I think this show has a problem dealing with new characters sometimes. I think their whole goal for her character was to have her and Thomas be a couple. Once he left the show they were clueless on what to do with her and really missed the boat on the potential she had on her own. I also feel they should have recast Thomas when he left. Sometimes I know it does not work out but I would have made passing a screen test with her the deciding factor on a recast and at least have given it a try.