that she had to bear. Despite the danger that Layton's knowledge presented, Melanie took pains to ensure that he remained unharmed.

Following Layton's escape, he nearly killed Melanie before she explained the true purpose of the Drawers and that she was the only one who could save ''Snowpiercer''. Melanie subsequently became enemies with Layton, particularly after she apparently killed [[Josie Wellstead]] while trying to find him. After First Class revolted, Melanie turned to Layton and offered him her help and to his surprise, stated that she intended to give control of the train to Layton after they won. Melanie admitted that she had done many terrible things in the name of saving humanity, but knew that her way didn't work. As a result, she thought that giving Layton's way a chance might be a better option. Layton made it clear to Melanie that there personal feud was not over, however. After being forced to sacrifice the prisoners in order to defeat the Folgers and the [[Jackboots]], Layton realized that Melanie knew that he would have to do it which she confirmed. Melanie sympathetically told Layton that such decisions were what they have to live with every day.

After the rebellion, Melanie kept her word and officially gave Layton control of ''Snowpiercer''. Following this, their relationship appeared to improve greatly, working together to keep the passengers alive. After the discovery of ''[[Big Alice]]'', Melanie went so far as to consult Layton as their new leader rather than just acting on her own. When Melanie was captured, Layton endeavored to get her back and once he had her, showed genuine concern for Melanie's well-being and asked after her recently-discovered alive daughter. The two continued to work together after the discovery of [[CW-7]] breaking up in the atmosphere, bouncing ideas off of each other and facing Wilford as a united front. Wilford expressed surprise at this given that they had tried to kill each other in the past.

After discovering that Melanie had apparently perished, Layton was visibly upset, showing that despite their past differences, Layton had come to see Melanie as a true friend and ally. Layton then dedicates himself to finishing what Melanie had started.

===[[Ruth Wardell]]===
Due to Layton being a Tailie and the leader of a revolution, he and Ruth had an extremely bad relationship at first, particularly after she sided with the Folgers and [[Nolan Grey]]. In addition, Ruth's fanatical devotion to [[Joseph Wilford]] made Layton openly wary of her, but he reluctantly allowed Ruth to join the Tailies in greeting Wilford when ''[[Big Alice]]'' clamped onto the Tail.

During the escalating conflict between ''[[Snowpiercer]]'' and ''Big Alice'', Layton assigned Ruth to manage diplomacy between the trains and Ruth assured him that her loyalty was first and foremost to the passengers of ''Snowpiercer''. After discovering that [[Zarah Ferami]] was pregnant, Ruth moved her and Layton up to First Class. However, due to Ruth's fanatical devotion to Wilford, Layton often excluded her from decisions as he was reluctant to trust that Ruth wouldn't betray him, although [[Melanie Cavill]] stated that as long as he was honest with Ruth, Layton could and should rely on her. Ruth expressed frustration with this and Zarah joined Hospitality to bridge the gap. After seeing parallels between an angry mob trying to freeze off Layton's arm and what she did to [[Suzanne]], Ruth stepped in to save him and in the process, earned some of Layton's respect and trust.

Following Wilford's takeover of the train, Ruth refused to help him and was sent to Compost to work with Layton. As a result, Ruth earned Layton's full trust and they seemed to form something of a friendship, conspiring with each other and even exchanging a high five as they worked together. Ruth and Layton were able to kill their guard together, escape and take over ''Big Alice's'' Engine. After finding Wilford's bathtub, Layton even allowed Ruth to clean up first. Upon their return to ''Snowpiercer'', Ruth, having proven herself loyal to Layton and the train, was one of his trusted inner circle and she agreed to the [[Pirate Train]] plan. However, due to a delay from [[Kevin McMahon]], Layton was forced to leave her behind on ''Snowpiercer'' when [[Josie Wellstead]] had to destroy [[the Aquarium]] completely in order to separate the trains.

Despite being accidentally abandoned by Layton, Ruth retains her loyalty and trust in him, believing that he will return and presumably realizing that she wasn't purposefully left behind as she shows no bitterness for what happened. In Layton's absence, Ruth steps into his role as the leader of the resistance against Wilford, using her own cunning and intelligence to continue Layton's work and commanding the trust and loyalty of Layton's most trusted followers.

After Layton retakes the train, he and Ruth warmly greet each other by their first names and share a hug and a drink, expressing the confidence that they had in each other during their time apart. Layton seeks Ruth's advice about his plan and although she's dubious of the vote and warns him about the potential consequences if he loses, Ruth supports his plan and after the vote expresses her further support for Layton's lie about [[Asha]] coming from New Eden to help people vote in favor of taking the chance.