Quite frankly, I don't think the writers know what do with the character anymore. With Williams affair out in the open and pretty much accepted by the family what else is there for Nora to do? I liked seeing her and Isaac together, but now that he's moved on what will be her purpose. If Kitty's character stays true to form she'll toss Mom aside for Robert's chance to be VP (I mean, how could she not?).

The problem with a large cast like this is that characters don't get developed. Ron Rifkin is a fantastic actor, yet he's completely underutilized on the show. Balthazar Getty I can take or leave, but he's another one. The writers of this show seem incapable of dealing with there large cast of talented actors and it's a shame.

I thought it was outrageous the way Nora's children interfered in her life. "I need you Mom", huh!?! Kitty's was nothing but a voice on the phone for a long time, now she tugs on a long dried up umbilical cord.

To be fair Vince, her kids are just as damn nosy as she is, some of them more so.

I want Nora to "get a life" just because I enjoy Nora's storylines so much. And I'm 25.

I watch this show every week and ask each time, "This Mom (Nora) is such a yenta! Why do any of the kids even come around?"

That said Sally Fields is great in this show.

Sorry, I'm a bit like her. Family comes first. My kids are grown, but we are still family. We get along great, talk to each other every day, and like to spend time together. Leave her alone.