Alright, A Million Little Things fans, let's talk Delilah. Remember her? The glue holding the friend group together after, you know, everything? Lately, she's been more like a distant satellite orbiting Planet Boston.
Delilah's Disappearing Act: Where'd She Go?
One minute she's dealing with grief and secrets, the next she's...poof! It's like she booked a one-way ticket to France and decided to extend her stay indefinitely.
Okay, actress Stephanie Szostak actually went back to Canada, where she lives with her family. It wasn’t some dramatic behind-the-scenes feud, just life doing its thing!
The "Long Distance Mom" Plot Thickens
The show cooked up a storyline where Delilah stayed in France with her dad after he had an accident. Sounds reasonable, right? Except, it started feeling a little…convenient.
Suddenly, every major crisis could be solved with a quick video call and a heartfelt pep talk. "Sorry I can't be there physically, kids, but remember what your father figure/friend/neighbor would have wanted!"
Did Anyone Actually Buy It?
Let's be honest, Delilah's absence created some narrative potholes bigger than Boston's infamous winter damage. The kids seemed remarkably well-adjusted, considering their mom was an ocean away during their teenage years.
And Gary? Well, Gary found ways to stay busy, let’s just say that. He's like a labrador puppy, always needing someone to shower with attention, and Delilah was no longer around to toss the metaphorical tennis ball.
The Impact on the Friend Group Dynamic
The show definitely shifted gears. With Delilah less present, other characters stepped into the spotlight. Rome and Regina became the go-to parental figures.
Eddie, well, Eddie had enough drama of his own to fill several seasons. And Maggie? Maggie just kept being Maggie, with all her quirky charm.
A Blessing In Disguise? Maybe...
While we missed Delilah's calming presence (and her amazing wardrobe), her absence forced the other characters to grow. They had to rely on each other in new ways.
Plus, let's be real, it gave the writers a chance to shake things up. No more predictable "Delilah-solves-everything" scenarios. More room for messy, complicated, and totally relatable moments from everyone else.
The Occasional Cameo: Breadcrumbs of Hope
Delilah wasn't completely gone, thankfully. She would pop up via video call or make a surprise visit, just enough to keep us invested.
Those small moments were like little gifts to the fans, a reminder that she was still part of the family, even if she was living on another continent.
So, Was She Really "Off" the Show?
Not entirely. Stephanie Szostak wasn’t a series regular anymore, and Delilah's physical presence was greatly reduced. But her character remained a significant part of the show's DNA.
She was the absent matriarch, the voice of reason from afar, the ghost of friendships past. And who knows, maybe one day she'll decide to come back to Boston for good. Stranger things have happened on A Million Little Things!
