Yes - it was that abrupt. It was actually a bit worse because they were lining her up for something big. I am going to have to move beyond it though. I was just floored because I felt like the writing was improving and they were investing in her. I can’t even imagine acting out a script that has you taking on a big political storyline and feeling like you finally have something to bite your teeth in to — and then the next thing you know you get a script that makes you leave indefinitely for Spencer breaking his legs. She must have been devastated. I just felt the disappointment and the feeling that there will never be another opportunity again. Even if she comes back it will probably be just for filler. Anyway, I have vented enough. It might be that I am taking it a bit personal because I am getting a bit older. I am turning 45 which I know is not old — but there is something that happens for a woman that makes you question your relevance as you say goodbye to youth. At least that’s how I feel lately. I am done now... 
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: Sounds like it happened just as abruptly as  
: her exit in 2013.  
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: She probably isn’t responsible. But,  
: something  
: happened either way. I watch everyday and it  
: was an obvious change to the poing where the  
: writing seemed absolutely ridiculous with  
: saying Spencer broke both his legs. They  
: should have at least let her have the story  
: that was obviously intended for her!  Then,  
: maybe her being dropped to recurring as  
: Mayor would have been an easier pill to  
: swallow for her and the viewers. She still  
: would have had an important role in PC.  
: Instead of being ripped from the canvas is  
: abruptley!  Leaves it open for a lot of  
: speculation...  
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: This is not on her, or any of the actors.  
: It's all Frank and possibly higher.  
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: She liked some comment on Twitter with  
: people asking that Genie fans stop blaming  
: her for "taking" Genie's story.  
: But then unliked it, probably scared of  
: repercussions.  
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