Originally Posted by vkmax:
“They don't need to write someone out though, characters miss episodes all of the time. Episode 8 had 11 cast missing. All they had to do was focus the story on other people for three episodes”

Well, no. They don't have to have any stories at all and all the characters could lead perfect pain free lives for ever and ever. Think it might get a little tedious though. Given Amelia's history and Owen's record with women it's an entirely believable storyline. I'm for letting the writers tell it the way they think best.