A key scene for me on tonight's episode was in the vic where Shirley was able to get through to Ben when so many others (i.e. Sharon, Louise, Jay) had failed. Kathy just looks on bewildered and gormless. She's a waste of space on the show. Why did they bring her back if they're just going to reduce her to some comic figure who's only purpose seems to be reminiscing about the good 'ol days.