James Henry Ferguson was the son of Louise Ferguson and her lover, Teo Acosta. James Henry was conceived after Louise divorced Colin Ferguson, sometime after the eruption of the Yellowstone Supervolcano. Afraid of commitment, Teo initially suggested Louise get an abortion. When she refused, Teo left. Just to spite him, Louise opted to carry the child to term. Louise couldn't remember how she got into the habit, but she and everyone else referred to the baby with both the first and middle name.